After breaking up with my boyfriend, I made a fortune and rose rapidly in my career.

Chen Ping held the teacup, feeling a cool sensation on his fingertips.

The Office of the Leading Group for Party Spirit Education and Rectification of Integrity and Work Style sounds impressive, but Chen Ping knew perfectly well that this temporary organization was just an empty shell with no staff, no budget, and no manpower.

Zhou Wenyuan is trying to transfer him from his key position in the Municipal Government Office and put him in a powerless department, leaving him idle.

This is an open and blatant scheme.

Refusing the organization's arrangements in front of the municipal party secretary is tantamount to ruining one's future.

Chen Ping's mind raced, but a smile immediately spread across his face, and he looked very excited. He suddenly stood up, and because he moved too quickly, his knee hit the tea table with a dull thud.

"Secretary Zhou, you think too highly of me!" Chen Pingfang's voice trembled slightly. "I'm so young, I'm afraid I can't shoulder such a heavy responsibility. It wouldn't be good if I let you down and tarnished the work of the Municipal Party Committee."

This is the standard way to refuse in official circles: first state your position, then be modest, and finally elevate the matter to the level of collective honor.

Zhou Wenyuan's smile remained unchanged. He waved his hand, gesturing for Chen Ping to sit down.

"Comrade Pingfang, if I say you can do it, then you can, even if you can't." Zhou Wenyuan's tone was still gentle, but his words carried great weight. "Young people need to be given responsibilities. How can they grow if they aren't? I believe in your abilities, and I also believe that the cadres that Mayor Xiao has trained will not have low awareness."

With just one sentence, Xiao Yuhan was also brought in.

If Chen Pingfang refuses, it will not only be disrespectful to Zhou Wenyuan, but also make his superior, Xiao Yuhan, look bad.

Chen Ping felt a chill run down his back.

He knew he couldn't escape it today.

He took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and picked up the cup of tea that had already gone cold, drinking it all in one gulp.

"Thank you for your kindness, Secretary Zhou. I will obey the organization's arrangements!" Chen Ping slammed down his teacup, his voice booming.

A hint of a smile flickered in Zhou Wenyuan's eyes behind his glasses.

He enjoyed the feeling of being in control. A young man with a bit of cleverness couldn't really make a fuss in front of him.

"Very good." Zhou Wenyuan nodded. "I'm relieved that Comrade Pingfang is so determined. Go back and prepare for the handover of your work. I will formally bring it up at the Standing Committee meeting this afternoon."

"Yes! Mission accomplished!" Chen Ping gave a less-than-perfect salute, turned and strode out of the office.

Only after the office door closed behind him did Chen Pingfang's excited expression vanish instantly, leaving him expressionless.

Instead of returning to the city government, he went straight downstairs to a secluded corner and made a phone call.

"Mr. Huang, it's me, Chen Pingfang. I need your help with something urgent."

……

3 PM, meeting room of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee.

Around the long conference table, more than a dozen of the most powerful people in Yunzhou City were gathered. Zhou Wenyuan sat in the main seat, with Xiao Yuhan to his left, both looking somewhat serious.

Chen Pingfang, as a representative of the Municipal Government Office, attended the meeting and sat at the very end to take notes.

The meeting proceeded as scheduled, and after discussing several routine topics, Zhou Wenyuan cleared his throat.

"Comrades, now we will discuss a matter concerning the appointment of cadres."

coming.

Everyone perked up. The first personnel change after a new secretary takes office often foreshadows the future direction of the officialdom.

Xiao Yuhan's back tensed even more.

"In order to strengthen the ideological construction of our city's cadre team and learn profound lessons from the Sun Chuanhong case, the Municipal Party Committee has initially decided to establish an Office of the Leading Group for Party Spirit Education and Rectification of Integrity and Work Style." Zhou Wenyuan looked around and said calmly, "This department bears a heavy responsibility and needs a young comrade who is politically sound and willing to take responsibility. I propose that Comrade Chen Pingfang, the head of the Comprehensive Section of the Municipal Government Office, be appointed as the director of the Rectification Office, with a proposed rank of deputy division chief."

As soon as he finished speaking, a slight commotion arose in the conference room.

Chen Pingfang? A section chief, directly promoted to deputy director?

Apart from Xiao Yuhan, most of the Standing Committee members present were unfamiliar with the name Chen Pingfang. However, they all understood Zhou Wenyuan's meaning.

This is the new Party Secretary promoting people he values.

The Organization Minister was the first to speak: "I agree with Secretary Zhou's opinion. Comrade Chen Pingfang performed outstandingly in this incident, and his young age and potential have led to his promotion, which will help to motivate young cadres."

The secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission nodded in agreement: "The work of combating corruption needs fresh blood, and Comrade Chen Pingfang is a suitable candidate."

Soon, one by one, the Standing Committee members echoed the sentiment, and the sentiment in the meeting room became almost entirely one-sided.

Xiao Yuhan's expression was grim, her hands clenched tightly under the table. She opened her mouth several times as if to say something, but looking at Zhou Wenyuan's smiling face, she ultimately remained silent.

She could only glance at Chen Pingfang, who was sitting at the end of the table, out of the corner of her eye.

But she found that Chen Ping was facing her and shook his head very slightly.

Xiao Yuhan was taken aback.

Just then, Zhou Wenyuan's gaze fell on Chen Pingfang, and he asked with a smile, "Comrade Chen Pingfang, you are the person involved. What are your thoughts on the organization's arrangements? You can talk about it."

All eyes instantly turned to the young man.

This is the final procedure, and also a form of protest.

Chen Ping stood up, holding a folder in his hand, bowing slightly, his expression very sincere.

"Thank you for your guidance, Secretary Zhou, and for the trust of all the leaders!" His voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough. "It is a great honor for me to be given such an important position by the organization. I am fully willing to obey and am ready to make a difference in my new role."

He accepted all the praise from everyone.

Zhou Wenyuan's smile deepened.

Xiao Yuhan was even more worried.

However, Chen Ping suddenly changed the subject.

"but……"

He paused, looked troubled, opened the folder in his hand, pulled out a document, and handed it to the staff member next to him with both hands.

"Secretary Zhou, leaders, just now, the municipal government received an urgent letter from the Provincial Development and Reform Commission."

The document was presented to Zhou Wenyuan.

Zhou Wenyuan's smile faltered slightly. He picked up the document, glanced at it, and his pupils contracted sharply.

It was a red-headed document stamped with a bright red seal.

The title is "Notice on Designating the Jinshuiwan Project in Yunzhou City as a Provincial-Level Demonstration Pilot Project for Economic Transformation".

Chen Pingfang's voice rang out at the right time, his tone full of helplessness.

"Secretary Zhou, the provincial document clearly states that the Jinshuiwan project, as the only pilot project in the province, is of great significance. Article 4, Paragraph 3 of the document stipulates that: in order to ensure the continuity of the project, during the pilot period, the core preparatory team members should not, in principle, change positions to ensure the smooth progress of the project."

He paused for a moment, then looked up at Zhou Wenyuan with a troubled expression.

"Secretary Zhou, I am a core member of the Jinshuiwan project preparatory team. I really want to go to the rectification office to share the burden with the municipal party committee, but the provincial documents are stuck here... If I leave now and Jinshuiwan's pilot qualification is revoked, I can't bear that responsibility, and neither can Yunzhou!"

The meeting room fell silent instantly; you could hear a pin drop.

All the Standing Committee members were stunned.

The organization minister and the discipline inspection secretary, who had just been echoing each other, now had their heads down, wishing they could bury their faces under the table.

No one expected that this young man would actually use an official document from the Provincial Development and Reform Commission as a shield!