In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

Today, the meeting was a county mayor's office meeting to discuss the matter of strictly prohibiting public officials in Linchuan County from drinking alcohol during working days. No one expected that Li Feitu would not only have all the dozen or so people from the supervision office attend, but also specifically mention Chen Jingcheng's name at the meeting and even directly promise to promote Chen Jingcheng to the deputy section chief level.

This was something no one expected, including all the deputy county heads, who were all extremely surprised.

Chen Jingcheng has only been working in the government office as Li Feitu's secretary for a few days.

I haven't even been working for a full year yet, and I'm only twenty-three years old.

Moreover, they had not yet achieved anything.

Even if Li Feitu wanted to give Chen Jingcheng an important position, others would think that promoting Chen Jingcheng would take some time, at least until Chen Jingcheng achieved some results.

Besides, it doesn't really matter whether it's a few months earlier or later, regardless of rank. Chen Jingcheng is already Li Feitu's secretary and is also about to become the director of the supervisory office with real power. Under these circumstances, Li Feitu doesn't really need to do this. Waiting a few months won't hurt, and what's wrong with waiting two years?

But Li Feitu said this in front of everyone today.

That means he will definitely do it.

Chen Jingcheng was also full of surprises, but it would be a lie to say he wasn't delighted.

Whether someone is at the deputy section chief level or not, there is ultimately a fundamental difference.

Once he becomes a deputy section chief, he will be a legitimate leading cadre, even if he doesn't hold a substantive position; his rank will still be there.

But he still didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

"County Magistrate, thank you for your concern, I am very grateful. It's just that I haven't achieved anything yet. Actually, it's okay to wait a little longer."

However, before Chen Jingcheng could finish speaking, Li Feitu shook his head and said, "When I, Li Feitu, use people, I want everyone to understand that as long as they work hard, they will be given what they deserve."

"Those who don't work hard won't get what they want."

"If I don't use capable, hardworking, and responsible cadres, why should I use those who are sycophantic, irresponsible, or even lawless and undisciplined?"

"No, I want to tell everyone that as long as you have the ability, responsibility, willingness to take on challenges, and a desire to do things, then as long as you can achieve something, I, Li Feitu, will use you, can use you, and dare to use you!"

"Alright, Jingcheng, you don't need to say anything more. This matter is settled. Of course, whether you can get this deputy section chief position depends on whether the organization approves it. However, I don't think there's a big problem because you fully meet the conditions for promotion."

Does it meet the requirements?

Whether it fits or not, Chen Jingcheng himself doesn't know.

But he knew that Li Feitu had already made his decision, so there was no point in him saying anything more.

Besides, this is definitely not a bad thing for him.

He also believed that Li Feitu's sudden promotion was probably a signal that working for him, Li Feitu, would not be a loss.

Moreover, it must be said that Li Feitu's offer was quite generous. At least, all of the dozen or so people in the inspection office had excited expressions on their faces, eager to try and make a name for themselves right now.

Just when everyone thought things had reached this point and the meeting was about to end.

Li Feitu spoke up once again.

"There's one more thing I'd like to mention. Recently, through my observation, some people, whether due to health reasons or ability limitations, may not be quite adapting to the current division of responsibilities for county magistrates. So, I'm just reminding you all that once we're done with these next few days, the division of responsibilities for county magistrates will be re-discussed, so please be prepared."

Upon hearing this, the deputy county heads present were all dumbfounded.

Li Feitu actually wanted to change the division of labor among county magistrates.

It's important to understand that the influence of a deputy county head within the county, even if they are not a member of the standing committee, depends entirely on the specific unit and area they are in charge of.

Just kidding. Can a deputy county head in charge of local history be compared to a deputy county head in charge of culture, education, and healthcare?

How can a deputy county head in charge of a leisurely and powerless position have the same say as a deputy county head in charge of transportation construction?

The division of responsibilities among county heads determines the status and influence of a deputy county head within the county, as well as the extent of that influence and future prospects.

Li Feitu has been here for over a month and hadn't considered this idea before, but now he has.

Everyone knew that this was Li Feitu's counterattack, or rather, a warning, after he was preparing to fight Secretary Zhao.

However, regardless of whether others are willing or happy, Li Feitu is the county magistrate.

The meeting ended quickly.

The contents of today's county mayor's office meeting will soon be spread everywhere.

As for how much of a stir this meeting will cause, it's hard to say right now.

But at this moment, everyone is waiting for the Standing Committee meeting to convene.

Perhaps this ban on drinking alcohol cannot be delayed and will definitely be passed. However, many people already know that there are two other topics to be discussed at the Standing Committee meeting.

One issue is the deputy director-level position of Director Liu of the Industry and Information Technology Bureau, and the other is the issue that Li Feitu mentioned at the county mayor's office meeting, which is to promote Chen Jingcheng to the deputy section chief level.

These two issues, under normal circumstances, would not have caused much of a stir, especially for Chen Jingcheng, who is only a deputy section chief, and would not have caused such a great uproar.

However, the situation is completely different now.

Director Liu's deputy directorship was clearly a counterattack by Secretary Zhao against County Head Li Feitu, and also a reminder to all cadres in Linchuan County that he, Secretary Zhao, is the County Party Secretary and the top leader of Linchuan County.

Chen Jingcheng's position as deputy section chief was Li Feitu's way of telling everyone about his standards for personnel selection. Also, with the same suitcase, he, Li Feitu, was the deputy secretary of the county party committee, but he was still the county head!

The outcome is still uncertain!

Suddenly, a dark cloud seemed to gather in the officialdom of Linchuan County, so oppressive that many people could hardly breathe.

Chen Jingcheng is, in fact, already at the center of this storm.

After the meeting, Chen Jingcheng returned to the Inspection Office and convened a meeting of all staff members.

As the director of the Inspection Office, County Head Li attached great importance to the Inspection Office, so Chen Jingcheng had no choice but to emphasize it again and again.

If there are no problems in the inspection office, everything is fine. But if there are problems with the people in the inspection office, Chen Jingcheng will bear the leadership responsibility.

Looking at the dozen or so people standing in the large office on the first floor, Chen Jingcheng smiled and said, "Find a place to sit. There's no need to be so nervous or serious."

"I'd like to have a few words with you all. This isn't a formal meeting, and there's no need to take notes, but please, everyone, listen carefully!"

"Today, we won't talk about anything else, just our future—my future, and yours!"