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Li Hao promised the villagers that before the construction of the new houses, each household would receive rental assistance from Yuan Yue. In the future, the area of the Relocation Housing would be exchanged on a one-to-one basis according to aerial photographs taken of the site. Once Cui Ping Mountain is developed, the villagers would be prioritized for employment in the scenic area, while those unwilling to work there could open guesthouses or food stalls nearby.
The existing mountain fields in the village would be adjusted with the help of experts from the Agricultural Science Institute, focusing on current tea varieties and economically viable crops to ensure that every villager has land to cultivate and a place to live. Li Hao also emphasized that they would establish a village primary school and a health clinic in the relocated villages to address issues related to children's education and access to medical care.
The villagers exchanged glances at the county chief's proposals, unable to believe what they were hearing, and began to whisper among themselves, eventually turning their attention back to the strong man. The strong man cleared his throat and asked, "Will you keep your word?"
Li Hao stepped down into the crowd, assuring everyone present that they were all witnesses to his promise and that the Yurou County government would definitely follow through. On their way back, Bai Guangqiang called Luo Qianwei to report that more than ten households had agreed to allow the demolition team to come in for measurements and evaluations the next day. During the journey, Li Hao remained silent, and the directors from other departments such as finance and construction dared not speak either.
On Monday, as Lin Xiao arrived at her office, Luo Qianwei called her into his office via intercom. When Luo Qianwei saw Lin Xiao approaching with her notebook, he hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Lin Xiao," he began, "starting this week, you won't be following Li County Chief anymore. Zhou Bin will take over your position."
Lin Xiao closed her notebook. Having served as the county chief's secretary for over three months, she believed she had performed her duties diligently without any mistakes; every document she submitted had been approved. "Director Luo," she asked, "what did I do wrong?"
Luo Qianwei replied honestly, "You did well; it's just that this decision was made by Li County Chief."
Lin Xiao acknowledged this and left with her notebook in hand, feeling discontented. Alone in her office, she pondered what she could have done wrong that led Li Hao to decide to replace her. She had a document prepared for Li Hao's review and had built up a lot of courage just to face him.
When Lin Xiao saw Li Hao place a signed document on his desk without leaving immediately, she seized the opportunity. "County Chief Li," she said, "may I ask you something? What did I do that made you decide to replace me? At least then I would know how to improve."
Initially filled with anger when she approached him, by the time she finished her question, her tone had softened and her confidence waned; by her third sentence, she felt a sense of grievance.
Seeing that Li Hao was silent, Lin Xiao steeled herself and finished all three questions. Li Hao was clearly taken aback by her directness in asking such a question. The decision to replace Lin Xiao was quite simple for him; it stemmed from an incident in Gengxu Town where a girl had been splashed with dirty water while trying to protect herself. He felt uneasy about it deep down.
In addition to daily research tasks, the secretary's role primarily involves carrying bags and fetching water and notebooks for the leader. On rainy days, she would take an umbrella for herself and, when necessary, hold it up for him. It felt unusual for a delicate girl to do such things for a man like him.
As for her work performance, he truly couldn't find any faults with Lin Xiao. Her materials were exceptionally well-prepared, and she always understood his requirements at a glance. Her memory was remarkable; no matter whom he contacted in the county, she could promptly provide the phone numbers. Whenever he had mentioned a speech draft, she could reference it appropriately in relevant situations.
But he couldn't just say it was because she was a woman, could he? That would be a matter of workplace gender discrimination.
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