Family connections: From special recruitment by the county committee to the pinnacle of power

It wasn't that Cheng Zihua had a good impression of Xu Hansheng, nor that he wanted to bring Xu Hansheng along. Rather, since Qi Hongchang had allowed Xu Hansheng to stay, it meant that Xu Hansheng was one of Qi Hongchang's men.

Moreover, Qi Hongchang couldn't leave Zhang Juan behind alone. Some things couldn't be done so obviously. Therefore, Xu Hansheng was both a substitute and an informant.

Cheng Zihua has no choice but to bring this person along, whether he wants to or not.

Zhang Juan and Xu Hansheng exchanged a glance, then quickly walked towards Cheng Zihua's car.

"You all get on the bus."

As they were talking, Cheng Zihua got into the car, Zhang Juan got into the back seat, and Xu Hansheng opened the passenger door and got in.

As soon as he got on the bus, Xu Hansheng took out his MP3 player and put on his headphones.

Although it was just a small gesture, it brought a satisfied smile to Cheng Zihua's face.

If it were an ordinary young person, they would probably try their best to impress Cheng Zihua at this moment.

After all, the opportunity to ride in the same car as the deputy director of the municipal party committee's organization department is something that grassroots cadres in the county can only dream of.

But the more you do this, the more counterproductive it will be.

They weren't there for you at all; you were just there to keep them company. Saying even one more word would be a sin.

The best solution is to listen to music at full volume, ideally so loud that Cheng Zihua can't even hear Xu Hansheng when he calls his name.

"That's very interesting."

Cheng Zihua looked Xu Hansheng up and down, then smiled and said to Zhang Juan.

Zhang Juan thought for a moment and said to Cheng Zihua, "Actually, Section Chief Xu used to work in our county government office. Later, by chance, he was transferred to the county party committee research office, and now he is the section chief of the research office."

Oh?

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zihua raised an eyebrow and said thoughtfully, "What kind of chance opportunity allowed him to suddenly switch from the county government office to the county party committee office?"

Although they are both two offices, information cannot be exchanged between them.

It's easy for someone from the commission office to transfer to the government office.

However, it's not so easy for someone from the Government Office to be transferred to a Commission Office.

Zhang Juan did not hide anything from Cheng Zihua and directly recounted the story of how Lin Hanlong advocated raising pigs and Xu Hansheng stepped forward to advocate raising cattle.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zihua couldn't help but nod secretly.

Sure enough, this is a well-prepared young man.

But for Cheng Zihua, Xu Hansheng's story ends here. Besides, he didn't come to Yutong County to listen to these gossips; he was just curious.

Afterwards, Cheng Zihua chatted with Zhang Juan about everyday things, first asking about her recent situation, then about Li Zi's studies, and finally asking Zhang Juan, "Should we send Xiaojun to a top primary school in the city?"

"The teaching quality of schools in the county is nowhere near that of schools in the city."

Zhang Juan thought for a moment and said to Cheng Zihua, "Brother, I actually had the same idea, but Xiaojun is still too young. If he leaves me and goes to school in the city on his own, I'm worried it will have a bad influence on him."

"So, I plan to wait until he enters junior high school. If the working conditions allow by then, it will be more convenient to transfer him to the city."

Cheng Zihua nodded slightly and said, "Alright, then you can make the decision yourself."

"However, you must work harder recently. If you have time, communicate more with Minister Zhao. There may be personnel changes in your county in the next few days."

Although Cheng Zihua and Zhang Juan were practically relatives, he couldn't tell Zhang Juan everything Qi Hongchang had said.

As for the deeper meaning behind his words, that depends on how Zhang Juan interprets them.

Soon, the car stopped downstairs in Zhang Juan's apartment complex. Cheng Zihua asked the driver to take out two boxes of free-range eggs and some seasonal clothes for the children and Zhang Juan from the trunk.

Xu Hansheng hurriedly took the bag from the driver and said to Zhang Juan, "Director Zhang, let me take it up for you."

Zhang Juan smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, then thank you for your trouble."

After saying goodbye to Cheng Zihua, she turned and walked towards the apartment building.

Because Zhang Juan lived in a police family compound, Xu Hansheng casually asked, "Is Director Zhang's spouse from our county's Public Security Bureau?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Juan paused for a moment before replying noncommittally, "I suppose so."

"It's just that he's often away on business trips and isn't frequently in our county."

Xu Hansheng nodded repeatedly and said, "Oh, these things were also brought over by your wife through Minister Cheng, right?"

"If only our county could set up a free-range Sanhuang chicken farm, then the people in the county could also eat these free-range eggs."

Zhang Juan smiled and nodded, saying, "I think Secretary Qi intends to add a chicken farm project to the pastoral ranch project. I think Section Chief Xu mentioned it in his previous report as well?"

Xu Hansheng just smiled. As for how the pastoral ranch project would be implemented, it was too early to say before Zhao Dongxu and Wang Yu finished their research.

After all, many things require a budget. The funds allocated by the province seem substantial, but when it comes to actually implementing them, they fall short of budget.

Soon, the two went up to the fifth floor together. Just as Zhang Juan took out her keys and was about to open the door, Xu Hansheng hurriedly put his things down at the door and said to Zhang Juan, "Director Zhang, I'll put these things at the door for you."

"I won't go in. After all, your spouse isn't home, and if the neighbors see you, they might misunderstand. I'll wait for you downstairs."

After saying that, Xu Hansheng turned around and quickly walked down the stairs.

Some things you have to do yourself. In Zhang Juan's case, Xu Hansheng brought things in without her being prepared, and what if he saw something he shouldn't have?

For example, if it's her lover's portrait or something, it will be very awkward for both of them.

As for Zhang Juan inviting him to her home for dinner, that's another matter entirely.

After all, they are prepared; they know in advance what they can show you and what they cannot.

This is called a sense of proportion.

Only by avoiding embarrassing the other person can you avoid ever feeling embarrassed yourself.

Zhang Juan glanced at Xu Hansheng's retreating figure, a smile appearing on her lips.

To be honest, her husband's portrait was indeed hanging in the living room. From the moment she went upstairs, Zhang Juan had been thinking about how to explain it to Xu Hansheng.

It's not just about her lover's problem, but also why Minister Cheng sent so many things over.

Since her lover is no longer here, what is that thing?

What is the relationship between her and Minister Cheng?

These and other questions are actually very difficult to explain, and we can't reveal our hand.

Xu Hansheng's act of turning around immediately relieved all of Zhang Juan's embarrassment and worry.

It has to be said that Zhang Juan always felt so comfortable and natural being with Xu Hansheng, no matter the time!

Half an hour later, as soon as Xu Hansheng returned to his office, Chen Ling said to him, "Section Chief Xu, Director Liu wants you to come to his office. He says he has something very important to discuss with you."