Right path to power

With empty seats available, some people naturally started to have ideas.

Near the end of the workday, Tang Meiyun went to Lin Xiao's office for a ten-minute report and casually invited Lin Xiao to have dinner together.

This sudden enthusiasm made Lin Xiao feel a little uncomfortable.

The key point is that he never had a good impression of Tang Meiyun.

In his view, Tang Meiyun was always opportunistic, clinging to whoever was in power and immediately distancing herself from them once they lost power.

Such people never truly take sides; they only waver based on the prevailing winds and are the most unreliable.

Therefore, Lin Xiao's attitude towards her was very clear: a deputy who needed to be kept in mind.

If she works well, everything will be fine; but if she does anything underhanded, she will be dealt with without hesitation.

Therefore, she was not displeased at all after Lin Xiaoming rejected her outright; her main purpose was to express her attitude.

In other words, keeping to themselves is the outcome she desires.

In fact, it all boils down to one reason—her advantage lies in the city.

After returning to her office, she made a phone call, then took a car to the city center and entered a mid-to-high-end private club.

Someone was waiting for her there.

In a private space, the two not only enjoyed a sumptuous meal but also engaged in a deep conversation.

It was very late when Tang Meiyun finally dragged her tired body home.

The following morning.

She then went into Zhu Lishu's office to report on the progress of the cultural tourism project.

Zhu Lishu listened calmly and pointed out that the project was a matter of primary concern to the county government, and that the county committee would provide full support to resolve any problems or difficulties that might arise.

The implication is that matters within the county government should not be reported unnecessarily.

Tang Meiyun was already quite shrewd, so she naturally understood what Zhu Lishu meant.

However, she also believed that Juliet must understand her intentions.

Last night, she did everything she could to make her boss feel comfortable.

The leader also expressed great confidence that this time she would definitely be able to take another small step forward as she wished.

As a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, it shouldn't be a big problem for him to promote an executive deputy county head, right?

Moreover, Tang Meiyun was already a member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee and Deputy County Head. Her promotion to Executive Deputy County Head was not a promotion, but a further use of her position. She was the most popular candidate in the public eye and the most competitive candidate within the organization.

Therefore, it doesn't seem out of place, whether from the perspective of giving face to the leader or from a practical standpoint.

Of course, with her jumping around like this, everyone knew what she was plotting.

However, only she herself is probably confident that she can truly believe how many people consider this a matter of course.

At least, Lin Xiao didn't take it to heart at all.

He did call Zhou Zizheng, the secretary-general of the municipal party committee, to arrange a dinner, during which he mentioned Qi Mingchen, the deputy secretary of the municipal youth league committee.

Zhou Zizheng said that if Ran Zhaolan, the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee in charge of the municipal youth league, intends to recommend someone for a lateral transfer, then it might be something to look forward to.

Hearing him say that, Lin Xiao felt relieved.

Because Qi Mingchen called him the day before yesterday, saying that when he went to report to Ran Zhaolan, Ran Zhaolan took the initiative to talk to him about the next steps in development, and he immediately expressed his willingness to do some practical things in the grassroots districts and counties.

This morning, Ran Zhaolan called Qi Mingchen to her office again.

With these preparations laid, Lin Xiao was even less in a hurry.

There's a sense of waiting for someone to put on a show.

Following Cui Liqin's investigation, some of her previous issues were quickly brought to light, and the county discipline inspection commission subsequently placed several other mid-level officials under investigation.

The newly appointed director, Wei Wenjuan, thus established her authority.

On the Development and Reform Bureau side, although Gu Shaojie had not yet taken action, some people had already been intimidated by the Finance Bureau's momentum and were actively trying to curry favor with the top leader.

However, while aligning with the trend is a natural course of action, past mistakes still need to be addressed.

After a series of actions to establish their authority, the two heads of the county-level units with the least seniority quickly took control of the situation, and their respective work began to run smoothly.

At the same time, the municipal party committee carried out a series of processes, including deliberation, investigation, discussion, and approval by the Standing Committee, regarding the candidate for executive deputy county head of Fuchuan County.

Soon after, the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee issued a pre-appointment announcement.

A week later, the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee issued official appointment and removal documents.

On that day, Fuchuan County held a county-wide cadre meeting.

Entrusted by the Municipal Party Committee, Yan Suqian, Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Municipal Party Committee, attended the meeting to announce the Municipal Party Committee's decision on appointments and removals:

After deliberation by the Municipal Party Committee, Qi Mingchen was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee of the Fuchuan County Party Committee and nominated as a candidate for Vice County Magistrate of the Fuchuan County People's Government.

It is also recommended that Comrade Jia Anpeng be removed from his position as Deputy County Head of Fuchuan County People's Government.

Qi Mingchen delivered a brief acceptance speech, expressing his gratitude to the municipal party committee for its trust and cultivation, his excitement at returning to Fuchuan County, and his determination to make greater contributions under the leadership of the county party committee and government.

Zhu Lishu, representing the Fuchuan County Party Committee, delivered a speech welcoming Qi Mingchen to the leadership team and expressing her hopes for his work.

The two had worked together in the city for a long time and got to know each other. Zhu Lishu welcomed Qi Mingchen's arrival from the bottom of her heart.

After the meeting, Yan Suqian returned to the city.

Qi Mingchen first went to Zhu Lishu's office to report for duty, and then went into Lin Xiao's office.

"Thank you for your support, County Chief Lin. I look forward to your continued support in the future. Although I come from Fuchuan County, the county has changed a lot in the past two years..."

His attitude was sincere, and his tone was gentle.

The position of executive deputy county head of Fuchuan County is highly sought after, and it is said that several members of the municipal party committee have nominated their own candidates.

After all, Fuchuan has now embarked on a fast track of development. Once the two major projects are implemented, the county's strength will take a big leap forward, and it will no longer be the backward situation where it always ranked at the bottom of the city.

Serving as the executive deputy county head of Fuchuan County will greatly help with my future promotion.

That's why so many people are watching.

Despite receiving a recommendation from Ran Zhaolan, the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, things probably wouldn't have gone so smoothly if Lin Xiao hadn't specifically spoken to Zhou Zizheng about it.

It should be noted that the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee is not only a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, but also the most trusted person by the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, so his words naturally carry a lot of weight.

Lin Xiao smiled and waved his hand, saying, "County Chief Qi, you're too kind. Fuchuan County is at a critical turning point in its development, and there's a lot of work to be done. I hope we can work together and achieve some results. I'm going to put you in charge of the Zhongdingyuan project. This is not only a large project worth 2 billion yuan, but also an opportunity to reorganize and plan the county's mining industry, laying a solid foundation for long-term development."

"Thank you for your trust, County Magistrate. I will definitely work even harder."

Qi Mingchen was somewhat excited. He hadn't expected Lin Xiao to entrust him with such an important project so soon after he arrived. This showed how much trust Lin Xiao placed in him.

He was filled with emotion, and couldn't help but recall how he had helped Lin Xiao with the Hope Primary School project back then, never expecting to receive such a "reward" today.

Therefore, if you discover someone with potential, you must invest in them early.

In fact, this is only one factor; the more important factors are his attitude, character, and ability.

Otherwise, given that Lin Xiao indirectly "promoted" so many people, he would have long been labeled a member of the "Lin faction."

Meanwhile, in Tang Meiyun's office.

"Mr. Wan, you're too kind. I'm just a deputy county head; there's not much I can do to help."

At this moment, Tang Meiyun is receiving Wan Yingyong, the CEO of Hengtong Road Construction.

She was in a bad mood. The executive deputy county head position, which she thought was a sure thing, had slipped away. She was so angry that she refused to listen to her superiors' "summons" for two days.

The leader probably realized he was in the wrong, so he didn't take it to heart.

Looking at the still charming Tang Meiyun, Wan Yingyong smiled and said, "County Chief Tang, you're too kind. I heard Director Wei introduce you before, and I've been looking for an opportunity to visit you..."

He mentioned not only Wei Anshun, but also Ma Guanghua.

This is showing off his powerful background.

Tang Meiyun had a sudden thought—why not find a new backer?

Suddenly, Wan Yingyong, with his fierce face, didn't seem so bad in her eyes anymore.

In a short while, she made up her mind to "change her patron".

More precisely, this time she doesn't intend to switch allegiances directly, but rather to maintain the existing connections and then try to infiltrate the camp of her new backer.

Wan Yingyong also sensed the change in Tang Meiyun's attitude and was secretly pleased—it seemed that starting with this woman was a good choice.

Previously, he had called Lin Xiao several times to express his desire to visit her.

As a result, Lin Xiao always said she didn't have time and that if there was anything, they could communicate over the phone.

Therefore, he turned to Tang Meiyun, since this member of the county party committee was in charge of development work and had a significant influence on Hengtong Road's business expansion in Fuchuan County.

Before leaving, Wan Yingyong left a business card on the table, saying that if there was anything he "needed," he could call this number and it would be delivered quickly.

Tang Meiyun looked at the business card with a faint smile on her face. She neither refused nor said anything more.

Everything seemed very natural.

In high spirits, Wan Yingyong arrived at Lin Xiao's office again.

At this time, Lin Xiao and Qi Mingchen were already on their way to the county people's congress. Qi Mingchen's position as deputy county head still needed to be appointed by the county people's congress standing committee.