Chapter 172: Promoted to Secretary of the Second Section!

Leaving Pinghu, there was a sense of unfulfilled ambition.

Being subjected to cold sarcasm and mockery from her relatives at Du Xi's home once again dealt a blow to Tang Ye's self-esteem.

Tang Ye asked Du Xi to give him some space, mainly because he feared his negative emotions would affect her.

Tang Ye came to Lotus Pond Park, sat on a bench, gazed at the lotus flowers that had already sprouted buds, smoked a pack of cigarettes, and drank two bottles of white liquor.

Having a high tolerance for alcohol when feeling depressed is not a good thing.

Damn it, why do I only get more sober the more I drink!

The next morning.

Tang Ye was lost in thought when his phone suddenly rang.

"Comrade Tang Ye, this is the Organization and Personnel Division of the Municipal Government Office. We are now notifying you to attend the interview for the position of Secretary of the Second Section tomorrow at two in the afternoon."

"Understood! Is there anything I need to prepare?"

"Mayor Jiang will have a talk with you then. I am not clear on the specific details."

Hanging up the phone, Tang Ye's mood became complicated.

He knew that "otherwise appointed" definitely meant there were arrangements for his work.

He just hadn't expected it to be the position of Secretary of the Second Section of the Municipal Government.

To put it more bluntly, the Secretary of the Second Section manages activity scheduling, drafting documents, and the like; it is the chief of staff for Executive Vice Mayor Jiang Jing's team.

Jiang Jing is the youngest cadre among the Standing Committee Members of the Hanzhou Municipal Committee, currently ranked fifth, and second in the Municipal Government leadership, second only to Mayor Xiao Jingyu.

Xiao Jingyu has served two consecutive terms as mayor, and Jiang Jing, serving as his deputy, is full of opportunities.

As for the Municipal Party Committee Office, there were no vacancies for a Section Chief in the first place.

Secondly, although Zhou Chengwu appreciated him, the thought of Yang Yuan made him feel disgusted at the prospect of returning to the Municipal Party Committee Office.

Thinking about it carefully, the opportunity was something he had fought for himself.

Through the Hualin Pharmaceutical incident and the start of construction on the Haihua Five-Star Hotel, Tang Ye had dealt with Jiang Jing, which is why Jiang Jing thought of him for this key position.

The next afternoon, Tang Ye, dressed in neat formal attire, arrived at the Municipal Government with a composed expression.

He walked straight into the Personnel and Organization Section, where a young female Staff Member immediately came up to him, asked politely, and then led him to the office of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Government.

Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Government Lin Ru, a member of the Office Party Committee, also serves as Deputy Director of the Office, oversees important departments such as the Secretary of the Second Section and the Municipal Government Supervision Office, and ranks third among the Deputy Secretaries-General, with very outstanding work ability.

She had just passed forty, paid attention to her appearance, looked quite young, and her short hair made her appear exceptionally capable.

When Tang Ye entered the office, Lin Ru was on the phone.

She nodded slightly to signal Tang Ye to wait a moment, and Tang Ye stood quietly to the side.

Ten minutes later, Lin Ru finished the call, and just as she was about to speak, as if suddenly remembering something, she quickly dialed an internal line and gave some instructions concisely.

During this time, people kept coming in with documents for her to sign, and Lin Ru handled various matters efficiently.

Once the busyness came to a pause, Lin Ru observed Tang Ye calmly for a moment.

Previously, she had heard from Yang Yuan that Tang Ye had an unruly personality, yet at this moment, the Tang Ye before her had a calm expression and showed not the slightest hint of impatience.

"Little Tang, sorry to have kept you waiting.

Let me first tell you the situation: Mayor Jiang is not very satisfied with the work of the Secretary of the Second Section, so he designated you to interview for this position. It is clear that he recognizes your ability and has high hopes for you.

During the interview later, you must perform well and not let Mayor Jiang down."

Tang Ye understood in his heart that Mayor Jiang's high standards for this position might be putting some pressure on Lin Ru.

He pondered to himself that even before the interview had begun, he seemed to have been drawn into the subtle maneuvering between two potential superiors.

"Thank you for the reminder. Is there anything special I should pay attention to during the interview?" Tang Ye asked with a sincere attitude.

Lin Ru thought for a moment and said earnestly: "Just perform in your own way. But this position is different from when you were in the township; you must restrain your sharpness, pay more attention to work details, be proactive in your work, and at the same time, be sure to be cautious in your words and actions."

After speaking, Lin Ru looked at her watch, "It's about time, I'll take you over."

Lin Ru raised her hand and knocked lightly on the office door.

Jiang Jing's voice came from inside: "Please come in."

Lin Ru pushed open the door and said in a soft tone: "Mayor Jiang, Tang Ye is here."

"Little Tang, come in." Jiang Jing thought for a moment, then added, "I want to talk to him alone."

The corners of Lin Ru's mouth rose slightly, revealing a perfectly measured smile, and she replied: "Very well." She then turned and walked out, closing the door gently behind her.

Seeing this, Tang Ye couldn't help but sigh in his heart that he would likely need to study Lin Ru's precise control of her expressions for quite a while.

"Little Tang, I didn't expect us to meet again in this way. The position of Secretary of the Second Section has been vacant for a long time. The Secretariat previously recommended several candidates, but none met my requirements, so I rejected them," Jiang Jing said slowly. "In handling the illegal sewage discharge incident at the Hualin Pharmaceutical plant, you reacted quickly and took effective measures. In addition, through your efforts, Pinghu Town has gone from being a poor town to showing the potential to develop into a ten-billion-yuan township. Therefore, my asking you to come and compete for this position was not a spur-of-the-moment impulse. However, a new position means new challenges; you must adapt as quickly as possible, and I cannot give you too much time."

Jiang Jing's words caused Tang Ye's previously tense mood to relax instantly.

He had originally been secretly speculating that Jiang Jing might test him and pose some thorny questions; he hadn't expected the other party to express approval so directly.

Only now did Tang Ye deeply realize that his hard work over these past few months in Pinghu Town had not been in vain; the leaders had seen it all.

"Mayor Jiang, thank you very much for your recognition of me. My work in Pinghu still has many areas that need improvement; I am truly ashamed. From your style of work, one can see that you are a leader who truly cares about the grassroots and is committed to solving practical problems for the common people.

I believe that under your leadership, the common people of Hanzhou will surely benefit greatly. Since you have given me this precious opportunity, I will definitely integrate into the team as soon as possible and, under your guidance, go all out in my new position to contribute my own strength to society and the citizens," Tang Ye replied sincerely.

Jiang Jing smiled slightly, then his expression became serious: "Alright, then don't just sit there. In half an hour, we are going to a place. Note, do not alert the relevant departments; you understand what I mean, right?"

Hearing this, Tang Ye was slightly startled.

He hadn't expected that before he had even officially taken the job, he would be dragged into participating in such an operation.

He secretly labeled Jiang Jing as an "unannounced visit fanatic" in his heart!

However, he felt a sense of admiration for Jiang Jing's pragmatic and decisive style of work.

A job transfer is a two-way selection process.

It is not like the Commerce Bureau selecting actors; if you choose the wrong actor, there is still room for replacement.

The choice of a work position involves taking sides and has far-reaching influence; once decided, it leaves a deep mark.

Lin Ru had been patiently waiting in her office for Tang Ye to finish his interview and come to report the situation to her.

However, an hour passed quietly, yet Tang Ye's figure remained nowhere to be seen.

A trace of doubt could not help but arise in Lin Ru's heart, and she vaguely felt that something was not quite right.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally stood up, walked to the door of the interview office, and raised her hand to knock lightly.

However, no response came from inside the room.

Lin Ru felt increasingly surprised; she pushed the door open gently, only to see that the room was completely empty.

In an instant, she suddenly realized.

Mayor Jiang!

This is another attempt to "catch someone off guard"! "The second dungeon has begun! Seeking votes!"