Chapter 1364: Giving Gifts is a Science!

Gao Guangquan previously worked in the county, and his parents, wife, and children were all in the county seat.

Over these past few years, he has traveled to work in the townships, running back and forth between the county seat and the townships; to be honest, he is tired not only physically but also mentally.

He has always wanted to be transferred back to work in the county, but he has to wait for a suitable opportunity.

He is only thirty-eight years old; if he can reach the Deputy Division Level before forty and then settle in for a few years, it is not impossible for him to become a County Leader in the future.

He found his old leader Yu Jing, and under Yu Jing's recommendation, he can enter the County Party Committee Organization Department this time to serve as the Executive Deputy Minister.

Although it is still at the Section Chief level, the Organization Department is a core department and also the direct line of the County Party Secretary.

Ding Zhen said with a smile, "You have done quite well in economic affairs over the past two years; I have studied the economic indicators of your township, and it ranks second in the whole county. You are a good hand at handling the economy. Actually, transferring you to the Organization Department this time is not the most suitable fit for you. It is mainly because this position happens to be vacant, so you can transition here first; when there is an opportunity, I will let you take on more responsibilities."

Gao Guangquan said gratefully, "I have also been quite lucky; everything I wanted to do in the past two years has been accomplished. I still have many shortcomings, and upon arriving at the new post, I will definitely set my attitude right and study earnestly."

Ding Zhen took a sip of tea and noticed his wife was signaling him with her eyes.

Ding Zhen said with a smile, "You drink your tea; I have something to attend to."

Gao Guangquan hurriedly stood up, "Then I won't disturb you."

Ding Zhen pressed down on Gao Guangquan's shoulder, "Sit for a while and have a cigarette."

Ding Zhen received his wife's signal and walked into the inner room.

"Did something happen?"

His wife lowered her voice, pointed at the health supplement in her hand, and whispered, "I just opened the box and discovered this health supplement is fake. There is something inside!"

A look of hesitation appeared on Ding Zhen's face: "Money? How much?"

His wife held out her palm and flipped it over: "This much!"

Ding Zhen knew his wife was implying that the other party had sent one hundred thousand; this was not a small sum.

Back when he was at the Development and Reform Commission, some enterprises would ask Ding Zhen to handle matters for them, and sometimes they would smuggle private goods into the gifts.

Once, an enterprise that sent money ran into trouble, which made Ding Zhen so worried he couldn't sleep for days.

From then on, Ding Zhen established a rule with his wife that any gift exceeding five thousand must not be accepted under any circumstances.

Ding Zhen whispered, "I didn't expect Gao Guangquan to be quite generous."

His wife said, "Should we accept it or not?"

Ding Zhen glared at his wife crossly, "Although his personnel transfer is almost a certainty, it still has to be voted on at the Standing Committee meeting. There is still an uncertain risk in this matter."

His wife said, "When asking someone to do something, one must definitely greet them in advance! He certainly has the heart for it."

Ding Zhen waved his hand, "Let's turn down the money; after the matter is settled, he will definitely express himself again. Long-term cooperation is better; we will have opportunities to interact in the future."

He is currently transferring posts, but he will still need to be promoted in the future, and there will be many times he needs me.

I don't have many usable people around me right now; Gao Guangquan has strong professional ability and high emotional intelligence, making him a good helper."

His wife looked at the "nutritional supplement," feeling some reluctance in her heart, but facing Ding Zhen's insistence, she could only feel helpless.

"Fine. Other people who serve as County Party Secretary are all glorious. You, as a County Party Secretary, act so cautiously, without a shred of the bearing of a local magistrate."

Ding Zhen glared at his wife crossly, "I am currently walking on thin ice, terrified of taking a wrong step."

Ding Zhen carried the nutritional supplement and came into the courtyard.

He placed the box in front of Gao Guangquan and put on a stern face, "Xiao Gao, what is the meaning of this? Are you planning to make me commit a mistake?"

Gao Guangquan's eyes were filled with surprise.

Regarding Ding Zhen's personality, he had already inquired about it.

When Ding Zhen was at the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, he was not someone who could not be swayed by anything.

Giving gifts is a science.

One must study what the other party likes and what they do not like.

Moreover, one must also know the other party's appetite.

If it is too little, it will instead make others feel that you look down on them.

Therefore, when pondering how much to send, he had also gone through a struggle in his heart.

One hundred thousand yuan was not something he could take out very easily.

"Secretary Ding, how could I have that thought? I just wanted to properly thank you."

Ding Zhen feigned being very angry and said, "Xiao Gao, I can understand your feelings, but you must absolutely not do these kinds of things."

If it weren't for your sister-in-law's attentiveness, I really would have been negligent.

I appreciate you very much; promoting you is not so that you can send me things.

Take the things back and don't let your imagination run wild. I will keep your matter in mind and handle it."

Gao Guangquan did not expect Ding Zhen to actually refuse the gift.

He still felt somewhat uneasy in his heart.

After all, refusing to accept the gift meant that there were still unstable factors in the matter.

Gao Guangquan worried that Ding Zhen was just being politely fake, so he continued, "Secretary Ding, you are being too formal. It is just a little nutritional supplement. If you don't accept this, I really feel bad about it."

Ding Zhen paused, "Even if you want to express your heart, you must grasp the timing and the sense of proportion. Take the things back; I am not being politely fake with you. Otherwise, I will get angry."

Gao Guangquan nodded hurriedly, "Alright, then I will take the things back today."

Ding Zhen said with satisfaction, "Come sit at my place often in the future; I feel very happy chatting with you."

Upon hearing this, Gao Guangquan said excitedly, "Thank you, Secretary Ding; I will come to find you to report on my work often in the future."

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Gao Guangquan returned home, and his wife was watching television in the living room; seeing him carrying the box, a look of surprise appeared in her eyes, "Why did you bring the things back? Did they not accept them?"

Gao Guangquan nodded, "That's right, Secretary Ding didn't accept them."

His wife was somewhat nervous, "Then, has the matter of your work transfer fallen through?"

Gao Guangquan smiled, "Don't worry. I have already inquired with Director Yu. That list has already passed the Five-Person Group Meeting. After it passes the Standing Committee meeting next Monday, it will go through the organizational procedures. However, it will take about three months for the matter to be set in stone."

His wife was somewhat dissatisfied, "Why is it taking so long?"

Gao Guangquan said helplessly, "Haste makes waste."

His wife's eyes lit up, and she asked softly, "Is this Secretary Ding really as incorruptible as they say?"

Gao Guangquan gave a bitter smile, "He hinted that I need to pay attention to timing and discretion; once the position is finalized, I will send the gift, and only then will he accept it. Besides, there is no need to be so extravagant."

His wife said softly, "I didn't expect Secretary Ding to be so cautious. Once the matter is settled, you must send it as planned."

Gao Guangquan nodded, "You are more farsighted than I am; you truly are my virtuous helper."

His wife said, "If you don't risk the bait, you won't catch the fish. I have at least that much awareness. Alright, hurry up and take a bath; you smell like smoke."

Having been reassured, Gao Guangquan felt his worries vanish and was in high spirits, laughing heartily, "Draw the curtains and wait for me on the bed."