Chapter 591

Zhou Xiang was sitting in the office dazed, the picture on the computer screen in front of him was boring Minesweeper.

Suddenly, the Town Party Committee Secretary walked into the office with a beaming smile, went to Zhou Xiang's side and said, "Xiao Zhou, relax your mind!"

"Ah?" Caught red-handed by the leader, Zhou Xiang frantically closed Minesweeper, anxiously replied, "Secretary, what instructions do you have?"

The Secretary said with a smile, "Xiao Zhou, this is great news—I must personally inform you that the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department has issued a transfer order assigning you to work in the office. Isn't this a tremendous piece of good news? I'm envious!"

"Ah?" Zhou Xiang said in surprise, "Secretary, has the document come down? The Provincial Party Committee Organization Department? Do we not need to take the selection exam to work there?"

The Secretary replied, "You are an incumbent cadre; most need to go through selection, but there are special circumstances—when leaders need it, you can take the special channel. Xiao Zhou, your luck has come; in the future, when you advance, you must not forget our Shantang Town!"

Zhou Xiang was overjoyed in his heart—really damn satisfying! Indeed, after hardship comes sweetness, there will be a time; all the way facing the sun, awaiting the flowering season; the road ahead may be long, but it is also splendid!

"Okay, Secretary, when should I go report?" Zhou Xiang didn't want to say a single word of thanks to him.

"The document didn't specify details, but we definitely need to go as soon as possible; Municipal Party Secretary Xing personally inquired about it."

While they were chatting, a government vehicle drove into the town government compound; from the car came the County Party Committee Organization Department inspection team, urgently conducting an organizational inspection for Zhou Xiang's promotion to deputy section-chief level; the head of the County Party Committee Organization Department personally led the team.

This is a big gift sent from the county to Zhou Xiang, allowing him to go to the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department for reporting with the status of deputy section chief, showing the county leadership's care and emphasis on Zhou Xiang; everyone lifts the flowery sedan chair—we'll meet again happily!

July 20, after completing the inspection procedures, Zhou Xiang came to the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department to report; Office Director Tan Yiqiao took him to the minister's office.

Lu Fan intentionally cultivated Zhou Xiang, teaching him that study is an effective way to boost the confidence of responsibility, and an important prerequisite for enhancing abilities. As a young cadre, one should study actively and well, think while studying, practice while studying. Charge the brain, oxygenate the spirit, keep thoughts up-to-date, work with ease.

In dealing with people and affairs, one must be patient; in work, meticulous; in completing tasks, wholehearted. After weathering storms and seeing the world, one develops talent; only then will one have confidence in heart, grandeur in planning, vigor in action, and sharpness in work.

Soon, Zhou Xiang's transfer spread throughout the province; the Organization Department welcomed a newcomer who serves the minister, and he was suppressed by his unit's leadership for speaking frankly.

July 25 afternoon, the General Office notified that Tang Bing asked him to come over.

Entering the office, Tang Bing said, "Lu Fan, I just received the notice—I'm leaving!"

Lu Fan, beaming with joy, said, "Congratulations on reaching the top of a hundred-foot pole—may you advance even further!!"

When encountering joyous events, one's spirit feels refreshed; Tang Bing smiled and replied, "It's just a change of position; in the future, welcome to come to my place—I'll take care of the tea."

Lu Fan also said, "Secretary, if there are any people or matters not yet arranged, please feel free to instruct me—I will certainly implement them with all my effort."

Tang Bing shook his head and said, "No worries! I called you here to have a heart-to-heart—are you familiar with Comrade Jingchen?"

Lu Fan replied, "I've met him twice, but we've had no interaction."

He once served as Secretary Comrade Guojiang; he came to Huayuan to work; the ones who should be happiest are Lei Xingxing and Qin Mengyang! Comrade Jingchen has high education, high EQ, strong ability; coming to Huayuan he should have great ambitions! Secretary Hongtao and Comrade Guojiang have a good relationship; they can cooperate on some matters, but this doesn't mean anything—it's just cooperation, so there's no need for too much concern; you just have different division of labor, at work you need principle, flexibility, and when necessary, combativeness. Politics is the art of compromise; compromise is both sides making concessions within reasonable bounds to push work forward, rather than one side endlessly yielding! Young cadres only through enduring storms and seeing the world in complex, severe struggles can they temper their bones and become stalwart like wind-toughened grass and true gold in fire. Lu Fan, this is what Secretary Hongtao asked me to convey! I sincerely hope that every step you take is rock-solid, and that you can withstand scrutiny in every post.

Lu Fan nodded heavily, firmly replied: "Please rest assured, Secretary Hongtao, I will be skilled at analyzing changes in the situation, not bound by old experience, not shackled by old frameworks, not satisfied with the original model; I will dare to be first, dare to try and dare to blaze trails, seeing results in creative implementation and innovative development. I will always maintain a mindset like treading on thin ice, fully and comprehensively considering possible risks, challenges, and contradictions, having a clear grasp of possible situations, detecting opportunities early, seeking benefits and avoiding harm, and firmly upholding the bottom line."

Anything beneficial to the people of Huayuan, I will face difficulties head-on, not shirk responsibility, act boldly and resolutely! Anything that harms the interests of Huayuan's people must be firmly corrected and opposed!

Tang Bing nodded satisfied and said, "Comrade Lei Juan works well with you, her principle is strong; you can communicate more in work. Xing Qinzhi, Lin Pengxin, Gao Chengyu, Feng Aiguo have just taken up posts; you should pay more attention to their work and growth. Education Department Director Zhao Xiao'ao and Ying Tian Municipal Party Secretary Kong Weijiang are competent and of good character, trustworthy comrades."

The matters entrusted by the Secretary, I will keep in mind. Please rest assured, Secretary, unity among comrades is forever our fine tradition.

July 26 morning, provincial leading cadres meeting.

Wang Zhaowen attended the meeting and announced the decision, emphasizing that this adjustment of Huayuan's main leadership fully reflects affirmation of Huayuan's work and concern for Huayuan's cadres; we believe we will surely receive wholehearted support and endorsement from all levels of Huayuan's Party organizations and the broad cadres, jointly safeguarding the stability of the reform and development situation. Everyone must maintain a high sense of political responsibility, uphold discussing politics, the overall situation, and discipline, fulfill duties faithfully, unite and cooperate, be of one heart and virtue, and ensure through concrete actions a smooth and orderly transition of the leadership team.

Tang Bing emphasized in his speech, completely endorsing and firmly complying! I deeply believe that under the direct leadership of the Provincial Party Committee with Comrade Wang Jingchen as team leader, all of Huayuan's work will certainly improve, and will certainly accelerate the realization of the goal of comprehensive, all-round revitalization.

Tang Bing said with deep feeling: "In these years of working in Huayuan, I have formed deep bonds with the cadres and masses. I deeply feel that Huayuan's mountains and rivers are beautiful and its people talented and auspicious; it is a good place for work and life, for undertaking endeavors and starting businesses; Huayuan's cadres have high political awareness and work ability, they discuss politics, have sentiment, can shoulder responsibility, are united and vigorous; Huayuan's people are diligent and simple, sincere and kind, bold in pioneering; Huayuan's development foundation is solid, having entered the critical period of accumulating strength to forge momentum and opening up new horizons; the distance to realizing the goal of comprehensive revitalization is drawing ever closer."

Wang Jingchen completed his first appearance, he said: "I fully endorse and firmly comply with the superior's decision. Being able to work in Huayuan is a manifestation of the leadership's care and affection for me; I deeply feel the mission is as weighty as a mountain, the heavy responsibility on my shoulders; only by being diligent in public service day and night, working hard, can I not betray the mission, not let down the trust, not disappoint the people! I know Huayuan remains at the critical stage of climbing slopes and overcoming obstacles, rolling stones up mountains; only with firm confidence, daring to shoulder responsibility, and overcoming difficulties can we achieve Huayuan's all-round revitalization in the new era. I firmly believe that under the arduous struggle of Huayuan's cadres and masses, there will be no obstacle we cannot surmount, no mountain we cannot climb, no dream we cannot realize!"

Today, taking over the baton from Comrade Tang Bing, first, firmly uphold discussing politics; second, firmly uphold pursuing development; third, firmly uphold planning innovation; fourth, firmly uphold benefiting the people's livelihood, continually satisfying the masses' yearning for a better life; fifth, firmly uphold strengthening Party building, implementing the main responsibility of comprehensive strict Party governance, achieving a fullness of righteousness and political clarity.

Today I reiterate: if anyone uses my banner or the name of my relatives to conduct private affairs or seek personal gain in Huayuan, not only must it not be allowed, but it must be firmly investigated and dealt with according to law. I sincerely hope comrades will subject me to strict supervision!

After the meeting, Wang Jingchen acted as host, hosted a banquet for Deputy Minister Wang Zhaowen, and saw off Secretary Tang Bing.

In the afternoon, Wang Zhaowen and Tang Bing returned to Yancheng, and Lu Fan saw the two leaders off to the airport.

At the moment of parting, Wang Zhaowen quietly told Lu Fan that he was about to take up a provincial post, and they shook hands firmly to express gratitude.

After returning, Deputy Secretary-General Qi Shengyin took Lu Fan to the office, which was next to Wang Jingchen's, formerly Li Mingyang's, but the office facilities have been completely renewed, with no trace of Li Mingyang left.

Even if Lu Fan doesn't care about those things, Qi Shengyin couldn't let the leaders bring bad luck upon themselves.

"Secretary, do you need anything else added? I'll take care of it right away!"

Lu Fan said with a smile, "You consider things much more meticulously than I do; get a pot of bamboo—looking at its lush green can sometimes calm one's mind."

"Okay, Secretary, I'll take care of it later; how about also placing a pot of clivia here?"

"Alright, you handle it! Shengyin, you'll be responsible for coordinating my work; I'll report to Secretary Jingchen later."

"Secretary, I must certainly serve you; otherwise my coming to the General Office would be meaningless. There is an urgent matter needing your instruction: should the secretary be selected from within the General Office, or sought externally?"

Lu Fan thought for a moment and said, "Let me consider it; you also look for someone in the General Office, age not too high, solid material foundation, reliable and with a strong sense of responsibility."

"Okay, Secretary, I'll first help you look for someone."