"Yes, yes, this is Anping, Director Liu, hello, hello, yes, thank you to Director Liu and the leaders of the provincial department for their strong support..." The phone rang, and Anping's eyebrows frowned and became stiff. A forced smile flashed across his face, and Qianqian's smile was full of frustration. Which one is this, the eighth, or the ninth? If we keep going like this, this road will no longer need to be repaired. Gather everyone together, just divide the money, and then it's time to break up.
Anping's guess was correct. A road invested tens of millions of dollars has attracted the eager eyes of many people. People are still walking on the way back to Shikuan. Anping's phone number has become a hotline, familiar and unfamiliar. As long as they feel that they are a little thin in front of Anping, they all come together. Almost everyone comes for the Shikuan Highway Project, delivering earthwork, selling sand and gravel, transporting materials, sub-contracting, and issuing contracts. , all regard this highway as a piece of fat and want to swallow it all in one bite.
Although the leadership of the highway is in our hands, anyone who wants to come in and get involved must have Anping nod. However, this highway has been a one-stop process from application to project approval, from approval to payment, and Anping owes a lot. A lot of favors, but this road was specially approved by Governor Li. If you want to blatantly reach out and ask for kickbacks, the risk is too great. The cadres of the provincial departments are all human beings. No one will lose their livelihood for a little profit. fundamental.
However, there is no reason for people to help you for things that are not related to each other and have no benefits. Since they have helped you, they have ulterior motives. If it is not blatant, then they can do it on the sidelines and reach out in other ways for free. , don’t want things, or are doing business with materials, or are introducing familiar construction teams to the project. There is always a subtle way of hiding things, covering it up with a layer of legality, and turning illegal things into legal ones. The method is generally regarded as an alternative investment. Therefore, now that the Shikuan project is completed, it is time for Anping to pay off its debts.
"County Magistrate An, the start-up funds have been paid in place, and the first phase of the project can be paid at any time. This part can be done according to your wishes. I will never hold you back, brother... Ah, how should I put it? , The Provincial Sixth Construction Company is a tertiary industry company in the department, with complete qualifications and everything. It has no projects at hand and has a lot of idle people. The project of the wide highway must be contracted out. If possible..." Liu The director's voice rang loudly in my ears. He was the director of the Provincial Department of Transportation in charge of project fund allocation. He emphasized the management and use of project funds in his words, and occasionally added two sentences about something. When a company is qualified and experienced in building roads, and its projects are guaranteed, the meaning is self-evident.[
"Haha, County Magistrate An, don't mind. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work. I've been exposed to a lot of projects, and there will be other opportunities in the future, so don't embarrass your brother..." Anping mostly heard this kind of words this afternoon. He was not tired of it in his heart, but at this moment of confusion, Director Liu immediately put his words back and found a step for himself. It seemed that Anping was not in trouble, and it didn't matter if it couldn't be done, but the deep meaning was clear. It's up to you whether I can help or not.
"Ah, Director Liu, look at what you said, what does it mean to be embarrassed? Director Liu has given instructions, and it has to be done even if it doesn't work. However, Director Liu, to tell you the truth, I have received more than ten calls this afternoon. I have called, and they are all very good friends who came to me for help. I am a deputy county magistrate. If such a large amount of money is passed through my hands, it will inevitably be targeted by others. Moreover, even if this project is started, I will not be able to do it alone. People have the final say. I am still young and want to make progress. If I really eat alone, my future will be blocked. But Director Liu, if you open your mouth, you are looking down on me. I have to do it. Do you think this will work? I can't guarantee that there will be more than 80 kilometers of graded roads in total. I will give up 20 kilometers to your company..." Anping knew that anyone who could call had such connections and backgrounds, so he refused. If you are alone, you will offend a large number of people and block one door after another. You are still young and you still have a long way to make progress in the future. If this relationship is not coordinated well, you will sometimes feel uncomfortable in the future.
What's more, this road has just begun, and there are many problems in the future. Just like Director Liu, who is in charge of allocating funds and is blocking the neck of the project. If he doesn't agree, he will put some shoes on your back later. , I am afraid that there will be more twists and turns in the payment of the project funds, and it is still uncertain whether it will be obtained in the end. Moreover, there are unspoken rules in Beijiang officialdom. Project approval generally charges a 3% favor fee, Chu Liu The director didn't mention this, he just introduced the project, presumably trying to find some way to gain benefits. Although the image was ugly, it wasn't too much. He couldn't help but be hypocritical and try to deal with the matter as clearly as possible. , only if it is neat and tidy.
"Haha, County Magistrate An, you are too polite. I deserve it. Okay, I will do as you say. The Sixth Construction Company is a regular road and bridge company affiliated to the department. Don't worry about the quality of the project. It is really a shoddy project. Needless to say, the office will not agree..." The total construction cost of the 20 kilometers of main highway is almost 10 million, and the intermediary fee obtained from it is far more than a 3% rebate. Anping's attitude makes Liu Chu The director was very happy, and he also knew that for such a big project, many people would be jealous. It was simply unrealistic for him to take over the entire project by himself. Getting one-fifth of it would obviously be more than enough. exceeded his expectations.
"It should, it should. Director Liu is helping us so much. We Shikuan people also have feelings..." Anping's heart was bleeding. Director Liu touched his upper lip to his lower lip and took away one-fifth of the money. The engineering fee alone is almost a million dollars, and it’s damn easy to earn this kind of money.
"The battery is out. It's good now. It's completely quiet..." After making a simple agreement with Director Liu, the favor with the Department of Transportation was finalized, and Anping's phone also used up its last bit of battery. The word "goodbye" flashed out very gorgeously, and then there was no sound at all. This time, his ears were completely clear. After taking a long breath, Anping glanced at Li Mingli, who was sitting next to him and was snickering, and squeezed out a portion. Nye's wry smile.
"It's quiet. It can't be quiet. We're all busy outside. The people at home are still crying for food. If you don't believe me, wait until we return to the county. There may be many people waiting for us. Why don't you think about the project again and see? Is there someone more suitable..." After walking and listening, Li Mingli finally understood what it meant to be difficult to run a family. Apart from anything else, he just talked about taking care of all aspects of the relationship, which one is far, which one is close, which one is light. What's more important, if I were to do it myself, I really wouldn't be able to do it.
However, the relationship in Anping in the province is covered up, and it can be said that it is almost covered up. But as for the county, everyone is going crazy from top to bottom. Such a big project is coming back, who wouldn't be greedy to think about it? If you want to fish it out for a while, even if you can't eat meat, you should at least drink some soup. Compared with the provincial departments who know the rules and propriety, these poor people in the county are not so well-educated. Which one If he eats less, he will be like a shrew in the countryside. He will curse his mother and his ancestors for three generations. Anping will throw him out. Such a life is really difficult. Li Mingli's face is full of embarrassment.
"Haha, you don't have to worry about this. You can't work on high-grade highways without qualifications. The conditions of enterprises in the county are not enough. At best, they can only compete and compete for auxiliary projects such as slope protection, fences, sand and gravel earthwork, etc. The overall situation is difficult for you. My idea is..." It seems that this afternoon, the calls from gods from all walks of life were so menacing that they scared Li Mingli. He actually wanted to back out. This is not a good sign. It seems that You have to give him some reassurance and comfort him.
Before Anping finished speaking, he kept silent. The driver who was concentrating on driving suddenly slowed down and interrupted the conversation between Anping and Li Mingli: "County Magistrate, someone is waving to stop in front of you. He seems to be Secretary Shao’s younger brother…”
The driver's words caused Anping and Li Mingli to raise their heads at the same time. They poked their heads and looked through the car. Sure enough, there were several people standing in front of them waving. The leader was Shao Jianglei's younger brother Lao Pin, who was wearing a black windbreaker and also Wearing big sunglasses, his tall figure stood in the autumn wind, his clothes were fluttering, and he was dressed very stylishly. The worried Li Mingli slapped his forehead, looked at Anping with a face full of embarrassment and said: "Look, I said Why? You don't have to go home, people have already caught up with you. Everyone else is easy to get rid of, but this old guy is always greedy and can't get enough. He is the most annoying. We have to make an agreement first. I will be the bad guy and you will be the red face. , I will deal with these people, but you have to make the final decision..."
"It doesn't matter if he is difficult to deal with. Without Secretary Shao, he is just a little shrimp. He can't make any trouble at all. Secretary Shao and I have made an agreement long ago. No matter who wants to subcontract the project, he must follow my rules. ..." As early as the beginning of the highway project application, Anping offered to compensate the construction company under Laopin's name in order to win over Shao Jianglei. Although there were twists and turns and endless battles during the project application process, the two parties have now reached an understanding and maintained To maintain a balanced situation, this compensation must continue, and Laopin rushed to the boundary intersection so accurately to greet him. It is probably because he heard the news of Anping's return from Shao Jianglei and received Shao Jianglei's instructions.
However, compensation can be given to old products, but how much and how to give it is not up to Shao Jianglei. There are more wolves and less meat, even in the entire Fengyuan area of Crouching Tigers, Hidden Dragons, there is no telling which god hiding in the corner will jump out and stretch out his hand. If you divide the project neatly and fail to balance the relationships and interests of all parties, then you will be in trouble.