A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Then he pulled Zhong Xiaoai into his arms and kissed her, who had just been acting all proud and aloof.

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Then, Qi Tongwei prepared to open the car door and take Zhong Xiaoai for a race.

To everyone's surprise, Zhong Xiaoai began to resist at this point.

"Ugh, hahaha, don't open the car door and get in again, or your driving skills will get better and better. I finally feel better in your car, and I don't want to get hurt again! Honestly, every time I ride in your car it's like a roller coaster ride. Ugh, I haven't even agreed yet..."

At a meeting of the county government leadership in Jinshan County, Lüzhou City, Handong Province.

Zhang Dameng, Minister of the Organization Department of the CPC Luzhou Municipal Committee, is reading out a resolution.

Everyone present was staring at Zhang Dameng and listening to her voice.

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"Comrades, after deliberation by the Municipal Party Committee and with the approval of higher authorities, the following personnel appointments are hereby announced."

Comrade Li Dakang, formerly serving as secretary to Secretary Zhao Lichun, has demonstrated a high level of political awareness, a solid work style, and outstanding organizational and coordination abilities over the years. In view of his rich experience working alongside leaders and his exceptional leadership skills, the Municipal Party Committee has decided to appoint Comrade Li Dakang as the County Head of Jinshan County. It is hoped that he will continue to carry forward the fine traditions in his new position and lead all the people of Jinshan County to create an even more brilliant future.

After hearing Zhang Dameng's words, a round of applause broke out in the room.

Chen Hai noticed that Li Dakang hadn't looked at him since the meeting started, and felt that Li Dakang looked down on him.

Li Dakang's gaze and actions made Chen Hai feel very uncomfortable.

Then, the voice of Zhang Dameng, Minister of the Organization Department of the Lüzhou Municipal Party Committee, continued to ring out.

"Furthermore, Comrade Chen Hai, as an outstanding member of the political and legal system, has a background in law and politics and has worked in the judiciary for many years. He is not only familiar with the business but also understands the actual needs and operational mechanisms at the grassroots level. Comrade Chen Hai's appointment will undoubtedly inject new vitality into the rule of law and social stability of Jinshan County. Therefore, the Municipal Party Committee has decided to appoint Comrade Chen Hai as the Deputy County Head of Jinshan County in charge of police affairs and concurrently as the Director of the County Public Security Bureau. We expect Comrade Chen Hai to give full play to his advantages and make greater contributions to the overall security and rule of law in Jinshan County."

Chapter 505 Why did Chen Hai parachute in?

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang scoffed, "What nonsense! I don't know what connections Chen Hai used to get into Jinshan County and become a deputy county head."

I must have had the worst luck in the world to have my appointment announced on the same day as this guy.

Everyone knows that Chen Hai's father, Chen Yanshi, offended Qi Tongwei and was imprisoned.

He has a background in political and legal management; others may not know, but doesn't he know it himself?

Chen Hai never finished university; he dropped out.

As for his many years of work experience, let's not even mention that. He worked in an unknown township judicial office, not even as the director. How could he be qualified to be the deputy county head of Jinshan County?

Just as Li Dakang was frowning and indignant, Zhang Dameng, the Minister of the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, continued to speak.

"After receiving their appointment letters, please, the two comrades born in the 1960s, quickly assume your roles and work together with the vast number of cadres and the masses throughout the county to jointly promote all undertakings in Jinshan County to a new level. Let us give a warm round of applause to express our heartfelt congratulations and sincere welcome to Comrades Li Dakang and Chen Hai on their appointments!"

As Zhang Dameng's voice fell, applause erupted from the audience, but Li Dakang remained completely expressionless.

Then, Wang Dalu smiled and said.

"Comrades, first of all, please allow me, on behalf of the Jinshan County Government, to express my immense honor and excitement at being able to witness and participate in this important moment today. In the past period, I had the privilege of temporarily presiding over some of the work in Jinshan County before County Head Li Dakang officially took office. This experience made me deeply aware of the urgency and challenges of Jinshan County's development, and it also strengthened my determination to serve everyone in Jinshan County."

Today, with the official addition of Comrades Li Dakang and Chen Hai, I believe that Jinshan County's development will usher in a new chapter. Comrade Li Dakang, with his rich leadership experience and outstanding leadership skills, has demonstrated a high level of political awareness and a solid work style during his many years working alongside Secretary Zhao Lichun. His arrival will undoubtedly inject strong momentum into Jinshan County's development. As an elite member of the political and legal system, Comrade Chen Hai is not only familiar with the work but also deeply understands the actual needs of the grassroots. His addition will certainly provide a solid guarantee for the rule of law and social stability in Jinshan County.

On behalf of the Jinshan County Government, I express my firm support and warm welcome to the Municipal Party Committee's appointment. We believe that under the leadership of County Head Li Dakang and Deputy County Head Chen Hai, Jinshan County will surely overcome all difficulties on its path forward, achieve comprehensive economic and social development, and enable the people of Jinshan County to enjoy a better life.

At the same time, I hope that all leaders and cadres at all levels in the county will unite closely around the new leadership team, work together, and strive to contribute to the prosperity and development of Jinshan County. Let us join hands and create a more brilliant future for Jinshan County!

Finally, I would like to extend my sincerest welcome once again to County Head Li Dakang and Deputy County Head Chen Hai, and wish them both greater achievements in their future work, jointly writing a new chapter in the development of Jinshan County!

Listening to Wang Dalu's speech, Chen Hai recalled what Qi Tongwei had told him, warning him to be wary of Wang Dalu, saying that he had many business friends in society and that his relationships were very complicated.

Wang Dalu was actually quite depressed at this time. After the former county head was transferred and the position of county head of Jinshan County became vacant, the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee assigned him the task of presiding over the overall work of Jinshan County.

For a long time, everyone felt that they, as the deputy county head in charge of the work, had a chance of being promoted to the permanent position.

I've been in charge of the work for almost a year now, and suddenly Li Dakang is parachuted in from the province. What does this mean?

How can I face everyone again? It's like taking a one-year trial card for being a county magistrate, only to have it revoked when it expires. What's the difference?

Where am I lacking compared to Li Dakang? I'm relatively more knowledgeable about the business in Jinshan County, okay?

Li Dakang only has Zhao Lichun, the Party Secretary of Handong Province, as his backer, right?

If someone can easily become a county magistrate after working as a secretary to a leader for two years, what opportunities are there for a grassroots cadre like myself?

This Chen Hai is even more interesting. I heard he didn't even go to university. I wonder what connections he used to pull off this "parachuting" in...

It really is all about connections. Chen Hai probably doesn't have any really impressive connections, otherwise why has no one heard of him?

Maybe he's a relative of some section chief in the province who pulled some strings to get him in; anyway, the chances are much higher up there.

Those of us who are below have no chance.

Just as Wang Dalu was full of complaints, Li Dakang, as the newly appointed county magistrate of Jinshan County, began to speak:

"Comrades, first of all, I would like to express my heartfelt joy at being able to come to Jinshan County to work with you all and contribute to the development of this land. Here, I would like to express my special thanks to the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee for their trust in entrusting me with such an important task. At the same time, I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Comrade Zhang Dameng, Minister of the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee. It is your recommendation and support that has given me the opportunity to come here."

Upon hearing Li Dakang's words, a round of applause erupted from the audience.

Zhang Dameng knew that this was just Li Dakang being polite; how could she possibly be qualified to recommend Li Dakang?

He was parachuted in directly from the provincial level, thanks to Zhao Lichun's recommendation.

After the applause subsided slightly, Li Dakang continued.

"I know that every comrade is working silently for the development of Jinshan County, and I see and appreciate all your efforts. However, I must also say that the situation we face is severe, and the task is arduous. The development of Jinshan County requires the joint efforts of each and every one of us, and even more so, it requires us to unite as one and form a cohesive force."

When he was talking about these things, everything seemed normal, but what Li Dakang said next was rather jarring.

"To our new colleagues, such as Comrade Chen Hai, I want to say that your arrival has undoubtedly added new strength to Jinshan County. However, I also want to remind you that your incomplete academic studies and lack of experience in important positions may become obstacles on your path forward. Of course, this doesn't mean you lack ability, but rather that you need to study harder, adapt to the new work environment more quickly, and do every task more diligently."

Chapter 506 Wasn't the Han Dong Province a place of harmony between generals and ministers?

Li Dakang's words undoubtedly caused an uproar among the people present. What was going on?

Today, Li Dakang and Chen Hai are two leaders who were parachuted in; one is the county head of Jinshan County, and the other is the deputy county head of Jinshan County.

How come Li Dakang, the newly appointed county head, has already started to make things difficult for Chen Hai, the other newly appointed deputy county head, even though the meeting has only just begun?

Wang Dalu was already full of resentment, so how did such a dramatic scene suddenly unfold? How could these two parachuted-in officials from the provincial level be attacking each other?

Li Dakang, the county head parachuted into Jinshan County, was dissatisfied with Chen Hai. Chen Hai was bombarded by Li Dakang on his first day in office. How could he work in the future?

Li Dakang is not only the county magistrate, but also has Zhao Lichun, the secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, as his backer.

How could Chen Hai possibly have a chance to fight them?

Upon hearing this, Chen Hai thought to himself: Goodness, I felt before I came that this person would be difficult to get along with.

Damn it! They immediately started attacking me as soon as I arrived. How interesting!

Li Dakang's words seemed casual, his expression remained unchanged, and he continued:

"I believe that as long as we work together with one heart and one mind, Jinshan County will surely be able to radiate new vitality in our hands. I hope that every comrade can devote themselves to their work with a high sense of responsibility and mission, and contribute their own strength to the development of Jinshan County."

Finally, I would like to once again thank the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee and Minister Zhang Dameng for their trust and support. Let us work together for the future of Jinshan County!

As soon as Li Dakang finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

However, Chen Hai's clapping gestures looked like he was slacking off and just going through the motions.

Then, Zhang Dameng, the Minister of the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, looked at Chen Hai and said with a smile:

"Comrade Chen Hai, Jinshan County is a land full of challenges and opportunities. Your arrival will undoubtedly add new vitality to this land. We hope that you can give full play to your professional abilities and deep understanding of the grassroots, and work together with Comrade Li Dakang and all the cadres and people of the county to promote the vigorous development of various undertakings in Jinshan County. We look forward to you demonstrating extraordinary leadership and execution in your new position, and contributing your wisdom and strength to the development of Jinshan County. Now, please say a few words!"

After he finished speaking, Zhang Dameng started clapping, and the others followed suit.

This also included Wang Dalu. While clapping, Wang Dalu glanced at Li Dakang, only to find that Li Dakang was sitting there motionless and unresponsive.

Wang Dalu suddenly realized that this provincial party secretary's secretary was really something else; he had such a big attitude!

However, this also confirmed his suspicion that Chen Hai probably didn't have any powerful connections.

If he had some powerful backing, how could the secretary of Zhao Lichun, the Party Secretary of Handong Province, not know about it?

If Chen Hai had a powerful backer, would Li Dakang have shown such disrespect to him?

Zhang Dameng asked Chen Hai to say a few words, firstly because it was customary, and secondly because Zhang Dameng had worked in the organization department for many years and was very familiar with the process of parachuting in cadres.

Although he didn't know why Chen Hai had been parachuted into Jinshan County, he knew that Chen Hai definitely had powerful backers.

Zhang Dameng also wanted to take this opportunity to hear what Chen Hai had to say, and to listen to his tone and figure out who Chen Hai's backer really was.

If Li Dakang and Chen Hai really have a falling out in the future, I can discuss it with the city leaders and see who to side with.

Chen Hai smiled after hearing Zhang Dameng's words. He had endured so much in the past at the Laoqiao Town Judicial Office because he had no other choice.

Now that he has a brother-in-law, Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province, why should he still put up with it?

Then, Chen Hai slowly began to speak:

"Comrades, first of all, please allow me to express my excitement and honor. I am very happy to be able to stand here as the newly appointed deputy county head of Jinshan County and fight alongside you. This is thanks to the discerning eye of the Lüzhou Municipal Party Committee and the recommendation and trust of Comrade Zhang Dameng, Minister of the Organization Department of the Lüzhou Municipal Party Committee. Here, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to the Municipal Party Committee and pay my highest respect to Minister Zhang Dameng."

Hearing these platitudes, Li Dakang's face darkened, as if he were very angry and helpless.

However, what followed was not Chen Hai's usual platitudes.

"I know that my academic journey has not been smooth sailing, and I still need to accumulate experience in grassroots work. But it is precisely these shortcomings that make me cherish every opportunity to learn and practice even more. Fortunately, I have gained the appreciation and support of Comrade Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province. He has high hopes for me and encouraged me to bravely embark on this path of serving the people. I will remember this kindness and turn it into motivation to move forward."

Upon hearing this, the scene immediately erupted in commotion. Wasn't the meaning clear enough? This newly appointed deputy county head was a man of Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province.

Upon hearing this, Wang Dalu thought to himself: This is a good opportunity. Everyone knows that Qi Tongwei is the most powerful person in Handong Province.

Could it be that Li Dakang's slander of Chen Hai is Zhao Lichun's pent-up resentment towards Qi Tongwei, which his secretary is venting here?

Wait a minute, didn't I hear that the generals and ministers of Handong Province were on good terms?

Wasn't it said that Zhao Lichun and Qi Tongwei were in cahoots? How come it seems that's not the case now?

Are these all just rumors? Are the two actually at odds?

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dameng thought to himself: "So that's why. Who has the ability to parachute a low-level cadre from the judicial office in Laoqiao Town to Jinshan County as deputy county head? It turns out to be Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province."

That's not surprising. Everyone knows that Qi Tongwei has the power to appoint and dismiss personnel in the entire Handong region.

Li Dakang's eyes widened when he heard Chen Hai's words.

What did Chen Hai say? That Qi Tongwei parachuted him into Jinshan?

Really? Impossible! His father, Chen Yanshi, was "nailed" to death by Qi Tongwei. Even with a critical illness notice, he couldn't get medical parole.

How could he promote Chen Hai?

That's true. With Chen Hai's education and qualifications, he shouldn't be qualified to come to Jinshan County, right? Could it be that the person they brought for him was really Qi Tongwei?