Fiction: Group 4
“Come in!” I took off my glasses as Yang entered the hotel room.
“Mr. Zeng, I have cancelled the meeting, but the provincial leaders, especially the Secretary of the
Guangdong Province, are very displeased.”
“Never mind that, come over here and help me.”
He stepped forward and picked up my bank statements from the table.
“This is…”
“As you can see, my bank statements.” I leaned back on my armchair. “I know this sounds insane, but I’d
like to set up a fund for reducing pollution.”
“But Mr. Zeng, I thought that was only a trick so that you would be elected as the governor of Guangdong
Province.”
“Indeed, it used to be a trick. But now, I’m serious. Will you join me?” I paused. “It won’t be easy.”
“I understand. You’ve always gone for the more challenging path.”
“So…?”
He smiled. “Okay, I’m in.”
I let out a chuckle and said, “Glad you chose me! I’ve wasted too much time before, so work starts
immediately. Send me the best environmentalists in China. I would like to call a meeting regarding the
pollution problem now in Pearl River Delta, and draw up a future plan.”
“Understood.”
Wealth, fame, power. When did I learn to give up the three things I have been desiring and seeking for so
long without reluctance?
Six years later.
“Welcome to the Guangdong Environmental Protection Conference. It is definitely my greatest honour to
be standing here, presenting the policies and scientific developments undertaken to restrict further pollution
in Pearl River Delta. Please feel free to ask me questions.”
There I was, with Yang and other environmentalists. We held a press conference to announce the details of
the policies we had planned for the past few years.
“Mr. Zeng, many people have been criticising you because you forcefully took the position of the secretary
of the Guangdong Province. Will you give any explanations to this matter?”
“Firstly, it is not reasonable to spread groundless rumours. Secondly, today is an Environmental Protection
Conference, please ask questions related to the conference.” Yang said firmly.
“Yang, why are you defending me? You know I purposely snatched the position.” I whispered.
“Yes, you are ambitious. But the reason behind was not because of your personal benefits.”
I grinned and turned towards the reporters. “Are there any more questions?”
