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

Chen Min'en was expressing his feelings; in his view, he had only said a few words casually.

But who is he?

He is Chen Min'en. Even if he says something casually, others will think carefully about what it means.

Not to mention all the party members and cadres in Linjiang Province, even those currently in Qingjiang Province, the main leaders of Qingjiang Province are listening attentively.

This represents Chen Min'en's personal opinion, but it is highly likely that it will become something that everyone will need to study seriously in the future.

In particular, listen to what Chen Min'en said about his exchanges and communication with veteran leaders and comrades within the Party.

The person Chen Min'en would refer to as a "veteran leader" or "veteran comrade" would likely be at least the same rank as the main leaders of the two provinces, and more likely, even higher.

Because this is the foundation of the Chen family, and this is the circle that Chen Min'en can access.

He is the flag bearer of the second generation of the Chen family, someone whom the old Chen family and a group of people who are on good terms with him all want to push forward. No one will ignore Chen Min'en's thoughts and voices.

No one dared to ignore it!

Secretary An looked at Chen Min'en and said with a smile, "Comrade Min'en, you can skip the penalty drink."

"I've heard many of your ideas, and they really resonate with me."

"I have privately discussed your idea with some leaders, and we all feel that it is a good thing and should be implemented."

"Today, our people live much better than before, but what about our party members and cadres? Many of them, just as you said, have forgotten that they are the sons of the people, and instead want to ride on the backs of the people and act arrogantly."

"This must be changed!"

"However, how to reform and how to do it is a big problem. Our cadre supervision system is already quite comprehensive, but it still cannot effectively supervise those bureaucrats who are determined to stand against the people."

"They only remember their own interests and ignore the interests of the masses. Sometimes, I want to give the Discipline Inspection Commission a strict order and set quotas for them, requiring them to investigate a certain number of cadres every year, every quarter, or even every month. However, I am afraid that doing so would not be appropriate and would have some negative effects."

"I think the 'comrade' title proposed by Comrade Min'en is a very good start. It also makes all party members and cadres understand that they are equal to the masses, and that their power comes from the people. Without the power given to them by the people, they are nothing."

At this point, Secretary An looked at the Second Provincial Department and said with a smile, "Comrade Zhao, I won't address you by your title anymore. I'll just call you 'comrade,' that's how we'll address each other."

"I think we should hold a meeting later to discuss this, starting with the provincial party committee and government, and with all the provincial leaders."

"If the superiors set an example, the subordinates will follow suit. I think it will have a pretty good effect."

Governor Zhao smiled and nodded, saying, "I agree with your proposal. Comrade Min'en's idea is excellent, and I have no objections."

Hearing that the two main leaders of Qingjiang Province had accepted his proposal, Chen Min'en laughed and said, "Haha, Lao An, Lao Zhao, I was just saying it casually, but you've already made a decision."

"However, I think it's feasible. I've already spoken with Secretary Zhou about it in Linjiang Province, and we'll implement it once we get back."

"However, Secretary An, I don't think there will be that much resistance to what you just said about setting tasks for the Discipline Inspection Commission."

At this point, Chen Min'en's expression turned serious, and his eyes even carried a hint of ruthless decisiveness, making those around him suddenly feel a little afraid to look him in the eye.

"Of course, this is just my personal opinion, but we need to come up with a plan to do it. As long as it can deter some officials who break the law and violate discipline, it will be useful."

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about it privately when we have time. Let's not spoil everyone's enjoyment of the meal."

Chen Min'en, who had originally wanted to say something, suddenly fell silent. After all, it was indeed inappropriate to say such things in this setting.

Who dares to say that none of the officials present made mistakes?

Chen Min'en is neither the top official of Qingjiang Province nor the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission. It is indeed somewhat inappropriate for him to talk so eloquently about how to get the Discipline Inspection Commission to arrest more officials and intimidate others.

Then Secretary An and the others smiled and took their seats.

Chen Min'en looked at Li Zhixing and said with a smile, "Zhixing, it's been a long time. The people at the next table are all our old colleagues who used to work with us. Why don't you go sit over there and we can chat at the party tonight?"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhixing nodded quickly, and a staff member immediately came over to lead him to a table not far away.

He didn't exchange many pleasantries with Chen Min'en, nor did he chat much. He didn't even utter a single word about the main purpose of his visit.

It wasn't that Li Zhixing didn't want to, nor that he wasn't in a hurry; it was simply that he couldn't explain it.

The banquet was about to begin, and Chen Min'en was surrounded by high-ranking officials from both provinces. If he were to discuss Chen Min'en's private affairs in this setting, it was unclear what Chen Min'en's reaction would be.

Besides, no matter how urgent things are, there's no need to rush this short period of time.

Anyway, Chen Min'en said that he would chat with him later, so he could find an opportunity to talk to Chen Min'en about these things alone.

Otherwise, if they only meet once, exchange a few words, and then never see or speak again, Li Zhixing will try to find an opportunity to make things clear with Chen Min'en.

The table where Li Zhixing was sitting was indeed occupied by his old colleagues and former superiors from many years ago.

Of the dozen or so people, a few were retired, but most were still working.

However, let alone reaching Chen Min'en's current level, no one has even reached Li Zhixing's level. The highest-ranking one has only retired as a deputy director-general.

Sitting next to Li Zhixing was a retired senior leader surnamed Gao, who had taken good care of Li Zhixing in the past, and Li Zhixing had maintained contact with him over the years.

Therefore, Deputy Director Gao was very happy to see Li Zhixing sit down.

"Zhixing, I didn't see you this time and thought you were sitting at another table. I looked for you for a long time, but I didn't expect that they had crossed out your name."

"This is simply outrageous! It's not just a matter of whether or not we respect you; it's a clear disregard for Comrade Min'en."

"Comrade Min'en specifically requested to see his former colleagues. You and Comrade Min'en had the best relationship back then, and we can all attest to that. Yet they dared to do this; it's simply outrageous."

"It's fortunate you came; otherwise, I would have told Comrade Min'en about this as well. Some people, if they aren't taught a lesson, really think they can control everything!"

The old leader has already retired, and he is known for his integrity, uprightness, and unyielding character. When he said this, he was definitely not just making empty promises to Li Zhixing; he meant it.

Li Zhixing looked at Deputy Director Gao, smiled and shook his head, saying, "Old leader, they're just scared."

"After all, Comrade Min'en is no longer the same as before. They are afraid that Comrade Min'en will interfere, and if that happens, their plan will probably fall through."

"However, I still came. Please don't be angry, old leader. There's no need to be."

Upon hearing this, Deputy Director Gao frowned and said in a deep voice, "If you hadn't told me, I would have been looking for you anyway. What's going on?"

"You were doing a great job as the municipal party secretary, so why did you go and become the deputy secretary-general of the CPPCC?"

"There are clearly two possibilities: either they're going to sideline you, stripping you of your power and any chance of promotion, or they're planning to take action against you?"

"When did the Sun family acquire such power?"

Having spent decades in officialdom, the old leader could immediately see the intention behind this arrangement.

It's only because the Li family has a deep foundation that things have changed; otherwise, it probably wouldn't be as simple as just giving Li Zhixing a sinecure; he would have been arrested.

Li Zhixing smiled, picked up a glass of wine, and said softly, "Old leader, don't be angry, have a drink."

"We should be happy to see Comrade Min'en today."

"My affairs, old leader, should not be discussed with Comrade Min'en, as it will cause him trouble."

Upon hearing Li Zhixing's words, Deputy Director Gao's eyes widened, and his voice rose three degrees.

"What are you saying!"

"What do you mean by causing trouble!"

"Why can't I speak up if I've been treated unfairly?"

"Comrade Min'en is our old colleague and old friend. If he can't tell us, who else can we tell?"

"No, I absolutely have to talk to Comrade Min'en about this. Even though he's in Linjiang and can't control what's happening in Qingjiang, I still need to let him know what happened. Otherwise, Comrade Min'en might think you've made a mistake!"