Official Son-in-Law and the Beautiful Lady Fragrance

Hamuer said, "County Mayor Liu, in Shanan, in government, I've only ever seen money being stuffed from the public coffers into private pockets, never from private pockets into the public coffers! What you've done, well... they must be uncomfortable with it."

"Of course, the county orphanage receives a fair amount of funding every year, so it doesn't lack your money. Plus, the director is Secretary Mo's brother-in-law, and they've made quite a profit over the years."

"If you really want to donate to the orphanage, that money is essentially a gift to Secretary Mo's brother-in-law, so he obviously wouldn't mind. But looking at the atmosphere here, you and they are not on the same path, and who knows if your future path will be smooth or not."

Liu Zhizhong felt that there was indeed some truth to what Hamuer was thinking, but he smiled and said, "Thank you, Director, I have it under control. This place, Shanan, is quite unique. If you can't beat them, join them, right? But what if you can beat them?"

Hamuer laughed because Liu Zhizhong made a good point.

However, he was still a very thoughtful person and somewhat curious, saying, "It seems that County Mayor Liu really came prepared; you're someone who wants to achieve political achievements in Shanan! Ah... if the people of Shanan knew they had such a county mayor, who knows how happy they'd be, haha..."

In the end, all he could do was give a bitter laugh.

Liu Zhizhong frowned, "Director Ha, are you planning to speak the truth here?"

Hamuer shook his head, "Our county's Party and government system is just like this; is there even a need to speak the truth? Some things can be imagined and judged. The ordinary folks in the county town are okay, but those in the towns? The villages?"

Liu Zhizhong said, "That's why I need to go down to the grassroots level, take a good walk, and have a look."

"You keep emphasizing going to the grassroots, so I know you must be trying to do something significant. Maybe you'll succeed, or maybe you won't achieve anything. Still, County Mayor Liu is a special individual, so I believe in you..."

"Haha, thank you for the trust. In the coming days, you should prepare to endure hardships with me in the countryside."

"You are the leader, I am the subordinate, it's only natural..."

"..."

That night, Liu Zhizhong and Hamuer stayed at a branch of the Shanan Hotel in the mountains, in a high-end room, unimaginably luxurious and exceptionally comfortable.

The next day, Hamuer found a place for Liu Zhizhong to stay, a detached house with ethnic flair in the eastern suburb of the county, rented of course.

This place was nice, just a straight shot of one main street away from the County Committee and County Government, only four traffic lights. After all, Shanan County isn't very big.

And this road was considered the most luxurious avenue in Shanan County. In pursuit of economic benefits, it's the only two-way eight-lane road in the county, with a green median strip.

Liu Zhizhong's house was on the left side of the avenue, with a small cement road turning off that led 200 meters to it. There was also a river outside the house, where one could fish.

Opposite the house was Hamuer's courtyard, another detached house, a beautiful ethnic-style villa.

Liu Zhizhong finished moving in that morning, knowing that Hamuer lived across from him, making work exchanges much more convenient.

At noon, the two even had lunch at Hamuer's place.

Only Hamuer lived in his house, and he ordered some cold highland mutton rice, with some vegetables from outside, which tasted quite good.

Since there was a county government meeting in the afternoon, the two did not drink alcohol.

Liu Zhizhong was somewhat curious and said, "Host Ha, where are your wife and children? Why do you live alone?"