Zhang Hongyang instructed, "Within a week, the County Party Committee Office must collaborate with the County Environmental Protection Bureau to come up with a specific plan for the protection of all rivers in the county. The old rules definitely need to be revised, understand?"

Xie Peng quickly nodded, "Alright, County Mayor, rest assured, we will certainly do our utmost."

Liu Zhizhong said, "Isn't a week a bit too long? Environmental issues are urgent and can't wait."

Zhang Hongyang gritted his teeth in secret, Why the hell are you in such a hurry? Trying to push me into a corner?

The key is that Hamuer also said, "Indeed, this matter is urgent. After all, so many outsiders come to Shanan every day, taking videos, doing live streams. If they see the pollution in our Shanan rivers, what will the world think of us?"

Look at that? What a sensible thing to say!

Zhang Hongyang was annoyed again, took a deep sip of wine, and said, "Alright then, Director Xie, work with the Environmental Protection Bureau, and take action overnight. Aim to have a proposal that satisfies Secretary Liu within three days."

Liu Zhizhong quickly handed over two cigarettes and offered one to Hamuer, "County Head Zhang, that's not correct! It's not about satisfying me, Liu Zhizhong; it's about satisfying all the people in the county, the people across the country who know about the new situation in Shanan! What does satisfaction mean? It means being perfect, flawless!"

Zhang Hongyang was given another lesson, feeling once again outsmarted by Liu Zhizhong. Damn it, how can he pretend so well? He doesn't even blush when telling tall tales.

But on the surface, Zhang Hongyang had to nod, "Yes, Secretary Liu is right. Only by making the people satisfied, making everyone in the world satisfied, can we do what we should do!"

Xie Peng said, "Secretary Liu is indeed insightful, we've learned a lot."

"Haha... Director Xie, you make me embarrassed with what you're saying. Come, come, let's drink, drink..."

"..."

On the way back, Zhang Hongyang sat in the car, cursing nonstop.

Xie Peng was also frustrated. Originally, they came to host and treat them, but ended up taking on a task. With all the county projects underway, the county government was already busy all the time.

When Zhang Hongyang finished cursing, Xie Peng said, "This task is important. Moreover, judging by Liu Zhizhong's stance, he might reject some of our proposals."

Zhang Hongyang stiffened his neck, "Reject what? Isn't he just making it difficult for people? Being able to present the proposal is already giving him a lot of face, isn't it?"

"Ah... I've experienced what kind of person Liu Zhizhong is. He talks smoother than anyone, and when it comes to messing people up, he's more ruthless than anyone. Anyway, I feel like the anti-corruption here is definitely related to him, but unfortunately, he has an alibi."

"Uh..." Zhang Hongyang was stunned for a moment and then nodded, "Damn it, doing things secretly, very ruthless indeed! We'll deal with him slowly; we really can't be too impatient..."

"That's for sure..."

"..."

Three days later, Zhang Hongyang and the County Environmental Protection Director personally went to Liu Zhizhong's office to submit the latest river protection proposal.

Their personal visit naturally showed great importance.

Liu Zhizhong quickly went through the proposal in front of the two of them, then put on a serious face, almost pouting.

Hamuer, standing beside him, also saw the proposal and felt something was definitely off.

Liu Zhizhong said, "County Head Zhang, this proposal of yours is a bit outdated, isn't it? It doesn't align with the new era's environmental protection concepts and trends!"