Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 828 - 784 Arrival in Xingzhou City
Chapter 828: Chapter 784: Arrival in Xingzhou City
Chapter 828 -784: Arrival in Xingzhou City
Chapter 784: Arriving at Xingzhou City
Nevertheless, Lu Chengdong indeed had the foundation and the confidence. Being able to arrange the inspection in such a place demonstrated the courage and audacity of Tianfu City.
In front of the leaders of the provincial party committee and provincial government, under the watchful and anxious eyes of the leadership of Tianfu Municipal Committee, the district leaders, and street cadres, Aunt Liu was calm and composed. After listening carefully to Nie Zhenbang’s words, she said with joy on her face, “Willing, we are willing indeed. This time, we’re being resettled onsite. This place is going to be demolished to build the Red Light District, and our current houses will be exchanged one-for-one. Later on, there will also be a market here. Young people will receive training from the government and help with job placements. Such good fortune is exactly what we’ve been hoping for.”
As soon as she finished speaking, several middle-aged people echoed, “What Aunt Liu said is right. We thank the Party for its beneficial policies and the government’s continuous concern for us.”
“That’s right, not only did they arrange subsistence allowances for us, but they have also launched re-employment skills training classes. This allows us middle-aged folks to acquire new skills and start over.”
Nie Zhenbang heard their words and smiled indulgently. These leaders below, regardless of their background, inevitably did some banal things.
Now, it was obvious that these middle-aged individuals were part of arrangements made by Tianfu City.
At this moment, Nie Zhenbang stepped forward and looked at a small child who was only five or six years old, smiling as he said, “Little friend, hello. Tell uncle, do you like living in a big house?”
Nie Zhenbang’s actions made everyone from Tianfu City visibly tense. Children are the most honest, and now was the real test of Tianfu City’s preparatory work.
A thirty-year-old young woman, dressed simply, stood beside the little girl. Under the attention of so many leaders and spectators, she was extremely nervous, yet she still squatted down, smiling, and said, “Niuniu, tell this uncle, do you like living in a big house?”
Niuniu raised her head, looking Nie Zhenbang over without any stage fright, and nodded, “I like it. Mom said that this time, our family is going to move into a bigger house. When the time comes, we’ll get a really big house. But mom also said we have to pay extra for the house, so Niuniu isn’t allowed to buy snacks.”
Upon hearing this, Nie Zhenbang’s expression immediately darkened, and he stood up, looking at Lu Chengdong and asking, “Mayor Chengdong, is it still possible to pay extra for a house here?”
Before Lu Chengdong could answer, the young woman looked somewhat embarrassed and hurriedly said, “Governor… Governor, you’ve misunderstood. Currently, my home’s living space is only about one hundred square meters. But, my parents-in-law, my husband, and one brother and one sister haven’t started their own families yet. So, this time, we plan to choose the largest one hundred fifty square meter house. For the extra space, the city is subsidizing us at cost.”
Next to her, Lu Chengdong nodded as well, saying, “Governor, after thoughtful investigation and study, considering the actual situation of the people, all the resettlement houses are mainly between eighty to one hundred twenty square meters. However, some units under sixty square meters and others at one hundred fifty square meters are also available, considering the actual conditions.”
Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang nodded and then said, “Urban renewal is beneficial both to the nation and the people. For the country and the government, it improves the city’s image and quality. It optimizes the nation’s quality resources. For the common people, the slums are complex, management is chaotic, and the public order and sanitation conditions are poor. After the renewal, they can also have more comfortable housing and living conditions, which is a very good thing. However, during the process of transformation, our government and our cadres must always remember the important thought of ‘Three Represents,’ implement the scientific development perspective thoroughly, consider what the people think, address their urgent needs, fully empathize with the public sentiment, respect public opinion. We shouldn’t interfere with the best intentions nor inadvertently do harm. Only in this way is it a true project that benefits the people, a project of benevolent governance.”
Following this, Nie Zhenbang visited several other areas in Tianfu City’s urban renewal project. The places arranged for inspection were also symbolic. Some were still operating but at a loss, some were villages within the city formerly on the outskirts, and some were enterprises with good production efficiency. Throughout the inspection, Nie Zhenbang was thorough and didn’t treat it as a cursory pass. At every location, he personally took initiative, always unexpectedly reaching out to ask the common people questions.
After a complete round of inspections, in the auditorium of the Xingzhou City Municipal Party Committee and City Government, Nie Zhenbang expressed satisfaction with the achievements and meticulous work of Tianfu City in the urban renewal project and praised the work of Tianfu City highly.
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The next morning, not yet seven o’clock, Nie Zhenbang, Sun Jialuo, and Zhou Yining had already gathered at the back gate of the provincial party committee and provincial government residential area. The secretaries of Sun Jialuo and Zhou Yining were waiting on the side.
A moment later, Li Jupeng arrived with a big bag of steamed buns, bread, and soy milk. Nie Zhenbang also smiled, “Old Sun, Old Zhou, let’s have some food together.”
No sooner had the words been spoken than a police car and a Toyota Coaster business vehicle came driving up, from which Fang Yuan, the government secretary-general, alighted. Smiling, he said, “Governor, leaders, we have to head out early for Xingzhou City today, otherwise we might not make it on time.”
Nie Zhenbang glanced at Sun Jialuo and Zhou Yining by his side and smiled, “Old Sun, Old Zhou, let’s get going. Now, we can only follow Secretary-General Fang’s arrangements.”
The harmonious atmosphere that had been cultivated within the government was precisely what Nie Zhenbang had hoped to see and wished to maintain. There were no unnecessary complications. No scheming or infighting, everyone shared a common purpose and goal—to build up this region.
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In Xingzhou City, it was only 7:30 am, but the members of the Standing Committee of the Xingzhou City Municipal Party Committee had already gathered in the small conference room.
Sitting in the main seat, Li Yunhe looked around and said gravely, “Comrades, Secretary-General Fang just sent a message, the Governor’s convoy, along with Deputy Governors Sun and Zhou, set off fifteen minutes ago. This is the first inspection by the Governor since the establishment of Xingzhou City. We have made reception arrangements at the meeting the day before yesterday. Here, I want to reemphasize that the comrades from the Public Security Bureau must ensure the safety of Governor Nie and his party during the inspection in the various areas and places. Make detailed and meticulous preparations. There must be no mishaps. Ensure that the comrades from the various districts, streets, and neighborhood committees are well-prepared mentally. In short, we need to be clear about what to say and what not to say.”
Li Yunhe’s words were serious. He attached great importance to the visit from Nie Zhenbang and his group, perhaps even more than Mayor Hu Baoguang did.
In the province, Li Yunhe was known for his independent stance. Previously, he had always relied on his father-in-law, who was the former chairman of the Bashu Provincial Political Consultative Conference. However, his father-in-law had passed away suddenly two years before. People fade from memory as they pass on, just as extinguished lights fade away. Now, Li Yunhe was eager to gain Nie Zhenbang’s appreciation and approval.
At nine o’clock in the morning, under the “Welcome to Xingzhou City” archway, by the national highway, a space was filled with about fifteen black cars. The leaders of the four major groups of Xingzhou City were already standing by the roadside.
A moment later, a police car with Xingzhou plates approached. As it passed by, the window rolled down, and a hand signal was given.
Instantly, all the leaders of Xingzhou City straightened up. In less than a minute, led by a police car in front and followed by another, a metallic Toyota Coaster business vehicle arrived.
With hazard lights flashing, the convoy slowly came to a stop by the roadside. The doors opened, and Nie Zhenbang and his group got out. After a very formal handshake and greeting, Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Let’s get in the vehicles. We won’t be visiting the city government this time. Our visit to Xingzhou City is brief. In the afternoon, we still need to go to Changhong City. Let’s go straight to the old district and have a look.”
Turning to Li Yunhe and Hu Baoguang, he continued, “Secretary Yun He and Mayor Baoguang, please join me.”
These words instantly delighted Li Yunhe and Hu Baoguang. Being invited to share a vehicle with Governor Nie was an indication of his regard, a special kind of treatment.
With a wave and a smile, Li Yunhe joyfully said, “As the Governor directs, let’s head straight to the old district of Xingzhou.”
Once more on the road, Li Yunhe smiled and addressed Nie Zhenbang and the others, “Governor, Deputy Governors, Secretary-General, we appreciate the leaders’ support and attention towards the work of the Xingzhou City Municipal Party Committee and City Government. Leaders, as you can see, the area you are presently viewing is our new district of Xingzhou City. During the construction of the Three Gorges Water Conservancy project, the National Immigration Bureau and the Development and Reform Commission provided considerable support to Xingzhou City. This time, Xingzhou has accommodated about 110,000 migrants from the reservoir area, evenly distributed across the city’s urban districts and around twenty surrounding towns. The old district is now adjacent to the Dajiang River; outside the flood prevention embankment flows the surging Dajiang, and within it lies the old district.”
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