Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

Liu Zhenwen felt a chill run down his spine. He hadn't gotten into any trouble recently, had he?

"You are the police chief, and you are only responsible for solving cases and managing the police force. However, the current situation in Zhencheng is affected by the case. Maintaining stability, handling petitions, maintaining public order, and ensuring business order are all part of the same whole. If the police work does not go deep into the overall governance of the city, it will always be a lone battle and a passive patching up of loopholes."

Li Dakang continued.

"I've observed your work over the past few years. You're capable of taking responsibility, enduring hardship, and maintaining a stable team. You're straightforward and honest, which are your strengths. However, you must also understand that being capable doesn't mean you can leverage external resources, and being able to get things done doesn't mean you have a voice. To overcome obstacles, you still need to strengthen yourself."

Liu Zhenwen pondered the meaning behind the words and came to a surprising and delightful conclusion. He immediately said, "Secretary Li, your criticism is correct. I was indeed limited by my own job duties and lacked a sense of the overall situation. I will definitely make improvements in the future."

"No need to rush into self-criticism. I called you here today not to assign blame, but to provide you with a platform and help you break through this impasse as quickly as possible."

Li Dakang's words were full of profound meaning.

"Comrade Yu Chen and I just returned from Secretary Chu's meeting with the Provincial Party Committee. We discussed the situation of the Zhencheng City leadership team, and regarding Bi Yunyao..."

Liu Zhenwen was one of his own, so he didn't hide anything from him. He believed the other party knew what to do, and mentioning his name was also to give the other party an opportunity to build a good relationship and leave a good impression.

"Considering subsequent adjustments and from the perspective of the overall situation of the city, the burden of maintaining political and legal stability, urban governance, and risk prevention and control is becoming increasingly heavy. We need someone who understands the front line, can control the situation, and can tackle tough challenges to coordinate and provide comprehensive support."

Is this a way of appointing me as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission?

Liu Zhenwen was overjoyed. Thinking of Sima Shenhe, he felt that it wasn't impossible.

"My idea is to have you concurrently serve as deputy mayor."

After Li Dakang finished speaking, he noticed a slight change in Liu Zhenwen's expression and smiled, "What's wrong? Is this not the position you had in mind?"

"I wouldn't dare,"

Liu Zhenwen quickly shook his head, "No matter what adjustments the organization makes to my position, I will resolutely obey."

"Oh, so you'd obey orders to work at the dam and collect water from the reservoir?"

Li Dakang joked.

"this,"

Liu Zhenwen's face stiffened. "Secretary Li, I think I still prefer my job."

"Haha, okay, enough joking around."

Li Dakang waved his hand.

"The greatest significance of concurrently holding a position in the municipal government for you is not the impressive rank or prestigious title, but the access to authority. In the future, when advancing case investigations, industry rectification, and other tasks, you can directly coordinate with various districts, counties, and functional departments. You will no longer be fighting alone as the public security bureau. Most of the obstacles you mentioned before will be easily overcome."

"But let me make this clear from the start: a position comes with responsibility, but it is also a test. If you also serve as the vice mayor, your job will no longer be just about solving cases and arresting people. You will have to shoulder the responsibility for maintaining the overall stability of the city, handling public opinion related to the public security department, and ensuring the bottom line of governance. If you can achieve results, your position will be secure; if you can't, you will only burn your own hands."

"Please rest assured, Secretary Li, I am willing to accept all decisions made by the organization and will absolutely shoulder the responsibility and never betray the organization's trust," Liu Zhenwen immediately assured him in a deep voice.

Li Dakang picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and said in a friendly tone, "Zhenwen, you know the rules of the system. The government leadership is the front line for getting things done, while the municipal party committee leadership is the core for setting the tone."

Liu Zhenwen was startled, then overjoyed.

"Take it one step at a time, and once the division of labor at the government level is clear and tangible results are achieved, it will be a natural thing to join the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee."

"As long as you establish a strong reputation for stability, public security, and risk management in the city, ensuring stability in the city, gaining the approval of the people and the leadership, Comrade Yu Chen and I will do our utmost to secure a seat for you at the municipal party committee level, and I will also do so at the provincial party committee level."

"But I only have one requirement: you are given power, but you must maintain a proper sense of proportion. The important thing is to achieve results. For example, right now, cooperating well with the inspection team and the provincial department to complete the case and stabilize the overall situation in the city is a test. Do you understand?"

"Understood, Secretary Li. Don't worry, just watch how I perform."

Liu Zhenwen said firmly.

Even if someone becomes a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, it's still a step forward, but it's completely different from becoming a member of the Standing Committee, since that's the decision-making body for the entire city.

He estimated that becoming the vice mayor wouldn't be difficult; if Li Dakang could promote him, he would pass the test.

Once the cases of Gu Wangbei and others are concluded, this merit and resume can become a stepping stone for Li Dakang to promote him to the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee.

"Hehe, alright, go ahead and get busy. I'll see how you do. By the way, tell Xiao Hu to ask him to invite Minister Huang from the Organization Department over." Li Dakang waved his hand and said.

"Okay, Secretary, you're busy, I won't bother you any longer."

Liu Zhenwen stood up, saluted, and strode away.

After telling his secretary, Xiao Hu, about Li Dakang's request, he rushed back to the Public Security Bureau.

Oh, my little love, don't worry, my life is only for you.

Humming a little tune, I walked into the building with slightly unsteady steps.

"Good morning, Director!"

"Good morning, Director!"

Along the way, everyone greeted him respectfully.

Liu Zhenwen nodded in response to each of them. Looking at his subordinates, he felt a surge of pride. They were all his men!

Just wait, your boss is about to make progress, and then we'll all make progress together!

After he left, everyone immediately started whispering among themselves.

"What's wrong with the director? He seems very happy!"

"I don't know, maybe it's some good news."

"Could it be that my wife is pregnant?"

"Bullshit, is it because they're about to get promoted?"

"If you're pregnant, then you have to give birth..."

Liu Zhenwen was unaware of the rumors his subordinates were spreading behind his back. After returning to his office, he called Wang Hongqing, who had already returned from the provincial department, over.

He is good at keeping things secret; he knows that everything is uncertain and cannot be publicized.

But the joy in one's heart always needs an outlet, and Wang Hongqing is just right.

He valued and was very satisfied with this assistant, and planned to cultivate and promote him.

In particular, Wang Hongqing's excellent work in the provincial department during this period has brought him honor, and the inspection team and Secretary Sima have both praised him, which makes him even more satisfied.

After all, someone who came from the Zhencheng City Public Security Bureau and made a contribution naturally deserves a share as the bureau chief.

"Good morning, Director!"

After Wang Hongqing entered, he immediately gave a standard salute.

"Xiao Wang is here. Come, have a seat."

Liu Zhenwen stood up, nodded, and kindly pulled him to sit on the sofa, offering him a cigarette.

Wang Hongqing was somewhat confused by this series of actions, but he roughly guessed that the bureau chief probably had some good news.

"Xiao Wang, have you had a good rest these past few days since you got back?"

"I've had a good rest, Chief. Thank you for giving me two days off."

Wang Hongqing immediately said.

"You're such an honest kid. We gave you three days off, but you only took a day and a half before rushing back to work."

Liu Zhenwen looked reproachful. "I've already spoken to the court, and you and Xiao Cui are both complaining that the holiday is too long. If word gets out, people will think I'm being harsh on my subordinates and treating you like a beast of burden."

Wang Hongqing scratched his head and smiled sheepishly. He and his girlfriend Cui Wenwen were indeed a bit restless, having spent a day and a half playing around, not knowing what they had done.

He felt that staying at home for just one or two days was more tiring than working for two or three days, so he simply went back to work.