Clatter, what fell down were kraft paper envelopes, dozens or hundreds of them, piled up into a small mountain in front of Li Yuanlang.

He looked at Chang Ming in surprise and asked, "What is this?"

Chang Ming explained: "When the old man passed away, these are all the big guys' thoughts. Please take stock of them."

Li Yuanlang leaned back on his chair and said displeasedly: "Chang Ming, it's not good to do this. I firmly refuse to accept gifts in disguise. You can return them to everyone and thank them for me. I will accept the gift if you think so."

I don’t want any money.”

"My brother, the county magistrate, this is a human thing, not accepting gifts or bribes. Besides, if you go back and chill people's hearts without saying anything, you will offend others." Chang Ming advised.

Li Yuanlang looked at the brown paper envelopes, and several of them even had the corners of hundred-dollar bills exposed.

He frowned and waved his hand, "Okay, you put it here first and let me think about how to deal with it."

"Okay." Chang Ming was about to walk out when he was stopped by Li Yuanlang: "Go and inform us that the county government party group meeting will be held at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. Unless there are special circumstances, everyone will attend."

After Chang Ming took the order and left, Li Yuanlang called Wang Zhongqiu in.

Looking at a pile of things, Wang Zhongqiu stood hesitantly and hesitated to speak.

"Mid-Autumn Festival, I give you a task. Sort these out and give me a list, as well as the amount of money for each person and the total amount."

Wang Zhongqiu looked at Li Yuanlang strangely, somewhat confused.

He believed that Li Yuanlang would ask him to count the total number and then donate it to a charity organization such as the Red Cross.

But this time, Li Yuanlang wanted to see the detailed list, which was a bit unexpected.

Could it be that the county magistrate changed his original intention and followed the example of others and engaged in worldly relations?

With doubts, Wang Zhongqiu returned to the office. Hesitatingly, he took out the envelope he had prepared long ago from his pocket. There was one thousand yuan there.

He had been hesitant. Based on his understanding of Li Yuanlang, he would never accept the gift.

However, government departments, including the county party committee, all followed suit, and even the main leaders of the lower towns expressed their feelings in this way.

If everyone follows money, the leader may not remember it, but if someone doesn't follow money, he will definitely remember it.

Wang Zhongqiu had no such intention at first. He thought that Li Yuanlang would definitely refuse to accept it.

Unable to stand Liu Ting's repeated reminders and analyzing the pros and cons, Wang Zhongqiu wrapped the envelope and made a decision based on the situation.

Seeing this situation, Wang Zhongqiu gritted his teeth, simply put his envelopes together, counted them carefully, and included his name and the amount of money.

At this moment, Li Yuanlang picked up the phone and called Lei Zhen, asking Secretary Lei if he had time. He wanted to meet.

Lei Zhen readily agreed and said that he would personally make hot tea and wait to taste it with County Magistrate Li.

Li Yuanlang saw Wang Zhongqiu busy and did not take him with him. He got into his Audi car alone and asked Lao Qian to take him to the county party committee compound.

As expected, Lei Zhen did not break his promise. As soon as Li Yuanlang came in, he immediately stood up and came over to greet him. He held Li Yuanlang's hand tightly with both hands and looked up and down: "Yuan Long, you have lost weight and become haggard."

"I haven't had much rest these days and haven't eaten much. It's inevitable to lose weight."

"I understand." Lei Zhen said while letting Li Yuanlang sit down on the sofa.

There was black tea brewing in the health-preserving pot on the coffee table. Lei Zhen poured a cup for Li Yuanlang himself, "This is this year's new tea, Lapsang Souchong. I heard that you have researched on tea. Please try the quality of this tea."

Li Yuanlang did have some research on tea. At first, because Zheng Haiyang liked to drink tea, he also worked hard to discuss the truth and exchange feelings with Zheng Haiyang over tea.

The tea soup in front of me was bright yellow with reddish color, clear and bright, and tasted fresh and mellow in the mouth.

The core characteristics of Lapsang Souchong are pure, mellow, smooth and fresh, accompanied by a strong aroma of pine smoke. The longan soup is rich in aroma, delicious and durable.

"Yes, it is this year's new tea, and the quality is not low." Li Yuanlang took a sip and nodded in praise.

"I don't have much research on tea, I just drink it to quench my thirst." Lei Zhen immediately poured another cup for Li Yuanlang.

"I heard people say that the tea you drink is different throughout the year. It seems to be a spring drink. It means you drink scented tea in spring, green tea in summer, autumn, autumn... what is it?"

Li Yuanlang hurriedly took it and said, "Drink green tea in autumn and black tea in winter."

"That's right, you still know more than me. I see that you have researched on drinking tea, haha."

Taking tea as a topic can make the atmosphere of the conversation relaxed. Lei Zhen really has good intentions.

"Secretary Lei, during this Winter Fishing Festival, the county government will fully cooperate with the county committee to make this event a success."

Li Yuanlang first expressed his attitude and told Lei Zhen that the county committee would take the lead and the county government would assist. This was exactly the result Lei Zhen wanted to see.

"There is no need for me to be the leader and you to be the auxiliary. The county committee and county government are just one family. They are all working under the leadership of the party to serve the people."

Lei Zhen said this, but his heart was still warm.

Next, the two exchanged views on some matters regarding the Winter Fishing Festival and reached an agreement.

After talking about this matter, Lei Zhen said with emotion: "Lao Gu's death is a great loss to the country and the people. The higher-ups spoke highly of Lao Gu and it was very pertinent. Yuen Long, you have to express your condolences."

He also patted Li Yuanlang's thigh to comfort him.

"Thank you, Secretary Lei." Li Yuanlang nodded in response.

"I saw you at the farewell scene, and the boss even shook hands with you and said something. Yuen Long, it's a great honor." Lei Zhen sighed: "For those of us, it's a great honor to be able to see his true appearance in this life."

Fortunately, let alone shaking hands and talking to him. Yuen Long, I envy you so much."

At first glance, this sounds like a good thing, but when you think about it carefully, it has a strong sour taste. It makes you even more jealous that Yuen Long had such an opportunity by climbing a high branch of the Gu family.

Li Yuanlang said: "Secretary Lei, I am relieved now that I have figured out some things. No matter how high your official status, you are all human beings, just like us. There is nothing special."

"No, no." Lei Zhen shook his head repeatedly, "That's different. Wherever you are, your vision and perspective will be different, and what you think and do will be very different."

"I don't deny this, I just think there's no need to take this matter too seriously. I'm still me, the county magistrate under the leadership of the Daiding County Party Committee, just like before."

"Haha, Yuen Long, what you said..." Lei Zhen pointed at Li Yuen Long, but he was very happy to see the hidden second half of the sentence.

"Secretary Lei, there is something else I want to report to you."

Lei Zhen picked up the tea cup and touched his lips, "Please tell me."

"Director Chang brought me a lot of random money. Secretary Lei, you know me. I don't like doing this. I think..."

Before Li Yuanlang could finish speaking, Lei Zhen interjected: "I know this, Yuen Long, it is human nature to reciprocate courtesy. When Director Ningshan asked me for my opinion, after all, it was an old man who passed away, and due to emotions and reasons, everyone hoped that through this kind of

There is nothing wrong with expressing my condolences to you."

"Since it is everyone's wish, I can't deny it. But please don't worry, I have made a rigid rule. It is all voluntary. The maximum contribution amount cannot exceed one thousand yuan. This will not have any adverse impact on you. After all, it is everyone's sentiment.

, if you don’t accept it, it will hurt people’s hearts, which will not be good for your future work.”

Li Yuanlang pondered for a moment, "Okay, I understand what Secretary Lei means. I think this money can be at my disposal, okay?"

Lei Zhen smiled, "It's your money to begin with, so of course you have the final say."

Back in the office, Li Yuanlang called Zhang Zhongqiang over and asked them about their trip to inspect the branch venue in the towns below.

Because the old man was seriously ill, Li Yuanlang only went to Fusha Town, and Zhang Zhongqiang led the team in several other towns.

"County Magistrate, this is the report we came out with. Please read it." With that said, Zhang Zhongqiang handed over a printed document.

"I won't read it, Zhongqiang. Please tell me the final inspection results."

Zhang Zhongqiang said: "We all believe that Fusha Town has the most advantages among these towns. They focus on the Manchu folk customs of Lanqi Village, which are very unique and innovative."

Li Yuanlang nodded in agreement, "Yes, Feng Lingxue has really put a lot of effort into this aspect, which gives people an amazing feeling. Besides, they are close to the Qingliang River, and the winter fishing area is no less good than Zhongguang Village."

"But..." Zhang Zhongqiang showed an unspeakable secret and was very hesitant.
Chapter completed!