Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

After making the arrangements, the convoy set off again.

Other vehicles passing by the highway exits and exits couldn't help but marvel at the sight of this convoy, wondering which leader had arrived again.

In the car.

Chu Shijun looked Tian Zhiguang up and down and teased, "Little Tian, ​​it's been years, how come you've lost weight? I remember you didn't have a big appetite."

"Hehe, Governor Chu, I'm not running around as much now, so I need to eat less and lose some weight."

Tian Zhiguang said with a smile,

Beside him, Yang Xiaofeng and Li Dakang exchanged a glance. This man seemed to be an old subordinate.

"Alright, I'm not here to provide business guidance. Just address me as before in private." Chu Shijun waved his hand.

"Then, Uncle Chu!"

Ignoring the surprised looks from Yang Xiaofeng and the others, Tian Zhiguang shamelessly continued.

All these years have passed, and there's nothing to be ashamed of.

If it were anyone else, they would call him "uncle," even if they were a high-ranking official, they would call someone younger than themselves "uncle."

"Let me introduce you. This is Comrade Yang Xiaofeng, the Executive Vice Governor of Handong Province."

"Vice Governor Yang, hello."

"This is Comrade Li Dakang, the Secretary of the Dongjing Municipal Party Committee of Handong, and the GDP leader of Handong. You two can exchange ideas if you have any."

"Secretary Li, hello, hello, please give me your guidance."

"This is Comrade Zheng Wei, my head housekeeper."

The head steward is none other than the provincial government secretary-general.

"Secretary-General Zheng, hello!"

Chu Shijun introduced them one by one, allowing everyone to get to know them.

"Xiao Tian, ​​speaking of which, starting at the end of the year, Handong will begin its assistance program for Qin Province. Our Weishui River will be assisted by Linhai City in Handong. As the top leader, you must shoulder this responsibility."

"We can discuss support in terms of funding, projects, talent, and policies. Comrade Huang Jian explained the previous situation to me. I hope we can have a good start by the end of next year, which is a whole year."

Chu Shijun said.

"Uncle Chu, don't worry. You always say that an official should benefit the people in his jurisdiction. As the local official, I will definitely do my best."

Tian Zhiguang first made a guarantee, then, recalling the rumors about Linhai, hesitated and asked, "Is it confirmed that Linhai will help us?"

"The final list isn't out yet. What, are you not satisfied?"

Chu Shijun asked in confusion.

"No, no, whoever helps us is supporting our work, and we welcome it."

Tian Zhiguang waved his hand.

"Mainly, I heard that Handong is also implementing a system of helping the north and the weak within the province, and that Linhai is helping Lianju City in Handong. Well, because some of the methods used in this assistance were inappropriate, the results haven't been ideal?"

He organized his thoughts and voiced his concerns.

Apart from Chu Shijun, the other people from Handong on the train were stunned.

Damn, good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels fast!

Does the Northwest know about such a ridiculous thing?

"Haha, what are you afraid of?"

Chu Shijun said irritably,

"I criticized them for this at the meeting before. Some of their methods were indeed inappropriate, but overall, the assistance to Lianju has been effective. The decline in ranking is simply because other cities are developing better."

That makes sense.

Tian Zhiguang nodded, glanced at Li Dakang, and said, "Since the assistance list hasn't been finalized yet, and Secretary Li is here, why don't we have Secretary Li assist us?"

"I've heard people say for a long time that Secretary Li is a key figure in Handong's GDP development, and that his economic development is booming and his targeted assistance is very effective. I think if Secretary Li helps us, we are confident that we can develop even better."

Li Dakang puffed out his chest, pleased with the praise, and said with a smile, "Comrade Zhiguang, thank you for recognizing my work. I am honored. However, the final decision on the list of counterpart assistance partners still rests with the provincial party committees of both sides."

You should beg Chu Shijun; begging me won't help.

Upon hearing this, Tian Zhiguang looked on expectantly.

"This is non-negotiable. Only by pairing large with large, medium with medium, and small with small can we develop together. If I were to have the leading city in Handong help the bottom-ranked areas, it would indeed lead to significant development in those areas, but what about the other places?"

Chu Shijun said in a deep voice.

"That makes sense, Uncle Chu. You've considered everything very thoroughly."

Tian Zhiguang knew the list was probably finalized, so he said, "Then please let us know to our brother city that is helping us. If it's Linhai, we must make sure to communicate about the assistance. If I lower the ranking, I won't be able to keep that reputation."

"What are you afraid of, you rascal?"

Chu Shijun smiled and said, "When your uncle came last year, he said you were doing a good job. Just keep up the good work. Rankings are for the higher-ups to see. No matter where you are, the economy has to keep developing and people can live in peace. That's enough."

……

The convoy proceeded smoothly without any obstacles, and the traffic lights at each intersection along the way changed in a rather clever way.

After inspecting some areas, Chu Shijun listened to some reports, affirmed the work of the relevant units, and expressed some earnest expectations.

The convoy then arrived in Guo County.

"It's been a few years since I've been back. Things are going well."

Chu Shijun looked at the straight road ahead and the buildings of varying heights nearby, and sighed.

"Uncle Chu, would you like to go and take a look at the school? Turn the corner up ahead, and it's not far from No. 1 Middle School."

Tian Zhiguang suggested.

"You've made all the arrangements in advance, haven't you?"

Chu Shijun understood this approach and nodded, saying, "Then let's go take a look. We can't let all the preparations go to waste."

"Okay!"

Tian Zhiguang immediately took out his phone and sent a message.

Upon receiving the news, the principal of No. 1 Middle School quickly led a group of school leaders to the main gate.

Once the gate was staffed, a banner was quickly put up that read, "Remembering the years we spent as classmates, and now returning home in glory—Welcome Governor Chu Shijun back to the school."

"Director Li, how's the cleaning going?"

The principal rushed back anxiously.

"It's all swept, all swept. All the trash in the bins has been taken away. Some of the naughty and messy students have been called to the small conference room for a meeting, so it won't affect the use of the large conference room. The cafeteria has also arranged for meals to be prepared..."

The middle-aged director replied quickly.

"That's good,"

The principal nodded, walked up to an elderly man in a wheelchair in the crowd, and said, "Teacher Lin, Governor Chu will be here soon. Please invite him to stay for dinner."

"Principal Luo, I don't know if I, an old man, have the right to be brought here in such a hurry..."

The old man said slowly.

"Of course you do. Governor Chu was your student back then. If you don't have face, then we certainly don't."

"Please give it a try."

"Alright then."

The old man nodded slowly. His name was Lin Hu. He was Chu Shijun's homeroom teacher in high school, and he taught him for three years, one year as a teacher and two years as a homeroom teacher.

A few minutes later, the cars of a group of leaders from Guo County, including the director of the education bureau, came to an abrupt stop at the entrance. After getting out of the cars, the group waved for the cars to drive in and not get in the way.

Then a convoy of cars came up behind them.

Passersby and vendors near the school took out their phones to take pictures when they saw this.

"Who is this Governor Chu Shijun? Isn't our governor surnamed Huang?" someone asked, looking at the banner with a puzzled expression.

A passerby explained, "You don't know Governor Chu Shijun? He's from Handong. Our TV channel has been showing him on the news every day for the past few days. He's here to discuss cooperation."

"I heard that this is Governor Chu's alma mater, and he is an outstanding alumnus. My son said that some of the notice boards inside have introductions to Governor Chu Shijun, and the teachers mention him at every major meeting."

"Yes, yes, Governor Chu is also the honorary chairman of our Writers Association, and he has written many great works..."

"That's right. A friend of mine recently heard that the Shaanxi Provincial Writers Association is compiling materials in preparation for publishing a book..."