Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 668 Chapter 667 The Art of Speaking

Luo Zhiping first handed the Barefoot Doctors Handbook to Zhou Zheng and said, "Teacher Zhou, please turn to the first page and take a look."

Zhou Zheng didn't know what Luo Zhiping was up to. He pushed his glasses aside in confusion and turned to the first page. He saw the familiar font: "Improve medical standards and protect people's health."

"This doesn't have anything to do with Xiao Tang, does it?" Zhou Zheng came to ask about Tang Zhitong's situation. He didn't think that Luo Zhiping would bring up something irrelevant, so he asked suspiciously in addition to being shocked.

"Hey, it is really related. Please turn back and look at the list of editors." Luo Zhiping smiled and looked proud of it.

While Zhou Zheng was asking this question, his hands were not idle. He flipped through the pages swiftly and saw Tang Zhitong's name on the list of editors and reviewers. Then a smile appeared on his face. Which teacher doesn't want his students to be successful?
But how could a postal worker and a college student majoring in cable technology be involved in medical matters? Zhou Zheng was a little confused, but he was very pleased.

Luo Zhiping unfolded the newspaper again, pointed to the news on the second page, and introduced it at the right time: "Teacher Luo, please take a look at the newspaper again. This is a second-rate daily newspaper from the day before yesterday."

Zhou Zheng took the newspaper and looked at the pictures first instead of the text.

Today’s newspapers have photos, but the proportion of pictures is small, and only the more important ones will have photos.

"Teacher Zhou, the one on the far right in the first row, does he look familiar?" Luo Zhiping was admiring Zhou Zheng's surprised expression and felt very happy in his heart. He was also shocked when he saw him for the first time.

"Okay, I got it. I'll take the book and newspaper first and return them to you another day." Zhou Zheng naturally recognized Tang Zhitong. Although the college also subscribed to newspapers for teachers, due to the nature of their work, not many teachers read such newspapers. Most of them preferred to read some professional periodicals, so he didn't really know about this before.

"Okay." Luo Zhiping agreed readily and stood aside, grinning and watching Zhou Zheng go away.

As soon as Zhou Zheng turned the corner, Luo Zhiping couldn't wait to go back to the classroom and tell his brothers about Zhou Zheng's shocked expression.

Some things don't need to be said directly. With these evidences, it doesn't matter why Tang Zhitong skipped classes. No matter how important studies are, can they compare to an audience?

Zhou Zheng has heard about some of the procedures after the meeting, including commendations and reports, none of which will be missing. He guessed that Tang Zhitong might be making a report at this moment!

Zhou Zheng didn't care what Luo Zhiping said about him in class, nor did he immediately go to Jiao Yutang to give him an explanation. Instead, he went to the department head's office.

There was such a person in my college who brought honor to the school. It would not be excessive to commend him? It would not be excessive to organize a report?

Tang Zhitong knew nothing about this and spent the entire morning in the Publicity Department of the Municipal Bureau.

The Municipal Bureau was upgraded, and the former Propaganda Section was promoted to the Propaganda Department. The former Chief Chen of the Propaganda Section also took a small step up and became Director Chen, a deputy.

Tang Zhitong had argued with Section Chief Chen last year, but this time when they met, Old Chen seemed to have forgotten about the incident. He never mentioned the conflict and kept praising Tang Zhitong for opening up the situation for the city bureau's postal code promotion and thanked Tang Zhitong for his contribution to the city bureau's postal code promotion.

It is a custom not to hit a smiling person. After some greetings, Tang Zhitong was very cooperative with the publicity. There was no problem with the manuscript. He also explained in detail that the reason for compiling the manual was that he was inspired by chatting with residents in the delivery area when he was a deliveryman.

After Director Chen was satisfied with the content, he took Tang Zhitong to the gate of the Municipal Bureau to take a photo. Tang Zhitong was carrying a mail bag and holding the "Barefoot Doctor Manual", which was prepared to be used as a promotional picture.

"Chief Tang, thank you for your cooperation. I will send the photos to you later." After taking the photos, Director Chen stepped forward to shake hands and express his gratitude.

"Thank you, Director Chen. It's all my duty." Tang Zhitong handed the parcel, manual and other props to Director Chen and asked, "Director Chen, is there anything else? If not, I can go back to work."

"Hey~ It's time for lunch, how can we let Section Chief Tang go back hungry? I've already informed the canteen, and we'll have our work lunch before going back. Let's talk while we eat." Director Chen had a camera hanging around his neck, holding the props in one hand, and reached out with the other to hold Tang Zhitong's arm, and walked in without any explanation.

"Director Chen has really thought it through. I will respectfully obey your orders." Seeing Director Chen's enthusiasm and hints of follow-up arrangements in his words, Tang Zhitong did not refuse. He had just had a working meal at the Municipal Bureau a while ago, and the food quality was much better than that of the Post and Telecommunications College.

"Chief Tang, Director Hu instructed yesterday to organize several special events and ask you to give a report." During the meal, Director Chen spoke in the name of Hu Liheng.

"Okay, I'll follow the bureau's arrangements. Director Chen, please tell me in advance so that I can prepare." Tang Zhitong agreed readily. Since Hu Zhiheng had spoken, he had to obey. After all, he was now on Director Hu's side.

"No problem. I will tell you in advance." Director Chen also breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Tang Zhitong would find an excuse to shirk his responsibilities. Director Hu did give the order, but the original words were to "discuss" with Tang Zhitong. He slightly changed the wording.

Although he didn't mention it this morning, he still remembered that he was criticized last year and Section Chief Tang didn't give him any face at all.

After the matter was finalized, the ensuing conversation was very pleasant. Tang Zhitong had a great appetite and ate three large steamed buns.

Since it is a work meal, there is no need to use food coupons. You have to take advantage of what you should take.

There were no classes in the Cable Department on Wednesday afternoon. After Tang Zhitong finished his meal, he said goodbye to Director Chen, wiped his mouth, rode his bicycle to the Escort Department.

"Section Chief!" Ma Wei stood up excitedly and greeted Tang Zhitong when she saw him coming back. Then she took the newspaper from the table, pointed at the photo on it and asked, "Section Chief, is this you?"

"You figured this out? No wonder He said the people have sharp eyes." Tang Zhitong admitted cheerfully. He had already cooperated with the Propaganda Department in the interview. He couldn't hide this, so he might as well admit it.

"I knew it at first glance. The section chief has brought honor to our postal and telecommunications system this time! What happened? Is he okay?" Ma Wei is a girl after all. Her gossipy heart is burning with passion. She asked Tang Zhitong about the situation at that time.

"He's in good health and very approachable." Tang Zhitong noticed Ma Wei's choice of words, "postal and telecommunications system", the word "height" immediately rose.

"What does it feel like to shake hands with Him?" Ma Wei asked.

"Excited hearts, trembling hands. You didn't see the scene at that time. Everyone was so excited that they couldn't even speak clearly..." Tang Zhitong put down his bag and told Ma Wei about the situation at that time.

There was some water in these words, because Tang Zhitong was the first to shake hands with Him. After patting His shoulder, his eyes were blurred with tears and his heart was pounding. He did not see the situation clearly at that time, but it did not prevent Tang Zhitong from speaking in a positive way.

"I really envy you." After listening to the person's story, Ma Wei couldn't calm down for a long time, and her face flushed as she expressed her feelings.

"Work hard and make achievements, and you will have opportunities in the future." Tang Zhitong said politely. There are many people who have made achievements, but such opportunities are few and far between...

"I will definitely try my best!" Ma Wei seemed to see hope and expressed her opinion by clenching her fist. "Sit down and talk, sit down and talk." Tang Zhitong stretched out his hand and motioned Ma Wei to sit down. Since they came in, the two of them were a little excited and didn't bother to sit down.

After Ma Wei sat down, there were still little stars in her eyes when she looked at Tang Zhitong.

Tang Zhitong was facing Ma Wei's gaze. Even though his face was tested by time, he still couldn't bear it, so he asked, "Ma Wei, about the farm..."

"Oh. The department doesn't have a farm yet. Even if we have one, it's not convenient to bring it to the municipal bureau, because we are on the same level as other local bureaus. If this door is opened, everyone below will open their mouths, and it will be difficult for the department to do its job." When Ma Wei mentioned this, she felt embarrassed, and the look in her eyes when she looked at Tang Zhitong was no longer so fiery.

"Oh, I understand. You haven't been criticized, have you?" Tang Zhitong nodded and asked with concern.

“Fortunately, my dad didn’t say anything to me. However, I mentioned it to my dad again later, and he promised to put in a word for the Municipal Bureau when the time comes. He doesn’t have the final say on whether it can be done or not.” Ma Wei said this, like a child who had done a good deed and was waiting to be praised.

"Well done! Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, our Municipal Bureau will remember your kindness." Tang Zhitong gave Ma Wei a thumbs up, first praising her, and then added:
"Your work in recent days is obvious to all. Director Fang recognizes your work very much. He even told me a few days ago that he would raise your salary by one level.

I've been busy lately and have delayed this matter. I'll write a report and submit it today."

"This... this is not good, right? I have been working here for less than two years." When Ma Wei heard Tang Zhitong say that he would raise her salary, she was happy at first, but then hesitated.

"It's not that rigid. We still need to give appropriate rewards to outstanding employees. Our municipal bureau has precedents for this kind of situation. You shouldn't feel psychologically burdened." Tang Zhitong comforted Ma Wei. He did forget about this matter, but it was not too late to remedy it. If he had waited until the department decided on the farm before giving Ma Wei a raise, it would have been a loss.

"Thank you, Director Fang, and thank you, Section Chief." Only after saying this did Ma Wei happily accept it.

"If you want to thank someone, then thank yourself. It was you who first made the achievements that are obvious to all." Tang Zhitong said cheerfully, without making a single mistake. After that, he took out the letter paper and started writing the report.

To be honest, with Ma Wei's family background, she has been working as a technician in the Municipal Bureau for more than a year and is still earning the most basic assistant engineer salary. This is extremely rare after decades.

There are two salary levels for assistant technicians in the postal and telecommunications system: second level, 58 yuan per month, and first level, 64 yuan per month.

Above that is “technician”, which has five salary levels, with the lowest being 75 yuan per month.

Tang Zhitong didn't do anything too outrageous. He only applied for a raise for Ma Wei, to 64 yuan per month, to leave some room for the future. After all, she was still young.

After writing and checking it, and confirming that it was correct, Tang Zhitong went to Fang Yuan's office.

Fang Yuan also looked like he had just finished his work. On the table was a second-rate daily newspaper with the front page on top, which had not been opened yet.

"Brother Yuan, I wrote a report today about Ma Wei's salary increase." Tang Zhitong greeted him and glanced at the newspaper. The headline on the front page was "The situation on the national agricultural front continues to improve."

Tang Zhitong has given up on the moral integrity of journalists these days.

Zhang Xuefeng said: Looking at the undergraduate major catalog, any one is better than journalism.

Today’s news is like a maze. It has many twists and turns, and you need your own judgment to figure it out. Otherwise, it’s very easy to fall into a trap.

The reason why Tang Zhitong was still watching was not because he wanted to use his brain, but because he wanted to understand the direction of some information, verify what he remembered, and prevent himself from going wrong.

"Put it here. How are you today? Is everything going well?" Fang Yuan tilted his head towards the chair, motioning Tang Zhitong to sit down.

"That's good. Today they added another item, asking me to give a report, and I agreed." Tang Zhitong scratched his head. The manuscript written by Xiao Wang was not long, which was enough for an interview, but it was still a little short as a speech. He had to go back and expand it.

"Okay, go ahead. Now meals are provided for those who give reports, so you can get some benefits." Fang Yuan suggested.

"Hey, we had a work lunch today. The food was okay, much better than at school." Tang Zhitong said casually when mentioning this.

"We can save as much as we can. This year..." Fang Yuan didn't finish his words, shook his head, pointed to the front page of the newspaper, and said, "The agricultural production data are all from last year. This year, they mentioned the enthusiasm of the people and the water conservancy construction, but didn't mention the precipitation at all. It seems that not many places have rained recently."

"It's thanks to the water conservancy projects built last year, otherwise the situation would be much worse." At this point, complaining is useless and one can only look at the bright side. However, Tang Zhitong did not say much. Instead, he mentioned the farm matters to Fang Yuan. What happens next depends on whether the Municipal Bureau can provide support.

"Well, that's good. I will submit this report as soon as possible." Fang Yuan expressed his opinion after listening.

Tang Zhitong returned to his office and took out the manuscript prepared by Xiao Wang from his bag, intending to polish and process it further based on the original manuscript.

Since it was Hu Zhiheng who spoke, my speech had to last about an hour. I couldn't just speak for twenty minutes. How was that any different from just going through the motions?
The tone could not be changed, so Tang Zhitong added some of his own personal experiences into it, with the positive aspects as the main part and the negative aspects as the auxiliary part. Even if the ending was negative, it had to be written as positive.

Tang Zhitong had encountered this kind of thing many times when he was working like a slave.

In fact, ordinary people have come into contact with it in daily life, but they don’t pay much attention to it.

For example, when you go to a restaurant and order a dish you want, but the restaurant doesn’t have it today, an honest waiter will tell you directly that it’s out of stock, but an excellent waiter will say: Sir, the dish is not fresh today, can I get you something else?

The result is obvious. Faced with excellent sales talk, customers will still happily dine there even if the restaurant does not have a dish they want.

This is the art of speaking.

When Tang Zhitong was expanding the manuscript, he also paid special attention to this aspect. It was somewhat related to lying, but not completely lying.

Adults are different from elementary school students in this respect.

Primary school students like Fengzhi only know the superficial right and wrong. The adult world does not have so many right and wrong, but more gray...

(End of this chapter)