Chapter 610

Comrades! I think we'll stop here for today; next, you all get to know each other, I'll send the person over, and the work will be done.

There are still other matters in the department, so I'll just head back directly.

He doesn't want to stay and get caught in the flood, because seeing this situation, there might be an accidental discharge later.

Originally he was willing to stay and have a private chat with the main leaders to enhance friendship. According to convention, he would also stay for dinner, and if he drank too much, he'd return the next day;

If he drank little, he'd return that same night. After all, in the evening the Lieshan Xian County Party Committee and County Government team were to give Su Yang a welcome reception and also entertain him. But seeing this situation, it's better to have less trouble than more; out of sight, out of mind.

This was mainly because he underestimated Su Yang's courage and determination; such an obvious warning, he didn't take it to heart, but instead waved his hand and drew his great treasure sword from his waist.

Who could stand this? Even if he were sitting in Secretary Ye's position, he'd probably blow his top on the spot. This isn't just disrespect to superiors; it's like riding on all the leaders' heads and defecating and urinating!

Secretary Ye's face was not looking good, but he still managed to squeeze out a smile: 'Department Head Lu, it's not easy for you to come all this way; we should do our best as hosts.'

County Magistrate Wen also ran over and said: 'Yes, Department Head Lu, if you just leave like that, and word gets out to the sister counties, they'll think we don't respect our superiors, and that would be a laughingstock.'

After hearing that, Department Head Lu gave no response, but glanced at Su Yang from the corner of his eye and saw that Su Yang was standing there with no intention to speak.

He certainly also understood that Su Yang was new here; if he acted too enthusiastically, it would actually be stealing the host's thunder, which for the secretary and county magistrate would be a provocation.

At the same time, seeing Su Yang's posture, he was also hoping he would just leave now, to avoid embarrassing him. What to do next is up to Su Yang; anyway he doesn't know, and in the future he won't be responsible. This is precisely the person Vice Provincial Governor Huang took a liking to, having gotten the timing and measure just right in all aspects.

I have already felt your goodwill; logically, I should eat a meal with you all and chat. Organizational work, after all, is people-centered; only after understanding everyone can we recommend them to higher positions later and bring out their potential.

But today there indeed is some work to do—not just in your Lieshan Xian, but other counties also have personnel adjustments this time, and some cadres still need to talk. That's how it will be today.

As soon as his words fell, he walked straight out.

He is a superior department leader and also holds real power as an Executive Vice Minister; having spoken to this point, neither Secretary Ye nor County Magistrate Wen Qiren nor Deputy Secretary Zhou Yanru raised another voice to retain him. They collectively saw Department Head Lu downstairs and into the car.

After Department Head Lu got into the car, he rolled down the window, waved his hand at everyone, and said: 'Comrades, please stay; the future development of Lieshan Xian still relies on you; don't let your limited work time be wasted on seeing people off and welcoming them.'

After saying that, the car had already started, and then slowly drove out of the compound of the County Party Committee and County Government.

Secretary Ye turned to Wen Qiren and said: 'County Magistrate Wen, Comrade Su Yang is fresh blood injected into your county government team; you must take good care of him. Even if I were to hand him over to you completely, you must ensure he works smoothly and adeptly in our county.'

'Little Su, from now on we are colleagues in the same team. In everything, consult and learn more from the veteran comrades; when encountering work problems, communicate first, seek advice first, don't just act rashly.'

'Our work environment here is somewhat different from other places; it's a place that especially emphasizes democracy. Later, someone should explain all aspects of matters to you.' Having said that, he walked upstairs with his hands behind his back.

Please note, previously it was County Magistrate Su and Comrade Su Yang, but now it's directly changed to 'Little Su'. Within the System, it's not a big problem for veteran comrades to address young cadres this way.

But this only applies to general units and agencies where the section chiefs are, or to retiring veteran comrades; addressing newly assigned college graduates this way.

For young cadres with positions, one should still use their titles; unless the relationship reaches a certain level, one may also call them by name directly. But addressing him this way actually puts Su Yang in an awkward position and shows he's not being taken seriously.

Wen Qiren said: 'Little Su, don't take offense; Secretary Ye also means well toward you. Our county's environment is indeed somewhat different from other places. After all, we are a county whose economy is driven by enterprises; to put it bluntly, the salaries of us civil servants all depend on enterprise profits for disbursement.'

'If one day the enterprises run into trouble, we people could all end up starving. The specifics we'll discuss tomorrow at the county mayor's office meeting; Director Jiao, first arrange lodging and office for County Magistrate Su.'

After saying that, he also turned and left, but he didn't go upstairs; instead he walked out of the government compound.

Following that, others also left in twos and threes—some went out, some went up, some went in.

Only the United Front Work Department Head, Xiong Kuohai, walking last, gave Su Yang a meaningful glance, as if wanting to say something but didn't speak. As for the other cadres, at this moment they vanished like avoiding a plague god, disappearing in a flash.

Only that Director Jiao, with a big belly and a few strands of hair on his head, wearing a false smile, said: 'Welcome, County Magistrate Su, to work in our county. I am Director Jiao Qiang of the county party committee office; I will arrange your office and lodging.'

'Your office is arranged in Room 407 on the fourth floor, which previous leaders have used; the interior decoration is quite new. Go up and have a look, and see if you want to change it.'

'Our county's conditions aren't that affluent; if you want to change, you'd have to wait until next year when funds become available. Also, your temporary lodging will be in the county party committee guesthouse; after the New Year we'll arrange an apartment for you.'

'Because the latest batch of supporting apartments built by the Shuanggou distillery hasn't been fully completed yet; I hear they're doing the final finishing. Once done, we'll prioritize allocating them to you. Do you have any other requests on your end?'

Su Yang glanced at Director Jiao, who bore a slightly comical appearance, and thought: 'You've made me say all my demands already? Even if I wanted to change, you've blocked my retreat, and the number 407 is inauspicious—arranging it for me on purpose is disgusting.'

If it were the past, like when he first went to Huatian Town, he would have turned hostile on the spot, at least making Director Jiao Qiang know how many eyes the Horse King really has.

But compared to before, he has indeed grown; facing this soft‑blade approach coming at him, he merely smiled and said: 'It's already fine. I have no requests, and nothing to say.'

'But I hope to receive Director Jiao's strong support in our future work; otherwise I fear that next time, when arranging an office for the next leader, it might not be Director Jiao.'