A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Then I can't afford to offend him. The old man I've been serving has even ruined both of my daughters' lives. Who can afford to offend him?

Chapter 507 The cadres that Qi Tongwei has his eye on are truly useful!

Wait a minute, Li Dakang suddenly remembered that Chen Hai had an older sister named Chen Yang.

That Chen Yang is Qi Tongwei's man! Damn it! I've figured it out now, I was too hasty just now!

Thinking of this, Li Dakang's stiff expression suddenly softened, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

Chen Hai then continued.

"At the same time, I have also noticed that some of our team members, such as County Head Li Dakang, may lack direct experience in grassroots work, but their leadership skills and macro vision are equally valuable assets to us. I am willing and believe that all of you deputy county heads who have long been rooted in the grassroots will work with me to make up for these shortcomings with our practical experience and hands, to help County Head Li better integrate into Jinshan County, better understand our grassroots, and carry out your work in a more down-to-earth manner."

Upon hearing this, Wang Dalu realized that he had just been narrow-minded.

It seems that Chen Hai is really one of Qi Tongwei's men, the governor of Handong Province. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so assertive.

Damn it! So, in order to improve myself, who should I support?

It seems that the power to appoint and dismiss cadres in Handong Province is in the hands of Qi Tongwei, the boss behind Chen Hai.

Thinking of this, Wang Dalu glanced at Li Dakang beside him, only to find him wearing a beaming smile.

What the hell is going on? I was furious when I first heard their name, and now they're saying right to my face that I, as a secretary, have no grassroots experience and can't do the job, and you're laughing?

At this moment, Zhang Dameng, the Minister of the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, immediately understood that this was a contest between the secretary of the Provincial Party Secretary and the confidant of the Governor.

No need to ask, in Handong, wherever Qi Tongwei is, just blindly support Qi Tongwei.

In this round, I'm on Chen Hai's side!

Then, Chen Hai added another sentence.

"The development of Jinshan County requires not individual glory, but teamwork and the joint efforts of every comrade. I will dedicate all my enthusiasm and ability to the construction of Jinshan County, working together with everyone to overcome all difficulties on the road ahead and jointly write a new chapter in the development of Jinshan County. I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, the future of Jinshan County will be even brighter!"

Upon hearing this, everyone thought, "These words are quite strong! What we need is not personal glory!" This newly arrived deputy county head is certainly assertive!

While everyone was still a bit confused, no one expected that a county magistrate and a deputy county magistrate would be parachuted in today, and they would start fighting right away.

Wang Dalu took a deep breath, and then hadn't quite reacted yet.

Li Dakang smiled and brought the microphone to his mouth.

"Well, I think what I said just now might have been a bit too direct, or even, well, a bit too extreme. Comrade Chen Hai, I want to apologize to you. Sometimes I'm just... well, I don't think things through when I speak, and I tend to say hurtful things when I get excited. Actually, I have absolutely no complaints about you, really. We're both working for the development of Jinshan County, right?"

Everyone looked over and realized that Li Dakang hadn't said that at all! What did he mean by this?

Wang Dalu stared wide-eyed at Li Dakang, somewhat bewildered.

Li Dakang didn't care about the opinions of those around him at all and continued to speak with a smile.

"As for Governor Qi Tongwei, he is the backbone of our Handong Province and our leader. I admire Governor Qi from the bottom of my heart. His promotion of you, Comrade Chen Hai, must be because he values ​​your ability and potential, which shows that you are a person who can do great things. In the future, I will learn more from you in my work and report to Governor Qi more often, so that the work of our Jinshan County can reach a higher level."

Upon hearing this, Wang Dalu wondered, "What does this mean? Li Dakang was just so upright and incorruptible, but he immediately lost his temper upon hearing Qi Tongwei's name?"

Zhang Dameng immediately recognized him as the secretary of Zhao Lichun, the secretary of the provincial party committee of Handong Province. He had changed course so quickly and turned around as soon as he realized something was wrong!

Chen Hai, however, became expressionless and showed no intention of paying any attention to Li Dakang.

However, Li Dakang still smiled at Chen Hai and continued speaking.

"We all work for the Xia Kingdom and serve everyone. No matter who promoted us or sent us, our goal is the same: to improve the lives of the people of Jinshan County. So, Comrade Chen Hai, let's communicate and cooperate more in the future to do a good job in Jinshan County, so that the leaders above can rest assured and the people below can be satisfied. What do you say?"

Chen Hai smiled slightly after hearing Li Dakang's words.

Chen Hai knew that now was not the time to break ties with Li Dakang.

Since Li Dakang is, after all, the county head of Jinshan County, if I really fall out with Li Dakang, it may be difficult to carry out my work in the future.

Since Li Dakang had just given him a way out, he wasn't stupid enough to just take it.

Thinking of this, Chen Hai also put the microphone in front of him next to his mouth.

"County Chief Dakang, I, Chen Hai, came to Jinshan County with no other intention than to do my job well and bring benefits to the people of Jinshan County. Before I came, Governor Qi Tongwei specifically called me to his home and had a talk with me. I have kept every word of the Governor’s words in mind, especially his emphasis on distinguishing between primary and secondary tasks, understanding my own position, and fully cooperating with you, County Chief Dakang."

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang realized that this (Wang Qian) was Qi Tongwei's man. Although he wasn't the legitimate wife's brother, he was still the "Imperial Brother-in-Law."

Li Dakang then looked at Chen Hai with a smile.

Wang Dalu was a little unaccustomed to it. Li Dakang changed too quickly. How could he change his expression faster than turning the pages of a book?

This proves that Li Dakang is a two-faced person, obsequious and eager to please his superiors, but potentially very harsh and ruthless towards his subordinates.

However, Chen Hai is even more terrifying. He said directly that before coming here, Qi Tongwei not only talked to him, but also went to Qi Tongwei's house!

This must be someone from the legendary Qi family clique; there's no escaping it. In Handong Province, Qi Tongwei is in charge of cadres.

Look at Chen Hai's education and resume. Qi Tongwei is able to value him so much. What does that say?

This shows that if Governor Qi takes a liking to you, he will genuinely give you an important position!

Chapter 508 Li Dakang's jog and hurdles

Wang Dalu figured it out: this question is simple, just blindly choose Qi Tongwei, and support Chen Hai!

Chen Hai, of course, had no idea what everyone was thinking, so he continued.

“I am well aware that as a newly appointed deputy county head, I still have much to learn and adapt to. Therefore, in my future work, I will humbly seek your advice and actively communicate and coordinate with other colleagues to work together to do a good job in Jinshan County. I believe that under your leadership, County Head Dakang, and with everyone's joint efforts, Jinshan County will surely usher in a brighter tomorrow.”

Upon hearing Chen Hai's words, enthusiastic applause immediately erupted in the audience.

It's not that everyone thinks Chen Hai's words are good, but rather that everyone thinks Chen Hai's relationship with Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province, is genuinely good!

Li Dakang, too, clapped his hands amidst laughter.

When Zhang Dameng, the Minister of the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, saw this, she realized that there was no real danger; the conflict between Li Dakang and Chen Hai had been resolved, which made things much easier.

Then, Zhang Dameng addressed everyone present with a smile.

"Comrades, today we are here to witness the opening of a new chapter for Jinshan County, and also to witness a unique 'confrontation' and reconciliation. First of all, I would like to highly commend the way the newly appointed County Head, Comrade Li Dakang, and the newly appointed Deputy County Head, Comrade Chen Hai, handled the situation. Faced with the initial disagreement, they demonstrated a high degree of political wisdom and a mature and steady attitude, preventing the conflict from escalating, and instead quickly finding a consensus and shaking hands in reconciliation. This spirit of prioritizing the overall situation and the development of Jinshan County is precisely what every cadre in Xiaguo should learn and practice."

Comrade Li Dakang, as our newly appointed county head, has already earned everyone's recognition for his leadership abilities and macro-level vision. As for Comrade Chen Hai, a close confidant of Governor Qi Tongwei, his arrival undoubtedly injects new vitality and hope into Jinshan County. The fact that these two comrades were able to resolve their misunderstandings so quickly and work together fills me with confidence for the future of Jinshan County.

Here, I would also like to specifically mention Comrade Qi Tongwei, Governor of Handong Province. Governor Qi's discerning eye in selecting and appointing personnel is evident to all. His ability to recognize and select a young, promising, and outstanding cadre like Chen Hai to be sent to Jinshan County demonstrates his emphasis on the development of Jinshan County and his trust in our work. I believe that under Governor Qi's leadership and care, Jinshan County will surely usher in an even more brilliant tomorrow.

I have high expectations for Comrade Chen Hai. He has rich theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and has also received personal guidance and promotion from Governor Qi. I believe he will be able to make great strides and achieve remarkable results in Jinshan County.

Finally, I would like to once again express my highest respect and gratitude to Governor Qi Tongwei. It is thanks to your wise leadership and selfless dedication that Handong Province enjoys its prosperity and stability today. We will certainly unite closely around you and work together to contribute all our strength to the development of Handong Province and Jinshan County!

Upon hearing this, everyone realized that the Minister of the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee was truly sparing no praise for Qi Tongwei.

Now everyone understands that Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province, holds absolute authority in the province, and this is not just a rumor.

Otherwise, the head of the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee wouldn't have been able to openly express his loyalty and praise for Qi Tongwei at such a meeting.

Wang Dalu also realized that Handong Province was Qi Tongwei's domain, and what were the others doing making a fuss about?

Thinking of this, Wang Dalu glanced at Li Dakang beside him. What was Li Dakang up to just now?

After all that fuss and making a fool of yourself, in the end you still have to back down.

Soon after the meeting, Li Dakang, the newly appointed county head of Jinshan County, caught up with Chen Hai, the newly appointed deputy county head of Jinshan County, who was about to leave, by jogging and hurdling.

"Chen Hai, I was a little confused during that meeting just now, and I might have said something without thinking. Please don't take it to heart! Your brother here, sigh, I'm getting old. When I was working with Secretary Lichun, I stayed up too many nights, and sometimes my mind doesn't work as well as yours. We're all doing this for the good of Jinshan County. If there's anything wrong, just tell me, and we'll discuss it together. Don't let this little thing affect our brotherly relationship, and don't delay important matters for the county. Remember, we're in the same boat; we have to work together to keep Jinshan County sailing steadily forward!"

Chen Hai had long known that his brother-in-law, Qi Tongwei, was remarkable. Back then, when he mentioned his brother-in-law at the Laoqiao Town Judicial Office, he was almost laughed to death.

Unexpectedly, mentioning it to Li Dakang at this county government leadership meeting had such a good effect.

Chen Hai had originally planned to accept the offer of a way out from Li Dakang, but now that Li Dakang had chased after him at a jog and hurdling pace, what else could he say?

"County Chief Dakang, what are you saying! Everything you said at the meeting was true and accurate, and I understand it perfectly. In our work, we must dare to face problems head-on. The shortcomings you pointed out are precisely the areas I need to work on improving. Rest assured, I, Chen Hai, may not be able to say much else, but my enthusiasm for learning and my passion for my work are absolutely unwavering. I will earnestly identify my shortcomings, improve myself, and strive to contribute more to the development of Jinshan County. Let's join hands and work together to build a better Jinshan County!"

Upon hearing Chen Hai's words, Li Dakang quickly smiled and waved his hand.

"Hey, Chen Hai, please don't bring up those nonsense I said at the meeting again! I just spoke in a moment of panic and didn't think before I spoke. Just treat it like a gust of wind and forget about it! We need to communicate and cooperate more in our work in the future, and not let these little incidents affect our cooperation. The development of Jinshan County still depends on our joint efforts! Remember, look ahead, think big, and let's work together to bring benefits to everyone in Jinshan County!"

While Li Dakang and Chen Hai were exchanging pleasantries and talking nonsense,

Wang Dalu had just come out of the conference room when he saw Li Dakang and Chen Hai studying the science of useless nonsense.

Wang Dalu thought to himself, "Isn't this a golden opportunity? I can learn useless nonsense myself!"

No, I can take this opportunity to think of a small activity, like a team-building event, to strengthen our relationships!

Chapter 509 This Meal is Crowdfunded

Thinking of this, Wang Dalu stopped arguing and jogged a few steps to quickly reach Li Dakang and Chen Hai.

"Oh my, County Chief Dakang, County Chief Chen, you two are still here? That's wonderful! What a coincidence that you two important figures 'parachuted' into Jinshan County on the same day! I can't be happier! To be honest, Jinshan County is truly blessed to have leaders like you. I, Wang Dalu, feel honored from the bottom of my heart. In the future, I will rely on your guidance and support to make Jinshan County a success!"

Chen Hai recognized him immediately. Wasn't this Wang Dalu, the one his brother-in-law, Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province, had told him about, the one who liked to make businessmen friends?

Chen Hai didn't really want to talk to this guy. He wasn't the type to associate with businessmen. His own father, Chen Yanshi, had been imprisoned for collecting flowers, plants, and rare birds.

While I wouldn't call myself particularly upright, I certainly wouldn't do anything without principles.

Li Dakang didn't know much about Wang Dalu's situation, because Zhao Lichun hadn't given him any instructions before he arrived. It seemed that Zhao Lichun's transfer wasn't because he wanted to groom him, but rather because he didn't particularly like him. Of all the secretaries Zhao Lichun had, he was the only one who left at the deputy director level; without Qi Tongwei, he wouldn't have become the county head. The previous secretaries were all at least at the director level, and one even went directly to the deputy bureau level.

Li Dakang knew perfectly well that Zhao Lichun had sent him away because he was annoyed with him. Li Dakang had heard from others that Zhao Lichun always said in private that he was an ungrateful dog, which made him very sad. He had served him day and night for so many years, and in the end, he was treated like that.

Although Li Dakang didn't recognize Wang Dalu, he knew that Wang Dalu was the deputy county head in charge of work in Jinshan County before he arrived, which showed that he was very important in Jinshan County. Moreover, Wang Dalu also held the title of a member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee, which is rare among deputy county heads.

“County Chief Chen and I are truly newcomers. You're an old acquaintance in Jinshan County, and we two newcomers will need your guidance. In the future, if we encounter any problems, you must be generous with your help and don't be stingy with your experience and wisdom. The three of us are as good as Zhuge Liang, and together we'll handle things in Jinshan County beautifully, so everyone can see that our new team is truly capable!”

Seeing Li Dakang being so polite, Chen Hai couldn't keep a straight face, so he smiled slightly.

Seeing that Li Dakang wasn't as difficult to talk to as he had been at the meeting, Wang Dalu decided to continue his offensive.

"Hey, County Chief Dakang, County Chief Chen, you two are new to our county. It's such a great honor for you to grace us with your presence. As a 'veteran' of Jinshan County, I should at least extend my hospitality, shouldn't I? How about this: I'll invite our County Party Secretary, Yi Xuexi—he's such a genuine person! And I'll bring my junior from junior school, Ouyang Jing. She's the office director at the Jinshan County Bank; she's beautiful, kind-hearted, and incredibly capable. Let's have a meal together, chat, and catch up. How about it? I, Wang Dalu, will arrange this meal. You two absolutely must do me the honor of joining us!"

Li Dakang found it hard to refuse such a warm invitation. He wasn't interested in the junior schoolgirl, but he had never met Yi Xuexi, the county party secretary of Jinshan County. This was a big deal.

"Oh, County Magistrate Dalu, you're too kind. It warms our hearts. We've just arrived in this blessed land and haven't even settled in yet, so how could we possibly host? In that case, please do us the honor of arranging a meal for us, so we can taste the authentic flavors of Jinshan County and experience your hospitality. We can chat while we eat, which will help us integrate into this land more quickly and contribute to the development of Jinshan County together. What do you think?"

As he spoke, Li Dakang glanced at Chen Hai standing to the side.

Chen Hai's expression wasn't very pleasant at this moment. This Wang Dalu was clearly no good person. His brother-in-law Qi Tongwei was absolutely right. What "junior schoolgirl"? Was that even legitimate?!

"Hey, let me tell you, the higher-ups in Xia State are really strict with us cadres these days. We can't touch that kind of wining and dining. County Chief Dakang, we came to Jinshan County with a mission and responsibility. We're here to do real work for everyone, not to form cliques or indulge in wining and dining. Personally, I have absolutely no interest in that kind of thing. Let's focus on our work, making Jinshan County better, and improving the lives of the people. That's the real business!"

Request flowers

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. This Chen Hai was truly Chen Yanshi's good son, always up to his own agenda, making him seem utterly devoid of humanity and as if he were untouched by worldly affairs.

Wang Dalu thought, "No way! I invited him to dinner to get to know Chen Hai and see if there's a chance to get closer to Qi Tongwei. If Chen Hai doesn't come, what's the point of eating?"

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