Chapter 2398 Why Not Profit from the Road?

Wu Ming chuckled, nodded, and said, "Well, there's no other choice, right? Mayor Liu has this idea and wants to give it a try, so we just have to let him be, right?"

"Mmm, young people, it's normal for them to have ideas. Anyway, which people is Mayor Liu inviting tomorrow? Let me see how to arrange the dishes for tomorrow, check what's left in the fridge, and see if we need to restock tonight, haha..."

"Haha, probably those people. Because tomorrow morning, there will be a Party Committee meeting, with participants including..."

Chen Jun immediately understood, "Alright, alright, I know, I know..."

This guy, although just a restaurant owner, truly deserving of being in the restaurant business in Linxi for nearly thirty years, knows who attends the town's Party Committee meetings and how to prepare dishes accordingly.

Doing business at this point is also quite normal.

Though he has no political status, he is someone who can speak up locally in Linxi, an officialdom insider, hahaha...

Once Wu Ming settled the dining arrangements here, he went straight to Lanyue Clubhouse, run by Luo Lanyue, the sister of Executive Deputy Mayor Luo Maosheng.

Because Liu Zhizhong knows the local officials enjoy a comprehensive range of leisure activities to strengthen grassroots connections and create an atmosphere supportive of work, considerations are thorough.

So, tomorrow afternoon after lunch, over at Lanyue Clubhouse, whatever the leaders enjoy should be arranged in advance.

For this task, Wu Ming directly went to Luo Lanyue, who is a charming woman barely in her thirties, reputed as Linxi Town's most beautiful woman. She's also a savvy businesswoman, with enchanting eyes and a voluptuous figure that can ignite feelings of passion.

In any case, some leaders have desired Luo Lanyue but haven't succeeded.

Even someone like Wu Ming has fantasized about her, though he hasn't made any formal declarations.

Luo Lanyue, divorced and childless, is naturally beautiful and knows how to make money, inevitably attracting men.

At Lanyue Clubhouse, Wu Ming made some arrangements. Of course, Luo Lanyue was eager for it! When a wealthy new mayor arrives, one must solidify connections well, haha...

The next morning at nine, the Linxi Town Party Committee meeting was held.

This meeting involved all the Party Committee members, including Town Party Secretary Yang Ze Ping, Deputy Town Party Secretary and Mayor Liu Zhizhong, Town Specialized Deputy Party Secretary, People's Congress Chairman Chen Hua, Executive Deputy Mayor Luo Maosheng, Armed Forces Minister, Disciplinary Inspection Committee Secretary and others, totaling 13 people.

Naturally, this also included Party Administrative Office Director Wang Guang, akin to Yang Ze Ping's secretary assistant, responsible for taking meeting minutes, while Deputy Director Wu Ming naturally was Liu Zhizhong's assistant, attending the meeting as well.

In such meetings, everyone maintained appropriate formalities, speaking frankly when needed.

Last night, Yang Ze Ping and a few others had a secret dinner together, having mixed opinions about such a wealthy, young newcomer like Liu Zhizhong, deciding to assess the situation further later.

But after Wu Ming booked the meals, Liu Zhizhong planned the highest-level post-meeting dinner today, and the arrangement at Lanyue Clubhouse practically turned the tide immediately.

The food and drinks at Jun's Restaurant were of the highest standard, a genuine pleasure! Liu Zhizhong really knew how to handle things, haha...

These officials lacking prospects in Linxi often cultivated other hobbies such as indulgence in food, drinks, and leisure, mostly ignored by higher-ups anyway.

Speaking of indulgence, it's naturally at Chen Jun's place, as his brother Chen Hua actually holds shares through his wife's name, earning hundreds of thousands annually in dividends! So, Chen Hua secretly praised Liu Zhizhong, acknowledging this young man knows how to handle things, taking care of our Old Chen Family's business!

For leisure, it's naturally at Luo Lanyue's place. Her brother Luo Maosheng also thinks Liu Zhizhong is pretty good at arranging things! Not giving him some face during the meeting wouldn't be fair. Gradually, they become allies, happy to be together here.

Consequently, at this Party Committee meeting, many minor topics lacked issues. Regardless of who proposed them, they were generally passed. Liu Zhizhong raised his hand in agreement with the majority, giving face to everyone.

Ultimately, there's always the need to give the new mayor a formal chance to express plans, like what Liu Zhizhong aspires to achieve and propose, receiving face from everyone mostly.

However, Liu Zhizhong began by proposing road construction, suggesting it be included in the town's latter half-year plan!

Upon mentioning this, everyone felt uneasy, heads starting to ache.

Yang Ze Ping smiled wryly, "Mayor Liu, is there a need? We've applied, but the project wouldn't be approved. Even if approved, the upper financial allocations won't suffice, nor can our townships afford it. Even if you use personal funds, it's unwise, isn't it?"

Chairman of People's Congress Chen Hua nodded, "Yes, Secretary Yang is right! According to your plan, such an expressway is extremely costly, not easy to carry out, not easy at all..."

Executive Deputy Mayor Luo Maosheng appeared earnest, saying, "Liu Town, this matter really needs careful consideration! That's a 100-kilometer expressway, not an ordinary county or village road... It's a lose-lose situation, not feasible, exhausting without advantage."

"Exactly, Mayor Liu, we understand your intention to develop Linxi. But it's not just our town's 30 kilometers, there are also 70 kilometers from three other towns..."

"Even though you mentioned it at yesterday's party cadre meeting, but it's merely talk, don't take it seriously, nobody would laugh at you..."

"..."

Everyone advised Liu Zhizhong with good intentions, since he had already set the atmosphere here. Last night, he excelled at drinking, arranging today's feast, expressing goodwill, and everyone couldn't stay distant.

Liu Zhizhong maintained a smiling demeanor, patiently listening to everyone's remarks, occasionally nodding.

Only Wu Ming felt assured internally, as this new mayor, this new leader, had more knowledge than just a bit.

Once everyone finished speaking, Liu Zhizhong said, "Thank you all colleagues for your care for Liu Zhizhong. I completely sense your kindness. Moreover, from a different perspective, you laid the difficulties in front, discussed the facts and reasons, and I am very moved. However, for this road, my approach differs somewhat from what everyone imagines. As the saying goes, 'rely on the mountains, eat the mountains, rely on the water, drink the water,' so why don't we all rely on the road and eat the road together?"