"Hmm." Luo Zhongyuan nodded and said after a while, "That's a good idea. I appreciate it. If I were to transfer you to the province, would you be willing to come? "
Zhang Zhiyuan was confused and scratched his head, not knowing how to answer.
Luo Zhongyuan continued, "Then I'll put it more bluntly. The Provincial Party Committee intends to set up a leading group for state-owned enterprise reform and development. The Provincial Party Committee's Secretary Huang will be the leader and I'll be the office director. We're currently looking for candidates to join the team. Your performance has proven that you're qualified for this job. Today, I've brought Minister Qin with me. As long as you're willing, you can leave immediately. In addition, your relevant procedures will be handled soon. "
Zhang Zhiyuan was even more confused. He never thought that there would be such a big gift waiting for him. He was overwhelmed by the favor. Zhang Zhiyuan naturally knew what it meant to have a leading group led by the Provincial Party Committee's Secretary. To be able to join this team, only those with excellent skills or a powerful background would be able to enter Huang Jiyang's vision. After working hard for a few years with the Provincial Party Committee's Secretary, not to mention his rapid progress, his treatment would naturally be different when he was demoted in the future. Anyone in front of such a huge temptation would be excited for a long time, praying and thanking God that their luck would turn for the better soon. That included Zhang Zhiyuan. He was also tempted, more than anyone else.
Zhang Zhiyuan rubbed his hands back and forth on his trousers. He was so nervous that he was sweating profusely. His brain was working quickly, weighing the pros and cons. That was because there were two voices in his head telling him which path he should choose.
"How about it? Think about it. " Luo Zhongyuan crossed his legs and said, "You don't have to answer me for now. How about this, contact Minister Qin directly tomorrow and tell him? As for the procedures, you don't have to worry about it. Someone will handle it for you, okay? " Luo Zhongyuan was full of confidence. He thought that Zhang Zhiyuan would definitely choose this path, but he was wrong!
"There's no need to think about it. I can answer you now!" Zhang Zhiyuan gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Luo, Minister Qin, first of all, I'm very grateful to you for providing me with such a good opportunity. If I were five years younger, or before I came to Nanyang, I would have agreed to follow you without hesitation. However, it was different now. I had more responsibilities on my shoulders. There were many pairs of eyes filled with anticipation, and there were many cries of desire to get rich. I couldn't abandon them, and I definitely wouldn't abandon them. Nanyang has just started to improve, and I can't leave a mess and be cursed for the sake of the future. I want to see the day when Nanyang truly rises. "
After listening to Zhang Zhiyuan's statement, Luo Zhongyuan was very surprised. He admired Zhang Zhiyuan's decision from the bottom of his heart. However, he still wanted to know the exact answer, so he asked, "So you want to stay in Nanyang County?"
"Yes!" Zhang Zhiyuan said firmly, "I want to stay."
"Oh, I understand now." Luo Zhongyuan was more or less disappointed. After all, Zhang Zhiyuan was a rare talent, and it would be a waste of his talent to stay in the grassroots. However, he respected anyone's choice, so he said, "Regardless of whether you stay in Nanyang County or follow me back to the provincial capital, this is an opportunity that can only be chanced upon. If you miss this opportunity, you might not be so lucky anymore. I still have to remind you that you have to think about it seriously. I'll give you another chance. "
"I've thought about it!" Zhang Zhiyuan said decisively, "I have no regrets about staying in Nanyang County."
"Alright!" Luo Zhongyuan stood up and said, "I respect your choice. Comrade Zhiyuan, since you want to stay, don't let down Secretary Huang and the people's expectations. Do one or two outstanding things, and you'll still be able to walk out of this small valley and achieve your career. Remember, no matter how muddy the road ahead is, you have to persevere, understand? "
Zhang Zhiyuan nodded his head.
"Then, what requirements do you have for the organization? Feel free to mention it, and I'll report it to Secretary Huang. "Luo Zhongyuan continued.
"No requirements."
"No requirements?"
"Yes, I really don't."
"Oh, that's fine!" Luo Zhongyuan ended the conversation.
At this time, the secretary general of the Municipal Party Committee, Li Qinkui, knocked on the door and entered. He bowed and said, "Standing Committee Luo, Minister Qin, lunch is ready. You can serve it now."
"Yes, I understand." Luo Zhongyuan replied coldly. After Qin Xiuwen left, Luo Zhongyuan pulled Zhang Zhiyuan back and whispered, "I already know about your situation. Tan Lao has also told me about it. No matter what, you've made a brilliant move. Secretary Huang has his eyes on you. Now, all you need to do is wait. Do you understand?"
At the mention of Tan Lao, Zhang Zhiyuan's eyes lit up. He was not excited to see one of his own. Instead, he was calm. Luo Zhongyuan understood what Zhang Zhiyuan was trying to express, so he nodded his head slightly in response.
After lunch, a report meeting was held immediately after. Luo Zhongyuan did not let Zhang Zhiyuan's appearance disrupt his train of thought. He insisted that Su Qiming take a seat and report on his work. After a series of reports, Su Qiming was sweating profusely.
After the report, Luo Zhongyuan and his team left in their cars. The people who had been nervous the whole day heaved a sigh of relief. Zhang Zhiyuan did not stay in Nanyang County. He went straight back to Bei Zhou City. Zhang Zhiyuan's appearance made some people anxious. Until the very last moment, no one dared to make wild guesses or act rashly. However, everyone had a voice in their hearts. Zhang Zhiyuan might make a comeback.
Zhang Zhiyuan did not know how many times he called Lu Yiwei, but his phone was always switched off. In the end, he called his wife, Xie Yufen. After learning that they were in Nanyang County, he asked his driver, Xiao Guo, to take them back to Nanyang County.
For the whole day, Lu Yiwei had nothing to do. He lay on the sofa at home, smoking, drinking tea, and watching TV. He really wanted to know the results of today's research. However, he did not know who to ask. He suppressed his curiosity and waited for the Nanyang News at night. At this time, someone knocked on the door. Lu Yiwei reluctantly got up, put on his slippers, and walked out. When he opened the door, he was dumbfounded. He could not believe that the person standing in front of him was Zhang Zhiyuan, whom he had been yearning for day and night.
"County Zhang, you?" Lu Yiwei said in a panic.
Zhang Zhiyuan was calm. He smiled and said, "Why? You don't want me to come out? "
"No, no, no! I definitely didn't mean that. "Lu Yiwei waved his hands. Before he could explain, Zhang Zhiyuan came up and gave him a deep hug. With tears in his eyes, he said, "Thank you, thank you …"
"County Zhang …" When Lu Yiwei heard Zhang Zhiyuan's sobs, he felt bad.
After a while, Zhang Zhiyuan wiped his tears and said, "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. This is the third time I've cried today. In the past, I was very stubborn and never knew the taste of tears. But today, I finally tasted it. It's brotherly love. Yiwei, you've taught me a lesson with your actions. You've let me know what it means to share weal and woe together, and what it means to never leave or abandon each other. "
Zhang Zhiyuan rarely expressed his feelings in front of others. This should be the first time. And Lu Yiwei also won Zhang Zhiyuan's absolute trust with his sincere heart. They became a pair of good brothers and partners on the road of reform in Nanyang.
In the evening, Lu Yiwei took Zhang Zhiyuan to the Peach Blossom Village. Seeing his daughter Chuchu, Zhang Zhiyuan was moved to tears again. After being imprisoned for dozens of days, Zhang Zhiyuan became more mature. On the contrary, his temperament became weak, showing the other side of a successful man.
Xie Yufen and Chuchu kept praising Lu Yiwei and his family. Zhang Zhiyuan didn't know how to thank them. He just kept saying thank you, tightly linking the fate of the two families together.
Under Lu Yiwei's insistence and his family's urging, Zhang Zhiyuan decided to stay in the Peach Blossom Village for the night. This made Lu Weiguo and his wife very happy, and they quickly took care of everything. They thought that it was a great honor for the county magistrate to eat at their home.
The dishes were exceptionally sumptuous, and most of them were mountain products that were rarely seen, which made Zhang Zhiyuan's family's appetite whet. They swept the dishes clean like a whirlwind, constantly praising the good taste and the good craftsmanship, which made the old couple's eyebrows raised in joy and unable to close their mouths.
Lu Weiguo used to be the chef of the state-run cafeteria. He was good at cooking, but after he got sick, he was no longer a chef. Today, in order to entertain Zhang Zhiyuan and his family, he was in a good mood and carefully prepared a sumptuous dinner. Lu Yiwei's cooking skills were passed down from his father. He didn't expect that his cooking skills would become a stepping stone to Tan Lao's trust.
After dinner, Lu Yiwei accompanied Zhang Zhiyuan to take a walk by the river. During the day, it was still raining, but now the sky was full of stars. After dinner, they went to the river to look up at the stars, breathe in the fresh air, and listen to the murmur of the stream. It was also a kind of happiness. Zhang Zhiyuan sighed with emotion. "This is really a good place. If I can plant a piece of land here after I retire, raise a herd of cattle and sheep, and live a comfortable life where I work at sunrise and rest at sunset, I will have no regrets in this life!"
Lu Yiwei smiled, "County Zhang, why wait until you retire? You can come now." As he spoke, he took out a cigarette and passed it to Zhang Zhiyuan.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Zhiyuan stretched out his hand to stop it. He shook his head and said, "During this period, I suddenly felt chest tightness and coughing with a lot of phlegm. I thought it might be caused by smoking, so I might as well quit."
"Quit?" Lu Yiwei didn't believe it and asked for another subscription, "Really?"
"Of course!" Zhang Zhiyuan turned his head and said, "I have quit for more than 10 days, and I don't plan to smoke anymore. Smoking is harmful, so you might as well lend it to me. "
Lu Yiwei said as he lit the cigarette, "Smoking is my good friend. When I was the most lonely, it was always by my side. It's a little difficult for me to abandon it. Hehe, I don't have this plan for now. Maybe in the future. "
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