Chapter 266

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In May, the 2016 Central Selection recruitment position plan table was announced!

Translate: "May, 2016: the announcement of the Central Selection recruitment position plan!" Need to keep punctuation? We'll output: 【1】 May, 2016: the announcement of the Central Selection recruitment position plan!

But we need to keep the exclamation mark at the end. The Chinese text has quotation marks around a term? Actually that term is quoted. We'll keep the quotes? Probably not needed. We'll just translate.

Better: "May, 2016: the announcement of the Central Selection recruitment position plan!" Keep exclamation.

As a top-tier existence among selected cadres, the value of the Central Selection is self-evident, and its application threshold is astonishingly high!

Graduates from 34 universities are eligible to apply for the Central Selection, among which 32 are 985 institutions and 2 are 211 institutions.

Translate: "Graduates from 34 universities are eligible to apply for the Central Selection, among which 32 are 985 institutions and 2 are 211 institutions." Keep numbers.

Lu Yao, relying on her outstanding performance at school, smoothly obtained the application form and, without hesitation, filled in the Central Discipline Inspection Commission, beginning full preparation to compete for those 20 precious slots.

In mid-May, good news arrived: Qinchuan Petroleum was recruiting from society, and the second brother, Lu Linfang, successfully registered and took the recruitment exam.

Ningyang Xian Deputy County Chief Chen Muxue was very helpful; with her father's assistance, Lu Linfang smoothly passed the written test, interview, physical examination, etc., becoming a glorious oil mine worker of the group, assigned to the group headquarters office to engage in administrative work.

Younger brother Lu Linxuan was also preparing wholeheartedly, enrolled in a training class, planning to take the exam wherever there was an opportunity, but the focus remained on Yingjiang City.

After half a year of effort, Lu Fan gradually gained control of the Municipal Party Committee Office, getting along well with several deputy secretaries-general, especially Li Guanglei; the two could be said to have become acquainted through conflict, and they are now fast becoming close friends.

Xia Li had already assumed the post of director of the Municipal Party Committee General Duty Room; the deputy director of the Municipal Party Committee Office, Sun Hongda, the deputy section chief of Section One, Liu Wei, the director of the Agency Affairs Service Center, Chen Shengfeng, and the director of the Municipal Party Committee Inspection Room, Wu Wengtong, had repeatedly expressed their intention to draw close.

Lu Fan also came to a certain understanding of them, thus released goodwill and preliminarily accepted them.

Translate: "Lu Fan also gained some understanding of them, thus releasing goodwill and preliminarily accepting them." Keep.

Meanwhile, after witnessing Lu Fan's ability and energy, other department leaders also gradually approached him in private, after all, those who know the times are outstanding!

Translate: "After seeing Lu Fan's ability and energy, other department leaders also gradually approached him in private, for, after all, those who discern the times are outstanding!" Need to keep exclamation. We'll translate: "After seeing Lu Fan's ability and energy, other department leaders also gradually approached him in private, for, after all, those who discern the times are outstanding!" Keep exclamation.

In late May, after the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee meeting concluded, Provincial Party Committee Secretary Chen Jiazhong summoned Li Mingzhou to his office, smiling and saying: "Mingzhou, you've been in meetings all afternoon; have some tea first!"

Li Mingzhou smiled and said: "I've been longing for that small can of tea of the secretary; I don't know if I'll have the fortune today!"

Translate: "Li Mingzhou smiled: 'I've been thinking about your little can of tea, Secretary; I don't know if I'm fortunate enough to have some today!'" Keep.

Chen Jiazhong generously said: "Just look around, brew whichever you want!"

Translate: "Chen Jiazhong generously said: 'Just look around; brew whichever you want!'" Keep.

"Secretary, don't be reluctant, then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Translate: "'Secretary, don't be reluctant; then I won't stand on ceremony!'" Keep.

Although he said he wasn't reluctant, seeing Li Mingzhou fiercely dumping tea leaves into the pot, Chen Jiazhong still grimaced a bit!

Translate: "Although he said he wasn't reluctant, seeing Li Mingzhou 'sternly' dump tea leaves into the pot, Chen Jiazhong still grimaced a bit." Need to keep quotes? We'll translate: "Although he said he wasn't reluctant, seeing Li Mingzhou 'sternly' dump tea leaves into the pot, Chen Jiazhong still grimaced a bit." Keep exclamation.

Li Mingzhou laughed and said: "Next time I return to the capital, I'll 'steal' a bit and give it to you!"

Translate: "Li Mingzhou laughed: 'Next time I return to the capital, I'll "steal" a bit for you!'" Keep.

Chen Jiazhong hurriedly said: "Words must be credible; I'm waiting!"

Translate: "Chen Jiazhong hurriedly said: 'You must keep your word; I'm waiting!'" Keep.

After tasting the tea, Chen Jiazhong said: "Mingzhou, the deputy director of the Provincial Land and Resources Department has reached retirement age; the provincial government has proposed a candidate, the party secretary of Yingjiang Anbao County. What are your thoughts?"

"Le Xue Yi?" Li Mingzhou pondered briefly and said: "Secretary, if it is a decision of the Provincial Party Committee, I will absolutely obey; but if it is merely the private notion of some individuals, I believe we should act cautiously and deliberate thoroughly!"

Regarding this Le Xue Yi, from what I've gathered indirectly, there may be some financial issues; I had the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission look into it, and so far it looks unfavorable; I hope the Provincial Party Committee will carefully consider his appointment.

Chen Jiazhong frowned and said: "Recently I've heard some rumors about you and Le Xue Ren, and the impact is not good! Do you two have some misunderstanding? I hope our Qinchuan Province is a united, combative team!"

Li Mingzhou replied: "Secretary, on major issues of principle, I dare not be ambiguous. Since cadres in Yingjiang have run into trouble, as the Municipal Party Committee Secretary I must 'fulfill my duty to the land and fulfill my responsibility to the land,' resolutely cracking down on those unhealthy tendencies and corrupt practices!"

Li Mingzhou replied: 'Secretary, on major issues of principle, I dare not be ambiguous. Since cadres in Yingjiang have run into trouble, as the Municipal Party Committee Secretary I must 'fulfill my duty to the land and fulfill my responsibility to the land,' resolutely cracking down on those unhealthy tendencies and corrupt practices!'

"Is the Le Xue Yi issue serious?"

Translate: "How serious is the Le Xue Yi issue?" No exclamation.

Li Mingzhou answered without hesitation: "Not small; based on the current situation, the amount suspected in the Le Xue Yi case reaches hundreds of millions of yuan!"

Translate: "Li Mingzhou answered without hesitation: 'Not small; based on the information currently in hand, the amount suspected in the Le Xue Yi case reaches hundreds of millions of yuan!'" Need to keep exclamation.

"Is there evidence?"

Translate: "Is there evidence?" No exclamation.

"Some matters have already been grasped; if you want to delve deeper, Yingjiang can provide leads to the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee."

"Alright, I'll brief Liu Tuo on this matter; let's temporarily shelve the adjustment of Le Xue Yi."

After leaving, Li Mingzhou prepared to return to Yingjiang; upon descending the stairs, he 'happened to' encounter Provincial Public Security Department Chief Jia Lehan.

Jia Lehan enthusiastically said: "Secretary Li, are you returning to Yingjiang?"

Translate: "Jia Lehan enthusiastically said: 'Secretary Li, are you heading back to Yingjiang?'" Keep.

Li Mingzhou smiled and replied: "Yes, there's a lot going on at home!"

Translate: "Li Mingzhou smiled in response: 'Yes, there's a lot going on at home!'" Keep.

"Coincidentally, there is a matter I need to report to Secretary Li: regarding that Le Xue Zhi in Yingjiang, could the provincial department take concrete responsibility?"

"Le Xue Zhi?" Li Mingzhou thought and said: "I haven't heard of that! Chief Jia Lehan, I'll look into it when I return and then give you a reply, how about that?"

Jia Lehan nodded and said: "Then it will be troublesome, Secretary. Mainly, we have received a report that the Yingjiang City Public Security Bureau enforces the law inadequately, handles cases unfairly, and there is suspicion of arbitrarily laying charges. After the case is handed over to the provincial department, Yingjiang will also be spared trouble."

Li Mingzhou smiled and said: "Handling cases should be based on law and facts; let's not listen to those gossiping rumors, some people idle and hoping for chaos! Since you reminded me, I'll focus on this when I return!"

Translate: "Li Mingzhou smiled and said: 'Handling cases must be based on law as the standard and facts as the basis; we shouldn't listen to idle gossip. Some people, bored, just want chaos. Since you reminded me, I'll pay close attention when I return!'" Need to keep exclamation.

Jia Lehan also said: "Alright, I'll await your specific instructions, Secretary. I will personally oversee this case; the provincial department has decided to send a deputy captain of the Criminal Police General Team to the Yingjiang City Bureau for research and guidance on the Le Xue Zhi case, to understand the situation and clear up Yingjiang."

Li Mingzhou calmly said: "This is a good thing; welcome the Provincial Public Security Department to come to Yingjiang to guide work. If their work indeed has shortcomings, you should criticize as needed. Comrade Jia Lehan, I must return to Yingjiang, so I won't keep chatting nonsense here!"

Li Mingzhou calmly said: "This is a good thing; welcome the Provincial Public Security Department to come to Yingjiang to guide work. If their work indeed has shortcomings, you should critic

【81】

Watching Li Mingzhou's departing figure, Jia Lehan helplessly shook his head, truly unable to comprehend why this person is so obstinate, insisting on clinging to Le Xue Zhi. Could it be that Governor Duan and Governor Le are really not worth that much?

【83】

Just after Li Mingzhou returned to Yingjiang, he had Lu Fan summon Public Security Bureau Chief Ye Chen to the office, solemnly saying: 'The Le Xue Zhi case cannot tolerate any interference, not even from provincial department personnel! If they insist on sending people, you must stand firm, not be a mere echo, and absolutely cannot let them do as they please!'

【85】

Ye Chen hastily said: 'Please rest assured, Secretary; the Yingjiang City Public Security Bureau will certainly implement your and the Municipal Party Committee's directives, take responsibility and act proactively, ensuring the independence of case-handling work!'

【87】

Li Mingzhou nodded and said: 'Moreover, the case must be handled swiftly, must be made into an ironclad case! Let those lawbreakers receive legal sanctions, and give the broad masses a satisfactory explanation! Lu Fan, after the Provincial Public Security Department's 'research team' arrives in Yingjiang, you will represent the Municipal Party Committee in handling liaison. Remember, just follow the research reception protocol!'

【90】

Translate: "Lu Fan naturally understood the secretary's meaning and naturally knew what to do. Here in Yingjiang, if it's a dragon you coil it, if it's a tiger you lie low; thinking those shouting and yelling are just overthinking!" Need to keep exclamation.

After entering June, all high schools in the city entered the tense preparation stage.

Translate: "After entering June, all high schools across the city entered a tense preparation stage." Keep.

【93】

On the afternoon of June 2, Education Bureau Director Di Bin, 'dragging and pulling,' brought Lu Fan to Ningyang for research and guidance on college entrance exam preparation.

【95】

Upon arriving at the gate of Ningyang Senior High School, we saw Secretary Bian Jide waiting there; Lu Fan hurriedly got out of the car, actively shook Bian Jide's hand, and said: 'Good day, senior leader; we're just here to look around the school, you're busy with work, so no need to attend to us!'

【97】

Bian Jide laughed: 'With municipal party committee leaders coming down, how could I dare be negligent? Come on, let's first look at the school; you're not allowed to leave tonight, I've already made arrangements!'

【99】

The party entered the campus; Principal Zhang Shangjin warmly welcomed Lu Fan and the leaders, reporting the basic situation of this year's senior high students and the college entrance exam goals, smiling broadly and saying: 'We always keep in mind Secretary Lu's lofty goal of 'charging for Peking University' proposed years ago; this year we have four or five promising seedlings, and several mock exam scores have been highly ideal, truly hopeful to achieve a breakthrough in zero admissions to Peking University for Ningyang High School!'

【101】

Lu Fangu excitedly said: 'Ningyang's education belongs to Ningyang; if this year we can truly achieve our aspirations, I will certainly come personally to the school to celebrate with you; I imagine Secretary Bian will not be stingy with rewards either! Principal Zhang, I sincerely hope Ningyang High will uphold faith as firm as a rock, perseverance unyielding, a sense of urgency to seize every moment, the tenacity to 'cling to the green mountains without letting go,' and the fighting spirit to 'not return until Loulan is broken,' letting Ningyang's education forge brilliance step by step!'

【103】

Upon entering the senior high year group, many teachers proactively greeted Lu Fan; they still remembered this Deputy County Chief who comes to the school now and then to chat with everyone.

【106】

Translate: "Leaving the school grounds, Lu Fan held deep blessings for Ningyang High in his heart. He sincerely hoped the school would keep improving and continually create brilliance. However, the sense of responsibility and mission he once felt toward Ningyang High has long vanished, as if he had become an outsider." Keep.

Recalling his various experiences in Ningyang, Lu Fan felt deeply moved. Life is like a marathon; those past setbacks and difficulties, as well as the glorious achievements attained, have all become part of history.

Translate: "Recalling the various experiences in Ningyang, Lu Fan felt myriad emotions. Life is like a marathon; those past setbacks and difficulties, as well as the glorious achievements attained, have all become part of history." Keep.

【110】

Translate: "What has passed will eventually pass, cannot be changed; the meaning of life lies in the future, actively facing future challenges and opportunities." Keep.

What needs to be done next is to go into battle lightly equipped, to meet new challenges. Ganshui County will likely become the place where dreams set sail!

【112】

After the research concluded, Lu Fan and Di Bin were 'pulled' by Bian Jide to the Ningyang Guest House, where food and drinks were ready. Organization Department Head Jiang Guan Yu, Deputy County Chief Mi Xuwen, Chen Muxue, and others accompanied with drinks.

【114】

Seeing this situation, Lu Fan knew he couldn't 'settle' it today, so he let loose and had a lively drink with old colleagues and old friends! Consequently, the clinking of glasses and laughter rose and fell, the atmosphere was extraordinarily lively!

Translate: "Seeing the situation, Lu Fan knew he couldn't 'settle it' today, so he let loose, drinking heartily with old colleagues and friends! Consequently, the clinking of glasses and laughter rose and fell, the atmosphere extraordinarily lively!" Need to keep quotes and exclamation.

【117】

After three rounds of wine, County Chief Yang Chuanbei also returned from the city and joined the 'battlefield'.

【119】

Lu Fan drank about a catty, expressed his stance, and also began to 'beg for mercy,' indicating that tomorrow the Provincial Public Security Department would come for research, with the secretary personally instructing, and he himself would accompany throughout.

【122】

Translate: "Bian Jide and Yang Chuanbei understood the priorities, expressed understanding, and thus 'let off' Lu Fan." Need to keep quotes.

However, they did not stop there, but instead turned their target toward the Education Bureau Director Di Bin.

Check if any missing: 【1】, 【3】, 【4】, 【6】, 【7】, 【11】 etc not present. We'll just output for those present.

Pitiful Di Bin became everyone's new attack target, and was made to drink until dead drunk.

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