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

The side where Director Gao and his colleagues were sitting was where the government office leaders sat; there were seven chairs, but they were definitely not all occupied.

Besides Director Gao, there are three deputy directors, one planning office director who is not officially a deputy director but is at the section chief level, and another civil defense office director who is also not officially a section chief level. These two units are at the section chief level, but they are now under the name of the government office, and their heads are also employed in the government office.

Normally, these two section-level leaders also have their own things to do, so it's normal that they don't attend government office meetings and work very often.

But today, everyone is here.

Including Director Gao, the three deputy directors of the government office, and two section-level leaders who are not officially employed.

If we consider Director Gao's side as the stage, there are seven chairs, which is just right, with one chair still empty.

But this chair is not for just anyone.

At least, there are still five deputy section chiefs in the government office, but none of them are qualified to sit on the podium.

Director Gao looked at everyone and said directly, "The specific content of today's meeting for all office staff should already be clear to everyone."

"That's right, it's about rectifying some of the practices within the government office!"

"However, before that, I'd like to introduce a new comrade to everyone. Of course, more people will join us in the next two days, but we'll introduce them when they arrive."

"Chen Jingcheng, Director Chen, from now on you are a member of our government office. Everyone should cooperate with Director Chen's work. Don't shirk or evade any responsibility. If I find out, I will deal with it personally."

"Comrade Chen Jingcheng will serve as the head of the Comprehensive Section, reporting directly to the County Head. In addition, the Supervision Office will be reorganized, and Director Chen will serve as the director of the newly established Supervision Office."

"Some of you will be taking on multiple roles and working under Director Chen. Others, while not being transferred to work under Director Chen, must not be careless towards him. I won't go into details, you all understand."

"Come on, Jingcheng, introduce yourself."

Director Gao didn't have any opening remarks; he directly identified Chen Jingcheng and expressed his high regard for him.

Chen Jingcheng knew that this was his first appearance in the government office, and everyone would remember him.

He hadn't made much preparation; a long-winded speech was clearly not what these people liked, and he himself didn't like it either.

After Chen Jingcheng stood up, he was about to speak when Director Gao frowned, pointed to the empty chair on the side among the seven chairs, and said with a smile, "Jingcheng, sit here."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned to Director Gao, and at the same time, to Chen Jingcheng.

Just kidding, this is really a joke.

What kind of places does the government run?

That's where the county leaders are served, including the meeting venue, meeting arrangements, reception, seating arrangements, place cards, and so on.

It may seem simple, but it is actually extremely serious.

Whose official rank, status, and seating arrangement should be determined by where they should be placed and where they should sit. This is not a joke; it must be taken seriously, and no mistakes can be made.

Can you say that on a five-person platform, the county magistrate sits in the very center, while the county party secretary sits on the side?

Just kidding, if anyone made this kind of mistake, the first thing they would probably do is seriously hold them accountable.

If others don't understand, you can pretend not to.

However, no one within the system, especially those in charge of conference reception services, would be confused, nor would they dare to be confused.

Director Gao, as the director of the government office, is in charge of these matters, yet at this moment, he has Chen Jingcheng sit in an empty seat on the stage.

What's going on?

Chen Jingcheng knew that it was inappropriate for him to sit there. He could sit on a chair at the long table, or find a place here, but he couldn't sit in the seat on the stage. That was not a place for him, at least not a place for him in his current state.

Don't forget, there are several deputy section chiefs in the government office who aren't even qualified to sit there.

"Director Gao, I'll sit here, it's alright."

"There are seats here too."

However, Director Gao seemed determined and said directly, "Jingcheng, come here and sit down."

Seeing Director Gao's resolute expression, Chen Jingcheng gave a wry smile, then helplessly took his notebook and sat down on the empty chair.

However, it would be a lie to say that Chen Jingcheng wasn't excited the moment he sat down.

This is just an ordinary chair, and this is just an ordinary meeting room. But today, when we hold a meeting in the government office, this represents the podium, and it represents the leadership of the government office.

He, Chen Jingcheng, had thought that one day he would sit on the podium, but he never expected it to happen so soon.

After Chen Jingcheng sat down, Director Gao looked at everyone and said, "I know everyone is wondering why Comrade Jingcheng is sitting here."

"I can tell you all clearly right now that Comrade Jing Cheng doesn't have to sit here, but I want him to sit here. The reason is simple: he is qualified."

"I know that Comrade Jing Cheng is not yet at the deputy section chief level, but he is currently the head of the General Affairs Section and also serves as the director of the Supervision Office."

"As for the Supervision Office, everyone knows what it looks like. In the future, the Supervision Office will be benchmarked against the Party Committee Supervision Office, becoming a large department with more than a dozen people, responsible for business supervision throughout the county, and for supervising the implementation of leaders' instructions."

"The director of the Party Committee's Inspection Office is at the deputy section chief level, and naturally, the director of our government's Inspection Office should also be at the deputy section chief level. However, Comrade Jing Cheng has just arrived and has not yet achieved anything, so we need to wait a while before promoting him."

"However, since I've become the director of the government's inspection office, this deputy section chief position is only to be expected."

"Serving the county head, and also overseeing two departments, the Supervision Office and the General Affairs Section, Comrade Jing Cheng is not yet the deputy director of the government office, but in fact, he is already doing the work of the deputy director of the government office."

"It's perfectly reasonable for him to sit here. Even if he doesn't sit here today, he'll sit here tomorrow or the day after."

"The reason I made him sit here today is to remind you all to cooperate fully with Comrade Jingcheng's work."

"Alright, that's all I have to say. Comrade Jingcheng, you may now speak."

After Director Gao's words, everyone could tell that Chen Jingcheng's promotion to deputy section chief was probably not far off. At the same time, they also understood one thing: no one in the government office could afford to be perfunctory with Chen Jingcheng now, otherwise, Director Gao would be the first to deal with him.

Chen Jingcheng was not only backed by Director Gao, but also by County Head Li Feitu.

This is the new elite, not just the new elite under the government, but probably the new elite of the entire Linchuan County.

No one would willingly provoke such a formidable force with unlimited potential.

At the very least, unless it's a deliberate attempt to challenge someone, they would never intentionally offend Chen Jingcheng.

Chen Jingcheng took a deep breath, looked at everyone, and said with a smile, "Thank you for your trust and kindness, Director Gao. As for me, I won't say too much. I'm still young, and I lack experience in many things."

"But now that I'm in this position, I have to do it well, so I hope everyone can help me out in the future."

"At work, we are colleagues; after get off work, we are brothers and friends. If there's anything I can do to help, please feel free to ask."

That's all I have to say.

Chen Jingcheng spoke simply, without any lengthy explanations, but his words were very practical.

He was honest, but Director Gao was even more honest.

After Chen Jingcheng sat down, Director Gao looked at everyone present and said calmly, "Comrades, the content of today's meeting is actually very simple. You all know the specifics. What needs to be said yesterday should have been explained privately by each department."

"There's really no point in me criticizing everyone any further."

"Instead of doing that, let me share some of my thoughts with you all."

"Everyone, what makes this unit, this government office, different from other units? And what are your demands?"

"I think it all boils down to one thing: promotion!"

"Ordinary cadres want to be promoted to deputy section chief, and deputy section chiefs want a better position. This is perfectly understandable, even reasonable!"