Chapter 657: Recommending talent to the mayor

Hengyue City was as quiet as ever, and people were living in peace.

I came to the municipal government alone, preparing to report my work to the mayor.

Municipal Party Committee Secretary Chen had already prepared for retirement, and most of the work was handed over to the mayor to handle. In other words, the mayor of Hengyue City currently holds two positions, having to handle government affairs and also take care of the situation on the party committee side.

As a result, the mayor was so busy that he almost couldn't touch the ground.

This situation had been going on for quite some time. Everyone knew that after the New Year, Secretary Chen would step down, and the mayor would move up. If there was no candidate for the new mayor prepared in advance, the mayor would have to continue to carry the burden until after the People's Congress election in March, when a new mayor would be elected to replace him.

The mayor didn't seem to have any intention of preparing for a new mayor; he seemed very happy with the current situation. Therefore, after I arrived, he laughed and said, "Little Chen, look at how busy I am now; I'm almost like a spinning top."

I hurriedly said, "Chief, you can find someone to share the burden for you."

The mayor sighed for a long time and said, "Who should I find? Who can make me feel at ease?"

This sentence made me feel uncomfortable. In the vast Hengyue City, couldn't he find a single person who could replace him? Besides, before you came to Hengyue City, did Hengyue City not operate?

I just thought about it in my heart, but I didn't show it on my face at all.

The mayor was an iron-fisted figure, and stories about him could fill a cart.

I am now a soldier under him, and a soldier without any combat achievements. A soldier without combat achievements must not talk big in front of his superiors.

The mayor pondered for a moment and waved his hand, "If you have anything to say, say it quickly; there is an economic work meeting later."

He raised his wrist to look at his watch, his expression a bit urgent.

I stammered and couldn't say it. I couldn't say I was here to ask for a position; that would make him look down on me.

Just when I was getting anxious, my eyes suddenly saw a calligraphy hanging on his wall, with the words "Recommend the Virtuous," and a flash of inspiration hit me, "Chief, I have found a talent for you."

Hearing the word "talent," the mayor's expression became much more lively. He turned around and looked at me, asking, "What kind of talent?"

I said earnestly, "This person is also from our Hengyue City, winning in youth and vitality, and has special activity ability. Doing investment promotion work is the best in the world."

As soon as the mayor heard this, he laughed and pointed at me, "Little Chen, you are talking too full! What is the best in the world? Who can be the best in the world?"

I knew I had slipped up, but I didn't want to regret it. After all, Zhu Hua Yu was still waiting for my news, and I didn't want to let her drift outside alone.

I opened my eyes and said, "It's true!"

"Tell me," the mayor smiled kindly, "What is the background?"

I told the story of Zhu Hua Yu's self-taught success vividly. At the end, I said, "This person once served as my secretary, and I appreciate her work ability very much."

The mayor pondered and didn't speak for a long time. Standing on the side, I was also anxious. One word from the mayor could determine Zhu Hua Yu's life and death. If the mayor refused to let Zhu Hua Yu in, even if I had the ability of the heavens, I wouldn't be able to help her into the seat.

Outside the door, the mayor's secretary poked his head in several times. I knew he was urging the mayor to go to the meeting.

The mayor finally spoke, saying, "Little Chen, I remember I once told you that I would give you the power in terms of personnel. I believe you won't use mediocre people!"

I nodded repeatedly. The mayor's words were light but fell heavily.

"But I..." I stammered, deliberately not saying it.

The mayor obviously understood what I meant. He waved his big hand and said, "Your problem, wait until you have implemented the provincial affairs."

He hurried out to attend his Nth meeting. I couldn't stay in his office alone, so I had to hang my head and walk out, walking randomly in the municipal government building.

Last time Vice Provincial Governor Lin came, he heard my report in this building. My story also became a household name after that report.

Among all the people who were familiar and unfamiliar with me, I became a rising political star again. In their view, I was entrusted by the mayor to report specifically to the Vice Provincial Governor. This was glory, a manifestation of strength, and also a hint that this was a performance of being promoted.

Sure enough, people coming and going saw me and greeted me with smiles. This was a far cry from when I came here a few years ago. When I was still a deputy county magistrate, I had to look at people's faces when I came here to do things. Now my public identity is the director of the Industrial Park Management Committee. According to the regulations of Hengyue City, the person sitting in this position is to enter the Standing Committee.

Entering the Standing Committee means I am not an ordinary cadre; I am one of the eleven standing committee members of Hengyue City. Entering the Standing Committee is the highest realm of the same level. After all, having the right to vote is like the saying: a staff officer without a rank is not loud even when farting. A director of the management committee is nothing, but the identity of a member of the Municipal Standing Committee, thrown into a pond, can poison a pond of fish.

If I can successfully enter the Standing Committee, I can be on an equal footing with my cousin He Zhi and my father-in-law, Minister Huang Shan.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel a little terrified. In front of them, I always felt that my foundation was insufficient, so much so that many times when I talked to them, I would feel that my vocabulary was insufficient and I would stammer.

I also understand that my road to the Standing Committee will not be easy. Even if I have become the director of the management committee, there is still a long way to go. But I am not worried. As long as there is no accident, I will make the mayor, the future secretary, happy, and I can make his political achievements go up a level.

At the same time, my cousin and father-in-law will not fail to take care of me. Having one person sitting in this position will always have unexpected benefits for their retirement and leisure in the future.

My cousin and father-in-law also need a spokesperson, but now, except for me, they have almost no other choice.

The mayor still didn't make it clear to me where I was going, although we both knew it well—I am the director of the industrial park, but before the organizational department's transfer order is issued, I am still nothing.

Coming out of the government building, I met Lilian not far away. He seemed very surprised, stopped and looked at me, and asked, "Why are you back? Is the matter handled?"

I shook my head and said, "Secretary-General, it's not that easy; it's very difficult to handle."

Lilian smiled maturely and steadily, patted me on the shoulder and said, "Take your time, there will always be a way."

I grinned, wishing I could tell him that the province was going to hold a special meeting specifically to study the development plan of the Hengyue City Industrial Park.

I didn't even report such news to the mayor, so how could I tell a staff officer without a rank? Lilian also belonged to the person who would step down after passing this hurdle. He already had a place to go; it is said that he found a position as a vice chairman in the Municipal CPPCC, just waiting for the handover here to be completed, and he would go to the CPPCC to retire with peace of mind.

I talked to him for a few words, and Lilian was in a hurry to leave. After walking a few steps, he stopped and asked me, "Director Chen, I heard you are going to transfer Xu Meili?"

I was a little confused by his sudden question, so I said inexplicably, "No? Who said that?"

Lilian was stunned for a moment and muttered to himself, "Why are they all spreading this matter?"

"Is that so?" I asked suspiciously, "Maybe they are guessing."

"It doesn't matter if they guess or not. I want to ask you, do you have this intention?"

"What intention do I have?" I sighed, "Even if I have the intention, where can I transfer her?"

"Industrial Park!" Lilian smiled deeply, looked at me deeply and said, "I hope you live up to expectations!"

I didn't dare to take his words. Before things were clear, I couldn't have the slightest mistake or pride. Just like he deliberately called me Director Chen just now, in Lilian's heart, perhaps he didn't hope that I could serve as the director of the industrial park.

"Oh!" Lilian seemed to suddenly remember, "Lao Wan is out."

"Which Lao Wan?" I asked hesitantly.

"Who else? Wan Xiao of the Municipal Bureau!" Lilian said this and left me and really left in a hurry.

I chewed on the meaning of his words. He suddenly told me this news, what was his purpose?

I didn't have much contact with Wan Xiao. Strictly speaking, I didn't know him well. We just knew each other and gave each other face on the scene. I didn't take Wan Xiao's sudden investigation to heart last time, and his sudden release seemed to have nothing to do with me.

However, I knew that Wan Xiao could come out, it must be related to Vice Provincial Governor Lin's inspection.

The person who could make Wan Xiao go in must not be simple. At least there was no such person in Hengyue City. In Hengyue City, except for Secretary Chen, no one could move Wan Xiao.

But Wan Xiao going in seemed to have nothing to do with Secretary Chen. Secretary Chen almost didn't ask about political affairs now. It is said that his biggest hobby now is to run to He Jiaxiao's house every day, take his grandson Dian Dian, and stroll in the compound of the Municipal Party Committee family area.

Since Wan Xiao is out, it means he has passed the hurdle. At the very least, it is calm for now!

I decided to go see him. After all, we were familiar with each other.

Wan Xiao came out without incident, and the organization would not give a conclusion for the time being. Therefore, he should still be the Public Security Bureau Director of Hengyue City. Since he is the director, he should be at work.

I decided to go to the Municipal Bureau.

Of course, I have my own plans to go to the Municipal Bureau. If Wan Xiao has passed safely, I will still need his help in many things in the future.

The industrial park is still a mess, and nearly half of the 1,500-acre park has not been demolished. Without Lao Wan's help, my demolition will be difficult in the future.

I smiled secretly, feeling proud of this sudden decision!

This is a play of being prepared for a rainy day, and I have to play the opening gong first. ===== CHAPTER 658 =====