After a series of clichés, Minister Li took a piece of paper from the drawer and handed it over.
"Zhengguo, the new deputy director will be taking office in two days. Here is some of his information. Take a look at it first so you can be mentally prepared."
"Okay! Let me take a look."
Sun Zhengguo was very much looking forward to meeting this deputy director whom he had not yet met, and began to read the documents as soon as he received them.
This document looks quite simple; it only states that...
Name: Chen Wanchun
Age: 51, Han ethnicity.
Education: Graduated from Peking University, with experience studying in France.
Currently employed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, holding the title of Level 3 Engineer and Associate Researcher.
He participated in engine research work at the First Automobile Works and the Beijing Jeep Factory...
That's all?
Sun Zhengguo looked up at Minister Li in surprise. This information was far too perfunctory!
"Zhengguo, you are also a qualified Party member, how could you ask such a naive question? Some things are not suitable to be shown on the surface. Have you forgotten organizational discipline?"
"Alright, alright! I won't ask then, but I'm afraid my promotion this time is because of Chen Wanchun, right?"
Sun Zhengguo pointed to the words "Level 3 Engineer" on the document and asked with a self-awareness.
"Oh, why are you so concerned about this? This is just a work requirement. You can't have the deputy director be a level three engineer while you, the director, are still a level four engineer. Don't you care about your reputation?"
Minister Li's teasing left Sun Zhengguo speechless. He never expected that he would benefit from Li's charade this time.
When Minister Li saw that Sun Zhengguo didn't say anything, he thought he was angry, so he quickly tried to persuade him a few more times.
"Zhengguo, don't get any ideas. With your achievements, you could have been promoted long ago, but your age is a major disadvantage."
"Also, Chen Wanchun is a truly capable person. He doesn't care much about politics and only focuses on research. You can't sideline him after he takes office,"
"No, no, Minister Li, what kind of person do you take me for? I was just wondering if we could transfer more people over here in the future?"
"Why?" Minister Li asked, puzzled.
"Because that way you can get promoted faster!"
Sun Zhengguo's explanation made Minister Li burst into laughter.
"Hahaha!"
"You two should work together from now on and strive for even greater achievements."
After their banter, the office was filled with laughter, and they talked for half an hour before Sun Zhengguo left the office.
Then he went to the finance department to report it. At least he would get a raise of several tens of yuan. It was hard-earned money, and he couldn't possibly refuse it.
After finishing all that, Sun Zhengguo went downstairs, got into his car, and waved his hand, "Drive, back to the research institute."
"Okay!"
The car then slowly started moving and drove away from the Ministry of Machinery. Seeing that his elder brother was in a good mood, Sun Zhengnan couldn't help but ask.
"Brother, judging from your expression, is something good happening?"
"It's nothing major. I just received a notice from my superiors that my engineer level has been slightly promoted. I've now just entered the ranks of senior engineers. That's all."
Upon hearing Sun Zhengguo's words, Sun Zhengnan couldn't help but curl his lip, feeling that his older brother was just showing off.
But no matter how the older brother pretends, he still has to flatter him when necessary.
"Congratulations, brother! I think you'll be promoted to vice-ministerial level next. Grandpa will be very happy then."
"Hahaha!" Sun Zhengguo laughed loudly, "Zhengnan, it's not as easy as you think. This step is too difficult. Your brother may be stuck at this step for the rest of his life."
"Is it that difficult? Does that mean even merit is not enough?" Sun Zhengnan was still somewhat unconvinced.
"Sigh! He's still young after all!" Sun Zhengguo sighed. Since he had nothing else to do, he started arguing with his cousin.
The two chatted for a while and then returned to the research institute. Sun Zhengguo got out of the car and went back to his office.
After cleaning the car, Sun Zhengnan began to spread the word that his older brother, the director, had been promoted to senior engineer.
As a result, by lunchtime, everyone in the research institute knew that their boss had become a senior engineer.
From the moment Sun Zhengguo stepped into the cafeteria with his lunchbox in hand, congratulations poured in.
"Congratulations, Director! Congratulations on your promotion to Senior Engineer."
"Congratulations! Director,..."
"..."
"Thank you! Thank you everyone for your concern."
Sun Zhengguo responded politely, then followed behind and lined up to wait for his food.
When it was his turn to get food, he was greeted with congratulations from the cafeteria.
"What a tragedy!"
What could be done? Although he was inwardly complaining, he still had to put on a smile and respond to the workers from time to time.
If you have a stern face, what are the workers supposed to think?
After finally getting their food, the cadres joined in the congratulations.
"Thank you, thank you everyone for your concern."
At this moment, Sun Zhengguo felt that the braised pork in the lunchbox didn't seem so delicious anymore, and he could only nod mechanically and say thank you.
After a quick lunch, as soon as I returned to my office, Li Shengli and Deputy Director Zhang came over together again.
"Director Sun, congratulations! Congratulations...?"
"Stop, stop."
Li Shengli was interrupted by Sun Zhengguo halfway through his speech.
"Give me a break! I'm sick of hearing that. It's just a promotion to a level three engineer, is it really that big of a deal?"
“How could it not be?” Deputy Director Zhang couldn’t help but say, “Director Sun, don’t give me that. You have to treat us this time.”
“Yes, yes, we must treat everyone,” Li Shengli chimed in.
"Please, I'll treat you, okay?"
Sun Zhengguo knew he couldn't avoid the meal, so he happily agreed.
"Not only do you have to treat us to a meal, but you also have to serve us good wine, otherwise it won't count."
Faced with Deputy Director Zhang's "increasing demands," Sun Zhengguo had no choice but to "reluctantly agree" to bring out a few bottles of good wine.
Seeing that they had succeeded in extorting money, the two prepared to make their escape.
"etc!"
At this moment, Sun Zhengguo remembered Chen Wanchun's matter and called them back.
"Old Li, Old Zhang, I just wanted to let you know that the ministry will be transferring a deputy director over in a couple of days, so you'd be aware of that."
"What's their background?"
Deputy Director Zhang frowned, sensing that this person had a conflict with him, after all, they were both deputy directors!
"This man is Chen Wanchun, also a level three engineer. Have you heard of him?"
"Chen Wanchun?!"
Li Shengli and Deputy Director Zhang spoke in unison, then looked at each other and laughed at the same time.
They knew this person very well; they used to work together in the Ministry of Machinery. As one of the engineers in the ministry, how could they not recognize him?
"What? Judging from your expressions, it seems you actually know each other." Sun Zhengguo looked up at the two of them with a smile.
“Yes, of course I know him,” Deputy Director Zhang quickly replied.
"Chen Wanchun used to work in the ministry as the deputy director of the technology department, but he was later transferred to work in another place. He has been gone for many years. I didn't expect him to be transferred back now."
He kept smiling throughout his introduction of Chen Wanchun.
Perhaps if someone else were to be the deputy director, he might even have some reservations, wondering if this person would cause trouble.
But with Chen Wanchun appointed as deputy director, Deputy Director Zhang had complete peace of mind.
This is because when he worked in the Ministry of Machinery, he focused on scientific research and did not like to get involved in administrative matters.
That's why he's smiling so happily!
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