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"Secretary Chu, I will definitely not let you down. I will work hard and deliver a satisfactory result."

Finally, Zheng Yu bowed deeply.

"Okay, go and hand over your work to Comrade Yibai's secretary."

Chu Shijun smiled with satisfaction.

"Remember, officials in the organization are meant to serve the people. If they lose sight of this fundamental purpose, then they are no longer officials in the organization!"

"Also, when you go to Lingyuan County, don't sit in the office every day. Go to the grassroots level, go to the fields and see for yourself. Don't just look at the data on paper. They have their own opinions on whether people are living well or not."

"Go down."

Zheng Yu bowed deeply again. Behind him, someone with their head down and shoulders trembling slightly walked out of the office.

Upon seeing this, Liu Yibai remarked with emotion, "Secretary Chu, Comrade Zheng Yu is indeed a man of character; he knows how to repay kindness."

"After all, you've been with me for several years. Humans aren't plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?"

Chu Shijun shook his head, stood up and extended his hand, "I should go too, Comrade Yibai, the burden of Handong will be on your shoulders from now on."

"Please rest assured, I will certainly live up to the expectations of the organization and the people. On the foundation you have laid, I will strive to make the great ship of Handong sail through the wind and waves and go even further."

"Um."

Chu Shijun nodded slightly, and the two clasped hands tightly in the air.

Afterwards, Liu Yibai saw him off from the Provincial Party Committee.

On the other side, Li Dakang, the secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, was doing the same thing.

At the same time, he also told his secretary, Xiao Jin, where he would be going in the future.

He was very happy to learn that he would be working with Bai Jingwen and Zheng Yu, because it meant that as long as the three of them worked together, there would be almost no obstacles to getting things done.

And, most importantly, his appointment as a division chief, which had been delayed for more than a year, was finally finalized.

After all, more than a year had passed, Liu Wenyu's hair had grown back, and his anger had subsided considerably. In addition, Liu Yishou was already undergoing labor reform in Guangming District Prison in Jingzhou City, and he often apologized to Liu Wenyu. Li Dakang also put in a few good words for him. If they continued to suppress it, it would be inappropriate.

"Xiao Jin, do you still remember Yi Xuexi?"

Li Dakang suddenly said.

"Yes, Secretary Li, I remember he's currently guarding the reservoir in Huangshan Village, Lingyuan County."

Xiao Jin nodded.

"Good to know. I heard that Yi Xuexi and his former secretary, Comrade Wang Chunyuan, have had a tough time this past year. At first, they were frequently called to democratic life meetings. Later, when Secretary Chu found out, he criticized some of them, but some people still made things difficult for them. Now that you've gone to Lingyuan County, let's stop here."

Li Dakang was ultimately sentimental; his anger had actually dissipated long ago after that friendly exchange during the democratic life meeting.

Now that he is also leaving Handong, he still feels a bit guilty towards Yi Xuexi, his old partner and rival. He said this in the hope that Yi Xuexi and he could have a better life and retire peacefully.

Later, it was said that when Xiao Jin told Yi Xuexi and Wang Chunyuan about this, Yi Xuexi, who looked much older, choked up and said: Dakang is a good person.

……

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The New Year has passed, and the wheels of history have rolled into the seventeenth year.

End of February.

Chu Shijun went to Baijiang. This time, the person accompanying him changed from Sun Zhengchu to Zhong Zhenguo, along with the spirited Li Dakang.

At a meeting of cadres in Baijiang Province, Zhong Zhenguo announced the appointment of Chu Shijun.

In addition, Li Dakang's positions include Secretary of the Zhencheng Municipal Party Committee and member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee.

As expected, he did not concurrently hold the position of deputy secretary, unlike his predecessor here.

This is mainly because his probationary period has just ended, and he needs to make some achievements in his new position before a comprehensive evaluation can be made.

Currently, the members of the Standing Committee of the Baijiang Provincial Committee are:

Provincial Party Secretary Chu Shijun.

Hu Daoheng, full-time deputy secretary. (Book lover)

Governor Zhao Zhi. (Book Lover)

Organization Minister Chen Xinghe. (Book Lover)

Liu Tonggu, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission. (Book Lover)

Zhao Dagong, Executive Vice Governor and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission

Publicity Minister Hu Xue.

Xu Nuojun, Secretary of the Tianhe Municipal Party Committee. (Book Lover)

Li Dakang, Secretary of the Zhencheng Municipal Party Committee.

Ma Penghao, Minister of the United Front Work Department. (Book Enthusiast)

Yang Wendong, member of the Standing Committee of the Military Region. (Book Lover)

Zhang Yang, Party Secretary of Youcheng City.

Li Jiageng, Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee. (Book Lover)

There were a total of thirteen people.

(The rest of the people were about to explode.)

On that day, after the appointment was announced at the meeting, Zhong Zhenguo left.

After the meeting, Chu Shijun, accompanied by Li Jiageng, Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, and others, arrived at the office that had been prepared in advance.

"Secretary Chu, the office layout has been completed as we discussed in advance."

Li Jiageng moved with lightning speed, quickly took two steps, pushed open the door, then turned sideways and reached out to support it:

"In accordance with the arrangements made upon your arrival, the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee made appropriate adjustments and reorganizations to the former Secretary's office overnight, retaining the original basic layout. In accordance with your instructions, only simplification and optimization were carried out, without major demolition or alteration, to best suit your working habits. Please come in and take a look. If there is anything you are not satisfied with, I will immediately arrange for someone to make rectifications."

Chu Shijun nodded slightly and slowly stepped into the room.

The office space is spacious and well-lit, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the provincial party committee compound, offering an extremely wide view.

All of Xia Qiusheng's personal ornaments, calligraphy and paintings, and personal items have been cleared away and removed. The walls are clean, with only a simple landscape painting hanging on them.

Chu Shijun slowly looked around, his gaze calm, sweeping over the desk, bookshelves, and reception area without revealing any emotion.

"Great, very well arranged."

He spoke calmly, his tone even: "Simple and practical, neat and elegant, no need for further adjustments, just leave it as it is."

Upon hearing this, Li Jiageng breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as you're satisfied, as long as you're satisfied."

The office was being decorated starting before the Lunar New Year. He, as the head steward, personally oversaw everything, personally reviewed all the materials and arrangements, and communicated with the security department. Some arrangements were overturned several times, for fear that he would be dissatisfied.

Fortunately, it seems that the rumored King Chu was indeed approachable and not bound by superficial formalities.

He knew that he, as the head steward, had done the right first step.

Li Jiageng immediately replied, "Understood, everything will be done according to your habits, Secretary Chu."

At this moment, Chu Shijun walked around the office and sat down on the spotless sofa. He pointed to the person opposite him and said, "Comrade Jiageng, you sit down too."

"OK."

Li Jiageng readily agreed, sitting down with half his buttocks on the ground, his body ramrod straight, showing no sign of discomfort.

"Secretary Chu, there is another matter I would like to ask you about."

"Considering your transfer to another province, it is inconvenient for your original staff from Handong to accompany you. The General Office of the Provincial Party Committee reported to the Secretariat of the higher authorities and conducted a screening in advance. Taking into account your work style, writing ability, awareness of confidentiality, and rules of conduct, two young cadres were shortlisted. Both of them have long been trained in the central government and the Provincial Party Committee, are politically reliable, disciplined, and discreet."

Tell me about it.

Chu Shijun nodded.

"One of them is skilled in writing comprehensive documents and materials, and has a solid foundation in writing."

"One person excels at overall planning, schedule arrangement, and internal and external coordination; they are efficient and reliable in handling affairs."

"Would you like to arrange a brief meeting to finalize this personally? I will then accompany you throughout the process, handling all tasks including daily schedules, document circulation, meeting coordination, and confidential communication."

Li Jiageng handed over the documents he was carrying with both hands.