After Director Chen left, Sun Dajiang sat down, and Wang Guobin poured him another cup of tea.
"Thank you, Director Wang!"
"You are welcome."
After Wang Guobin sat down, he took out a document and handed it to Sun Dajiang.
"Deputy Director Sun, let me briefly explain to you."
"Okay, go ahead."
Sun Dajiang took the document and waited for Director Wang to continue.
"Our engineering department has four directors: one director and three deputy directors. You will be in charge of leading the third engineering section from now on."
This is the area you'll be responsible for. Take a look first, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
"Okay, let me see."
As he spoke, Sun Dajiang began to look through the documents. Gradually, the more he learned, the more his brows furrowed.
It turns out that the engineering section he was to lead only had 10 staff members, including the section chief and deputy section chief. With him as the deputy director, there were only 11 people in total.
However, the area he needed to govern spanned two districts, east and west, plus various large factories within his jurisdiction.
It's important to understand that the responsibilities of the engineering department are far more complex than simply sitting in an office drinking tea.
They are responsible for the design, construction, renovation, and acceptance of power projects throughout the entire jurisdiction, including the construction of substations and transmission lines.
If you add the power facilities of the various large factories, even if you cut all 11 of them to pieces, they still wouldn't be able to complete the task.
After reading the document, Sun Dajiang wondered to himself, "Would this guy try to make things difficult for me? But I haven't offended him since I just arrived!"
"What's wrong? Deputy Director Sun, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask."
Seeing that Sun Dajiang remained silent, Director Wang, unsure of the situation, took the initiative to inquire.
"Director Wang, our Engineering Section Three only has 10 people in total. With that number of people, we probably can't even maintain a large factory. What you're doing...?"
"Hey! My bad, my bad, I didn't explain clearly..." Director Wang quickly explained.
It turns out that they don't need to go down and do any work at all; they are only responsible for planning and acceptance, unless they encounter any technical difficulties.
The actual work was all delegated to the branch offices or sub-branches below.
As for the work in the factory, that was handled by their own power company.
After hearing this explanation, Sun Dajiang suddenly understood; as long as he wasn't causing trouble, it would be fine.
He also stated that he had no problems.
"Alright, since there are no questions, I'll take you to the new office and introduce you to the members of Engineering Section Three."
"Thank you, Director Wang. I'm so sorry to have troubled you for so long. I have two packets of tea here, please try them."
"You...!" Director Wang laughed, pointing at Sun Dajiang, but he didn't refuse and happily accepted the tea.
The rest was much simpler. The office was already there; we just needed to tidy it up a bit and it was ready to use.
When the members of the Third Engineering Section met the new leader, they were naturally warmly welcomed and did not encounter any of the legendary troublemakers.
Sun Dajiang just started working today and doesn't know anything.
Therefore, he could only sit in the office, study hard, and look at various plans, as well as the renovation applications and blueprints from various units.
If he encounters a problem he doesn't understand, he will consult the two section chiefs of the third engineering department to try his best to adapt to the job as quickly as possible.
Time always flies when you're studying, and before you know it, it's time to get off work.
After a day of learning, Sun Dajiang has gradually adapted to his new job...
The entrance to the courtyard house is very lively, as people leaving get off work often chat there.
Sure enough, when Sun Dajiang returned to the gate, he ran into goalkeeper Yan Bugui, as well as Liu Haizhong, Yi Zhonghai and others who were just getting off work.
When Liu Haizhong saw Sun Dajiang return, he was very enthusiastic and immediately came over.
"Old Sun, you're off work? I heard it's your first day. How's it going? Where are you working now?"
"Hey! Lao Liu, I'm not exactly high-ranking, I'm just drifting along. I'll go work at the power supply bureau."
Sun Dajiang gave a perfunctory answer without providing any specific details.
But who is Liu Haizhong?
He was obsessed with officialdom, so how could he not ask about these things? Thus, he continued to press for answers.
"Old Sun, don't be modest. I remember when you first joined the power supply bureau, you were just a deputy section chief. You should be a full-fledged section chief by now, right?"
After Liu Haizhong finished speaking, the people next to him also pricked up their ears, ready to listen to the excitement.
If Sun Dajiang were to be promoted to the rank of section chief, they could congratulate him and take the opportunity to strengthen their relationship.
If there's no progress, or if you don't even reach the level of deputy section chief, that would be even better.
Sun Dajiang originally planned to keep a low profile today and didn't intend to publicize his appointment as deputy director.
But unexpectedly, he ran into Liu Haizhong, who was very inquisitive and insisted on getting to the bottom of things.
Left with no other choice, Sun Dajiang had to comply and tell the truth.
"Old Liu, I haven't been promoted much yet. I am grateful for the trust of the organization in appointing me as the deputy director of the power engineering department. I hope you will forgive my shortcomings."
"Being promoted to deputy section chief is already quite an achievement, congratulations..."
"Uh~!" Liu Haizhong immediately realized, "What? Old Sun, you just said deputy director?"
"What's wrong? Lao Liu, do I not look like it?" Sun Dajiang spread his hands, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
No, no, no.
With his hands waving incessantly, Liu Haizhong quickly offered an explanation.
“Deputy Director Sun, that’s not what I meant. I just find it incredible how you were promoted so quickly. Is there some secret to it?”
"Hey! There's no secret to it. I've been working away from home for the past few years and have passed the Level 8 Engineer exam through my studies. Maybe that's the reason!"
Well! Upon hearing this, even Yi Zhonghai felt a wave of dejection, his heart filled with unbearable bitterness.
Back then, Sun Dajiang was an eighth-grade worker, and I was a seventh-grade worker. Now, after finally catching up, you've become an engineer and even a deputy director.
How are people supposed to live like this?
"Sigh~!" After sighing inwardly, Yi Zhonghai forced a smile and reluctantly cupped his hands in greeting.
"Deputy Director Sun, congratulations! You'll be on your way to a meteoric rise in your career."
With Yi Zhonghai taking the lead, the others also realized what was happening, and congratulations poured in.
"Deputy Director Sun, congratulations! When you become successful, don't forget your old neighbors."
"Deputy Director Sun, congratulations..."
"..."
Upon receiving everyone's congratulations, Sun Dajiang responded very politely, "Thank you everyone, thank you everyone."
Just then, Lin Wencui also returned to the door after getting off work.
Seeing so many people gathered around Sun Dajiang, chatting and laughing, she casually asked a question.
What are you doing?
"Director Lin is back!" Liu Haizhong seized the opportunity and quickly stepped forward to announce the good news.
"Director Lin, you don't know, your husband Lao Sun has been promoted to deputy director, and everyone is congratulating him!"
"Yeah?"
Lin Wencui pretended not to care at all, but she was secretly overjoyed.
They're all officials; who could resist such temptation?
However, her next sentence almost drove her neighbors crazy with frustration.
She said casually, "Oh well, it's nothing special. It's been several years, so it's normal for it to move up a bit."
Well! I was already envious of my neighbor's sour taste, and now I've completely fallen into the sauerkraut vat, so sour that I can't extricate myself.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com