Peng Yutao walked quickly back to his office with his hands behind his back. He looked relaxed on the surface, but he was actually in turmoil inside.

He was jealous! Why did Qian Lingyun have a powerful general like Li Lin under his command, but he didn't have a talented person around him?

As soon as he entered the room, he lay down on the boss chair, closed his eyes, and his mind was filled with thoughts.

Wei Haiyang happened to walk in at this time. He put the cup of tea on Peng Yutao's desk. Seeing that Peng Yutao was resting with his eyes closed, he didn't think too much about it and thought that his boss was just a little tired recently.

Just as he was about to leave quietly, Peng Yutao slowly opened his eyes and looked straight at Wei Haiyang. His eyes seemed to shoot through him, making him feel cold all over...

Wei Haiyang was startled, but he quickly forced a smile and asked him, "Boss, are you too tired recently? Do you want me to make you a cup of health tea? Or go out with you to find a place for a massage in the evening?"

Looking at Wei Haiyang who was serving him carefully, Peng Yutao didn't speak for a long time, but just sighed softly. He was thinking, this secretary of his is a classmate of Li Lin, also graduated from college, and he has trained him for so long, why is he not as good as Li Lin?

Am I not as good as Qian Lingyun, or is it that Wei Haiyang has poor understanding and ability?

He pondered secretly, staring at Wei Haiyang with a puzzled expression.

Wei Haiyang felt uncomfortable being stared at by Peng Yutao. He stood there, not knowing whether to laugh or not, and was at a loss for a moment.

At this time, Peng Yutao asked, "Haiyang, you have been with me for such a long time, do you want to go to the grassroots to train?"

This sudden question made Wei Haiyang confused. He wondered what was wrong with his boss today and why he suddenly asked him to go to the grassroots level for training?

The scope of the grassroots is too broad, it can be a village, a township, or a county...

If he were to serve as deputy county magistrate, it would be a great thing for Wei Haiyang, who is only a section chief!

"Why don't you speak?" Peng Yutao asked with a frown.

He just had a sudden thought that Li Lin's strong ability might be related to his experience at the grassroots level over the past year. Wei Haiyang had always been in the municipal party committee compound and had his protection. He was like a flower raised in a greenhouse and lacked the experience of being beaten.

Wei Haiyang rolled his eyes and thought to himself that if the boss wanted to promote me, he would tell me his plan directly, but now he is just asking for my opinion...

Could it be that because Li Lin is about to be promoted to deputy director, while I, who am in the same class as him, am still only a section chief, Secretary Peng is afraid that I will feel unbalanced?

Is he testing me, or does he really plan to move me to another place for development?

Thinking of this, he became more cautious, scratched his head and smiled, saying, "Boss, I'm not going anywhere. I just want to stay by your side and serve you well."

Peng Yutao smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "Young people should go out to exercise more. Look at Li Lin. You two entered the municipal party committee and government at the same time. I didn't realize how capable he was before. After more than a year of training in the countryside, he seems to have become a different person. It really proves the saying that environment can change people."

Li Lin? So you think I'm not as good as Li Lin. No wonder Secretary Peng looks so disappointed... Li Lin! Why are you everywhere?

Wei Haiyang felt unhappy and the smile on his face faded a lot, but he did not dare to express any dissatisfaction in front of Peng Yutao.

He smiled awkwardly and said, "Boss, I think all the changes in Li Lin are due to the appearance of Minister Li Lan. If it weren't for Minister Li Lan helping him behind the scenes, he might not have been able to accomplish so many great things. You, don't think too highly of him."

Wei Haiyang expressed his contempt for Li Lin without any reservation, thinking that his current glory was only given to him by Li Lan. Without Li Lan's support, what would he be? He would probably still be in Weishui Township as the deputy head of the township in name only!

His evaluation of Li Lin was not objective at all, and was mixed with jealousy.

This also made Peng Yutao even more disappointed in him.

Wei Haiyang did not notice the change in Peng Yutao's attitude and was still complacent about his clever defense.

He smiled and continued, "Boss, if it's me who's in charge of the Pingyang Cotton Mill this time, maybe I can do it. After all, I've been with you for so many years, and I know a few leaders in the province. They can deny me face, so how can they deny you face?"

I thought these words would touch Peng Yutao's heart, but I didn't expect that the flattery would backfire.

Peng Yutao was very disgusted when he heard him speak in such a frivolous tone. He thought, Wei Haiyang, as my secretary, you have to use my connections to go to the provincial government to do things. What's the difference between that and me doing it myself? Isn't it just wasting my favor?

You still have the nerve to brag about your abilities so brazenly? You are totally ignorant!

Judging from the low-level remarks that you, Wei Haiyang, made at this moment, you are far inferior to Li Lin!

Although Li Lin was tough and stubborn, he never boasted about himself in any occasion. Not to mention relying on others' power to complete his tasks, anyone with a bit of shame would not say such shameful words.

Peng Yutao was getting a little impatient. The more he looked at Wei Haiyang in front of him, the more sad and disappointed he felt. He stroked his forehead painfully and waved his other hand at him casually, "You go first. I'll take a rest for a while."

Wei Haiyang, who had a smile on his face, was suddenly poured a bucket of cold water by Peng Yutao's cold tone. His heart trembled, and he nodded woodenly, and left Peng Yutao's office in a daze.

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