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Outside the Standing Committee meeting room.

Xiao Yuhan stepped out the door, the afternoon sun shining warmly on her.

She took out her phone and sent a WeChat message to Chen Ping.

"I have accomplished my mission, Section Chief Chen."

The message was sent successfully.

She looked up at the tall sycamore tree in the city government compound and let out a long sigh.

She knew this was only the first round.

3 PM.

An official document was issued at the fastest possible speed.

Someone spotted the brand-new appointment letter on the notice board at the entrance of the city government compound, and the news spread quickly.

Before long, the notice board was surrounded by people.

Decision Regarding the Appointment of Comrade Chen Pingfang as Chief of the First Comprehensive Section of the Municipal Government Office

The text was in black and white, with a prominent title and the city government's red seal stamped below.

The news spread throughout the entire city government compound.

The young man who had been there for less than a week overthrown the deputy mayor and forced out the parachuted-in officials had indeed become the youngest section chief in the history of the Comprehensive Section.

At this moment, the newly appointed Section Chief Chen was standing in his small rented room, his phone screen displaying a message from Xiao Yuhan.

He replied with two words.

"receive."

Then, he dialed Guo Xiaojun's number and casually picked up his coat hanging on the back of the chair.

"Old Guo, do me a favor."

"Lay it flat? No, Section Chief Chen! You finally called! The whole compound is in an uproar!" Guo Xiaojun's voice trembled slightly.

Chen Ping smiled, but his tone was calm as he pushed open the door and walked out.

"Please move all the project documents that Sun Zhigang and Zhang Wei handled to the section chief's office. Don't forget a single one."

"Also, inform everyone in the department that there will be a meeting at five o'clock."

"I'll be there right away."

At 4:50 PM, the General Affairs Section of the City Government Office.

The office was quiet. Everyone was sitting in their seats, but no one was doing any work. Everyone's eyes were glancing towards the section chief's office.

The door was ajar.

Zhao Wenbin packed his things, holding a cardboard box. His suit was wrinkled, his hair was messy, and he looked unwilling.

As Zhao Wenbin passed the door of the section chief's office, he stopped and stared resentfully through the crack in the door.

Behind his desk, Chen Ping was flipping through the documents that had just been moved in, his expression indifferent, not even looking up, as if the person standing outside the door didn't exist at all.

Zhao Wenbin's lips moved, but in the end he said nothing. He carried the box and walked out in a disheveled state under everyone's gaze.

The office was quiet for a while. Several senior staff members looked at each other, their faces showing lingering fear.

They were glad they hadn't taken sides.

It's exactly five o'clock.

The door to the section chief's office was pushed open completely.

Chen Ping walked out and calmly looked around.

"Everyone, proceed to the conference room for a meeting."

His voice wasn't loud, but no one dared to contradict him.

In the meeting room, everyone sat down as usual, feeling uneasy, wondering what the new section chief was up to.

Chen Ping walked into the conference room and went straight to the head seat.

Chen Ping didn't sit down; he rested his hands on the table, looking at everyone.

"Starting today, the Comprehensive Department will implement two new rules."

He raised the first finger.

"First, from now on, the department will not look at seniority, but ability. Whoever is capable will be promoted, and those who slack off will end up like Zhang Wei."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of several senior staff members changed.

Then, he raised his second finger.

"Secondly, to facilitate the work, I plan to promote someone to deputy section chief."

Deputy Section Chief!

Upon hearing this, everyone held their breath.

The General Affairs Section hasn't had a deputy section chief for several years; this is clearly an attempt to promote their own people!

Who is it?

Many people looked at the colleagues who had previously flattered Chen Pingfang.

Those people straightened their backs, looking expectant.

Chen Pingfang's gaze fell on Guo Xiaojun, who had been silent in the corner.

"Comrade Guo Xiaojun."

Guo Xiaojun looked up abruptly, somewhat bewildered.

"Starting today, you will serve as the deputy head of the General Affairs Section, temporarily in charge of daily operations. The personnel appointment will be finalized tomorrow."

The meeting room erupted in chaos.

Guo Xiaojun was dumbfounded. He opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word for a long time.

He was just an ordinary staff member, well-liked in his department, but never imagined he could become a leader.

"Can...can I do it?" Guo Xiaojun was a little unsure.

"If I say you can do it, you can do it." Chen Pingfang's tone was calm, yet carried a convincing power. "With me here, what are you afraid of?"

The expressions on the faces of those who had been looking expectant just moments before suddenly froze.

They couldn't understand why Chen Pingfang would promote Guo Xiaojun, such an honest man.

Looking at the various expressions on everyone's faces, Chen Pingfang added one last sentence.

"Meeting adjourned. Anyone willing to work for me, meet me at the food stall downstairs at 6:30 tonight, it's on me."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving everyone in the room looking at each other.

...

At 6:30 p.m., at a food stall next to the city government compound.

It was lunchtime, very lively, and the air was filled with the aroma of grilled skewers.

Chen Pingfang had already sat down at a large table, on which were several pitchers of chilled beer.

Guo Xiaojun was the first to arrive, and he's still a little dizzy.

"Lay it flat, this is... so sudden, I wasn't prepared at all."

"What do you need to prepare?" Chen Ping poured him a glass of wine. "Just do what I tell you to do."

Soon, several young men from Corey who usually only knew how to work also arrived one after another.

When people saw Chen Pingfang, they were a little reserved and called him "Section Chief Chen".

"Sit down." Chen Pingfang pointed to the plastic stool next to him. "There's no section chief here today, only colleagues. Anyone who calls me section chief again will have to drink three cups as punishment."

The atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.

The grilled skewers and cold dishes arrived quickly.

Chen Ping stood up and raised his wine glass.

"Today is my first day as section chief. I know many people are unconvinced and are waiting to see me make a fool of myself."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"From now on, follow me, Chen Ping, and I guarantee you'll have plenty to eat and plenty to drink! Promotions and raises, I'll fight for them for you!"

"But," he changed the subject, "anyone who dares to pull some dirty tricks behind our backs and ruin everyone's plans, don't blame me for being impolite."

"Finally," he raised his glass even higher, "anything that happens at work, I'll take the blame!"

After saying that, he tilted his head back and downed the entire glass of beer.

"good!"

Guo Xiaojun was the first to stand up, his face flushed, and he downed his drink in one gulp.

The others were also caught up in the atmosphere, and they all stood up and raised their glasses.

"Brother Chen, we'll work for you!"

"That's right, we've had enough of these old foxes!"

After a few drinks, everyone completely let loose.

Everyone finally voiced their pent-up grievances.

Some people say that the report they painstakingly wrote was stolen by Sun Zhigang.

Some people say that Zhang Wei takes advantage of his seniority and pushes all the work onto newcomers every day.

Chen Ping listened quietly, occasionally pouring them drinks.

He knew that from tonight onwards, Corey and his capable men were truly standing with him. This was the foundation upon which he would establish himself in Yunzhou.

...

At the same time.

The Party Committee building, top floor, secretary's office.

Sun Chuanhong stood by the window, holding a glass of red wine, looking at the bustling food stall in the distance.

He could see the group of people raising their glasses in celebration.

A middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit stood quietly behind him.

"Young man, you've got some skills." Sun Chuanhong swirled his wine glass, his voice devoid of emotion.

The commotion over there was irritating to Sun Chuanhong.

He put down his wine glass, picked up his binoculars, and saw Chen Pingfang, who was surrounded by a crowd, smiling.

To him, that smile was a provocation.

Sun Chuanhong put down his binoculars and turned to look at the man behind him.

"That good-for-nothing Wang Jianzhong can't even handle a kid."

His voice turned cold.

"The Jinshuiwan project is about to officially commence construction."

"On the day of the groundbreaking ceremony, I want to see him utterly disgraced."