Xu Lang glanced at Lu Decai coldly, and said to himself that when the matter was resolved, he would have to take action on this guy first. He didn't have any sense of the overall situation, so what kind of official could he be?
Fortunately, Lu Yanling was alert and didn't wait for the villagers to seize the opportunity to make another fuss. She said loudly: "I promise, I guarantee it as the township chief and party member. The money will be distributed to everyone within three days. Everyone will go home and wait for the news." Once we have processed the payment, we will immediately notify everyone to collect it, and we will never break our promise!”
The villagers were relieved after hearing the mayor's assurance, and the noise gradually subsided.
Then, Lu Yanling took the trouble to assure her that she was just about to swear and curse, and she gradually dispersed under the persuasion of the village director Chen Wang.
Lu Yanling and other officials finally breathed a sigh of relief and then noticed Xu Lang.
Xu Lang walked up to Lu Yanling and said with a smile: "Mr. Lu, please take a step to speak."
Lu Yanling frowned and asked, "Excuse me, are you..."
Xu Lang smiled and said nothing, so Lu Yanling said, "Let's talk in my office."
Arriving at the township head's office, Xu Lang closed the door, then asked with a smile: "Senior sister, don't you recognize me?"
"Senior sister?" Lu Yanling looked at Xu Lang with wide eyes. After a few seconds, she suddenly realized it and exclaimed: "Oh my god, you are...Xu Lang?"
Xu Lang smiled and said, "Hey, it's guaranteed to be genuine."
"Ouch!" Lu Yanling was pleasantly surprised: "It's really you. Wow, you've grown taller and become more handsome. I don't recognize you at all."
Xu Lang laughed: "Haha, I think you were the one who received me on the first day of school. You took me through various procedures and then took me to the dormitory. You were exhausted, haha."
"Haha." Lu Yanling said with a smile: "I was a senior at that time and was about to graduate. So many juniors and juniors came to register that day. We did... Yes, you became the mayor's secretary last year. I also wanted to I came to seek friendship with you, but I felt too embarrassed, so I didn’t go..."
Xu Lang smiled bitterly and said, "You should go. At least I can treat you to dinner. I received a lot of care from you at the university. I will always remember it."
"Thank you, thank you for remembering me." Lu Yanling was very touched: "I heard... that after Mayor Chen, you gained the favor of the new mayor, and even saved the residents of a residential building in a critical moment. You have become a hero, you are really good, congratulations."
Xu Lang smiled and said: "Don't congratulate me. You have become the township head at such a young age based on your own ability. I should be the one to congratulate you."
"Hey, don't mention it." Lu Yanling also smiled bitterly, but she did not say the reason, but said: "You are far away in Ninghai, how come you come to this poor valley?"
Xu Lang said: "I was sent by the mayor because she received a report letter saying that the pollution here is very serious. No, this happened to be the same situation as before."
"Oh my God, does the mayor know?" Lu Yanling suddenly became nervous: "Then I, then I am really derelict in my duty..."
Xu Lang consoled him: "You have just arrived. Even if you find someone to take responsibility, it is not your turn. However, the current situation must be dealt with quickly, otherwise it will always be the people who suffer."
"You're right." Lu Yanling said: "To solve the problem, you have to find someone from their manufacturer. I plan to go there right away. You have a rest first. I'll treat you to dinner tonight."
Xu Lang said: "No, I want to go with you. At least I can help you."
Lu Yanling was a little embarrassed: "How can this be done? This is my responsibility..."
"Stop talking." Xu Lang said, "The mayor sent me. I also have a responsibility, so let's go together."
Let’s talk about Qiu Mingyue.
After she filmed the riot, she lost no time in interviewing several villagers. In addition to the pollution situation, the interviews also included government land acquisition and the construction of office buildings.
When Xu Lang and Lu Yanling came downstairs, she took the initiative to step forward.
When Xu Lang saw her, he smiled and said to Lu Yanling: "Let me introduce to you, this is reporter Qiu from the provincial TV station, and this is Mayor Lu."
Lu Yanling was shocked by Qiu Mingyue's beauty. She held her hand and smiled and said, "Hello, reporter Qiu, you are welcome to interview."
Qiu Mingyue smiled and said, "Thank you, Mayor Lu. Where are you going?"
Xu Lang said: "We are going to the mining company for on-site investigation. If you want to go, come with us."
Qiu Mingyue smiled and said: "Of course I want to go, let's go together."
Xu Lang didn't drive this time because he was worried that Lu Yanling would figure out the car and license plate, so he chose to take her car.
The Jetta's shock absorbers were even worse, making Xu Lang and Qiu Mingyue even more uncomfortable.
Fortunately, it's not far, and it only took more than half an hour to get there.
The copper-zinc mining area is at the foot of Huangniuling Mountain, which is the upper reaches of the river. The wastewater from the mining area is discharged directly into the river. There are white foam floating on the river, and a pungent smell permeates the air.
Jetta walked along the dirt road to the mining area. The security guard guarding the door heard that the mayor was coming, and he quickly called inside to report.
The person who ran out to greet him was a middle-aged fat man. Looking at his huge beer belly rolling up and down, this guy had no idea how much fat and water he had eaten.
Zou Quanshun, the deputy township head in charge of environmental protection who came with him, introduced: "Leader, this is the mining area manager Jin Jinke; Manager Jin, this is the newly appointed township head Lu."
Because he didn't know Xu Lang and didn't know what he did, he didn't introduce him, which was a bit embarrassing.
Xu Lang stretched out his hand to Jin Jinke: "Hello, Manager Jin, Xu Lang."
"Oh!" Jin Jinke pretended to be surprised, grabbed Xu Lang's hand tightly, and said with a flattering smile: "Welcome leaders to come to the company to guide the work, Mayor Lu, please come in."
Qiu Mingyue played the role of a reporter and naturally did not go in. She kept taking pictures outside.
When we arrived at the reception room, two beauties in cheongsam immediately brought us fragrant coffee.
Jin Jinke took out a pack of good cigarettes, but Xu Lang refused.
Lu Yanling said: "Manager Jin, we came here today to see your production situation. Is it okay?"
"No problem, no problem." Jin Jinke said with a smile: "I just heard about your appointment, and I was thinking of finding a time to visit the leader, but I didn't expect you to come in person, haha."
Walking out of the door of the office building, Xu Lang suddenly said: "Let's go to your sewage outlet first."
"This..." Jin Jinke's expression changed, and he stopped and said, "Leader, the sewage outlet is nothing to look at. The smell is terrible, but it's still..."
"No." Xu Lang interrupted him: "Take us there now."
"Yes, go this way."
In desperation, Jin Jinke could only take Xu Lang there.
Since Zou Quanshun was already very familiar with this place, Jin Jinke did not dare to cheat.
When I came to the sewage outlet, I saw yellow water with a pungent smell pouring down from the mouth of the pipe, and there was a small river below.
Xu Lang and Lu Yanling looked ugly. They stayed for a while and turned away without saying anything.
