booktalesy Chapter 410 Seafood and Rat Poison
Chapter 410 Seafood and Rat Poison
After Jiang Xiaohua left, Liao Chenggong dialed Deng Haidong's number: "Director Deng, are you busy?"
"I just came out of Secretary Liang's office. Secretary Liang is very strict, and I'm under a lot of pressure."
"Director Deng, health is the foundation of everything, so please remember to balance work and rest. Are you free tonight? Come to the resort to relax."
"President Liao, it's really unfortunate tonight. I have an official reception to attend, and Secretary Liang asked me to participate."
We're old friends, so you can just talk about it over the phone.
"Director Deng, I won't beat around the bush with you."
Secretary Liang is here, and I would like to invite him to conduct research at Daling Coal Mine so that the leaders can see the actual situation of our enterprise.
"You're the director of the county party committee office; we need your help to coordinate this."
"Okay, I'll take care of it. Daling Coal Mine is a key enterprise and a major taxpayer in the county. It's perfectly legitimate for the new Party Secretary to come and conduct research."
Besides, Secretary Liang has just arrived and needs to understand the county's economic situation.
"Thank you so much, Director Deng."
"Mr. Liao, you're too kind. We're friends, after all."
"Alright, Secretary Liang, please let me know in advance when you are free so I can prepare. I won't disturb Director Deng's work any longer."
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With Deng Haidong's coordination, Liang Dongming arrived.
Liang Dongming is thirty-eight years old, of medium build, wears glasses, and looks refined and cultured.
But those who know him well know that his outwardly refined demeanor cannot conceal the domineering and assertive nature within him.
Liao Chenggong went up to him with a big smile: "Secretary Liang, welcome, welcome! It is an honor for our group that you can take time out of your busy schedule to visit and conduct research at our Daling Group."
Liang Dongming reached out and shook hands with him: "President Liao, you're too kind. Daling Coal Mine is a key enterprise in the county. I've come to take a look and learn about the situation."
"Secretary Liang, you flatter us. Your presence is the greatest encouragement to us."
Liao Chenggong led Liang Dongming and his party into the conference room.
As is customary, Liao Chenggong prepared a detailed report, which covered more than a dozen pages, including the company's overview, production and operation, safety investment, technological transformation, tax contributions, job creation, and fulfillment of social responsibilities.
He was about to begin his report when Liang Dongming waved his hand, interrupting him.
"Mr. Liao, we have the materials, so we won't listen to the report. Let's see the scene!"
"Okay, okay, Secretary Liang, let's go see the site then," Liao Chenggong quickly replied.
This new Party Secretary acts unconventionally, ignoring reports and going directly to the site, which is somewhat similar to Wu Zhiyuan.
Liang Dongming stood up and walked straight out. Deng Haidong, Liao Chenggong, and the others quickly followed.
The group arrived at the mining area.
On the way, Liang Dongming saw several oxygen cylinders and rusted fire extinguishers lying around near the wellhead, and his face darkened: "Safety is the lifeline of a coal mining enterprise."
Although I don't have a background in coal mining, I do have some basic safety knowledge.
Look at those oxygen cylinders, just left out in the open next to the wellhead, exposed to the sun and rain. Are they inspected regularly? Are the safety valves effective?
Also, these fire extinguishers are not placed correctly, and some of the pressure gauges are no longer in the green zone. Can they still be used?
Liao Chenggong was startled. He hadn't expected Liang Dongming to be so observant. He quickly explained, "Secretary Liang, you're right. This was an oversight on our part."
I immediately arranged for rectification: items that needed testing were sent for testing, items that needed replacing were replaced, and the placement was immediately standardized.
"Immediately?" Liang Dongming glanced at him. "President Liao, what do you mean by 'immediately'? Is it before the end of the workday today, or within this week?"
Safety in production must not be based on vague concepts like "immediately" or "as soon as possible." There must be time limits, designated responsible persons, and tangible results.
Liao Chenggong was immediately at a loss. He had been so eager to ask Deng Haidong to coordinate Liang Dongming's research trip, but he never expected that Liang Dongming would come to find fault.
No matter how strictly safety is enforced, if you look at it under a magnifying glass, there will always be flaws and problems.
No company can claim to have impeccable safety standards in production.
Liao Chenggong quickly said, "Secretary Liang is right. Our work is not thorough or practical enough."
I assure you that I will rectify these obvious safety hazards before I leave work today, and I will resolutely prevent such problems from occurring again.
Liang Dongming didn't stop there. He put his hands behind his back and continued walking forward, saying as he went, "Safety in production requires a systemic approach. We can't just treat the symptoms without addressing the root cause."
What I saw today is probably just the tip of the iceberg.
You must learn from this experience and conduct a comprehensive investigation and rectification of potential safety hazards.
Liao Chenggong nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Secretary Liang's instructions were very timely and very important."
We will certainly follow your instructions and immediately conduct a comprehensive, thorough safety inspection of the entire mine, leaving no blind spots or loopholes.
Liang Dongming stopped at the entrance of an equipment repair workshop. Wires were tangled on the ground, and several workers were inspecting the equipment. There was oil on the ground.
"5S management in the workshop needs to be implemented. Wires can't be strung up like this; if there's a leak or someone trips over them, it could be an accident."
Oil stains on the floor should be cleaned up promptly to prevent slipping. These are basic safety requirements.
Liao Chenggong quickly said, "Secretary Liang is right, we will immediately rectify the workshop environment."
Liang Dongming said earnestly, "I know that enterprises need to develop and make profits. But profits must be based on safety."
Without security, everything is for naught. I think you understand this better than I do.
Daling Coal Mine is a major taxpayer in Qingyan County and has made contributions to the county's economic development, which is acknowledged by the county party committee and government.
But the more this is the case, the more we must keep a tight rein on safety in production.
If something happens to you, it's not only a loss for the company, but also an act of irresponsibility towards the miners' families and society.
"I, as the county party secretary, am not capable of bearing this responsibility."
Liao Chenggong stated, "Secretary Liang, you are absolutely right! Safety is efficiency, safety is life."
We will certainly keep your instructions firmly in mind and place safety in production above all else.
The investigation lasted for more than an hour. Liang Dongming also pointed out some safety management details, such as some safety signs being unclear, fire exits being cluttered with debris, and shift handover records being filled out improperly.
Liang Dongming said, "President Liao, it's not easy to grow a business, and it's even harder to maintain it."
Safety in production is the foundation of an enterprise; if the foundation is not solid, the ground will shake.
I hope that Daling Group can not only become the economic pillar of Qingyan, but also a benchmark enterprise for safe production.
This is a good thing for you, for the company, and for Qingyan.
Liao Chenggong feigned gratitude: "Thank you for your guidance and encouragement, Secretary Liang! We will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations!"
The research was considered complete, and Liang Dongming got up to leave.
Liao Chenggong tried to persuade him to stay: "Secretary Liang, it's almost evening. You and the other leaders have worked hard all afternoon. Why don't you have a simple meal in our canteen? Everything is ready."
Liang Dongming waved his hand: "I won't eat! President Liao, your top priority right now is to implement safety production rectification."
You can eat anytime, but you can never let your guard down when it comes to safety.
After saying that, he got into the car.
Deng Haidong and the others quickly followed.
Watching Liang Dongming's car disappear from sight, Liao Chenggong angrily cursed, "Damn it! He's nitpicking!"
Back in his office, Liao Chenggong leaned back on the large leather sofa, lit a cigarette, and frowned.
Liang Dongming's research today made him very uncomfortable.
It was called a survey, but it was more like nitpicking.
From oxygen cylinders to fire extinguishers, from electrical wires to oil stains, no detail was overlooked.
This new Party Secretary said, "The county Party committee and county government are definitely in charge," but he showed no respect for them in practice.
Moreover, Liang Dongming did not drink a drop of water throughout the entire process, and did not even eat a meal after the research was completed.
Such a person is either truly honest and upright, or has an insatiable appetite.
After much deliberation, he finally dialed Liang Dongming's number.
"Secretary Liang, hello, I'm Liao Chenggong from Daling Group. Thank you for your visit today."
Liang Dongming said in a cool tone, "Mr. Liao, is there something you need?"
"Secretary Liang, regarding the safety issues you pointed out today, I convened a meeting as soon as I got back and we are implementing rectification measures one by one."
I've been thinking that some things are difficult to explain over the phone, so I'd like to visit you in person this evening to report on the rectification plan and ask you some questions. Would that be convenient for Secretary Liang?
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.
"Mr. Liao, we can discuss work-related matters in the office tomorrow."
"Secretary Liang, I know you are busy and your daytime is precious."
I'd like to take up a little of your time this evening, mainly because I have some things on my mind that I'd like to talk to you about.
The development of Daling Group is inseparable from the support of the county party committee and county government. I have some thoughts I would like to report to you privately.
After a moment of silence, Liang Dongming said, "Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Liao Chenggong revealed a cold smile.
Sure enough, no cat will refuse to eat fish; it just depends on whether the bait is plentiful and the timing is right.
The bait was prepared after Jiang Xiaohua came last time.
Inside a seafood box were fifty bundles of 100-yuan bills. Each bundle contained 10,000 yuan, totaling 500,000 yuan.
In another unassuming dark velvet gift box was a heavy, exquisitely crafted golden Buddha, which gleamed under the light and was worth nearly a million yuan.
Liao Chenggong believed in one principle: dragging officials down is like poisoning rats; rat poison needs to be used in large doses.
Small-scale poisoning won't kill the rats; it'll only alert them. If you're going to give something, give something so special that no one can refuse.
Liang Dongming lived in a temporary housing unit near the county government.
This was Yuan Jin's former residence.
The county has several temporary housing units used for accommodation of cadres on exchange trips to other places; these are all properties acquired by developers to offset debts.
Liang Dongming opened the door.
He was wearing pajamas and holding a book titled "A History of Integrity in Ancient China." Upon seeing Liao Chenggong, he nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Liao, you've arrived. Please come in."
Liao Chenggong smiled broadly: "Secretary Liang, I'm so sorry to bother you so late."
"Sit down. My wife and kids are in the provincial capital, so I'm practically a bachelor in Qingyan." Liang Dongming pointed to the sofa and sat down opposite him, casually putting the book he was holding aside, but the words "Integrity" on the cover were very eye-catching.
Liao Chenggong complimented, "Secretary Liang is a diligent learner; he even reads during his rest time. We should all learn from him."
Liang Dongming waved his hand: "Just flip through it. President Liao, you said you wanted to report on the rectification progress?"
"Secretary Liang, I'm so sorry to have made you laugh today. The more I think about the problems you pointed out, the more frightened I become, and the more I realize how insightful you are."
No matter how big our company gets, if we let our guard down on safety, it's like dancing on a volcano—we could be blown to pieces at any moment, and we'd only cause trouble for the county. You've saved our company!
Liang Dongming waved his hand: "President Liao, you flatter me. It is my duty to identify and solve problems."
Your attitude of recognizing the seriousness of the problem and immediately rectifying it is good.
The key is to establish a long-term mechanism, so that things don't just recover after a short period of activity.
"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right! A long-term mechanism is essential."
Secretary Liang, to be honest, the development of our Daling Group in recent years is entirely due to the support of successive county leaders.
Now that you're here, we feel much more at ease.
In fact, the larger the enterprise, the heavier the burden, and the more support it needs from the county.
For example, this safety rectification requires the installation of some new equipment and standardization upgrades, which involves a considerable investment.
Furthermore, we have always wanted to expand production and extend the industrial chain, such as by engaging in deep processing of coal chemicals, but this requires land and favorable policies…”
Liang Dongming did not make any specific promises, only saying, "The county will take into account the difficulties faced by enterprises."
But the premise is that you must do your own job well. Safe production is the bottom line, and environmental protection compliance is the red line. If you pass these two tests, everything else can be discussed.
The county party committee and government support compliant enterprises to grow bigger and stronger, which is also a contribution to the economic development of Qingyan.
Liao Chenggong knew that the time was almost right.
He stood up, walked to the foyer, picked up the seafood box, and then took the gift box and placed it next to the coffee table.
"Secretary Liang, look, I've been so busy talking. This is some seafood we got from our mine, absolutely wild, just transported from the seaside. It's not worth much, it's just fresh."
Knowing you're here alone and might have to make do with meals, please take your time eating this and nourish your body.
"You've worked so hard for the development of Qingyan, and it pains us business people to see it."