Chapter 82: Coincidence Makes a Story

The words Han Guishan said to Lu Fan were purely encouragement and spurring from an elder to a junior. After all, Lu Fan visited him almost every month, and invisibly, the relationship had become closer.

But these words sounded different in Bian Jide's ears. He felt that the Secretary-General treated Lu Fan like a nephew, especially since Han Guishan had specifically called him about Lu Fan's matter, which was how this connection was made. Therefore, his regard for Lu Fan increased by another notch.

After the dishes were served, Lu Fan gave Han Xinpu a wink, and the two found an excuse to go out, leaving space for Bian Jide.

After coming out, Lu Fan went straight to the front desk to pay the bill and pulled Han Xinpu to the hotel entrance to smoke.

"Little Fan, what does your leader want to handle?"

"The position of Deputy County Party Secretary is vacant, and he wants to adjust his position."

"A lateral transfer at the deputy division level, it shouldn't be that difficult, right?"

Lu Fan laughed, "The Provincial Organization Department has high standards. In our small place, this is a major adjustment. Being a Deputy Secretary is the only way to become a County Head. Of course, those with heaven-reaching backgrounds are not included. For them, there is only one level difference between deputy division and full division, and they can reach the goal in one step."

"You brat, are you mocking me? You're already at the deputy section level, and I'm still a staff member!"

"Following Minister Guo Mingxiong, the deputy section level is within your grasp, and you are a civil servant yourself. I am still struggling for civil servant status, and adjusting a position is as hard as ascending to heaven!"

"I remember you were promoted to deputy section level less than a year ago. Why adjust your position? Just get promoted to full section level in two years?"

"Brother Han, I don't want to talk to you anymore. We are not people from the same world!"

"Alright, then tell me, what position do you want to adjust to?"

"Deputy Minister of the Organization Department."

"Ah? Little Fan, could it be that you are daydreaming? A tiny deputy director of the remote office, adjusting to a Deputy Minister in one step? You must be crazy, right?"

Lu Fan explained, "This is the difference between the province and the county. In the province, there are several levels of difference, but the county organization department is at the full section level, and the subordinate remote office is also at the full section level, so there is room for operation."

"Alright, the grassroots level is indeed different, but you are the secretary to the Organization Minister. Is this matter very difficult to handle?"

"Very difficult. It must be nodded by the County Party Secretary. As it stands, there is no hope at all."

"Don't be discouraged. Maybe a surprise is coming. Don't think so much. How old are you, and you've already become a 'bureaucracy-obsessed' person? Where do you want to go play tonight? Brother will host you!"

"I can't leave. I'm with the leader."

After chatting for about half an hour, Han Guishan came out, with Bian Jide following with a full face of smiles. Seeing this posture, they were about to leave, so Lu Fan hurried over to greet them.

"Jide, Little Fan, no need to see me off. I'll take a taxi back. Xinpu, go home early."

Bian Jide hurriedly hailed a taxi and gave the driver a hundred yuan.

Lu Fan noticed that after Han Guishan got into the car, Bian Jide unobtrusively placed the handbag beside him.

The Minister's matter had a high probability of success. Lu Fan began to consider his own future. If he couldn't be adjusted to be the Deputy Minister of the Organization Department, the best choice should be to follow him to the County Committee Office, followed by being a Deputy Director of a functional bureau. Going to a township was the worst choice and was not considered for the time being.

Things went very smoothly, and there was no need to stay in Chang'an. After breakfast the next day, Lu Fan and Bian Jide returned to Ningyang.

Bian Jide was somewhat smug and was very talkative along the way. He looked at Lu Fan, his "lucky star," with increasing favor, so he spoke from his heart: "Little Fan, if my matter goes smoothly, I think you should go to the County Committee Office. Don't even think about being a Deputy Minister; after all, you are too young. In fact, the County Committee Office is a higher stepping stone than the Organization Department; after all, it is the hub department of the whole county."

Lu Fan said without hesitation, "I listen to the Minister. I'm just worried that it will be hard to get into the County Committee Office."

"You don't need to worry about that. It's just bringing one or two people."

Lu Fan adjusted his mindset as quickly as possible. Do not be troubled by what you cannot get, and cherish what you truly possess. What truly tortures people is the expectation of holding fantasies.

Guo Mingxiong's home was not far from the Provincial Government, and he was used to walking to his unit every day as exercise.

Ever since Han Xinpu started "serving" the leader, he accompanied Guo Mingxiong to walk to work on time every day.

When entering the building, Han Xinpu's phone rang. After connecting, he said, "Not staying for two days? Going back to Ningyang now? Alright then, have a safe trip!"

After hanging up, Guo Mingxiong felt a little curious. After all, he had once governed Ningyang and had deep feelings for it, so he asked with a smile, "A friend from Ningyang?"

"Yes, a friend from Ningyang. We had a meal together last night. His name is Lu Fan, and he is also in our organization system."

"Lu Fan? I have some impression. Didn't he work at the Baishu Bay Forest Farm? Transferred to the Organization Department? What is his current position?"

Han Xinpu said something impulsively: "Deputy Minister!"

Guo Mingxiong frowned and said, "Deputy Minister of the Organization Department? So fast? Ningyang's leaders really dare to use people!" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone!

Perhaps he had forgotten about the remote office, or perhaps he only remembered that Lu Fan wanted to be a Deputy Minister. Realizing he had said the wrong thing, Han Xinpu was thinking about how to explain when someone suddenly chased after them from behind, saying with a smiling face, "Minister, I was just preparing to report work to you. I didn't expect to meet you here. What a coincidence!"

Han Xinpu didn't recognize the person, but Guo Mingxiong laughed, "It's Comrade Yuanfei. You are the Ningyang County Party Secretary, after all. Is it necessary to stare at my little bit of Party building funds?"

Gao Yuanfei accompanied him with a smile and said, "Minister, money is different from money. Ningyang's Party building work was built by you single-handedly, and it is being promoted nationwide. I must guard this hard-won victory result. The Minister's support is indispensable!"

Guo Mingxiong had been the Ningyang County Party Secretary and the Municipal Organization Department Minister. As a former subordinate, if he couldn't firmly grasp this line, it only showed that he was quite immature politically, and he couldn't have reached his current position. Moreover, Gao Yuanfei was keen on taking the upper-level route and would come to the Provincial Committee to "walk around" every week or two.

Arriving at the office, Gao Yuanfei took a can of tea from his bag and put it in Guo Mingxiong's tea cabinet, laughing, "It's autumn. I specially got some chrysanthemum tea. It can clear the lungs and reduce fire, clear the liver and improve eyesight. It's just right for us smokers. Minister, it's tea worth a hundred yuan or so. You wouldn't dislike it, would you?"

A hundred or so? I believe you, ghost! However, Guo Mingxiong didn't reject this face; he was a fellow townsman, after all.

After all, having been the Ningyang County Party Secretary and having achieved significant results during his tenure, he was able to jump three levels in a few years. Guo Mingxiong had special feelings for Ningyang.

Recalling Lu Fan's abnormal promotion, Guo Mingxiong intended to knock Gao Yuanfei, so he said, "Comrade Yuanfei has great courage. Selecting and employing people without regard to seniority or age, which surprises me very much!"

Gao Yuanfei didn't understand, so he asked, "Minister, what are you referring to?"

"When I was the Ningyang County Party Secretary, the Baishu Bay Forest Farm was a viewing point for the forest creation work. The acting farm manager at the time was named Lu Fan, in 2007, right? I didn't expect him to be promoted to Deputy Minister of the Organization Department so quickly?"

Lu Fan, Gao Yuanfei had a slight impression. Bian Jide's secretary, when did he become a Deputy Minister? Was Minister Guo speaking with hidden meaning? Or hinting? The leader wouldn't talk about such a small person for no reason, right?

Political figures are used to pondering people's hearts. Gao Yuanfei couldn't help but break down, crumble, and chew Guo Mingxiong's words. In an instant, his brain opened up, and his thoughts turned thousands of times.

Just as he was about to open his mouth to probe Guo Mingxiong's meaning, Han Xinpu pushed the door and entered, reporting, "Minister, Minister Li wants you to go over now."

Guo Mingxiong stood up and said, "Yuanfei, do your work well, use people well. I will support what should be supported!"

Gao Yuanfei understood and immediately expressed his position, "Please rest assured, Minister. I will definitely implement your instructions, do a good job in selecting and employing people, grasp Ningyang's various work, and will never live up to your hard work!"

After Guo Mingxiong left, Gao Yuanfei came to Han Xinpu's office and said with a smile, "What is the little brother's surname?"

"Secretary Gao, my name is Han Xinpu, and I am from Yingjiang."

"Oh my, what a coincidence, fellow townsman!" After speaking, he took a file bag out of his bag and stuffed it into the desk drawer. Gao Yuanfei paid great attention to the people around the leader, and this set of small favors was used to perfection.

Han Xinpu hurriedly declined, "Secretary Gao, this won't do! The leader will criticize!"

"Little Han, it's just two packs of cigarettes. People come and go, don't be polite with me. We have a long way to go!"

In this kind of occasion, one really couldn't push back and forth, so Han Xinpu could only "helplessly" accept it.

After a few polite words, Han Xinpu remembered that Lu Fan was also in Ningyang. This was the number one person in Ningyang, so he said, "Secretary Gao, I have a good friend working in Ningyang. Please take care of him if you have the chance."

"If you speak up, there's definitely no problem. What's his name?"

"His name is Lu Fan, working in the Organization Department."

"Lu Fan?" This is probably the Minister's meaning, right? It seems that after going back, I must get to know this Lu Fan well!

Recently, Forestry Bureau Director Guo Tongyu had been as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, longing for the deputy county level. He felt that he was fully qualified for promotion. In terms of resume, he had been a township secretary and a county bureau director. In terms of achievements, he had won the National Forest City. The only thing lacking was the upper-level route, and now he could only rely on the Secretary's recommendation.

Hearing that Secretary Gao was back, Guo Tongyu hurriedly found an excuse to report work. During this period, he had to ask for instructions early and report late.

But just after entering the door, before reporting a few sentences, Gao Yuanfei asked, "Lu Fan has worked in the forestry system. How is this young man?"

This question was asked to the right person. Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Guo Tongyu "spoke the truth," "He is a very good comrade. Back then, when the 'scandal' broke out at Baishu Bay Forest Farm, Lu Fan was ordered to take over in a crisis and acted as the farm manager for two years. His achievements were very eye-catching. The viewing point he built received high praise from the national acceptance group, scoring 94 points. He is steady and reliable, young but not arrogant or impetuous, diligent in work, and strives for excellence in business. Overall, he is a very excellent young cadre."

Gao Yuanfei laughed, "The evaluation is very high! But that's right, for cadres from your system, I'm afraid you have a certain tendency."

"Secretary, please rest assured, I have always been seeking truth from facts, and I will never deceive the Secretary. Wherever the Secretary points, I will hit!"

Family changes, high probability of stopping updates, please understand, book friends! ===== CHAPTER 83 =====