Right path to power

Just then, another elevator arrived, and Cheng Junjie hurriedly went in and pressed the button for the fifth floor. He didn't believe that Lin Xiao was really going to the secretary's office; he was probably just going to the door for a quick look around.

With a ding-dong, the elevator arrived at the fifth floor. As soon as the elevator doors opened, Cheng Junjie quickly stepped out. In the corridor, he clearly saw Lin Xiaozhen enter the office of Huang Zaichuan, the county party secretary. He quickly followed her again.

The county party secretary's office is a large suite. Upon entering, there is a secretary's room of a few square meters. On the right side, there is a desk and a row of filing cabinets, while on the left side, there is a row of sofas.

"Director Yu, hello!" Lin Xiao stood at the door and knocked.

"Xiao Lin, come in and sit down. Secretary Huang is talking about something, please wait a moment."

Upon seeing Lin Xiao standing at the door, Huang Zaichuan's secretary, Yu Renhuai, quickly stood up and warmly invited Lin Xiao to sit on the sofa, even making him a cup of tea.

"How are things going? Are you adapting well to working at the grassroots level? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

"Thank you for your concern, Director Yu. I'm fine."

Faced with this sudden enthusiasm, Lin Xiao felt a little uncomfortable. This guy was always arrogant and didn't treat anyone except the county leaders and the heads of a few important bureaus and commissions with much courtesy, including Lin Xiao, who was the county magistrate's secretary at the time.

So, what exactly happened to Yan Zhao, Huang Zaichuan, and Yu Renhuai?

Lin Xiao couldn't figure it out for a moment!

"Xiao Lin, I heard that Secretary Wang of the Municipal Party Committee specifically praised you during his inspection. He highly approves of your work in the village. I think you might be transferred to the city soon. You'll have to take good care of me then."

"Director Yu, please don't joke with me. I haven't done anything. How could I possibly be transferred directly to the city? I wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing."

"You're still as humble as ever, but you're different today. Anyway, I really think highly of you. By the way, let's grab a drink sometime!"

Lin Xiao was surprised. It was one thing for this guy to be polite, but he was also being so proactive. Did he really want to get on his good side?

But why should I?

However, since they had been so polite in saying it, he could only agree and say, "Okay."

Whether the drinking party will ultimately take place is another matter entirely.

In officialdom, even if you can't become friends, you should try your best not to become someone's "thorn in their side" or "hidden enemy"!

Outside the door, Cheng Junjie heard everything clearly, which made him frown. Although he still resisted the fact, he felt quite helpless about what was happening before his eyes.

At this moment, the door to the inner office was pushed open, and Tang Changming, the head of the county party committee's organization department, came out.

Lin Xiao quickly stood up and greeted you, "Hello, Minister Tang."

"Hello, Xiaolin, it's been a while. You've been doing well lately, and the bosses are praising you."

"Thank you, Minister Tang, you flatter me."

"Keep it up!"

Tang Changming patted Lin Xiao on the shoulder and then left the office.

This scene made Cheng Junjie outside the door even more unhappy. He put on a sincere smile and waited to greet Tang Changming, but the other party only gave him a cold look and had no other expression on his face.

"Xiao Lin, the Party Secretary wants you to come in."

Yu Renhuai went in to report, then came out and said to Lin Xiao with a smile.

"Okay, thank you for your help, Director Yu."

Lin Xiao nodded in acknowledgment before walking towards the door to the inner room. He knocked on the door and then pushed it open to go inside.

"Hello, Secretary Huang!"

At this moment, Huang Zaichuan actually stood up from behind his desk and greeted Lin Xiao with a smile, "Xiao Lin, you're here. Come sit on the sofa. Renhuai, make Xiao Lin a cup of tea."

As Huang Zaichuan gave instructions, he waved for Lin Xiao to sit on the sofa, while Yu Renhuai hurriedly brought in the tea that had been served earlier.

Huang Zaichuan's actions completely baffled Lin Xiao. Why did the county party secretary, who had previously acquiesced to the punishment he received from Nangang Township, suddenly become so amiable and polite towards him?

In his memory, this county party secretary was only slightly polite to a few key county leaders; he didn't give any other people a friendly look.

Huang Zaichuan raised his teacup, took a sip, and gestured to Lin Xiao before speaking:

"Xiao Lin, you have done a great job in Nangang Township during this period, especially in your work in the village. Instead of being discouraged, you took root in the grassroots, understood the real situation, made plans, and won the hearts of the people. Your pragmatic spirit is worthy of learning by many people. In particular, Secretary Wang praised you more than once during the investigation. He has given you high praise. You have really brought honor to the county. You are very good."

"Thank you, Secretary Huang. It's what I should do."

"Yes, regarding the development plan for Songmao Village, I heard you and Liu Jianguo talk about it the other day. It seems you've found the right approach. Secretary Wang said the county will provide strong support. So, how should the county cooperate with you to effectively advance this work? You're the creator of this plan, and I'd like to hear your thoughts and suggestions on some specific tasks..."

As Lin Xiao answered Huang Zaichuan's questions, he secretly wondered to himself that this was completely unlike the style of the county party secretary. Something was definitely amiss. But what exactly was he up to?

At this moment, Huang Zaichuan suddenly interjected, "I heard that you and Secretary Wang have known each other for a long time?"

Now, Lin Xiao seemed to suddenly realize that the strange behavior of these people stemmed from this problem.

However, Lin Xiao certainly wouldn't tell the truth.

"It's like this, Secretary Huang. When I was in college, I had the pleasure of meeting Secretary Wang once at a 'University-Local Research Achievement Matching Meeting'. At that time, Secretary Wang asked me a question, and perhaps seeing that I answered it well, he gave me a few words of advice."

So, in my heart, I considered myself to know Secretary Wang, but at the time, Secretary Wang was the mayor of Linjiang City. He was so busy, he probably wouldn't remember me. Therefore, we weren't close.

"Oh, I see..."

A hint of coldness flashed across Huang Zaichuan's eyes as he stared at him again, and he couldn't help but sneer in his heart: You little brat, you still dare to be so disobedient in front of me. If it were just a one-time meeting, would that person have let you accompany him for a walk and a look around alone?

However, Huang Zaichuan remained calm and said, "In short, you should seize this opportunity. Secretary Wang is new here and is not familiar with many things. The fact that you have met him once is an advantage. Moreover, he highly approves of your work in Nangang Township. This is your chance."

Furthermore, the county attaches great importance to the training of young cadres. You are not only a top student from a prestigious university, but also a selected graduate from the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department. The county highly values ​​you, and you should be of legal rank by now. The county will consider all factors.

Whether Huang Zaichuan was sincere or not, for Lin Xiao, the upcoming rank determination was indeed a critical juncture. How he was ranked would almost determine the starting line of his future career. Once he had a clear rank, it would undoubtedly be an "accelerator" for his career, shortening the "hard time limit" for promotion to a certain extent.

Simply put, being selected as a civil servant is a "high-end start" to his career!

Therefore, after hearing these words, Lin Xiao's face still showed some excitement: "Thank you, Secretary Huang, and thank you for the organization's care and training. I will definitely work harder and live up to the leaders' expectations."

For some reason, Lin Xiao uttered this string of polite words as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Yes, do a good job. If there are any issues or difficulties, please communicate with us."

"Okay, thank you, Secretary Huang!"

Then, Lin Xiao got up and took his leave.