Right path to power

Wang Yuanze's eyes lit up, and he looked at Lin Xiao with a smile, "Lin Xiao, are you willing?"

Lin Xiao was already caught off guard by her mentor Liang Weiwang's unexpected suggestion, and now her uncle Wang Yuanze's question made her heart pound, and she suddenly froze.

What kind of leap is it to go from being the secretary to the county magistrate to the secretary to the municipal party secretary?

From any perspective, serving as the secretary to the municipal party secretary is an absolutely tremendous opportunity. If one can stay by the leader's side for a few years, one will at least be at the deputy division level when one is released. Such a deputy division level is a height that countless people who have struggled in the system may never reach in their entire lives.

At this moment, a former county magistrate's secretary, who had just been sent back to his hometown, only needed to nod his head to have this excellent opportunity.

This is a golden opportunity to rise to the top!

Looking back on the time he served as the county magistrate's secretary, all the leaders, staff, and other personnel in the county were enthusiastic when they met him. The job transfer issue that had worried his parents for many years was about to be resolved. If it weren't for that strange "car accident," everything would have been a natural progression.

What would it be like if we replaced "county magistrate's secretary" with "municipal party secretary's secretary"?

Although both are secretaries, in the city and county, many people privately refer to the secretary of the municipal party secretary as the "number two leader," which shows how much weight he carries and how much hidden power he wields.

It has to be said that this is an extremely tempting position, and no one would be able to resist it, Lin Xiao being no exception.

After taking a deep breath, Lin Xiao said solemnly, "Thank you for your recognition, Uncle-Master. However, I still want to gain more experience at the grassroots level, solidify my foundation, gain more experience, and improve my abilities. If you still think highly of me then, I will come back to learn from you."

After speaking, Lin Xiao looked at Wang Yuanze with some trepidation.

"Haha, senior brother, you know your prized student better than anyone else. It seems he hasn't let you down."

Wang Yuanze first spoke to Liang Weiwang with a smile, then turned to Lin Xiao.

"Lin Xiao, before you came, I made a bet with your teacher to see if you would accept my invitation. Obviously, I lost the bet, but I'm very pleased. I think I need to spend more time getting to know you."

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment before realizing that this was a test from her mentor and senior apprentice.

In fact, Lin Xiao had a fairly clear understanding of himself. He was indeed a selected graduate of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, but he had only been working for two years. Moreover, he came from a humble background, so becoming the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Secretary at this time was not the best choice or timing.

Of course, with the attention of the municipal party secretary, as long as one achieves results at the grassroots level, improves their abilities, gains experience, and is tempered, it will be a natural thing to come back into the leadership's sight.

At this moment, Wang Yuanze's gaze towards Lin Xiao contained not only satisfaction but also a hint of anticipation.

"Lin Xiao, as you said, the grassroots level is indeed a great place to train people. Since you want to take root at the grassroots level first, I hope you can grow up as soon as possible."

Regarding the situation in Fengshan County that you mentioned, I already have a general idea of ​​it. The issues involved are somewhat complicated, but please don't feel burdened or emotional. If you encounter anything beyond your capabilities at work, you can call me.

What I want to tell you is that within the system, you often need to broaden your perspective and not limit yourself to a single county, township, or issue. You need to have a longer-term vision and broader perspective, and some problems will then be easily solved.

This sincere "lecture" stirred Lin Xiao's heart. He quickly nodded and replied, "Thank you, Uncle-Master. I'll remember it. I will work hard and will definitely not let you down, Teacher."

"Lin Xiao, not only does your martial uncle have expectations of you, but so do I. I'll say it again: never forget your original intentions, or you'll lose your way."

Mentor Liang Weiwang also stated that he had indeed spoken with Wang Yuanze about Lin Xiao's situation earlier, but he had not revealed any information about Wang Yuanze to Lin Xiao.

Judging from Lin Xiao's on-the-spot reaction, his thinking and understanding were accumulated long ago. Faced with such a thoughtful and ambitious young man, who was also his last disciple, he naturally wanted to cultivate him.

As for his suggestion just now, it wasn't just a casual remark. He genuinely intended to have Lin Xiao as Wang Yuanze's secretary. Even though Lin Xiao did lack experience, he could at least trust her and she was highly adaptable, which was actually a good thing for Wang Yuanze, who was new to Quanzhou.

Looking back, Lin Xiao's choice to temporarily establish himself at the grassroots level instead of taking the "fast train" to promotion shows that this kind of young person who can resist such great temptation deserves to be valued and properly nurtured.

"Teacher, I understand!" Lin Xiao said seriously.

After the meal, the three of them chatted and drank tea in the courtyard, with Lin Xiao mostly serving them tea.

In the afternoon, Wang Yuanze's driver came to pick him up, and he said goodbye and returned to Linjiang City to hand over his work, preparing to officially take up his post next Monday.

After seeing Wang Yuanze off, Lin Xiao also said goodbye, and before leaving, he bowed deeply to his mentor Liang Weiwang.

Today, he was able to meet with Wang Yuanze entirely because of his mentor's special arrangement, for which he was deeply grateful. He believed that he could only live up to his mentor's high expectations by achieving great things.

As Lin Xiao walked out of her mentor's house, she deliberately looked back, thinking that the next time she would see her mentor would be in the provincial party committee compound, and that she hoped she would have a good academic record by then.

Upbeat songs were playing over the school's loudspeaker as groups of younger students walked by, their faces radiating energy and hope, bursting with youthful vigor.

Perhaps one day in the future, they will all feel regret and remorse for the senior student named Lin Xiao who brushed past them on that afternoon!

Lin Xiao let out a long breath, the scent of wine mingling with confidence and fighting spirit.

"Ding-dong..."

Just then, my phone rang with a text message from Liu Yun: "What's going on? Did she tell you? Is there any hope of getting back to the county?"

Lin Xiao smiled and then dialed Liu Yun's number.

As soon as the call connected, a voice came through first: "Hey bro, how's it going? Did your advisor try to set you up? Have you officially met Secretary Wang yet? What did he say? I heard he's taking office next Monday." He paused, then continued, "Oh, by the way, is anyone next to you?"

When it came to the end, Liu Yun realized that it was better to keep this matter a secret for now, but unfortunately, she realized it a little too late, which is why she said something that didn't make sense.

"I have no idea how you got promoted to deputy director. You can't even be bothered to follow the most basic principles of confidentiality. How can the organization trust you with important tasks? You..."

"Damn it, Lin Xiao, are you out of your mind? Are you ever going to stop? Just because you're a secretary doesn't mean you're any better at talking than others. Stop talking nonsense and tell me what's going on."

The two would often put on such a "noble and virtuous" scene, then undermine each other, despise each other, and finally laugh it off. The next day, the sun would still rise in the east and set in the west, and their brotherhood would be strengthened.

"Secretary Wang asked me to be his secretary, but I refused!"

As Lin Xiao spoke casually, he hailed a taxi.