Chapter 1343: Han Zhengyi Finds Spring Amidst Adversity!

Xiyang City has launched a comprehensive rectification of work style.

From municipal-level agencies to various counties and districts, and down to every sub-district and township,

all cadres are required to attend special meetings on work style rectification.

While the rectification work is being pushed forward simultaneously,

the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department has selected capable personnel, divided them into several working groups, and stationed them in Xiyang City to conduct special inspections of Provincial Managed Cadres.

In urgent matters, one must act according to expediency.

The personnel adjustment plan, which would normally take two or three months to complete, finished all organizational procedures in just one month.

The Provincial Party Committee and the Municipal Party Committee jointly announced several important personnel appointments.

Jiang Jing has been appointed as the Secretary of the Xiyang Municipal Party Committee.

Gao Qidong has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Acting Mayor.

Han Zhengyi has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Wenyang Municipal Party Committee and Acting Mayor.

The moment Han Zhengyi saw the official document issued, the heart that had been hanging in his chest finally settled.

During the public notice period, he felt like every day was a year,

terrified that some variable might arise midway.

Now, he can finally be completely at ease.

He immediately dialed Jiang Min's number, his tone unable to hide his excitement: "Wife, I have good news to tell you; the official appointment document has come down."

Jiang Min was full of surprise: "Congratulations, Mayor Han. Come home early tonight; I'll make a few dishes you love."

Han Zhengyi replied with a smile: "Alright, I'll turn down all social engagements tonight, and we'll enjoy some time just for the two of us."

Jiang Min pursed her lips and smiled: "You, you're getting more improper as you get older."

She paused, then sighed sincerely: "I am truly happy for you."

Han Zhengyi hung up the phone and pondered to himself that Jiang Min's changes during this period were truly significant.

Back when he served as County Party Secretary, he was always surrounded by a crowd, and Jiang Min, as the wife of the Secretary, was naturally the focus of everyone's attention.

Later, when he was transferred to a marginal position, the circle of wives from the past gradually grew cold toward her.

Jiang Min also realized from this that the only reason she could be at the core of the circle was entirely due to her husband's position.

Now, she is much more low-key and down-to-earth,

no longer frequenting beauty salons, and is devoted entirely to her family.

This setback in his official career not only made him lament the impermanence of the world but also helped Jiang Min mature and grow quite a bit.

The phone rang, and Han Zhengyi took a look; it was Tang Ye calling.

"Mayor Han, congratulations!"

"County Magistrate Tang, you are too kind; this time it is all thanks to your help." Han Zhengyi knew clearly in his heart that if Tang Ye had not recommended him to Jiang Jing, Jiang Jing would not have recommended him to the provincial leaders with full force.

He would have found it difficult to cross this critical step.

"No need to be modest; your ability is obvious to all. I believe that in your new platform, you will certainly be able to display your talents and realize your ambitions." Tang Ye's tone was full of sincerity and blessings.

"When you have time, let's have a meal together and have a good chat."

"Alright, I'll wait for your notification!"

……

After hanging up with Han Zhengyi, Tang Ye immediately dialed Jiang Jing's number.

After the official appointment was announced, the people congratulating Jiang Jing were endless; his phone was constantly busy, and he could not get through for a while.

After waiting for half an hour, Tang Ye finally got through.

"Secretary Jiang, congratulations!"

Jiang Jing smiled: "Thank you. By the way, are you free tonight? Xiaorou is back; let's have a simple meal together."

Tang Ye naturally understood the weight of this family dinner,

as this was a gathering for the family to celebrate Jiang Jing's promotion,

and Jiang Jing was treating him as one of their own.

"Alright, I will definitely arrive on time tonight."

After hanging up with Tang Ye, Jiang Jing called his wife, Xie Yina.

"Prepare a few more dishes tonight; Tang Ye is coming over for dinner too!"

Xie Yina replied with a smile: "Alright, I will arrange it properly. Mayor Jiang—no, I should call you Secretary Jiang—congratulations again."

Jiang Jing chuckled: "Thank you!"

……

Some are riding high on success, while others are dejected and melancholy.

Ding Zhen returned home and locked himself in his study.

Although he had long known that Gong Weimin was being transferred to the provincial level and that Jiang Jing would succeed him as Municipal Party Secretary, he still held a glimmer of hope for a turning point in his heart.

But reality was cruel after all; Gong Weimin would never return.

Ding Zhen had also lost the most important backer for his official career.

From now on, his situation in Yechuan County would only become increasingly awkward.

Nominally, he was the top leader of the County Party Committee, but Tang Ye, backed by Jiang Jing, would undoubtedly have far more say than him.

He only felt like an emperor in ancient times who had been reduced to a mere figurehead,

his heart full of bitterness and helplessness; even if he had the strength, he had nowhere to exert it, feeling extremely stifled.

His wife knocked on the door and said softly: "Dinner is ready; come out and eat."

Ding Zhen waved his hand and flatly refused: "I'm not eating; you eat by yourself."

His wife urged: "People are iron and rice is steel; no matter how great the difficulty, you must still eat."

Ding Zhen scolded impatiently: "I have no appetite, stop nagging, close the door, and let me be quiet by myself."

Seeing that his wife still wanted to persuade him,

Ding Zhen stood up straight, pushed her out of the study, and slammed the door shut.

His wife was full of grievances, sitting on the sofa and shedding tears silently.

Their son Ding Tai came home and saw this scene, realizing his parents had argued,

he hurriedly stepped forward and held his mother's hand: "What's wrong, did Dad scold you?"

Ding Zhen's wife nodded and said with a choked voice: "Your dad locked himself in the study as soon as he got back; I kindly asked him to eat, but instead, he drove me out."

Ding Tai stuck out his tongue: "It seems Dad has run into something troubling. By the way, I still have things to handle, I might not be back tonight."

Ding Zhen's wife looked at her son in surprise: "You just got back, why are you going out again?"

Ding Tai smiled awkwardly: "Dad is in a bad mood, I'd better not show my face, lest I make him angry."

Ding Zhen's wife nodded helplessly: "Fine, you behave yourself lately."

Just as Ding Tai was about to change his shoes and head out,

Ding Zhen suddenly walked out of the study and shouted in a deep voice: "You, get in here."

Ding Tai had no choice but to walk into the study sheepishly.

Ding Zhen asked in a cold tone: "How is the matter of the shares I told you to divest coming along?"

Ding Tai dared not look him in the eye and replied in a low voice: "Most have been divested, but I kept a few with high returns; I've held them for several years and they are about to pay dividends, it would be a pity to withdraw now."

Ding Zhen slapped the desk in a rage: "I am warning you for the last time, clear out all investments immediately, otherwise don't acknowledge me as your father."

Ding Tai was stunned for a moment, then finally nodded and replied: "Understood, I will do as you say."

After Ding Tai left, Ding Zhen took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a fierce drag.

Compared to Jiang Jing taking the post of Municipal Party Secretary, what was even harder for him to accept was Han Zhengyi being transferred as Acting Mayor of Wenyang City.

This was no different from extending the political career of Han Zhengyi, who had already been driven into a desperate situation.

A person who had been discarded by the former Municipal Party Secretary could actually make a comeback!

Han Zhengyi's luck was truly ridiculously good.

A trace of annoyance and regret quietly welled up in his heart.

He actually had the thought long ago,

that if he hadn't been at loggerheads with Tang Ye in the beginning, but instead followed Han Zhengyi's approach,

paying lip service to Gong Weimin while secretly colluding and maintaining cooperation with Tang Ye,

the situation in Yechuan County would definitely not be so passive now.

It is just a pity that there is no regret medicine in this world.

Ding Zhen took a deep breath and dialed Gao Qidong's number.

Gong Weimin has left his post,

Gao Qidong has taken over the baton,

at the moment, the only way is to lean toward Gao Qidong,

perhaps there is still a glimmer of a turning point...