Chapter 721: A Rare Opportunity to Line One's Pockets!

"Xiaoyun, there are only forty-some days left until the college entrance exam. I'm calling you, Uncle, mainly to put your mind at ease. I've already spoken with the people in the village; as long as you get into university, we'll all chip in to support your studies."

Branch Secretary Yang said in a firm tone.

"Thank you, Uncle Yang."

Fu Xiaoyun's eyes turned red instantly.

Branch Secretary Yang said with a smile, "Of course, don't put too much psychological pressure on yourself. Just give it your all, and as long as you don't have any regrets in the end, that's enough."

Fu Xiaoyun hung up the phone with Branch Secretary Yang, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She had been worrying about her university tuition fees, never expecting that Branch Secretary Yang had already considered it for her.

Now she truly had no reason not to work hard!

……

Tang Ye dialed Chen Dongan's number.

Chen Dongan was already familiar with Tang Ye's office landline number.

When he saw the number on the screen, his hands trembled slightly.

Whenever Tang Ye took the initiative to call, it was never for anything good!

However, when communicating with Tang Ye, Chen Dongan still maintained an extremely cooperative attitude.

After all, he was clear about Tang Ye's background and saw no need to go against him.

"County Magistrate Tang, do you have any instructions for me?"

"I have something to notify you about. I have already sought approval from County Party Secretary Ou to commend a group of Model Standard Bearers in the county education system. You draft a list and submit it first; after the college entrance exam is over, we will hold a commendation event."

Tang Ye was pushing this project with the intention of establishing the status of Jin Chunping and Wu Chunming as role models.

Only after their status in the county was confirmed could they be recommended for higher honors!

"That's a good thing! I will definitely cooperate with you fully." A smile immediately appeared on the corners of Chen Dongan's mouth.

Recently, it had been extremely difficult to apply for funds from the financial account, so he hadn't expected Tang Ye to take the initiative to propose launching a "Model Standard-Bearer Selection" event.

Although the budget for the Model Standard-Bearer Selection was not large, for Chen Dongan, it was a rare opportunity to line his pockets.

……

After Chen Dongan hung up the phone, he dialed Jiang Zhongwen's number.

"Director Chen, do you have any instructions?"

"I just received a notice from the County Leader that our county education system is going to select Model Standard Bearers. Next, we need to collect candidates from across the county."

Jiang Zhongwen's eyes lit up, and he grinned flatteringly, "Director Chen, then you must take extra care of the teachers at our County No. 1 Middle School!"

Chen Dongan smiled faintly: "Don't worry, County No. 1 Middle School concentrates the highest quality educational resources in the county, and its college entrance exam results are among the best in the county every year. I will certainly give you appropriate priority in terms of quotas."

Jiang Zhongwen quickly said: "I'll send out the news right now and have the teachers hurry to submit their application materials."

Chen Dongan's tone sank, and he said seriously: "Principal Jiang, the selection of candidates must be strictly screened; we cannot let people gossip. The higher-ups are watching closely now; if any leader finds a loophole to make an issue of it, the trouble will be huge."

Jiang Zhongwen immediately replied: "Director Chen, how about this? I'll come over tonight to communicate with you in person?"

Chen Dongan feigned deep thought for a few seconds before speaking: "Fine, come over."

Jiang Zhongwen added quickly: "By the way, Director Chen, Teacher Xiaowen at our school is exceptionally outstanding. She is sensible and also wants to strive for progress. What do you think..."

Chen Dongan frowned: "Teacher Xiaowen? I have an impression of her. She sings well and dances well, but she is just too young, and her qualifications are still lacking."

Jiang Zhongwen immediately echoed: "Director Chen, look at what you're saying. Can age even be considered a problem for you? It still depends on your intentions."

These words hit exactly what Chen Dongan was thinking.

He nodded with satisfaction: "Principal Jiang, the situation is different this time; we still need to be more cautious."

Jiang Zhongwen paused for a moment, then lowered his voice: "Director Chen, if it's convenient tonight, shall I bring Teacher Xiaowen over so she can report her work situation to you?"

Chen Dongan had previously seen Huo Xiaowen speak at a symposium.

It had to be said that this teacher had delicate features and a graceful figure, and most importantly, her temperament was exceptionally outstanding.

At the time, he had mentioned her casually to Jiang Zhongwen, never expecting Jiang Zhongwen to take it to heart.

"Fine, let me see her tonight."

"That's great! I recently moved to a new place; I'll have my driver pick you up then."

The restaurant previously used as a fixed spot for dining and playing mahjong had been flipped over on the spot by Ou Xiye.

The County Party Secretary flipping a table was a signal!

No unit in the entire county dared to eat at that restaurant anymore.

The owner had no choice but to close down and move to a new location.

Originally, Chen Dongan had been restless, thinking Ou Xiye would use the incident as an excuse to give him a severe dressing down.

But he hadn't expected that so much time had passed, and there had been no movement from Ou Xiye's side at all.

Chen Dongan pondered that after he had coughed up five hundred thousand, this matter should have come to an end.

After all, once Ou Xiye finished this term as County Party Secretary, he was going to the city to take up a nominal position and wait for retirement.

There was no need to make the Dayu County officialdom a scene of chaos.

After Jiang Zhongwen finished communicating with Chen Dongan, he immediately called for Huo Xiaowen.

"Teacher Xiaowen, I just received news from the County Education Bureau that they are going to select Model Standard Bearers for the education system, and I have already highly recommended you to Director Chen. Tonight, you will join me for a dinner party to accompany Director Chen for a meal so he can form an impression of you; that way, you'll have more opportunities in the future."

Huo Xiaowen was tall, and her appearance and temperament were very outstanding; she was the focus wherever she went.

She naturally understood the implication in Jiang Zhongwen's words.

"Principal Jiang, I am young and have shallow qualifications; I really don't deserve the title of Model Standard Bearer. How about we just forget it?"

Jiang Zhongwen's brows furrowed slightly, and his tone also sank:

"Teacher Huo, in one's life, good opportunities are hard to come by. Your conditions are so good; now that there is an opportunity to move up, why not seize it? Listen to me, just go and show your face tonight; it's just a meal, it won't take up much of your time. If you don't go, Director Chen's impression of our school will definitely be greatly diminished. This is a work arrangement; you must comply!"

Listening to Jiang Zhongwen's threats and inducements, Huo Xiaowen sighed inwardly.

She had encountered many similar dinner parties before, all of which she had politely declined.

But this time, Principal Jiang was clearly very serious.

Huo Xiaowen gritted her teeth and said softly, "Principal Jiang, I will listen to you."

A satisfied smile immediately appeared on Jiang Zhongwen's face, and he reached out to pat Huo Xiaowen on the shoulder, but she dodged to the side to avoid him.

Jiang Zhongwen sneered inwardly: Don't look at how you put on an icy and pure act now; sooner or later, I will let you know that if you want to advance in the Dayu County education system, you must lower your noble head.

Huo Xiaowen's heart was actually struggling immensely.

She knew clearly that this was an opportunity.

Chen Dongan was the Director of the County Education Bureau; as long as she could establish this connection, she would certainly have good prospects at County No. 1 Middle School in the future.

But she also understood that wanting to gain Chen Dongan's approval was destined to require paying a significant price.

Huo Xiaowen returned to her office, and seeing that there was no one else around, she dialed her boyfriend's number.

The call did not go through, and Huo Xiaowen bit her lip.

Ever since her boyfriend became a Liaison Officer for a County Leader, he had been constantly busy lately...