10 am.
Fourth floor, conference room.
A few dozen people from the Investment Promotion Agency had arrived. This is the full lineup. Deputy Bureau Chief Lui Dafa and Deputy Bureau Chief Sun Shuli are seated in the first row opposite the VIP podium, followed by Office Director Luo Haiting, Deputy Office Director Dan Enguo, Beijing Office Director Pu Yang, Shanghai Office Director Guo Junbao, and the rest of the Investment Promotion Agency's overseas office directors. Behind them is Business Section One Chief Lin Pingping, Business Section Two Chief Jiang Hailiang, and the rest of the staff.
Everyone is sitting quietly, waiting for the meeting to start.
Because the two leaders, Lui Dafa and Sun Shuli, did not say a word, the venue was very quiet, and there were very few coughs.
Suddenly, footsteps could be heard outside the door. Dong Xuebing had arrived.
Clap … clap … clap … Luo Haiting started clapping, and the rest of the staff and staff also clapped.
Dong Xuebing smiled and nodded at them as he walked up to the VIP podium. He sat down and waved his hand at everyone.
The applause gradually stopped.
Sun Shuli clapped casually and put down his hands. He is feeling complicated.
Lui Dafa did not even applaud and only gestured with his hands in the air. In his heart, Lui Dafa is feeling depressed. If Dong Xuebing had not interfered, he should be the Chief, and he should be the one holding the meeting. But because of Dong Xuebing, he had become Dong Xuebing's subordinate. Lui Dafa can imagine his life will not be easy after Dong Xuebing takes over. Even the lowest-ranking staff in the Investment Promotion Agency knows about their grudges.
Dong Xuebing is the only one on the VIP podium.
There are a few reserved seats beside him, but they are empty.
This appointment meeting should be attended by the County's Party Committee's Organization Department or the leaders in charge. But Dong Xuebing's appointment was made before Lunar New Year, and it was the holidays. Everyone is busy with the Spring Festival Gala, and today is not his first day in office. Xie Huilan had asked Dong Xuebing for his opinion yesterday, but Dong Xuebing rejected her as it is not necessary.
Dong Xuebing adjusted the microphone and was about to speak.
It was his first time giving a speech as the leader, so his mood was naturally indescribable.
"I would like to thank everyone for your warm welcome. Haha … all of you should know that the higher-ups had appointed me as the Investment Promotion Agency's Party Secretary and Chief. Today is my official appointment. Thank you for your trust in me and the County Government's leaders. I will use today as a new starting point and enter my new role as soon as possible. I will repay all the leaders and colleagues' trust and expectations."
Clap, clap, clap, clap. The applause started again.
After saying what he had to say, Dong Xuebing looked around and continued. "Getting investments is not an easy task. The County needs to develop, increase the income, increase domestic demand, and stimulate the economy. All these are related to our Investment Promotion Agency, and many people are watching us. How many people are counting on us? It's not that I don't want to look down on everyone's achievements. But let's not talk about those Counties and Cities that had done well in attracting investments. Even the few Counties around Yan Tai County can't compare to them! "
It's the end of the year.
It's the start of the year, and it's natural to report the bad news. Furthermore, Dong Xuebing had just been appointed, and he had changed his predecessor's way of doing things. This is also a way to establish his authority and change.
Everyone in the audience was whispering to each other. Dong Xuebing was comparing other Counties' investments to them, and no one was happy about it. Indeed, Yan Tai County's performance in attracting investments is not good, and this had not changed for many years.
Dong Xuebing continued. "I don't have any ulterior motives for saying all these. I just want everyone to be more worried. Why can other Counties attract investments of more than a few billion, and we only have one or two hundred million? Why are foreign investors and big investors investing in Ren Jia County, and our County only has so few? Why? I don't know! Everyone is carrying a heavy burden on their shoulders! Why can't we do the same? " Dong Xuebing shouted. "It's because of the geographical environment and resources. I don't want to look at these objective factors. I only know one thing. Since other Counties can attract investments of more than a billion, we can also attract investments! Since other Counties can attract foreign investors to invest in our County! We can also do the same! I don't believe our Yan Tai County is worse than other Counties! I don't believe our Investment Promotion Agency is worse than other Counties! "
Service Section One's Chief Lin Pingping was the first to clap. Dong Xuebing's words are to her liking, and she can feel her blood boiling.
The applause was much more enthusiastic than before.
Dong Xuebing's words are rude and unreasonable, but many people were excited when they heard it.
Luo Haiting is also clapping hard. She thought to herself that Chief Dong is from the Public Security Bureau. He can easily say such things to boost the morale of the staff.
Lui Dafa snorted. Who doesn't know how to make empty promises? You are the only one? Getting more than a billion investments? It's considered good if you can maintain last year's 200 million! You don't know what is going on, and you dare to say such things?
Deputy Bureau Chief Sun Shuli is also not interested.
After a while, the meeting ended.
Everyone stood up and left.
Dong Xuebing noticed Lui Dafa and Sun Shuli are not on good terms. They did not speak to each other during the meeting and did not even exchange looks. After leaving their seats, Lui Dafa and Deputy Office Director Dan Enguo walked over to each other and whispered to each other. Sun Shuli is about to leave alone. Service Section One's Chief Lin Pingping and Section Two's Chief Jiang Hailiang, whom Dong Xuebing had never met before, laughed and chatted with each other. After that, they left the meeting room with their men. The rest of the Investment Promotion Agency Directors are not working in Yan Tai County, and Dong Xuebing does not have time to pay attention to them.
"Ok." Dong Xuebing cleared his throat and said. "Leave the staff here for a meeting."
The staff who were about to leave the meeting room stopped and looked at Dong Xuebing suspiciously. The staff left the meeting room, and Sun Shuli, Lui Dafa, and the rest stayed behind.
Dong Xuebing had just been appointed, and he is having a meeting? What is he trying to do?
Luo Haiting walked over and asked. "Chief Dong, what documents do you need? Shall we go to the smaller meeting room? "
"No need." Dong Xuebing smiled and shook his head. "We will not change the meeting room. It will be here."
Everyone looked at Dong Xuebing and returned to their seats.
Because the chairs are close to each other, and the corridor is narrow, Luo Haiting accidentally bumped into Lui Dafa's arm. Lui Dafa frowned and looked at Luo Haiting's back without saying a word. Dong Xuebing noticed this and realized why Luo Haiting was so close to him the first time they met. She and Lui Dafa are not on good terms. Dong Xuebing can tell with one look.
Lui Dafa was in charge of finance, publicity, archives, etc. To put it bluntly, he was in charge of the office and was Luo Haiting's supervisor. But Lui Dafa seemed to be very close to Dan Enguo, the Deputy Director of the office, and directly skipped Luo Haiting. It seemed that Lui Dafa was unhappy with Luo Haiting. If Lui Dafa really became the Bureau Chief, Luo Haiting's position would be unstable.
Dong Xuebing can't tell for sure now, and he is only guessing. He can only know the relationships between the leaders and factions after the meeting starts.
The staff sat down, and the meeting started.
Dong Xuebing was still sitting on the rostrum, looking down at them. He laughed. "Why is it so awkward for me to sit in this position? Haha, why don't we go to the smaller meeting room? " It was a big round table, and everyone sat around it. Usually, the Bureau Chief's office meetings were held there, and there was a free discussion atmosphere. But now, there was a podium facing dozens of chairs, and the atmosphere was no longer like a discussion. Instead, it felt like the Chief was giving orders to his subordinates.
The staff laughed and said it's fine when Dong Xuebing asked.
This is what Dong Xuebing wants. He wants to consolidate the internal departments in the shortest time and establish his authority. This is the right environment and atmosphere to give the staff a sense of pressure. Dong Xuebing moved the microphone to the side. "We are all sitting close to each other, and I don't need a microphone. This meeting is to get to know everyone and listen to the departments' situation. I am new here, and I need to know more." Dong Xuebing turned to Sun Shuli. "Old Sun, you don't need a microphone. I had spoken to my office earlier. Haha."
Other than Dong Xuebing, Sun Shuli and Lui Dafa are the highest-ranking leaders here. Since Dong Xuebing skipped Sun Shuli, it's Lui Dafa's turn to introduce everyone.
Lui Dafa hated Dong Xuebing, but Dong Xuebing is the top leader, and he can't go against Dong Xuebing. He took a sip of tea and said. "I will take charge …"
But Dong Xuebing interrupted him. "Director Luo, why don't you go first?"
Before Lui Dafa could finish his sentence, Lui Dafa's face changed. He swallowed back the words he was about to say.
Lin Pingping blinked and looked at Lui Dafa.
Jiang Hailiang and Dan Enguo looked at Luo Haiting.
Let me go first? Luo Haiting paused for a second. She should be reporting after Lui Dafa, and Dong Xuebing's words made everyone ponder for a while. They were trying to figure out what Lui Dafa meant.
Luo Haiting doesn't dare to delay and quickly said. "There are 13 people in this office, and their main duties are … to assist the leaders in managing the agency. They are in charge of documents, meetings, confidential documents, files, vehicles, etc. They are also in charge of the agency's management system. They are also in charge of the agency's personnel, finance, and logistics management. They are also in charge of the agency's Party building, discipline, and supervision. They are also in charge of the NPC's and CPPCC's proposals. They are also in charge of the 'Investment Promotion Bulletin'."
Many staff looked at Luo Haiting and thought to themselves. You can really memorize everything.
Dong Xuebing nodded. This office has integrated many departments and has a lot of authority. But he also knows that although this office is in charge of discipline, supervision, personnel, finance, statistics, etc., there are only a few people in the Agency. These responsibilities do not have as much authority as they think, and the responsibilities are too scattered. Instead of saying this is the office's responsibility, it is more accurate to say the office is only in charge of reporting to the leaders.
"There are so many responsibilities, and the burden of the office is too heavy." Dong Xuebing said.
Luo Haiting doesn't know what to say. She felt Chief Dong is hinting at something.
Before she could say anything, Dong Xuebing said something that stunned everyone. "Director Luo, the office is very important, and you must not let your guard down. How about this? In the future, you will report to me directly about your work in the office!"
The huge conference room suddenly fell silent.
From time to time, everyone can hear someone taking in a deep breath.
Luo Haiting paused for a second and quickly replied. "Yes."
Everyone knows Lui Dafa is the one in charge of the Agency's Office. He has more than half of the authority in the Agency, and Chief Dong can remove his authority with just one sentence? Let Luo Haiting report to Chief Dong directly? This is equivalent to making Lui Dafa a mere figurehead!
Lui Dafa also did not expect Dong Xuebing to do something like this when he was appointed. His face changed, and he was furious.
After the rest of the staff finished introducing their departments, Dong Xuebing said. "Dismissed."
This entire meeting is to make an example out of Lui Dafa! This is Chief Dong's first move!
The conflict between Lui Dafa and Dong Xuebing is not a secret.
Before Lunar New Year, Chief Lui's wife, Li Hong, had disfigured Chief Dong's helper. She is no longer scratching Chief Dong's helper's face, but Dong Xuebing's face. No one believes Chief Dong will let this matter go after he is appointed.
But no one expected this to happen so fast!
Dong Xuebing had just finished his inauguration speech, and he stabs Lui Dafa in the back!
But it's still Lunar New Year, and he is not giving Lui Dafa any face?!
Everyone became quiet.
Luo Haiting's heart skipped a beat. She realized this new Chief is not as friendly as he looks. This kind of swift and forceful method was not something an ordinary leader could do! Other than 'ruthless,' there is no better way to describe him!
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