Not to mention the huge impact the report had on the public, even those around Chen Qing were deeply moved after seeing it.
Xiaoyu, holding a newspaper, squatted by the roadside wiping away her tears.
I felt proud, I was moved, but mostly I felt heartache.
Her aunt wasn't fat to begin with, but she lost about ten pounds in the past year because of overwork.
When Mao Mao went to find He Yuxiang with the newspaper, she found him turning around to wipe his tears. She also cried as she stepped forward and said, "Auntie is so amazing! No wonder you always said she's lost weight. She really has lost a lot of weight. She gets carsick and is always on the road, and she still has to go to work while she's sick. It's so tiring. But Auntie is so amazing. She started with clothing and shared her experience with everyone, connecting multiple factories and saving so many factories. Every time I read reports about Auntie, I don't know if she's someone I know in real life. She's so amazing. I think she should be remembered by history. Let's call her the first person to reform."
After calming down a bit, He Yuxiang said, "She was already very capable."
He has admired his aunt since he was a child.
I admire her resilience, her strategic planning, and her genuine love for the people.
Mao Mao wiped away her tears: "I miss her so much. Let's go to the capital to celebrate the New Year together."
He Yuxiang: "Okay."
He missed home too.
The two packed their things and headed to the capital.
In the capital, Chen Qing was extremely busy. The Consumer Goods Industry Department had dealt with a group of people and arranged for a group of young people to work, which offended many people. However, no one could find any fault with her, which infuriated everyone.
Her year-long silence was all a facade!
People gradually realized the formidable strength of a factory director who, during a sensitive period, built the nation's number one factory from scratch.
Zhou Zhengmin was only glad that he hadn't offended Director Chen too much. He was still the director of the General Affairs Department. He knocked on the door of Director Chen's office and stepped in: "Director Chen, these are the reports of applications for support from various places. Please take a look."
"Okay, put it there, I'll check on it later."
Chen Qing said without looking up.
Zhou Zhengmin hummed in agreement and tiptoed out, afraid of disturbing her.
God knows that Director Chen was like a tyrant, dealing with thirty-nine people in one year—that's a terrifying number!
He genuinely felt that it was fortunate that Director Chen was quick-witted and had never engaged in any corrupt or illegal activities; otherwise, she would have been dragged down by a large group of people.
Zhou Zhengmin had just returned to his office when he was told that Minister Lian had gone to Director Chen's office.
Zhou Zhengmin responded but ignored it.
Now that Director Chen has firmly established himself in the department, he is no longer someone that can be controlled by him alone.
He's not much of a person in other aspects, but he's good at assessing situations.
Since there's no hope of competing with Chen Qing for the director's position, it's better to send Chen Qing forward and let him remember his favor. That way, he might be able to get the director's position.
Even if it's not possible.
With Director Chen's favor, I also have a life-saving charm.
When Lian Zhenghao arrived at Chen Qing's office, he went straight to the point about the impact of the report: "The newspapers that reported on you are still getting more copies published. Everyone is buying them. You are now truly famous throughout the country."
After seeing the newspaper, many people had the same reaction as Zheng Yuling, thinking of Chen Qing's words from many years ago about letting people wear new clothes.
Chen Qing sighed, "I'm quite lucky. I've always been in the public eye, which is why I have the influence I have now after the reports came out. There are many people who like me and many people who hate me, but that's nothing."
She takes a very indifferent view of this matter.
Because I've been scolded before.
I know that taking things too seriously can easily cause harm to myself.
Regardless of what others think, Chen Qing feels that she just needs to focus on doing her own thing.
Seeing her handle the situation calmly, Lian Zhenghao suddenly realized that she was the one who was truly humble and composed.
Even though many people say she has a bad temper and is ruthless, she remains calm and focused on doing her own thing, regardless of whether she is praised or criticized.
This level of character surpasses that of many others.
"In any case, your report has had a very positive impact, and many cadres have said they want to learn from your ideas."
"To learn my thoughts?"
Chen Qing was stunned.
Minister Lian nodded.
Chen Qing hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "As long as everyone is happy."
Minister Lian glanced at the many documents on her desk and asked, "Are you that busy these days?"
"Yes, I plan to be busy for a while, then take a few days off during the Chinese New Year to spend time with my family."
She has been away from home for most of the past year.
They really neglected their families too much.
This is not what she wanted.
Minister Lian thought it was good; the warmth of family was what prevented her from doing anything extreme even in her high position: "I mainly want to discuss something with you today."
Chen Qing looked at him.
Minister Lian took out a document she had written earlier: "The light industry cooperative joint venture you mentioned, which would pool everyone's idle production capacity, scrap materials, sales channels, and skilled workers, was rejected. However, we have agreed to have one province as a pilot area, while also involving private enterprises."
"A joint venture with private companies?"
"Yes, the organization has decided to give you this task. You are in charge and will get the remaining people or resources moving around."
"That's a huge project."
"Yes, otherwise it wouldn't have fallen on your head."
"I really... thank you for the organization's trust."
Chen Qing looked at the new documents he handed her and began to read them. The more she read, the more surprised and delighted she became. If she could control this project, she would have even more power.
However, after Minister Lian and others left, they realized that this was a double-edged sword. When wielded, it could be so powerful that it could split the heavens and the earth, but it could also harm themselves at any time.
Because Chen Qing realized that he seemed to be exploring the forefront of public-private partnerships!
And she is clearly in the position of the icebreaker.
Chen Qing felt a chill run down her spine, as if she had been given a hot potato. Although once the document was issued, she would have far more power and resources than a mere department head could handle, if she didn't do it right, she would be in big trouble.
Chen Qing returned home in a daze.
I feel like my head is about to explode.
Pioneers either achieve great success or die tragically.
After taking a shower, Chen banged her head against the wall in her room. She was finished, she was really finished, her mind was blank.
When He Yuan got home, he saw that her forehead was red and skillfully reached for the medicated oil: "Did you bump your head again?"
"No, I bumped into it myself."
Chen Qing was dejected.
He Yuan helped her lie down and applied the medicated oil, asking, "What's wrong?"
Chen Qing told him about Minister Lian's task.
After all, this doesn't fall under the category of confidential information.
He Yuan remained silent for a while before saying, "If something happens, we'll pretend to be dead together. By then, the kids should be quite grown up, and we'll go abroad together to enjoy some time alone."
As he spoke, He Yuan became somewhat expectant.
Chen Qing chuckled, "Then let's see which country to go to. Going abroad costs a lot of money, so should we save up some money beforehand to go overseas?" (End of Chapter)
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