Chapter Thirty-Three You Go First

  Ouyang Xinghua finally ended his evening social engagement and returned home after eleven o'clock. What surprised him was that the living room lights were still on, and his beloved daughter Ouyang Qian was sitting on the sofa in a daze. Seeing him return, she suddenly stood up and said breathlessly: "Dad, help me get Chen Jun transferred away."

  "What's up? Chen Jun? Which Chen Jun?" Ouyang Xinghua asked inexplicably.

  "Ouyang Qian said with a burst of energy: 'Hmph, it's Wang Mei Juan, the secretary of the mayor in the municipal government. Quickly transfer her away, get her out of our Hanjiang City, the farther the better!'"

  "What nonsense! Can I control Secretary Wang's secretary? And how did he offend you?" Ouyang Xinghua said with a stern face.

  Ouyang Qian pursed her lips and didn't speak, with a look of being deeply wronged, staring straight at her father.

  After a long time, after all, she was his treasured daughter. He hadn't seen her so wronged in a long time. Ouyang Xinghua softened and spoke first, calming down: "If you want me to help you, tell me the whole story clearly. If you don't tell me the truth, how can I help you?"

  Unexpectedly, Ouyang Qian stomped her foot and said angrily: "Don't help me, I don't believe that I, Ouyang Qian, can't handle it myself! What's wrong with me compared to her?!"

  The day after watching the opera, Liu Sanyuan and Yao Yuen were summoned by Secretary Zhang in the afternoon when they had nothing to do. They came to the secretary's office, where he looked flushed with excitement, waving his hand high and saying loudly: "Today, our city government inspection room has gained face! At the municipal party committee meeting, Mayor Chen praised us by name, and Secretary Hu also agreed. I'm proud!"

  Yao Yuan and Liu Siyuan exchanged a glance, not quite understanding what the Supervision Room had done to make the first and second most important people in Hanjiang City attach such importance to it.

  The Secretary-General saw the two men puzzled, took a sip of tea, and slowly explained: "A few days ago, the State Council entrusted the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development to form a joint investigation team to investigate the problem of idle land nationwide. Our Hanjiang City was named and praised. Therefore, Mayor Chen pointed out at the Standing Committee meeting that the achievement of this achievement is inseparable from the supervision work of our Municipal Supervision Office in Beihong District. Especially, both Secretary Hu and Mayor Chen mentioned me and Little Liu by name. Secretary Hu made a statement on the spot, saying that Comrade Siyuan is a model for young cadres throughout the city, and expressed great affirmation of our Supervision Office's bold use of young people and the series of achievements we have achieved."

  It turned out to be this matter, Liu Siyuan was suddenly shocked, and that notebook had guessed it correctly again. It had predicted this secret visit a long time ago! Too amazing! Moreover, Fang Xinyi's accurate judgment of the overall situation is also shocking, knowing that she didn't have any cheating tools at all, relying solely on her own reasoning.

  At this time, Yao Yuan said: "Indeed, this matter was achieved by Xiao Liu's down-to-earth efforts, fearless of difficulties, and persistent hard work. As the director of the inspection office, I feel extremely proud and relieved. We must also thank the secretary-general for his keen eye in recognizing talent and cultivating a great general for our inspection office!"

  Zhang Zhengdong burst out laughing and said, "Director Yao, your achievements are well-known to the municipal leaders. From now on, you should let go of your worries and do a good job in supervision work. The results of your work are also well-noted by the leaders."

  This news spread like wildfire in the municipal government office, and by the time the two men came out of the secretary-general's office, almost the entire city hall knew about it. Zhang Jinsong, who had always been optimistic, patted his shoulder and said several times that the young man had a great future ahead of him.

  Deputy Director Liu Jianguo had some ideas about him, but after Zhang Jinsong firmly grasped the first department, his mind was already focused on the second department. Liu Siyuan, a deputy department-level cadre, sat in a position equivalent to that of a department head, presiding over daily work, which was already somewhat awkward. He had been planning to find some excuses to deal with him and seize more power, but after learning about this matter, he immediately put that plan on hold. Should he go and fight for power with someone who had just been praised by the municipal party secretary and mayor? He thought it would be better to weigh his options carefully before acting.

  Liu Siyuan's mood, which had been somewhat inflated after his conversation with Fang Xinyu, was immediately deflated when the latter warned him not to become complacent. Although Liu had made a good impression in front of the municipal party secretary and mayor, and no one would dare to openly criticize him, this did not mean that there were no hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. Now that Liu was sitting on the "volcano's mouth", being highly praised by his leaders was a double-edged sword - while it might bring benefits for future promotions, it also meant that he would be under constant scrutiny from others. In the bureaucratic world, there were many people who were jealous of others' success and had dark psychological tendencies, and some might even try to sabotage him without any reason. If you think you're so great, let's see you take a few falls and get your nose bloodied - that'll teach you to be humble.

  But perhaps feeling a bit uneasy, Fang Xinyu added that on the other hand, this is also the time when people's hearts are most revealed. Those who come over to flatter him in high spirits at this time, nine out of ten have ulterior motives, only those who remind him at this time truly care about him.

  Liu Siyuan thought back carefully, and indeed, there were people like that, such as Director Yao Yuan. She spoke in a subtle way, but the general idea was that one had to take things one step at a time, and each step had to be solid before proceeding.

  After finishing the phone call with Fang Xinyu, Liu Siyuan decided to slip out and avoid trouble that afternoon. He happened to receive a call from Hu Tianfang as soon as he walked out of the city government gate, asking him to meet at the Golden Swan Nightclub that night.

  Hudagongzi invited him and he didn't dare decline, so he went home to sleep first, and then went to the appointment after refreshing himself.

  Hu Tianfang was still in the same room as last time's Golden Goose Nightclub, estimated that this room is his exclusive use. In addition to Hu Dabao wearing a black shirt, there was also a fat young man with small eyes and a wandering gaze, giving people an uncomfortable feeling. After introduction, it turned out to be Zheng Gongcheng, the son of the Secretary of the Municipal Law Committee, named Zheng Gaofeng.

  Hu Tianfang still had an open and forthright expression, sitting confidently on the large sofa in the center of the room with his legs crossed, saying: "I owe you a favor here, what do you want? Just ask directly, I'll definitely satisfy whatever can be done."

  Liu Siyuan was stunned by what he said, and after a while, he said: "General Hu, are you referring to that piece of land?"

  Hu Tianfang smiled and said, "That's right, fortunately I transferred the land in time. NND, don't laugh at me, I really got a cold sweat, if it was discovered by the central department, it would be big trouble. In any case, you saved me a lot of trouble, I'm a fair person, make your request." Hu Tianfang leaned back comfortably on the sofa, looking at him with deep meaning.

  "Hu, I really don't have any requests for now. If I think of something later, I'll let you know." Liu Siyuan thought for a moment and shrugged with a smile.

  "What's the point of keeping it, how about I think of one for you and solve the problem?" Hu Tianfang suddenly put down his wine glass and asked with narrowed eyes.

  Liu Siyuan only felt that the chrysanthemum was tight, and the temptation of a regular post was not small. In the officialdom, every promotion is like thousands of troops and horses squeezing through a single-plank bridge, and every road leading to the top is a narrow path full of thorns. Sometimes, it's just one step away, but it's as impossible to cross as a sky-high moat. The city government has many living examples, people in their 40s and 50s are still stuck at the deputy level, or even ordinary clerks, working in the organization for decades can't get past the hurdle from deputy to regular post. Indeed, some people have problems with ability or character, but more often it's a lack of opportunity. The quota is just so limited, too many monks and not enough porridge.

  Liu Siyuan took a deep breath, pulled out his notebook and consulted it.

  "The answer is 'unacceptable'." The notebook gave out the answer in a bold blue font without hesitation.

  "Director Hu, thank you for your kind intentions, but I've only been working for a little over a year and was just promoted to deputy department head two months ago, which is already an exception. To be promoted to department head again would be somewhat inappropriate, especially since it wouldn't be accepted by everyone." Liu Siyuan said this with a calm expression on the surface, but his heart was bleeding with anxiety, how hateful, the department head position that was within his grasp was about to slip away.

  "Oh?" Hu Tianfang finally showed a hint of surprise, he had seen many officials before, but it was rare to see someone who could resist this temptation.

  Liu Siyuan continued to speak, "Also, let me say something else, Director Hu. Actually, you don't need to remember my favor, first and foremost the final decision was made by yourself, being able to make a decisive decision in chaos is your own ability, Mr. Hu. On the other hand, I am also doing this for my own work, of course, ultimately it's all for the people..."

  Hu Tianfang couldn't help but raise an eyebrow when he heard the praise, and his father rarely praised him a few words, saying that he knew how to advance and retreat, which made him extremely satisfied and fulfilled. So, he also had a very good impression of Liu Siyuan. Of course, there were deeper reasons for seeing him today.

  "Tian Fang, I think this kid is right, the key is that you've made up your mind. To be honest, I was against it at the time," Zheng Gaofeng suddenly interjected.

  "Hey, I also made up my mind because he revealed some information. By the way, how did you little guy know that the Central Committee would secretly investigate land problems?" Hu Tianfang couldn't help but ask.

  "There's nothing, I just like reading newspapers and thinking deeply." Liu Siyuan replied calmly, the other party's question was within his expectation, he had already thought of a response.

  It's okay, Hu Tianfang just nodded and didn't continue asking questions.

  "Since you don't want to talk about the promotion now, whatever. Let's not mention it and have a drink!" Hu Tianfang picked up his wine cup and said, "But speaking of which, I heard that you've hooked up with Ouyang Qian, that woman. For her old man, one promotion is just a small deal."

  Liu Siyuan hastily explained: "Master Hu, you can't talk nonsense, Comrade Ouyang Qian and I are clean and innocent."

  "Come on, you can brag now, didn't Ouyang Qian's big breasts excite you to death? Haha." Zheng Gaofeng said with a lustful smile all over his face. "But still, tell me, how did you manage to get that woman? Her personality is like chili peppers."

  Seeing Liu Siyuan's embarrassed face, unable to answer, Hu Tianfang tactfully helped him out of the awkward situation by saying: "Forget it, Gaofeng. What's the point of us three big men chatting like this? Let's get some programs going."

  "Hey, I'll arrange the show?" Zheng Gaofeng said with a sly smile. After he finished speaking, he pressed a button, and soon, under Liu Siyuan's shocked and terrified gaze, several scantily clad young women filed in, bowing to Hu Tian in unison: "Hello, President Hu!"

  Hu Tian nodded with his nose pointing towards the sky and responded with a sound, then pointed at Liu Siyuan and said: "You go first."

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