“No need,” Su Yu shook her head. “Don’t you dislike nepotism? If I knew everything, wouldn’t Secretary Hao immediately see through my scheme?”
Secretary Song stuffed the notebook back into his pocket. "Alright, ask me if you want to know later. Old Yan and I are on the same boat now. With his help, you'll definitely be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort."
"You've even gotten involved with Secretary Yan?"
"Comrades help each other out. When he comes here on business in the future, someone can pour him a cup of hot tea, so that he won't be forgotten when he leaves."
Su Yu was immediately delighted.
This Secretary Song is much smarter than she had thought.
Looking at him now, I'm increasingly satisfied. I used to think he was a very unreliable and impulsive person, but after getting to know him better, I found that he is actually quite steady and reliable in his actions.
He pays attention to information and understands the people around him very well. Therefore, he has always been well-liked. He's also more meticulous than her in his work.
"Alright, I'm going back to my office to study now, I can't chat with you anymore." Su Yu smiled and walked upstairs.
Secretary Song said, "Won't you chat a little longer?" He's been busy lately, and we rarely have a chance to meet. We haven't even been able to eat together these past few days.
We finally managed to arrange to be together today, but we have to part ways again after only a few words.
Su Yu waved her hand, "That won't do. What if I don't pass the exam and I'm in a bad mood? What if I go back on my word?"
Secretary Song's heart skipped a beat. "Then you'd better go back and study right away!"
Su Yu turned around and smiled at him, "Okay, I will definitely try my best to pass the exam." Then I will have both academic and romantic success.
Back in her office, Su Yu began to bury herself in her studies.
The other people in the office didn't bother her and quietly went about their own business. Recently, due to the department's arrangements, everyone had more and more work to do, unlike before when Chu Hong would do all the good tasks. Now, everyone was generally able to get their share.
Aside from Mayor Chen's draft, it's now Mayor Chen who specifically requested Su Yu to write it. So no one has any other thoughts.
Chu Hong, however, kept glancing at Su Yu from time to time.
Seeing Su Yu reviewing her textbooks, she felt a surge of superiority. But no matter how smug she was now, she knew she would eventually have to leave.
By the time Su Yu finished her studies and came out, she estimated that her career was progressing better and better.
That's the difference. She's a college student, which gives her an inherent advantage over Su Yu.
Everyone had just finished their work for a while when Director Zhou and Deputy Director Liu came into the office.
Deputy Director Liu then closed the door. Everyone immediately realized that something important was about to be announced.
Director Zhou said seriously, "There is something I need to announce to everyone. Secretary Hao's secretary is going to take up a post in the county, so we need to find someone in our department to temporarily serve as his secretary until the end of his term. Of course, this secretary is only temporary and will not be changed in rank."
Upon hearing this, everyone reacted with varying expressions, each lost in their own thoughts.
They thought more deeply than Director Zhou and his team. They knew that after Secretary Hao left office, there would definitely be a new secretary. Perhaps he would be transferred from outside, or perhaps another city leader would be promoted; in any case, there would definitely be a vacancy for a secretary.
If they could serve as temporary secretaries to Secretary Hao for a while, that would be a competitive advantage for them later.
However, everyone looked at Liu Lei. Liu Lei's expression didn't change much. He had received the news from his uncle at noon that he couldn't participate in the competition due to the need to avoid suspicion.
So this news wasn't very useful to him. His uncle even urged him to vote for Su Yu, because he and Director Zhou had already decided on Su Yu.
Chu Hong looked radiant. Her previous work performance had been quite good. Plus, she had her brother-in-law's support. She should be able to compete for the position.
"In addition, Comrade Liu Lei and Comrade Chu Hong will not participate in the competition due to the need to avoid suspicion of kinship."
Chu Hong: "..."
Everyone in the office breathed a sigh of relief.
Deputy Director Liu said, "Director Zhou and I have discussed having everyone vote. Of course, this is not the final result; we will use it as a reference. When voting, please be careful not to vote for yourselves. If you do well, people will naturally vote for you. If you comrades don't even have this much confidence, then you can't take on important work tasks. By the way, Comrade Liu Lei and Comrade Chu Hong can vote for other comrades."
Of the remaining people, Su Yu seemed indifferent to worldly affairs, while Li Mei and the others looked at each other and, after looking at each other, felt that they were all equally matched.
Before giving everyone a chance to campaign, Director Zhou said, "Now everyone take out your paper and pens, write down the name of a comrade, and hand it in."
Everyone quickly took out paper and pens to write their names.
The name was written quickly.
Deputy Director Liu personally came to collect the ballots. As he collected them, he looked at them, and his expression became somewhat subtle.
After he finished collecting it, he showed it to Director Zhou.
After reading it, Director Zhou pursed his lips seriously and then looked in Su Yu's direction.
"Now I'll start tallying the votes. First vote, Su Yu; second vote, Su Yu; third vote, Li Mei; fourth vote, Su Yu; fifth vote, Gao Aiguo; sixth vote, Su Yu."
"..." The entire office fell silent.
Gao Aiguo and Xing Kai looked at each other in surprise.
When they voted, they were thinking of choosing a lesbian. They figured among the gay men, it was just the two of them, and they just needed to avoid each other. Who knew they'd both choose Su Yu?
Deputy Director Liu smiled and said, "It seems that Comrade Su Yu is quite well-regarded by everyone. Except for Comrade Su Yu herself, who cannot vote for herself, it's as if everyone approves of her. Director Zhou and I will strictly consider this vote. You all go ahead and get back to work."
"..."
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