Finally, news came out that Fang Zhicheng was going to leave Cao Yao. This was not a surprising result. As a deputy mayor on secondment, his roots did not originally belong here. Cao Yao was just a stepping stone for him. When he achieved his goal, he had to move on to the next stop.
However, Fang Zhicheng's tenure was too short, only about ten months, which made many people feel a little regretful. Because many people felt the change Fang Zhicheng brought to Cao Yao.
Fang Zhicheng is best at urban planning. Starting from the National Development and Reform Commission, he sorted out Cao Yao's originally messy planning ideas and formed a good situation with one body and two wings flying together.
The so-called integration refers to the Caoyao metropolitan area. The metropolitan area centered on Caoyao already has a framework structure. With the implementation of various national policies, the metropolitan area will be able to achieve rapid development. Caoyao is not only an economic center but also a policy center, radiating to the surrounding areas.
The so-called "two wings" refer to the commercial modules with the new city and the old city as economic growth points. The new city is planned and built by Hongda Group with the latest international smart city design concept; the old city is transformed by the Caoyao local chamber of commerce, which innovates while following the Caoyao culture and paying attention to the protection of the ancient street culture.
After the regular meeting of the Standing Committee, Wang Guoyue took the initiative to call Fang Zhicheng and invited him to sit in his office. As Song Wendi's position as governor was firmly established, there was no need for Fang Zhicheng and Wang Guoyue to confront each other so their relationship was quite harmonious.
Wang Guoyue likes to drink coffee. After Fang Zhicheng sat down, the secretary set up the coffee machine. Wang Guoyue waved to the secretary, who smiled and left the office. Wang Guoyue began to make coffee skillfully.
The siphon coffee machine is divided into two parts, the lower part is filled with water and heated by an alcohol lamp, the coffee beans should be ground into medium coarseness and placed on the upper part, and there is a cloth filter in the middle. When the water boils, the steam pressure forces the water to rise through the tube. At this time, the coffee bean powder in the upper pot comes into contact with the hot water, and after being stirred, it will emit a unique aroma.
This is a more classic way of brewing coffee, which is very consistent with Wang Guoyue's personality.
The coffee cup is not big, you can finish it in one sip.
Wang Guoyue smiled and said, "This is the difference between you and me. You like to drink tea, and I like to drink coffee."
Fang Zhicheng smiled faintly and said, "Secretary Wang, do you mean that we should not work together if we have different ideas?"
Wang Guoyue shrugged and said, "Zhicheng, you are a little too sensitive."
Fang Zhicheng said: "Your current speaking style makes me feel that I can have a little chat with you."
"Not so fake anymore?" Wang Guoyue laughed at himself. "Some time ago, I went to Hanzhou and met with Zang Yi. His evaluation of me was the same as yours. It seems that I need to change my bad habits."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and said, "There is no need to change yourself because of other people's opinions. In fact, you have done a very good job. As a municipal party secretary, you have the qualifications. It's just that you, Zang Yi and I are not very interested in it."
Wang Guoyue sighed and said, "It's surprising that you can become friends with Zang Yi, but it's hard for both of you and I to become friends."
Fang Zhicheng smiled slightly and said, "Friends? I'm afraid Zang Yi wouldn't approve of the relationship between him and me, right?"
Wang Guoyue shrugged. "Although he said he didn't agree, he thought so in his heart. At least I can see that his attitude towards you is different from others."
Fang Zhicheng took another sip of coffee, the rich aroma overflowing between his teeth, making his brain clear and rational, "Maybe if I leave Cao Yao, things will change. After all, there is no room for two tigers in one mountain."
He paused, then continued, "The Provincial Party Committee Organization Department has arranged for someone to inspect the cadres. What are your plans for the position of mayor?"
Wang Guoyue pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you think?"
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "How about we play a game? Write down the answers in your mind and see if they are the same?"
Wang Guoyue also found it interesting, so he stood up and took some paper money from the desk, handed one to Fang Zhicheng, and each of them wrote down their own guess for the candidate.
Wang Guoyue took Fang Zhicheng's note, opened it, and said with a faint smile: "If we were not enemies, we would become excellent friends."
Fang Zhicheng did not open the note. He knew that Wang Guoyue had the same candidate in mind as himself, and said, "For Cao Yao and even Huainan, we are just passers-by after all. After we leave, we must have someone who can really get involved in Cao Yao. Although Chang Mengyuan is a bit cunning and likes to specialize, judging from his achievements over the years, he is a qualified cadre who cares about the masses and works diligently."
Wang Guoyue nodded in approval and said, "He has been in charge of the Party and the masses for many years and has a strong appeal in the Party School. Most of Cao Yao's young cadres come from his school. The reason why I trained Chen Zhen is also based on the fact that Chen Zhen has a good relationship with him."
Fang Zhicheng still admires Wang Guoyue's arrangement of interpersonal relationships. Wang Guoyue's layout in certain aspects is not only for himself, but more to pave the way for the long-term development of Cao Yao. According to the plan of Cao Yao Metropolitan Circle, it will take at least fifteen years to take shape.
Wang Guoyue only stayed in Caoyao for one term at most, and when he left, someone had to take over the baton of development. Although Chang Mengyuan had made many small moves against Wang Guoyue in secret, Wang Guoyue was still able to face it calmly and deal with it with an open mind, which fully proved his strength.
Fang Zhicheng said: "The combination of Chen Zhen and Chang Mengyuan can indeed be considered as the basis for Cao Yao's next team."
Wang Guoyue smiled and said, "Chang Mengyuan has always wanted to contact you, why do you ignore him?"
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "Isn't it because I'm afraid you'll care too much? Chang Mengyuan is too impatient. He doesn't recognize his own strength and our thoughts."
"Chang Mengyuan seems smart, but he actually lacks confidence. There's nothing we can do about it. Who made us make so much noise in Cao Yao before? Even Qu Kang can only hide quietly in the provincial party committee to retire?" Wang Guoyue sighed. The previous dispute between Wang Fang and Cao Yao was indeed too intense, and it was only settled after alarming the provincial and national leaders.
Unconsciously, the alcohol in the coffee machine had been burned out. The secretary seemed to have been prepared and came in at the right time to replace the alcohol. The secretary muttered to himself that Wang Guoyue was in a good mood today, and he was afraid that he would have a long talk with Fang Zhicheng.
This is understandable. Fang Zhicheng is about to leave, and the two no longer have any actual conflicts of interest, so the conversation became more in-depth.
"I have something to ask of you." Fang Zhicheng sighed, "After I leave, please take good care of Sui Qi for me. She looks strong on the outside, but she is very fragile at heart."
Wang Guoyue looked at Fang Zhicheng deeply and said calmly: "I can only watch silently from the side. You also know what she needs most."
Fang Zhicheng said helplessly: "You also know that in order to completely eliminate the grudge between the Su and Sui families, there must be a result. I have reduced the extent to the minimum."
Wang Guoyue nodded and said, "Indeed, the Su family left some room for the Sui family, which surprised everyone. As long as Sui Qi is in Cao Yao, I will take care of her, please rest assured."
Fang Zhicheng glanced at Wang Guoyue and lowered his voice and said, "I'll let you take care of her, but there is a bottom line. She is my woman."
Wang Guoyue was slightly startled, then laughed and said, "Why, are you still afraid that I will take advantage of you?"
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "If it was Zang Yi, I would be a little worried, but I know you very well. You have a moral obsession. In this respect, you are better than most people."
Wang Guoyue smiled easily and said, "It's unexpected. This is the first time you have praised me in person. You used to ridicule me as a hypocrite."
"There's a fine line between truth and falsehood." Fang Zhicheng shrugged. "In your eyes, sometimes I do things in a positive way, right?"