Chapter 97: Lu Fan's Destination

After returning to Ningyang, Gao Yuanfei began to work on Lu Fan's destination. It can be said that this personnel adjustment was centered around Lu Fan. First, he had to vacate a township secretary position. It just so happened that the Director of the Agriculture Bureau reached the age limit. The key is to consider which township Lu Fan should go to. Too good a one won't do, for fear of too much reaction from cadres and the masses. After all, his secretary is too young, so he can only go to an ordinary or the worst township.

Personnel adjustment must first be brewed at the Secretary's office meeting. Gao Yuanfei first invited County Head Hu Chengwei over. As long as the two reached a consensus, no one would dare to speak. If the County Head firmly disagreed, he could only form a united front with Deputy Secretary Bian Jide and forcibly pass it at the Secretary's office meeting.

Hearing that Lu Fan was going to be the number one in a township, Hu Chengwei was surprised and said: "Secretary, although cadres should be younger, isn't Lu Fan too young? How old is he? He hasn't been a deputy section level for two years yet, I think it's inappropriate."

"He's 24. After all, with District Head Hongtao as a pearl in front, we must show the courage of Minister Mingxiong and Minister Guoquan to be the first in the world."

Hu Chengwei smiled bitterly: "Someone like District Head Hongtao is unique in the whole country, there is no comparability. Secretary, I am talking about the matter, not the person. Logically speaking, a Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office being given a township secretary position is not too much, but Lu Fan's age is indeed a flaw. I guarantee I won't have any opinion if he is sent down in two years."

"Chengwei, we can change our thinking and put Lu Fan in the most remote township. This way, the reaction will be smaller. At least he is the Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office and my secretary!"

"Secretary, if you insist on using him, I have no way, but I reserve my opinion."

The two can only maintain superficial harmony. This is a political need, but the actual contradictions cannot be reconciled in this life. If one is transferred, the two will be like strangers, and they will walk around each other when they meet. Adults can fight, so one can imagine how big the contradiction is.

Politics is compromise. Gao Yuanfei directly showed his cards: "Chengwei, Baishu Bay Township Party Committee Secretary Shi Qiancheng will serve as the Director of the Agriculture Bureau, Lu Fan will serve as the Baishu Bay Township Party Committee Secretary, the Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office will be produced within the office, and the remaining positions will be proposed by the government!"

Counting with his fingers, there are several important positions, which is quite cost-effective. Hu Chengwei immediately changed his principles and said: "Secretary, I was narrow-minded! Young cadres are the new force and hope. Continuously cultivating and creating excellent young cadres is the fundamental guarantee for the great cause of the Party to carry forward the past and open up the future, and to pass on the torch."

"We must indeed further emancipate our minds, boldly use excellent young cadres without sticking to one pattern, further optimize the age structure of township leadership teams, and fully stimulate the vitality of the young cadre team."

"For excellent young cadres like Lu Fan, we must put more burdens and heavy burdens on them, so that young cadres can be trained and become talents as soon as possible in the difficult and complex environment of the grassroots frontline. I agree with the Secretary's opinion!"

Little guy, you have no way? Gao Yuanfei had already begun to plan for promotion, so he looked lightly at the gains and losses in Ningyang. As long as he could achieve his goal, what did it matter if he gave up some benefits!

After fixing the County Head, Gao Yuanfei went to communicate with the Deputy Secretary, and it was settled in a few words. Bian Jide was happy to see it happen.

Next, it was the Organization Department seeking the County Head's opinion on this personnel adjustment. Everything proceeded in an orderly manner, and the confidentiality measures were done quite well. Not a single bit of news leaked out, and everything was under Gao Yuanfei's control.

On the afternoon of November 15, 2012, Ningyang, a small county on the northwest frontier, welcomed the first snow of the new year. With the crystal clear pieces falling from the sky, there was a feeling of winter. The snow covered the ground, the mountains and plains were silver-clad, and the jade trees and flowers were like a fairy tale world. Citizens also recorded this beautiful moment one after another.

While bringing beauty, the first snow also brought a certain impact. Ningyang issued a yellow warning signal for road icing: affected by snowy weather, the humidity at night is high and the temperature is low, which is easy to form road icing. Pedestrians and drivers should pay attention to safety when traveling.

After work, Lu Fan and Chen Liqiong walked in the snow, watching the snowflakes fall, feeling the temperature of each other's palms and the blank space under their feet, which seemed to make people forget worldly troubles, refreshing and feeling the warm embrace of nature.

Chen Liqiong's face was filled with a happy smile, and she said: "Lu Fan, I hope every step I take with you is a footprint of happiness. Walking and walking, we will grow old together!"

Lu Fan suddenly said: "Liqiong, let's get married!"

"Ah?" Chen Liqiong said happily: "Does this count as a proposal? It seems like there is nothing, no sense of ritual, but I agree!"

Lu Fan took out his salary card and said: "There are more than 600,000 in it, plus a house, a car, and a cute and promising sister. This is all I have, and I give it all to you!"

Chen Liqiong took the salary card without hesitation and said proudly: "Then I'll show my cards. From today on, your face can only be touched by me, your hands can only be held by me, your heart can only have me. You are mine, mine for this life. Don't let others snatch you away. No matter what happens, don't leave me behind, okay?"

Lu Fan nodded heavily and smiled from the bottom of his heart. There was finally going to be one more person in the family. True love is habit, touch, comfort, and plainness. It is that there is a light left for you in the thousands of lights. Having this one person in a lifetime is enough!

The rest of life is calm, the past is over, happiness warms the four seasons, and the wind and grain rise!

"Liqiong, there is a very confidential matter to tell you."

"Brother Fan, don't give me a scare!"

"I might be going to a township, and we might not be able to see each other every day."

Chen Liqiong patted her chest and said: "I thought it was something. This is no big deal. I definitely won't hold you back. Now that the conditions are so good, if you are busy, I can go find you. I decided to learn to drive starting tomorrow!"

"Okay, you practice driving well, I'll help you get your driver's license first."

Walking and walking, Lu Fan suddenly said: "Liqiong, go home and discuss with your uncle and aunt, pick a day for us to get engaged, and see what etiquette your family needs."

Chen Liqiong felt beautiful in her heart and laughed: "Don't worry, my parents are very good people and will definitely not make things difficult for you. Yaoyao is still in school, so we can save what we can."

Lu Fan said firmly: "No, I will only get married once in this life. It must be the three letters and six rites, ten miles of red makeup, phoenix crown and rosy cape, officially married, carried by eight sedan chairs, and I will welcome you into the Lu family in a grand manner. The etiquette that should be there cannot be less!"

"Brother Fan, you will definitely not regret marrying me home. I will definitely be a good wife, take good care of your food, clothing, housing, and transportation. You are my backing, and I will also be your reliance!" Chen Liqiong hugged her beloved's arm tightly, and tears of happiness streamed down.

After going to work the next day, Lu Fan brought two packs of cigarettes and a box of tea to Deputy Secretary Bian Jide's office.

Putting down the gift, he said solemnly: "Old leader, I want to ask you for a favor!"

"Xiao Fan, what are you doing? Secretary Gao has already talked to me, your matter should be no problem."

Lu Fan laughed: "The matter I want to ask you to handle is a hundred times more important than promotion! Old leader, I am getting married!"

"Oh my, this is a great happy event! What help do you need for this kind of thing?"

Lu Fan said affectionately: "Secretary, my parents left early, leaving me and my sister to depend on each other. You are the elder who cares for and loves me the most. Marriage is a big event, the parents' order and the matchmaker's words. I want to ask you to be both an elder and a matchmaker!"

For such an important role, he didn't ask Gao Yuanfei, but only asked him. Who is closer is clear at a glance!

Bian Jide laughed: "Old saying goes, a person must be a matchmaker once in a lifetime. How could I refuse such a thing of adult beauty? Xiao Fan, don't worry, I still understand some etiquette. We must do things beautifully and not let people pick out faults!"

"I knew you would help me. Now I'm at ease!"

"Notify me when the time is set. I tell you, engagement cannot be sloppy. You must ask a fortune teller to see a lucky day, and then I will convey it to the woman's side. At that time, the invited family heads and uncles of both sides will come to your home or hotel. You and your partner must recognize relatives first, and the elders will prepare red envelopes."

"After eating, you have to give the betrothal money and the three golds. The woman's family must give you a hat and a pair of leather shoes. The saying goes: 'Iron-headed hat and stable-heeled shoes' means that the two sides are engaged and cannot change their minds..."

Bian Jide "chattered" for more than ten minutes, and invisibly, the relationship between the two became much closer.

After fixing the matchmaker, Lu Fan specifically returned to the village after work to tell his second uncle the good news of his intention to get married.

After hearing the good news, his second aunt wiped her tears with joy, and his second uncle was overjoyed and said: "Xiao Fan, this is a great happy event. If the money is not enough, second uncle will find a way. No matter what, we cannot lose etiquette. Take time to burn paper for your parents and tell them this good news."

"Hmm, I'll go tomorrow."

"Xiao Fan, have you found a matchmaker?"

"Found one, it's County Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bian Jide. I used to be his secretary."

"Good, with a big leader sitting in town, the woman's side probably won't make excessive demands."

Lu Fan laughed: "Don't worry, their family is reasonable, I have been there many times. Second uncle, how are my two younger brothers?"

"Alas, they can't even catch up with Yaoyao's heels. They can't afford a third-tier university, so they both went to junior college."

"Second uncle, junior college is also a university. Plan well for the future and there will be a way out. Let them come to me during the winter vacation."

Second uncle said happily: "Good, good, good. Lin Xuan and Lin Fang are both your younger brothers. You educate them well and strive to find a formal job in the future."

"Don't worry, second uncle. Two Lu characters cannot be written in one stroke. We are brothers, and our bones are broken and our tendons are connected. I will definitely take care of them."

Not coming back often, Lu Fan chatted with his second uncle for a long time and slept at his second uncle's house at night.

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