Chapter 112 Social Gathering Plan Although the plan is to hold a social gathering…
Although organizing a social gathering will definitely keep everyone busy.
But the last social gathering was a great success, which gave everyone in the Women's Federation office a huge sense of relief.
In the past, the Women's Federation was quiet and unassuming, and some outsiders didn't take the people in the Women's Federation seriously, thinking that these women comrades could only handle trivial matters such as husband and wife fighting and mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts.
Until the last time the social gathering was reported in the newspaper, the first sentence of the report was: "The Municipal Youth Workers' Social Gathering, organized by the Women's Federation, was held last night at the Cultural Palace in Dongcheng District of this city."
The words "Women's Federation" are written at the very beginning, and everyone knows that this is the achievement of the Women's Federation. It proves to those who do not understand the importance of the Women's Federation's work that the Women's Federation is not just an organization that can only deal with trivial matters!
Previously, when outsiders said that the Women's Federation could only handle trivial matters, people might have felt a little guilty, since they did indeed deal with many spousal fights and mother-in-law/daughter-in-law conflicts. But after the newspaper reports, things changed. Now, if anyone says that the Women's Federation can only handle these kinds of minor issues, everyone can pull out the newspapers to refute them.
Do you have eyes? Look carefully! Our Women's Federation has been featured in the newspapers and has been praised by top leaders. They said we have made a great contribution to solving the problem of older unmarried youth getting married!
Thinking back to the last social gathering, when everyone was standing tall and proud, no one seemed to think that being a little busy was a big deal.
"Is the top leader coming again this time?"
"The top leaders might not come, but the newspaper reporters will definitely come."
"Tsk tsk, you're still hoping to be in the newspaper? The newspaper reporters are here to interview the people who participated in the association, what does it have to do with you..."
"..."
Everyone was talking about it until Mingxi realized she hadn't heard Director Shen's voice for a long time. She looked up and met Director Shen's serious face with a stern expression.
"Cough cough cough!"
While coughing, Mingxi nudged Yu Xiaomin, who was talking incessantly, with her elbow. Yu Xiaomin was in the middle of her talk when she was suddenly interrupted by Mingxi. She turned to look at Mingxi with a reluctant expression. Mingxi gestured with her lip, indicating that she should look at Director Chen.
Yu Xiaomin looked up: !!!
She quickly nudged Sister Wang, who immediately suppressed her smile upon seeing Director Shen's serious face, while also reminding Sister Zhang beside her.
And so, one person reminded the other, and the office quickly quieted down.
The office was completely silent, so quiet that you could almost hear a hair fall to the ground. Everyone cautiously looked up at Director Shen.
Director Shen asked expressionlessly, "Have you said enough?"
She glanced at Liu Wenhong, who had just asked if the big leader would come, and said, "Does it matter whether the big leader comes or not?"
Then, glancing at Yu Xiaomin who had just said the newspaper reporter would definitely come, he said, "Does it matter whether the newspaper reporter comes or not?"
"Is your work something you do to impress your superiors and reporters?"
Director Shen's tone wasn't harsh, but no one in the office dared to take her words lightly.
Director Shen: "We are on duty every day, and we have to ring the bell and do our job well. Do you think you won't work hard if there are no leaders or reporters watching?"
Everyone remained silent.
Seeing the office atmosphere had plummeted to freezing point, Mingxi stepped in to lighten the mood, loudly proclaiming, "No!"
She replied earnestly, "Don't worry, Director, even without leaders or reporters, we will still work diligently!"
Mingxi spoke with great energy, and her words were clearly audible to everyone in the next office. Seeing people peeking in from both the front and back doors to check the situation, Director Shen waved his hand and told Mingxi to close the doors.
Mingxi obediently went to close the door. When she returned, Director Shen's expression had softened considerably.
After Mingxi's actions, how could she possibly stay angry?
never mind.
In fact, Director Shen himself knew that everyone in the office worked very hard, and he wasn't asking this question to show off in front of the leaders and reporters.
Director Shen didn't dwell on the matter further, only saying casually, "This time, the leaders and reporters might not necessarily come."
This answer was not unexpected for Mingxi. The last social gathering was the first time the Women's Federation had organized such an event, and it was a large-scale event. All the well-known factories in the city participated and signed up, and it was not surprising that leaders and reporters went to the event.
But this was the second social gathering organized by the Women's Federation, and the scale of this one was not as large as the last one, so it's not surprising that leaders and reporters didn't come.
Yu Xiaomin and Liu Wenhong were somewhat disappointed when they heard Director Shen's words.
Yu Xiaomin was alright; she hadn't really thought the reporters would come anyway, so she just sighed and forgot about it. Liu Wenhong, on the other hand, was extremely distressed.
Last time, when she learned that a high-ranking leader was coming, Mingxi even showed off in front of him, which made Liu Wenhong feel extremely uncomfortable.
What does Mingxi know? She's just a greenhorn who recently joined the Women's Federation, and she's only been working there for a few months. She was just lucky; she casually offered a suggestion, and it happened to catch Director Shen's eye. In terms of work ability, Mingxi is nowhere near her. She's been working at the Women's Federation much longer and is much more capable. Just ask the leaders of various factories; they all know the name Liu Wenhong!
Even without Mingxi, it's uncertain whether the top leader would praise her. But Liu Wenhong unilaterally believes that if Mingxi weren't around, she would be the one praised by the top leader.
When she heard Director Shen say that another social gathering was going to be held, her first reaction was that she must outshine Mingxi this time and make a name for herself in front of the big boss. Who would have thought that the big boss might not come this time?
Damn it, how come Mingxi is so lucky? The big boss only came once, and Mingxi happened to be there!
Mingxi was unaware of Liu Wenhong's resentment; she was focused on listening to Director Shen's words.
Director Shen: "The units participating in this gathering include the Municipal Public Security Bureau, the Municipal Procuratorate, the Municipal Court, the Municipal Education Bureau... I have just had a preliminary discussion with the leaders of various municipal agencies. The specific time and format of the event will be discussed at a meeting. However, you can share your thoughts first. Do you have any good ideas for this gathering?"
This inspiration came from Mingxi's suggestion last time.
These older comrades have rigid thinking and sometimes can't keep up with the ideas of the younger comrades. In their work, they can listen to the ideas of the younger comrades more often, which may bring unexpected good ideas.
No sooner had Director Shen asked the question than Liu Wenhong eagerly raised her hand.
"Director, I have an idea!"
Liu Wenhong raised her hand high, speaking as if afraid that Director Shen wouldn't call her up.
Director Shen: "Oh? You have an idea? Then stand up and tell us."
Seeing how anxious Liu Wenhong was, Director Shen called her name.
Liu Wenhong stood up, giving Mingxi a cryptic smile, leaving Mingxi bewildered.
Liu Wenhong: "I think our last social gathering was very successful. The ballroom dance format is very popular among young comrades, so we can continue to use the same format this time."
Well, Mingxi also said that Liu Wenhong stood up without saying a word and glanced at her first. What does that mean? It turns out that Liu Wenhong is a plagiarist and directly copied her previous plan without any changes.
Mingxi rolled her eyes, thinking this person was really brainless.
The situations were completely different. Liu Wenhong had never considered that the groups attending the two social gatherings were different. The last gathering was attended by young workers from various factories in the city—they were wealthy, had plenty of free time, and were young, making them the most fashion-conscious group. Even if they couldn't dance ballroom dancing, this foreign import, they had at least seen others dance it.
But the officers at the Public Security Bureau don't have time to learn these things.
Dancing at this social gathering? It's bound to be awkward.
Mingxi thought Liu Wenhong was stupid, but she didn't rush to speak. She could think of such a simple thing, and Director Shen, such an experienced old leader, could definitely think of it too. There was no need for her to jump out in a hurry.
Mingxi didn't speak, but Liu Wenhong couldn't help but speak up.
She turned to Mingxi and said apologetically, "Sorry, Mingxi, this was originally your idea. I'm just picking up where you left off. You won't be angry because I said it first, will you?"
Liu Wenhong took Mingxi's proposal directly, naturally feeling guilty. Seeing Mingxi roll her eyes, she maliciously assumed that Mingxi was angry and preemptively said these witty remarks.
Liu Wenhong's idea was good. Although she was stealing Mingxi's credit, she apologized to Mingxi. Mingxi couldn't possibly hold a grudge against her in front of so many people, could she?
Mingxi glanced at Liu Wenhong and said calmly, "I'm not angry, I just think what you're doing is inappropriate."
Liu Wenhong: "Oh, I know, I know. You were the one who first came up with this plan. Not only do I know it, but everyone in our office knows it. I'm just repeating what others have said. If you think it's inappropriate for me to do this, then let's just say it was you who came up with this plan again."
As she spoke, she pursed her lips in a feigned compromising manner, deliberately making sure everyone could see her pitiful state.
If someone who didn't know the situation saw this scene, they would probably think that Mingxi was abusing her power.
Seeing her like this, Yu Xiaomin frowned in displeasure and whispered in Mingxi's ear, "What is she doing? Does she want others to think that you bullied her? Is she out of her mind? Anyone with eyes can see that she is in the wrong. Is she trying to smear you?"
Yu Xiaomin was indignant, while Mingxi remained calm.
When Mingxi heard Liu Wenhong's cryptic remarks, she guessed what she was up to.
Mingxi wasn't angry at all. With a smile on her face, she slowly said, "Sister Liu, you must have misunderstood. I didn't say there was anything wrong with you bringing over my previous plan. I just felt that the original plan wasn't suitable for this social gathering."
Liu Wenhong was taken aback, but Director Shen looked over and said, "If there's anything inappropriate, stand up and explain."
Mingxi stood up and said frankly, "The people who will be attending this social gathering are mainly comrades from the Municipal Public Security Bureau. They are busy with work and may not have time to go ballroom dancing in their spare time. If we hold the social gathering in the form of a ballroom dance party, it may be awkward."
Director Shen nodded in agreement, but Mingxi wasn't finished. She continued, "We also need to consider the funding issue. For the last social gathering, we didn't actually apply for much funding; we relied mainly on sponsorships from other organizations. For example, the food at the buffet that day was basically sponsored by the food factory..."
Before Mingxi could finish speaking, Liu Wenhong jumped out and interrupted her, saying, "Then we can ask our sister companies for sponsorship for this social gathering. I have a good relationship with Director Wang of the food factory's union. I'll go back and talk to her and ask her to provide some sponsorship for us this time."
Mingxi was speechless for a moment, then burst out laughing.
Now it was Liu Wenhong's turn to be confused; she didn't understand why Mingxi was laughing.
Mingxi asked with a smile, "Why should we? The social gathering needs a lot of food, and the snacks and drinks together will cost at least a thousand yuan. Why should the food factory provide these things for free? Just because you have a good relationship with Director Wang? Director Wang is in charge of logistics. Can you be sure that if Director Wang gives the order, this batch of supplies can be brought over?"
For such a large food factory, a few thousand yuan worth of goods is not much, but as the saying goes, why should it be?
What makes Liu Wenhong think she can secure sponsorship from a food factory with just a few words?
The last time the food factory generously sponsored the event, it was because the factory's employees had also participated in the social gathering. Moreover, the event was led by a leader and covered by reporters. Whether it was for the benefit of the factory's employees or for the opportunity to gain exposure and appear in the newspapers, the food factory's sponsorship was a worthwhile investment.
But this time, reporters are unlikely to come, and the food factory's employees will not participate in this social event, so why would the food factory sponsor it?
When Mingxi asked the crucial question, Liu Wenhong stammered for a long time, unable to utter a single sentence guaranteeing that the food factory would definitely provide sponsorship.
She and Director Wang had a fairly good relationship, but that meant they could only exchange a few words when they met.
She previously claimed she could secure sponsorships, but in reality, she was just using Director Shen's name to get the food factory to sponsor her voluntarily.
She wouldn't dare guarantee that she could secure sponsorship from a food factory with just a word.
Liu Wenhong was speechless, but Director Shen nodded: "Xiaoming is right, Liu Wenhong, you should sit down."
Liu Wenhong sat down awkwardly, her face looking very unpleasant.
She thought she could steal Mingxi's proposal and sell it well this time, but she didn't expect to fail to sell it well and instead lose face.
However, no one in the office paid attention to Liu Wenhong; everyone was looking at Mingxi. Director Shen asked, "Mingxi, what are your thoughts on this social gathering?"
Mingxi pursed her lips: "I have an idea for now, but it's not mature enough. Since Director Shen asked, I'll just throw out a suggestion to get the ball rolling. Everyone can help me fill in the gaps."
Under everyone's gaze, Mingxi spoke up: "Since this social gathering is meant to introduce potential partners to the comrades of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, then we can definitely hold the gathering inside the Municipal Public Security Bureau."
She said, "As you all know, I'm also a matchmaker. When I introduce people to potential partners, I asked some police officers working at the Municipal Public Security Bureau. They said that because of their busy work schedules, frequent overtime, and the inherent dangers of their jobs, they are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to finding a partner. However, the identity of a police officer also has some advantages. Some women feel very safe when they hear that their partners are police officers. I think we can use this advantage to let the participants at the social event fully experience the sense of security that comes with being a police officer."
Director Shen: "Hmm, what you said makes some sense. So what are your thoughts?"
Mingxi: "I was thinking, could we let the comrades attending the get-together watch the daily training of the police officers?"
Imagine a group of young men in uniforms training under the sun, their well-defined muscles showing with each movement…
Mingxi thinks that most lesbians would find it hard to resist this temptation.
Everyone present was a woman, and when Mingxi said that, they all understood what she meant.
Yu Xiaomin immediately exclaimed, "This is great!"
The city's criminal investigation team has several handsome young men, tall and with long legs. She saw them last year at a city meeting, and they were incredibly good-looking. The thought of seeing these handsome guys train immediately excited Yu Xiaomin.
Ms. Wang: "But will the Municipal Public Security Bureau agree to a visit to the training camp?"
While routine training isn't exactly top secret, I wonder if the city bureau leaders will agree to let so many colleagues from other units observe it.
Director Shen thought for a moment and said, "I need to discuss this with the leaders of the Municipal Public Security Bureau before I can make a decision, but your idea is very good."
Mingxi received a compliment from Director Shen and sat down happily. Liu Wenhong was angry when she saw Mingxi's smug face. She snorted heavily and felt that Mingxi was just trying to take advantage of the situation.
Mingxi is just relying on her status as a matchmaker to know more about the city's public security bureau. If she knew that much, she could come up with good ideas too.
Liu Wenhong was so jealous of Mingxi that she couldn't help but envious. She made up all sorts of excuses, but she just didn't want to admit that Mingxi was capable.
Mingxi saw that Liu Wenhong's eyes were red and deliberately gave her a provocative smile. Liu Wenhong was even angrier and her face turned red with anger.
Director Shen, who was standing in front, noticed the exchange between the two women, but she didn't say anything. She just thought that after the meeting, she would call Liu Wenhong to her office for a proper talk.
Liu Wenhong is, after all, a veteran comrade who has worked in the Women's Federation for so many years. How could she be so petty with a new colleague like Mingxi?
We'll discuss Liu Wenhong's matter after the meeting; the main focus of the meeting will be on what to do with the social gathering.
Director Shen: "Okay, besides Mingxi, does anyone else have any ideas?"
"Director Shen, I have an idea," said Xiao Li from the office, raising his hand.
Xiao Li is also a newcomer to the office, though not a very new one.
She joined the Women's Federation before Yu Xiaomin and Mingxi. I heard that her family has some connections, so she is considered one of the people with connections in the office.
Although she was hired through connections, Xiao Li didn't use her connections to act arrogantly at work. Instead, she was quite low-key. She worked diligently and left immediately at the end of the workday. Her relationship with her colleagues like Mingxi was just average; they weren't particularly close, but she was easy to get along with.
When Director Shen saw her raise her hand, he called on her: "Xiao Li, do you have any ideas? Then tell me."
Xiao Li stood up: "I think we can organize an outdoor autumn outing. It's almost the end of October, and the weather will be clear and crisp, perfect for seeing the autumn leaves. We can organize an autumn outing to climb mountains and see the autumn leaves. Young men and women will definitely chat and talk along the way. If any of the women are too tired, the men can help carry their things. This way, there will be opportunities for them to get to know each other, and also opportunities for the men to show their charm."
Mingxi's eyes lit up; this was a good idea!
Although Mingxi had her own ideas, she wasn't the type to ignore others' opinions. She thought Xiao Li's idea was good and immediately said, "I think this is also acceptable."
Director Shen glanced at Mingxi, and seeing the admiration in Mingxi's eyes, he couldn't help but nod.
As she nodded, she couldn't help but glance at Liu Wenhong.
Look, even though they're both from the Women's Federation, Mingxi genuinely agrees with others' ideas, unlike Liu Wenhong, who only petties and argues when she hears others' thoughts.
Veteran comrades should set an example for new comrades. It is really wrong of veteran comrades like Liu Wenhong to be worse than new comrades.
Director Shen shook his head very slightly, then looked up at Xiao Li.
"Xiao Li, your idea is good. I'll write down your idea and Xiao Ming's idea together as options. I'll discuss them with the leaders of other units during the meeting tomorrow and see which one they choose in the end."
Xiao Li nodded and sat down as well.
Seeing that Xiao Li had sat down, Director Shen asked again if anyone else had any ideas.
This time, no one spoke up.
Director Shen: "Okay, that's all for now, meeting adjourned."
After the meeting, Yu Xiaomin and Mingxi used the excuse of getting water to slack off in the water room. Yu Xiaomin said, "I think Sister Li's idea of going hiking to see the autumn leaves is good, but I hope the leaders can choose your proposal."
Yu Xiaomin and Mingxi both joined the company later, so they call her Sister Li.
Mingxi: "Why?"
She didn't have any ideas about which leader to choose.
You can choose hers or Xiao Li's option.
Climbing mountains to see the autumn leaves can be considered a publicly funded trip.
Yu Xiaomin: "Climbing mountains? How tiring! We're not even participating; we can just have fun climbing the mountain. But we're part of the organization. We'll have to carry all sorts of supplies, keep an eye on people, and make sure no one falls behind. Just thinking about it makes me tired! And the social gathering will definitely have to be on a Sunday, right? We can't let it interfere with our work, can we? We finally get a day off on Sunday, and we're exhausted from climbing mountains all day. Then we have to go back to work the next day. Just thinking about it makes me tired."
Yu Xiaomin was more experienced; Mingxi hadn't even considered this possibility at first.
Upon hearing this, Mingxi also put on a mask of pain.
Yu Xiaomin: "Compared to the two, it's better to go to the Municipal Public Security Bureau to watch the handsome guys train."
Mingxi: "..."
She glanced at Yu Xiaomin sideways, thinking to herself: I never expected you to be like this, Sister Xiaomin!
Seeing Mingxi's gaze, Yu Xiaomin pouted, "Don't look at me like that. Let me tell you, you don't know how many handsome men there are in the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Their criminal investigation team has a college graduate assigned from the Public Security University, a towering 1.85 meters tall with very handsome features; and their captain, also very tall, with a muscular physique, and an amazing body; and then there's..."
As Yu Xiaomin spoke, Mingxi asked curiously from the side, "Really?" "Is he really that tall?" "Is he really that strong?"
This caused Sister Wang, who was standing to the side, to frequently glance over.
Mingxi then pretended to be righteous and explained, "Sister Wang, don't misunderstand. I'm asking for the information for the female comrades attending the social gathering."
Sister Wang: "..."
It's strange that Xin Mingxi is involved!
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