Chapter 374

March 1, Le Xue Li Ren was sitting at home when disaster struck from the sky; he was 'invited' by prison guards and judicial officers into prison.

That day, Le Xue Zhi was also caught red-handed at a club in Long Peace; at the time he was still visiting prostitutes, so naturally he had to go back to prison.

This pair of 'brothers in adversity' met again in prison, inseparable!

After receiving the news, Lu Fan specifically ran to Long Peace and got dead drunk with Han Xinpu!

While drinking, Lu Fan inadvertently revealed that he might be adjusting his work position.

Han Xinpu said admiringly: 'Just caught up with you, and you threw me off again! A member of the Municipal Party Standing Committee? Or a Vice Mayor? Truly enviable!'

Lu Fan laughed and said: 'You need to step up, but this time it's not a promotion, just an adjustment, changing to another position to gain experience.'

This is standard procedure; Secretary Li Mingzhou treats you well!

The next day, Lu Fan went to the Provincial Finance Department and chatted for over half an hour with Director Han Guishan.

After returning to Ganshui, Lu Fan began seriously considering the successor to the Ganshui County Party Secretary, but after thinking back and forth, there was no suitable candidate.

Just as he was lost in thought, the phone rang; seeing the number, it was actually Secretary Wang Hongtao calling, so he hurriedly answered.

Hello, Secretary!

Secretary Wang Hongtao smiled and said: 'Lu Fan, in a couple of days the province will study personnel work; the preliminary plan is to adjust you to serve as secretary-general of the Yingjiang Municipal Government. We hope you can continue to make progress in your new post, cooperate well with the work of the Mayor of Auspicious Fragrance, and strive for better achievements. Oh, by the way, the evaluation work for the national outstanding county party secretaries this year has already been launched, and this meeting will also study and recommend candidates. In view of your work performance, the Provincial Party Committee intends to list you as one of the candidates!'

Lu Fan immediately replied: 'Thank you, Secretary, for your cultivation; I will fully cooperate with Mayor Li's work!'

I believe you have this ability! Lu Fan, Ganshui has made great progress over the past two years, and this year it has even entered the top ten counties in the province. After you leave, we need a suitable successor to guarantee the continuity of current policies and development concepts; the momentum of Ganshui's development cannot stop! Is there a suitable candidate now?

Every word of the leadership has intention; Secretary Wang is certainly not someone who speaks aimlessly, and Lu Fan instantly thought of something.

Recalling Secretary Wang's years of concern, care, and cultivation for himself, Lu Fan immediately replied: 'Secretary Li has recently been considering the issue of staffing the Ganshui leadership team, but he has continually failed to find a suitable candidate, which has troubled him greatly. If the Provincial Party Committee can coordinate the arrangement, I will firmly follow organizational arrangements, and will certainly ensure a smooth handover of work, seeing you off on your journey!'

Secretary Wang Hongtao nodded and said: 'Okay, I understand your idea; I will also seek the opinion of Secretary Mingzhou.'

Finally, Secretary Wang Hongtao said earnestly: 'Lu Fan, although climbing slopes and crossing ditches is arduous, it is step-by-step ascent. Now you have no worries; you must focus all your thoughts and energy on undertaking and entrepreneurship, constantly cultivating virtue in governance, constantly maintaining self-discipline, always preserving the resolve to act cleanly, standing out and stepping up at critical moments, daring to take on responsibilities and bear burdens, the more you take on the better, striving to create achievements that can withstand the tests of practice, the people, and history.'

Lu Fan replied firmly: 'Please rest assured, Secretary, I will surely keep your teachings in mind, work diligently and strive for progress, turning the ordinary into splendid, achieving dreams through perseverance, interpreting responsibility and dedication through work achievements! Teacher, I sincerely express my gratitude to you; these years have troubled you!'

Secretary Wang Hongtao said: 'Life's road always has obstacles; the flavor of life always has bitterness; no one's life path is a straight line. What's past is past; believe that every experience is an accumulation of life, every setback is a tempering of life; savor the myriad flavors of life, do not waste your years, always look forward!'

March 10, the Provincial Party Committee launched the cadre adjustment work; Lu Fan was adjusting his work position, no inspection needed, he devoted all his energy to work and stood firm at his last post.

March 20, the Ganshui County Party Committee Office received a notice from the Municipal Organization Department.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Ganshui County convened a leadership cadre meeting, announcing the appointment and removal decision regarding the adjustment of the main leaders of the county Party Committee and county government by the provincial and municipal Party Committees. Municipal Organization Department Director Zhang Ziqiang attended the meeting and delivered a speech on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee; the newly appointed County Party Secretary Guo Xiaopeng made a statement of position; the leading cadres present and the principal officials of each township and county-level departments participated in the meeting.

Director Zhang Ziqiang read out the decision of the Provincial Party Committee regarding the adjustment of the main leaders of the Ganshui County Party Committee: the Provincial Party Committee approved that Comrade Lu Fan no longer serves as the secretary of the Ganshui County Party Committee, with another assignment; Comrade Guo Xiaopeng serves as the secretary of the Ganshui County Party Committee. The Municipal Party Committee decided that Comrade Du Wenlong no longer serves as a member of the Ganshui County Party Committee Standing Committee and secretary of the County Discipline Inspection Commission, with another assignment; Comrade Liu Yixuan serves as a member of the Ganshui County Party Committee Standing Committee and secretary of the County Discipline Inspection Commission.

Director Zhang Ziqiang fully and highly praised Lu Fan's work in Ganshui County, indicating that the adjustment of the main leaders of the Ganshui County Party Committee was a decision made by the Provincial and Municipal Party Committees starting from the overall work situation, after comprehensive consideration and careful study. He hopes that all cadres in the county will speak politically, look at the big picture, observe discipline, fulfill their duties conscientiously, work solidly, and through concrete actions uphold the decisions of the Provincial and Municipal Party Committees, always maintain a good mental state and work vigor, smoothly achieve a stable transition of work, so as to put the Provincial and Municipal Party Committees at ease and satisfy the broad masses of Ganshui.

Lu Fan made a brief speech, expressing firm support for and implementation of the decisions of the Provincial and Municipal Party Committees, thanking the leadership of the county's four major teams and the broad masses of cadres and the people for their wholehearted support and help in his work, life, and studies during his tenure in Ganshui. He believes that under the leadership of Secretary Guo Xiaopeng and with the joint efforts of comrades, Ganshui will surely develop even better. Although he is about to leave Ganshui for a new post, he will continue to pay attention to Ganshui's development as before, and sincerely wishes Ganshui prosperity and strength, and wishes the people of Ganshui happiness and health!

In his speech, the newly appointed County Party Secretary Guo Xiaopeng pointed out that Comrade Lu Fan, during his work in Ganshui, was diligent and conscientious, did a great deal of effective work, created extraordinarily brilliant achievements, and was deeply beloved by the people of Ganshui. I will take over Comrade Lu Fan's 'relay baton', with a grateful heart, and with full enthusiasm follow the development plan formulated by Comrade Lu Fan, fulfill my duties conscientiously, pursue pragmatic progress, strive unceasingly, and repay the organization with concrete actions and work achievements, striving to write a new chapter of high-quality leapfrog development for Ganshui!

After the meeting ended, Director Zhang Ziqiang returned to the city, and Lu Fan and Guo Xiaopeng handed over work in the office.

Guo Xiaopeng smiled and said: 'Secretary-General, to be frank, taking office in Ganshui brings immense pressure; I fear I will not do well and lose face, betraying the solid foundation you have laid.'

Lu Fan laughed: 'Secretary Guo Xiaopeng, there's no need for modesty between us; Xinpu called me last night. Ganshui now can be described as having a clean atmosphere, upright spirit, united hearts, and vigorous energy—these are the works I planned this year, you can refer to them. If we encounter any problems at work, we two will communicate anytime; in cadre management, if anyone dares to shirk responsibility, make excuses, or obstruct, I will firmly support you in making adjustments.'

Guo Xiaopeng replied: 'Please rest assured, Secretary-General, all of Ganshui's current policies and plans will be adhered to persistently; if there are any problems, I will report to you at any time; I strive to enter the role as soon as possible, fulfill my duties conscientiously, work diligently, and repay your trust and support with concrete actions.'

After reaching consensus, Lu Fan spent an entire afternoon detailing the current key work to Guo Xiaopeng, leaving no matter unattended.

After the handover was completed, as dusk fell and he looked out the window, Lu Fan sighed: 'In these two years in Ganshui, I have gained a lot; I am deeply honored and grateful. I entrust you to make up for and perfect what I have left behind. I look forward to continually receiving good news from Ganshui, wishing Ganshui ever upward progress and flourishing prosperity, and wishing the people of Ganshui that every minute be splendid and beautiful, every second happy and healthy!'

'Secretary-General, the people of Ganshui will forever remember your hard work and everything you have brought them!'

Lu Fan took a deep look at the office and said: 'Guo Xiaopeng, Ganshui is now entirely in your hands; I am returning to the city; if anything comes up, please come to the municipal government to find me anytime.'

'Secretary-General, you must definitely eat your meals; otherwise letting you starve in Ganshui would be a huge laughingstock if it got out!'

Lu Fan shook his head and politely declined.

After pushing open the door, Lu Fan saw a touching scene: a glance showed the corridor filled with Ganshui's leading cadres, over a hundred people, including all members of the County Party Committee Standing Committee and deputy county chiefs.

'County Secretary Lu, we've come to see you off!' 'County Secretary Lu, go well!' 'County Secretary Lu, come back often to visit, we will miss you!' ……

Lu Fan said emotionally: 'The days I worked in Ganshui are an unforgettable beautiful memory for my lifetime! For my term in office, I want to express my deep gratitude for everyone's understanding, tolerance, and wholehearted support—thank you all!'

In the days we got along day and night with everyone, whether in public or private affairs, we were open and sincere; at work we could think together and act together, you did not distinguish between day and night, giving your all and exerting your utmost effort. One fence needs three stakes, one hero needs three helpers; without your efforts and contributions, Ganshui could not have achieved its present results!

Personnel undergo metabolism; interactions become past and present; leaving office is merely a regretful parting, not an end; from now on, everyone will surely come and go frequently!

Comrade Guo Xiaopeng has strong political awareness, high overall quality, rich experience in county and township work, is fair and upright in character, and has a pragmatic work style; please everyone fully cooperate with Secretary Guo Xiaopeng's work, single-mindedly pursue development, grab projects, develop industries, firmly protect the ecosystem, dare to break through, strive valiantly; at any time, unity must be paramount, twist into one rope, work together heart and soul to meet all challenges and difficulties!

After shaking hands with everyone one by one, Lu Fan and Du Wenlong drove out of the Ganshui County Party Committee compound under the escort of Ganshui cadres all the way.

Driving along the familiar streets, Du Wenlong said: 'Old Brother Fan, you can live up to Ganshui; the people of Ganshui deeply remember your kindness!'

Lu Fan sighed: 'The camp is cast iron; we cadres are like flowing water; my mission here has come to a complete end!'