Chapter 40: Listening to the Report in Person

  The relaxed and pleasant atmosphere was suddenly interrupted by his words.

  Tang Zhenfeng cleared his throat and said: "Our municipal and district environmental protection bureaus also attach great importance to the new source chemical plant's wastewater discharge incident, and we are working together to tackle it as a major event this year. The municipal bureau has organized a special task force consisting of experts and key personnel from the pollution control department, environmental assessment center, and research institute to handle the incident. I serve as the group leader, with Directors Qi and Jin serving as deputy leaders."

  "After about a week of investigation and discussion, we also formulated a package plan, such as increasing the sewage treatment system, building a pollution introduction system, etc., but in the end, they all encountered the same problem, that is, insufficient funds."

  Liu Siyuan couldn't help but interrupt and ask: "Insufficient funds? Shouldn't the factory bear the cost of environmental remediation itself?"

  "Alas, the factory has said that they are willing to cooperate with the Environmental Protection Bureau, but now the market competition is fierce, labor costs are rising rapidly, and the factory's profits are very limited. It's already difficult to support tens of thousands of employees, and there really isn't any spare capacity to invest in wastewater treatment equipment. So, as for the expenses, we hope that our city government and Environmental Protection Bureau can resolve it." Tan Zhenfeng sighed.

  "Tang Ju, this is not right. The construction of the sewage treatment system is the factory's responsibility. How can we let the municipal government pay for it?" Ou Yang Qian also couldn't help but jump out and say.

  Wu Kong Chu's director, Xue Xiao Xian, glanced at her and spread his hands: "The factory is now just being unreasonable. That's what they call 'the barefoot are not afraid of the shod'."

  "Hmph, so arrogant, doesn't the Environmental Protection Bureau also have administrative authority? Let the factory stop work and see if they're still arrogant." Ouyang Qian said viciously.

  Tang Zhenfeng wiped the sweat and said in his heart: You little girl, standing and talking, don't you know that your waist will ache? A factory with nearly 10,000 employees can be closed at any time, who will bear the consequences?! In the end, all the villains will let our Environmental Protection Bureau do.

  Liu Siyuan saw the uncertain expression on Tang Ju's chubby face and guessed what he was thinking. He coughed before saying, "After all, Xinyuan Huagong Factory is also a star enterprise in Hanjiang City, supporting nearly 10,000 employees. Some things still need to be carefully considered."

  Tang Zhenfeng nodded repeatedly and said: "Liu Ke is right, our Environmental Protection Bureau is also dancing with handcuffs, the pressure is huge."

  Liu Siyuan thought for a moment and said: "My personal suggestion is that more relevant departments should be involved, such as the Labor Security Bureau, Personnel Bureau, Planning Commission, Development and Reform Commission, Land Bureau, Construction Committee, etc., to form a working group with our Environmental Protection Bureau to coordinate implementation. Of course, this needs to be coordinated by the municipal leaders."

  Tang Zhenfeng nodded repeatedly, with an expression on his face as if he had met a kindred spirit, and almost immediately became sworn brothers with him. He then indicated that Liu Ke would be in charge of coordinating this matter.

  Liu Siyuan thought for a moment, some things can't be escaped, otherwise it's easy to be considered irresponsible, so he took on the task. Then he changed his tone, "However, Director Tang, this is just my immature idea, and we need to consult with our leaders before proceeding. So for now, I still hope that our colleagues from the Environmental Protection Bureau will continue to communicate with the factory, strive to resolve the issue properly, and make a contribution to the people of Hanjiang."

  "Liu Ke, I have a suggestion. I hope the comrades from the Municipal Supervision Office can also participate in the negotiations and provide guidance and assistance to our work." Xie Xiaoxian suddenly said, his eyes darting towards Ouyang Qian.

  Liu Siyuan was also secretly pleased, this guy's tactics of using public funds for personal gain were not bad. It seemed that he had a crush on Ouyang Qian. He thought back and decided to let Ouyang Qian go and bother him for a while, so he went along with his words: "Director Qi is too polite, it's not necessary to guide us, but we're also very willing to support the work of the Environmental Protection Bureau. How about this, I need to report to the leadership on the matter of establishing a working group? Why don't you let Comrade Ouyang cooperate with our Environmental Protection Bureau and participate in the negotiations together? Director Qi should give us more guidance."

  "Go, go! Let's cooperate sincerely." Xie Xiaoxian didn't expect him to be so cooperative and had a great impression of him. The few people discussed for a while, then Liu Siyuan bid farewell and went out, first making a phone call to Zhang Zhengtong, saying he wanted to report on his work. A few days ago, the latter gave him a direct line phone number, saying that if there was anything, just dial this phone number to find him.

  Zhang Zhengdong asked and found out that it was about Xinyuan Chemical Plant. He said I'm free now, come over right away.

  Liu Siyuan did not dare to slack off, but since he had left Ouyang Qian behind and didn't have a car, he opened his mouth to ask the Environmental Protection Bureau for help. Tang Director didn't say much and arranged for a vehicle to take him directly back to the Municipal Government Compound.

  Before leaving, she was dragged to the corner by Ouyang Qian and pinched several times, strongly protesting his ruthless behavior of leaving her, a "weak woman", behind. Liu Siyuan spent a lot of effort, repeatedly saying that negotiation is Comrade Ouyang's strong point, before coaxing her into changing from anger to joy, making her obediently stay at the Environmental Protection Bureau to participate in the negotiations. He couldn't help but feel that being a department head was suffocating enough, having to cajole and deceive his subordinates to get work done.

  On the way back to the municipal government, he suddenly received a call from Secretary Zhang himself, who only said one sentence, asking him to go directly to Mayor Chen's office after returning to the municipal compound, as the mayor wanted to hear his work report in person.

  Liu Siyuan was suddenly panicked, he had never reported to such a high-level leader before! Mayor Chen was the biggest boss in the municipal government compound, a dignified deputy provincial official, and yet he wanted to listen to his work report?

  He hastily sorted out his thoughts on the road, and he also wanted to ask about the notebook, but that guy didn't respond to him. Helpless, he gritted his teeth and made a phone call to Fang Xinyi for help, spending ten minutes explaining the entire situation, including the background of Mayor Chen Guoshi that he had heard from Ouyang Qian.

  After listening, Fang Xinyu analyzed seriously: "Si Yuan, the key to this matter is Mayor Chen's attitude. Since you said he is a central government official under scrutiny, I think his attitude should not be difficult to guess. The central government's examination of officials is both an honor and an opportunity, as well as tremendous pressure. His every word and deed are being recorded by someone in the Central Organization Department. If he retreats now, he will inevitably lose points. So I believe he absolutely won't do that, you can be bold and just do it. As for the method, Si Yuan, your idea of multiple departments jointly establishing a working group is correct, but I think we can be even more forceful. My meaning is that we can start by discussing countermeasures under the assumption of negotiation breakdown. Firstly, we won't be at a loss in the worst-case scenario, and secondly, it also puts pressure on the factory, expressing the city government's determination not to fear negotiation breakdown."

  Liu Siyuan felt that his mind had cleared up a lot after listening, and with an improved mood, he jokingly said: "Xin Yi, great kindness doesn't need to be thanked, I have nothing to repay you with, so I can only offer my body in return."

  The latter scolded him a few words on the phone and said to hurry to the mayor's office, don't delay and hung up the phone.

  Mayor Chen's office is on the top floor of the city hall, and it's said that he likes the feeling of being high up and looking far out. Liu Siyuan had just stepped out of the elevator when Zhuang Zhenyi, Chen Guo's secretary, was already waiting there.

  "Director Liu of the Supervision Office?"

  "Ah, yes."

  "Hello, I'm Zhuang Zhenyi. Mayor Chen is waiting for you, come with me quickly."

  "Trouble the village head for a long time." Liu Siyuan hastily said.