Zhang Wen's name

"Comrade Zhang Wen, I'm about to go to the second line at the higher level. I am very grateful for the time I spent working with you. I thought I would retire when the time came, but due to economic development, I was promoted by half a rank before I retired."

"Don't say that. We've been working together for almost two years. I remember I came to Handong in 2012. When I first came to Handong, you were the one who guided me."

"Zhang Wen, do a good job. Handong will definitely develop rapidly under your leadership. The Hannan Demonstration Zone is almost completed now, and its economy is about to take off. Be careful of Sha Ruijin. He won't target you when you are the executive director, but he will be in trouble after you become the governor."

"Okay, Governor Liu, I will keep that in mind. As long as he doesn't interfere with my work on the economy, I won't hold it against him."

"Besides, I'm not entirely without room for resistance; I still have a lot of supporters."

"You know that's good. I'm going to Kyoto. Goodbye."

"Governor Liu, take care and have a safe journey."

Watching Governor Liu walk away, Zhang Wen mentally counted how many Standing Committee votes he had. Gao Yuliang, Wang Chaoyang, and the United Front Work Department Minister, Director Pei said the new Executive Vice Chairman was his man, as was Lin Jianhua, the Party Secretary of Luzhou City, and apparently the Party Secretary of Lincheng City was also a Standing Committee member. He had seven votes. As long as Sha Ruijin didn't cause trouble, nothing would happen. But if he did, he would be the one to get rid of him.

"Hey Ruijin, I've received a notification from above. They don't want to ruin the hard-won economic situation in Handong. They've decided that Comrade Zhang Wen will take over as governor. Also, the person who came to take over as executive vice governor, Comrade Zhao Yang, is also from Zhang Wen's faction."

Sha Ruijin was shocked when he heard this. "Dad, what's going on? How come the higher-ups have arranged for two people to be his gang? They're all his people. How am I supposed to chair the meeting? They have a total of 6 votes. How can this be allowed?"

"Hey Ruijin, Handong Province has laid a solid foundation and is about to take off. You don't need to cause any trouble. In a few years, you can be transferred. Don't think about going against him. You said he only got 6 votes, but I think he got 7. Is the United Front Work Department Minister one of your people?"

"Dad, the Minister of the United Front Work Department always follows the crowd when it comes to voting, I don't know if he does or not."

"He must be one of Governor Liu's men. Once Governor Liu leaves, he'll definitely side with Zhang Wen. And what about Propaganda Minister Li Chunmei? How much do you know about her?"

"Ruijin, you can't beat him anymore, he's become too powerful."

"You should just mind your own business and not try to interfere in the affairs of the provincial government."

Sha Ruijin said weakly, "Unconsciously, he has so many supporters. Is this the charm of the God of Wealth of Handong?"

As time passed, Zhang Wen received a call from the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

"Hello, is this Comrade Zhang Wen? Please put down your work and come to the Organization Department of the Central Committee for a talk at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

"Okay, Minister Li, I'll arrange it right away."

At nine o'clock, in the office of the Minister of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, Zhang Wen was received by Li, the former Vice Minister, who has now been promoted to Minister of the Organization Department.

"Comrade Zhang Wen, we meet again."

"Yes, Minister Lee, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Okay, Comrade Zhang Wen, we called you here today to ask for your views on the current economic situation in Handong."

"Minister Li, the economy in Handong is generally stable. In particular, at the beginning of this year, we perfectly implemented the plan issued by Kyoto to establish a demonstration zone for the modernization of the five cities in southern Han.

"We can foresee that Hannan will be equipped with a powerful engine for high-speed development. We are not idle in Hanbei either. We are gradually relocating some outdated traditional manufacturing industries in Hannan to Hanbei. According to the 2014 fiscal revenue report, I found that the province's disposable fiscal revenue is about to exceed 8000 billion yuan, creating a total GDP of 70000 trillion yuan."

"Comrade Zhang Wen, I must say that your Handong data report last year was quite good. You paid so much tax to Kyoto and still had a scale of about 8000 billion."

"Minister Li, this is what our country's cadres should do. Our Party members are here to make the people live a good life."

"Now, on behalf of the leaders of Kyoto, I announce your appointment."

Zhang Wen immediately stood up seriously, his whole body ramrod straight.

"Comrade Zhang Wen has outstanding work ability and is loyal to the Party. During his tenure in Handong Province, Handong's economy has made rapid progress. The Kyoto Committee Party Committee has decided to appoint Zhang Wen as the Governor of Handong Province."

"I fully support and resolutely obey the organization's arrangements. I sincerely thank the organization for its trust and training. Facing this new position, I deeply feel the weight of responsibility and the glory of the mission."

"I will be politically clear-cut, faithfully perform my duties and dare to take responsibility, practice the principle of serving the people, strictly discipline myself and adhere to the bottom line, and under the strong leadership of the Provincial Party Committee, devote myself wholeheartedly to my work and contribute all my strength to writing a new chapter in the modernization of Handong Province."

After leaving the Central Textile Department, Zhang Wen was overjoyed and wanted to share his happiness with his wife immediately.

"Honey, don't cook tonight. We're going to eat at the teacher's house. Remember not to bring anything; the teacher has everything. I'm heading over now."

"Zhang Wen, you little rascal, you've become a ministerial-level official. That's quite an achievement. I remember when we first met, you were dressed in faded clothes, standing awkwardly in front of me like a lackey. Now you exude the unique aura of a ministerial-level official."

"Teacher, why are you saying that about me? Am I not your favorite student?"

"Zhang Wen, I still prefer Wang Chaoyang. He's better at handling things, and he never comes to see me empty-handed."

"I'm just worried that your good cigarettes and alcohol will expire. What's wrong with me giving you some food and drinks? Besides, your teacher's wife is a doctor, and he doesn't allow you to drink alcohol."

"Is your wife still at work today? I didn't see her last time I came."

"Don't even mention it. She's almost 60 years old, and she's still working so hard. A few years ago, I didn't want her to work so hard, so Zhang transferred her to a less demanding position in the logistics department, but she absolutely refused."

"Your teacher's wife is too stubborn. She always wants to work on the front line. Perhaps we are influenced by the great man's ideas. I told her that you would come to our house for dinner after your promotion, and she should be back tonight."

"Uncle Wang, what are you talking about? Zhang Wen said not to bring anything, but I'm sorry, I brought two roast ducks."

"Yutong, you're here now. Your senior sister isn't home. It's just me and your godmother living here. I've always treated you like my own daughter. Why did you bring anything with you?"

"That's right, that's right. Master has so many good things, it would be a waste not to eat them."

"Yutong, call Yuze and ask him to come over for dinner. I don't understand why your family is so busy, busier than me, the director. And Yuze is about to graduate, how are you all making arrangements?"

"My husband and I want him to pursue a career in scientific research. We heard from the dean of his department that Yuze is very talented, especially in science and engineering. He has won many undergraduate awards in the past two years."

"If you have talent, you should pursue a career in scientific research. These days, isn't the ideal to become a technologically advanced nation? How can we, as promising young people, only think about becoming officials?"

"Teacher, that makes sense, but in our country, all boys dream of serving the people, and most importantly, you need to be very talented in scientific research."

"I remember that my initial dream was to be a professor and I would be content with that. Later, I caught the eye of my former boss and was assigned to the government's financial sector. I'm not saying that being a professor is bad, but there are more opportunities in the government."

"Teacher, you are so majestic and powerful."

"You're being sarcastic again."

"Yutong, go and inform Director Pei personally, and ask him to bring his wife over for a get-together tonight."

That evening, Director Pei and his wife arrived at Wang Zhenhua's place.

"Congratulations, Zhang Wen."

"Thank you, former leader, for recognizing and recognizing my talent back then. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Director Pei said with a look of satisfaction, "Zhang Wen, don't belittle yourself too much. I promoted you in the first place so you could do things, and you've done a great job, so this advancement is only to be expected. Besides, didn't you give me a lot of ideas? We've had a pleasant working relationship, haven't we?"

Wang Zhenhua said, "I still have to thank you, Director Pei. Zhang Wen comes from a poor family. When I first saw him, he was dressed very simply. I heard from his classmates that Zhang Wen initially ate only four steamed buns a day to save money. Later, I applied for poverty subsidies for him, and things got a little better."

Director Pei said, "I really like this child. He has stayed true to his original aspirations all the way and has not been defeated by the difficulties of his childhood."

"Zhang Wenna, our superiors have decided to send Zhao Yang down to help you with your work. He will actively try to get closer to you. The leaders in Kyoto have high expectations for you, so you must develop well. You will soon become the provincial governor, so you must be careful and cautious in your actions."

"Yes, Director Pei, I will definitely work hard."

After a pleasant conversation, Zhang Wen and the others finished their meal and prepared to leave.

"Teacher, please take care of yourself. I'll come to see you again next time." After saying this, the family left the heavily guarded compound.

Bedroom in a home in Beijing.

"Yutong, I want to take you with me when I go back to Handong this time. After all, it's not good for us to live apart."

"I'll do whatever you say."