20: Chapter 20 Going to the County Town to Pay Respects

Actually, at this time, the Family Planning Office held a very special status in the township.

Not only were they a cash cow for the township's finances, but many people also came seeking their help.

So, it was only reasonable that he came out on top.

Next came personnel from the Finance Office, the Administration for Industry and Commerce, the Civil Affairs Office, the Land Resources Office, and other departments.

Most of them just came to get acquainted.

They checked in and left.

There were only two people with whom Sun Ning stayed a little longer.

One was his immediate superior from his past life, the Director of the Administration for Industry and Commerce.

The other was the Director of the Land Resources Office.

With the Director of the Administration for Industry and Commerce, it was mostly casual chatting.

When Sun Ning had coaxed his old superior into a happy mood,

this director realized that his own hobbies aligned with those of the Township Head.

As for the Director of the Land Resources Office, Sun Ning spent more time discussing the township's land conditions.

The truth was that his upcoming plans required a large amount of land for construction.

Sun Ning wanted to get a rough understanding first, which is why he stayed longer.

However, to others, Sun Ning's unintentional actions appeared as if he placed great importance on the work of the Administration for Industry and Commerce and the Land Resources Office.

Yet, no one envied these two directors too much.

There was no other reason; they all knew that Sun Ning would not stay in Mishui Township for long and would not be grooming his own people.

It was common knowledge that for Sun Ning to reach such a high position at such a young age, he must have connections.

Everyone also knew that he was just here to pad his resume.

Even they themselves disliked this countryside, each one wanting to transfer back to the county seat.

So, how many years could this noble young master stay in Mishui Township?

At most three years; once he had enough seniority, he would be promoted, and it wouldn't seem abrupt.

The next day, Sun Ning had Director Zhou Qiang arrange a car and headed to the county seat.

Meanwhile, in a room on the second floor of the Township Government compound,

Secretary Xue Hongtao stood by the window, watching the Santana drive away, and said indifferently, "Tell me, why did our little Township Head go out?"

"Did he discover that the countryside isn't fun and is preparing to head back home?"

"If only this little Township Head could really endure hardship."

Without waiting for Director Zhou Qiang's reply, he continued, "Get back to work."

Director Zhou Qiang bowed slightly to show respect and left.

He knew that Secretary Xue Hongtao was not at peace at this moment.

Secretary Xue Hongtao was not really asking for his opinion.

He was thinking.

He also understood Secretary Xue Hongtao's meaning.

Sun Ning appeared to have strong backing; if he genuinely wanted to accomplish something, it would be an opportunity for Mishui Township.

Perhaps Sun Ning could bring earth-shattering ideas to Mishui Township.

Sun Ning naturally did not know that his trip to the county seat had set Secretary Xue Hongtao's imagination running wild.

He was going to the county seat today to show his face to two leaders.

As the Township Head, he would frequently deal with the County Head in the future, so he had to pay his respects.

And the County Party Committee Secretary was an incidental visit; his work assignment might have been arranged by the County Party Committee Secretary.

Furthermore, the County Party Committee Secretary was the highest leader of the county, so visiting him was only reasonable.

However, Sun Ning did not call the County Party Committee or the County Government beforehand to make an appointment.

Because there was no need.

His visit today was just to express an attitude, not because he actually had matters to report.

The reason he was so impatient to pay his respects was that he was not an official from Gongfan County.

He did not know the two highest leaders in the county.

Visiting the two leaders at the beginning of his tenure was the proper thing to do.

The Gongfan County County Government was located on Zhengtong Road in the county seat.

The initial design concept was to accommodate the four major leadership teams of Gongfan County.

Therefore, it was one compound with four signs.

In the County Party Committee compound parking lot, Sun Ning hesitated for a moment before deciding to go to the County Government first.

He was a Township Head, so visiting the County Head first was in line with official rules.

Furthermore, leaving the County Party Committee Secretary for last was also a sign of respect for the Party Secretary.

It had nothing to do with taking sides.

The office of the County Head was located on the 6th floor of the West Building.

At this moment, Sun Ning was standing outside the office talking to a young man.

"Director Li, I am the acting Township Head of Mishui Township, Sun Ning. I have some work I would like to report to the County Head."

"Township Head Sun, please wait a moment. I will report this immediately."

Sun Ning had not expected that Secretary Li Chengping, as the secretary to the County Head and also the Deputy Director of the County Government Office, would have no airs at all.

This not only left Sun Ning with a great impression of Secretary Li Chengping but also increased his favorability toward Secretary Wang Shengli, whom he had never met.

With such a secretary, he figured that this County Head could not be an overbearing person.

No wonder the economic development of Gongfan County was so rapid, consistently ranking in the top ten of county seats in Heyang Province.

As far as Sun Ning knew, this County Head was later promoted and successfully ascended to the throne of County Party Committee Secretary of Gongfan County.

Later, he even reached the position of Mayor of a certain prefecture-level city in Heyang Province before retiring.

About a minute later.

"Township Head Sun, the County Head invites you in."

After Secretary Li Chengping finished speaking, he guided Sun Ning into the office.

"Greetings, County Head. Acting Township Head of Mishui Township, Sun Ning, is here to report for duty!"

"Haha, Officer Xiao Sun is here. Sit."

After the greetings, Secretary Li Chengping offered Sun Ning a cigarette.

Sun Ning did not smoke, yet he pulled a lighter out of his pocket.

After calmly lighting the cigarette for the County Head, he took his seat.

He did not deliberately sit on just one-quarter of the chair, putting on a show of being overly formal.

Instead, he sat upright on the chair in a normal, straight, and tall posture.

Sun Ning did not reject actions that seemed sycophantic, like lighting cigarettes or opening car doors.

Nor would he intentionally act timidly just to please his superiors.

"County Head, I am here to admit my fault!"

"I should have reported my work to the County Head at the beginning of my tenure. Because I was new here and had to handle some miscellaneous matters first, I delayed until today."

Regardless, one does not strike a smiling face.

Sun Ning apologized first, so Secretary Wang Shengli would not blame him for rushing to the County Government without giving notice.

The reason he did this was to express his humble attitude.

Although he knew that the reason he was able to come to Gongfan County was that Gao Feng had asked for a quota from County Party Committee Secretary Vice Mayor Wang Pingan.

And that Gao Feng had contacted Organization Department Head He Wenqiang for his appointment to Mishui Township.

So theoretically, only two people in Gongfan County knew about his relationship with Gao Feng.

After all, no one would voluntarily reveal such things.

A secret is only a secret if only you know it; who would want to share it with others?

Sun Ning guessed that Secretary Wang Shengli probably knew a little bit vaguely.

After all, as the head of the county, he would certainly pay attention to such an important position as Township Head.

And County Party Committee Secretary Vice Mayor Wang Pingan's sudden personnel arrangement had caused ripples among the standing committee members.

Furthermore, the two "Wangs" of Gongfan County did not get along very harmoniously.

So they would also pay attention to each other's moves.

Therefore, Secretary Wang Shengli should be able to guess that he had backing.

"Officer Xiao Sun came to Gongfan County alone; naturally, you need to get to know the comrades in Mishui Township. Everyone understands this."

"I really didn't expect that the higher-ups would send us such a great talent."

"In the future, when I ask you for advice on economic issues, you must not refuse!"

"County Head, you flatter me. I am a junior, and I still need to learn a lot from you."

At this moment, Sun Ning's favorability toward Secretary Wang Shengli grew stronger.

For a County Head to condescend to ask for advice from a Township Head like him, his character was truly commendable.

"You kid, excessive humility is a form of arrogance!"

At this moment, Secretary Wang Shengli's favorability toward Sun Ning also greatly increased.