Who wants to take the civil service exam after being reborn?

Chapter 683 The Arrogant-to-the-At-First-Ages-and-Flattery-to-the-At-Later-Ages of Marquis Baili

The Party Secretary of Dongyuan is named Cai Songgui. He often appears on the county TV station, so it's not surprising that my uncle recognized him.

It's important to understand that in the eyes of ordinary people, a county magistrate is more important than a mayor.

This might be hard to understand, since it should be that the level of a department director is higher than that of a division director, but a vivid example will make it clear.

In the minds of ordinary people, the "size" of power is not important; what matters is the "visibility" of power.

If we say that provincial and municipal leaders are like "clouds on the horizon," they are magnificent and distant.

County leaders are like "rain falling on your head," directly affecting you.

The clouds on the horizon may not affect you quickly, but you can immediately sense whether the rain overhead is nourishing or soaking you.

Many farmers who have spent their entire lives working in the fields, when they encounter injustice, their first reaction is to seek redress from the "county magistrate".

If the county magistrates collude or fail to act, these farmers will not go to the city or provincial leaders next, but will go directly to the capital.

They felt that the sun was hanging over Tiananmen Square.

Since the rain is bullying me and the clouds are ethereal, the sun will surely give me warmth!

So no matter which dynasty or era, the common people always suffer the most. Chen Zhe ruined the Shi family, but he didn't feel any psychological burden at all.

They bully even the poorest people; sending the whole family to jail is too lenient!
……

At this moment, in the lakeside courtyard, Secretary Cai was still apologizing repeatedly. Perhaps he was not truly remorseful, but what did it matter? In many ways, the "officialdom" is a tacitly understood "show."

"Secretary Cai, you flatter me."

Chen Zhe also held Cai Songgui's hand and said sincerely, "Although we have encountered some problems, it does not mean that Dongyuan County is full of problems. On the contrary, it shows that our development potential has not been fully released and there is still a lot of room for optimization."

"I believe!"

Chen said earnestly, "After these problems are solved, under the leadership of the county party committee and the county government, Dongyuan will definitely achieve leapfrog development."

"what……"

Cai Songgui was a little confused.

He wasn't unfamiliar with clichés; after decades in officialdom, he was already quite accustomed to all kinds of rhetoric.

However, it was quite unexpected that such words, which were both flattering and subtly meaningful, would come from the mouth of an entrepreneur in his twenties.

Is this the strength of the youngest CPPCC member in the province?

This only shows that Secretary Cai's vision is still too narrow.

Many leaders in the capital and the province know that although "Chen Zhe of Zhongda" is young, he is very knowledgeable when he speaks.

"Distinguished leaders, please have a seat inside."

Chen extended a polite invitation.

"Ok!"

Cai Songgui had no objection to returning, and when he passed by Chen Zhuo's family, he even took the initiative to shake hands with them.

Chen then introduced them one by one, following normal social etiquette.

"This is my maternal grandfather."

Chen said, "I used to be a math teacher at the town's elementary school."

Cai Songgui immediately said, "Teacher Mao used to teach and nurture students, and after retiring, he raised a wonderful grandson. President Chen is the pride of Dongyuan!"

"Cough cough..."

My maternal grandfather was an honest man his whole life. He was not one to speak in official jargon and had never had any contact with such a high-ranking official.

Looking at the kind and amiable Baili Hou, Grandpa subconsciously cleared his throat, but didn't know what to say.

He was also wondering.

Did this official only come because of my grandson?
Chen walked around and patted his grandfather's back twice. His whole action was relaxed and natural, as if the officials of Dongyuan County could not make him feel any restraint or pressure at all.

"This is my maternal grandmother."

Chen then casually introduced the little old lady.

Cai Songgui saw his grandmother carrying a bamboo basket and asked curiously, "Grandma, what are you going to do?"

"Pick some green vegetables and have Chen take them back to Guangzhou to eat."

Grandma wasn't intimidated by these leaders and spoke bluntly.

"The older generation still cares more about the children."

Cai Songgui turned around, and whether he was faking it or not, he said to Chen Zhe with a sentimental expression, "I also have an old mother at home. Every time I go home, she fills my car with groceries. I always tell her that you can buy anything in the city now and that she shouldn't bother, but she never listens."

"Xiao Du!"

Cai Songgui suddenly called out.

"To!"

A young man wearing black-rimmed glasses strode out. He was about thirty years old, thin, and looked even more frail in his white shirt.

What's most striking is his heavy dark circles under his eyes, as if he'd been staying up all night.

Chen glanced at him and knew that this must be Cai Songgui's chief secretary, the deputy director of the county party committee office; the dark circles under his eyes were from staying up all night writing drafts.

"Go pick vegetables with Grandma Chen." Cai Songgui gave the order casually, suggesting he was someone close to him.

Grandma was not happy. She felt that these leaders were out of their minds. She could walk and move around on her own, and she was picking vegetables for her own grandson. Why did she need their help?
However, Secretary Du had received orders from his superiors, so how could he dare disobey?

The old lady was a bit stubborn, and she refused to let anyone unrelated follow her.

When things were at a standstill, Chen walked over with a smile and said casually, "Grandma, why don't you take Director Du over? You can pick a lot more so that Secretary Cai and the other leaders can try our organic vegetables."

With this reason, Grandma finally agreed.

Cai Songgui couldn't help but take a few more glances at Chen.

You can really tell a lot about a person's skill level just by having a simple interaction with them.

This Committee Member Chen, in just a few words, revealed a quality of "humility, thoughtfulness, and unfathomable depth".

Having arrived here, Chen Zhe had no intention of introducing them and planned to lead Cai Songgui and the others inside for tea.

Then he glanced at his uncle Mao Zhiyuan, who was standing there straight, his eyes revealing a hidden excitement and longing, like a kindergarten child waiting for the teacher to give him a red flower.

Chen was such a shrewd and tactful person that he immediately understood his uncle's thoughts. He could only smile and shake his head before speaking again: "Secretary Cai, this is my uncle, Mao Zhiyuan. He runs a real estate agency in the county town."

"Hello, Secretary Cai!"

My uncle straightened his chest, stretched out his hands, and his voice trembled slightly with nervousness.

This sudden show of respect completely baffled Cai Songgui, who couldn't help but glance at Chen Zhe.

Chen understood and said with certainty, "My own uncle."

"Oh oh oh."

Cai Songgui nodded, his lips twitching as if to say, "You're Committee Member Chen's uncle, do you need to show me such respect?"

When you go to the provincial capital, it's common for you to have dinner at the same table as a department-level leader, thanks to the introduction of Committee Member Chen.

However, he still shook hands firmly with his uncle and offered some words of encouragement such as "operate with integrity".

My uncle got even more excited, his face beaming as he promised things like, "I will not let down the leaders' trust and will contribute to the real estate industry in Dongyuan County..." and so on.

Cai Songgui seemed a little speechless.

Chen smiled and didn't interrupt.

He is such a magnanimous person that he doesn't think it's shameful that "his rise to power is too fast and his relatives haven't adapted yet, so they do things that are inconsistent with their status."

They are all ordinary people, so it's normal for them to have such a reaction.

In short, whether things are good or bad, as long as they don't do anything detrimental to society or the country, they will always be family.

After the group entered the house one after another, only the eldest uncle remained standing there, stunned.

He seemed unable to accept the fact that Secretary Cai, whom he usually only saw on television, was actually shaking hands with him.

It wasn't until bursts of hearty laughter echoed from inside the house that the eldest uncle snapped out of his reverie. Remembering how modest Secretary Cai had been in front of Chen, he muttered to himself, "So, it's all thanks to my nephew..."

Unlike his uncle Mao Zhiyuan, who was "struggling to come to terms with the facts," Chen Zhe and Cai Songgui were having a friendly discussion inside the house.

Despite his power, Chen remained humble, always saying, "Under the leadership of the county party committee and the county government..."

But every time this group is mentioned, the crowd falls silent involuntarily.

Chen Zhe, with his keen observation skills, immediately realized something was amiss. Coupled with the fact that government leaders hadn't appeared, he subtly hinted, "There are some things I might need to consult with County Chief Lan about."

Now, the air has completely frozen.

A flicker of embarrassment mixed with a sense of satisfaction crossed Cai Songgui's eyes.

The awkward thing is, I don't seem to know how to explain this to my esteemed guest.

The good news is that the competitor who had been causing trouble finally met his end.

This unspoken comfort even flickered across the corners of his slightly pursed lips.

"Mr. Chen."

Wu Yiwen, the chief steward of the county party committee, a member of the standing committee, and the director of the county party committee office, broke the silence at the right time: "County Chief Lan is assisting Secretary Yuanhang in understanding the situation and is temporarily unable to participate in the work. If you have any questions, just give me your instructions."

"Secretary Yuanhang is..."

Chen had already guessed it, but still asked to confirm.

"The secretary of the city's disciplinary committee."

Cai Songgui said with "deep sorrow": "During the meeting, I repeatedly emphasized that leading cadres must build a strong ideological defense, adhere to the red line of discipline, be honest and upright in their conduct, and never associate with those social scum..."

Looking at Cai Songgui's disappointed expression, it seemed he felt deep regret and heartache over his partner's downfall.

Chen thought to himself that he acted well.

Once you reach the "department head" level within the system, you've basically reached the pinnacle of your acting skills.

"correct."

After Cai Songgui finished lamenting, he continued, "Secretary Yuanhang came over first to control the situation, and Mayor Xiaohua is on his way. He just asked me for the address here."

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