Chapter Fifty: Risk Dispersion

  Liu Siyuan saw Liu Jianguo volunteer to run an errand for him, so he hastily said: "That's great! Originally, this was a good opportunity for me to follow Director Liu and learn more, but I also mentioned that I have a meeting this afternoon, what a pity. Why don't we let Comrade Ouyang Qian accompany you on this trip? It'll also allow the young comrade to learn from you."

  Ouyang Qian's face changed upon hearing this, as if she wanted to protest something. As a result, Liu Siyuan looked at her with some apology, and the little girl's heart softened, but she swallowed back the words that had reached her lips.

  Liu Jianguo didn't notice these at all, haha laughed loudly, patted his shoulder and said: "The chemical plant's affairs are highly valued by the leaders, and the impact on the masses is also great. It must be done well, done perfectly, and can't be relaxed. You just devote yourself to preparing for this afternoon's meeting, and I'll take care of the big stall for now."

  Liu Siyuan suddenly turned his head and said to Zhang Jinsong, who had been standing by as a bystander: "Zhang Ge, I have a proposal. Why don't we let Xing Jun and Director Liu go together? Director Liu is a high-ranking official, after all, and some things are inconvenient for him to do personally."

  Liu Jianguo was taken aback, then thought about it and realized that this kid had indeed considered everything, this is to find a porter for himself. Ouyang Qian is the daughter of the Minister of Organization Department, even if he borrowed a hundred guts, he wouldn't dare let her carry bags. But later he felt a wave of sadness, he was a deputy department-level cadre, but now he couldn't even get someone to carry his bag... and still needed others to take care of him.

  Zhang Jinsong naturally understood Liu Siyuan's idea, and with a profound look at him, he nodded: "Okay, if you don't have anything to do this afternoon, just follow Director Liu and learn more, listen more and speak less, got it?"

  Looking back, those four words 'listen more and speak less' are absolutely the highlight.

  Xing Jun nodded and then looked at Liu Siyuan with gratitude, only he knew the deep meaning behind Liu Siyuan's actions, which was to create an opportunity for him and Ouyang Qian.

  Liu Jianguo quickly made a few phone calls, and then, with a satisfied expression, he took the two of them out in a hurry. Before leaving, Ouyang Qian glared at him fiercely, making his heart tighten and his heartbeat speed up. He hastily shook his head to dispel the distraction and focused on the chemical plant's affairs.

  The meeting this afternoon was held in the Municipal Conference Hall, mainly for a few heads of each bureau in the working group to discuss the progress of things. Zhang Zhengtong also attended the meeting, but sat in the first place without saying a word, and handed over the hosting work to You Kewe.

  "With the principle of putting people's interests first, our Environmental Protection Bureau conducted a detailed investigation and verification of the factory pollution situation, put forward several rectification opinions and plans, and had long-term communication and negotiation with the relevant persons in charge of Xinyuan Chemical Factory. At present, it seems that the more feasible method is still to add a sewage treatment system, but due to the high one-time investment cost, the cost needs to be implemented...” Yu Ke said seriously, Liu Siyuan listened and understood, the key problem was still money.

  "The Xinyuan Chemical Plant is a traditional enterprise in our Hanjiang City, solving a large number of employment problems. Although it has relaxed its environmental protection efforts in recent years, I personally believe that the problem with chemical plants cannot be solved by simply cutting them off. The municipal government and environmental protection bureau should provide more guidance and assistance to help enterprises improve step by step." said Zhang Yan, deputy director of the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau. "As for specific measures, the comrades from the Environmental Protection Bureau are experts, I just want to say that environmental protection is a common cause for everyone. If the factory has difficulties, my opinion is that the Environmental Protection Bureau can provide appropriate assistance."

  Zhang Yan's meaning is very clear, that is, if the factory has no money, you can subsidize a little from the Environmental Protection Bureau.

  "Director Zhang, I think it's not appropriate," Liu Siyuan interrupted. "Enterprises themselves have social responsibilities, which is not contradictory to their previous contributions. So, I think enterprises should bear the environmental protection costs on their own. If we set this precedent, every factory will say they don't have money and ask the municipal government to pay for it, which would be a very bad precedent."

  Liu Siyuan was also mainly displeased with Xin Yuan Chemical Plant's arrogant attitude and couldn't help but speak out justly.

  Zhang Yan was somewhat embarrassed by his rebuke, especially since the other party was only a deputy department level, while he himself was at least a regular department-level cadre. He wanted to assert his authority and say a few words, but found that Zhang Zhenggang was staring straight at him with piercing eyes, causing him to feel a little intimidated in his heart. He hesitated for a moment before Yu Kewe took the opportunity to speak up: "I agree with Comrade Zhang's opinion. There are tens of thousands of large and small manufacturing enterprises in Hanjiang City, and everyone wants support from the Environmental Protection Bureau. How can they possibly provide enough support? The New Source Chemical Plant has indeed made contributions to Hanjiang in the past, but our city is developing, and factories must also develop with the times. Otherwise, they will only become a burden on our city's development."

  "That's right, if a company does not take environmental protection responsibility, it must be severely punished. This is called killing one to warn a hundred, so that other companies also know that the municipal government's requirements for environmental protection are firm and responsible, without ambiguity. Of course, when implementing specific measures, we should also consider the interests of workers." The speaker was Guo Dahai, Deputy Director of the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department.

  Others also echoed, Zhang Yan was somewhat indignant, thinking in his heart that these guys were all standing and talking without any scruples, if the company really went bankrupt, more than 10,000 people would be left to fend for themselves, and in the end, it would still fall on him to arrange. However, he also saw that many members of the working group were naturally of Chen Guo's faction, and they all spoke with one voice. He felt very strange in his heart, why didn't Chen Guo worry about the consequences of more than 10,000 people losing their jobs?

  "Liu Siyuan said at this time: 'Leaders, I do have a proposal. If the factory cannot afford the one-time investment, we can consider having the municipal government and environmental protection bureau invest in building a wastewater treatment facility, and then charge enterprises a fee every month or day based on the amount of wastewater treated. Perhaps the wastewater treatment facility can also treat the wastewater from multiple factories at the same time. Of course, this is just a proposal, and the feasibility needs to be confirmed by experts from the environmental protection bureau.'"

  After Liu Siyuan finished speaking, the whole room fell silent. It was undeniable that this was a good idea, but there was also a problem - whether the municipal government and environmental protection bureau could make a one-time investment. This wasn't something that the few people present could decide on their own.

  "Xiao Liu's opinion is very innovative and worth considering, of course everyone also raised many valuable opinions, I will submit the meeting minutes to the leaders for approval." With Zhang Zhengtang's summary, the lengthy meeting finally came to an end.

  After the meeting, Liu Siyuan opened his mobile phone and saw Ding Hui's record in the call log, so he hurriedly called back.

  Ding Hui's voice on the phone revealed a hint of hesitation, saying that it had been many days since they last met, and suggested going out to see each other and have dinner together. Liu Siyuan thought she was probably tired from studying too much and wanted to get some fresh air, so he didn't ask any more questions and just set a location.

  Liu Siyuan set the location at a newly opened restaurant in the city center, which was decorated quite luxuriously. Although his income was not high, he was now a deputy section chief and had some reimbursement rights. Even if the amount was high and required the director's signature, it was no problem. The two vice directors above him did not manage him, and Yao Yuan signed very quickly, so occasionally treating himself to a luxurious meal and then reimbursing it was not a problem.

  Ding Hui wore a light yellow dress today, the neckline was not too low, but it revealed a patch of snow-white skin under her neck. The hem of the skirt just reached her knees, elegant and slightly sexy. With some light makeup on her face, she looked quite mature overall.

  "What's wrong, haven't seen each other for a few days and you don't recognize me?" Ding Hui smiled and said, seeing him staring at her blankly.

  Liu Siyuan was made a bit embarrassed by her words and said: "It's just that I've never seen you dressed up like this, it looks really good on you."

  Ding Hui smiled and sat down, picked up the menu and looked at it, suddenly frowned and said: "Siyuan, it seems a bit expensive."

  Liu Siyuan shrugged: "It's nothing, anyway it can be reimbursed."

  Ding Hui seemed somewhat uneasy and asked: "Won't there be any problems?"

  After his repeated assurances, she finally put her mind at ease and casually ordered a few dishes that weren't too expensive. Liu Siyuan felt a sense of wonder in his heart, thinking to himself that Zhang Ge was right - if a woman really liked you, she would never recklessly spend your money.

  While waiting for the dishes to be served, Liu Siyuan casually asked: "How's your preparation for the national exam going?"

  Ding Hui was taken aback, biting her lower lip and saying in a low voice: "I was just thinking of discussing it with you, I may not want to take the exam."

  Liu Siyuan was shocked and quickly asked what's going on. Ding Hui said, "A few days ago, a classmate recommended me to interview at a foreign company. It's an American company with its domestic headquarters in Shenzhen City, and they just set up a new office in Hankou, recruiting a sales assistant. I was originally thinking of taking a break from studying and changing my mood, but unexpectedly they were quite satisfied with me, and today they even sent me the offer! The salary is 4,000 yuan!"

  Liu Siyuan burst out laughing: "Four thousand? That's more than double what I have! What, are you willing to accept it?"

  Ding Hui pouted and said: "Aren't we discussing this with you?"

  Liu Siyuan said straightforwardly, "You decide for yourself, I think foreign companies are not bad either. If you really come to a government agency, it's bureaucratic and dull, and the infighting is not suitable for you."

  Ding Hui nodded and smiled sweetly: "I think so too, Siyuan you're really great, really considerate of me."

  The dishes are coming up. Liu Siyuan said, "However, working in an official institution also has its advantages. The surface salary is not high, but there are many hidden incomes. The key is that people are more relaxed."

  "Hmm, we two are one in a government agency and the other in a foreign company, just right, risk diversification, haha." Ding Hui laughed.

  Liu Siyuan smiled, but always felt a little uneasy, and casually asked the sales assistant what exactly they did. The latter tilted his head and thought for half a day, but couldn't say anything specific, saying it was probably just doing some quotation-related text work.

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