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

Chen Jingcheng arrived at the office at 7:30 a.m. on Monday.

Today will be very busy.

But today will also be very meaningful.

At 8:00 a.m., the government office held its weekly work meeting.

This time, Chen Jingcheng was not as awkward as before. Sitting in the leader's seat, he felt completely at ease.

The government office staff present had already become accustomed to and accepted Chen Jingcheng's position. Perhaps some of them were jealous, envious, or had other emotions.

However, no one can deny that Chen Jingcheng has firmly secured his position.

He is already a deputy section-level cadre and is about to become the deputy director of the government office. He is a true member of the government office's leadership team. If he is not qualified to sit there, then who is?

Director Gao sat at the conference table and looked at everyone, saying, "Today's meeting won't be long. At 8:30, a mobilization meeting will be held throughout the county to prohibit public officials from drinking alcohol during working days."

"Everyone is already very clear about this."

"I want to emphasize this point."

"We are staff members of the government office, and we represent the image of the county government. This matter was initiated by the county head, so we must take the lead."

"Therefore, during this period, from Monday to Friday at noon, everyone is strictly prohibited from drinking alcohol. There is absolutely no room for complacency!"

"If drinking alcohol is necessary for official business or when accompanying leaders, it must be reported in advance."

"If anyone is found out, reported, or punished because of this, don't call me. I can't handle this matter."

"At the same time, don't call Director Jing Cheng. He won't get involved in this matter."

"Did you all understand?"

If something happens to people in the government office when other units don't have problems, it would be a real joke. So, Director Gao is being very serious, and this matter must be taken very seriously.

"Director Jing Cheng will explain the specifics to everyone later. Also, Director Jing Cheng is already a deputy section chief and will soon become the deputy director of our office, so everyone should be aware of this."

"Director Jingcheng, why don't you tell us about this inspection of drinking on weekdays? The Party Committee, the government, and the County Discipline Inspection Commission will all be involved, and they will be conducting cross-inspections. So, you know the situation best, so please tell us what you think."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingcheng nodded, then looked at everyone and said, "Okay, Director Gao, there's not much to say, just a reminder to everyone."

"Comrades, this issue of banning alcohol on weekdays is not a trivial matter. It is a necessary decision made by County Chief Li in order to change the official atmosphere in Linchuan County and to change the extremely bad impression and reputation of some people in the hearts of the people."

"When can't you drink alcohol? Why does it have to be during weekdays?"

"I know that some people may think this is making a mountain out of a molehill, or that things are a bit too harsh, but this matter has reached a point where it must be done."

"The ban on alcohol during workdays does not mean a complete ban on alcohol. After all, in some special circumstances, such as official receptions or investment promotion, it is not feasible not to drink."

"But if you drink alcohol, you must report it."

At this point, Chen Jingcheng thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "We are government office staff members, and we must set an example in this matter. Let me make it clear first: if I find out, or if someone else finds out, then I'm sorry, I can only handle this matter officially. If we do not set an example and restrain ourselves, then it will be the greatest irresponsibility to the county government leaders and to ourselves."

"Also, I know everyone is wondering, in the previous ban, the scope of drinking on weekdays was only defined at noon. As for the evening, the requirements were not very strict. Apart from emergency duty, special posts, and standby personnel, ordinary comrades who do not have work tasks can have a small gathering or drink in moderation, which is not a problem."

"But this time, the ban requires a complete ban on alcohol consumption during the entire lunch break from Monday to Friday on weekdays!"

"This was a decision made after careful consideration by the leaders. Because this is just the beginning, it must be taken very seriously, and everyone must be aware of the situation. That's why we did it this way."

"However, I can also tell you that there is a specific timeframe for this. It may take half a month or a month. Once everyone understands that they should not drink excessively during weekdays, even at night, so as not to affect their work the next day or the image of public officials, then perhaps they will gradually relax the restrictions on drinking at night."

"However, banning alcohol at noon will be a long-term task, so please be prepared."

In previous documents, it was indeed considered that a complete ban on alcohol on weekday evenings was in place, so it was not intended to be implemented. Instead, the plan was to strictly prohibit drinking at noon.

However, Secretary Zhao forcibly changed this document. According to Secretary Zhao, if it was going to be done, it should be done thoroughly. Not only should alcohol be completely banned at noon on weekdays, but it should also be banned in the evening. At the same time, drinking alcohol should not be allowed on rest days. Secretary Zhao wanted all public officials in Linchuan County to stay away from alcohol completely!

This is more than just a one-size-fits-all approach; it's clearly an attempt to vent all the grievances of Linchuan County's public officials on County Chief Li.

Since County Chief Li had put him in an awkward position at the Standing Committee meeting and forced him to sign the document, he decided to go even further and make the alcohol ban during working days a complete ban for all times of the day.

Once this ban is implemented, it is easy to imagine how much resentment will arise. It will not only affect public officials, but also the catering industry in Linchuan County. Whether it is a large hotel, a small restaurant, or a street stall, it will be severely affected.

This is an open conspiracy!

Li Fei's overt scheme.

Since returning last night, Li Feitu has been making a strong push, which is why this document was formed today.

Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited during workdays. On Friday evenings and Saturdays and Sundays, people who are not on duty, on standby, or in special positions may drink alcohol normally.

Even so, it has had a significant impact on staff and the catering industry in Linchuan County.

However, Chen Jingcheng also understood that this was a necessary process, a painful process.

In the early stages of the alcohol ban, it is essential to make everyone realize that the county party committee and government are not joking; they are determined to rectify some unhealthy practices.

Gradually, once people get used to it, they will consciously stop drinking on weekdays, or avoid drinking unless necessary, and drink less alcohol. That would be considered a success.

Chen Jingcheng looked at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Today's meeting will be held in the form of a video conference. Leaders of the four county-level bodies will participate, and the secretaries of the township party committees will attend the main venue. Township heads will lead their township leadership teams, and party members and cadres from villages and communities will attend the meeting at their respective township branch venues."

"The top party and government leaders and discipline inspection team leaders of all units will attend the meeting at the main venue."

All members of the county discipline inspection commission leadership team attended the meeting.

"Similarly, the directors and deputy directors of the county party committee office and the government office, as well as all the party committee supervision staff and government supervision staff, all attended the meeting."

"I think you should understand how important this meeting is just by looking at the scale and scope of the event."

"So, gentlemen, remember your place, remember the example you should set."

Afterwards, Chen Jingcheng checked the time and said softly to Director Gao, "Director Gao, I've said everything I need to say. The meeting is about to start, so I'll go to the county head's office first."