I suppressed my inner displeasure and spoke softly but without any doubt: "Xiong Jifei, please truthfully record the criticisms that Chen Mengzhao just raised."

Xiong Jifei finally came back to his senses and began to write and draw on the notebook in a panic. For a while, the only sound in the office was the rustling sound of the pen tip touching the paper. The atmosphere was so depressing that it made people feel a little breathless.

I remained calm on the surface and asked calmly, "Chen Meng Zhao 땢 Zhi, do you have any other opinions?"

She looked serious, nodded slightly, and continued to explain in an orderly manner: "Although I have not been in the development zone for a long time, I have found many problems through in-depth exchanges with the comrades and careful reading of the meeting minutes. The grassroots branches under the development zone party working committee have not implemented the "three meetings and one class" system in place, and the democratic activities of the leadership team are also superficial and completely sloppy. In terms of form. Especially in the key link of criticism and self-criticism, it has become an occasion for mutual flattery and eulogization. No one touches on the real problems, nor does he deeply analyze the root causes of the problems, and no practical rectification measures have been formulated. This fully exposes the tendency of the Party Working Committee to focus on business and neglect party building in its work. That’s all my opinion. ”

After listening, I nodded without showing any emotion, then turned to look at Xiong Jifei and asked, "Did you write down everything that Chen Mengzhao said just now?"

Xiong Jifei straightened his back and replied respectfully, "I've written it down, Secretary."

I said calmly, "Very good. The question raised by Chen Mengzhao just now hits the nail on the head. His approach is like a gentle spring breeze that moistens things silently. We will hold a general meeting of all party members tomorrow and convey these issues in full."

Chen Mengzhao seemed to suddenly remember something and quickly raised his hand. Seeing this, I said, "If you have something to say, just say it. Don't be so reserved and don't raise your hand."

She put down the phone, her expression serious, and her tone firm as she responded: "I gladly accept the first two comments about me, but I don't quite agree with the latter part about the gentle rain and gentle rain that moistens things silently. These words of mine are clearly deafening and thought-provoking."

I was slightly startled, then nodded and admitted: "Yes, you are right, these two words are indeed more appropriate. Do you have anything else to do?"

She shook her head slightly. I took the opportunity to say, "In that case, let's adjourn the meeting today."

After saying that, I stood up first and strode out the door. She followed closely behind. I was annoyed, stopped abruptly, glared at her fiercely, and said unhappily: "I'm going to the bathroom, do you want to follow me?"

Her face instantly turned red, she felt embarrassed and annoyed, and she replied angrily: "Okay, I want to see how long you can stay in there, I'll wait for you here."

I was so angry with her that I didn't have the mood to stay there and sulk any longer, so I made an excuse to go to the bathroom and hurried away. As soon as I got outside, I couldn't wait to call Wang Yanshu, my tone full of complaints and dissatisfaction: "Manager Wang, what on earth are you thinking? Why did you arrange a provincial newspaper reporter to my development zone? As soon as she came, she started to point fingers at various tasks. How can I carry out my work in the future?"

Wang Yanshu seemed a little surprised when he heard my question, with a bit of surprise and reproach in his voice: "You just came back from studying at the Provincial Party School. I don't know how much you have learned, but your temper has gradually worsened. Now you have learned to speak to the leaders in such a tough manner?"

I was so angry that I didn't care about anything else and directly pushed back: "In the party, we only have a division of labor in terms of positions, and there shouldn't be a strict hierarchy. Don't always use your leadership status to pressure me. Find a way to transfer her away from me."

Wang Yanshu was annoyed by what I said, and said coldly: "Then you go find Kuang Tieying, he is in charge of the arrangement of party cadres' positions." Then, there was a busy tone from the other end of the phone, and she hung up without mercy.

Humph, I'll find it if I want to, I thought to myself, am I really afraid? Thinking of this, I immediately called Kuang Tieying. Before he could speak, I started to complain like a bamboo tube pouring beans: "Secretary Kuang, what exactly is the county committee thinking? Why did they arrange Chen Mengzhao, this 'encumbrance', to the development zone? As soon as she arrived here..."

On the other end of the phone, Kuang Tieying's voice suddenly became stern: "What did you say? 'Encumbered'? Guan Hongjun, what's your attitude? Are the cadres sent from above a burden in your eyes? Where are your party principles? Originally, I planned to arrange her to the bureau committee office. Now it seems that she took the initiative to apply to go to the development zone, and this move was right. There are indeed many problems in the leadership team of the development zone, especially you as the squad leader. I hope that her arrival can stir up this stagnant water like a catfish entering a pond, and thoroughly rectify the style of the development zone party working committee."

Listening to Kuang Tieying's rebuke, my heart tightened, my arrogance immediately subsided, and I quickly apologized: "Secretary Kuang, you are absolutely right to teach me a lesson. It is my shallow understanding and wrong attitude. I reflect deeply, and I will definitely set out a table of good wine to apologize to you someday."

Hearing my sincere apology, Kuang Tieying laughed, with a bit of boldness in his laughter: "That's pretty good. But when it comes to drinking, you're no match for me. I've been in the army and fought all those people, so my drinking capacity has been trained. Besides, I'm leaving soon, so when I come back, we brothers can have a good drink together."

I was full of doubts and asked hurriedly, "Are you going to work?"

Kuang Tieying sighed softly, with a hint of emotion in his tone: "It can be considered a bad job. The organization arranged for me to serve as the deputy leader of the provincial counterpart aid to Xinjiang. I will soon go to Xinjiang to support the construction there."

"Ah?" I was shocked and blurted out, "How long will it take?"

"Two." Kuang Tieying's answer was concise and powerful, which made me a little stunned for a moment.

Recalling my past with Kuang Tieying, although our acquaintance originated from the brief intersection during the September 22 mining disaster, every time I went to the county party committee to attend party work meetings, he, as a full-time deputy secretary, would always call me to his office after the meeting to chat casually about work and life. He was like a kind and gentle brother, without any official airs, and his care and love were hidden in those trivial and thoughtful words.

Thinking of this, a sour feeling came to my head, my eyes were instantly moist, and my throat seemed to be choked by something. I spoke with difficulty and determination: "Secretary Kuang, whether it is for you to practice or to welcome you back in triumph, as long as you call, I, Guan Hongjun, will definitely be there at your beck and call!"

On the other end of the phone, Kuang Tieying's voice was also slightly moved: "Okay! There is one more thing I need to remind you. You must take good care of Xiao Shen Zhi. I am not in a position to explain her family background, but you must know it. It is always right to unite with Zhi. Remember?"

"Yes, I remember it." I replied, but my heart was full of doubts.

After hanging up the phone, I walked alone to a secluded spot in the outer corner of the building, feeling melancholy. Kuang Tieying has been in Xinjiang for two years. At his current age, how much room for advancement in his career will he have when he returns? The arrangement to aid Xinjiang came suddenly, which probably means that he has already lost the competition with Wang Yanshu for the position of county magistrate. Does this mean that Wang Yanshu is the winner of this competition?

As he was thinking, Chen Mengzhao's figure appeared in his mind again. She once swore that she was not from a family of scholars or officials, but now it seems that this statement is full of water. Kuang Tieying specifically hinted that her background was not simple, so her family must be of great importance and was definitely not comparable to an ordinary cadre family. What secret was hidden behind this?

After hearing the news that Kuang Tieying was going to aid Xinjiang, I was curious about the candidate for county magistrate and Shen Mengzhao's background. After a little thought, I immediately thought of Section Chief Tian from the Organization Department of the County Party Committee. He was always well-informed. I quickly dialed the number, and as soon as the call was connected, I said directly: "Brother Tian, ​​let's not beat around the bush. I heard that Secretary Kuang is going to Xinjiang to help. Do you have any news about who will take over as county magistrate?"