Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

"Secretary, the people from the Industry Bureau are here again, it's the same thing as before. Should we see them or not?"

The secretary stood at the door, not daring to go in.

Upon seeing Secretary Dong shake his head, he shrank his neck and backed out the door, closing it behind him.

However, less than two minutes later, two executives from state-owned enterprises arrived at the door of Secretary Dong's office, crying and shouting that they wanted to see Secretary Dong.

He looked like he was about to kneel down before his secretary.

Finally, left with no other choice, the secretary entered the room once again.

Secretary Dong knew he couldn't avoid it sooner or later, so he brought in several executives from the Industrial Bureau and state-owned enterprises.

These guys were old acquaintances; they exchanged glances and knew they'd wasted their time.

After all, we're all working towards the same goal.

If they go in one by one, they might be able to get a few thousand rubles in foreign exchange by virtue of their relationship with Secretary Dong.

We should meet with Secretary Dong together.

This is equivalent to Secretary Dong having already rejected several people.

"Secretary Dong, I'm sorry to bother you."

"I don't want to keep bothering you, but the factory can't wait."

"Yes, Secretary Dong, the coal shipment is about to start. If we don't start production soon and resolve the equipment issues, the workers won't have enough money to buy coal to get through the winter."

"..."

Upon entering the house.

These people eagerly shared their difficulties.

He was afraid that once he finished speaking, his words would end up in someone else's mouth.

After all, the Russian delegation is coming soon.

This was personally invited by Secretary Dong. As long as you come, you'll leave some foreign exchange behind.

They don't need much; a few thousand foreign exchange reserves will suffice.

This is not the future; in the future, Russian money will be worthless.

It takes several thousand foreign exchange reserves to exchange for a few hundred of our money.

But at that time, the exchange rate was the opposite; we could only exchange tens of dollars for one ruble.

These people all have incredibly sensitive noses.

As long as Secretary Dong doesn't give in.

They resorted to crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide; they were even willing to live right outside Secretary Dong's office.

"Secretary Dong, we're even poorer. Our workers can't even afford to eat; they're only able to eat cornbread now."

Just when the last state-owned enterprise executive had run out of words, he made up this sentence.

Secretary Dong slammed the documents in his hand onto the table.

There was a loud crack!

The office fell silent instantly.

"You!! You!! You're all wolf cubs! Just a few days ago, I went to Liaoning Province and got two thousand rubles, and you all acted like wolves smelling meat!"

They've been blocking my door for three days, and before I even had a chance to enjoy my money, you've already divided it up.

"It's only been a few days, how could they be dying already? Director Yan, I remember you just hauled three train cars of planned coal from Jixi a few days ago. What, are you going to open a boiler factory?"

Three train cars of coal weren't enough to go around?

And you! Director Lu, what does your inability to afford food have to do with foreign exchange? The toilet paper you produce isn't even good enough to wipe your own bottom with. And what about the cadres in our building?

Some people would rather use newspaper than your toilet paper, saying it leaves a sticky residue after wiping and they have to use their hands to clean it up. Why don't they use that time to research your technology?!

Secretary Dong is a true intellectual, a writer recognized even by the central government.

But today, he was truly angry.

Everyone could tell that if they continued, the other person would start cursing.

"Secretary, there's nothing we can do. It's a limitation of our equipment, that's for sure..."

"We have our own difficulties, but since the Russians are coming this time, they have to leave me some, just a little bit."

"..."

Does it matter if the boss gets angry?

It's important, and it's not important.

There's no real vitality in officialdom.

Either we're not on the same boat, or even if you're the Party Secretary, I'd still dare to slam my fist on the table and glare at you!

Moreover, the more heated the argument, the more beneficial it is to one's own development.

If you're in the same boat, then it doesn't matter if you're angry or not, as long as you achieve something. Even if you're pointing fingers at each other and cursing each other right now, it doesn't matter.

"Oh my, you guys! Really..."

Secretary Dong simply couldn't bring himself to say the words "thick-skinned."

After a long silence, he finally sighed and said, "Go back, all of you. As long as there's something for everyone, you'll definitely get your share."

However, you all need to produce some results. Reform and opening up is an inevitable path, and you've all seen the problems encountered in those pilot programs.

If we don't plan ahead now, and problems arise in the future, it won't just be a problem for a few of us, but for the livelihoods of hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of people.

"Now there are seven pilot counties. Take a closer look at the report from Danjiangkou County, which is doing the best."

The group exchanged glances, realizing that Secretary Dong had already gone this far.

He then left with his head down.

"By the way, Xiao Yan, Xiao Lu, you two keep an eye out, another young man is coming over in a bit, you can meet him together."

Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive.

Led by Milan, Lu Weiguo arrived at the door of Secretary Dong's office.

These past few days, the two of them have been followed by a tagalong, ostensibly there to protect them.

We wandered around the provincial capital together for three days.

On the first day, Sister Cuihua also ate, drank, and had fun with the three of them.

After watching a movie, going to the park, and watching a dance troupe's performance, the four drunkards each drank their fill of Wuliangye liquor.

The impulsive Lu Weiguo even contacted Village Chief Zhao, asking him to deliver the three cases to Zhao Kaishan.

Upon hearing that the gift was for these individuals, Zhao Kaishan put down his work and personally delivered it.

Previously, in the battle with the Qian family, Zhao Kaishan was the eagle protecting the chicks.

However, it has only been a little over a year, how come I need Lu Weiguo to introduce me to his connections!

But on the second day, and the third day...

Sister Cuihua was busy with her work, going to the front lines to investigate and solve problems.

But Hu Dayun was like a leech, sticking to the two of them every step of the way.

I spent two whole days in the library!

Although what that Russian guy said sounded like gibberish to him.

They were snoring loudly across from me, drooling all over the floor.

But they just won't leave.

Milan disliked him and gave him the nickname "Mangy Dog".

They even threatened to report him for leaving his post.

But Lu Weiguo knew the reason why he did this: he was only in his thirties, so young and outstanding.

It's definitely time to consider important life decisions.

Milan now looks at Lu Weiguo with nothing but curiosity and admiration.

Even knowing that Lu Weiguo had a family, it didn't change her mind at all.

How could he not watch!

"Wei Guo, Milan! You're both here. Please come in and have a seat. How have things been these past few days? You're both outstanding young people; the future belongs to you young people!"

Secretary Dong's attitude changed extremely quickly.

The two were highly regarded.

When Director Yan and Factory Director Lu saw Lu Weiguo, their brows furrowed slightly, and they immediately recalled the day the Ten Outstanding Youths were awarded.

It seems this is the same comrade who talked with Secretary Dong for a long time!