There is an open space at the exit of the highway, which seems to be specially used to welcome guests. Our cars were lined up smoothly.
Chang Bailing hadn't arrived yet, and everyone in the car got off and waited outside. The deputy director of the National People's Congress and the vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference both smoked. The two of them lit cigarettes and chatted. I was also beside them.
"Mayor Feng, do you know this president?" the deputy director of the National People's Congress asked me.
I nodded, "We know each other. When I was the director of the Provincial Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, I asked her about a loan, and she gave the hospital a lot of help."
The vice chairman of the CPPCC said: "Great, our loan problem in Shangjiang City will be easily solved in the future."
I smiled and said: "I can't guarantee this. There are many regulations for bank loans. Of course, the development of Shangjiang City requires the support of banks, but we must use high-quality assets as collateral, even if we use the government's reputation to lend.
There is also an issue of quota and term. Banks are actually enterprises, and their most fundamental concern is profits. Although she is the president of the Provincial Construction Bank, the bank is not hers, and they may not necessarily give in on issues of principle."
The deputy director of the National People's Congress said: "The current affairs, whether they are official or private, will be easier to handle if there is a connection."
I smiled bitterly in my heart: If this were the case, everything would really be easier to handle. But I didn’t want to argue with them. After all, they were all old comrades, and it was normal to have some conceptual issues. So I immediately agreed.
Said: "That's true."
The Vice Chairman of the CPPCC then asked me: "Mayor Feng, do you think our Shangjiang City can really become as developed as other cities around the provincial capital in the future?"
I thought this person's words seemed a bit imbecile, but the worry and lack of confidence he showed were very obvious. I smiled and said, "Why can't we do what others can do?"
He shook his head and said: "It's easier said than done! We have so many state-owned enterprises, and they are all on the verge of bankruptcy. I support Secretary Chen's idea, but it is not a simple matter to really make these enterprises come alive. Introducing foreign investment.
..... Is it so easy to bring in foreign money? I wonder what additional conditions they will require. The most important thing for state-owned enterprises is to stabilize their employees. What I am most worried about now is that in the future, due to the reform,
It’s a social problem.”
The deputy director of the National People's Congress also nodded and said: "Yes. Many of our employees work in factories. If both of us are laid off by then, how will we live? Mayor Feng, I think we do need reform, but this must be done
We need to complete the social security aspect first."
I said: "Theoretically, this should be the case. However, the social security system is a huge project, and it must be integrated with the national security system. Now our country's social security system is not perfect, how can we in Shangjiang City suddenly
How about finishing this part first? We can’t stop reforming just because we currently don’t have a social security system, right? In the future, the government can use temporary subsidies or subsidies for extremely poor people to temporarily solve this problem. At the same time, it also needs to provide additional services to the laid-off people in the future.
Employment opportunities. In short, reform is the general trend, and we can no longer wait and see. The two leaders are old leaders of Shangjiang City. In the future, we need you to give more ideas to our municipal government in this regard. You are local
You are very familiar with various situations, and the information and suggestions you provide are truly the best advice.”
The Vice Chairman of the CPPCC said with a smile: "That's what we do. Mayor Feng just doesn't think we are annoying."
I immediately laughed and said, "I couldn't ask for it more. Why would it bother me?"
As he was talking, he suddenly heard the director of China Construction Bank saying: "Here we come."
I immediately saw a black Audi car paying the toll at the toll booth at the exit. I had some impression of Chang Bailing's car number. Sure enough, she had arrived.
The black Audi car drove out of the toll station and stopped in front of us. The president of the Municipal Construction Bank immediately opened the door of the car, and Chang Bailing's petite body came out. The first thing she looked at was me. She looked towards
I stretched out my hand with a faint smile on my face, "Mayor Feng, long time no see."
I shook her hand enthusiastically and said with a smile on my face: "President Chang, the main reason is that you are too busy. How dare I bother you casually?"
She said: "Don't say that. Our bank serves the government, and it is a commercial practice. Mayor Feng can come to me at any time if you have anything to do in the future."
I smiled and said: "Great. President Chang, let me introduce these two city leaders to you... Secretary Chen and Mayor Liu are waiting for you in the city, so we won't say more here.
"
She nodded.
Immediately, the siren of the police car rang, and then it slowly drove forward. I was behind the police car, and then Chang Bailing's car. Behind them were the deputy director of the National People's Congress and the vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
The police car clears the way and I lead the team. This is how I understand this arrangement.
Sitting in the passenger seat of Chang Bailing's car was Tao Tao, who also got out of the car just now. But I just nodded to her, and then went directly to talk to Chang Bailing. I didn't introduce her to me.
Peer, firstly, because I hate this woman a little bit, and secondly, because her level is not enough.
But she was looking at me and smiling, and I noticed it. Because of this, I nodded towards her, which can be regarded as saying hello to her. After all, I am the executive deputy mayor here, so I have to take care of the minimum.
Etiquette and personal emotions can only be put aside. And I believe that my attitude towards her will not make others suspect anything, but will be regarded as a kind of style on my part.
The motorcade was traveling through the city. The roads were still very chaotic, with pedestrians, rickshaws, and vendors all mixed in. The situation was even more serious, especially in the bustling areas of the city center. The police cars kept blaring, and then they started to call for help.
Our convoy will clear a path.
I couldn't help but frown, thinking that this was because I didn't do my job well. Then I said to Xiao Xu, the secretary in the co-pilot's seat: "Please remember one thing for me. Tomorrow afternoon, please ask Director Lu from the Municipal Public Security Bureau and
The director of the Urban Management Bureau came to my office. The traffic problems and urban management problems in Shangjiang City need to be rectified immediately. We must come up with a solution as soon as possible."
He agreed repeatedly, and then took out his notebook and wrote it down.
I thought about it and said, "Tell Director Lu to ask the captain of the city's traffic police brigade to come too."
The motorcade drove to the municipal party committee, where Secretary Chen and Mayor Liu were already waiting.
Chang Bailing walked towards Secretary Chen with a smile on his face, "Secretary Chen, we meet again."
It seems like they should have been familiar with each other for a long time. I thought to myself.
Secretary Chen stretched out his hand and shook it with Chang Bailing, "President Chang, when I was in Gaolou City, you always supported my work vigorously. Now that I am in Shangjiang City, you should support me even more."
Chang Bailing said boldly: "There is nothing to say. I just need a word from Secretary Chen. Our CCB system will absolutely obey and provide all services. I also ask the same for the president of Shangjiang CCB."
Secretary Chen raised his head and laughed, "President Chang is really a hero among women. I like your character. Come on, President Chang, let me introduce to you. This is Mayor Liu of our Shangjiang City. This is our city's mayor."
Chairman of the CPPCC..."
Chang Bailing went to shake hands with them one by one, and then entered the municipal party committee office building under the guidance of Secretary Chen. (To be continued)