Chapter 661: The Scope of Imagination is Too Great!

Secretary Wang went in to report, returned to the office, made a gesture of invitation, and said to Tang Ye with a smile, "Let's go, Minister Cheng is calling for you."

Tang Ye walked into the office.

Secretary Wang then retreated outside.

Cheng Guodong stood up from behind his desk and said with a smile, "Sit!"

Tang Ye sat down on the sofa; despite trying hard to make himself relax, his muscles and bones still felt stiff.

It was not that Cheng Guodong was particularly imposing, but rather that his own inner self was not yet strong enough.

The so-called "having no desires makes one strong"—it was precisely because he knew clearly that the man before him could influence his official career that he could not help but feel a sense of awe for the powerful.

Cheng Guodong sat opposite Tang Ye, noticed Tang Ye's awkwardness, and said with a smile, "Relax a little; talking to you today is just a casual chat."

Tang Ye smiled with a bit of shame: "Minister Cheng, I heard your speech at the Provincial Party School before, and now that I'm in close contact, I am indeed a bit nervous."

Cheng Guodong laughed in spite of himself: "Then you must overcome this mindset quickly, otherwise I'm going to give you a low score!"

Tang Ye knew Cheng Guodong was joking with him and hurriedly said, "I have already adjusted."

Seeing that Tang Ye's eyes were clear, Cheng Guodong nodded slightly: "Do you have any complaints about being assigned to Dayu County this time?"

Tang Ye thought for a moment and revealed a trace of bitterness: "Minister Cheng, it would be a lie to say I have no complaints at all, but I have prepared myself mentally. Since ancient times, generals have been forged from thousands of armies and horses, and steel must also undergo a thousand hammerings to take shape. The organization placing me in Dayu County is to cultivate me and temper me; this is giving me an opportunity and a stage."

Cheng Guodong smiled and did not respond.

Tang Ye then continued: "If I were sent to a county with a good foundation, whatever I did, everyone would take it for granted, and someone else might not necessarily fail to do it. But it is different in Dayu County; as long as I achieve results, I can demonstrate the excellent quality of our Huai Province cadres."

Cheng Guodong suddenly interjected: "What if you don't do well?"

Tang Ye's expression was firm: "As long as I do it, there will definitely be results. I never think about 'what if I don't do well,' only about 'what needs to be done to change the predicament'."

Cheng Guodong was very satisfied with Tang Ye's answer.

He was satisfied not only with the content of the answer but even more so with the fluctuations of his emotions.

If there were no fluctuations at all, it would seem too fake;

but if the fluctuations were too large, it would seem to lack self-control.

Tang Ye had grasped the timing perfectly.

At this moment, Tang Ye no longer looked nervous at all.

Or rather, the nervousness he displayed at the beginning was deliberately created.

Through the changes before and after, a sense of emotional ups and downs was produced.

Regardless of whether it was intentional, Tang Ye had already won Cheng Guodong's favor.

In terms of vision and character, he was a potential stock worthy of trust.

Cheng Guodong wore a gentle smile and said to Tang Ye: "Actually, at first, I didn't intend to assign you to Dayu County. But later I thought, this might be a good opportunity for you.

The Central Committee has put forward the slogan of comprehensive poverty alleviation, aiming to remove the labels of all National-level Poverty-stricken Counties within five to ten years; in your graduation thesis at the Provincial Party School, you mentioned using a new economy to solve the poverty problem.

Theory without practice won't work; I believe that this time you go to Dayu, you can combine theory with practice and hand in a beautiful answer sheet."

Tang Ye straightened his chest: "I will certainly not fail the trust of the organization and you, and I will complete the task."

Cheng Guodong laughed: "Rest assured, the organization won't leave you without support when assigning you to Dayu County. You must make reasonable plans based on the actual situation and prepare for the subsequent transport of resources."

Hearing this understated remark from Cheng Guodong, a flash of surprise crossed Tang Ye's eyes.

"With your words, I have more confidence."

……

When leaving the Provincial Party Committee Compound, Tang Ye was still a bit dizzy.

To others, going to Dayu County was a bitter chore, but after communicating with Cheng Guodong, he had a sudden realization that woke him from his dream.

Did Shaan Province and Huai Province push the Cadre Exchange Program merely to broaden the promotion channels for talent?

When all work is put into practice, it is ultimately not for paving the way, but for responding to national policy.

The most important goal is to complete the poverty alleviation task through the circulation of talent and improve the living environment of the people in the two provinces.

Dayu County has caused quite a few jokes in recent years and has become a thorn in the side of Shaan Province, so Shaan Province hopes to completely change its current situation;

and Huai Province also wants to create a typical talent cultivation project through the circulation of cadres to prove that this plan is feasible and sustainable.

If nothing goes wrong, Dayu County will become the core area of concern for this talent exchange.

The more attention there is, the more opportunities there will be.

If Tang Ye can come up with an effective poverty alleviation plan to attract the resources of the two provinces to gather in Dayu and push for implementation...

Then the political achievements brought about would be beyond imagination.

Dayu County's GDP last year was only over 500 million; if the two provinces join forces to invest a large amount of capital, if nothing goes wrong, it could achieve leapfrog development within a few years.

By then, he would naturally be able to return with honors.

Of course, all of this requires his careful planning and steady advancement.

Political achievements are not waited for; they must be earned step by step.

It must be said that Cheng Guodong had thoroughly grasped Tang Ye's psychological needs.

Tang Ye sighed inwardly that the "brainwashing" skills of a Deputy Ministerial Level Official were truly first-class!

Whether it was painting a picture of the future or ideological work, Cheng Guodong had indeed swept away his complaints.

As if the time had been calculated.

Just as Tang Ye backed his car into the garage, Cheng Lin's call came through.

"Was the talk with Minister Cheng today smooth?"

Tang Ye asked calmly: "Sister Lin, did you install a tracker on me? How did you know I met Minister Cheng today?"

Cheng Lin said crossly: "Many people in the Municipal Organization Department know you went to the Provincial Organization Department today, so naturally I got the news too."

A thought suddenly popped into Tang Ye's mind: Cheng Lin also has the surname Cheng; could she be related to Minister Cheng Guodong?

He could not ask directly, so he just told Cheng Lin almost everything Minister Cheng had said to him without reservation.

"Minister Cheng has a high level of ability, vision, and courage. After his analysis and interpretation, I am full of confidence for the trip to Dayu County."

Cheng Lin smiled: "In front of me, there is no need to flatter Minister Cheng."

Tang Ye sighed from the bottom of his heart: "I truly feel this way. Being able to converse with a cadre of Minister Cheng's level is a rare and precious treasure in my life."

Cheng Lin was thoughtful for a few seconds, then breathed a sigh of relief: "If you encounter any troublesome matters at work, tell me at any time, and we will discuss them together. Of course, if I encounter a problem I cannot solve, I will also come to you to discuss it. Finally, I wish you a smooth trip once again!"