Chapter 1383: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 1383: Wang Xiaohua Promoted to Acting Director

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived, and He Gaofeng convened a meeting of the entire Town Government leadership team.

At the meeting, they deeply reflected on the shortcomings in poverty alleviation work, and He Gaofeng, Zhong Hongtao, and other leaders made self-criticisms one after another.

Finally, personnel adjustments were also made.

Chen Yuancheng was temporarily removed from his post as Director of the Shangang Township Rural Office, and Wang Xiaohua was appointed to temporarily assume the post of Director of the Shangang Township Rural Office.

This personnel change immediately sparked massive discussion.

Wang Xiaohua has only been working in Shangang Town for a little over a month!

And he's already the Poverty Alleviation Office Director?

This doesn't comply with regulations, does it?

But if you think about it carefully, you'll discover the ins and outs of it!

It actually does comply with regulations!

Because it's only an Acting Director position, not a formal post!

It doesn't involve a rank adjustment!

Usually, only after a one-year probation period ends would one be converted to a Level One Section Officer; if performance is excellent, in two to three years one can be promoted to a Deputy Section Chief substantive post, corresponding to positions like Deputy Town Mayor, Deputy Party Secretary, etc.

Upon learning at the meeting that he had been adjusted to become the top leader of the Rural Revitalization Office, Wang Xiaohua didn't feel much joy in his heart.

First, because he fundamentally never thought about promotion.

Second, there's a lot of work he's still not familiar with, and he's afraid he won't be up to the task.

Third, his foundation in the Rural Revitalization Office isn't deep, and now that he's been promoted to this position, he's afraid he won't get the support of the other staff in the office.

Power, this thing, isn't something where just because you're promoted to a certain post you immediately get the power of that post; rather, you need to win the support of the majority of people under that post before you can truly obtain the power that comes with the post!

Otherwise, if the people below treat you as non-existent, and they outwardly obey but secretly defy your orders, then in that position you'll be sidelined, and any policies you want to push will be difficult to move an inch.

After the meeting ended, Wang Xiaohua returned to the Rural Revitalization Office.

He saw Chen Yuancheng packing his things, preparing to leave this office he had fought in for many years.

His face was dark, because he had been transferred to the Security Section to manage the few security guards inside the Town Government.

For him, this was undoubtedly a huge blow.

"Director Chen, I didn't expect it either, that they would directly remove you from your post."

Wang Xiaohua looked at Chen Yuancheng, his eyes carrying apology.

This wasn't something he could control.

Chen Yuancheng glanced at Wang Xiaohua and let out a cold humph:

"You're a heaven's favored son, getting all this is only right, but let me tell you, this job isn't that easy to do, do you really think the Poverty Alleviation Office Director's work is very relaxed?"

Then he added self-mockingly:

"I've done this for so many years, now going to the Security Section to blow air conditioning, why not? Anyway, I'll retire in a few years! Can't be bothered to fight and scheme with you young people!"

After saying this, Chen Yuancheng took his belongings and left.

Actually, there wasn't much stuff.

Just a few notebooks, a fountain pen, a box of ink, an ashtray made from an Eight Treasure Congee can, and a thermos cup he used for drinking water.

After Chen Yuancheng left, Lin Aijun walked in.

She brushed past Chen Yuancheng, yet pretended not to see Chen Yuancheng, not even offering a greeting.

This detail was completely observed by Wang Xiaohua.

Wang Xiaohua's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

If Lin Aijun hadn't made a cross-level report back then, perhaps Chen Yuancheng wouldn't have accepted such a heavy punishment.

It's not that Wang Xiaohua feels heartache for Chen Yuancheng, nor is it that Wang Xiaohua has a Holy Mother complex.

Rather, Wang Xiaohua feels that since Lin Aijun dared to cross-level report against Chen Yuancheng, she naturally would also dare to cross-level report against Wang Xiaohua; after all, Wang Xiaohua's foundation in Shangang Town isn't as deep as Chen Yuancheng's yet.

So, in his heart, he slapped a label on Lin Aijun.

This person, cannot be deeply associated with!

"Wang Xiaohua, no, I should call you Director Wang!"

Lin Aijun grinned at Wang Xiaohua and also said:

"When are you treating us to a meal? You could sit in this position so quickly, my contribution is indispensable; if you get promoted and make a fortune in the future, don't forget me!"

Wang Xiaohua hehe'd with a laugh and politely responded:

"We don't count on getting promoted and making a fortune, just wholeheartedly serve the people; as for forgetting who, let me put it this way, every colleague I've cooperated with, I'll keep firmly in my heart!"

As for treating to a meal and such, Wang Xiaohua directly ignored it, pretending he never heard it.

If a treat is to be given, it's treating the entire Rural Revitalization Office staff to a meal.

He absolutely wouldn't singly treat Lin Aijun to a meal.

If he singly treated Lin Aijun to a meal, what would the other colleagues in the Rural Revitalization Office think? What would Chen Yuancheng think if he knew?

They'd definitely all think that Lin Aijun's cross-level report was instigated by Wang Xiaohua behind the scenes!

And if it's determined to be Wang Xiaohua's behind-the-scenes instigation, then naturally a conclusion would be drawn!

That Wang Xiaohua deliberately set a trap, took down Chen Yuancheng, so he could successfully rise to the top!

Wang Xiaohua absolutely doesn't want to carry the infamy of being deeply scheming, ruthless, and unscrupulous for the sake of promotion and fortune!

Just then, the other colleagues from the Rural Revitalization Office arrived!

Wang Chang, Dong Dongdong, Huang Meiling, Zhao Xiaohui entered one after another.

On the surface, everyone was polite and complimentary toward Xiao Hua.

Congratulating Xiao Hua on becoming the head of this office.

Xiao Hua knew that for the most part, it was just polite talk.

Especially Wang Chang and Huang Meiling, the two of them had a very good relationship with Chen Yuancheng.

Now that Chen Yuancheng had been transferred to the Security Section, the two of them were definitely displeased in their hearts.

They even resented Xiao Hua.

However, Xiao Hua didn't say anything, nor did he deliberately try to establish authority or anything.

He just said to everyone:

"Since everyone is here, I'll say a few words. Mainly just to express two points. First, when Chen Director was here, whatever rules this office had, those are the rules now. Second, I need to learn more from everyone. Whatever matters come up, let's communicate and discuss together. If something can't be handled, I'll help you report it to Town Mayor Zhong."

Xiao Hua's words were plain in tone, but also solid and steady.

The first layer of meaning he wanted to express was that his becoming the temporary Acting Director of this office wouldn't mean recklessly shaking things up for everyone; everyone should just keep working according to the original work rhythm.

Second, everyone is in the same office — both colleagues and friends — he doesn't engage in that office struggle stuff.

At this point Wang Chang asked:

"If we follow Chen Director's rules to handle things, then the rule for rural low-intelligence persons receiving poverty subsidies — is it distributed by month?"

Xiao Hua answered:

"For now, distribute by month. Because this involves Financial Affairs, and there are many procedures to go through. Wait until I've got the procedures sorted out, then we'll advance step by step, slowly. Not in a rush to roll everything out directly at once. First, use Changjiang Village Committee as a pilot. Additionally, I'll personally go deep into every link. Anyway, I still hope everyone supports my work. I'm also a local from Shangang Town. No other thoughts — just want the people of Shangang Town to have better lives!"

These words of Xiao Hua's were spoken very genuinely, without affectation, and without flaunting official authority.

Everyone listened. Although in their hearts they weren't very convinced by Xiao Hua, they couldn't pick out any fault, so they didn't make things difficult for Xiao Hua.