Official Career Storm
Chapter 639

Chapter 639: Chapter 639

Monday.

In the grand conference room of the City Committee, the Standing Committee convened as usual.

Director Qin and Secretary Lu attended the meeting.

Secretary Lu said, "Regarding the Li Zhuang case in Panlong Town, the provincial opinion is to handle it quietly, and the Ministry of Propaganda should keep an eye on it."

Minister Su nodded, indicating his understanding.

Director Qin breathed a sigh of relief; he had thought he would be reprimanded again, but it turned out he had nothing to do with this matter—it was just a formality for him to attend.

"The old city remodeling project of Fengmen Building, after discussing with Mayor Zheng, will be solely my responsibility."

As soon as he said this, everyone except Mayor Zheng looked up in shock.

What was going on?

This sector, the economy, had always been managed by the city government.

Zheng Bihui had already shown determination in this area, having an attitude that seemed to say, "Anyone who dares to oppose me on economic issues, I will crush."

Why had the project suddenly been handed over to Secretary Lu?

What was the situation between these two men?

Those interested could not help but analyze the situation in their minds, but, lacking enough information, they were unable to come to a conclusion.

Without further elaboration on this topic, Secretary Lu immediately started discussing personnel appointments and removals.

"Regarding the Judicial Bureau, does anyone have any candidate?"

Chu Xiao’e said, "I recommend the head of the City Government Office’s Admin Department, Si Qingqing."

Jiang Yuan looked up at her.

Secretary Wang and Su Zhengwei, among others, were not familiar with this Si Qingqing.

But, an Admin Department head—that’s a division-level position, right?

Such a recommendation defied procedure.

Understanding some people’s doubts, Wu Qiangwei asked on their behalf, "What is Si Qingqing’s rank?"

Chu Xiao’e said, "She was formerly the Deputy Secretary-General of the City Government Office, and due to certain reasons, she is now in charge of the Admin Department, but her rank as Deputy Department has not changed."

Wu Qiangwei nodded, "Then let’s go with her."

Minister Zhou laughed and said, "I’ve heard of Comrade Si Qingqing when she was a Deputy Secretary-General, she was quite competent."

Si Qingqing’s position had been settled beforehand, and it was just a formality at this point, no one dared oppose it.

Next, Secretary Lu brought up the position of Deputy Mayor of An County.

Wu Qiangwei directly recommended the director of the An County Education Bureau, Chen Zixiang.

Finally, the position of Deputy Mayor of Dujiang City.

This time, it was Secretary Lu who recommended a district mayor from another city.

The committee meeting started early and finished quickly.

Wu Qiangwei left the conference room by ten-thirty.

Song Guanchao followed her back to the office, poured some tea, and sat down across from her, waiting for the secretary to relay the key points of today’s meeting to him.

Wu Qiangwei opened a drawer, only to remember that she had finished her cigarettes last time and hadn’t bought any more.

"Cigarette."

Song Guanchao wanted to say that smoking was bad for a girl’s skin, but he only thought it.

He knew to distinguish between contexts; work was work and discussing matters was discussing matters.

He was just a bit curious about what had gone wrong at today’s standing committee meeting.

He handed her a cigarette, which Wu Qiangwei lit and took a puff from, then said, "The old city remodeling project was taken over by Secretary Lu."

"Mayor Zheng didn’t object?"

"No, they had already decided beforehand, the standing committee was just a procedural step."

Strange.

Song Guanchao pinched the cigarette, trying to understand how Zheng Bihui could have agreed.

Was something being held over Secretary Lu by Zheng Bihui?

Otherwise, he could think of no other reason.

After all, Zheng Bihui had always placed immense importance on the economy.

Interfering with his project was akin to killing his parents.

"How is the high-speed rail situation going?"

"It’s still in the land acquisition stage."

"These few days, arrange your work, and get ready, you might need to make a trip to Yanjing."

"Going to Yanjing?"

"The Ministry of Propaganda wants to interview you."

"Ah?" Song Guanchao asked, "Haven’t they interviewed me already?"

"It’s different; last time wasn’t really an interview, it was just gathering some material for reports."

Wu Qiangwei said, "Also, the provincial commendation ceremony is coming up soon. You’ll be quite busy during this period, try to free up some more time."

Song Guanchao felt a headache coming on, "Secretary, can I not go?"

"You must go!"

Wu Qiangwei said, "This is recognition you deserve; why wouldn’t you go?"

"It just feels too troublesome."

"Song Guanchao," Wu Qiangwei said sternly, "when you’re in the system, there are many occasions you must attend. Even if they lack meaning, you cannot be absent. Within this system, no matter how excellent you are, if you show nonconformity, you will be ostracized."

He rarely saw Wu Qiangwei this serious and knew she meant well.

"I understand."

"In a while, the city will have a few openings for an advanced course in the Youth Class; I’ll strive for a spot for you."

"Youth Class? What’s that?"

"Do you know the Central Party School?"

"Yes."

"For officials your age, the Youth Class offers higher value than the Party School."

"It can be considered a training class for reserve officials, mainly cultivating provincial and city-level leadership."

Wu Qiangwei said, "In each leadership group, there are always some officials who were trained in the Youth Class. So you can see it as a reserve pool for the next level of leadership."

Song Guanchao asked, "What mainly do you study there?"

"Studying theoretical knowledge and extracurricular activities, honing organizational and coordination skills, and enhancing ideological and moral cultivation."

"That sounds rather abstract..."

Hearing this, Song Guanchao instinctively resisted.

Wu Qiangwei said, "Don’t worry about whether it’s abstract, being in the Youth Class can greatly impact your political future. Whenever there’s a significant opportunity in the city or the province, you’ll be on the top of the list for promotion."

Song Guanchao was just voicing his thoughts; given that the Youth Class could be mentioned in the same breath as the Central Party School, its value was beyond doubt.

Many officials dream of such a career path.

Since he chose to enter politics, he naturally could overcome these aspects.

...

After the standing committee meeting ended, Xu Xin immediately sent the meeting minutes to Dujiang City and An County.

The relevant personnel changes were also immediately communicated to the departments in both places.

An County.

The head of the organization department promptly went to the City Committee to find Mr. Zhu.

Looking at Lingjiang’s personnel change notice, Mr. Zhu was somewhat surprised.

Lingjiang’s leaders had chosen Chen Zixiang?

He was the Director of the Education Bureau.

That was truly surprising.

An County hadn’t seen an Education Bureau’s director promoted directly to Deputy County Mayor for many years.

Not just in An County; such cases were extremely rare in 99% of the cities nationwide.

He pondered which city leader Chen Zixiang had connected with.

Unfortunately, the document did not specify, only stating it was decided by the standing committee with unanimous approval.

He picked up the phone and called the Education Bureau.

"This is Mr. Zhu Guangzhong from the City Committee, connect me with Chen Zixiang."

"Hello, Director Chen, this is Zhu Guangzhong. Please come to the City Committee; heh, the city has important plans for you."

Chen Zixiang hung up the phone, his expression calm, not showing any excitement about becoming Deputy County Mayor.

Not to mention that Song Guanchao had already discussed it with him.

Even without knowing beforehand, he had no reason to be excited.

Just a Deputy County Mayor after all.

As he had said to Song Guanchao at the dinner table, even if he took up this deputy mayor position, what then?

Removing a Li Zhuang was merely subtracting one corrupt official.

This county’s corrupt officials were far more numerous than in Panlong Town.

Once in office, he would soon be subjected to their encroachment.

And he could do only two things.

Either drift along with the current or be marginalized.

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