On the surface, he had lost an opportunity for advancement, but in reality, he had gained a heaven-sent chance to raise the ceiling on how far he could rise.
Zhao Songhai lacked that kind of foresight. He might still have been brooding over narrowly missing out on the mayor's position.
At that thought, Li Yang added, "You should understand that Secretary Zhou isn't an ordinary municipal Party secretary. The resources at his disposal far exceed anything you or I can imagine. Even if this plan doesn't achieve the expected results, it will still help drive and promote Anping City's economic development."
Zhao Songhai nodded thoughtfully. That was true. Even if Zhou Yi had come to Anping merely to burnish his credentials, he still needed achievements. And to get those achievements, he had to make something happen. To do that, he couldn't do without one crucial thing: money!
Previously, Anping had been the neglected stepchild of the provincial authorities, but things might be different now. All Secretary Zhou had to do was say the word, and wouldn't they give him whatever policies and funding he needed?
"So, Old Zhao, as long as we get our attitudes straight and support Secretary Zhou properly, it'll benefit both Anping and us personally. Wouldn't you agree?"
Meeting the mayor's meaningful gaze and hearing the words "get our attitudes straight," Zhao Songhai couldn't help flushing. He thought that the mayor truly deserved his position. Zhao Songhai was nowhere near his level of generosity or understanding.
"In short, everyone, including you and me, must lead by example and fully implement Secretary Zhou's instructions. We absolutely cannot say one thing to his face and do another behind his back, pretending to comply while secretly defying him. Remember, Secretary Zhou may lack experience, but he certainly doesn't lack people