Chapter 758

The Jinzhou Municipal Party Committee compound was not unfamiliar to Su Yang; counting the first time he came to find the live broadcast report, the second time he reported work to Wang Huaizhong, this was already the third time.

Logically, he should have come earlier to report work to Guo Haiyan, but the situation in Lieshan Xian was somewhat special, which is why it has been delayed until today.

Guo Haiyan's Secretary Qin Huai was already waiting downstairs in the Municipal Party Committee office building.

For a Vice Division-level cadre, this is a great honor, and it can also be seen that this is a good thing for Su Yang; otherwise, they would not have come downstairs to meet him.

"County Magistrate Su, you've worked hard on your way here; Secretary Guo is currently holding a small meeting, expected to end in about ten minutes."

Su Yang said, "Thank you, Secretary Qin; how could I trouble you to make a special trip down? I really feel unworthy of this."

Qin Huai said, "County Magistrate Su, you're being overly polite; what's there to feel unworthy about? On this matter in Lieshan Xian, you have rendered great merit; without you, the problem would have erupted directly, and who knows how many would have faced catastrophe. Moreover, after this incident, the Municipal Party Committee's selection of cadres to fill the vacancy will likely take some time, so County Magistrate Su, you are to be entrusted with an important responsibility."

Su Yang felt a slight stir in his heart; although he had already known this before, hearing the news from the Municipal Party Committee Secretary's secretary gave him a different feeling.

Of course, otherwise, how could they have personally come down to meet him?

But thanks are necessary: "Thank you so much, Secretary Qin; if there's an opportunity, please give me a chance, and I'll treat you to a meal."

Qin Huai had been waiting for exactly those words: "Hehe, that's great, but you know these days there are many things going on; after this period passes, I'll give you a call, and we'll get together properly."

Having said that, Su Yang sensed something different; logically, his situation is now basically an open card that everyone knows, so why would Qin Huai still be so eager? This seems unnecessary. Moreover, normally it should be him, the Vice County Magistrate, clinging to the Municipal Party Committee Secretary's secretary's thigh.

But he didn't dwell on it, and went first to see Secretary Guo.

Qin Huai arrived at the office door, pushed it open and went straight in; Su Yang saw inside there were still several municipal leaders waiting to report work. Seeing Qin Huai enter, they all rose with smiling greetings, but Qin Huai merely nodded slightly, walked to the window, lightly knocked on the door, and a voice from inside said, "Come in."

Only then did Qin Huai say to Su Yang behind him, "County Magistrate Su, please go in."

As Su Yang gently pushed the door open and entered, Guo Haiyan was sitting behind her desk looking at him. This was unexpected; normally, when a Vice County Magistrate goes to see the Municipal Party Committee Secretary, the top leader, he shouldn't be left to the side to reflect, ponder, and feel anxious on his own, should he?

"Su Yang, since you took office, you seem not to have come to my place yet, right?"

While Su Yang was still thinking about these things, Guo Haiyan said with a smile.

Su Yang hurriedly said, "Secretary Guo, I should have come earlier to report work to you, but as soon as I arrived in the county, all sorts of things happened, leaving me no chance to report to you. This is a serious mistake in my work; I will certainly reflect and improve."

Guo Haiyan laughed and said, "Don't give me that officialdom routine; I know the situation better than you. The reason I called you here today is mainly one matter: the entire leadership team of Lieshan Xian has collapsed, but the Lieshan Xian County Party Committee and County Government cannot fall into chaos. So this morning I convened a small standing committee meeting, and everyone unanimously decided that you should oversee the comprehensive work of the Lieshan Xian County Party Committee and County Government."

"Of course, during this period your main task is to ensure that all work in the county proceeds normally, making sure no further disorder arises during this time. Moreover, I personally nominate you to serve as the county's Standing Vice County Magistrate; however, this appointment will likely only be finalized after you have completely stabilized the county's situation, and once this matter is swiftly resolved, the Organization Department will then talk to you, but it can basically be considered settled."

After Guo Haiyan finished speaking, her deep gaze turned toward Su Yang.

If Su Yang knew nothing, as he himself had previously thought, just not getting punished this time would already be considered burning high incense; hearing this news, he would certainly be moved to tears. But in fact, his fortunate father-in-law had already leaked the information to him, so the so-called imminent blessing he heard about is nothing more than Guo Haiyan's reluctant patronage of him.

But nevertheless, he still has to perform the surface work: "Thank you, Secretary Guo, thank you for your promotion and cultivation; in my future work, I will actively report to you, heed your instructions, and do my duty well, absolutely not betraying your trust."

Guo Haiyan was very pleased with Su Yang's attitude; she also knew that Su Yang might be aware of the added burden, or perhaps he understood that this behind-the-scenes directive came directly from the provincial authorities, and Su Yang's having this attitude was extremely comforting to her.

But in the end she still rose and walked over to Su Yang, saying affectionately, "County Magistrate Su, when you have the chance, could you help me make an appointment with Secretary Lai? I'd like to treat Secretary Lai to a meal."

Su Yang immediately understood; the reason Secretary Guo was being so friendly lay here. However, the provincial power struggle should not yet be completely over, and this Secretary Guo already wants to abandon the governor's thick thigh and instead turn to Vice Provincial Governor Huang's side.

However, he could not possibly agree to such a thing rashly; he must first ask Lai Junchen. If Lai Junchen agrees, that would indicate that Uncle Huang's side is willing to accept him;

If he is unwilling, then it would mean there is no hope of acceptance, and Secretary Guo might thus be affected by this.

"Alright, Secretary Guo, I'm fairly familiar with Lai Brother; I'll ask him when he's convenient."

Su Yang originally thought that after saying that, Guo Haiyan would surely not press him, given that someone who has reached the position of Municipal Party Committee Secretary has surely mastered the art of keeping joy and anger hidden; even if she were anxious inside, she would not show it.

But to his surprise, Guo Haiyan said with a very amiable expression: "Comrade Su Yang, you little brat, stop playing slick with me; I know you can call Secretary Lai anytime, so why don't you just make the call now? Anyway, it doesn't affect you in any way."

Having said all that, what could Su Yang say? He could only make the call in front of Guo Haiyan, while at the same time firmly believing in his heart a fact: Guo Haiyan is especially anxious now; otherwise, such a matter would somewhat lose face.

At the moment he dialed Lai Junchen's phone, Guo Haiyan's ears perked up.