Chapter 474: Poaching
A few days ago, Lin Siqiao received a call from his senior brother.
Knowing that his senior brother wanted this report, Lin Siqiao didn't think much about it and did as he asked.
When Lin Siqiao arrived, Minister Wu was on the phone.
The other person signaled with his eyes and asked her to sit down first.
Lin Siqiao nodded, but less than two minutes after she sat down, Minister Wu stood up and picked up his coat from the back of the chair.
"Little Junior Sister, let's go, we can talk while we walk."
Lin Siqiao looked puzzled, "Big Brother, where are we going now?"
It was freezing outside and she really didn't want to go out.
"Go meet Secretary-General Tan."
"What?" Lin Siqiao paused, luckily she was quick enough to grab the railing.
Seeing this, Minister Wu smiled and joked.
"Why, when you were in the country before, you traveled with Secretary-General Tan every day. You've met him so many times, but you're still nervous?"
"That's not the case."
Lin Siqiao was just a little surprised, "Big Brother, why did you suddenly take me to meet Secretary General Tan?"
"It's not me who wants to take you there. It's Secretary-General Tan who specifically asked to see you. He also specifically asked for this performance report."
Minister Wu was not sure why the Secretary-General wanted to meet the junior sister, but he guessed that it was related to the employment report he submitted a few days ago.
Generally speaking, new graduates like my junior sister start out as an attendant or clerk after joining the company.
But Junior Sister’s achievements in the past few years are there, and everyone knows about this matter.
Minister Wu felt that it was totally unnecessary to let her stay in these positions for a few more years.
So, he personally wrote a recommendation letter for Lin Siqiao.
The recommended position is Assistant Director of the Information Department.
As a newcomer, the junior sister skipped three levels. Others might think that this was against the rules, but Minister Wu did not think so.
The junior sister only lost because of her age and qualifications, not her own strength.
However, Minister Wu did not say these words, but only gave Lin Siqiao a few instructions.
"Junior sister, Secretary-General Tan rarely takes the initiative to summon others. This opportunity is rare, you must seize it well. Whatever he asks later, you just need to answer him completely."
Seeing the seriousness in his senior brother's eyes, Lin Siqiao nodded.
Half an hour later, after passing through layers of security checks, Lin Siqiao finally met Secretary-General Tan.
Compared to two years ago, Secretary-General Tan's hair has turned a lot greyer and he has a few more wrinkles on his forehead, but what remains unchanged is his way of doing things and treating others.
Seeing Lin Siqiao's blushing face, Secretary-General Tan said with concern, "We called you here in such a cold day. You must have been frozen on the way."
"No, no." Lin Siqiao hurriedly shook his head. It wasn't cold, but it was windy outside today.
Secretary-General Tan smiled and said, "Both of you should sit down and talk."
As he spoke, he asked the guard to make a few cups of tea and send them over.
There was not much time to talk about the Secretary-General, so he did not beat around the bush. After they sat down, he asked Lin Siqiao to talk about her thoughts and experiences during the past two years abroad.
Perhaps because he was afraid that Lin Siqiao might feel psychologically burdened, he added a few more words with a smile.
"I called you here today because I wanted to hear some different voices. Don't think too much. You can say whatever you want."
Lin Siqiao did not disappoint him. After carefully considering her words, she began to speak slowly.
Secretary-General Tan listened very carefully. When encountering topics of interest, he would politely stop Lin Siqiao and exchange opinions with him.
The two chatted for nearly an hour.
Secretary-General Tan took a sip of hot tea and said with a smile, "I really can't help but admire your little mouth. No wonder your senior brother wants to transfer you to the News Department."
Um? News Department?
Lin Siqiao looked at his senior brother with a question mark on his face. What was going on? How come she had no idea about this beforehand?
At this time, Secretary-General Tan suddenly asked a more pointed question.
"Xiao Lin, the last time someone accused you of something, you didn't say a word in rebuttal."
"Why, do you really think you're following the capitalist path? Or do you have other ideas?"
Minister Wu frowned when he heard this.
"Talking about the Secretary-General, this question..."
"Changqing, please don't say anything. I want to hear Xiaolin's true thoughts."
Lin Siqiao was silent for a moment. On the surface, Secretary-General Tan had given her a fatal question, but she was familiar with the direction of history and was not afraid at all.
After taking a deep breath, Lin Siqiao said.
"As for the Secretary-General, I think this issue should be viewed dialectically."
“Yes, I admit that everything I have done in the past few years is closely related to making money, but I do not make money for exploitation or oppression.”
"On the contrary, every penny I earn can contribute to the cause of socialism. There is a world of difference between the two in essence."
"And I've always felt that being able to fleece capitalism is something to be proud of. There's nothing to be ashamed of. What do you think?"
Secretary-General Tan thought for a while after listening to this, and finally nodded with satisfaction.
"Changqing, your little junior sister is amazing."
Minister Wu just raised the corner of his mouth, but the next second his leader poured a bucket of cold water on him.
Secretary-General Tan took out a letter of appointment from the drawer and said with a smile.
"Chang Qing, I can't approve your report. I think Xiao Lin should go to a position that is more suitable for her."
“…”
Minister Wu never imagined that after he had been protecting and guarding him for several years, Secretary-General Tan would jump out and poach him at this critical moment.
"Talking about the Secretary General, isn't that a bad idea? I think the News Department is really suitable for her."
"Well, that's hard to say."
Secretary-General Tan smiled and waved his hand, signaling with his eyes that the two brothers and sisters should open the appointment letter and take a look.
Minister Wu's mouth twitched. He really didn't believe it. How could there be a place more suitable for his junior sister than the News Department?
But after he opened it and took a look, he stopped talking.
Lin Siqiao couldn't help but feel curious when he saw this, and then Minister Wu handed over the letter of appointment.
Lin Siqiao looked carefully—National Planning Commission?
Speaking of this, she is not unfamiliar with it at all. Although the name sounds like it is in charge of family planning, in fact, this unit is at the same level as a certain government department.
Yes, it is the famous National Development and Reform Commission in later generations!
The National Development and Reform Commission is not only the maker of the national economic strategy, it is also responsible for the country's macro-control.
Simply put, how every penny of the country's money is spent must follow its plan.
In addition, this unit has two heavyweight right-hand men, namely the Ministry of Finance and the central bank.
These two, one is responsible for fiscal policy and the other is responsible for monetary policy.
Secretary-General Tan hopes that Lin Siqiao will join the Development Planning Department. Although both of them are assistant directors, it is obvious that the Development Planning Department has more power.
This is also the reason why Minister Wu didn't speak just now.
To be honest, you can't help but admire the Secretary-General's vision.
But then, Minister Wu thought of another possibility, and he said, "Talk about the Secretary-General, or..."
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