In the fiery red era of the heavens, refrigerators are refreshed daily.

Chapter 74. Giving Back All His Knowledge
Zhou Bingsheng continued to advise, "The speech draft for him should be like a bullet: concise, powerful, and hitting the nail on the head."

Data must be memorized thoroughly, as if it were engraved in your mind. When reporting on work, avoid empty talk, clichés, and repetitive statements; you must clearly explain the core points within three minutes.

He utterly detested his subordinates' petty tricks and underhanded tactics; he couldn't tolerate any wrongdoing and would show no leniency once he discovered it.

He paused, as if recalling a specific scene, his eyes somewhat unfocused: "He likes people who are clear-headed, quick-witted, and capable of working independently."

When assigning tasks, it's best to anticipate his needs and prepare thorough contingency plans.

Requirements for the text…

He pondered for a moment, seemingly making a comparison, "Well, although not as strict as Director Han, who scrutinizes even punctuation marks, the logic must be as tight as an iron barrel, without a single leak!"

The choice of words must be as precise as a scalpel, especially when it comes to production data and technical specifications. A single word or decimal point error could infuriate him, and the consequences...

Zhou Bingsheng shook his head and didn't continue, but his heavy tone said it all.

What Zhou Bingsheng is saying now, and the more experience he is about to impart, is invaluable to Yang Guangming!
Although he had extensive experience as a secretary in his previous life, every leader is a unique individual, and the explicit and implicit rules of each era are also completely different.

In just a few words, Zhou Bingsheng accurately outlined Zhao Guodong's personality, work style, and core taboos. This was tantamount to opening a window directly to the core of power for him, allowing him to act with purpose and avoid stepping on landmines.

This guidance is priceless!
"besides."

Zhou Bingsheng pushed up his glasses, his gaze becoming even more profound, as if trying to penetrate the office walls to see a more distant and complex picture:
"Being a leader's full-time secretary is not as simple as writing documents, arranging schedules, and serving tea and water."

This is a complex subject. One must know how to exercise discretion and when to advance and retreat.

You need to have a clear understanding of which matters are urgent and must be reported to your superiors immediately, and which matters can be delayed, handled calmly, or even handled and filtered out by you. You can't try to handle everything at once.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table unconsciously, as if demonstrating some subtle rhythm.

You should try to understand your leader's thoughts, but not too much, and absolutely never make decisions for them! That's a big no-no!
You must be observant and attentive, paying close attention to every little thing happening in the factory, the conflicts that are open or covert between workshops, and the discussions that workers have over tea or after meals.

But your mouth must be locked tight; you can't let a single word slip out about things that should stay inside!

Sometimes, knowing too much is not a good thing. You need to learn to play dumb, but keep your mind sharp.

Zhou Bingsheng spoke slowly, each word like pure gold refined from decades of factory life and the vicissitudes of life, carrying a heavy weight and lessons learned through blood.

His thin hands trembled slightly, as if the fragments of those memories were still sharp.

"at last."

Zhou Bingsheng then shifted the conversation back to the area he was most familiar with, and which was also the area Yang Guangming most needed to improve in—writing reports.

His gaze instantly changed, like an old craftsman caressing his most reliable tool, with an almost reverent focus:

"Writing materials is the skill I've relied on to make a living as a 'workhorse' and 'penman' in the secretariat for decades."

I've handled countless major reports, summaries, briefings to superiors, and instructions to subordinates from the factory.

There's a lot more to this than meets the eye.

He picked up the thick notebook on the table, which had been with him for many years and whose edges were worn and curled. He held it like a martial arts manual, carefully turning a few pages and pointing to the dense yet well-organized and neatly written records. "First, thoroughly understand the spirit of what's being said."

Zhou Bingsheng's finger pointed to the titles and keywords of the central government documents he had copied into his notebook:
"The ZY documents, the departmental instructions, and the city's requirements should be studied repeatedly like an old cow chewing its cud, chewed thoroughly, swallowed, and their core essence grasped."

All materials in our factory, no matter how varied, must adhere firmly to the overall direction and main theme set by higher authorities. Deviating from this path, no matter how eloquently written, is futile and might even bring trouble upon ourselves!

His tone was serious.

"Secondly, we need to understand the real situation on the ground."

He moved his finger to another section that recorded workshop data and worker feedback:

"We cannot accept all the data, reports, and problems reported by the workshop without careful analysis; we must sort them out like panning for gold in the sand."

Highlight the strengths and achievements; analyze the difficulties and identify areas for improvement; and propose practical solutions to address common problems.

The data must be handled with utmost care, cross-referencing and thorough investigation to ensure its authenticity and reliability, and to withstand any scrutiny!
Deceit and fabrication are digging one's own grave!

A flash of deep disgust for deception crossed his eyes.

"Finally, we need to organize the text."

He picked up the old fountain pen, its nib worn down but still polished to a shine, and quickly drew several squares on the blank paper, as if constructing a precise skeleton:

"The structure should be like building a house; the skeleton should be strong, and the foundation should be solid."

The introduction should discuss the significance of the situation, emphasizing a broad perspective while remaining grounded in the realities of the factory.

The main body should describe the specific methods and results, and should be concrete, using data and examples to support its claims, avoiding vague statements.

The problem section should be incisive, but the wording should be carefully chosen. It should not be too sharp, and the criticism should not be directed at the wrong places. It is best to make a natural transition.

The suggestions should be practical and feasible, not just abstract ideas; they should be actionable.

Language, huh...

He put down his pen and concluded: "Be down-to-earth, speak like an old farmer, use fewer fancy adjectives and more verbs and nouns, be concise and to the point."

Especially when giving things to Director Zhao, you must be direct and to the point, saying exactly what you mean and what you mean by it. He hates ambiguity!

Yang Guangming listened with utmost concentration, his eyes unblinking, as if trying to etch every word into his mind.

His notebook was already open, and the pen tip moved quickly across the paper, leaving a scratching sound.

Zhou Bingsheng's generous sharing of his knowledge was like a timely rain after a long drought, precisely irrigating the soil in which Yang Guangming most needed the nourishment of knowledge.

Although he had extensive experience as a secretary in his previous life, as Zhou Bingsheng said, he lacked a deep understanding and grasp of the unique rules, context, taboos, and subtle nuances of this fiery era.

Zhou Bingsheng's experience is precisely the key weakness that he urgently needs to address in order to build upon his current situation and achieve his goals!
He felt a sense of exhilaration and fulfillment.

(End of this chapter)