After the commendation ceremony, Sun Zhengguo was about to return to the machinery factory when he ran into Secretary Zhang.
"Deputy Director Sun, congratulations! You've done a great job this time."
"You're too kind, Secretary Zhang. You deserve some credit for this too!" Sun Zhengguo replied politely.
"Haha! That's all thanks to Deputy Director Sun. Without him, what would I be? Oh right, I almost forgot the important matter. Vice Minister Li would like to invite me."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Secretary Zhang explained his purpose.
Sun Zhengguo knew that Vice Minister Li would be looking for him for quite some time, so he gave instructions to Chen Lianshan, who was standing next to him.
"Section Chief Chen, the factory can't do without people. You take them back first and get back to work! I'm going to see Vice Minister Li."
"Okay, Deputy Director Sun."
After Chen Lianshan and his men left, Sun Zhengguo followed Secretary Zhang to the third floor.
"Deputy Director Sun, you can go in by yourself! I have new work to do. Let's get together again when we have time."
Sun Zhengguo was completely bewildered by Secretary Zhang's words.
However, Vice Minister Li was still waiting! He didn't want to ask too many questions, so he went into his office.
Upon entering the office, Sun Zhengguo saw Vice Minister Li reading documents and could only whisper, "Vice Minister Li, you wanted to see me?"
Upon hearing the voice, Vice Minister Li put down the documents in his hand and said in a friendly manner, "You've come, have a seat."
"Thank you, Vice Minister Li!"
After Sun Zhengguo sat down, Vice Minister Li continued.
"Zhengguo, do you know? You've done a tremendous service this time. I heard it even caught the attention of the old man. I want to congratulate you and thank you."
"Thank me?" Again, confused, Sun Zhengguo asked, "Why are you thanking me?"
Vice Minister Li smiled mysteriously, "You'll find out in time. Let's talk about your matter first."
After Vice Minister Li finished speaking, he took out the first document and handed it to Sun Zhengguo.
"This is a document recognizing a major merit. A commendation meeting has already been held, so I won't go into details."
Vice Minister Li then took out a second document and handed it to Sun Zhengguo.
"This is the document from General Lai agreeing to establish the Mechanical Research Institute, with you as the director. The position of deputy director is currently vacant. It is currently planned to be a division-level unit, which means that you are now at the division-level."
Having already known this outcome, Sun Zhengguo accepted the appointment without any hesitation.
Vice Minister Li paid no attention to Sun Zhengguo's expression and then took out the third document.
"Given your performance this time, after review, the organization has determined that an 8th-level engineer is completely unsuitable for your abilities. Therefore, we are promoting you to a 4th-level engineer. We hope you will continue your efforts and achieve even greater success."
"Thank you for the trust placed in me by the organization. I will work even harder to achieve better results and repay the organization."
Sun Zhengguo remained completely calm as he spoke.
It wasn't that he was dissatisfied, but rather that he was already mentally prepared.
"Comrade Zhengguo! I know these rewards are far from enough to compensate for your achievements, but you are still young, and there will be plenty of opportunities for you! Don't you agree?"
Vice Minister Li assumed Sun Zhengguo was dissatisfied, so he could only offer a tactful reminder.
After all, this isn't wartime, so there's no such thing as promotion on the front lines.
How old is Sun Zhengguo this year?
He's only 22! Getting promoted too quickly is bound to draw criticism and could hinder his future development. As one of his favorite protégés, that's why he wanted to give him some pointers.
"Vice Minister Li! You've misunderstood. I didn't have that many thoughts. I'm just used to it." Sun Zhengguo said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Hahaha!"
"Already used to it? How dare you say that? Don't say that in public, or you'll lose all your friends and get yourself beaten up."
Seeing that there might really be a misunderstanding about Sun Zhengguo, Vice Minister Li even cracked a joke, which was quite rare for him.
"Hehe!" Sun Zhengguo could only laugh awkwardly.
"Alright, enough joking. There's one more thing to tell you. It's about the production of the new machine tools. It's been approved from above. You'll have to keep an eye on it. Someone will contact you when the time comes."
"Don't worry, Vice Minister Li, I will."
Sensing that Vice Minister Li's words had a hidden meaning, Sun Zhengguo didn't ask any further questions and readily agreed to the matter.
He'd already had enough inexplicable things happen today, so he didn't care about one more.
After the two finished discussing business, Sun Zhengguo didn't linger. He said goodbye and left the office, heading to the personnel department on the second floor to update his personnel file and reapply for a work permit.
When he arrived at Director Liao's office, he was surprised to find Secretary Zhang sitting there.
"Secretary Zhang, it's you? You're not working on the third floor anymore, you've come to the personnel department. Perfect timing, I have a transfer document here, could you please help me re-register it?"
Sun Zhengguo handed over the appointment, jokingly saying...
He had only intended to make a joke, but to his surprise, Secretary Zhang accepted the appointment without saying a word and actually started filling it out.
"No, Secretary Zhang, I was just joking. Why did you take it seriously? Where is Director Liao?"
Sun Zhengguo quickly explained.
However, Secretary Zhang did not stop writing at all, but only responded lightly.
"Director Liao has been transferred, so I'll handle it for you now. Why are you talking so much nonsense? Sit down, it's a good opportunity for me to practice and familiarize myself with the process."
Good heavens! If Sun Zhengguo still doesn't understand what's going on by now, he's truly an idiot.
"Secretary Zhang, no, no, you should be called Director Zhang now! I never expected this! No wonder you said those things earlier, so you've been promoted!"
Seeing that Sun Zhengguo had finally realized what was going on, the newly promoted Director Zhang put down his pen and said happily.
"Congratulations! I should call you Director Sun now, how about it? It's almost noon. To thank you, I'm treating you to a meal at my house today. You must do me the honor."
"Alright! If Director Zhang invites me, I'll definitely go."
These are all connections, and Sun Zhengguo certainly wouldn't refuse, so he simply agreed.
Then, he remembered Director Liao and asked.
"By the way, Director Zhang, do you know where Director Liao was transferred to?"
"I don't know, but I'm sure I got a promotion."
Director Zhang kept everyone in suspense and didn't reveal the truth. He was the one who took over Director Liao's position, so how could he not know?
The two chatted casually for a while until Sun Zhengguo finally received his new work permit just before the end of the workday.
Lunch was, of course, at Director Zhang's house, which was located in a nearby tenement building, not far from the office.
Of course, Sun Zhengguo didn't go empty-handed either; he also brought back quite a few good things, demonstrating his excellent understanding of interpersonal relationships.
After lunch, Sun Zhengguo expressed his gratitude before taking his leave, as he had other matters to attend to at home.
Meanwhile, inside the machinery factory, someone was also thinking about Sun Zhengguo.
This person was none other than Director Liao, whom Sun Zhengguo had been talking about.
To be precise, he is no longer Director Liao, but Deputy Director Liao of the Machinery Factory.
It can be said that everyone who joined the special task force this time has received a significant boost.
This also includes Vice Minister Li, but the time is not right yet.
Perhaps after some time, the word "deputy" can be removed.
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