At the Pinnacle of Power: The Female Leader and Her Chief Advisor

8:15 a.m.

Lu Ming arrived at the municipal government early.

Whether his career can have a second spring depends on today.

Instead of going to the mayor's office, he went to the general affairs section in front of the office and found an empty seat.

8:45.

The junior staff members from the main building arrived one after another.

When the junior staff members saw Lu Ming, they were all taken aback.

"Lu Ming? What are you doing here?"

"That's an interesting point. Of course I'm here to work."

The group exchanged glances and guessed that Director Wang must have arranged a new position for him, which was why he was called over.

I just don't know where they've been assigned.

However, one thing is certain: it is definitely not a good place.

Either send him to the county or send him to the countryside to watch over the reservoir!

Anyway, life is definitely going to be tough!

Hmph, seeing Lu Ming fall from being the mayor's secretary, who was once the center of attention, to this state, these people are happier than if they themselves had been promoted.

After they sat down, they chatted as usual.

"Hey, did you guys hear? The new mayor is here to take office today."

"I've heard about it, but I haven't seen anyone yet."

"Have you seen the photos from the pre-appointment public notice? My goodness, she's so beautiful, like a big star."

"Who says otherwise? I just wonder who the new mayor will choose as his secretary."

"They wouldn't choose us anyway; secretaries are all picked from the secretarial department."

"Hey, you can't say that. Back in the day, didn't Mayor Song pick a secretary from among his drivers?"

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

Just then, a tall figure passed by the entrance of the General Affairs Department.

Everyone immediately fell silent, their eyes focused on the beautiful figure, and it wasn't until a while after she disappeared that they came back to their senses.

"That...that's the new mayor?"

"It's Mayor Yu!"

"My goodness, she's this beautiful in person too!"

"Her figure is absolutely stunning!"

This group of people acted as if they hadn't seen a woman in eight hundred years; their words were full of lust for her beauty.

At this moment, Lu Ming's heart jumped again.

According to the procedure, Mayor Yu will meet with the Executive Vice Mayor, the Secretary-General of the Municipal Government Office, and the Director of the Municipal Government Office one by one today.

Then the director of the city government office will recommend a secretary for her.

If Yu Wei chooses him, he will definitely receive a notification before lunch.

Time passed slowly, and at 9:30, Director Wang passed by the department entrance, glanced casually inside, and suddenly stopped.

Lu Ming?

What's this guy doing here?

Director Wang frowned, but since Mayor Yu was calling him, he didn't pay much attention.

He arrived at the mayor's office and knocked on the door.

"Please come in."

Director Wang pushed open the door and entered, his face beaming with smiles. He said, "Hello Mayor Yu, I am Wang Qiang, the office director."

Yu Wei nodded, gesturing for him to sit down, and then the two chatted for a while.

"Mayor Yu, I will send you a list of potential secretaries shortly."

Yu Wei neither agreed nor disagreed, but nodded and said "okay".

After the conversation ended, Wang Qiang returned to his office to prepare a draft list.

My phone rang as soon as I turned on my computer.

Upon looking at the screen, I saw that it was a call from Liang Qunfeng, the head of Xinhua District.

Liang Qunfeng and Wang Qiang were on good terms, so he spoke casually: "Old Wang, are you busy?"

"Hey, that's all. You called out of the blue, is something wrong?"

"What, can't I even chat with you if there's nothing wrong?"

"Not at all, it's my honor to have you, District Chief Liang, remember me."

After exchanging a few casual words and jokes, Liang Qunfeng finally explained his purpose!

"Old Wang, help me transfer Lu Ming to Xinhua District."

Wang Qiang asked in surprise, "Old Liang, are you running a fever?"

"Considering our good relationship, I have to remind you, at this juncture, getting too close to Lu Ming isn't a good thing!"

He knew that Liang Qunfeng's niece was dating Lu Ming, and thought that Liang Qunfeng wanted to help Lu Ming.

Liang Qunfeng laughed and said, "You're overthinking it. I didn't bring him here to help him."

"So what are you doing...?"

"That brat doesn't know what's good for him and made my niece angry. I'm going to teach him a lesson."

"I'm planning to throw him down there for a year or two, to really deflate his arrogance."

"If he doesn't get a good beating, he won't be able to see the situation clearly; he'll still think he's the mayor's secretary!"

Wang Qiang was worried about what to do with Lu Ming, but now someone has taken care of it for him.

"Oh, I see. Okay, I'll have him go find you and report right now."

Wang Qiang walked to the entrance of the main building, coughed deliberately, and said, "Hey Lu Ming, come here for a second."

Everyone in the department looked at Lu Ming, curious about what position Wang Qiang had assigned him.

Hearing Wang Qiang call his name, Lu Ming was overjoyed. He's here!

He originally thought it would be done at noon, but it was done before ten o'clock.

I must say, Mayor Yu is incredibly efficient!

After Lu Ming left with Wang Qiang, the crowd started discussing it again.

"Hey, where do you think Director Wang assigned him?"

"Who knows?"

"Hmph, shouldn't they be sent down to the countryside?"

"It's unlikely. I'd guess the archives are more likely."

……

Wang Qiang called Lu Ming to his office, pointed to a seat, and signed in: "Little Lu, please sit down."

Lu Ming suppressed his excitement and prepared to receive the good news.

But to everyone's surprise, Wang Qiang said, "District Chief Liang just called me..."

Wait a minute?

Who?

Liang Qunfeng?

What's that old bastard doing making that phone call?

"District Chief Liang said you have strong work abilities and specifically requested that you go there. Since you're currently unemployed, then go to Xinhua District."

Lu Ming's lips twitched violently.

What the hell is going on?

He thought Mayor Yu wanted him to be his secretary, but it turned out that Liang Qunfeng had taken him away.

The claim of being highly capable is just an excuse.

That old man just wants to suppress him!

Xinhua District is his territory. Once I get there, won't I be at his mercy?

Lu Ming almost cursed out loud.

You see, this is a crucial moment for him, waiting for Mayor Yu's reply, and Liang Qunfeng just had to come and cause trouble.

That's fucking damn good!

Lu Ming's face was gloomy, and he was furious!

However, he did not act impulsively.

Going to Xinhua District is fine, because if Yu Wei really chooses him as her secretary, no matter where he goes, transferring him back is just a matter of Yu Wei saying a word.

Having figured this out, Lu Ming asked, "When are we going?"

"Go now if you're free. I see District Chief Liang is quite anxious."

"Okay, I understand."

Lu Ming got up and left, while Wang Qiang breathed a long sigh of relief.

This hot potato has finally been dealt with.

We need to finalize the list of secretaries for Mayor Yu as soon as possible, so as not to keep her waiting!

……

Forty minutes later, Lu Ming drove to the Xinhua District Government.

He had been to this place several times before, so he knew the way well and went straight to Liang Qunfeng's office.

This time, however, he was stopped by Liang Qunfeng's secretary, Xu Jinquan, before he could even enter the door.

"Xiao Lu, what brings you here?"

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow and glanced at Xu Jinquan.

This person was only two or three years older than him. When Mayor Song was still in office, he always addressed him as Secretary Lu.

Now that Mayor Song is gone, he's directly calling on Xiao Lu?

Lu Ming said calmly, "District Chief Liang transferred me from the municipal government, saying there were work arrangements for me."

"Oh, about that? District Chief Liang told me about it. He asked me to tell you that you should go directly to the funeral home to report after you arrive."

"District Chief Liang is quite busy these days and doesn't have time to see random people."

"funeral parlor?"

Lu Ming had anticipated this.

Xu Jinquan sneered, "What's wrong? Judging from your tone, you seem dissatisfied with District Chief Liang's work assignment?"

Lu Ming ignored him and turned to leave.

Talking to this snobbish guy is just lowering your status.

Seeing Lu Ming turn to leave, Xu Jinquan shouted, "Stand right there! Did I say you could leave?"

Lu Ming ignored him and continued walking.

"Lu Ming, are you deaf? I told you to stand right there!"

Lu Ming continued to ignore him, which infuriated Xu Jinquan.

"I told you to stop right there, didn't you hear me?"

Lu Ming turned around irritably and said indifferently, "I heard you, I heard you. What are you barking like a dog? Didn't you tell me to go to the funeral home? Why are you making me stand here?"

Xu Jinquan narrowed his eyes slightly and said mischievously, "Lu Ming, the most important thing in life is to have self-awareness."

There's an old saying that goes, "Those who understand the times are the heroes."

"Now that you're in Xinhua District, you're in my hands. Believe me or not, with just one word from me, I can make sure you spend the rest of your life in that lousy funeral home!"

Lu Ming wasn't afraid at all, and said sarcastically, "Wow, Secretary Xu really has a lot of official airs! It scared me to death."

"You..." Xu Jinquan's chest heaved violently with anger.

That bastard doesn't even respect him!

He thought that Lu Ming, having lost power, would definitely fawn over him after seeing him.

I never expected him to have such guts!

"Alright, if you have something to say, then leave; if not, get lost. Don't keep me from reporting to the funeral home!"

After saying that, Lu Ming reached out and pulled Xu Jinquan away.

Xu Jinquan was furious, but the thought of Lu Ming going to the funeral home soon made him feel incredibly satisfied.

He crossed his arms, looked down at his opponent with a disdainful gaze, and said in an official tone, "I'd like to see how long you can keep laughing!"

Lu Ming scoffed, "What's it to you?"

"From now on, I'm Secretary Xu's contact at the funeral home. If anyone in your family dies in the future, remember to contact me. I'll give you a discount on urns—buy one get one free!"

After saying that, Lu Ming left without looking back.

It wasn't until he could no longer see anyone that Xu Jinquan realized that Lu Ming was cursing him.

"Lu Ming, you just wait, I'm not worthy of being the district chief's secretary if I don't ruin your father!"

Xu Jinquan never expected that, despite having the advantage, Lu Ming would gain the upper hand.

He returned to his seat and began to review his verbal exchange with Lu Ming, secretly regretting that he hadn't performed well.

If I could do it again, I would definitely be able to defeat him.

……