Chapter 1058: line with translation of chapter title

Su Yang saw this and his emotions surged. As the saying goes, new clothes are not as good as old, and old friends are not as good as old acquaintances. Seeing colleagues and leaders who once fought side by side with him and once cared for him, he jumped straight out of bed.

Translation: Su Yang saw this and his emotions surged. As the saying goes, new clothes are not as good as old, old friends are not as good as old acquaintances. Seeing at this moment colleagues and leaders who once fought side by side with him and once cared for him, he jumped straight out of bed.

We need to keep it concise but faithful. Let's produce: "Su Yang saw this and his emotions surged. As the saying goes, new clothes are not as good as old, old friends are not as good as old acquaintances. Seeing at this moment colleagues and leaders who once fought side by side with him and once cared for him, he jumped straight out of bed."

Check if we missed any nuance: his emotions surged; as the saying goes, new clothes are not as good as old, old friends are not as good as old acquaintances; seeing at this moment colleagues and leaders who once fought side by side with him and once cared for him, he jumped straight out of bed.

Secretary Gao, how did you all come here?

Secretary Gao, how did you all come?

We'll output: "Secretary Gao, how did you all come?"

Secretary Gao, how did you all come?

Gao Fengmin smiled and said, "What do you mean by this? Are you really not hoping we'd come, or what's going on?"

Gao Fengmin smiled and said, "What do you mean by this? Are you really not hoping we'd come, or what's going on?"

Actually, we had wanted to come earlier, but due to various work adjustments and handovers in our county, we couldn't make it in time.

Translation: "Actually we've wanted to come for a while, but because of various work adjustments and handover matters in our county, we couldn't make it right away."

We'll output: "Actually we've wanted to come for a while, but because of various work adjustments and handover matters in our county, we couldn't make it right away."

Hearing about your situation, we were not only angry, but even the ordinary people of Huatian Town and Xiushui Township knew about it. If it weren't for the township officials holding them back, they might have rushed here when you were taken away by the disciplinary commission.

Translation: "Hearing about your situation, we were not only angry, but even the common people of Huatian Zhen and Xiushui Xiang knew about it. If it weren't for the township officials holding them back, they might have already rushed here when you were taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission."

We'll output: "Hearing about your situation, we were not only angry, but even the common people of Huatian Zhen and Xiushui Xiang knew about it. If it weren't for the township officials holding them back, they might have already rushed here when you were taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission."

Su Yang said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I feel bad for making you go to all this trouble. I don't have anywhere to entertain you here, so let me tell the nurse we'll go out for a meal—it'll be nice to eat together and catch up. I've really missed you all."

Translation: Su Yang said, "I appreciate your feelings, but it's too much trouble for you to come all this way. I don't have anywhere to entertain you here; otherwise I'd tell the nurse and we could go outside. It would be nice to have a meal together and catch up. I really miss you all."

We'll output: "Su Yang said, 'I appreciate your feelings, but it's too much trouble for you to come all this way. I don't have anywhere to entertain you here; otherwise I'd tell the nurse and we could go outside. It would be nice to have a meal together and catch up. I really miss you all.'"

But then he suddenly thought of something and said, "Secretary Gao, have you been promoted again? Congratulations! Since Fang Jingwen was suddenly transferred, Secretary Gao is very likely to become county magistrate. If Fang Jingwen has that intention, nobody in the county or city would likely veto his proposal."

Translation: But then he suddenly thought of something and said, "Secretary Gao, have you been promoted again? Congratulations! Because Fang Jingwen was suddenly transferred away, Secretary Gao has a high chance of succeeding to the county magistrate position. If Fang Jingwen has that intention, no one in the county or city would likely veto his proposal."

Fang Jingwen and Fang Jingwen

We'll output: "But then he suddenly thought of something and said, 'Secretary Gao, have you been promoted again? Congratulations! Because Fang Jingwen was suddenly transferred away, Secretary Gao has a high chance of succeeding to the county magistrate position. If Fang Jingwen has that intention, no one in the county or city would likely veto his proposal.'"

Li Chunsheng said beside him, "You're absolutely right—Secretary Gao is about to become County Magistrate Gao."

Translation: Li Chunsheng beside him said, "You're absolutely right; Secretary Gao is about to become County Magistrate Gao."

We'll output: "Li Chunsheng beside him said, 'You're absolutely right; Secretary Gao is about to become County Magistrate Gao.'"

Gao Fengmin said, "Let's not play those official games—just call me Old Gao. Oh, and Li Chunsheng has also been promoted; she's now the deputy county magistrate in charge of agriculture in our county. Some other comrades have also had position changes, all arranged by County Magistrate Fang before he left."

Translation: Gao Fengmin said, "We shouldn't play these officialdom games; you can just call me Lao Gao. Oh, right, Comrade Li Chunsheng has also been promoted; she is the Vice County Magistrate in charge of agriculture in our county. Some other comrades have also had position changes; these were all adjustments made by County Magistrate Fang before leaving."

She is the deputy county magistrate in charge of agriculture in our county.

We'll output: "Gao Fengmin said, 'We shouldn't play these officialdom games; you can just call me Lao Gao. Oh, right, Comrade Li Chunsheng has also been promoted; she is the Vice County Magistrate in charge of agriculture in our county. Some other comrades have also had position changes; these were all adjustments made by County Magistrate Fang before leaving.'"

He then sighed, "County Magistrate Fang is an excellent leader with strong ability; everyone up and down recognizes him, and we all thought he would take over as party secretary at year's end. Who knew he had other plans? I even asked him, but he didn't give a reason—it's really a pity."

Translation: Speaking of this, he also sighed: "County Magistrate Fang is a fine leader, with very strong work ability; leaders and cadres up and down all approve of him. Everyone thought he would take over as secretary at year's end, but who knew he had other arrangements? I even asked him, but he didn't give a reason—it's really a pity."

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We'll output: "Speaking of this, he also sighed: 'County Magistrate Fang is a fine leader, with very strong work ability; leaders and cadres up and down all approve of him. Everyone thought he would take over as secretary at year's end, but who knew he had other arrangements? I even asked him, but he didn't give a reason—it's really a pity.'"

"By the way, about treating us to a meal—I think you should buy us a meal. You got married, such a big thing; not telling us is forgivable, but you didn't even send us any wedding candy. Even though we're a bit far apart, you could at least give us a call."

Translation: "By the way, about treating us to a meal, I think you little brat should treat us to a meal. Your wedding is such a big deal; not informing us is forgivable, but you didn't even send us any wedding candy. Although we're a bit far away, you could have just called us to let us know."

We'll output: "By the way, about treating us to a meal, I think you little brat should treat us to a meal. Your wedding is such a big deal; not informing us is forgivable, but you didn't even send us any wedding candy. Although we're a bit far away, you could have just called us to let us know."

When he thought about this, Su Yang felt a strange sensation. Actually, he had considered this point back then—although in Jincheng County it would be unrealistic for those old colleagues and leaders to attend his wedding, he should at least have called to share the good news.

Translation: Bringing up this matter, Su Yang felt that strange feeling in his heart. Actually he had thought of that back then; although in Jincheng Xian, it would be unrealistic for those old colleagues and leaders to attend his wedding, but calling to report the happy news was something he had to do.

We'll output: "Bringing up this matter, Su Yang felt that strange feeling in his heart. Actually he had thought of that back then; although in Jincheng Xian, it would be unrealistic for those old colleagues and leaders to attend his wedding, but calling to report the happy news was something he had to do."

The reason he didn't make that call was simply because Fang Jingwen was still in the county. If he notified everyone, would he still need to notify Fang Jingwen? He truly had no idea what to do, so in the end he gritted his teeth and told nobody.

Translation: The reason he didn't make that call was actually because Fang Jingwen was still in the county; if he notified everyone, would he still need to notify Fang Jingwen? He really had no idea about this at the time, so in the end he gritted his teeth and simply told nobody.

We'll output: "The reason he didn't make that call was actually because Fang Jingwen was still in the county; if he notified everyone, would he still need to notify Fang Jingwen? He really had no idea about this at the time, so in the end he gritted his teeth and simply told nobody."

Nevertheless, even as Fang Jingwen was leaving, he adjusted and promoted those comrades he had previously recommended—especially Li Chunsheng, whom he had valued most; she had just been a township organization committee member when he first met her, and now she's been promoted to deputy county magistrate.

Translation: Nevertheless, even when Fang Jingwen was leaving, he still adjusted and promoted those colleagues he had previously suggested, especially Comrade Li Chunsheng, whom he had valued most from the start; when he first met her, she was merely the Organization Committee member of the town, and now she has been promoted to Vice County Magistrate.

We need to note Li Chunsheng female again. We'll keep "she". We'll output: "Nevertheless, even when Fang Jingwen was leaving, he still adjusted and promoted those colleagues he had previously suggested, especially Comrade Li Chunsheng, whom he had valued most from the start; when he first met her, she was merely the Organization Committee member of the town, and now she has been promoted to Vice County Magistrate."

This shows Fang Jingwen's decisiveness and trust in himself/herself. Although others haven't reached the vice‑county magistrate level, some serve as directors in the government office and others as bureau chiefs in the county. In short, the comrades he once trusted have all been promoted over the past six months, which fills him with mixed joy and surprise.

Translation: This shows Fang Jingwen's decisiveness and trust in him; although others didn't reach the Vice County Magistrate position, some became directors of the Government Office, others became bureau chiefs in the county. In short, all those he trusted initially have been promoted over the past six months, which fills him with mixed joy and surprise.

This suffices to show Fang Jingwen's decisiveness and trust in himself/herself; although others have not reached the position of vice county magistrate, some are directors of the government office, some are bureau chiefs in the county; in short, the comrades that he initially trusted have all been promoted over the past six months, which makes him feel mixed joy and surprise.

We'll output: "This shows Fang Jingwen's decisiveness and trust in himself/herself; although others didn't reach the Vice County Magistrate position, some became directors of the Government Office, others became bureau chiefs in the county. In short, all those he trusted initially have been promoted over the past six months, which fills him with mixed joy and surprise."

Fang Jingwen's decisiveness and trust in himself/herself

He also felt he might be owing them a favor, and of course, under non‑essential circumstances he really didn't dare to contact them again, fearing that doing so might cause trouble.

Translation: At the same time he felt he might be owing them a favor; of course, unless absolutely necessary, he really didn't dare to contact them again, feeling that doing so might cause trouble.

We'll output: "At the same time he felt he might be owing them a favor; of course, unless absolutely necessary, he really didn't dare to contact them again, feeling that doing so might cause trouble."

He explained, "My wedding arrangements were rather rushed back then, and on our side I could only invite a few people. I did want to personally go to Jincheng County to invite everyone, but as everyone knows, our county never has a peaceful day."

Translation: He explained, "Back then my wedding arrangements were rather hasty; on our side I only invited a few people. I also wanted to personally go to Jincheng Xian to invite everyone, but everyone knows the situation in our county—there hasn't been a single peaceful day."

We'll output: "He explained, 'Back then my wedding arrangements were rather hasty; on our side I only invited a few people. I also wanted to personally go to Jincheng Xian to invite everyone, but everyone knows the situation in our county—there hasn't been a single peaceful day.'"

"Every day is just like this; honestly, for a while I felt I couldn't bear it and wanted to find a quiet place to hide."

Translation: "Every day it's just one thing after another; to be honest, there was a period when I felt I couldn't bear it, and I wanted to find a quiet place to hide."

We'll output: "Every day it's just one thing after another; to be honest, there was a period when I felt I couldn't bear it, and I wanted to find a quiet place to hide."

Gao Fengmin said, "Ah, the situation in your Lieshan County is indeed a headache—it's you, but if anyone else were sent, they'd likely fail as soon as they arrived."

Translation: Gao Fengmin said, "Ah, the situation in Lieshan Xian is indeed a headache; it's only you—if anyone else had come, they'd probably have been defeated right away."

We'll output: "Gao Fengmin said, 'Ah, the situation in Lieshan Xian is indeed a headache; it's only you—if anyone else had come, they'd probably have been defeated right away.'"

"But having said that, the organization originally sent you here because they valued your ability to break through difficulties; no matter whether others wanted to come, they couldn't have such capability."

Translation: "But having said that, back when the Organization sent you here, it was because they valued your ability to break through; no matter whether others wanted to come or not, they couldn't have such capability."

We'll output: "But having said that, back when the Organization sent you here, it was because they valued your ability to break through; no matter whether others wanted to come or not, they couldn't have such capability."

"Still, there are some things I really can't understand: you've done so much work in the county, yet in the end you're being removed from office—anyone would feel uneasy about that."

Translation: "However, there are some things I really can't understand: you've done so much in the county, yet in the end you're being removed from office—anyone would feel uncomfortable about that."

We'll output: "However, there are some things I really can't understand: you've done so much in the county, yet in the end you're being removed from office—anyone would feel uncomfortable about that."

Su Yang said, "Organizational matters are naturally for the organization to consider and decide, and they have their reasons; I will simply obey."

Translation: Su Yang said, "Matters of the Organization are naturally considered and decided by the Organization, and they have their reasons; I will simply obey."

We'll output: "Su Yang said, 'Matters of the Organization are naturally considered and decided by the Organization, and they have their reasons; I will simply obey.'"

Afterward, they chatted some more about Jincheng County, of course focusing on Huatian Town and Xiushui Township.

Translation: Afterwards they chatted some more about Jincheng Xian, of course the focus also being on Huatian Zhen and Xiushui Xiang.

We'll output: "Afterwards they chatted some more about Jincheng Xian, of course the focus also being on Huatian Zhen and Xiushui Xiang."

Especially Huatian Town, which made Su Yang feel greatly relieved: the garment factory that once survived by making school uniforms for the county's schools has now become a well‑known enterprise in the county, with orders not limited to school uniforms or factory work clothes in the city, and it has even started producing its own clothing lines.

Translation: Especially Huatian Zhen, which made Su Yang feel greatly relieved; the garment factory that originally survived by making school uniforms for the county's schools has now become a named enterprise in the county, and its orders are not limited to school uniforms and work clothes for some factories in the city; it has even started making its own clothing.

We'll output: "Especially Huatian Zhen, which made Su Yang feel greatly relieved; the garment factory that originally survived by making school uniforms for the county's schools has now become a named enterprise in the county, and its orders are not limited to school uniforms and work clothes for some factories in the city; it has even started making its own clothing."

The canning factory is also doing well—its products now sell nationwide. The reason it can grow so quickly is, on one hand, their own efforts, and on the other, the people regard this job as more important than life itself, leaving no defect in quality.

Translation: The canned food factory is also like that—now its products sell nationwide. The reason it can develop so quickly is, on one hand, their own efforts, and the common people regard this job as more important than their lives, with zero defects in quality;

We'll output: "The canned food factory is also like that—now its products sell nationwide. The reason it can develop so quickly is, on one hand, their own efforts, and the common people regard this job as more important than their lives, with zero defects in quality;"

Moreover, Fang Jingwen gave strong support; during this period he also applied for related policy support from the province and obtained interest‑free loans from the bank.

Translation: On the other hand, Fang Jingwen gave strong support; during this period he also applied for related policy support from the province and applied for interest‑free loans from the bank.

On the other hand, Fang Jingwen gave strong support; during this period he also applied for related policy support from the province and applied for interest‑free loans from the bank.

Hearing this, Su Yang became even more puzzled: Fang Jingwen's work is so solid that even without Old Fang's comrade lightly coughing behind him, he would surely become County Party Secretary based on seniority, and one could even foresee that in the coming year he could be promoted to vice‑department level.

Translation: Hearing this, Su Yang became even more puzzled: Fang Jingwen's work is so solid that even without Old Fang's comrade lightly coughing behind him, he would surely become County Party Secretary based on seniority, and one could even foresee that in the coming year he could be promoted to vice‑department level.

Hearing this, Su Yang became even more puzzled: Fang Jingwen's work is so solid that even without Old Fang's comrade lightly coughing behind him, he would surely become County Party Secretary based on seniority, and one could even foresee that in the coming year he could be promoted to vice‑department level.

As a female comrade, Fang Jingwen has a natural advantage within the system; he believes she could become the nation's youngest female vice‑department‑level cadre in the next few years. Yet she's doing well—how can she just say she won't work and not work? This is too willful; otherwise he couldn't admonish her to her face, or else he'd have to give her a proper talking‑to.

Translation: As a female comrade, Fang Jingwen has a natural advantage within the system; he can predict that in the next few years she could become the youngest female vice‑department‑level cadre in the nation. But she's doing well—how can she just say she won't work and not work? This is too willful; otherwise he couldn't admonish her to her face, or else he'd have to give her a proper talking‑to.

As a female comrade, Fang Jingwen has a natural advantage within the system; he can predict that in the next few years she could become the youngest female vice‑department‑level cadre in the nation. But she's doing well—how can she just say she won't work and not work? This is too willful; otherwise he couldn't admonish her to her face, or else he'd have to give her a proper talking‑to.

They were still talking when footsteps sounded at the door; upon seeing who had arrived, everyone instinctively rose to their feet.

Translation: While they were talking, footsteps sounded again at the door; upon seeing who had come, everyone involuntarily rose to their feet.

We'll output: "While they were talking, footsteps sounded again at the door; upon seeing who had come, everyone involuntarily rose to their feet."

Su Yang also followed everyone's gaze and looked over; when he saw the person arriving, he also struggled to get up, wanting to go forward to greet them.