"Old Commander, I heard that you changed your mind and wanted to transfer Comrade Chang back to Beijing. I think that's a bit inappropriate. Someone as outstanding as Comrade Chang should contribute more to the country and make the most of his value!"
The old leader smiled slightly. So that's what it was. No wonder Xiao Zhang was so flustered.
Ever since Chang Xingwang submitted his transfer request, the old commander has been troubled for a long time, and he secretly does not want the Northwest Base to lose this rare talent.
Chang Xingwang alone is incredibly useful; otherwise, he would be a hidden gem.
Alas, it's a pity that now that life has improved, young people have very different ideas. They want to live comfortably and indulge in pleasure before the country has been revitalized and strengthened.
Well, when something happens, it's the older generation who have to step up. With Chang Xingwang gone from the Northwest base, he'll have to do it himself.
He thought that Xiao Zhang, who had always been very much to his liking, should be pretty much the same as he imagined.
"In your opinion, what is your assessment of Comrade Chang's actions?"
"Old Commander, in my opinion, only by staying at his post can Comrade Chang shine and make greater contributions to the country..."
Director Zhang pulled out a formula and produced an 800-word essay, eager to use it to prove his idea.
Chang Xingwang must not be transferred back!
Otherwise, where would he get benefits from the Song family?
After the old leader finished writing, Director Zhang timed it perfectly and delivered his short essay with great emotion.
The old commander nodded in approval, then dropped a bombshell: "I think every comrade should participate in such a good opportunity!"
Director Zhang's face turned deathly pale. Could it be that the old commander intended to...?
The old leader deftly took off his reading glasses: "Of all the people around me, you are the one who cares most about this matter. Your level of concern is second only to mine. Since Comrade Chang is being transferred back to Beijing, leaving a vacancy, I think it would be perfect to fill it with you!"
Director Zhang disregarded everything else and immediately declined, saying, "I am not talented enough, please give this good opportunity to someone else!"
The old leader was taken aback, then sneered, "I was just joking with you, don't worry too much, I know what you're capable of!"
You misjudged him; Xiao Zhang is not even as good as Chang Xingwang!
At least Chang Xingwang has dedicated decades of his youth to the country in the most remote and arduous areas!
Director Zhang didn't notice the old leader's pause, and when he heard it was a joke, he breathed a long sigh of relief.
The old commander's face turned cold as he bluntly stated his decision: "I wouldn't feel comfortable sending anyone to the Northwest Base except for Xiao Chang, so I've decided to go myself!"
Director Zhang was so shocked by the news that he was speechless. His old superior was his biggest backer in Beijing. If his old superior had gone mad and ran off to the Northwest, how could he expect to have a good life in the future?
Director Zhang kept objecting: "Old leader, please consider the overall situation. The official business in Beijing cannot do without you now. I think it's best to maintain the status quo. I believe Comrade Chang has a heart dedicated to serving the motherland!"
The old commander emphasized, "I have one too, so it's my turn!"
"Xiao Zhang, why are you so concerned about this? Or do you want to come with me?"
Director Zhang, drenched in sweat, said, "Old Chief, please don't always joke around..."
People are scary, they can scare you to death!
He was transferred from Beijing to the Northwest, especially to the arduous and exhausting Northwest base.
It's only a step from heaven to hell. Everyone avoids the Northwest Base because of its strict security measures, it's a no-man's land with difficult transportation and inconvenient access.
Once you go to the Northwest Base, you're like a savage, and all you can do is lament that you don't know what year it is!
They thought everyone was like Chang Xingwang, with three heads and six arms, capable of doing technical work, managing, and coordinating relations between the Northwest Base and Beijing. If he went to the Northwest Base, his life would probably be over, and he would never have a chance to turn things around.
Director Zhang would rather break ties with his old superior than give up the empire he had built in Beijing!
You could tell what he was thinking just by looking at his expression. The old leader was disheartened. He used to think that Xiao Zhang was worth cultivating, but now he was just so-so.
The old leader waved his hand: "If there's nothing else, you can go now. I have some official business to attend to later!"
The old chief's wife carried a fruit platter prepared by the housekeeper upstairs, where she met Director Zhang, who was hurrying downstairs.
Director Zhang, who would always chat with the elderly couple whenever he came to their home, would rush out as soon as he finished greeting them, as if a ghost was chasing him.
The old leader's wife brought a fruit platter into the study and saw the old leader standing by the window with a sullen face. She suspected that the two had just had an argument.
Unable to resist, I advised, "You, at your age, still have that awful temper. Did you drive Xiao Zhang away with your words?"
"If you ask me, Xiao Zhang cares about you. After all, you also felt that Comrade Chang shouldn't have been transferred back, but then you suddenly changed your mind. You got angry after Xiao Zhang said a few words to you! You should remember Xiao Zhang's kindness!"
The old commander immediately flew into a rage: "What are you saying? When did I ever scold him?"
"Also, no one is allowed to mention Comrade Chang's matter again. I have never regretted making this decision!"
The old chief's wife was puzzled: "Then what about before..."
The old leader was furious: "It's my fault for misjudging people! I almost did something wrong with good intentions!"
"What do you mean?"
"Guess why he was so scared? Because all I asked him was, 'Do you want to come with me to the Northwest?'"
"This is a good thing, what is Xiao Zhang afraid of?"
The old leader's wife couldn't understand: "No pain, no gain."
Xiao Zhang has been in his current position for many years. If he wants to be promoted, he can't rely solely on the old leader's influence. He has convinced his rivals with his own abilities, and the old leader is thinking of him.
The old commander grew angrier the more he thought about it: "What else could it be? He's never been one of us!"
The old leader was filled with hatred. He thought about how he had been misled and had done something indecent in front of Chang Xingwang. He wished he could atone for his sins with his death!
The old chief's wife was taken aback: "This can't be! You must have been misled by someone's slander. You know what kind of person Xiao Zhang is!"
“Since the eldest brother passed away, Xiao Zhang has been taking care of him like a son. You can’t just gloat over all the good things Xiao Zhang has done for us over the years!”
The old commander sneered repeatedly: "You think too highly of him. He doesn't even want to go to the Northwest, so why would he try to persuade me to keep Comrade Chang here!"
The old chief's wife had nothing to say and could only sigh, perhaps Xiao Zhang had misunderstood for a moment.
Subconsciously, I felt that Xiao Zhang could still be saved, after all, so many years of relationship was no joke.
*
Chen Lijuan found several suitable buyers for Zhou Hongyu near Yanzhen.
Zhou Hongyu felt they were all about the same and was also thinking of trying to lower the price, so the contact was still lukewarm and progress was slow.
That day, Chen Lijuan returned through gritted teeth and told her that the company that had previously asked for an exorbitant price had sold the land!
Settle in US dollars as usual!
Zhou Hongyu was so angry that she started cursing Chen Lijuan for being a sucker who used foreign exchange to buy land.
"If this spendthrift were a member of my family, I'd twist his head off!"
Just to vent, Zhou Hongyu didn't really know the spendthrift who could squander so much money in one go.
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