Chapter 1907

After Duan Qi went out, he realized that because he had been too nervous just now, there was one major thing he hadn't mentioned: Su Xinghui's residence. Su Xinghui, of course, had to live in the Standing Committee building, but the Standing Committee building in the county was quite tight. This was also because many Standing Committee members refused to move out even after they retired and still wanted to live there, so there were fewer and fewer empty rooms.

Because the previous county magistrate, Chen Bingkun, had been transferred back to the city, his house was indeed empty. However, because Su Xinghui had arrived so hurriedly, the house hadn't had time to be tidied up, so it certainly couldn't be given to Su Xinghui to live in right now. For these few days, Su Xinghui could only stay at the County Party Committee Guest House.

Fortunately, Su Xinghui's family hadn't come along; otherwise, it would have been a real trouble. Duan Qi shook his head in self-reproach and returned to the County Government Office.

After returning, he looked at the few people in the office. His gaze fell on a young man who was bowing his head and writing documents, and he called out, "Little Li, come inside for a moment."

"Inside" referred to the small office Duan Qi had inside. As the office director, he naturally couldn't mingle with ordinary comrades, so he had a separate office. This wasn't his own innovation; it could be said that all places were arranged this way.

If there weren't even this little difference, then what were people working so hard to climb up for?

Little Li's name was Li Zhongwen. He was also a graduate of the Chinese Department of Hongzhou University, having graduated last year, and was only twenty-three years old. He was also a good hand at writing documents. Seeing Li Zhongwen, Duan Qi felt as if he were seeing his younger self.

Li Zhongwen answered, put down the pen in his hand, and followed Duan Qi inside. Duan Qi let him sit down and didn't waste too much breath. He went straight to the point and said, "Little Li, it's like this: County Magistrate Su has just arrived in Chongjin County to take office, and he needs a communications officer. I think you are quite suitable and want to recommend you. Are you willing yourself?"

Li Zhongwen nodded without hesitation and said, "I am willing, Director Duan!"

Duan Qi said, "Since you are willing, that's good. Then I will take you to see County Magistrate Su now."

Duan Qi returned to Su Xinghui's office. He said to Su Xinghui, "County Magistrate, this is Little Li from the office, Li Zhongwen. He is also a graduate of the Chinese Department of Hongzhou University and is a local. I think he is quite suitable to be your communications officer. What do you think?"

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Thank you, Comrade Duan Qi. How about this: I will chat with him for a few words, and you go back first."

Duan Qi agreed and walked out. When he reached the door, he suddenly remembered something. He turned around and said, "County Magistrate, your house hasn't been tidied up yet. For these few days, you will have to be wronged by staying at the County Party Committee Guest House."

Su Xinghui smiled and said, "Alright, I know."

After Duan Qi went out, Su Xinghui smiled at Li Zhongwen and asked, "Little Li, how old are you this year?"

Li Zhongwen said, "County Magistrate, I am twenty-three years old this year."

Li Zhongwen looked at Su Xinghui, his eyes full of admiration. He had, of course, heard of this county magistrate's background. It was said that he was very capable, had brought out the "Number One County" in Hudong, and later performed very well after changing counties. Of course, those were just things he had heard.

But Su Xinghui's act of walking out on the banquet at noon today was extraordinary. Because he refused to eat protected animals, he didn't hesitate to walk out on the banquet in front of more than a dozen county leaders, not even giving Yuan Yifu any face. This kind of action was exactly to Li Zhongwen's liking.

Li Zhongwen was just a university student in his early twenties who had just graduated. He hadn't been assimilated by the habits of the officialdom, and he still had the hot-bloodedness of a young man and the grand aspirations of a university student to point out the shortcomings of the world. He also couldn't stand the extravagant style in the county.

County Magistrate Su's act of walking out on the banquet immediately made Li Zhongwen and those cadres with similar personalities feel favorably toward Su Xinghui.