Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Zhang Ke put down his book and tied Wu Chunlin's tie. "Chunlin, I've heard about what happened at the meeting."

Governor Song's invitation is a way of giving you a way out.

I think not freezing it is actually better for you.

He doesn't want to completely negate the work of your organization department.

People live a face, and trees live a skin.

Since we don't have a chance to improve for the time being, it's best to be a nice guy and not offend anyone.

Wu Chunlin nodded. "Wife, I understand. You study modern and contemporary literature, so give me some advice."

Yup!

No one can be trusted as much as his wife Zhang Ke. She's a professor, after all, and she'll definitely stand by his side.

Zhang Ke smoothed the wrinkles on Wu Chunlin's shoulders. "Chunlin, I've told you countless times that the most important thing for an official is never to take sides or be opportunistic, but to be an upright person and do things in a down-to-earth manner."

What you've done in Handong is being watched by those below and those above.

As the Minister of the Organization Department, you hold the power of personnel appointments and should be fair, prudent, and impartial.

Don't be opportunistic or blindly follow the crowd. Sticking to your principles is more effective than any scheming.

I don't believe it. If you just do your job steadily and don't make any mistakes, who can do anything to you?

Yes!

Wu Chunlin is only temporarily unable to improve; no one can make him regress.

Wu Chunlin felt a pang of pain as he listened to Zhang Ke's words.

It turns out I have a wonderful wife.

During this period, I trusted Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu too much, forgetting that Zhang Ke was the one who understood me best.

He spent half his life going ups and downs, always striving to be the best, but in the end, he was not as insightful and clear-headed as his wife, who was a teacher.

It really is a case of the siege mentality.

"I've got it. Watch my performance."

Zhang Ke nodded slightly and then pointed out the most crucial step: "Chunlin, admitting your mistake in person is a must, but making amends afterward is a skill."

Drinking tea is just the icebreaker; if you want to repair the relationship, you need to take the initiative.

Wu Chunlin looked up at the woman. "Wife, what do you mean?"

I felt that my wife, who wasn't pursuing a career in government, was a bit unfathomable today.

Zhang Ke shook his head and smiled. "Chunlin, choose a suitable time, prepare gifts, and pay a visit to Governor Song."

The meeting was conducted in an official capacity.

Visiting someone privately is a gesture of goodwill.

In official matters, one must follow the rules; in private matters, one must maintain proper boundaries. Neither is dispensable.

You need to show him that you not only know how to admit your mistakes and correct them, but also understand how to respect the overall situation and know your place.

Besides, Song Yunhui is your superior. He just arrived in Handong and invited you for tea. What's wrong with you paying a visit to your superior?

A single word awakens one from a dream.

Wu Chunlin suddenly understood, and his tightly furrowed brows completely relaxed. "Wife, I bet on Sha Ruijin, but I forgot that Sha Ruijin and Song Yunhui are colleagues at the same level."

Sha Ruijin can do what Wu Chunlin and Song Yunhui can do.

Looking at her man, Zhang Ke felt that her choice back then was not wrong.

"Chunlin, go ahead, go early, don't be late and give Governor Song something to complain about. Also, don't waste time with Tian Guofu."

Wu Chunlin tugged at Zhang Ke's hand. "Okay, wife, I'll try my best not to associate with that old scoundrel Tian Guofu from now on."

Zhang Ke took out a bag of pistachios. "I just bought them yesterday. I haven't eaten them yet. It wouldn't look good to go empty-handed."

Wu Chunlin felt that his wife was a remarkable and insightful helpmate.

He kissed the woman and said, "I'll be back early tonight."

Let's go to bed early tonight.

Zhang Ke gently nudged Wu Chunlin, "Chunlin, be serious, go on, go on."

the other side.

Sha Ruijin's office.

After receiving a phone call from Song Yunhui's secretary, Tian Guofu and Ren Zhimin both came to see Sha Ruijin.

Sha Ruijin was still on the phone.

Secretary Bai arranged for them to sit on the sofa.

Tian Guofu immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Having spent half his life navigating the officialdom, and with a background in discipline inspection, he was naturally most sensitive to all sorts of schemes and traps.

Ren Zhimin's sense of frustration remained undiminished.

Tian Guofu turned his head to the side and lowered his voice to a whisper, afraid of disturbing Sha Ruijin's phone call.

"Governor Zhimin, Song Yunhui's sudden invitation to tea at this time is not so simple."

Ren Zhimin looked up, a bitter smile on his face. "Secretary Guofu, in my opinion, it's nothing at all. To put it bluntly, it's just a cup of water."

He paused, looked directly at Tian Guofu, and then asked, "Secretary Guofu, are you going to the tea party today?"

Tian Guofu shook his head without hesitation, raised his hand and waved it twice, "No. I'd rather die than go. Anyone who goes is a fool."

In his eyes, Song Yunhui had all the standing committee members seemingly chatting and drinking tea when he first arrived in Handong, but in reality, he was taking the opportunity to win people's hearts.

They had just used Ren Zhimin as a scapegoat to establish their authority during the day, and then had everyone summoned for questioning that very evening.

Going to this kind of treacherous teahouse means you're at a disadvantage.

Saying too much leads to mistakes, and saying too little also leads to mistakes.

It's not as good as it is.

Anyway, although Tian Guofu said he wouldn't go, he had already decided in his heart that he had to go.

We still have to give face to the Second Provincial Government.

Ren Zhimin nodded in agreement, "Secretary Guofu, since you're not going, I won't go either. Anyone who goes is a fool."

At this moment, he was filled with fear of Song Yunhui and couldn't even avoid him. He would never take the initiative to approach Song Yunhui and invite humiliation.

Instead of putting on a smiling face and listening to criticism, it's better to stay put, make fewer mistakes, and avoid causing trouble.

Once bitten, twice shy.

Sha Ruijin was still on the phone, saying, "Okay, Dad, I understand! I'll listen to you!"

A few seconds later, he hung up the phone.

After hanging up the receiver, Sha Ruijin looked at the two men and said, "Secretary Guofu, Comrade Zhimin, come with me to Song Yunhui's place for tea."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tian Guofu and Ren Zhimin were both stunned.

Tian Guofu scratched his head awkwardly, "Secretary Sha, I don't think this tea is any good."

There's really no need to go.

Sha Ruijin glanced at him, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Guofu, you're still too rigid. You don't understand the intricacies of this."

This isn't about the tea; it's about etiquette and manners.

Song Yunhui is being sensible.

Ren Zhimin was a little confused. "Secretary Sha, what do you mean? I don't quite understand."

Sha Ruijin placed his fingers on the table and said, "According to the rules, I am the top official of Handong, the newly appointed regional governor. Other officials should pay me a visit as soon as possible."

This is the rule, the procedure, and the respect.

You two did a great job.

Tian Guofu raised his right hand. "Secretary Sha, you flatter me. I, Tian Guofu, am utterly loyal to you."

Sha Ruijin waved his hand and said, "Secretary Guofu, don't be in such a hurry. Let me finish. Song Yunhui is senior and high-ranking. He is a cadre appointed by the higher authorities and was transferred to a ministerial position. He is proud of his status and refuses to lower himself to pay a visit. This is his confidence and his capital. But his refusal to visit does not mean he is ignorant of the rules."

Ren Zhimin was a little confused. "Secretary Sha, what does this have to do with inviting us for tea?"

Actually, I really didn't have the face to go.

Sha Ruijin leaned back on the sofa and spread his hands. "Song Yunhui's initiative to invite us for tea is a compromise."

It was a way of giving me face, saving me the trouble of a formal visit, but still making sure all the proper etiquette and preparations were done properly.