Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 375 Arrangement

Uncle Wang said, "I don't know if the deputy in the General Affairs Department can do a good job; I know nothing about him."

The bureau chief was taken aback, nearly burning himself with his cigarette butt. He blew on it and asked, "You've been promoted to deputy director?"

The county head said, "That's a department in the Construction Bureau, definitely a deputy director. You've really made it this far, kid. In two more years you'll surpass me."

Uncle Wang said, "No, I'm a section chief now. My starting point is low, so I'll have to work my way up for a while."

The bureau chief reached out and patted Uncle Wang on the shoulder, saying, "Alright, kid, you've become my equal in just a few days, and from a provincial-level unit no less. Don't forget about us old buddies in the future. If you need anything, come find me, don't pretend you don't know me."

Uncle Wang laughed and said, "How could that be? Just let me know if you need anything. I will never refuse to do anything I can. We've been together for over ten or twenty years, don't you know me?"

The county magistrate laughed and said, "Alright, now we have connections in the province, haha, good thing, good thing, we have to have a drink about this."

Uncle Wang waved his hand and said, "It really won't work. I have to go back today. The car from my workplace is coming, and it wouldn't look good if I just went there and wasted time. How about we wait until you guys come to Fengtian? My son-in-law opened a restaurant, and I'll treat you then. Or we can wait until October when I come back to move. Anyway, I'll remember this treat, there will definitely be one."

The county head said, "You've been assigned a car? That makes sense. You're a section chief in a provincial-level unit; your salary is much higher than in our small town. Where are you living? Have you been allocated housing yet? Why are you waiting until October to move in?"

Uncle Wang said, "We'll have to wait for the house. I'll stay at my daughter's place for now. She has two bedrooms, which is perfect."

The bureau chief asked, "Your daughter bought a house in Fengtian?"

Uncle Wang shook his head and said, "No, this is my old comrade-in-arms' house. I'm just staying here for a while. My son-in-law got a piece of land and is building his own house. It's under construction and we can move in in October. I'll come back and we'll move in together then. It'll save us the trouble."

The county magistrate said, "Where in Fengtian did you get this land? Your son-in-law must be incredibly wealthy."

Uncle Wang said, "It's near the zoo, along the riverbank. This kid's been quite active; he's changed a lot in the last six months."

The county magistrate nodded and said, "Wow, that's impressive. I've seen your son-in-law a few times before, he was skinny and short, right? This kid has really made something of himself. Old Wang, you're going to enjoy life to the fullest. Looks like you've made a lot of money. Buying land and building a house in the provincial capital isn't just about money, you have to be tough too."

Uncle Wang said, "Nobody expected this. Last year, when I accompanied Xiaohong to school, I made a few friends in just a few days. Then, we did some things together, and in the past six months, I've risen to prominence. I guess I met a benefactor."

The bureau chief said, "Your family's really done for now. From now on, you'll have to call them 'leader' if you see them again. Didn't your Qing family go there?"

Uncle Wang said, "The Qing family moved away a long time ago, and their household registration has been transferred to Longcheng. Xiaowei has a lot of businesses in Longcheng, and his elder brother and sister-in-law are helping to take care of things there. His son, Xiaobing, is studying there."

The county magistrate flicked his cigarette ash and sighed, "Well, that's something. I really didn't expect this. Who would have thought that someone could do this? Things are different these days. We'll have to rely on the young people in the future. We old folks can't keep up. Old Xu, what are your kids doing? Send them out and let them see the world. This place is too small and too poor; there's no future for them here."

The bureau chief shook his head and said, "My nonsense is just that. I'm working with Lao Xia on sand. Oh well, as long as he's happy, that's fine. He can at least earn some money to support his family. I'm quite satisfied as long as he doesn't talk nonsense or mess around."

The county magistrate asked Uncle Wang, "Did you bring back the transfer documents? Just get it done."

Uncle Wang said, "No, I guess he can come over on Monday. The personnel department in the hall can send someone to handle it. They said I don't need to go myself and that I can start work on Monday. It would take me at least half a month to finish all that myself, and I still have to go to the city to get the stamps."

The county magistrate said, "I dream of going there. I'd rather be a section chief than stay here. I'm not destined for that. At best, I'll get a nominal position at the city's People's Congress when I retire, and that'll be my life. Xiao Wang, you're young, it's the time to make a difference. Make the most of it, and when you become a department head, don't forget to take care of these old brothers."

Uncle Wang was a little embarrassed and said, "County Chief, I don't know how to respond to what you're saying. That's not something we dare to dream of. I just want to be closer to my daughter so I can help take care of her children after they get married. I don't have any other ambitions in this life. It's fine."

The bureau chief said, "What's your daughter planning to do after graduation? Stay in the provincial capital and work for a government agency?"

Uncle Wang said, "It's still three years, so it's hard to say now. It's up to them. Right now, it's up to Xiaowei to decide."

The county magistrate laughed heartily, stubbed out his cigarette, and stood up, saying, "That's right, with your son-in-law's abilities, you old folks must be completely suppressed. Do you think you can control him? Alright, you guys talk it over. I'm going back. Old Xu just said to keep an eye on that matter and urge him on it. Oh, and hurry up and appoint someone for Station Chief Wang. Does Xiao Wang have someone in mind?"

The director and Xiao Wang also stood up. Uncle Wang said, "Let Lao Fu take over. He's been the deputy station chief for over ten years, and he has a good relationship with Lao Xu. After that, can Li Wenhua take over Lao Fu's job? That kid is a retired soldier, and he's clever."

The director nodded and said, "Okay, you're in charge. You're a provincial leader now. If you've made the decision, how could I dare say no? What if something happens in the future and you end up in my hands? Wouldn't that cause me a lot of trouble?" The three of them laughed together, and the matter of the station chief and deputy station chief was settled just like that.

As the county magistrate walked out, Uncle Wang said, "I'm going back now. Old Xu, call me when you get to Fengtian. If you don't go during this period, you have to be there when I move in October, okay?"

The bureau chief nodded and said, "Okay, I promise I'll be there. Even if you don't want me to go, I still have to go. Now that you're in charge, we can't let you off the hook. County Chief, I won't see you off. Let's have a meeting and finalize things."

The county magistrate waved his hand and walked downstairs with Uncle Wang. The county magistrate said, "You know what, I'm going to a meeting in the province next month. You can arrange things then. I'm just relying on you."

Uncle Wang nodded and said, "Okay, no problem. Just call me a day in advance and I'll come straight home."

When they got downstairs, the county magistrate got into his car and left. Uncle Wang saw the magistrate off and walked to his own car. He turned around and saw Li Wenhua coming in from outside the courtyard. He waved and said, "Xiao Feng, come here."

Li Wenhua heard the call, looked up, paused for a moment, and jogged over to ask, "Is something wrong, Uncle? Didn't you go to the provincial capital?" He glanced at the Santana.

Uncle Wang said, "I'm being transferred. I just finished talking to the county magistrate and the bureau chief. After that, Lao Fu will take my place. You'll be taking over Lao Fu's job. Be smart and do a good job, you hear? Lao Fu is getting on in years. He should know his place. Keep a good relationship with him."

Li Wenhua stared wide-eyed and asked, "Uncle, where have you been transferred to?"

Uncle Wang said, "I've been transferred to the provincial capital, to the Construction Department. If you ever visit the provincial capital, just call me if you need anything."

(End of this chapter)