He forced a helpless smile and said to Ye Xiaotao, "Xiaotao, I know you feel uncomfortable and have some thoughts. But Li Lin's achievements are real and can be said to have surpassed all the towns and villages in Shannan County."
Liu Yong sat up straighter and placed his hands on the desk.
"Although he has only worked in the township for a short time, don't forget that he used to work in a key position in the municipal government. His thinking, pattern, and position are sometimes even inferior to mine."
Liu Yong shook his head slightly, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
"Such talents will be discovered and reused by city leaders sooner or later. In Shannan County, they are just a transition period."
Liu Yong raised his chin slightly, as if thinking about something.
"You should just concentrate on your work. The honor that is yours will definitely be yours sooner or later."
Liu Yong has used a very obscure way, hoping to wake Ye Xiaotao up.
Standing behind Li Lin is Mayor Qian. He is just accumulating experience in Shannan County. He will soar to fame sooner or later. As the county party secretary, I can only cooperate. Can you, a township cadre, stop him?
"But Secretary, my position has been taken away. How will the county officials view me? Now everyone is saying that I have made some mistakes that caused me to be abandoned by you!"
Ye Xiaotao was also very clear about Li Lin's background and felt extremely helpless.
He sat back down in his chair, his hands resting nervously in his lap.
"How could that be? You are still a capable person in our Shannan County. How could I abandon you easily?" Liu Yong said with a kind smile on his face.
"Besides, wasn't Deputy County Chief Li Lin's proposal rejected? He is just holding the title of the first member of the county committee, which has no practical significance. If you work hard, there will still be a lot of room for promotion in the future."
Liu Yong waved his hand slightly, signaling Ye Xiaotao not to worry too much.
Ye Xiaotao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he looked at Liu Yong in surprise, "Secretary, are you serious? The county is not planning to promote Li Lin for the time being?"
"There are no seats available now, how can we ask for it?" Liu Yong said suggestively. He shrugged slightly, with a hint of helplessness on his face.
"I told you, Li Lin has relatively little experience compared to us old folks, how can he be promoted just like that!" Ye Xiaotao breathed a sigh of relief. When he first entered the room, he was really worried that Li Lin would take his position as deputy county magistrate.
Now it seems that this worry is unnecessary. From what Liu Yong said, he doesn't really want to promote Li Lin.
As long as he doesn't want to, he can find a lot of reasons to politely reject Mayor Qian's proposal.
Before leaving, Ye Xiaotao took out a file bag from her handbag, held it in both hands and placed it respectfully on Liu Yong's desk.
"Secretary, these are the cigarettes I brought back for you when I was on a business trip. They taste very good. Please try them and see if you like them." Ye Xiaotao showed a flattering smile on his face.
Liu Yong did not refuse. He smiled and picked up the file bag and stuffed it into the drawer of his office.
"Okay, go back with peace of mind, and don't come to my office just for some unfounded rumors. Also, I'm too lazy to ask you who leaked the content of the Standing Committee to you, but I warn you, don't be used as a gun by others and then be complacent!" Liu Yong scolded softly.
"Yes, yes, the secretary is right. I was so anxious that I lost my temper. Don't be angry." Ye Xiaotao said with a smile on his face.
He was afraid that Liu Yong would speak official language and play Tai Chi to him, but now that he was lightly reprimanded by him, he felt much more relieved.
Before long, the news that Li Lin's promotion to deputy county magistrate was rejected by the Standing Committee spread among the county's section-level cadres.
For a moment, Li Lin became everyone's laughing stock again.
In the corridor of the county government, several section-level cadres gathered together and whispered. "He has only been the party secretary for a few days and he wants to be promoted to deputy county level? It's really funny..." A cadre showed a mocking smile on his face and crossed his arms over his chest.
"That's right. So what if he has the support of the rich mayor? Isn't it Secretary Liu who has the final say in Shannan County?" Another cadre curled his lips and said disdainfully.
"If he really has that ability, let Mayor Qian transfer him to the city. Why is he showing off in our Shannan County!" Another cadre shook his head with a look of contempt on his face.
Rumors are scary, and gradually they change their meaning.
When these groundless rumors reached Li Lin's ears, they became "Li Lin relied on his success in attracting investment to negotiate with Secretary Liu and wanted to become the deputy county magistrate, but was collectively rejected by a group of standing committee members with a smile."
Li Lin was sitting in his office. After hearing these rumors, he just smiled faintly.
Haven't there been enough rumors about you over the years?
He shook his head slightly and continued to work on the documents.
There was no trace of anger or frustration on his face, only calmness and determination.
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