Rebirth: My college entrance exam score was stolen? I turned the tables and made a billion.

Municipal Education Bureau, Director's Office.

On the large leather sofa, Chen Jianguo only dared to put half of his buttocks on the cushion.

At the same time, he stood up straight, with his hands neatly placed on his knees.

The reason is simple: this was the highest-level work report he had ever given in his life.

Because sitting at the head of the desk was none other than Vice Mayor Li, who was in charge of the city's culture, education, and health!

Yes, it's not just the director of the Municipal Education Bureau, but Vice Mayor Li!

Vice Mayor Li also had a copy of the People's Daily in his hand.

As he read, he tapped his fingers lightly on the edge of the newspaper and nodded repeatedly.

"Great article, truly a great article."

Vice Mayor Li put down the newspaper, picked up his teacup, and blew away the foam.

"Comrade Jianguo, your Songyang County has done a very solid job in basic education in recent years."

"This article not only has a lofty theme, but it also perfectly aligns with the provincial and even central government's pace of ideological liberation; it's very inspiring!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianguo seemed to spring up from his buttocks and stood up abruptly.

"Reporting to Mayor Li! This is all thanks to the foresight of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, and the skillful command of Director Wu of our Municipal Bureau. Songyang County has simply implemented the strategic spirit of our leaders into grassroots teaching!"

It must be said that Chen Jianguo is quite eloquent; he can rattle off a whole string of words with just a few words.

As soon as he said this, Director Wu of the Municipal Education Bureau, who was sitting next to him, also laughed.

"Yes, Mayor, Comrade Jianguo has been working in Songyang County for quite some years. He's a hard-working and capable man."

"He deserves a lot of credit for producing such a promising young talent this time."

Vice Mayor Li gave Chen Jianguo an approving look.

"He is neither arrogant nor impatient, and he can attribute his achievements to the collective, which shows a high level of awareness."

"The county should give these pragmatic cadres more responsibilities, and the municipal bureau should also pay close attention to them."

After speaking, Vice Mayor Li raised his hand and looked at his watch.

"Alright, I have a meeting to attend in the city, so I'll head out now."

"Director Wu, this article should be used as learning material for the entire city's education system and promoted properly."

"Don't worry, I'll arrange for someone to take care of it right away."

Director Wu and Chen Jianguo bowed and scraped all the way, escorting Vice Mayor Li to the stairwell.

Watching the vice mayor's car drive out of the compound, Director Wu turned around, patted Chen Jianguo on the shoulder, and led him back to his office.

As soon as he entered the room, Director Wu closed the door behind him and locked it from the inside.

With no outsiders around, Director Wu's official demeanor vanished instantly. He leaned back lazily in his leather chair, pulled out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, and tossed one to Chen Jianguo.

Chen Jianguo quickly took out a lighter and stepped forward to light it for Director Wu.

"Jianguo, you've really made a splash today."

Director Wu exhaled a smoke ring and sized up Chen Jianguo through the bluish-gray smoke.

"The deputy mayor praising you to your face is an extremely rare form of political capital."

Chen Jianguo smiled ingratiatingly: "It's all thanks to the guidance of my former superiors. Without your help, I wouldn't have had the honor of meeting Mayor Li."

Don't try to sweet-talk me.

Director Wu flicked his cigarette ash.

"Let me tell you too, I've already discussed your thoughts with your county party secretary."

"He also said that once the results are announced, he'll nominate your name at the Standing Committee meeting!"

"However..."

Director Wu chuckled and shook his head as he finished speaking.

"Jianguo, you're still too naive."

"Your new deputy county head, Lin Weimin, is no pushover."

"He doesn't get along with the old Party Secretary, do you think he'd just stand by and watch you rise to power?"

Chen Jianguo was stunned.

He naturally understood what those words meant.

This is indeed what he is most worried about.

"but......"

Director Wu took a slow, deliberate drag on his cigarette before changing the subject.

"Don't fixate on that small plot of land in the county."

"Old Qian from the Municipal Education Bureau will be stepping down next month, and the position of deputy director will become vacant."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianguo's head buzzed, and his blood boiled.

Deputy Director of the Municipal Education Bureau!

This is a real deputy-department-level position with real power, much better than that deputy county head who's caught in the middle!

"Director Wu! You mean...?"

Chen Jianguo's voice began to tremble.

Director Wu leaned back in his chair and smiled meaningfully.

"You've done a great job this time, and with the vice mayor's approval, it's only natural to transfer you up."

Director Wu drawled out his words.

"However, there are quite a few people in the city eyeing this position, so I need to smooth things over with them in every aspect."

"You can't be too relaxed with this activity."

Having been in officialdom for so many years, how could Chen Jianguo not hear this blatant hint?

This is clearly an attempt to extort kickbacks and buy their way in!

Chen Jianguo straightened up abruptly, placed his hands on the edge of the desk, and lowered his voice to make a solemn pledge.

"Boss! Don't worry! As long as you're willing to lend a hand, I'll cover all the expenses for this activity!"

"I guarantee everything will be arranged perfectly, so you won't have to worry about anything!"

"Getting on track."

Director Wu stubbed out his cigarette and laughed with satisfaction.

"Alright, hurry back and prepare for your county's great success in the college entrance examination."

"The best is yet to come!"