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

After hanging up the phone, Ye Wentao knocked on the door and came in.

"Secretary, let me give you a brief overview of today's schedule. Please see if there are any adjustments needed."

Ye Wentao placed a glass of water on the table and then said, "8:30, Provincial Development and Reform Commission... 9:00, Provincial..."

Chu Shijun tapped his fingers lightly on the table, nodding occasionally. After he finished speaking, he said, "Transfer these items to Comrade Daoheng regarding industry and information technology, finance, etc., and have him come up with his opinion first. As for the rest, push them forward. Notify Comrade Nuojun to wait for me at that land in the suburbs of Tianhe City at three o'clock this afternoon. Just have him and Comrade Xueyu come."

"Okay, Secretary."

Ye Wentao nodded and made a note on the document.

in the afternoon.

On the outskirts of Tianhe City, outside that street in the urban area.

Xu Nuojun and Jiang Xueyu, along with their respective secretaries and a group of unnamed staff members, waited.

There were still no cars on the main road, even though the residential area had been deserted and abandoned for a long time.

"Comrade Nuojun, Secretary Chu has arrived."

After waiting a few more minutes, Jiang Xueyu wiped her sweat and suddenly spotted a convoy of cars appearing on the road in the distance.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the convoy arrived in front of them.

Xu Nuojun and Jiang Xueyu spotted the car and ran forward faster than each other to open the car door.

"Secretary Chu,"

"Secretary Chu,"

Chu Shijun stepped out of the car, looked at the beads of sweat on their foreheads, and criticized, "We agreed on three o'clock, you two are quite early, aren't you? You must be sweltering!"

"Secretary Chu, we just arrived. Thank you for your concern. It's not hot."

Xu Nuojun wiped his sweat and said with a smile.

"If it's not hot, just stand in the sun."

Chu Shijun glanced at the two of them, took two steps forward, put his hands on his hips, and looked into the distance.

As far as the eye can see, gentle slopes stretch out in waves, and the forests are lush and verdant. At the end of the road, behind a narrow gate, one can vaguely see an old house.

"Secretary Chu, since we reclaimed this land, we've had people assigned to guard it, and all the data has been compiled."

Tell me about it.

Chu Shijun nodded and walked inside, with Ye Wentao following beside him, holding a water glass.

Xu Nuojun took the folder from his secretary, opened it, and read aloud from behind: "This land, totaling about 820 mu, has been completely reclaimed in accordance with the law, with closed-loop procedures, cleared ownership, and thoroughly incorporated into the municipal land reserve."

"Within the core area, all valuable tree species and flowers have been registered and recorded..."

After the group went inside, the guards quickly opened the door.

Listening to the introduction along the internal road, the group soon arrived outside a large cluster of ancient houses.

"This core residential area covers 28 acres and was built several decades ago..."

Chu Shijun paused for a moment in front of the door, but did not go in. Instead, he continued to walk deeper into the area and eventually arrived at a high point on the back mountain. He climbed the steps, with several small hills on the left and right below him. Looking ahead, he could see the Tianhe urban area in the distance.

At this moment, Ye Wentao, Xu Nuojun, Jiang Xueyu, and others were covered in sweat, including some of the younger people.

Chu Shijun's face was covered with only a thin layer of sweat, and his breathing was steady, which made them, especially the young people accompanying him, feel somewhat ashamed.

"Such a large piece of land, occupying a prime location on the outskirts of the city, secluded in a corner with convenient transportation, has been abandoned for many years; it's such a pity."

Abandoned?

Xu Nuojun and Jiang Xueyu exchanged a glance. Just two months ago, there were still people living here.

However, if you say it has been wasted for many years, then let's just say it has been wasted for many years.

"What are your city committee's considerations regarding this land?"

Chu Shijun looked at the two of them.

"That's right, Secretary Chu. We've discussed this land before. The Municipal Party Committee and the Natural Resources Bureau have conducted multiple rounds of assessments and repeated demonstrations, and based on the land's inherent characteristics and the city's needs, we've finalized an overall plan that prioritizes public welfare and public use."

Xu Nuojun pointed to an old house not far away at the foot of the mountain.

"This core old house must be completely preserved. We can consider transforming it into an anti-corruption research and education base. The entire plot should be mainly used for ecological conservation and government support, with reserves left undeveloped and commercialization strictly prohibited."

Chu Shijun nodded slightly and affirmed, "This idea is acceptable. We absolutely cannot engage in commercial development, build luxury residential buildings, or engage in capital speculation. Top-tier land resources must be used for the overall public good, cadre development, and the long-term development of the city."

"Old buildings and old sites, which retain old customs and old rules, are perfect for being transformed into a base for studying and researching anti-corruption."

"What was once a private retreat has now become a public place for educating people. This is the true value of the land and the best embodiment of the rectification of social atmosphere."

Everyone knew what this meant.

He turned to Xu Nuojun, his tone becoming more serious, and said, "Comrade Nuojun, your municipal party committee must expedite the implementation. First, do not damage the original appearance of the old house; preserve its history. Second, the entire process must be public-interest oriented and transparent, with no disguised commercial operations allowed. Finally, it must be a long-term, sustainable effort, making this land a benchmark for Tianhe City in revitalizing existing land and rectifying its political conduct."

"In addition, you just mentioned that there are precious tree species and other resources inside. If it is to be used as a research and study base, we must take good protective measures to avoid damage."

"As for the surrounding land, it should be incorporated into the development of urban public service projects as soon as possible, and transformed into parks, leisure service areas, and other facilities for citizens to enjoy leisure and entertainment, so as to realize its final value."

"Yes, Secretary Chu, we will definitely implement it as soon as possible."

Xu Nuojun and the other person nodded, glancing at the house below and the lush forests in the nearby mountains.

Now look what's happened, the person is gone, and their house has been ransacked.

Why dwell on the past?

"Let's go."

As the group descended the mountain, Chu Shijun didn't glance at the house again when they passed by.

Only after he got back into the car and the convoy started its return journey did he glance at the back through the rearview mirror.

……

Back in the office, before I could even sit down properly, Zhao Zhi came over.

"Comrade Zhao Zhi, what's the matter?"

Seeing that Zhao Zhi's expression was not good, Chu Shijun asked curiously.

"Secretary Chu, several projects and a crucial amount of funding have been blocked."

Zhao Zhi said in a deep voice.

"Um?"

Chu Shijun's gaze sharpened. If Zhao Zhi could speak up, it must be a provincial project.

"The provincial-level anti-corruption education demonstration projects, special funds for urban and rural ecological conservation, and support funds for revitalizing old urban areas—all of these have been rejected by the Development and Reform Commission and the Finance Department. We are demanding a reiteration of these measures."

"There's also the artificial intelligence project. The 50 billion yuan in funding from higher authorities for the next quarter has been cut by 30 billion yuan."

"I called to inquire about the situation, and they said that some aspects were unclear and inconsistent with policies. There has been no breakthrough in the artificial intelligence project yet, so the funding disbursement has been slowed down, with a focus on supplementing support for other areas. Further discussion will follow."

Zhao Zhi felt a lump in his throat.

He was really frustrated. These were all projects he had been pushing hard to promote in order to show off his abilities. They had already been approved and submitted to the provincial party committee. However, after a week of review, the results were all blocked, rejected, or cut.