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

It was 9:30 p.m. in Li Feitu's office.

Chen Jingcheng and Director Gao sat in Li Feitu's office, looking at the summary results in their hands, and both of them smiled.

The same applies to Li Feitu.

"Good, the results are very good. Only three people were found, and one of them had taken personal leave and was not working temporarily. That means only two people still dared to defy the rules."

"From more than fifty people yesterday to just two people today, the results are gratifying."

Li Feitu was indeed very happy. He promoted this initiative in order to change the atmosphere among public officials in Linchuan County. However, this atmosphere could not be changed overnight, so it could only be done step by step.

The problem is that a gradual approach may not necessarily yield good results, and it will take a long time. Therefore, establishing a long-term oversight mechanism is important, but it is also important to take strong measures in the early stages to directly and forcefully change the mindset and work style of public officials.

Only when they know that the county is serious will they subconsciously understand what they should and shouldn't do.

The issue of drinking is only one aspect, but if this is handled well, subsequent steps will be easier to follow.

Director Gao smiled and said, "County Head, judging from this result, your decision was correct."

"I imagine that others will also be satisfied with this result, and thus dare not say another word."

Li Feitu and Chen Jingcheng both knew very well who the other people Director Gao was referring to were.

Li Feitu shook his head and said, "I understand, but that's not necessarily true."

"However, whether they understand or not, this matter must be carried out. As for the criticism, I was mentally prepared when I started doing this. This is something that will offend the vast majority of public officials in the county. It is impossible not to be criticized."

"But I don't care if they curse me. I'll be content as long as the people don't curse me."

"It's impossible to accomplish anything without paying a price."

At this point, Li Feitu looked at Director Gao and Chen Jingcheng, and said with a smile, "It's only right that I get scolded, but you've probably also received a lot of scolding and complaints along with me."

That's true. Li Feitu was new to the area, and with Director Gao as the Director of the Government Office and Chen Jingcheng as Li Feitu's secretary, no matter what decision Li Feitu made, the two of them were inextricably linked.

Especially Chen Jingcheng. Compared to Director Gao, who had been following Li Feitu for some time, Chen Jingcheng had only been following Li Feitu for a few days when this incident happened in the county. In addition, Chen Jingcheng was the director of the supervision office and the head of the inspection team, which was equivalent to the executor. If he didn't get scolded, who would?

Director Gao smiled and shook his head, saying, "County Chief, even if I get scolded for this, I'm willing to accept it. Besides, I'm an adult now, and I've experienced all sorts of ups and downs over the years."

"But Director Jing Cheng is going to suffer some grievances. After all, as your secretary, director of the supervision office, and head of the inspection team, he probably receives a lot of criticism and complaints from outside."

"To be honest, as far as I know, many people are already dissatisfied with Director Jing Cheng. They feel that Director Jing Cheng is inhumane and too cold-hearted in his dealings with others. As for the more unpleasant things said, I won't go into them. In short, Director Jing Cheng, if you ever hear these things in the future, don't take them to heart."

For Director Gao to say such things, it's clear he really heard some unpleasant words. Moreover, what he said was obviously not too unpleasant; he couldn't bring himself to say anything more unpleasant.

I'm saying all this today to give Chen Jingcheng a heads-up.

At this moment, Li Feitu frowned, looked at Chen Jingcheng, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

Clearly, he was also afraid that Chen Jingcheng was too young and had not experienced these things, and that if he couldn't handle it, that would not be his intention.

However, Li Feitu and Director Gao were both overly worried.

Chen Jingcheng sat on the sofa, his smile unchanged from beginning to end.

Even when he heard many people secretly cursing him, and even saying very harsh things, he didn't feel anything.

Seeing Li Feitu and Director Gao's concern for him, Chen Jingcheng said softly, "County Chief, Director Gao, you don't need to worry about me, I'm fine."

"From the moment I entered the government office and became the county magistrate's secretary, I was already prepared to be criticized by others."

"The county magistrate overruled objections and promoted me to deputy director of the government office. I knew then that I would have no way to escape the gossip."

"However, in this world, who doesn't talk about others, and who isn't talked about? Just do your own thing and have a clear conscience. I can't please everyone, nor can I make everyone happy. Besides, if you want to get things done, as the county magistrate said, you're bound to offend some people."

"I don't think all public officials are against it. There are many public officials who don't like drinking and socializing much, but they have benefited a lot from this. At least they have a legitimate reason to decline many banquets. Even if they can't decline, at least they can avoid drinking at the table."

"As far as I know, I dare not say all, but the vast majority of public officials' families absolutely support our county's notice on banning alcohol. In their view, their husbands and wives will finally not have to come home drunk after get off work, and can come home earlier, eat something healthy, take a walk after dinner, and spend time with the elderly and children."

"This is a good thing, the best thing they've ever dreamed of. And this group is as large as the number of public officials, perhaps even several times larger. After all, a public official has elderly parents, a wife, and children at home. One person may not be happy if they don't drink, but the whole family is happy!"

"Moreover, according to the statistics I just mentioned, the vast majority of public officials support this alcohol ban."

"Therefore, even if we are criticized, it is only a small number of people who criticize and complain about us, but the majority support us, and the people who support us the most are the ordinary people who have benefited from or will benefit from us."

Chen Jingcheng's words made Li Feitu and Director Gao nod in agreement.

That's true. I always felt that banning alcohol would offend at least the vast majority of public officials, if not all of them. But in reality, most of the people in the county who have daily drinking parties and are treated to meals are leading cadres. In Linchuan County, it's mostly grassroots, ordinary public officials who don't actually have much power.

For these people, there aren't that many drinking parties. Besides, the county hasn't said that drinking is prohibited seven days a week; drinking is allowed on rest days.

Furthermore, the families of these public officials will receive companionship as a result, which is a good thing and will make more and more people understand that this is a good thing.

Seeing that Chen Jingcheng thought this way, Li Feitu breathed a sigh of relief.

Thinking about what might happen next, Li Feitu felt it was necessary to give Chen Jingcheng a heads-up.

And this news was something I only learned from my father and second uncle today.

The previously agreed-upon appointment of my second uncle to take over as the Party Secretary of Oasis City has encountered a major setback.

Without Chen Jingcheng, the Li family might have been in real danger this time, but with Chen Jingcheng, everything will be different.

Although Chen Jingcheng is still unaware of the specifics, Li Feitu feels it's necessary to give Chen Jingcheng a heads-up, at least to allow him to prepare. Perhaps, the moment the new municipal party secretary takes office will be the time when Li Feitu, and Chen Jingcheng alike, will suffer injustice.