Chapter 2074 Follow the Normal Process

Liu Fusheng didn't respond, Wang Jian understood and didn't say anything more. When they got to the office, he poured Liu Fusheng a glass of water and said, "Secretary Liu, it was not convenient for me to talk just now. Now I'll give you a guarantee. Regarding the matter of Jiyang International Airport, our Development and Reform Commission will definitely accept it and enter the approval and discussion process, but I think the chance of passing is very slim."

"You are Xiaoliang's friend. I will definitely do my best to prepare a statement of the situation and a letter of opinion, and then send it back to the Development and Reform Commission of East Guangdong Province, asking them to re-discuss and study it... We will indicate the advantages of the Jiyang International Airport project in the letter of opinion, and ask them to consider it carefully. In this way, I believe that after you return to East Guangdong Province, the project will be approved and the corresponding funds will be in place."

Liu Fusheng smiled slightly. Normally, this was a good idea. With the endorsement of the National Development and Reform Commission, if he returned to East Guangdong Province, the province would definitely pay more attention to it. However, Liu Fusheng's situation was not normal. To be precise, he could no longer turn back.

So he shook his head and said, "Thank you for your help, Chief Wang. I know this is a very good idea, but I still insist on handing this matter over to the National Development and Reform Commission for discussion."

Wang Jian said with some doubt: "Could it be that... the probability of the Guangdong East Development and Reform Commission being approved is lower than that of the National Development and Reform Commission? As far as I know, Secretary Liu is..."

Having said this, he suddenly stopped. After all, there were some words that he could not say out loud.

Liu Fusheng said: "I understand what Chief Wang means. To outsiders, I have some connections and can get the skin I want, but the actual situation is too complicated."

"At a provincial government work meeting, I took the initiative to say in front of the provincial party committee leaders and other city leaders in eastern Guangdong that I would submit the project to the National Development and Reform Commission for approval. I have no way out for this airport project."

Wang Jian suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. However, not long ago, all departments in Yanjing jointly launched a government supervision and investigation activity. Now, all departments, including the Development and Reform Commission, dare not easily break the rules. Everything must be strictly carried out according to the normal process."

As Wang Jian spoke, he spread his hands, indicating that as a small section chief, he did not have the authority or courage to do anything fishy in such matters.

Liu Fusheng nodded and said, "I wonder if I can have a chance to meet Director Zhou and explain the situation of Jiyang City to him in person?"

"Well..."

Wang Jian pondered and said, "With Secretary Liu's status, there should be a chance, but I'm not sure. Why don't you take a seat first and I'll go find out the situation."

"Thank you for your hard work, Chief Wang." Liu Fusheng sat down and drank some water with a smile.

Wang Jian left the office and ran to inquire about the situation.

Ten minutes later, Wang Jian came back through the door, sat down, and shook his head, saying, "Secretary Liu, I'm so sorry. I just asked Director Zhou's secretary, and he told me that Director Zhou has been very busy these days and doesn't meet with anyone, especially local leaders who come from other places to report projects."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Is it because of government supervision and investigation activities?"

Wang Jian said: "That's just one aspect. I also feel like they are guarding against someone... Director Zhou's assistant told me privately that Director Zhou issued an order yesterday afternoon not to meet with any local leaders."

"Secretary Liu, your arrival this time is really unfortunate."

Liu Fusheng shook his head and thought, who else could Zhou Guohua be on guard against? Of course, he was on guard against himself, the secretary of the Chaojiang Municipal Party Committee, who might be related to the Xie family.

Just as Chief Bai said, Zhou Guohua is very cautious in his work and has no ambitions. All he wants is to be free from suspicion and criticism.

In Zhou Guohua's opinion, keeping a certain distance from the Xie family is the best state.

The relationship between Liu Fusheng and the Xie family can be investigated clearly in Yanjing, especially the winter military exercise. He also helped the Guangdong East Military Region to achieve an unprecedented victory...

Liu Fusheng stood up and said, "Thank you, Chief Wang. Since we can't meet with Director Zhou, let's submit the application and go through the process. I'll think of a solution for the rest."

Wang Jian sighed and said, "I'm so sorry, Secretary Liu, I really want to help you. After all, my uncle also praised you highly."

"Oh? Your uncle?" Liu Fusheng was a little curious about who his uncle was.

Wang Jian smiled and said, "My uncle is Professor Wang from the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Sciences."

So that’s how it is. The world is really small. Professor Wang is actually a relative of Wang Jian?

Liu Fusheng laughed and said, "Section Chief Wang is actually Professor Wang's nephew? I'm so sorry, so sorry!"

Wang Jian said, "Our family has settled down in Yanjing. My father hasn't been back to Guangdong for decades. He has nothing to do with the Wang family in Guangdong. Secretary Liu, don't think too much about it. My uncle doesn't know about your matter yet, otherwise he would have called me a long time ago."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "As far as I know, Professor Wang should have gone on a field trip, so I didn't call him when I arrived in Yanjing."

Wang Jian nodded and said, "Yes, he is already old, but he still can't sit still. He has already achieved success and fame, and has received all the honors he deserves, but he still wants to do everything by himself and always goes to the wilderness. Alas..."

Wang Jian seemed to be quite emotional. He paused and said, "My uncle once said that we need to thank Secretary Liu for the things happening in East Guangdong."

Liu Fusheng asked doubtfully: "Thank me?"

Wang Jian said: "Yes, without your arrangement, our Wang family in Yanjing and Wang family in Yuedong probably wouldn't have much contact."

The two chatted for a while, and suddenly a clerk from the National Development and Reform Commission walked in and looked for Wang Jian to discuss other matters.

Liu Fusheng said, "Chief Wang, please go ahead and do your work. Don't worry about me. I can follow the normal procedures and do it myself."

Wang Jian said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Secretary Liu. This is the nature of my work. You never know when something might come up. Sometimes I'm busy for days and nights. How about this? I'll arrange someone to take you through the process. No matter if there's a chance or not, just get in line first."

After making simple arrangements, Wang Jian went to work.

Under the guidance of the clerk he arranged, Liu Fusheng began to go through the formal approval process.

After finishing his work, Liu Fusheng asked: "Under normal circumstances, according to this process, how long will it take to review our Jiyang International Airport project?"

The clerk smiled and said, "Don't worry. Our Development and Reform Commission has received too many project applications from all over the country. Each one has to go through a detailed review. Generally speaking, provinces, municipalities, and special economic zones will be given priority."

"Chaojiang is a national-level special economic zone. If everything goes well, in about half a month, the Jiyang Airport project will be able to enter the formal process and begin to be circulated upwards."

The threshold for admission to the National Development and Reform Commission is very high. Ordinary clerks did not show any nervousness in front of Liu Fusheng, the secretary of a prefecture-level city party committee.