Chapter 149: Unexpected Things (1)

A large bus was parked on the side of the road, and some passengers were surrounded by the driver, chatting endlessly. Some passengers were waiting anxiously. There was only a young man on the bus, looking at the scenery outside the window, not in a hurry at all. The bus had entered Shalong County, surrounded by green fields. At this time, the sun was still very powerful, and the temperature inside the bus was not low, but the young man seemed to feel it. This young man was Xu Shaojie.

Xu Shaojie could no longer explain his feelings at this moment. After getting on the bus, Xu Shaojie realized the feeling that he hadn't experienced for a long time. When he was taking a bus, he used to be in college and just started working. The bus was full of passengers, sitting and standing, leaving no room for activity in the bus. The temperature was already high, the smell of sweat, the smell of feet, and some strange smells from his luggage, which made Xu Shaojie feel miserable. A middle-aged woman was sitting beside him.

The woman was a little fat and was wearing a shirt. At first, Xu Shaojie had not noticed that the temperature had risen. The middle-aged woman was sweating constantly and slapped her handkerchief. Soon, the body odor on the middle-aged woman began to show off. Xu Shaojie almost fainted because of the smoke, but he was embarrassed to say that this was a physical defect of the other person. Why did he have the nerve to say that no one wanted to do this? After the bus started, the situation was slightly better. Xu Shaojie tried to face his head out the window to avoid this smell.

Unexpectedly, the bus broke down halfway. Xu Shaojie, who had been thinking about getting rid of it, didn't know what to say, and he was a little crying and the passengers got off the bus. Xu Shaojie simply sat on the bus. At this time, it was useless to be anxious.

The middle-aged driver had sweat beads on his head and his hands were stained with oil. He was constantly checking the machine. His face was helpless, anxious and uneasy. The noise from the passengers around him made him more and more impatient. It was originally the station maintenance staff responsible for the inspection of the bus. The old men in charge of the repair were irresponsible at all and never checked carefully. As long as the bus did not break down and there was no problem, they would not have to check it. The driver had already discovered that there were some problems with the bus. He had said several times that those in charge of the repairs also said that he was too talkative and was looking for trouble.

"Okay, don't say it anymore. I don't want to do this either. The bus has a problem. I'll find a car to take you to Shalon County. It's not far from Shalon County. It's only more than 10 miles away. That's OK."

The passengers quickly broke out, some swearing, some stomping their feet in anger, some cursing at the bus station, and some blame themselves for their bad luck. The middle-aged driver stopped talking and could not speak.

"Don't complain, the driver doesn't want to do this. We all went to the middle of the road and helped the driver block the car. It's useless to complain now."

Seeing the messy scene, Xu Shaojie finally got out of the car and spoke. His words played a certain role. At this time, if someone who came forward was needed, everyone was in a irritable mood.

The driver looked at Xu Shaojie gratefully and stood in the middle of the road.

The passenger was taken away in groups of three or three by passing cars. Seeing that it was getting late, Xu Shaojie was also a little anxious. He wanted to call Chen Mei or Li Ming, but hesitated and thought of Secretary Ding Yuan's instructions. At this time, the middle-aged driver came over, looked at Xu Shaojie, and spoke.

"Brother, don't worry, you can find the car right away."

Xu Shaojie smiled. He couldn't do anything well today, so there was no need to worry. When he arrived in Shalong County, he would eat at most and then go to bed. Of course, he still had to find Chen Mei or Li Ming's, otherwise he would not be able to investigate. There were still many passengers around him, some cars were unwilling to take people, and the driver had no choice. At this moment, the sky was clear and cloudless, and the sun had lost its power, and it seemed bright and warm. Xu Shaojie took out a cigarette and slowly walked along the roadside.

"Brother, the car is here, you can leave first. You can arrive at the county town in at most 20 minutes. I'm sorry. If you hadn't helped today, I wouldn't know how to deal with it."

This is a small truck. The middle-aged driver specially arranged Xu Shaojie in the passenger seat. There were also several passengers sitting in the back car. Xu Shaojie was not polite and took his luggage into the car. A middle-aged man next to him, with a serious face, as if he had owed him money and refused to pay it back.

The city of Shalong County arrived. Xu Shaojie looked at his watch. It was past 7 o'clock. From Huaiyang City to Shalong County, according to the bus speed, it took up to two hours. The road was delayed by more than an hour. Xu Shaojie was not very familiar with Shalong County. He had been here several times with Secretary Ding Yuan, but he stayed in a hotel or did not live there at all. The situation in Shalong County was a bit special. Along the way, Xu Shaojie was thinking about why Secretary Ding Yuan arranged such a task and asked cadres from the Municipal Party Committee Political Research Office or Inspection Office to come down and transfer.

Isn't it better to investigate? How could it be necessary to let him get down and suffer? A week seems to be very long, but it will pass soon. If we take the murder case of Shalon County Public Security Bureau as the basis for investigating the social security situation in Shalon County is not as simple as you say. Of course, there is the easiest way to find the county party committee office, and then the office cadres took him to the public security bureau and other units to investigate. Finally, based on the information provided by the county party committee office, write the materials and complete the task in two days.

Xu Shaojie restrained his thinking. The primary problem now is food and accommodation. Going to a hotel is obviously the best choice. As long as you don’t meet the county leaders, there will be no problem. Xu Shaojie is still a little worried about living in other places. The social security situation in Shalong County may not be so good. Who knows what will happen?

There are no taxis in the county town, only rickshaws, and Xu Shaojie did not ask for the price. There are many rickshaws near the station. He got into a rickshaw and spoke to the hotel.

The standard room in the hotel is 50 yuan a night. Xu Shaojie didn't say much, so he set a standard room and paid a deposit of 300 yuan. Soon he arrived at the third floor. After the waiter at the service desk on the third floor opened the door to Xu Shaojie, he handed Xu Shaojie a key. Xu Shaojie handed the receipt in his hand to the waiter. Now, Xu Shaojie urgently needs a shower and goes out to eat after taking a shower.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, Xu Shaojie felt refreshed after doing all this. He looked at the time and it was less than 8 o'clock, but his stomach was already protesting seriously. At this time, Xu Shaojie thought of calling Chen Mei and Li Ming, otherwise it would be unreasonable. They knew it and didn't know how to complain.

"Sorry, your dialed number cannot be connected for the time being."

Xu Shaojie called out bad luck. Chen Yu must have gone to the countryside. Many villages have no mobile phone signals yet, but the districts and towns. Some places have bad signals. He had to dial Li Ming's phone number. This time he was lucky and the phone was quickly connected.

"Director Xu, why did you think of calling me? Haha, what are the arrangements?"

"County Magistrate Li, I dare not make arrangements. I'm yours now."

"What does it mean? Have you arrived in Sharon County? Who will receive you now?"

"I'll receive myself, okay, I'm in the hotel now and am preparing to go out for dinner. If you have time, I'll wait for you. If you don't have time, I'll go out for dinner by myself."

"Haha, I don't have anything else, there's some time, waiting for me, it's coming in a few minutes."

When a rickshaw entered the hotel, Xu Shaojie blinked his eyes. It was getting darker and the neon lights outside the hotel were still very bright. He saw Li Ming get off the rickshaw, and after paying, he quickly walked towards the hall. Xu Shaojie hurried out of the hall.

"Haha, you really came to Sharon County, how many people are?"

"I'm the only one who came by the bus. Why, the county magistrate, there's no special car."

"You think this is Huaiyang City. Where can I have so many cars in the county government? I want to use cars, and they are arranged by the office. Sometimes there are not enough cars and I don't have cars to ride. By the way, there are so many cars in the municipal party committee, how can you take the bus when you get off?"

"I won't say anything, eat first, and I'm so hungry that my chest is pressed against my back."

"Just arrange meals in the hotel. I'll notify the county party committee office and ask them to arrange them."

"Don't I know the phone number of the Shalon County Party Committee Office, and I want you to help notify me."

Li Ming quickly understood, laughed and walked slowly on the street with Xu Shaojie, while asking Xu Shaojie what he wanted to eat. In early summer, most people don’t want to eat hot pot, and the more they eat, the hotter the more they eat, the better the hotel conditions, the air conditioning in the private room, and most of the restaurants do not have such conditions. The food stalls on the roadside are of a low level. Xu Shaojie insisted and ate at the food stalls on the roadside. It was already past 8 o’clock, which can be considered a midnight snack.

A few plates of cold dishes came up, and the boss then brought a piece of soup. Xu Shaojie was not polite and ate two bowls of soup in one breath, but his stomach finally stopped protesting.

"County Magistrate Li, I have a task this time and need your help. The main purpose is to understand the social security situation in Shalong County. I am not visiting privately or revealing any dark side. The murder of the Public Security Bureau has not happened for a long time. I want to know what the situation is, whether the masses have any bad reactions, be clear about the specific situation, and have a clear understanding of the leaders' psychology."

Li Ming was a little strange. Such situations are rare.

"The county party committee and government have already submitted the materials. I am not very clear about the specific situation. I am in Shalong County, just a decoration and I don't know anything. Culture and education are under the supervision of the county party committee. I just play the side drums. It's the same if I say it or not. Now, Secretary Chen has such a trend. However, Secretary Chen has a different identity. It is impossible for them to hide everything from Secretary Chen. That is, through Secretary Chen, I know something."

"What is your main task at work?"

"Haha, read newspapers, study, and improve your own cultivation."

"That's it, then you'll accompany me to do some investigation these days, there's no problem."

"Of course there is no problem, but how are you going to investigate? Are you looking for problems? Go to the people's homes to investigate? If you don't know you, you won't talk nonsense. You have to think clearly. It's not that simple. What the book says is what the book says, but this is not the case."

"See what you said, I am not a three-year-old child. In the end, I have to communicate with the county party committee and government. Do you think I went to the deceased's house to investigate, and I'm looking for something to do if I eat too much."

Li Ming smiled, obviously breathing a sigh of relief.

"Mr. Li, your expression is wrong. Is it not the right time for me to arrive in Shalong County?"

"Where is something inappropriate, it will be the same when you come."

"By the way, is Secretary Chen no longer in the county?"

"Secretary Chen went to the countryside. There may be a period of time. Summer has arrived, the weather is hot and there are too many rainstorms. I have to go down to check the flood prevention and drought relief work. After the incident occurred in Chenjiawan Forest Farm last time, Secretary Chen paid great attention. For a lot of time, the inspections were on site. Alas, it's hard enough. I don't know when it will be easier."

Xu Shaojie nodded and said nothing. It is not a bad thing for Chen Mei to have such an experience. Being familiar with grassroots work will definitely be of great help in the future.

"By the way, how did you arrange it and where did you plan to start?"

"Simple. Go around the county for two days, go wherever you are busy, see what you are saying. After two days, report to the county party committee and government to explain what you are going to investigate and check the relevant materials."

"This is no problem. I can accompany you. In the county town, there are very few people who know me and will not affect you."

Xu Shaojie has made a decision to wander around the county town for two days to see how the situation is. Then he formally contacted the leaders of the Shalon County Party Committee and County Government to clarify the purpose of the visit. Xu Shaojie's main understanding has changed from the perspective of social security. Social security is one aspect, and you can understand other aspects of the situation. The murder of the Public Security Bureau is a big deal. I believe that the Shalon County Party Committee and County Government do not have the courage to lie. As for the people, Xu Shaojie believes that he has not paid attention to such a thing for a long time.

"County Magistrate Li, will your company have any impact on you?"

"Don't worry, I have no impact at all, so there is no problem with influence. Just now, I was thinking of telling you the basic situation of Sharon County, but there is no need. I don't know much about the overall situation. At that time, the main leaders of the county will introduce it to you."

Xu Shaojie did not intend to ask Li Ming either. According to Li Ming's situation, I was afraid that I would really read books and newspapers every day. I couldn't care about any major matters, and it was trivial to say it. Last time I was in Huaiyang City, when I was with Li Ming, I didn't talk about the situation in the county. Now, there are more and more rumors about Secretary Ding Yuan, I am afraid that Li Ming's life will be even harder. In some aspects, Xu Shaojie is still clear. It shouldn't be difficult for the deputy county magistrate to use a car. It's not the 1980s, but Li Ming is still difficult for using a car, which says everything.

In less than an hour, Xu Shaojie was full and drank two bottles of beer. Xu Shaojie felt very comfortable. Li Ming had eaten, so he just wanted to make a little more sense.

"Director Xu, since you are here to investigate the social security situation, I will take you to the newly opened Tagao dance hall in the county tonight."
Chapter completed!