Chapter 781: line with translation of chapter title

After Li Lingyu finished speaking, she saw Su Yang remain silent for a long time, and her heart was pounding with anxiety up to her throat.

Translation: After Li Lingyu finished speaking, she saw Su Yang remain silent for a long time, and her heart was pounding with anxiety up to her throat.

But we need to be faithful: "her heart was nervous up to her throat" means... we'll translate: "her heart was pounding with anxiety up to her throat." Keep meaning.

If Su Yang does not accept her, even if she can return to her post, she will be isolated by others.

Translation: If Su Yang does not accept her, even if she can return to her work post, she will be isolated by others.

Moreover, officials at all levels in Lieshan County are flocking to Su Yang, and she naturally rushes over as well.

Translation: Moreover, now all the officials in Lieshan County are flocking to Su Yang, and she naturally also rushes over.

Of course, she never looked down on Su Yang from the start, and even spoke a few kind words for him when others were criticizing him.

Translation: Of course, she never looked down on Su Yang from the start, and even when others were squeezing him, she had said a few kind words.

After Su Yang examined her for a long time and applied sufficient pressure, he said: "County Magistrate Li, the organization definitely trusts you, and I do as well."

Translation: Su Yang examined her for a long time, and after giving Li Lingyu sufficient pressure, he said: "County Magistrate Li, the organization definitely trusts you, and I also trust you."

"Just that the situation we face now is not ideal; I prefer to clarify certain matters to feel at ease, so please don't take offense."

Translation: "It's just that the environment we face now is not very ideal; I still need to clarify some situations to feel at ease, so don't take offense."

"Our main task ahead is to attract investment; as a female official, I believe you have a natural advantage in this area."

Translation: "Our main work going forward is to attract investment; you are a female comrade, and I believe you have an innate advantage in this area."

"Of course, according to my plan, it's not necessary for you to go out and promote investment yourself."

Translation: "Of course, according to my plan, it's not necessary to have you go out and promote investment in person."

"I will do my utmost to contact relevant enterprises; once they have firm investment intentions, you will handle the follow‑up coordination and implementation."

Translation: "I will do my utmost to liaise with relevant enterprises; once they have confirmed investment intentions, you will be responsible for the follow-up coordination and implementation work."

"This is the top priority of our current work and a crucial measure for determining whether our county's economy can recover to a healthy state."

Translation: "This is the top priority of our current work, and it is an important measure that determines whether our county's economy can recover to a healthy state."

"So the burden on your shoulders is not light, but I am confident you will handle it well."

Translation: "So the burden on your shoulders is not light, but I am confident you will definitely handle it well."

Li Lingyu was so moved she almost burst into tears; her original purpose in coming was to get Su Yang to accept her so she could return to her post and manage her family‑planning duties.

Translation: Li Lingyu was so moved she almost burst into tears; originally she came just to have Su Yang accept her so she could return to her post and manage her family-planning work.

But she never expected Su Yang to entrust her with such important work; frankly, these tasks normally fall to the executive vice county magistrate, which has nothing to do with her.

Translation: But she never expected Su Yang to entrust her with such important work; frankly, under normal circumstances, these tasks are handled by the executive vice county magistrate, which has nothing to do with her.

Now the county government team consists only of the two of them, so assigning this work to her makes perfect sense.

Translation: Now there are only the two of them in the county government team, so assigning this work to her also makes perfect sense.

In reality, she knows Su Yang's capabilities well enough that he could easily set up a dedicated team to handle this.

Translation: But in reality, she better understands Su Yang's capability; he could completely set up a corresponding work team to handle this.

These aspects test her, but on the other hand they also give her an opportunity.

Translation: These aspects are a test for her, and on the other hand, they are also giving her an opportunity.

She said, "Thank you, County Magistrate Su, for giving me this opportunity; I will certainly not let you down."

Translation: She said: "Thank you, County Magistrate Su, for giving me this opportunity; I will certainly not let you down."

At this point Su Yang asked another question: "County Magistrate Li, what do you think of our Director Jiao?"

Translation: At this moment Su Yang asked another question: "County Magistrate Li, what do you think of our Director Jiao?"

Li Lingyu felt a headache again; regarding Jiao Qiang, she actually does not approve of him in her heart.

Translation: Li Lingyu's head ached again; regarding this person Jiao Qiang, she actually does not approve of him in her heart.

He is nothing more than a weather‑watcher who seeks to please both sides, and previously he jumped around just to curry favor with Geng Miao, hoping to be promoted to vice county magistrate or to gain extra benefits.

Translation: He is nothing but a weathercock who seeks to please both sides, and earlier he was jumping around just to curry favor with Geng Miao, hoping to be promoted to vice county magistrate or to gain extra benefits.

But this time Jiao Qiang actually managed to escape the crisis and come out unscathed, which makes her secretly wonder whether Su Yang helped him behind the scenes.

Translation: Yet this time Jiao Qiang actually managed to avoid this disaster and come out unscathed, which makes her secretly wonder whether Su Yang helped him behind the scenes.

If that were the case, speaking ill of Jiao Qiang would not be a wise choice for her.

Translation: If that is the case, speaking ill of Jiao Qiang would not be a wise choice for her.

After a brief moment of thought, she said: "As for Director Jiao, I don't know much about his personal conduct, but in terms of work he still possesses considerable ability."

Translation: After a brief consideration, she said: "Regarding Director Jiao, I am not well informed about his personal lifestyle, but as for work, he still possesses considerable ability."

"Especially as the chief administrator, he has been quite competent; over the past few years he has handled all matters of the county government very well."

Translation: "Especially as head steward, he is still quite competent; over the past few years, he has handled all matters of the county government very well."

"At least I have never heard anyone criticize his work performance."

Translation: "At least I have not heard anyone criticize him for his work."

"Of course, I've heard he may have private ties with Geng Miao and his circle, but I don't know exactly how deep those relations are."

Translation: "Of course, I have heard he should have some private friendship with Geng Miao and his crowd, but I am not clear on how deep their relationship is."

"In short, he is usable, but I cannot guarantee his character."

Translation: "In short, this person is usable, but I cannot guarantee his character."

Su Yang nodded slightly: "What you said matches what I've seen; his character indeed cannot be guaranteed, but his ability is plainly visible."

Translation: Su Yang nodded slightly: "What you said is roughly what I have seen; this person's character indeed lacks guarantee, but his ability is plainly visible."

"Therefore I personally intend to let him continue serving as our county government's chief administrator."

Translation: "So I personally still intend to let him continue as our county government's head steward."

"Of course, I cannot decide this unilaterally; I need to discuss it with you and hear your opinion."

Translation: "Of course, I cannot unilaterally decide this matter myself; I need to discuss it with you and hear your opinion."

Li Lingyu thought to herself: "You're praising me too much; just mentioning this in front of me shows great respect, so what opinion could I have? I hardly dare to disagree."

Translation: Li Lingyu thought to herself: "You are praising me too much; the fact that you bring this up in front of me is already great respect for me; what opinion could I have? I almost can't keep my position."

"County Magistrate Su has decided; we'll follow his lead. I believe after this incident he will wholeheartedly fulfill his duties as chief administrator."

Translation: "County Magistrate Su has decided; then we will follow his direction. I think after this incident, he will surely devote himself wholeheartedly to his duties as head steward."

Su Yang said: "Since you have no objection, we'll settle it this way; originally this matter was to be discussed at the government team's work meeting."

Translation: Su Yang said: "Since you have no opinion, then we will settle this matter as such; originally this matter was supposed to be discussed at our government team's work meeting."

"But now it's just the two of us, so we can consider the meeting as having taken place."

Translation: "But now it's just the two of us, so we can consider it as having held the meeting."

"Moreover, there are many vacant posts, especially the heads of the Finance Bureau, Civil Affairs Bureau, Agriculture Bureau, Education Bureau, and the party secretaries of two townships."

Translation: "Moreover, there are currently many vacant positions, especially the Finance Bureau, Civil Affairs Bureau, Agriculture Bureau, Education Bureau, and also the Party Committee Secretaries of two townships."

"These positions are very important; if you have suitable candidates, please mention them."

Translation: "These are all very important; if you have suitable candidates, please mention them."

"Now that Minister Chen of the Organization Department has taken office, I think our primary task for the next few days should be to hold a meeting on related personnel matters."

Translation: "Now, the Organization Department's Department Head Chen has also taken office; I think our primary work these days should be to hold a meeting on related personnel issues."

"First we need to fill these positions; they cannot remain vacant for long, otherwise work will become really difficult."

Translation: "First fill these posts; they cannot remain vacant long-term, otherwise work will really be difficult to do."

Li Lingyu's heart was in turmoil; she never imagined Su Yang would be so magnanimous, even at this critical moment granting her a quota.

Translation: Li Lingyu's heart was truly in turmoil; she never dreamed Su Yang would be so magnanimous, and at this critical moment he would even give her a quota.

One cannot help but admire that he has achieved this position at such a young age.

Translation: One cannot help but admire that he is able to attain this position at such a young age.

I originally thought it was due to behind‑the‑scenes connections, but it seems his own ability is truly strong.

Translation: I originally thought it was due to behind-the-scenes connections, but it turns out his own ability is truly strong.

This is a blend of favor and authority; anyone would feel immensely grateful.

Translation: This is combining kindness and authority; anyone else would be overwhelmed with gratitude.

Of course, those with ulterior motives are excluded.

Translation: Of course, those with ulterior motives are excluded.

However, she also understands the situation's nuances and said: "Thank you, County Magistrate Su, for your trust. Although I have worked in the county for several years, aside from the area I oversee, I am not very familiar with the other staff."

Translation: However, she also knows the ins and outs of this; she said: "Thank you, County Magistrate Su, for your trust. Although I have worked in the county for a few years, aside from the area I am in charge of, I am not very familiar with the other comrades."

"Especially the heads of the major bureaus and the few vacant township party secretaries—I really have no suitable candidates."

Translation: "Especially the heads of the various bureaus and those several vacant township Party Committee Secretaries, I really have no suitable candidates."

"However, I do have appropriate candidates for the deputy directors of the Civil Affairs Bureau and the Agriculture Bureau."

Translation: "However, I do have suitable candidates for the deputy chiefs of the Civil Affairs Bureau and the Agriculture Bureau."

"Of course, this is just my assumption; ultimately County Magistrate Su will need to inspect and decide."

Translation: "Of course, this is just what I think; in the end, County Magistrate Su will need to inspect and decide."

Su Yang nodded inwardly, thinking this woman is no mere decoration; she understands everything she needs to.

Translation: Su Yang secretly nodded in his heart; it seems this woman is no mere ornament—she understands everything she should.

But he still corrected her: "County Magistrate Li, that's not right; it's a collective inspection and organizational appointment, not something I can decide alone."

Translation: But he still corrected: "County Magistrate Li, that statement is not right; it is collective inspection and organizational appointment, not something I can decide personally."

"No one can stand above the organization, nor can they abuse even a little power to do as they please."

Translation: "No one can stand above the organization, nor can one act arbitrarily just because they hold a little bit of power."

"Now everyone sees me overseeing the county's work and flocks to me, merely hoping to keep their current positions while seeking a slight promotion."

Translation: "Now everyone sees me presiding over the county's work, and they all flock to me, merely wanting to, while keeping their existing positions, move up a bit."

"But in my view, only by working diligently and not letting down the organization and the people will the organization department take notice during personnel evaluations."

Translation: "But in my view, only by doing work solidly, not failing the organization and the people, will the organization department also take notice in personnel evaluations."

Li Lingyu repeatedly said yes on the surface, but deep down she didn't really take Su Yang's words to heart.

Translation: Li Lingyu repeatedly said yes on the surface, but in her heart she really didn't take Su Yang's words to heart.

After all, leaders enjoy hearing such words in private, but they publicly deny them.

Translation: After all, leaders inwardly like to hear such words, but outwardly they all deny them.

Even a vice county magistrate who is at least ten years younger than her behaves the same way.

Translation: Even a vice county magistrate who is at least ten years younger than her behaves the same way.

After leaving Su Yang's presence, she breathed a sigh of relief and then took out her phone to send a message.

Translation: After leaving Su Yang's presence, she let out a sigh of relief, then took out her phone and sent a message.

A faint scent of perfume lingered in Su Yang's room, making him involuntarily shake his head.

Translation: A faint scent of perfume still lingered in Su Yang's room, making him involuntarily shake his head.

Li Lingyu, this kind of charming woman, is definitely favored by older men; younger men would likely drool over her, but they simply have no chance.

Translation: Li Lingyu, this kind of charming woman, is definitely liked by the old-timers; the youngsters probably would also drool over her, but they simply have no chance.

As for him now, he has not the slightest interest in such a woman.

Translation: But as for him nowadays, he has not the slightest thought for such a woman.

It's mainly that I've seen a lot of fine bran, so I really don't feel anything for coarse grain.

He lay on the bed for a while, around a little after 9, he estimated that Secretary Lu's side had finished, he took out his phone and called Secretary Lu.