Special forces soldier demobilization: Starting from the county government compound, a meteoric rise

The Party School courses came to an end over the weekend.

After a week of being cooped up, the "elite" students can finally leave the somewhat dull campus and go to the bright lights and dazzling world of the provincial capital to relax.

Under the "wise leadership" of class monitor Liu Ming, an unofficial class reunion, ostensibly to "enhance friendships and exchange work experiences," was held discreetly at a quiet farmhouse on the outskirts of the provincial capital.

There were no delicacies or exorbitantly priced wines.

Only the freshest local farm vegetables and a few jars of homemade, mellow glutinous rice wine.

However, the atmosphere was a hundred times more enthusiastic than Zhao Ruilong's last "Jiangnan Club" banquet, which was filled with the stench of money and scheming!

"Brother Liu! I, Old Zhang, am convinced! I'm fucking convinced!"

During the banquet, Zhang Dapao, the director of the Linjiang City Investment Promotion Bureau, drank until his face was flushed, and held a large bowl of rice wine, insisting on becoming sworn brothers with Liu Ming.

"That 'cross-border e-commerce' idea you gave me last time, I went back and wrote a report overnight and submitted it! The bigwigs in the city were amazed after reading it! They immediately approved it and set up a special task force! I... I'm the team leader now! Hahahaha!"

"This drink is for you! From now on, you're like a younger brother to me! In Linjiang City, if anyone dares to cause you trouble, I, Old Zhang, will be the first to object!"

"Brother Zhang, you're too kind," Liu Ming said with a smile, clinking her bowl against his. "We're classmates, helping each other is only right."

"Hey! What do you mean classmates don't study together!" The county magistrate, Li, from the impoverished county, squeezed over, his face full of gratitude and admiration.

"Professor Liu! You are our true teacher! The 'rare earth protected area' plan you gave me last time, I went back and had it reviewed by experts, and they said it's 90% feasible!"

"I've already submitted the report to the Provincial Department of Land and Resources! If this really works out, then the root of poverty for hundreds of thousands of people in our county will truly be eradicated!"

"Teacher Liu! You are a great benefactor to our county! From now on, if there's anything I, Old Li, can do for you, just say the word! I'll be your slave!"

For a time, toasts, thanks, and fraternal greetings came in an endless stream!

The atmosphere in the private room was incredibly lively!

Everyone here is a person who has the final say in their own territory.

They all usually put on airs and are very calculating.

But today, in front of Liu Ming, they all seemed to have shed all their pretenses.

Like a group of soldiers who have just won a battle, they surround their general, drinking heartily and sharing the joy of victory!

The "general" who was surrounded by them like a star, always maintained his calm and composed demeanor.

He welcomed everyone and chatted and laughed with each one.

He can talk to you about everything from macroeconomics to grassroots governance.

We can also chat about anything from international affairs to... which barbecue place is the best.

He had none of the arrogance often associated with so-called "geniuses".

No, there was no arrogance like that of a "second-generation official".

Only a genuine sincerity that feels like a gentle breeze, and a personal charm that can win over anyone...

……

"Squad Leader Liu, let me toast you."

A slightly cool, yet very pleasant voice rang out from the side.

Liu Ming turned around and looked.

It's that Wu Fang, the head of the Provincial Women's Federation.

She is one of the few female trainees in this training program for young and middle-aged cadres.

She was also the only "neutral" person, apart from Zhao Ruilong and his group, who maintained a distant yet discerning attitude towards Liu Ming from beginning to end.

"Sister Wu, you're too kind." Liu Ming stood up and clinked glasses with her.

"I must offer this toast."

Wu Fang drank it all in one gulp, and for the first time, a trace of heartfelt gratitude appeared in her usually calm and composed eyes.

"The charity fund model you gave me last time, about 'supporting women's micro-enterprise entrepreneurship,' I've already connected with the Nangong Group."

"President Nangong is very interested. She said that as long as the plan is feasible, she is willing to invest 100 million yuan in the first phase."

"One hundred million?" Liu Ming raised an eyebrow. "That's quite a sum."

"Yes," Wu Fang said, a hint of barely suppressed excitement on her face. "With this money, we can help at least a thousand women, like me back then, who gave up their dreams because of their families, to rediscover their lives!"

She looked at Liu Ming, her gaze becoming somewhat complicated.

"To be honest, at first, like everyone else, I thought you were just a 'connected person' who got to the top because of your background."

"But now, I understand."

"You are different from them."

"You really want to do something for this country and for the people here."

"Squad Leader Liu, if there's anything I can do to help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Our Women's Federation may not have much real power, but we still have some influence in mobilizing the masses and in public opinion propaganda."

She was offering herself... a pledge of allegiance to Liu Ming.

Liu Ming smiled.

He knew that he had gained another extremely important ally.

……

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

What seemed like an ordinary class reunion was transformed into an extremely successful networking event thanks to Liu Ming's "god-like" social skills.

With his unparalleled personal charm and absolute strength, he firmly united this group of unruly "regional officials" from all over the province around him.

A world centered around him.

A vast, invisible political alliance, encompassing the most promising and core forces of more than a dozen prefecture-level cities in the province, has quietly taken shape!

This network involves no explicit exchange of benefits.

Only pure ideological agreement and shared expectations for the future.

But that's precisely why.

This net is truly indestructible!

And Liu Ming, through this gathering that "didn't cost a penny," completely solidified her position as the unshakeable and unchallenged core member of this year's youth training program!