157: Chapter 157 Inspection is Approaching

Even if one couldn't become the center of attention like Li Dakang, being able to participate was enough to leave a brilliant stroke on one's resume.

Over the next few days, the lights in the Guantian Township Government building remained on until late into the night.

Footsteps hurried through the corridors, discussions never ceased in the conference rooms, and everyone operated at high speed as if they had been wound up like clockwork.

Li Dakang's figure appeared at every critical location.

At the Bean Products Factory in the early morning, he carefully inspected the product display area.

On the village road in the afternoon, he repeatedly verified the reporting route with village officials.

Late at night in the conference room, he deliberated over the reporting materials word by word. Every piece of data had to be verified, and every detail had to be polished.

Guidance groups from both the municipal and county levels arrived one after another.

Comrades from the Municipal Party Committee Office brought the latest research requirements from the provincial level and offered professional suggestions on the tour route.

Cadres from the County Party Committee Office checked the reception plan down to the smallest detail, even repeatedly confirming the parking arrangements.

The printers in the Township Party and Government Office churned out documents day and night; the staff's eyes were red from exhaustion, yet no one complained of being tired.

Amidst the fervor of total mobilization, every corner of Guantian Township was quietly transforming.

The bulletin board at the village entrance was fitted with new display panels, the machines in the Bean Products Factory workshop were polished until they gleamed, and even the wildflowers by the roadside seemed to bloom more brilliantly.

Everyone was holding their breath, determined to let the Provincial Party Secretary see Guantian Township at its most beautiful.

Meanwhile, the Anjiang County Public Security Bureau launched an unprecedented public security rectification campaign.

Under the unified deployment of the County Public Security Bureau, the police officers conducted a carpet-style investigation of all public security hazards throughout the county.

The street hoodlums who used to idle about and stir up trouble were all temporarily detained on the grounds of "public security rectification."

Several key individuals under surveillance were assigned dedicated personnel to monitor them 24 hours a day, ensuring that nothing went wrong.

The people of Anjiang County were surprised to find that the street hoodlums had vanished, and the idlers who used to gather for gambling at street corners had also disappeared.

Potholed roads were patched smooth, mottled walls were given a fresh coat of paint, and even the trash cans along the street were replaced with new ones.

"Who is this big shot they are preparing to welcome?" Old Man Zhang, who sold breakfast, muttered as he wiped the table.

From Guantian Township to Anjiang County town, from government departments to the streets and alleys, everyone was immersed in an atmosphere of tension and anticipation.

This top-down "big cleanup" not only swept away the dust from the streets but also purged the county town of its long-standing bad habits.

Everyone understood: this inspection might just become the turning point that changed the fate of Anjiang County.

Finally, the day of Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Lichun's inspection visit arrived.

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At six o'clock that morning, just as the sky was beginning to brighten, Li Dakang arrived at the County Party Committee Compound in Su Wu's official car.

It was still early for the official reception, but the County Party Committee Compound was already brightly lit, and staff from all departments were already at their posts.

Everyone knew the weight of this inspection and was standing by in full readiness with the highest spirits.

Director Zheng of the County Propaganda Department, who usually went without makeup, wore exquisite makeup today, and her tailored professional suit made her look even more capable.

Other leading cadres also changed into brand-new formal wear, with neat ties and polished leather shoes.

Although the image of Provincial Party Secretary Zhao Lichun was already deeply ingrained in people's hearts through television, being inspected at close range was, for these grassroots cadres, not only a tremendous political honor but also a precious opportunity to showcase their work achievements.

The County Committee Building was filled with an air of tension and excitement.

In the corridors, staff members made final preparations in hushed tones;

in the offices, heads of various departments repeatedly verified the reporting materials;

and in the conference rooms, service staff meticulously adjusted the tea sets.

Everyone was looking forward to the arrival of the important moment, hoping to leave a good impression on the Provincial Party Secretary.

The liaison work for the Anjiang County Party Committee was fully under the charge of County Office Director Zhu Quanyou, a member of the County Party Committee Standing Committee.

To ensure nothing went wrong, the County Party Committee specifically equipped him with the latest model of mobile phone to ensure smooth communication.

At this moment, all members of the County Party Committee Standing Committee were sitting upright in the small conference room of the County Party Committee, their expressions solemn and focused.

The room was deathly silent, with only the occasional sound of page-turning and light coughing; everyone was on edge, waiting at any moment for the latest instructions from their superiors.

At exactly eight o'clock, County Office Director Zhu Quanyou's mobile phone rang suddenly, and a clear message came from the other end of the line: "Secretary Zhao has departed from Mingzhou."

Once the news was out, the atmosphere in the conference room became even more tense; everyone straightened their backs in unison, a silent understanding passing between their meeting gazes.

The final preparations had to be even more detailed and comprehensive.

Time passed minute by minute, and as it approached ten o'clock, County Office Director Zhu Quanyou's mobile phone rang again. The voice on the phone was steady yet urgent: "Secretary Zhao's motorcade has entered the urban area of Xinying City!"

This news made everyone's heart rate accelerate suddenly; the air in the conference room seemed to freeze for a moment, and then everyone quickly entered a pre-battle state, repeatedly confirming every aspect of the reception.

County Party Secretary Yuan Kai slowly stood up, looked around at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "Comrades, follow me to welcome Secretary Zhao."

His voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Everyone stood up immediately and left the conference room in an orderly fashion.

Downstairs, a row of Santana sedans had long been prepared, the low roar of their engines distinct in the air.

County Office Director Zhu Quanyou walked quickly toward his car, clutching his mobile phone tightly as he issued orders to each unit: "Attention all units, the leader is about to arrive, ensure final checks are completed!"

The motorcade soon arrived at the border between the city and the county, where two police cars from the County Public Security Bureau could be seen from afar, flashing their lights as they stood guard.

After County Party Secretary Yuan Kai got out of the car, Police Chief Xiao Shiguang immediately trotted forward, stood at attention, and saluted.