Seeing how emotional I was, Wang Yanshu sighed helplessly, then he calmed down and said earnestly, "Brother, when did you become so obsessed with winning that you can't stand losing? You were not like this before."
My eyes were red, my voice was trembling slightly, and I said firmly: "Sister, I'll say it again, if I lose to others, I will admit defeat. But I won't lose to Tian Zhenyu. I can't swallow the thought of losing to him. If Qingwan knew in the afterlife that he was bullying me, she would definitely be so angry that she would cry."
She shook her head gently and said helplessly, "Don't always bring up Qingwan. I know that when you were in Xiangzhen, you didn't suffer from his secret harm and suffered a lot of injustice. But as the old saying goes, it's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. There's no need for us to be so anxious."
I gritted my teeth, my face full of indignation: "Sister, I have no personal grudges, I am fighting for justice! If a man like Tian Zhenyu is allowed to rise to the top and have a prosperous career, is there still hope?"
Wang Yanshu walked up to me, patted my back gently, and consoled me: "Don't worry, the righteous path of the world is vicissitudes, good and evil will be rewarded in the end, sooner or later, they will pay the price for what they have done."
Wang Yanshu tried to dissuade me again and again with all his heart, but the fire of unwillingness in my heart was burning fiercely and could not be extinguished.
In the end, she didn't stop me. I took a deep breath, quickly left her office, with determination in my eyes, and strode towards my car without hesitation.
I got into the driver's seat, fastened my seat belt, gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, started the car, and only heard the engine roaring in my ears. I sped out like an arrow and set foot on the road to the provincial capital.
In fact, I know better than anyone that Zhang Xiaodong has left the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department for quite some time. Even if he is no longer in office, with his integrity, he will never easily get involved in the city's organizational and personnel arrangements.
But that breath was like a heavy stone, pressing down on my chest and making it hard for me to breathe. I had to take this trip, even if it was just to seek a little comfort, or to calm myself down during this long journey and think carefully about how to get back on track.
To be honest, the idea of quitting office to go into business was not just an angry remark made on impulse. This thought has been lingering in my heart for a long time, and it has been entangled over and over again. I have never been arrogant and thought that I was gifted and would definitely be successful and stand out in the business world. It's just that after working in the officialdom for a long time, they gradually feel that they are unable to cope with the situation and don't want to waste their precious energy on meaningless maneuvers and waste. I long to change my way of living and pursue a life path that can better realize my self-worth.
My car had just driven out of the city when my cell phone suddenly rang. It was Lin Xun calling. When the call was connected, her anxious voice came instantly: "Hongjun, listen to my advice and come back first, okay? Let's discuss everything before making a decision, don't be so impulsive."
I frowned slightly, feeling somewhat puzzled, and blurted out, "How did you know I went to the provincial capital? Did that big mouth Wang Yanshu tell you again?"
She sighed helplessly and said anxiously, "Don't worry about this now. Come back quickly. I'll go with you later. You're angry now, and I'm really worried that it's not safe for you to drive."
Her concern was like a warm current that instantly surged into my heart, but I had made up my mind and declined politely: "No, I have to get there before dark. I have already contacted Zhang Xiaodong and he is waiting for me. Don't worry, I will pay attention to safety."
She was silent for a moment, then whispered, "Okay, then you must be extremely careful. When you arrive, remember to call me as soon as possible to let me know you're safe."
"Okay, I got it." I responded and hung up the phone. At this moment, I was so anxious that I didn't even bother taking the electronic traffic violation photo. I stepped on the accelerator and the car sped along the highway like an arrow. An hour and a half later, I successfully arrived at the provincial capital, but it happened to be the evening rush hour and the roads were extremely congested. In desperation, I parked my car in the parking lot and decided to take the subway to Zhang Xiaodong's office.
Zhang Xiaodong's office is located in the provincial government compound. I stood at the gate and reported my name to the armed police soldier on guard. After listening to me, the soldier smiled politely and made a gesture to invite me in. I took a deep breath and walked steadily into this solemn and dignified courtyard.
Guided by Zhang Xiaodong's text message, I walked through the slightly complicated corridors of the provincial government compound and found his office without much trouble.
From a distance, I saw him standing at the door, looking forward to it. Seeing me sweating and panting, he raised his lips and said half-jokingly: "Guan Hongjun, you are so generous! Even if I serve our leader, I don't wait for him after get off work. But you are different. The secretary has left, and I have to come here in person to welcome you, the distinguished guest."
I quickly raised my hand to wipe the sweat off my forehead and responded with a smile: "Brother, look at what you said. Although we are not directly superiors and subordinates now, our brotherhood is here. If I let you make an exception, it is because of this friendship."
He didn't say anything else, but just smiled, put his hand on my shoulder and welcomed me into the office.
After the two of them sat down on the sofa, Zhang Xiaodong put away his smile, his expression became serious, and he opened the door and said, "You said you were in a hurry to see me, so I knew you must have run into a difficult problem. I then asked Wang Yanshu, and she told me the general situation. Before you came, I called my old friends in the Organization Department one by one and asked them to inquire about the news from the city. From the feedback, it can be seen that you were indeed among the candidates for the Standing Committee recommended by the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department at the beginning. But at the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee meeting, some leaders pointed out that you are less than 35 years old, have never served as the top leader of a township, and have no experience in serving as a deputy at the county level. They think it is a bit hasty to promote you to the Standing Committee now, and they are afraid of forcing things to happen. They still hope that you can gain more experience."
I frowned, feeling unwilling, and could not help but retort: "These words sound very high-sounding, but are they better than my example of becoming a member of the county party committee at a young age? This reason is totally untenable!"
He patiently explained, "The situation is not generalized. Each case has its own particularities. The feedback from the Municipal Organization Department means that they want you to work as a deputy county magistrate for two or three days to accumulate some experience before considering letting you serve as a member of the Standing Committee. As far as I know, they have done their best. After all, your father-in-law is an old organization cadre, and the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department has said a lot of good things about you. They actually recognize your talent and ability."
I was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Brother, these are not my main concerns now. On the way to the provincial capital, I thought a lot, and the more I thought, the more I felt that I might not be suitable for the officialdom. I plan to resign and go into business."
Hearing this, his face darkened instantly, and his tone became serious: "Guan Hongjun, think about it carefully, are you serving as an official for yourself?"
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