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

For Xu He, this was something he didn't even need to think about. If Xu Hansheng's connections were in the county government office or on the same level as the county magistrate, Xu Changqing would never have dared to make a move against Xu Hansheng.

Of all the people in the county government office, only Jiang Qinghua was capable of, or rather, had the ability to, specially recruit Xu Hansheng.

If it were him, even if Xu Changqing had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to target Xu Hansheng.

That means Xu Hansheng's connection was with the county party committee office, and not Fu Changqing, but one of the remaining five deputy directors.

But as long as Xu Hansheng finds his backer and makes a call to the county government office, not only will Xu Changqing not dare to touch Xu Hansheng, but even Jiang Qinghua will have to think twice about his actions.

Given Xu Hansheng's situation, this shouldn't be a problem.

It is true that Xu Changqing is the deputy director of the county government office, but the two offices have different weight. Because of the principle that the secretary leads everything, the county party committee office, which serves the secretary, has more say than the county government office.

Just as Xu He said, even a casual greeting would make Jiang Qinghua think carefully, and might even require a talk with Xu Changqing.

Xu Hansheng sighed softly and said, "Brother Xu, the problem is that it's not appropriate to ask someone for help over such a small matter. Besides, I just started working here. If I cause trouble because of a moment of impulsiveness, aren't I just making trouble for them?"

He certainly couldn't vouch for Xu He; otherwise, it would be like speaking too intimately with someone he barely knew.

Especially with someone like Xu He, who can get anything out of someone when he's drunk, Xu Hansheng needs to maintain an air of mystery even more.

Hearing this, Xu He frowned and said, "Besides the person who helped you get the job, your family must have some other connections, right?"

After all, with such a large restaurant, how could there be no one involved in either the legitimate or criminal world?

Xu Hansheng sighed softly and said, "Brother Xu, I won't lie to you. Apart from the person who helped me get the job, my family only knows some idle people in society. If we're talking about official connections, the only one we can rely on is Deputy Director Dong of the county public security bureau, but Director Dong has no say in this kind of matter."

After listening to Xu Hansheng's explanation, Xu He was also somewhat perplexed.

Indeed, as Xu Hansheng said, the fact that someone helped him get a job in the county government office was already a huge favor. He had offended Xu Changqing before even starting work, so he couldn't bother him again unless absolutely necessary.

Everything has its limits; even the deepest favors will eventually run out.

Especially someone who can get the county committee to directly reserve a special recruitment spot for Xu Hansheng, that must be a big shot!

The favors bestowed upon such people are rare, and each time they are used, they become fewer.

According to this logic, Xu Hansheng is indeed in a somewhat passive position.

"Oh dear, judging from your situation, it's not good. Once you've gotten used to the job, Xu Changqing will be able to deal with you however he wants. He hasn't done anything to you yet only because you've just arrived and haven't been here long enough."

"He's targeting you for no reason, clearly to get revenge on his son, which is despicable. But in at most two weeks, he'll start targeting you."

Xu He spoke with a serious expression.

It's possible that Xu Changqing's methods for dealing with Xu Hansheng will be even more despicable than he previously mentioned, and it's even possible that he will kick Xu Hansheng out of the county government office as well!

Xu Hansheng naturally understood these principles, but he came today to gather information, not to hear Xu He sound the death knell for him.

Thinking of this, Xu Hansheng spoke again: "If we don't use our family connections, is there absolutely no way to salvage the situation?"

Xu He clicked his tongue and said, "That's going to be difficult. Director Xu is not an easy person to get along with. Half a year ago, the previous deputy section chief failed to include Director Xu's name on an important speech for County Chief Lin. As a result, two months later, Deputy Section Chief Chen was demoted to a township due to a major work error."

"Tell me, what else is Xu Changqing incapable of? You probably don't know how he became the deputy director; the methods he used were incredibly despicable..."

At this point, Xu He suddenly realized that he had said too much today, and quickly stopped himself from saying the second half of his sentence. He turned to Xu Hansheng and said, "Of course, this matter has nothing to do with you. I think we should think of a way to get you into the county government office."

"Of course, it's not like there's no way out besides him, but..."

When he said "but," Xu He glanced at Xu Hansheng a few times and shook his head repeatedly.

"Brother Xu, just say what's on your mind."

As Xu Hansheng spoke, he stood up again and poured Xu He a glass of wine.

Xu He pondered for a while before saying to Xu Hansheng, "Unless your work is exceptionally outstanding—and by outstanding, I mean successfully attracting investment to a company or factory, and you also have to gain their trust and recognition!"

"This means that the main person in charge on the other side has to speak well of you in front of Secretary Qi. In this way, you will come into Secretary Qi's sights."

"Having gained the Party Secretary's attention, even if Xu Changqing wanted to take action against you, he wouldn't have the guts!"

"But……"

At this point, Xu He stopped talking. Even though he didn't say anything, Xu Hansheng understood the implication behind his words.

After all, Xu Hansheng is a newcomer. Is attracting investment something that a newcomer can easily accomplish? He might as well ask a big shot who can help him get a job!

Therefore, in Xu He's view, this path is as good as not saying anything, and it has little significance for Xu Hansheng.

Besides, Xu Hansheng wasn't necessarily going to die; he had someone backing him up, so if things really got bad, he had a way out.

Xu Hansheng nodded emphatically and said, "Brother Xu, thank you for your guidance. Whether or not I can overcome this hurdle on my own, I will owe you a favor."

"We can't help with anything else, but if there's any wedding or funeral, come to our house for the banquet. Just ask Brother Xu, and we'll give you a 50% discount!"

As they were talking, Xu Hansheng picked up his wine glass and clinked it against Xu He's.

Of course, Xu Hansheng's words were also an attempt to give Xu He a false sense of security.

Xu Hansheng could keep his promise once in a while, but not the second time.

After all, Xu He didn't provide Xu Hansheng with any substantial help; he merely outlined a seemingly feasible path. In short, Xu He was just making empty promises to Xu Hansheng.

They make promises to each other, but whether they actually get to eat them is entirely up to fate.

For Xu Hansheng, this was just basic stuff.

The meal lasted until 11 p.m., and Xu He was even helped downstairs by Xu Hansheng.

Xu Hansheng then specially called over Old Chen, who watched Xu He get into the car before Xu Hansheng turned back.

To be honest, Xu Hansheng was a bit sullen after dinner tonight.

Although I managed to glean some information from Xu He, very little of it was actually useful!

If we don't find a solution soon, I'm afraid that once my second uncle's factory is established, my job in the secretariat will really be on the countdown!

He could only hope that his second uncle's factory would be completed later, giving him more opportunities to maneuver.

But he couldn't say these things to his second uncle and parents. Even if he did, they could only worry helplessly and couldn't do anything about it.

But sometimes, reality is cruel; exactly what Xu Han feared most came to pass.

The next morning, Xu Hansheng had just arrived at the office when he filled a bucket with water, intending to wipe the table and mop the floor, doing some "work" that his superiors could see and touch.

But before he could put down the bucket, the crisp sound of high heels came from the doorway.

Even from a distance, Xu Hansheng could tell that it was Tang Bing's footsteps.

Because the black boots she was wearing were from Daphne, a designer brand, and a pair of shoes cost over a thousand dollars!

It's not that Xu Hansheng looks down on people, but in the entire General Office and the General Office, apart from Tang Bing, you can't find anyone else dressed so elegantly!

"Knock knock knock!"

As a knock came at the door, Lao Shen and Su Jie, who had just entered the office, all looked towards the doorway.

Xu He turned his head and saw Tang Bing, who was tall and had delicate features, standing at the door. He was also stunned for a moment.

"Excuse me, is Comrade Xu Hansheng here?"

As she spoke, Tang Bing's gaze fell directly on Xu Hansheng.