Chapter 2287: Announcing the Appointments

On the stage, a long table sat quietly, waiting for the momentous occasion that would change history.

Wang Jianmin, Zhao Zhenshi, Zhou Andong, and Gu Bing stepped onto the stage and sat slowly in the chairs prepared for them.

The entire hall was silent, with everyone's gaze fixed on the key figures on stage.

Zhao Zhenshi raised his head slightly and swept his gaze across the dense crowd below. He cleared his throat and began to speak.

"I believe all the comrades here have already seen the appointment notices for Comrade Gu Bing and Comrade Zhou Andong yesterday. Since that is the case, I will skip the superfluous words. I will now formally announce these personnel appointments."

Zhao Zhenshi picked up a red-headed document from his side, unfolded it gently, and read: "Upon the decision of the organization, Comrade Shi Guoqiang is hereby removed from his post as Party Secretary of the Woolen Mill, and Comrade Gu Bing is appointed to the position of Party Secretary of the Woolen Mill.

Comrade Hu Dajun is removed from his posts as Deputy Party Secretary and Factory Director of the Woolen Mill, to be assigned to another post. Comrade Zhou Andong is appointed as Deputy Party Secretary and Factory Director of the Woolen Mill!"

Applause broke out instantly, followed by a beautiful female employee who walked onto the stage holding a microphone, smiling.

"I invite Mayor Wang, Minister Zhao, Gu Shuji, and Director Zhou to take their seats below."

Wang Jianmin, Zhao Zhenshi, Zhou Andong, and Gu Bing stepped off the stage. Shi Guoqiang, Hu Dajun, and the other members of the Party Committee sitting in the front row all stood up.

Wang Jianmin waved his hand: "Please, sit, sit!"

No one dared to sit until they did; only after they were seated did the others follow suit.

Seeing that all the leaders were seated, the female employee smiled and said: "In this scorching summer season, when flowers are in full bloom, we gather here with immense joy to grandly welcome Gu Shuji and Director Zhou to their new posts.

At this moment, I am particularly moved. On behalf of the Woolen Mill's Party Committee, administration, and all staff, I wish to express our sincerest respect and heartfelt gratitude to Secretary Shi Guoqiang and Factory Director Hu Dajun for their hard work and immense contributions to the stable development of the Woolen Mill!

It is precisely because of your wise guidance, diligent cultivation, and selfless dedication that the Woolen Mill has been able to continuously develop and grow, achieving the remarkable results we see today.

At the same time, let us use the warmest applause to express our warmest welcome to our newly arrived Gu Shuji and Director Zhou. We believe that under the wise leadership of these two leaders, the Woolen Mill will surely usher in a more brilliant and splendid tomorrow!"

"Clap... clap..."

Applause erupted instantly, with a level of enthusiasm that was hard to believe.

After the applause subsided, the female employee continued: "All of us staff will certainly unite closely around the new leadership team, working together with one heart and forging ahead with determination to contribute our greatest strength to the leapfrog development of the Woolen Mill!

For an enterprise to flourish and prosper, it is inseparable from the strong support, kind care, and selfless help of the government. The Woolen Mill has deeply felt the meticulous care and dedicated assistance of leaders at all levels in every aspect!

Whenever we encountered difficulties and felt lost like a ship in the dark, the leaders at all levels were like bright lighthouses, extending warm and powerful helping hands at the most critical moments, leading us to successfully overcome obstacles and navigate through difficulties.

Here, we want to thank Secretary Shi and Director Hu once again. During their tenure, they devoted themselves entirely to the construction of the Woolen Mill, working tirelessly and conscientiously, making indelible contributions to the long-term development of the Woolen Mill.

It is precisely because of their wise and decisive leadership that we were able to completely reverse the outdated and backward situation of the Woolen Mill, transforming it into the modern factory full of vitality and vigor that it is today.

At the same time, they also relied on their own outstanding wisdom to create a very coordinated, harmonious, and friendly environment for the relationship between the Woolen Mill and society. They are truly good secretaries and directors that we will miss..."

The female employee looked at Wang Jianmin sitting below and reached out her hand: "I invite Mayor Wang to the stage to speak!"

If this were a meeting for the appointment and removal of cadres in a government agency, Minister Zhao would certainly be invited to speak first.

But this was an enterprise cadre appointment; the municipal government has absolute say in both enterprise management and administrative cadre appointments.

Therefore, inviting Wang Jianmin, the Executive Vice Mayor, to speak first was perfectly appropriate.

Wang Jianmin walked onto the stage with a smile and took the microphone from the female employee.

"Just now, Minister Zhao Zhenshi read the appointment and removal decision. This cadre adjustment is carried out in close connection with the urgent needs of current economic and social development. It is an important decision made after in-depth discussion and careful weighing in the face of drastic changes and challenges for enterprises in the new era, new environment, and new market.

I believe every comrade here is no stranger to Comrade Zhou Andong. He is renowned in the economic field. Whether in enterprise management or product marketing, his outstanding talent and profound experience are peerless in the industry; almost no one can compare to him.

Precisely because of this, after repeated research and full consideration, the organization unanimously decided to appoint Comrade Zhou Andong as the Factory Director of the Woolen Mill. Such a decision was not made lightly, but was a wise choice made after careful deliberation.

As for the current situation of the Woolen Mill, the situation is extremely severe and complex, like being trapped in a muddy swamp. To successfully break out of the predicament and achieve a rise, we must have a leader with a grand vision, superior ability, and extraordinary wisdom to lead the way. As the saying goes, 'To achieve extraordinary feats, one must wait for extraordinary people.' Comrade Zhou Andong is undoubtedly the only candidate capable of taking on this heavy responsibility.

Here, I hope everyone will maintain a high level of vigilance at all times, accurately and precisely grasping the unique characteristics and key points of work in each period. After the cadre appointment and removal decision is announced today, the relevant leading cadres should immediately start the work handover without delay, resolutely preventing any management vacuum.

At the same time, I also hope that everyone here can conscientiously fulfill their duties, planning comprehensively, arranging reasonably, and scientifically organizing the development and promotion of various tasks, going all out to ensure the safety, stability, and orderly flow of the entire work process, and maintaining team harmony and stability... Alright, that's all, thank you all!"

Wang Jianmin finished his speech and walked off the stage amidst warm applause.

The female employee announced again: "Next, I invite Minister Zhao Zhenshi of the Organization Department to the stage to speak."

Zhao Zhenshi walked onto the stage, took the microphone from the female employee, and scanned the crowd below.

"This leadership adjustment for the Woolen Mill is a bit sudden, but I hope cadres at all levels can correctly understand and treat the Organization Department's decision, correctly understand the city's intentions, keep the big picture in mind, observe discipline, and consciously ensure that the individual obeys the organization and the minor principle obeys the major principle.

Everyone has achieved results and made contributions in their respective positions, but results and contributions only represent the past. Under the leadership of the new team, how to plan new work, enhance new skills, and achieve new results is a realistic problem facing everyone. Here, I have a few requirements for you.

First, enter the state quickly, take forceful measures, and achieve outstanding results. Second, further emancipate the mind, strengthen learning, and increase skills. Third, promote democracy, cooperate in division of labor, and conscientiously maintain team unity. Fourth, be diligent and dedicated, be clean and honest, and establish a good image.

Everyone must keep a warning bell against corruption and change ringing in their hearts, and it must ring constantly. You must maintain a high level of vigilance, keep in mind the integrity and self-discipline guidelines and disciplinary regulations, and be a good cadre who wants to do things, knows how to do things, does things well, and stays out of trouble..."

Zhao Zhenshi finished his speech, and the applause was just as warm. Shi Guoqiang and Hu Dajun clapped vigorously, but their smiles were not entirely natural.

Next was Gu Shuji. This fellow stood on the stage with a smile, clearly well-prepared.

"Respected leaders, comrades, hello. A new mission, a new starting point, a new journey. Minister Zhao just announced the Party Committee's appointment decision regarding me. Here, I first express my heartfelt thanks to the organization for its trust and concern, and thanks to leaders at all levels for their appreciation and love.

This new appointment is not only a recognition and affirmation of my personal ability, but also a hope and heavy trust. Facing the new work post and new work environment, I will take today as a new starting point, with a new attitude and a new realm, enter the new role as soon as possible, and repay the heavy trust and expectations of the leaders and comrades with good work results..."

Gu Bing spoke for about ten minutes, and it was of a very high standard; there was definitely an expert who wrote the draft for him.

"Next, I invite Factory Director Zhou to the stage to speak!"

Amidst thunderous applause, Zhou Andong stepped onto the stage. It could be said that the applause was unbelievably warm. In reality, only they themselves knew how many were genuinely welcoming him and how many were gritting their teeth, wishing they could bite Zhou Andong to death.

But these were secondary. At this moment, whether they genuinely welcomed Zhou Andong or wanted him to drop dead, they were all incredibly expectant of Zhou Andong's speech. Because they felt they would surely be able to analyze some key information from his speech.

Especially Dai Weimin, Tian Hongwei, and Hu Lan; their inner excitement had reached an indescribable level. However, before Zhou Andong made any further moves, they had to strictly restrain their emotions and dared not show too much.

There were two others who were quite excited: Chu Hongjun, Factory Director of the First Branch, and Chen Min, Factory Director of the Second Branch. They had even higher expectations for Zhou Andong serving as the Factory Director of the Woolen Mill.

They were truly taking precautions. As soon as news spread that Zhou Andong would be the Factory Director of the Woolen Mill, they had prepared thoroughly in advance. As soon as the appointment meeting ended, they would immediately go to Zhou Andong to report on their work.

Truth be told, the two of them had been stifled enough over the years. As the persons in charge of the First and Second Branches, and also experienced veteran Party members, they had somehow failed to enter the factory's Party Committee leadership team after all these years.

Of course, there were also those who didn't even bother to put on a show, sitting there with their arms crossed, looking coldly at Zhou Andong as he walked onto the stage. That was Tong Yuanxi, Director of the Factory's Discipline Inspection and Supervision Department and a member of the Factory Party Committee. He had been transferred to the Woolen Mill from the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission two years ago and was Tong Huaiyu's cousin.

As for Zhou Andong, the Tong family hated him to the bone, especially given his background, so there was no need for them to put on a show. Moreover, his attitude was meant for the heads of the few departments below to see.

The few section chiefs and deputy section chiefs of the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Department saw their boss not even bothering to lift his hands, so they naturally understood what to do. Therefore, even if they were clapping, it was listless, symbolic taps, and they immediately lowered their hands.

After all, a local official is not as effective as the one in charge. Tong Yuanxi was their boss. Moreover, as department heads, their leaders had already talked to them, intending to sideline Zhou Andong. Therefore, in their hearts, whether Zhou Andong could stand firm in the Woolen Mill was a question, and whether they gave him face depended on their own mood.

Zhou Andong held the microphone and, after the applause subsided, said with a smile.

"The applause is so warm, it truly makes me moved and apprehensive. I am moved that I am so welcomed, and apprehensive because I don't know if I can do a good job as this factory director, and whether I will fail the earnest expectations of the organization, leaders at all levels, and the vast number of staff."

Zhou Andong paced back and forth on the stage a few times, then looked up at the crowd below: "Before, someone asked me, 'Zhou Andong, you are already so rich, why go to the Woolen Mill to be a factory director? Isn't it better to enjoy life?' At the time, I asked him, 'What is your dream for this life?' He answered without hesitation or concealment, 'Of course, it's to rise in rank and get rich.'"

Speaking of this, Zhou Andong laughed, his tone suddenly becoming relaxed and tinged with a hint of teasing: "Here, I also want to ask the colleagues present, do you want to rise in rank and get rich?"

Zhou Andong's words were like a thunderclap, instantly exploding in the hearts of the crowd below, leaving them dumbfounded and shocked. Even Wang Jianmin and Zhao Zhenshi were completely confused, unable to make head or tail of it.

How could such a sensitive and controversial topic be spoken about in such a public setting? Moreover, this was the scene of his own appointment meeting, with over a hundred cadres at the section level and above sitting below.

But soon, Wang Jianmin and Zhao Zhenshi reacted. Zhou Andong was famous for being cunning. For him to dare to raise such a sensitive topic on such an occasion, at his own appointment meeting, he must have a specific goal in mind.

Wang Jianmin and Zhao Zhenshi exchanged a tacit look. As their gazes met, they understood each other, and immediately, a faint, imperceptible smile appeared on their previously tense faces.

At the same time, Shi Guoqiang, Hu Dajun, and Tong Yuanxi frowned. They also knew well that Zhou Andong was not the type to speak without thinking. Since he dared to throw out this topic at this moment, he must have had some purpose. Thinking of this, a sense of inexplicable unease began to spread quietly in the depths of their hearts... ===== CHAPTER 2288 =====