In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

After Gao Wentao left, County Chief Li carefully examined Chen Jingcheng from head to toe, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

This made Chen Jingcheng's scalp tingle. He secretly wondered if he hadn't washed his face properly, otherwise, why would County Magistrate Li stare at his face like that?

It's as if you're seeing a familiar face through yourself.

Seemingly realizing his mistake, County Chief Li smiled and said, "Jingcheng, do you think it was a bit harsh of me to point out the errors in the materials right in front of Director Wentao?"

"After all, while it may seem that I am not criticizing anyone by doing this, in reality, the words I say are quite accusatory."

"Some of you comrades, and even the entire office, will be criticized today because of this."

Chen Jingcheng was surprised that County Chief Li would ask him this, and immediately said, "County Chief, what you did was not harsh enough. Errors in the materials are very serious. To make such a basic mistake as typos shows a problem with one's attitude."

"As a unit serving the county leaders, the staff of the government office are all serving the county leaders. Every task of the county leaders is aimed at the 800,000 people of Linchuan County. Any negligence is irresponsible to the 800,000 people of the county."

"Although I don't know the specific reason why such a basic mistake occurred, whatever the reason, this kind of mistake is unacceptable."

"By pointing this out now, you are not being harsh on them, but rather showing concern and helping them. After all, you have pointed out the materials this time. If they make the same kind of basic mistake in more important materials, more important meetings, or more important reception tasks in the future, and if this delays important matters in Linchuan County, then criticism will not be enough to solve the problem."

Chen Jingcheng was simply expressing his opinion. In his view, it was indeed a small matter. However, he believed that if this small matter was ignored, what other problems might arise in the future?

Could a small matter turn into a big one?

Those who work closely with leaders, especially those working closely with key leaders, need to understand one principle.

Even the smallest matter concerning a leader is a big deal.

Moreover, these are important meeting documents, which is why they are not printed and distributed. What if they were printed and distributed?

County Chief Li Feitu was right. If no one had reviewed it and the document had been issued in the name of the county government, the result would have been numerous typos and flimsy data, which would have been a complete crisis of trust.

This will cause the 800,000 people of Linchuan County to question the government.

Is this a small matter?

After listening to Chen Jingcheng's words, County Magistrate Li chuckled and nodded, saying, "Jingcheng, you're right. It seems I made the right choice in selecting you as my secretary."

"Aren't you also curious why, among so many people in the county government office, I didn't choose a secretary myself, but instead had to bring in a secretary from outside?"

"Aren't you curious why it was you?"

Chen Jingcheng was indeed curious about this.

The government office has so many people, they can be said to have been selected from all over the county as writers, and they are all excellent in terms of written materials.

But why did County Chief Li use a stranger like himself instead of anyone else?

This is the position of county magistrate's secretary, a position that many people are eyeing, a position that many people want to get into. Why me?

Chen Jingcheng did have some of his own ideas, but he didn't dare to say them. After all, he didn't really understand what his superiors were thinking.

However, County Magistrate Li seemed to see Chen Jingcheng's hesitation and said with a smile, "Jingcheng, from now on, you will be my secretary. In front of others, you will often represent me."

"So, there's nothing we can't say to each other. If we keep things to ourselves, it's pointless."

"If you have something to say, just say it. I'm not an unenlightened person. I trust and rely on my own people, and I will take care of them. After all, your face sometimes represents my face as well."

Hearing County Chief Li say this, Chen Jingcheng didn't think much of it and said directly, "County Chief, you have only been working in Linchuan County for a month, and Director Gao has only been working in the County Government Office for a few months. Of course, Director Gao's ability is beyond doubt, but Director Gao is also in charge of the work of the entire County Government Office."

"Since you're new here, you should logically choose someone who is relatively familiar with the situation in the county and more familiar with secretarial work. But you chose someone like me who just started working and has little contact with the county. I think you don't want to get involved in the circles of Linchuan County. You want to make your mark."

"is that so?"

Chen Jingcheng spoke cautiously, and according to his own understanding, that was perhaps the case. Of course, there were many more things that Chen Jingcheng did not say, because it was inappropriate for him to say them given his status and position. Even if County Chief Li told him to rest assured and say whatever he wanted, he could not really just say whatever he wanted without caring about anything.

County Magistrate Li smiled and nodded, saying, "That makes sense, but it's not comprehensive enough."

"If I really want to break through Linchuan County, then I should choose a local faction with a strong foundation. Only by using this as an opportunity can I learn more and make more plans."

"However, as you said, I don't want to do these things, and I'm too lazy to do them."

At this point, County Magistrate Li walked to the window, looked at the people coming and going outside, and said calmly, "Linchuan County is not wealthy; in fact, it can be said to be very poor."

"Of the 800,000 people in Linchuan County, how many are truly living a good life today?"

Do you know where Linchuan County ranks among all the counties in the province?

"Last place, not second or last, but fifth from last!"

"And over the years, Linchuan County has not only failed to improve, but has become increasingly impoverished. Jingcheng, do you know how I felt on my first day in Linchuan County?"

Chen Jingcheng also stood up at this moment; since the leader was standing, he couldn't continue sitting.

He didn't know what County Chief Li was thinking, but he could sense a heavy feeling from County Chief Li's emotions, as well as a trace of ambition, or rather, the strong ambition of a young man, the desire to make a name for himself!

"On my first day in Linchuan County, I had a feeling that 800,000 mouths were crying for food, and that 800,000 people were looking at me and saying, 'County Chief Li, Li Feitu, are you the hope of Linchuan County? Are you the hope of our 800,000 people?'"

"You, Li Feitu, a thirty-five-year-old young man, have become the official in charge of 800,000 people in Linchuan County. Can you ensure that our 800,000 people can live a good and happy life?"

"Are you really sure you can do it?"

"Jingcheng, whether you're an official in the province or in the capital, you mostly see numbers on paper and various policies and regulations. But you only realize how difficult it is when you become an official in the county."

"Eight hundred thousand people, eight hundred thousand mouths, the hopes of eight hundred thousand people—all rest on my shoulders!"

"Can you understand just how much pressure this is?"

At that moment, County Chief Li turned to look at Chen Jingcheng. His eyes were filled with nothing but heaviness, as if he were carrying the happiness of 800,000 people on his shoulders. This heavy pressure made it hard for him to breathe.

Chen Jingcheng remained silent.

He sensed a sincere heart and felt the determination and attitude of a young county magistrate who wanted to bring happiness to this land and its people.

Li Feitu is different!

He seemed quite different from all the officials he had ever met.

At this moment, Chen Jingcheng was suddenly moved, even excited.

The burning passion that had never been extinguished actually boiled even more fiercely.

He also wanted to get involved, and wanted to do something for the 800,000 people of Linchuan County—something good, something practical, something that would make the 800,000 people of Linchuan think that Li Feitu was good, and that Chen Jingcheng was good!