The most 'high-end' conversation in Long 'an ended with a series of vibrations. Liu Zhankui picked up the phone and muttered a few words. After hanging up, he stood up and said, "Let's call it a day. We'll talk about the details tomorrow." After that, he swaggered out of the room. Outside the door, a smug look appeared on his face. In his opinion, Lu Yiwei was also testing his bottom line.
After Liu Zhankui left, he was the only one left in the spacious conference room. It was like a stage with tens of thousands of people watching. It was bustling just a moment ago, but when the lights went out and the curtains were put away, the music was over, and the crowd dispersed. Lu Yiwei was still sitting there, staring blankly at the chairs that were scattered all over the place. His mind was a mess, and he could not find any clues.
The Shu Road was difficult, and it was more difficult than ascending to heaven. To conquer nature, which could not speak or think, one only needed to master the laws of nature and learn how to use tools. Humans had their own thoughts, and the complex changes in mentality were unpredictable and even exhausting.
The relationship in Long 'an had not been sorted out yet, and the war in River East was already burning. Whether Guo Jinzhu could survive this ordeal, Lu Yiwei was not optimistic. He was afraid that Guo Jinzhu would spend the rest of his life in prison. Political battles were often cruel, and it was either you die or I die. With Guo Jinzhu's character, he must have offended many people. As for who was behind this, it was impossible to guess at the moment.
There were two possibilities. Either he was exposed during his tenure in Bei Zhou City, or he was involved in a project in the high-tech zone. As for the woman, it was just an excuse.
Jiang Zhentao and Xu Changyuan were standing behind him. Lu Yiwei turned around and said, "Why are you two still here?"
The two looked at each other, and Jiang Zhentao said with a surprised expression, "Secretary Lu, my speech tonight …"
Lu Yiwei immediately reached out and interrupted him. He stood up and said, "You spoke very well. Let's not talk about the past. Let's go back."
They took the elevator downstairs, and the cold wind blew through their thin clothes. Lu Yiwei couldn't help but shiver. Xu Changyuan hurriedly draped the military coat over him. When a person was feeling down, a small action could easily warm their heart. At the very least, it meant that Xu Changyuan had not misjudged him. He said, "Chief Jiang, it's getting late. You should go back."
Jiang Zhentao wanted to say something but hesitated. He could only say, "Alright then, you should go back and rest early."
Jiang Zhentao left in the car, and Lu Yiwei and Xu Changyuan walked along the snowy road to the family quarters. "Changyuan, what do you think County Head Liu is doing now?"
Faced with such a tricky question, Xu Changyuan did not have much time to think about how to answer. However, he could accurately determine that since the other party had asked him this question, he should have treated him as one of his own. He took a risk and said, "Secretary Lu, I'm guessing that he should be with County Head Deng and Zhou Fanlin in Wang Zhi's family."
"Oh, then what are they doing?"
"This …"
Lu Yiwei didn't make things difficult for him and asked, "Do they hang out often?"
"Yes, we often play mahjong together. Sometimes in Wang Zhi's family, they go to the Fushan Mountains in the summer. "
Lu Yiwei stopped walking and tilted his head. "What about Jiang Zhentao?"
Xu Changyuan hurriedly avoided eye contact and said after a long time, "They often hang out, but they seem to be going less often recently."
"What about tonight?"
"This … I'm not sure."
Lu Yiwei thought for a moment and said, "Go and take a look now."
Xu Changyuan understood and turned to leave.
When he returned to the family quarters, Ma Xiaochen, the Director of the Government Affairs Bureau, stood at the door waiting. When she saw him, she immediately went up to him and said carefully, "Secretary Lu, I asked the restaurant to make you some supper, millet braised rice."
During the meeting, he was so hungry that he broke out in a cold sweat. After that, he didn't feel hungry anymore. However, when he heard about millet braised rice, his appetite was aroused. When he entered the restaurant, Ma Xiaochen personally served the dishes and prepared all kinds of rich dinner. She stood at the side and said with a smile, "I've already instructed the kitchen. They know that your stomach isn't good, so they'll make some soft and light food in the future."
There were not many people who knew about his stomach problems. The fact that Ma Xiaochen could find out these details showed that he had put in a lot of effort. Lu Yiwei took a bite and nodded. "It's not bad."
Ma Xiaochen relaxed and said, "Thank you for your affirmation. It's my fault for not doing a good job before. Please forgive me."
Lu Yiwei did not respond. He pointed to a chair and said, "Sit. Why are you standing?"
Ma Xiaochen sat down nervously. She only sat half way and straightened her back as if she was listening to a report. It was not that she was afraid of the person in front of her, but she was more in awe of the power in his hands. The pavilion closest to the water enjoys moonlight first. She could be active beside the leader. As long as she served him well, she might have a better future.
As they chatted, Lu Yiwei took the initiative to ask, "How old are you this year? Which department did you work at?"
Hearing this, Ma Xiaochen was overjoyed. She quickly said, "Reporting to Secretary Lu. I'm 44 years old this year. I graduated from Nanzhou Teachers' College and started working in 1982. I was originally at the Grain Bureau and was later transferred to the Production Information Company. After that, I was transferred to the government office and served as a hotel manager. Finally, I was transferred to the Government Office."
"Oh, what did you major in Teachers' College?"
"History."
"You never taught before?"
"I was originally assigned to Jinmen Town Primary School. After teaching for less than a month, I was transferred to the Grain Bureau. After that, I followed the procedures."
Lu Yiwei said thoughtfully, "I noticed a problem. Long'an County officials at all levels are more or less related to teachers. This phenomenon seems to be more common."
Ma Xiaochen nodded and said, "Indeed. Because of the distribution system, the good students went to technical secondary schools. Those like us who are not good at studying went to high school and then took the university entrance exam. Most of those who passed the exam left, and we were the directional normal students. After graduation, we could only return to Long'an. According to incomplete statistics, there were more than 400 people who returned in the past few years, and nearly half of them were seconded to various departments through various connections. Deputy Director Xu Changyuan is also in a similar situation. "
As Lu Yiwei listened, he took note of this in his heart and asked, "How many people are in this batch, and how many of you are currently in leadership positions?"
"There are more than 50 people in this batch. Most of them are still fighting on the frontlines of education. More than 10 of them have left. Currently, the best one is Ren Yufei, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee. Du Jinquan, the Deputy Director of the Municipal Agriculture Committee. "
"Oh, you are also doing well."
Ma Xiaochen hurriedly said, "Compared to Ren Yufei, Du Jinquan is nothing. But in Long'an County, he is not bad. After all, it is not easy to become a section chief in a county. The possibility of further advancement is very small. "
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