Lu Yiwei asked, "Then do you think I'm qualified?"
Zhao Xiaojun panicked for a moment, but he quickly calmed down and tried to figure out the other party's thoughts in the shortest time possible. Even though he hadn't known Lu Yiwei for a long time, he felt that Lu Yiwei was pragmatic and straightforward. He didn't put on airs and didn't pretend to be friendly. If he hadn't thought things through, he definitely wouldn't have suddenly spoken to him. After careful consideration, he nodded and said, "I can do it."
Lu Yiwei and Zhao Xiaojun stared at each other. Zhao Xiaojun could clearly feel sweat trickling down his neck and down his back. His hands nervously clutched his thighs. He did not dare to look at Lu Yiwei directly, nor did he dare to look away. Did he answer wrongly? Should he decline the offer and beat around the bush? However, words that he had spoken were like water that had been spilled. It was too late for regrets.
After looking at each other for a few seconds, Lu Yiwei retracted his gaze and said, "Long 'an's economy isn't good, but its education is considered one of the best in the city. Education was the foundation of the hundred-year plan, and there was no room for carelessness. I've always attached great importance to education. I don't want to reverse history in my hands. I want to maintain the foundation and create new achievements. I've seen your resume. You started out as a teacher and have been working in education management. Now that I've asked you to return to education, not only do you have to do your job well, you also have to pay attention to other aspects. What happened a while ago is still vivid in our minds. The safety regulation of the education sector is imminent, understand? "
Zhao Xiaojun breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. "Please rest assured, Secretary Lu. I know what to do."
Lu Yiwei didn't want to say much, so he continued, "This afternoon, Xijiang Province's Success Charity Foundation will be holding a charity event in our county. They'll probably arrive at noon. I've already asked the County party committee to inform the Education Bureau. The County No.2 High School and Jinmen Town Primary School are tentatively scheduled. I'll personally attend the event. You can participate and make this event a success. "
"Okay, I will try my best."
When Zhao Xiaojun was about to leave, Lu Yiwei specifically said that anything was possible before the final conclusion was reached. With his intelligence, he could guess what the other party was trying to say. He was the one who told him that if he leaked the secret before the decision was made, the position of the bureau chief might not be his. Besides, letting him participate in this activity was a test. However, as a hotel manager, what kind of name could he use to participate? This put him in a dilemma for a while.
"Xiao Jun, are you done talking?"
Zhao Xiaojun was deep in thought when he suddenly looked up and saw Jiang Zhentao. He chuckled and said, "Chief Jiang, thank you for your concern." As he spoke, he looked around and saw that there was no one around. He took the opportunity to stuff a supermarket shopping card into his pocket.
Jiang Zhentao was experienced and knowledgeable, so he remained calm in this situation. He lowered his voice and said, "What did Secretary Lu talk to you about?"
Zhao Xiaojun rolled his eyes and quickly responded, "It's nothing much. A charity foundation in the province is holding an event, and they want me to receive them."
Jiang Zhentao narrowed his eyes and put on a fake smile. "Is that so?"
Zhao Xiaojun smiled and said, "How can I lie to you? I'm a hotel manager, and my job is to receive guests. If I want to do something else, I still need your permission, right?"
Jiang Zhentao did not respond. Instead, he pondered over the intentions behind this move. Xu Changyuan had just reported this matter to him. Logically speaking, the County party committee should be fully in charge of the reception work. The secretary of the County party committee had never personally arranged for the reception work to be done by the hotel. This move meant two things. Either the guests who arrived today were relatively distinguished, and they might know each other or even be good friends. Or they did not trust his work and directly skipped him to make the arrangements.
As the saying went, the older, the wiser. During this period of time, Jiang Zhentao had been trying to figure out Lu Yiwei's thoughts and grasp his habits. The latter could naturally be familiar with after interacting with him more. As for the former, he still could not figure it out to this day. He originally thought that he was a young secretary, but he did not expect that he was so shrewd that he could not see through his intentions.
"Chief Jiang, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first."
"Okay."
Zhao Xiaojun disappeared into the corridor. On the way back, he carefully thought about the point of entry of this matter. No matter how he thought about it, he could not grasp the propriety. In desperation, he decided to ask for help from Hu Peng.
Hu Peng was the only person brought over by Lu Yiwei, which was enough to show his position in his heart. After arriving, he temporarily arranged to stay in a hotel. The pavilion closest to the water enjoys the moonlight first. How could he let go of such a good opportunity? Zhao Xiaojun fawned over him in every possible way. From food, shelter, and clothing, he took care of everything and considered every detail. Hu Peng was unfamiliar with this place and became friends with him after a while.
Hu Peng had followed Lu Yiwei for many years, so he naturally understood his nature and temperament. During this period of time, there were many people who tried to get in touch with him. They treated him to meals, came to give him gifts, invited him for entertainment, and so on. They swarmed to him in an endless stream. He was very clear about the purpose of these people contacting him, and he also understood the principle of being soft-spoken. He decisively rejected them one by one and did not want to cause trouble for the other party. The trust that had been built up over three to four years could not be destroyed in an instant.
It was undeniable that he was indeed a little smug. All of a sudden, there were so many people fawning over him and flattering him. Especially when he saw a bag of money, he could not help but feel his heart palpitate. Fortunately, he was able to withstand the temptation. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to extricate himself from the abyss.
He had just settled in an enterprise under the provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and had not had time to transfer to Long'an County. For the time being, Lu Yiwei let him work in the County party committee. He did not have any specific duties or tasks. Recently, he had been accompanying Cai Runnian and had been staying in the hotel after finishing his work. He did not go to work. After all, he had just arrived, so he wanted to keep a low profile. As a matter of fact, he had a new task. He would accompany Ye Huchen to the provincial capital to make connections, and he would go to Jiangdong the next day.
Zhao Xiaojun hurried back. After entering the room, he cupped his fists and said excitedly, "Brother Hu Peng, thank you."
Hu Peng was confused. "What are you thanking me for?"
"Oh, don't lie to me. Thank you for your help. I will never forget it."
Hu Peng was even more confused. "What help? I don't understand."
Zhao Xiaojun did not beat around the bush and said straightforwardly, "Just now, Secretary Lu talked to me. He might ask me to go to the Education Bureau to be the leader. If it weren't for you talking behind my back, I wouldn't have been able to improve so quickly. "
Hu Peng quickly waved his hand and said, "This has nothing to do with me. You also know that although I am Secretary Lu's man, I can't say anything. Outsiders don't know about it, but you should know."
Zhao Xiaojun was stunned. He scratched his head and said, "Is this a free lunch?"
Hu Peng thought for a moment and said, "Secretary Lu is the most loyal person. He might be satisfied with your performance during this time. Also, the Education Bureau happens to be short of people. What a coincidence."
Zhao Xiaojun still could not believe it. After a long time, he said, "Could it be that Professor Cai spoke for me?"
"I can't rule out that possibility."
Zhao Xiaojun said firmly, "If it's not you, it must be Professor Cai. I must go to the provincial capital to thank him before the new year. "
Hu Peng frowned and said, "Don't act rashly before things are settled. Otherwise, it will backfire."
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