Courtyard Houses: Starting with the principle of hard work paying off

Chapter 185 Li Hongbing Takes Action, Fan Jinyou is Expelled

"Through the work carried out in the past two weeks, our subdistrict office has found that out of the 813 private enterprises of all sizes in the subdistrict, 54.2% have completed or are preparing to complete the public-private partnership. It is expected that all public-private partnerships will be completed by the end of the month, which is not a problem."

"Very good. Your street has the most industrial and commercial businesses of all the streets in the district. It is not only a key area for the district, but also a key area for the city. You have done a great job!"

"Director Li, once you've completed the public-private partnership for all the private enterprises in your district, I'll recommend you for commendation!"

"Leader, this is not my achievement alone, but the result of the joint efforts and hard work of all my colleagues in the subdistrict office."

"Then I'll recommend all the comrades in your subdistrict office for commendation. But let me make this clear from the start: your subdistrict's work is so important, so don't make any mistakes at this time. The leadership team above has already started to inspect and follow up on the work, so you all have to perform well."

"Of course! Leader, rest assured, I will definitely live up to your expectations."

"..."

After seeing off the district leaders, Director Li felt very relieved, feeling that all his hard work and dedication during this period had been worthwhile.

however.

Not long after the district leaders left, Li Hongbing arrived.

"Master Li, what brings you here today? Is there something you need at the silk shop?"

Upon seeing Li Hongbing arrive, Director Li, clearly in a good mood, greeted him with a smile.

Although Director Li had to replace Fan Jinyou, his initial choice for the company's general manager, due to Li Hongbing's insistence, it did not create a rift between the two.

The public-private partnership of the silk shop went very smoothly. Chen Xueru, the original operator, was very cooperative. As the first successful example of the partnership in the neighborhood, it obviously provided a lot of convenience for Director Li's subsequent work.

Given Li Hongbing's own status and influence, as well as his connection with the other party's former superior, Director Li naturally wanted to cultivate a good relationship with Li Hongbing and was very friendly in his attitude.

The key point is that the public-private partnership is progressing well right now, and it has just received recognition and praise from the district leaders. They even want to recommend the street office for credit. How could Director Li not be happy?

"Director Li, I've come here today to discuss something with you. Could we talk in your office?"

Compared to Director Li, Li Hongbing's attitude was more serious, which surprised the other party.

Anyone who didn't know better would think that Li Hongbing had some kind of problem with him.

However, Director Li knew in his heart that Li Hongbing was not a person who lacked manners or social skills, and the two had previously had a friendly relationship.

"Director Li, this is my letter of complaint. I am reporting Fan Jinyou for undermining the public-private partnership and abusing his power. The details are all inside."

Upon arriving at the office, Li Hongbing immediately took out the complaint letter he had prepared beforehand and handed it to Director Li.

"A whistleblower letter? Fan Jinyou?"

Director Li was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but be taken aback. He asked with a somewhat unpleasant expression, "Did Fan Jinyou go to your silk shop to cause trouble?"

He knew that Li Hongbing and Fan Jinyou had a past conflict, and he also knew that Li Hongbing disliked Fan Jinyou; otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to cancel the decision to send Fan Jinyou to the silk shop as the general manager.

He had clearly warned Fan Jinyou not to interfere in the silk shop's affairs or offend Li Hongbing and Chen Xueru. Now, however, Li Hongbing had come to complain about Fan Jinyou, bringing with him a letter of complaint, which clearly meant he was serious.

Li Hongbing wouldn't take something like this lightly for no reason, but Fan Jinyou...

"It's not a silk shop, it's a tavern."

Just as Director Li was wondering, Li Hongbing gave him the answer.

"A tavern?"

Upon learning that Fan Jinyou hadn't gone to the silk shop to cause trouble, Director Li breathed a sigh of relief. However, when Li Hongbing told him that he had reported Fan Jinyou because of the tavern incident, he became suspicious.

"Director Li, please take a look at the contents of this complaint letter first, and then we can talk!"

Judging from Director Li's current demeanor, Li Hongbing was almost certain that the other party was unaware of what Fan Jinyou had done in the tavern.

Logically speaking, even if the tavern wasn't the first in the neighborhood, it would have been the second, and since it had expressed its willingness to join the public-private partnership at the mobilization meeting, Director Li should have paid attention to it. Even if the task of the public-private partnership was heavy and it was impossible to focus all his energy on the first few private enterprises that took the lead in responding, he should still keep an eye on it.

However, Fan Jinyou was personally appointed by Director Li to be the general manager of the tavern. Even if he wasn't a confidant, he was still one of his people. Therefore, Fan Jinyou would definitely report on the tavern's operation and the results of his reforms on a regular basis.

The only explanation is that Fan Jinyou concealed the truth, especially his reckless actions and his attempts to make things difficult for Xu Huizhen.

"Master Li, is everything you wrote down true?"

After Director Li finished reading the contents of the whistleblower letter, his face turned ashen. He turned to Li Hongbing and said in a deep voice, "You can't joke about whistleblowing; you have to take responsibility."

And...where did you learn about these things? Do you have any evidence?

The evidence of Fan Jinyou's crimes listed by Li Hongbing in the letter, as well as the actual situation of the tavern's operation, were clearly different from what Li Hongbing knew.

For the time being, Director Li obviously could not believe Li Hongbing and his letter of complaint directly.

After all, Fan Jinyou was a cadre specially dispatched by him from the subdistrict office. Even if he had a grudge against Li Hongbing, he was still one of the subdistrict office's own people.

What if Li Hongbing framed Fan Jinyou and deliberately retaliated against him?
Although Li Hongbing had absolutely no need to do such a thing, it was not impossible.

"Director Li, my wife and Xu Huizhen from the tavern are good friends. You should know a little about this, right? My wife has also become the goddaughter of Xu Huizhen. Not many people know about this. All the information I have comes from Xu Huizhen."

Li Hongbing looked at Director Li and said, "As for evidence, I don't have any on hand, but these things are facts and not secrets. I believe that if you investigate, it won't be difficult to find out."

"What about Xu Huizhen? Since it's a matter at the tavern, why doesn't Xu Huizhen come herself?"

Slandering and framing state officials is no small matter, and Director Li also felt that someone as intelligent as Li Hongbing wouldn't do something so foolish.

However, the fact that Xu Huizhen, the person involved, did not come in person but instead relied on Li Hongbing made him feel that it was somewhat unreasonable and abnormal.

“Director Li, Xu Huizhen is unaware of my report against Fan Jinyou.”

“A few days after the public-private partnership was established, Xu Huizhen, who was the private manager, was stripped of her management rights by Fan Jinyou and forced to do odd jobs and receive training.”

"Fan Jinyou said that the street office sent him to the tavern as the general manager to supervise and educate Xu Huizhen."

“Fan Jinyou was a cadre in the street office before. It was you, Director Li, who sent him to the tavern as the general manager. Xu Huizhen thought that Fan Jinyou was one of your people and that everything Fan Jinyou did was at your instruction, so she dared not resist.”

"Xu Huizhen, the private manager, worked at the tavern, serving food and drinks to customers. Fan Jinyou found various reasons to record her absences. Before a month had even passed, he deducted all her wages and even her dividends. Xu Huizhen felt wronged but had nowhere to turn for help. She has now left the tavern and stayed at home."

“My wife and I only found out about these things in the last few days, so we boldly wrote this letter of denunciation on behalf of Xu Huizhen…”

"..." Seeing Li Hongbing's sincere words, Director Li became uncertain. He knew that Fan Jinyou's work style was somewhat extreme when he was in the street office, but to some extent, it could also be understood as a passion for service and ambition.

But if everything Li Hongbing said is true, then things are getting complicated.

"Director Li, I heard that the leading group from above has recently broken into smaller teams and is conducting inspections and providing guidance in various districts. Originally, I planned to hand this letter of complaint directly to them, but..."

Noticing the slight change in Director Li's expression, Li Hongbing changed the subject and said, "However, I think what Fan Jinyou did is completely different from what we experienced in the silk shop. I think all of this was not your instruction, but rather Fan Jinyou using your name and the name of the street office to do whatever he wanted."

Since what Fan Jinyou did has nothing to do with you, Director Li, I think this matter shouldn't bypass you. Instead, I should report it to you immediately so that Fan Jinyou's wrongdoing can be corrected, the wrongs can be rectified in time, and the panic among the merchants in the entire street can be avoided, which would affect their determination and enthusiasm to participate in the public-private partnership..."

If Li Hongbing were to report Fan Jinyou's case directly to the inspection and guidance team, or even to Gu Jianliang, one of the core leaders, Fan Jinyou would certainly receive the most severe punishment.

If higher authorities receive a report about Fan Jinyou's case and investigate, Director Li will certainly be held responsible for dereliction of duty, which could even affect the entire street's public-private partnership program.

In this way, even if Fan Jinyou is dealt with, Director Li will also be offended.

Even if Gu Jianliang didn't personally intervene, as long as Director Li wasn't stupid, he would most likely suspect Xu Huizhen and then connect her to himself.

Li Hongbing wanted to deal with Fan Jinyou, but he didn't want to make enemies for no reason and leave himself with future troubles.

So Li Hongbing approached Director Li and asked him to deal with Fan Jinyou to minimize the impact. Even if the higher-ups held him accountable, at least he could make amends through self-examination and self-correction.

This will not only avoid offending anyone, but it will also be a great favor.

Of course.

If Director Li is protecting Fan Jinyou and intends to let him off lightly, then Li Hongbing can only apologize.

at the same time.

Upon hearing Li Hongbing's words, Director Li's expression turned serious.

He clearly realized that if the allegations in the whistleblower letter were true, and he didn't take it seriously, Li Hongbing's whistleblower letter would end up somewhere else entirely.

Director Li understood that Li Hongbing didn't want to offend him and was also doing him a favor.

After thinking it through, Director Li solemnly assured Li Hongbing, "Master Li, don't worry about this. I will definitely investigate it seriously. If I find that Fan Jinyou is really acting recklessly and undermining the country's policy and mission of public-private partnership, I will deal with him seriously and will not let him off lightly."

Let alone Li Hongbing, if Fan Jinyou really messed around like that, Director Li wouldn't let Fan Jinyou off the hook, and might even consider killing him.

After all, the district leaders had just praised him and affirmed his achievements during this period. He had even given a special report and made a commitment to fulfill his tasks. How was he supposed to explain this to the leaders above him?

Fan Jinyou's actions were not just a betrayal of his superior, but a direct attempt to ruin his career!

Some people value fame, some value profit, some value beauty, and some even value power.

Of course.

In this vibrant era, what matters most is faith and a passion for mission.

It cannot be ruled out that Director Li is a person with a strong belief in and passion for political missions, but among the aforementioned factors, he clearly values ​​his political future quite a bit.

Next.

After Li Hongbing left, Director Li immediately began an investigation, and when he learned about the latest situation from the neighborhood committee, he was furious.

"what?"

"Half of the merchants who originally agreed to the public-private partnership have changed their minds? Even some of those who were already in the public-private partnership want to withdraw?"

"Why didn't you report such an important situation immediately?"

"Director Li, we're helpless. This situation only started in the last two days. We're trying to find the cause, but the merchants are very resistant. Some have gone into hiding, and some have simply sold their shops..."

"Is this your excuse for not reporting?"

“I…we…”

"..."

Director Li was so angry he was about to explode.

This is going to completely ruin him!
What was originally a promising situation of public-private partnership would, if left to develop in this way, not only go from being a leader to being at the bottom of the various streets, but also become a laughing stock for the other streets.

With a clear direction, the subsequent investigation went quite smoothly. When it was discovered that everything was caused by Fan Jinyou, Director Li was furious and even considered eating Fan Jinyou alive.

However, Director Li did not act impulsively. Instead, he immediately found Xu Huizhen, apologized to her, and made promises and guarantees, inviting her back to the bar as its private manager.

When Director Li brought Xu Huizhen and the neighborhood committee director to the tavern, he saw that the tavern had not been open for two consecutive days and was in a desolate state. His face immediately turned frighteningly dark.

The four employees recruited by Fan Jinyou, who were playing cards in the tavern to pass the time, were especially enraged.

"Director, Aunt Qian, what brings you here?"

When Fan Jinyou saw Director Li and his wife, along with Xu Huizhen, entering from outside, his heart skipped a beat, and extremely ominous thoughts began to take root in his mind.

"Fan Jinyou, who told you that the public sector manager should supervise the private sector manager's work?"

"Who told you that Xu Huizhen could only serve dishes and couldn't participate in the operation and management of the tavern?"

"And who told you to withhold Xu Huizhen's dividends?"

"How audacious!"

"Your understanding of the spirit above is wrong. The completion of socialism's transformation of capitalist industry and commerce does not mean how you treat merchants, but rather that you complete the socialist management system in the economic field."

"Although the tavern is small, it is related to the overall situation of the public-private partnership. This incident has proven that your thinking and work ability are both inadequate, and you do not have the qualities of a cadre."

"Fan Jinyou, from today onwards, you are no longer the general manager of the tavern!"

"Furthermore, on behalf of the organization, I hereby announce that you have been dismissed from your cadre position..."

"..."

(End of this chapter)