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

Even if Xu He didn't ask, Xu Hansheng still planned to have a proper talk with Xu He.

Xu Hansheng didn't want Xu Weimin to worry while he was in the car, so he didn't mention it at all.

Now that Xu He had brought it up himself, Xu Hansheng went along with it, saying, "Brother Xu, what you said is exactly what I'm worried about. Putting everything else aside, we're working overtime late into the night on our work, and we can't let them steal our work achievements."

Xu He nodded heavily and said, "That's what I think too. Actually, Xu Changqing and Li Qiang approached Tiancheng Holdings about this half a year ago, but they completely ignored them. I saw that you and Assistant President Liu were getting along so well, this matter might actually work out."

Throughout the banquet, Xu He observed carefully.

Although he was far inferior to Xu Hansheng in the art of language, he had worked in the county government office for several years and still had some ability to read people's expressions.

Liu Zhiqiang and Xu Hansheng were like old friends who had known each other for many years, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious. If they couldn't even reach an agreement on this, then there would be no justice.

"That's not something we should be considering, and the decision-making power isn't in our hands, but in Secretary Qi's."

Xu Hansheng knew very well that this matter could only be successfully implemented if it attracted Secretary Qi's attention. Since he was able to become the county party secretary of Yutong County, he must have connections in the province.

After all, the county party secretary is a provincial-level cadre, and it's not something that Qingshan City can decide on its own.

However, getting the information they gathered today to Qi Hongchang would still be quite a hassle. As for Li Qiang and Xu Changqing, they were completely out of the question; they'd rather crush Xu Hansheng than not.

Thinking of this, Xu Hansheng said to Xu He, "Our report can be brief, just write it like this..."

As they spoke, Xu Hansheng leaned close to Xu He's ear and whispered something to him.

"Will this work?"

Xu He raised his head and looked at Xu Hansheng, asking with some uncertainty.

Xu Hansheng smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, there won't be any problems. Besides, how would we remember the specifics of what we talked about? It's just that their intentions are very strong this time."

At this point, Xu Hansheng revealed a wicked smile.

Since Li Qiang and Xu Changqing wanted to set a trap for Xu Hansheng, they couldn't blame Xu Hansheng for digging a huge pit for them in return!

Then we'll see whose schemes are more sophisticated!

If things go well, even Xu Changqing will be criticized by the Party Secretary.

Don't underestimate this simple roll call that won't be recorded in your file. As long as Qi Hongchang is still in Yutong County, Xu Changqing will never have a chance for promotion again.

To be remembered by the Party Secretary in this way means the end of one's political life.

Seeing that Xu Hansheng was confident, Xu He had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Although he is an old hand and Xu Hansheng is just a newcomer, Xu He was completely impressed by Xu Hansheng's performance tonight in every aspect.

This wasn't just because Xu Hansheng's family background was overwhelming; it was because his behavior and mannerisms were completely unlike those of a newcomer.

Most importantly, tonight's meal cost over three thousand yuan, and Xu Hansheng paid the bill in advance. Just for that, he already owes Xu Hansheng a huge favor.

"He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him." In this matter, Xu He could only follow Xu Hansheng's arrangements.

Soon, the car entered Yutong County. Xu Hansheng first took Xu He home before having Lao Chen drive him back to Hongyunlai.

Back home, Xu Weidong and Li Xiuru were still busy greeting guests. Seeing that Xu Hansheng had returned so late, Li Xiuru said with some concern, "Why are you working overtime until this late? Didn't the other departments in the county government office leave long ago?"

As she spoke, Li Xiuru turned her head and glanced at the group of people eating and drinking in a private room on the second floor.

Those people were all from the Information Section of the County Government Office; they were probably there for a get-together.

Xu Hansheng glanced at her and said to Li Xiuru, "Mom, I went to Qingshan City today. I asked my second uncle to help me make some connections. I'll tell you the details another day."

After saying that, Xu Hansheng waved to Li Xiuru and quickly walked up to the fourth floor.

Xu Hansheng glanced at the time and saw that it was already 11 p.m. He hesitated for a moment, then took out his phone and sent a text message to Tang Bing.

Half an hour later, having received no reply from Tang Bing, Xu Hansheng washed his face and went straight to bed.

The next morning, Xu Hansheng had just gotten up when he received a call from Tang Bing.

"Good morning, Sister Tang."

Xu Hansheng answered the phone and first greeted Tang Bing.

Tang Bing, sitting across from me, yawned and said, "What happened last night? You were texting me so late. I was already asleep. Remember to talk to me before 10 p.m. next time."

"Okay, Sister Tang!"

Xu Hansheng smiled and said, "That... is about the receipt you gave me yesterday."

"You mean that one? It doesn't have an official seal on it, didn't you see?"

Tang Bing chuckled and said, "I just randomly added a form for you. Do you think I'd actually supervise you? Besides, Cheng Holdings has been listed with the Investment Promotion Bureau for about half a year now, right? If it were easy to negotiate, it would have been settled long ago, and it wouldn't be your turn. It's probably because you offended someone, so they're deliberately making things difficult for you to stop disobeying me!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hansheng gave a wry smile and said, "Yes, Sister Tang was right. Xu Changqing and Li Qiang wanted to use this opportunity to get rid of me. But, what a pity..."

Hearing the hint of joy in Xu Hansheng's tone, Tang Bing asked curiously, "What's the pity? Don't think that just because they can't kick you out of the county government office over this little thing, you'll fail your year-end performance review if this happens a few more times."

"At that time, a job transfer would be the least of your worries; they might even send you to a rural township. If they put you in the poverty alleviation office, you'll never be able to come back."

Working in the poverty alleviation office is a tough job. It's not uncommon to see people go there in their early twenties, full of vigor, and come back with graying temples.

Clearly, Tang Bing let slip that Xu Changqing had also revealed the plan he had laid out for Xu Hansheng.

It seems Tang Bing's sources of information are truly extensive.

Even though Xu Hansheng once held the reins of a province in his previous life, he is still very weak now, and even Tang Bing is much stronger than him.

Sometimes, memories from a past life can be useful, but within the system, your memories can't compete with the power of reality.

Especially for someone like Xu Hansheng, who had worked his way up to the director level in the water conservancy department in his previous life, apart from having some impression of the people in the water conservancy department, he was completely clueless about other departments.

For the time being, at least, we have no choice but to compromise and outwit Xu Changqing.

However, fortunately, while God closed one door for him, He also opened a window.

Tang Bing is his skylight!

"Sister Tang, I know you're doing this for my own good, but even a clay figure has some backbone, don't you think? If I just let him bully me like this, they'll think I'm a pushover and they'll squeeze me even harder."

Xu Hansheng sighed helplessly as he said, "Actually, I understand what you're saying. My family doesn't have any connections. Offending Director Xu would be a devastating blow for me."

"However, I believe Sister Tang definitely doesn't want to see me get killed by them."

Although Xu Hansheng didn't want to rely on women, his priority right now was to survive in the county government office.

As for everything else, none of that matters!

Hearing this, Tang Bing hesitated for a long time before saying to Xu Hansheng, "Although I really want to help you, I'm just a clerk, and there's very little I can do to help you."

Hearing this, Xu Hansheng couldn't help but laugh and say, "Sister Tang, that's enough. After get off work, I'd like to invite you to dinner. Do you have time, Sister Tang?"