Marry a female star at a bargain price

Chapter 21 21. Lin Xiao is getting promoted
Lin Xiao looked at the WeChat page on his phone.

Han Xixi didn't reply to him for a long time, which made him a little puzzled. He couldn't help but wonder: Could it be that the plane exploded in the sky?

Then he let go again - if the plane really exploded it would be all over the news!

In fact, he didn't want to send this message at all.

The reason why I chose to ask this question is entirely out of the basic upbringing of a member of society.

This is the same as when a dinner with colleagues ends and everyone has to express in the group that they have arrived home one by one!
After all, we are all adults, how could we get lost?

Therefore, the act of reporting safety can be simply seen as a social etiquette.

After all, it was Lin Xiao who sent Han Xixi to the airport, so it was reasonable for him to make sure she landed safely.

The message was sent, and it was her business if she didn't reply. Lin Xiao was not responsible anyway.

I put my phone down and continued to doze off with my head propped up. I really didn’t get enough sleep last night.

……

Have lunch in the cafeteria at noon.

As usual, Lin Xiao sat at the same table with several male colleagues he was familiar with.

As everyone was chatting, they suddenly started talking about promotion.

Qin Hao from the Party Building Office suddenly said, "Have you heard? Our unit is going to promote another wave of section-level cadres!"

Zhang Junlei from the Finance Office was a little surprised: "Is this true? Didn't they mention it just in the first half of the year? Why are they mentioning it again? It's not likely to mention it twice in one year, right?"

Qin Hao said sternly, "You still don't believe me. When have you ever missed my news? If you don't believe me, ask Li Dong. He's from the personnel department and has the most accurate news!"

Li Dong just joined the company last year. He is a few years younger than the people at the table. He looked silly and cute: "Ah? Brother Qin, I don't know..."

Qin Hao rolled his eyes anxiously, and patted his chest and said, "Believe me, because several old section chiefs have retired in the past two years, and our street was rated excellent in last year's assessment, so the district organization department specifically agreed to promote a few more! This news is from our section chief, it can't be wrong!"

Hearing him speak so confidently, everyone believed him and their faces brightened.

Zhang Junlei said excitedly: "That's good news. We young cadres finally see some hope...Brother Qin, your section chief specifically told you such a secret message. He must have reserved the position of deputy section chief for you, right?"

When Qin Hao heard this, the corners of his mouth almost curled up to the sky, but he kept waving his hands: "I have only been working for a few years, how can I have the qualifications! Besides, the promotion of section-level cadres is unified by the whole street. Although the Party Building Office has vacancies for deputy section-level candidates, most of them are selected from other departments. If you ask me... Lin Xiao has the best hope!"

Lin Xiao was feeling sleepy and was suddenly called out, looking confused.

"Me? Stop kidding!"

He laughed at himself and said, "I was lucky enough to be promoted to the fourth major in the first half of the year, how could I be promoted to the deputy section chief in the second half of the year? This is not the way my ancestors' graves would bloom!"

Hearing what he said, everyone laughed.

Although Lin Xiao's work achievements are obvious to all, what he said is also true.

There are two ways to get promoted within the system: real or honorary positions.

Lin Xiao currently only holds a nominal position, and was just promoted from a first-level clerk to a fourth-level chief clerk in the first half of the year. Although there is no explicit regulation, everyone assumes that there will be no more promotions within a year.

Of course, he definitely meets the qualifications.

He has been excellent for many consecutive years and his work ability is obvious to all.

But in grass-roots units, there are more wolves than meat, and promotion certainly depends on ability, but more consideration is given to qualifications and seniority.

After all, harmony and stability among cadres are the top priority.

So when Lin Xiao heard this topic, he knew it had nothing to do with him.

Everyone else also understood that this position would most likely belong to Qin Hao.

After all, he has more experience than the young people, has a postgraduate degree, and works in a core department like the Party Office.

No matter what, it should be him, not Lin Xiao.

Qin Hao felt the same way from the bottom of his heart, but he certainly couldn't admit it openly, so he deliberately mentioned it to others. Everyone knew it well, so they just laughed it off.

At noon, Lin Xiao had a good sleep on the folding bed and finally recovered.

I was busy all afternoon and didn't even notice that Han Xixi replied to my message.

There was no reply afterwards.

When it was almost time to get off work, Liu Liyun called him over.

"Director, you're looking for me!"

"Yes, close the door!" Liu Liyun's expression was a little serious.

Lin Xiao put away his smile, closed the door, and stood in front of the desk.

"Has Xixi arrived in Haicheng?" she asked.

"We're here. It went smoothly!"

Lin Xiao knew that Liu Liyun definitely didn't call him here for this matter, so he didn't elaborate and waited for her to get to the point.

Sure enough, Liu Liyun nodded and said seriously: "I want to tell you something. Our unit is about to start the second promotion of section-level cadres this year. The team held a short meeting this afternoon to discuss the candidates for promotion. I mentioned you at the meeting! Although the final candidate has not been decided yet, you should also be prepared and be more active in your work recently. Do you understand?"

Lin Xiao was shocked when he heard this.

"Director, this..."

"Any questions?"

"..."

Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, but still spoke truthfully: "Director, my education and qualifications are not outstanding among young cadres. It shouldn't be my turn, right?"

Liu Liyun was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting this silly boy to react like this.

She was a little angry.

It is difficult to get promoted within the system, and it is even more difficult to get promoted at the grassroots level.

Because of this, everyone will fight desperately for any opportunity, and it is not uncommon for people to expose each other's shortcomings and make anonymous reports.

But this kid reacted like this!
It seems that promoting him is not a good thing, but bad news!

"Xiao Lin, you don't think that I nominated you for promotion to deputy section chief because you are my son-in-law now?" Liu Liyun asked with a cold face.

"..."

Lin Xiao was speechless and thought, isn’t it?

This reaction made Liu Liyun even angrier.

"Lin Xiao, if you think so, you are really letting down my hard work for you!"

Liu Liyun said earnestly, "Cadre promotion is a big deal, it is not something I can decide alone, nor can it be decided by just holding a meeting!
"This matter has been brewing since July. When we had our first team meeting, I mentioned your name!
"I'm telling you today because the research on this matter is almost complete and we're about to go through the formalities, so I'm telling you to be mentally prepared!

"Your attitude is not acceptable! It's obvious that the leaders promoted you because of your ability, but you look down on yourself. Your words and actions reveal your guilty conscience. Isn't that the same as saying that the leaders made a wrong decision and that I, the director, am blind?"

These words made Lin Xiao feel ashamed.

He said quickly: "Director, don't be angry, I was just overwhelmed by happiness! Don't worry, I am mentally prepared now and will work hard!"

After hearing what he said, Liu Liyun's face brightened up and she smiled.

"Okay, let's go home for dinner. Your father got off work early today and stewed some beef at home!" She said with a smile, and her eyes returned to the look of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law.

Lin Xiao originally wanted to go home and catch up on his sleep.

At this time, I couldn't say no, so I could only nod and smile warmly: "Okay, thank you, Mom!"

(End of this chapter)