Chapter 2390 - 2390

Originally, gatekeeper Qin Xuping wanted to accompany Liu Zhizhong to the meeting room, but Liu Zhizhong politely declined, saying the main gate was important, and he already knew the place, so he could go there on his own!

The young gatekeeper smiled and didn't follow him. After pointing the way, he returned to his post.

In Qin Xuping's eyes, this new mayor seemed too young. Could he be just over twenty?

How could there be such a young mayor? And to be sent to this place so young, isn't that a pity?

Although Liu Zhizhong had a reputation, in a place like Linxi Town, he was really unknown.

Anyway, those who come here are just people without prospects.

Qin Xuping only felt sorry from his conscience, seeing that Liu Zhizhong, being young and talented, was exiled to this place. What a shame.

Liu Zhizhong arrived at the meeting room welcoming him, which was also the largest meeting room of the town's government, akin to a small auditorium.

Outside, he heard noise inside, quite lively.

Moreover, the thick smell of smoke was wafting straight outside, the smoke was truly abundant!

The cadres here, ha, are all the kind without prospects, so smoking and drinking are the norm.

Here, you don't need to clock in for work, management is quite lax. Anyway, there are always people who do the monthly attendance on time, most people are similar, without absentmindedness for no reason.

If you need to take leave, it's convenient too, just give a heads up, there's not many procedures.

After all, in a place far from the Emperor's reach, everyone is just muddling through the days, one day at a time, why take things too seriously.

Moreover, being serious doesn't have a damn use, so what's the point of being serious?

But the terrible thing is, Liu Zhizhong came here already determined to be serious.

At this time, someone also said, "Hey, Secretary Yang, why hasn't Mayor Liu come? Could something have happened on the way?"

"How could that be? Who meets trouble on the path to official inauguration? That's not auspicious, right?"

"Auspicious for what? Just getting sent to our poor town to be a mayor is already unlucky, right? What's the use of auspiciousness?"

"Hahaha…"

The whole hall burst into hearty laughter, happy as can be.

And the voice of town committee secretary Yang Ze Ping also rang out, "Everyone be serious, stop talking nonsense. I'll make a call to check with Mayor Liu... uh..."

Saying this, he paused because the door opened, and Liu Zhizhong was standing at the entrance.

Immediately, Yang Ze Ping said, "Hey? You... Mayor Liu?"

Liu Zhizhong nodded and smiled, "Yes, Secretary Yang!"

Yang Ze Ping stood up quickly, and other leaders also stood up one by one, showing a stance of welcoming the new mayor.

Liu Zhizhong smiled, quite relaxed, nodding and greeting everyone as he entered the meeting room.

At this moment, the entire room suddenly grew quiet, all eyes turned to him.

In everyone's eyes, Mayor Liu was truly young!

A good young man, actually... sent to this place? Hmm, it's a bit of a pity, huh!

Apparently, being handsome isn't helpful, this seems like he offended someone, right?

Anyway, although Linxi is very far from the urban area, the business between Liu Zhizhong and Zhang Xiaoyang has always been a table topic.

Those working in the towns are actually aware of it. Linxi Town is no exception.

Now, hey, some sympathize, some laugh, and some just watch the fun.

Anyway, Liu Zhizhong's arrival means he shouldn't think of any comeback!

Liu Zhizhong went on stage, shaking hands with Yang Ze Ping and others, as Yang Ze Ping introduced the seated leaders, including the deputy secretary and assistant mayor, to Liu Zhizhong one by one.

Even though there were quite a few names, Liu Zhizhong had an excellent memory, and he was able to remember them.

After shaking hands one by one, Liu Zhizhong naturally sat in the mayor's seat, next to Yang Ze Ping.

Yang Ze Ping, also nearing retirement, although serving as the secretary here, only sought to coast until retirement, quickly leaving when it's time.

Today, with the new mayor's inauguration, the secretary made sure to carry his own weight, so this county-wide cadre meeting was announced to begin by him, starting with his speech.

Anyway, everything was just formalism; everything was just pleasantries. Saying some nice lies is a lot easier than saying unpleasant truths, helps save face, makes it passable.

Regarding what Yang Ze Ping said in his speech about how Liu Zhizhong could contribute to Linxi's Party and government work, bringing new changes and making major contributions to the town's economic revitalization and development, no one truly believes it. Just listen as a joke, as a formality.

He was giving his speech on stage, while most of the audience wasn't really listening because it was all a show, and everyone was accustomed to it.

The rest were scrolling through their phones, watching little videos or other content they were interested in, simply not wanting to listen to these speeches.

When it's time to applaud, everyone just does a bit of clapping.

Anyway, it's almost noon, and the town committee's government canteen has already prepared lunch. It's a special welcome lunch for Mayor Liu, with substantial dishes, which everyone is actually looking forward to more.

In the eyes of Linxi's Party and government cadres, it doesn't matter who becomes secretary or mayor, eating is more important than welcoming leaders.

As long as the meal is good, as long as it's filling, who's leading doesn't matter.

Ah Linxi, this haven of exile unchanged over decades, a town of thirty thousand people, it truly has its own political ecosystem, ha...

Liu Zhizhong sat on the stage, listening to Yang Ze Ping's pleasantries, observing the reactions below, and of course realized how tough his next tasks were going to be.

Frankly, those who put this young and promising mayor into their eyes seemed to be none, or maybe really none? But the young gatekeeper Qin Xuping seemed especially respectful to him, ha...

Indeed, Liu Zhizhong could sense the Party and government cadres in Linxi Town were really just Biding time, a group of older men mixed with some middle-aged women, sigh… Not to mention no youngsters, all are people in their forties and fifties, let alone young and beautiful ladies. In such a backward exiled place, this kind of population distribution is really normal.

After Yang Ze Ping was done speaking, other leaders also spoke, and it was time for Mayor Liu Zhizhong to make his speech.

Below, there was applause, quite enthusiastic. Because as per tradition, once the new mayor's speech was over, it was time to eat, to enjoy the substantial dishes, and also see how much the new mayor could drink.

Getting the new mayor drunk was the ultimate fun, ha...

Hey, the people here have no political pursuits; their life's pleasure is just this, sigh~~~~~