Ever since he came to Long 'an, Lu Yiwei had been observing Shen Chenwei. This person was cautious and shrewd, able to conceal himself well. He did not ask about right or wrong, did not participate in the struggle, and was responsible for defending the land. As the head of the organization, he should be cautious and strictly abide by the organization's discipline. He had done organizational work before, but he was not as timid and strict as Shen Chenwei. To put it bluntly, he did not dare to take responsibility, and would rather not do it than cause trouble.
"Minister Shen, you've been in Long 'an for seven years. Not only are the local officials in Long' an moving slowly, but also the leaders sent here. Have you looked for the reason?"
Towards Lu Yiwei, who was younger than him, he snorted disdainfully, "Are you asking me, Secretary Lu?"
"Yes, and no. As far as I know, including Secretary Sun Gensheng, they have been here for more than five years. Logically speaking, they should have been promoted or exchanged, but I don't know what happened in Long 'an. It's not that it's good to move frequently, but at least they should be motivated. "
Perhaps he had poked at his sore spot, Shen Chenwei sighed, "Secretary Lu, you're new here, so you might not understand the situation in Nanzhou. Long 'an is a fourth-class county, the most underdeveloped area. Since ancient times, there has never been a high-ranking official in Long 'an. The highest position was the deputy director of the Municipal People's Congress, or the secretary of the County party committee. Other than that, it's already good enough to be the head of a city unit, let alone others. Every time the city adjusts cadres, they never consider Long 'an. It's like they're wearing colored glasses. Can you blame us for not moving? "
Lu Yiwei replied, "This is hard to believe. As an elder, I should respect you, but there are some things that must be said. There's no leader who doesn't like people with achievements. In the end, it's because we haven't done well enough. "
Shen Chenwei tilted his head without saying anything, his thoughts unknown.
Lu Yiwei paused, "Minister Shen, I'm not targeting you, I'm just stating the facts. I know you wanted to transfer for a long time, but you couldn't do it for various reasons. I guarantee you that you will be transferred before the second half of the year. If there is a chance, try to promote you as much as possible. "
Shen Chenwei suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with distrust and expectation.
"You don't believe me?"
"No, no, no, I didn't mean that. It's just that …"
Lu Yiwei said firmly, "I mean what I say. That's all I have to say. You can think about the rest yourself. Alright, you can go first. "
He sat on the leather chair for the whole afternoon, and didn't even have time to use the toilet. He stood up and stretched his body. His back was sore and his neck was tired. It seemed that time was indeed merciless. He was only in his thirties, but his body's various functions had already turned yellow. Fortunately, he was the kind of person who didn't get fat from eating too much. He didn't have high blood pressure, high blood fat, or any other rich diseases. Other than the intermittent gastric attacks, everything was fine.
The room was heated and sealed, so it was as hot as the early summer. He opened the window to let in some air, and a wisp of earthy spring breeze blew in. It didn't have the bone-chilling northwest wind of winter, but it added a gentle warmth like that of a young girl. Spring was coming.
Xu Changyuan knocked on the door and whispered, "Secretary Lu, it's time for dinner."
"Oh, time flies. It feels like we just had lunch. What's for dinner?"
"I cooked some sweet potato millet porridge and made a few potstickers."
Since the last time, the restaurant had cooked millet porridge for him almost every day, and occasionally made some bone soup. Not to mention, after drinking the millet porridge, his stomach didn't feel as sore as before. It seemed that his stomach had to be nurtured slowly.
"Let's go!"
Xu Changyuan hurriedly took off his clothes and put them on his shoulders. He picked up the phone and cigarettes on the table, as well as the notebook and a glass of water, and followed him downstairs.
After a period of observation, Lu Yiwei was quite satisfied with Xu Changyuan. He had rules, awareness, and had a good grasp of certain things. It meant that he didn't make a mistake in his judgment. The two chatted as they walked. "Changyuan, you're older than me. How does it feel to serve me every day?"
Xu Changyuan knew his temperament, and he didn't like to flatter him. He boldly said, "Secretary Lu, to correct you, it's not serve, it's service. I think everyone has their own division of labor. You're the secretary of the County party committee, and I'm the director of the committee office. It's my honor to serve you. Really, these are my heartfelt words. "
Lu Yiwei tilted his head and looked at him. He smiled and nodded. "You're right. There's no distinction between people, it's just a different division of labor. But some people just can't see through this. They always feel that I'm uncomfortable sitting in this position, and I'm even more arrogant and condescending. Actually, such people are easy to deal with because they show their emotions on their faces and actions. They can't keep their cool. On the other hand, those who are calm and collected are the scariest. What do you think? "
Xu Changyuan knew who he was referring to. He nodded. "Maybe. I may be older than you, but my experience and vision are too far apart. Long 'an is a small place, and there are always people who want to dominate Long' an. They think they have high prestige, but that's not the case. The undercurrent has been surging for a long time, but no one dares to add fuel to the fire. As long as there's an opening, it'll be like a breached sea. Even the Three Gorges Dam may not be able to stop the torrent of time. "
Lu Yiwei stopped and frowned. "Then where do you think there should be an opening?"
"This … I dare not express my opinion so easily. It'll disrupt your rhythm."
"That won't happen. You just said that you should be a good adviser. "
Xu Changyuan mustered his courage. "I think you're standing in the light. As long as it's in line with the truth and the will of the people, no one will dare to say anything. But I hope you'll be on your guard. The previous secretary is a bloody example. "
Lu Yiwei did not respond and continued walking. After a long time, he said, "What do you think the outcome of tonight's Standing Committee meeting will be?"
Xu Changyuan shook his head. "I really can't say for sure. From the current situation, I think it's not good for you. In the past, the Standing Committee was either a retreat or a central task. They'll be extra careful when it comes to the next step of the plan. "
"Hmph! I don't think so. Just as you said, the undercurrent is surging. How many of the Standing Committee members are sincere in supporting Liu Zhankui? They're either reaping the benefits or have something on them. I'll get rid of them one by one. Don't occupy the latrine without taking a shit. "
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