138: Chapter 138 School Inspection

On the day of the surgery, Yun Xiaoya and her family waited nervously outside the operating room.

She clasped her hands together, silently praying for the surgery to be a success.

Time seemed to stand still, and every second felt exceptionally long.

Finally, the light in the operating room went out, and the lead surgeon came out to tell them that the surgery was a success.

Upon hearing this news, the heart that Yun Xiaoya had been holding in suspense finally relaxed.

She embraced her mother excitedly, unable to hold back her tears any longer.

On the other side, during Li Dakang's three-day stay in Mingzhou, Cao Yong used his connections to introduce him to Vice Principal Zhang of Jiang University, who was in charge of teaching.

Under Vice Principal Zhang's careful arrangement, Li Dakang met Professor Qin, a highly respected figure in the School of Economics.

This scholar, over sixty years old, enjoyed a high reputation in the academic circles of Jiang Province, and his students could be found throughout the political and business circles of the province.

In Vice Principal Zhang's office, Professor Qin carefully reviewed Li Dakang's academic credentials. When he saw the words "Shuimu University Bachelor of Economics," a flash of approval appeared in the old man's eyes behind his glasses.

After an in-depth conversation, Professor Qin made the decision on the spot to accept this special student and specifically instructed the Academic Affairs Office to provide full convenience regarding course scheduling.

"Student Li Dakang's situation is special, so we must handle it flexibly."

Professor Qin said to the accompanying Vice Principal Zhang, "He can attend classes flexibly, but the key is that his graduation thesis must demonstrate genuine talent and learning."

These words were spoken for the school leaders to hear, but they were also a spur to Li Dakang.

When leaving the campus, Li Dakang's briefcase contained several exquisitely bound professional books and the latest academic journals.

Sitting in the car, he stroked the gold-stamped cover of "Contemporary Macroeconomic Research," and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

For someone like him, who was formally trained at Shuimu University, this content was merely reviewing the old to learn the new.

On his last day in Mingzhou, Li Dakang's schedule was packed.

In the morning, he made a special trip to the Provincial Party Committee compound to visit Secretary Gao Yuliang of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

The two had a heart-to-heart talk in the office, and upon parting, Secretary Gao Yuliang specifically instructed his secretary to prepare two boxes of premium Longjing tea as a gift.

In the afternoon, Li Dakang drove to the Provincial Government to visit Vice Governor Cao Jianhui, who was in charge of transportation construction.

When discussing the Village-to-Village Connectivity Project, Vice Governor Cao Jianhui immediately expressed his full support and personally contacted the Director of the Provincial Department of Transportation.

Without provincial financial support, this project with a total investment of nearly ten million would indeed be difficult to sustain relying solely on the municipal and county levels.

Vice Governor Cao Jianhui patted Li Dakang on the shoulder and smiled, "Having ideas is a good thing; the province needs to prioritize supporting such demonstration projects."

In the evening, Li Dakang was invited to be a guest at Guo Mingxian's home.

Guo Mingxian cooked a few home-style dishes himself, and during the meal, he earnestly urged him to "be grounded and aim high."

After several rounds of drinks, the night was already deep, and Li Dakang finally took his leave and embarked on the journey home.

On the return trip, Li Dakang looked at the city lights rapidly receding outside the window, his heart filled with grand aspirations.

The development blueprint for Guantian Township became increasingly clear in his mind.

The Village-to-Village Connectivity Project was just the beginning; industrial development, improvement of people's livelihoods...

There were still too many things waiting for him to develop.

After nearly half a year of intense construction, the renovation project for thirteen schools in Guantian Township finally ushered in the historic moment of completion acceptance.

This educational livelihood project concluded successfully, bringing joy and encouragement to the cadres and masses of the entire township.

On this day, the sky was clear, and a gentle breeze brushed against their faces.

On this special day, Township Party Committee Secretary Li Dakang personally led a joint inspection team composed of the township's Education Office and Construction Office, together with relevant responsible comrades from the County Education Bureau and the Construction Bureau, to conduct an on-site inspection of the completed schools.

The comprehensive renovation and upgrading of these thirteen schools not only thoroughly improved the teaching environment for teachers and students in the entire township but would also inject lasting momentum into the long-term development of Guantian Township.

The County Education Bureau was led by Secretary Sun Wei personally, bringing relevant department heads and key business personnel to participate in the inspection throughout the entire process.

As an old leader who had served as the Township Party Committee Secretary in Guantian Township, and coupled with the fact that the County Education Bureau was the competent authority for the school renovation project, Secretary Sun Wei's attendance fulfilled his work duties and also demonstrated his high regard for the cause of education.

"Secretary Sun Wei, welcome back to Guantian to guide our work."

Li Dakang enthusiastically grasped Secretary Sun Wei's hand, his words containing both respect for his old leader and a sincere friendship.

"Secretary Li, you are too kind," Secretary Sun Wei responded with a smile.

"The school renovation in Guantian Township is a key livelihood project for the county; our Education Bureau is duty-bound."

In his speech, Secretary Sun Wei unobtrusively adjusted his form of address, both reflecting respect for the current Standing Committee member of the County Party Committee and maintaining an appropriate working distance.

On the special stage of officialdom, subtle changes in forms of address often reflect changes in interpersonal relationships.

Colleagues who could once call each other brothers now needed to grasp the proper measure; this was a requirement of organizational principles and also the political literacy that leading cadres should possess.

The Construction Bureau was led by Deputy Bureau Chief Wu, who was in charge of engineering quality, to participate in the inspection.

This capable and vigorous key business person had a tall and straight figure, with the rigor and determination of a professional between his brows, and his every move fully displayed the pragmatic work style peculiar to cadres in the construction system.