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

For Liu Ming and Xi Wanqing, the days after they established their relationship were like stolen honey.

It's sweet, but too hot to handle.

After all, this was in a crowded and conspicuous place like the county government compound, and the two individuals held such sensitive positions. One was a powerful deputy county head at the height of her career, and the other was a female county head on temporary assignment with an unfathomable background.

If outsiders were to notice something amiss, the gossip would spread in eight hundred different versions.

Therefore, their "underground work" is more exciting than a spy movie.

In the early morning, sunlight filtered through the gaps in the blinds, casting dappled patterns on the desk.

Liu Ming was frowning at a document about the construction progress of the resettlement housing in Chengnan when the office door was gently pushed open a crack.

There was no knocking.

There was only one person in the entire compound who dared to do this.

Xi Wanqing slipped in like a thief and quickly locked the door behind her. Today, she was wearing a well-tailored beige business suit, looking less aloof and more gentle than usual.

She walked quickly to the desk and placed the thermos she was carrying next to Liu Ming.

"Drink the freshly made pear soup while it's hot to soothe your lungs."

Liu Ming looked up at the woman in front of her, who was acting like a spy making a rendezvous just to bring her some soup, and couldn't help but smile.

He reached out and pulled her, and Xi Wanqing gasped as she slumped down onto his executive chair.

"Are you crazy! This is an office!"

Xi Wanqing was so frightened that her face turned pale. She tried to struggle to get up, but Liu Ming's strong arms held her waist tightly.

"What are you afraid of? Old Ghost Fan is guarding outside; not even a fly can get in."

Liu Ming buried his head in the crook of her neck, took a deep breath of that familiar orchid fragrance, and spoke in a somewhat languid voice.

"Is this what they call 'keeping a mistress in a golden house'? Except this 'house' is the county party committee office, and this 'mistress'... is the dignified deputy county head."

"Get lost!" Xi Wanqing blushed and lightly punched his chest, the force barely a tickle. "You're so shameless! If someone sees this, where will I put my face?"

"So what if I saw it? I'll take responsibility."

Liu Ming smiled, just about to lean over and steal a kiss.

"Knock knock knock!"

A rapid and untimely knocking sounded like a death knell.

Immediately afterward, Old Fan's signature hoarse voice called anxiously from outside the door:

"Director Liu! Director Liu! Quick! Something terrible has happened!"

The enchanting atmosphere inside the room vanished instantly.

Xi Wanqing sprang off Liu Ming's lap like a startled rabbit, frantically straightening her clothes and hair. She glared at Liu Ming and mouthed, "It's all your fault!"

Liu Ming shrugged helplessly, got up, and went to open the door.

Old Fan stood at the door, sweating profusely, looking utterly panicked.

"What's wrong, Lao Fan? Has the sky fallen?"

"Almost there!" Old Fan panted, pointing downstairs, "The people from the Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department are here! And the Executive Vice Minister is leading the team personally! The car has already entered the compound!"

"The Organization Department?" Liu Ming frowned slightly. "A routine inspection?"

"No!" Old Fan lowered his voice, his expression complicated. "I overheard something downstairs just now. They're heading straight for you! And... judging from their demeanor, it doesn't look like anything good!"

Liu Ming and Xi Wanqing exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of doubt in each other's eyes.

He was only promoted to deputy county head a few days ago, and he hasn't even sobered up from the celebration yet. What is the Organization Department doing here again?

……

Half an hour later, in the small conference room of the county committee.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Wen Boyan sat beside him, his face looking somewhat stiff.

Seated at the head of the table was Zhang, the executive deputy director of the Organization Department of the Ningzhou Municipal Party Committee. He was a middle-aged man in his fifties with his hair neatly combed and a standard official smile on his face.

"Comrade Liu Ming, please sit down."

When Vice Minister Zhang saw Liu Ming enter, he did not get up. Instead, he pointed to the chair opposite him, his eyes filled with scrutiny and...amusement.

Liu Ming didn't stand on ceremony and pulled out a chair, sitting down with an air of nonchalance.

"Minister Zhang, may I ask what instructions you have for my work that warrants your presence?"

"It's not really an instruction," Vice Minister Zhang said slowly, taking a sip of his tea. "I'm mainly here on behalf of the municipal party committee leadership to have a chat with you and, incidentally... announce a new personnel appointment."

New personnel appointments?

Liu Ming's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition welled up inside her.

"Given your outstanding performance in Qingyun County, the municipal party committee believes that while placing you in the county would allow you to play a role, the platform would be too small and would limit your development."

Vice Minister Zhang put down his teacup, looked directly at Liu Ming, and slowly dropped the bombshell.

"After deliberation by the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, it has been decided to transfer you to Ningzhou City to serve as... **Deputy Secretary of the Ningzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League**."

"Rank: Section Chief. If you perform well, you'll have a chance to be promoted to Deputy Director next year."

boom!

Upon hearing this, Wen Boyan, who was sitting to the side, turned completely pale.

Liu Ming's eyes narrowed slightly.

Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League?

It sounds good; it's at the level of a section chief, and there's even room for promotion to deputy director in the future.

But anyone who has been in officialdom knows that this is clearly... a promotion in name only!

The deputy county head of Qingyun County is a powerful official who governs a region and has real authority over hundreds of millions of yuan. He controls the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people.

And the deputy secretary of the municipal committee of the Communist Youth League?

That's a dead-end government office! It's a retirement home for those rich kids to get their resumes and enhance their status! What else can they do besides hold meetings, organize activities, and shout slogans?

This is to forcibly uproot him from the already established foundation of Qingyun County.

Put this fierce tiger in a cage and make him a cat to be admired!

"Minister Zhang," Wen Boyan finally couldn't hold back any longer, "Isn't this inappropriate? The project in Qingyun County has just started, it's at a crucial moment. If Comrade Liu Ming leaves, who will take over? What will happen to the 5 billion yuan investment?"

"County Chief Wen, you need to consider the bigger picture." Deputy Minister Zhang glanced at him indifferently, his tone leaving no room for argument. "The world will keep turning no matter who's gone. The project has already been launched, and with you and Deputy County Chief Xi overseeing it, there won't be any problems. We're cultivating young cadres; this is for Comrade Liu Ming's long-term development."

After saying that, he looked at Liu Ming again, and that fake smile reappeared on his face.

"Xiao Liu, as you know, the Youth League Committee is the 'cradle of reserve cadres.' The city has placed you in this position, which is a sign of their high regard for you. There are many young people there, full of vigor and vitality, which is more suitable for you to make your mark."

"Besides..." He leaned forward, lowered his voice, and said meaningfully, "I heard you've offended quite a few people in Qingyun County? Changing your environment to lay low might be a form of protection for you, don't you think?"

Protect?

Liu Ming sneered inwardly.

This isn't protection; it's clearly some people getting desperate!

Although Li Yuankui has fallen, his connections in the city and province remain. Those people have seen Liu Ming's destructive power and fear he'll continue digging deeper into Qingyun County, uncovering even more scoundrels and muddy waters!

Therefore, they want to use this seemingly "reuse" method to transfer him away from the core battlefield!

Once he leaves, the remaining people in Qingyun County will be at their mercy.

"What if I don't go?"

Liu Ming leaned back in his chair, took out a cigarette from his pocket, and fiddled with it in his hand, speaking in a flat tone as if he were saying, "I don't eat breakfast."

Vice Minister Zhang's face instantly darkened.

"Comrade Liu Ming, please watch your attitude! This is an organizational decision! It's not something we're discussing with you! For Party members and cadres, obeying orders is their bounden duty!"

"Obey orders?"

Liu Ming lit the lighter with a "snap," and the pale blue flame danced on his fingertips.

"I obeyed orders to serve the people, not arbitrary orders issued by certain individuals to cover up crimes or through power transactions."

"You!" Vice Minister Zhang slammed his fist on the table in anger, "This is utterly disorganized and undisciplined! Do you believe I'll...?"

"Minister Zhang."

Liu Ming interrupted him, slowly stood up, and blew a puff of smoke into the vice minister's face.

"Please don't get angry."

"I didn't say I wasn't going."

Liu Ming walked to the window, his eyes deep as he looked at the county committee compound that he had personally renovated and which was now completely transformed.

Staying means fighting to the bitter end to protect the land we have just conquered.

Going there means venturing into the lion's den, to a bigger stage, to wrestle with the real masterminds behind the scenes.

Ningzhou.

That's the capital of Jiangnan Province.

It is the center of power, and also the center of the vortex.

There are deeper waters, bigger fish, and... more exciting challenges.

Since you want to play.

Then I'll play with you guys, let's switch to a different map and keep playing.

Liu Ming turned around, looked at the furious Vice Minister Zhang, and a wicked and arrogant smile appeared on his lips.

"The deputy secretary of the Youth League Committee, right?"

"Okay, I'll take this job."

"However, you'd better remind those 'leaders' in the city when you get back."

"It's easy to invite a god, but hard to send him away."

"This knife of mine, once it reaches Ningzhou, will...draw blood."