Chapter Fifty-One: Unable to Pay the Bill

  Upon hearing Zhang Qingyun's words, Wang Hua and Zhang Qian's eyes lit up immediately. They had also been in the county committee for so long, of course they understood what it meant to enter the Youth Cadre Class early. It was a manifestation of the organization's focus on cultivating young cadres, and also a lifelong political capital.

  "Thank you, Director Zhang. You're so young and already the deputy director of the county committee office. We still hope to learn from you in our hearts, but sitting in the office all day really makes people feel disheartened and can't muster up any energy. From now on, we promise to work diligently and not be negative and perfunctory anymore." Zhang Qian said with some embarrassment.

  Zhang Qingyun smiled and said, at this time the waiter had already brought up the dishes, he quickly changed the subject and said:

  "Come on, Zhang Qian, Hua Zi, let's get started. That bottle of apple vinegar will be taken care of by Zhang Qian, and this bottle of wine will be split between me and Hua Zi, half each."

  Zhang Qingyun spoke up, and everyone immediately got moving. Thanks to the previous communication, Wang and Zhang also didn't feel awkward anymore, and they enjoyed the fine wine and food with great relish, eating with gusto.

  "Hua Zi, what's your take on that petition report from yesterday? The one about the small coal mine." Zhang Qingyun suddenly spoke up to Wang Huahua when they had drunk half a cup.

  Wang Hua was taken aback, thinking that Zhang Qingyun was testing him. He quickly composed himself and replied: "I think your instructions are correct. Privately operating small coal mines not only damages the country's mineral resources but also poses a great threat to safe production. The Premier also highlighted the dangers of small coal mines in last year's government work report, and our province responded by setting up a working group last year."

  Zhang Qingyun nodded in approval, this Wang Huahua is indeed a graduate of the Communist Party School, with a solid foundation in political theory and a good grasp of the spirit of superior documents.

  "What's more?" Zhang Qingyun saw Wang Huahua hesitate halfway through her words, and asked, "Don't have any worries, speak your mind."

  "I think the county committee and government should severely crack down on this matter, as it is a major safety hazard. If something happens or it gets exposed by the media, the consequences will be severe. After all, this matter is currently in the spotlight."

  Zhang Qingyun's face changed, and Wang Huahua had just spoken out Zhang Qingyun's mind. What Zhang Qingyun was worried about was this. Lijiang had just arrived and was not stable at all. If something happened in this aspect, the consequences would be unthinkable.

  But Zhang Qingyun also had a hard time, the Qinghe side was the backyard of the Wu family, and he didn't have anyone on his hands, so he couldn't cope at all. If he rashly told Lei Gang to make a fuss about Wu De's morality at the Standing Committee meeting, it would not only have no political effect but might also end up with no evidence or be fabricated. If things went wrong, he would be counterattacked by Wu De, and that would be a loss.

  "How about it? Xiao Wang, Xiao Zhang, are you interested in investigating this matter?" asked Zhang Qingyun.

  Wang Hua and Zhang Qian hastily stopped the chopsticks holding food in their hands, after a while Zhang Qian said: "Us? Shouldn't this matter be arranged for the Security Bureau and Public Security Bureau to investigate?"

  Zhang Qingyun smiled and said, "I'm telling you, Zhang Qian, you two need to learn how to think about problems! Why do those illegal coal merchants dare to open small coal mines privately? Don't they fear that the government will seal them off? The Safety Supervision Bureau and the Public Security Bureau, and even the local government may not be reliable. That's why I want you to go investigate. This is a great opportunity to make achievements."

  Zhang and Wang's faces fell, and after a long time, Zhang Qian suddenly said with a look of sudden realization: "Go if you want to go, I'm not afraid! I must let those black-hearted coal merchants see." Immediately, she put down her chopsticks and seemed eager to try, with a look of hatred for evil.

  Zhang Qingyun was taken aback and lost his smile, thinking to himself that he seemed a bit like an old gangster who lured minors into committing crimes, could it be that he really had a talent for this?

  "Alright, alright, Little Zhang. You must be cautious with this matter and not act rashly or let emotions get in the way. As you are from a TV station, I don't need to teach you about filming skills, I just want to emphasize a few points:"

  Firstly, in order to disguise yourselves well, pretend to be a pair of young lovers taking a romantic stroll. You are locals, so no one will pay attention to you.

  Secondly, do not enter the mining area, do not chat with the staff in the mining area, just take pictures.

  ……”

  "Don't chat with them, how can we find out what's going on inside?" Wang Hua interrupted.

  "Anyway, your own safety is the most important thing." Zhang Qingyun waved his hand and said, "You can use some strategy! Most of those workers are local people, you can wait for them to get off work and go home, and then visit their homes."

  Zhang Qingyun pulled out a stack of money from his body and said, "This is your examination fee. Peasants are all simple-minded, give them some money, they won't lose anything, and they will naturally say it."

  Wang Hua's sudden nod, Zhang Qian this little girl seemed a bit impatient, rubbing her fists and palms, with a posture that was about to go on the front line.

  "Xiao Zhang, remember this time for the survey you must listen to Xiao Wang and don't take matters into your own hands. Also, do you have a camera?"

  "Got it, Director Zhang! I'll follow the organization's arrangement." Zhang Qian stuck out her tongue and said, "Don't worry about the camera, Huazai is in that line of work, our home equipment is very complete."

  Zhang Qingyun nodded in satisfaction and then several people discussed some details again. This matter was settled like this.

  "Director Zhang, but this money..." Wang Huahua said hesitantly.

  "You can take it if you want, and if the investigation is true, you can reimburse it." Zhang Qingyun said with a smile, this pile of money was actually the bribe sent by the station, Zhang Qingyun took it out to investigate the matter, and it's also considered as taking from the people and using it for the people.

  Wang Hua saw Zhang Qingyun say so and didn't decline, putting the money into his pocket.

  "Director Zhang, we've eaten our fill. We'll get started on this tomorrow. We should head back and prepare for now." Zhang Qian said with a smile.

  Zhang Qingyun smiled wryly and shook his head, indicating that the two could leave. However, he felt a sense of melancholy in his heart. He was also in the prime of his youth now, but after being reborn, due to having experienced too much in his past life, he had seen too much, and everything had become habitual for him, making plans before acting. As a result, he had lost that youthful vigor they possessed.

  "Sister, pay the bill!"

  "Alright, 50,000 yuan! Do you have it?"

  Zhang Qingyun turned around to take a look, and Geng Shuang was standing behind her, smiling brightly at her with warm affection in his eyes.

  "What's wrong? Director Zhang is treating us today, can't afford to pay the bill? I know that Xiaoye Mountain Villa never allows credit." Geng Shuang said with a sly smile.

  Zhang Qingyun smiled awkwardly, hastily pulled out his wallet, and was about to open it when Geng Shuang stepped forward and grabbed his hand, saying in a soft voice, "You really were going to pay?"

  "But this is official business after all!" Zhang Qingyun said, he didn't want to take advantage of Geng Shuang in this regard.

  "I don't care if it's official or private, as long as it's your business." Geng Shuang raised an eyebrow and said with a flirtatious expression. Zhang Qingyun felt his body heat up and immediately wrapped her in his arms.

  "You...this place...it's no good..."

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