South to North: A Prison Guard at the Beginning

Chapter 383 Lu Yuejin's Anger

"Governor Lu, I wonder which project you are talking about? There are many projects being implemented in Daoli District now, and new projects are being built everywhere." Yuan Mu asked with a smile.

Lu Yuejin raised his eyebrows. In his opinion, Yuan Mu must know which project he mentioned. Is he just kidding him now?

"It's a project to purchase land for 7 million."

"Oh, you're talking about the project that Vice Mayor Zhou brought in, right?"

"Correct."

"That project cannot be approved for the time being. The investor found by Vice Mayor Zhou needs to bid fairly with other investors for the land. As you know, the land in Daoli District is extremely popular now, and it must be won through bidding." Yuan Mu said with a smile.

"Comrade Yuan Mu, of course I understand this, but everything can be done in a different way. There is still a lot of land left in Daoli District. I heard that the investor's hometown is in Harbin. It's a good story for local people to come and build the local area, isn't it?" Lu Yuejin also laughed.

"Well, what Governor Lu said makes sense, but it still won't work. The key is that it's not easy to open this loophole. If I open this loophole, what will happen if others do the same thing in the future? Should I agree or disagree? If I agree, it will be unfair to other investors. If I disagree, it will offend people. Who will come to Daoli District to invest? Don't you agree?"

Lu Yuejin frowned. Why was Yuan Mu so stubborn? He, the executive vice governor, had even lowered himself to talk to him about this matter in person, but he still dared to refuse!

"Comrade Yuan Mu, I heard that Master Jin Yueji came to see you?"

"Yes, Mr. Jin is very good, a senior, and he has a high level of awareness." Yuan Mu nodded.

Hearing this, Lu Yuejin almost choked to death. What do you mean? Are you saying that I am not conscious enough? He originally had a good impression of Yuan Mu, but now that he looks like this, he doesn't think this guy is a good person!

"Comrade Yuan Mu, Mr. Jin was kind to me in the past. Don't you think we should be grateful and repay the kindness?" Although he was angry, this matter still had to go on. He had to make him agree to it today.

Even though he is the executive vice governor, there are many things that cannot be done just as he says. The provincial party committee cannot interfere too much in local affairs, especially directly in the region. Many people will wonder then, what deterrent power does the provincial party committee have, and why should the people below listen to him?

It's very simple. The provincial party committee has the power to appoint and remove regional heads. It can appoint and remove a cadre through the standing committee. As long as they are below the provincial and ministerial level, they can be directly appointed and removed through the standing committee.

The executive vice governor is supposed to be Yuan Mu's superior. If it were someone else, he would have agreed to Lu Yuejin long ago. There would be no need to go through so much trouble. But Yuan Mu is Yuan Mu, and others are others. There is someone behind him who is not panicking at all. He just doesn't believe that the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee can remove him from his post!

Over the years, his achievements are obvious to all. They cannot be denied by anyone. Even if a standing committee meeting is convened, there will be many standing committee members who disagree with this matter, especially the provincial party secretary. He must know the power behind him. A leader who can reach the position of provincial party secretary must have connections in the government, and he will understand every aspect.

If he was still the deputy-department-level district party secretary, perhaps he would not dare to do so, but now as the secretary of the most economically developed district party committee in Heilongjiang Province, he has the absolute confidence to refuse some things, even if he is the executive vice governor. Of course, if he is the governor or the provincial party secretary, that is another matter. If they take action, Yuan Mu will not dwell on it and will just give way.

The key is whether Jin Yueji still has that connection? Even if he does, will his connection help him with such a small matter? Obviously, it is impossible.

"Governor Lu, as a man, we must be grateful and repay the kindness we have received." Yuan Mu echoed the other party's words.

"Could you help me with this matter?" Lu Yuejin said, suppressing his dissatisfaction.

"Governor Lu, this is not possible. This is a matter of principle. If I give the green light here, what if other people ask me for the green light in the future? I don't mean to embarrass anyone. Everything should be done in a fair and just manner. Even if the investor cannot bid for the best location with 7 million, it does not mean that there is no land to be obtained. It is just a little more remote."

"If he is really sincere, he should invest more funds in the construction of Daoli District. This is also for the consideration of the local economy and the hundreds of thousands of people in Daoli District. Governor Lu, you are the parent official of Heilongjiang Province. You should understand this feeling, right?" No matter what he said, Yuan Mu was unmoved. In a word, you can want the land, but give me the money!

It's not that he really doesn't understand the ways of the world and doesn't give Lu Yuejin face, but it's really hard to make this opening. If he agrees today, then should he care about the investors brought in by other leaders tomorrow? Should he give the green light? If he gives the green light, it will be unfair to other investors, but if he doesn't, he will offend people, so this opening cannot be made at the beginning, and it should be strangled in the cradle.

"Comrade Yuan Mu, it's just a small matter, can't you give me some convenience?" Lu Yuejin's voice turned cold.

"This is not a matter of convenience, it's a matter of principle." Yuan Mu looked at Lu Yuejin and slowly shook his head.

"Good! Secretary Yuan is an upright official. The party is lucky to have a cadre like you. Well, I have work to do, so I won't keep you here."

"Okay then. Goodbye, Governor Lu." After saying that, Yuan Mu stood up and left.

The two men parted on bad terms. He had offended Lu Yuejin this time, but he did not regret it. If an official wanted to curry favor with everyone, he would end up with nothing left but his body sooner or later. Only by sticking to the bottom line could he maintain long-term stability. He had no shortage of resources, so there was no need for him to take the risk of taking sides.

"Bang!" Lu Yuejin smashed his cup as soon as Yuan Mu left. He was really angry at this moment, too angry. A district party secretary dared to talk to him like this and dared not give him face like this!

"Boss, what's wrong?" The secretary who heard the noise outside came in hurriedly.

"Huh!" Lu Yuejin took a long breath and adjusted his mood. At his level, he was basically able to keep his emotions hidden, but today he was really angry.

"Sweep the floor." Lu Yuejin waved his hand.

"Yes!" the secretary agreed, then picked up the broom and began to sweep the glass debris on the ground.

Lu Yuejin walked to his desk, sat down, picked up the phone on the table and dialed.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Jin, I didn't finish the task you entrusted to me. This Yuan Mu doesn't even give me face."