In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

(I've only briefly mentioned Huang's situation, mainly because it's hard to define the nature of the matter without knowing the truth, but there are still some doubts. Everyone can have their own opinion. Sigh, I'm a little scared...)

Chapter 508 It's Destiny's Fate, It's Just What's Been For Him

"By the way, Comrade Chen Luo, you've been working at the ministry for about six months now."

The work of ministries is different from that of local governments.

In just six months, you have shown us your courage and your unwavering commitment to justice.

Have you considered changing your job position?

Chen Luo was stunned, and his heart skipped a beat.

He slowly raised his head and met Secretary Li's gaze.

Secretary Li was also stunned. He saw a hint of disappointment and worry in Chen Luo's eyes. What was that?

“Secretary Li, I’ve only been working at the ministry for six months. Isn’t it too fast to adjust my position now?”

Furthermore, there are still many aspects of publicity work and the work of the Cyberspace Administration that require my continued attention, and I need to continue to deepen the reform of the cybersecurity environment…

"stop!"

Before Chen Luo could finish speaking, Secretary Li raised his palm to stop him from continuing.

"We don't mean to transfer you to a sinecure, but rather that if you continue to stay in the Central Propaganda Department and the Cyberspace Administration of China, it will be difficult for you to play your own value. In the end, rectifying the online environment and strengthening national self-confidence are just a matter of a few documents."

But the underlying systemic issues are the key. Don't you want to correct those outdated systems one by one?

Chen Luo blinked upon hearing this. Had he misunderstood?

"Secretary Li, where does the organization plan to transfer me to?"

"The specifics are still under discussion, but I'm informing you now that the adjustments will likely be made after the New Year."

You can continue with your work at the Central Propaganda Department and the Cyberspace Administration of China for another six months. As for the direction of any potential reassignment, frankly, it's a real headache.

Chen Luo sat up straight, no longer worried, staring at Secretary Li like a curious child.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't look at me like that. It's mainly your own fault. You've only been working in a ministerial-level position for less than three years."

According to the usual practice of appointing and dismissing cadres, you will usually be transferred to a local area to preside over work and accumulate several years of experience as a top leader.

However, your situation is somewhat special. You have accumulated a wealth of local work experience. The original intention of transferring you to the ministry was to let you become familiar with the work of the ministry, but you can do it perfectly without any adaptation.

Under normal circumstances, once your resume is completed at the ministerial and local levels, you can be appointed to a corresponding leadership position.

The problem is that you filled in your local and ministerial resumes too quickly.

It would be pointless to keep you in any other ministerial-level position, and you're too young to take the next step up...

Frankly, it would be a waste to keep you in a ministerial-level position for a few more years if we just followed the crowd. But if we promote you, your hardworking colleagues at the same level will inevitably be envious.

At this point, Secretary Li sighed.

"Do you think we're contradicting ourselves? On the one hand, we're demanding younger cadres, but on the other hand, we're conflicted about your job reassignment?"

Chen Luo shook his head.

“Secretary Li, you and the organization must have thought this through carefully. If you’re still hesitant, that’s fine. I’m young and have plenty of time and opportunities. But I have one request!”

I know it seems greedy to make demands of the organization, but this is a request I have to make!

"You speak, I'm listening."

"Secretary Li, to be honest, after our last conversation, I felt that you and several other leaders had given up on me, and I felt that I would be transferred to a sinecure soon."

During this time, Minister He comforted me, saying that you guys were just joking with me, and I didn't care whether it was a joke or not.

There is only one thing I care about: whether I can continue to serve the people!

I'm not afraid of you laughing at me or calling me a hypocrite. I started working locally right after graduation, and I can't really say what I've gained from all these years of work.

Speaking of wealth, my wife and I have assets that we could never spend in ten lifetimes.

Regarding power, even if I retire now, I will still enjoy extremely high benefits from the perspective of the Chinese people.

At this point, Chen Luo forced a smile and continued, "But I really can't rest easy about the millions of ordinary people in this nation who are living their lives earnestly."

Back then, I only lived for my own family and wanted to protect my little family.

But as my position rose higher and higher, a single word or signature of mine could affect millions of families.

With the development of the region and the economic boom, I can feel the increasing sense of happiness and fulfillment among millions of people, which is something I am proud of throughout my life!

I can accept any reassignment the organization makes to me, but my request is that if the interests of the people are harmed...

Regardless of whether I was still a serving cadre at that time, and regardless of which department had jurisdiction over the damaged interests!

I hope I will have the opportunity to speak to higher authorities, to convey the voice of the people, and to safeguard their interests!

After saying that, Chen Luo lowered his head.

Secretary Li listened attentively, and the two remained silent for a while. Then Chen Luo heard a sparse clapping sound. Wait, clapping?

Chen Luo looked up abruptly and realized that Secretary Li had already picked up his phone and was pointing it at him.

"Everyone, did you hear that?"

Chen Luo still has his original aspirations; the organization can certainly give him a chance. I believe young people won't do any worse than us.

After Secretary Li finished speaking, a CEO in the video smiled and chimed in, "Let him come to the National Development and Reform Commission to take charge of the work after the New Year. Institutional reforms in recent years still need young people to take the lead."

"no.

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) primarily focuses on domestic affairs.

Chen Luo needs to gain experience in dealing with foreign affairs, so I still recommend him for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs.

"Old Qin from Shancheng is also nearing retirement age. He and Chen Luo have a good relationship. Perhaps we could consider..."

"What are you even thinking about! He has plenty of local experience. Besides, what can he do in the mountain city?"

As the executives continued their endless debate, Chen Luo stared blankly at Secretary Li, his eyes filled with confusion.

Of course, there was also a hint of resentment. Didn't he have any pride? He had actually revealed the entire conversation they had just had, and in such a direct way at that.

"Stop arguing. We can discuss the specifics of the work after the New Year. There's no rush now."

The working group will be heading to the United States in a few days for high-level dialogue. Let's take this opportunity to broaden Comrade Chen Luo's horizons.

With that decision finalized, the others stopped arguing.

At the crossroads of the old and new generations, they desperately wanted someone who could both lead the newcomers and bridge the gap with the older generation.

Just then, Chen Luo emerged like a bamboo shoot after a spring rain, taking root and growing wildly.

He has strong Party principles and is still a formal cadre.

Not rigid, not flamboyant, not swayed by trends, knowledgeable in economics and law, concerned with people's livelihood, and with their own principles and pursuits.

Even though they weren't under the same roof, everyone understood that Chen Luo was the ideal person to balance all parties.

Chapter 509 There is no tree that can block out the sky, only one thing that can subdue another.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Luo left the Discipline Inspection Commission and sat in the car. Even now, his face was still flushed.

His eyes held a mixture of joy and a hint of dazedness; even now, he still couldn't process what had just happened.

It wasn't until he reached his doorstep that Chen Luo came to his senses.

With a long sigh of relief, Chen Luo got out of the car, stood at the entrance of the courtyard house, and looked at his palm.

Nothing seemed different from usual, but only Chen Luo himself knew that his hands had become even stronger!

As soon as Chen Luo entered the courtyard, he saw Chen Zhengxi lying on her own private recliner, leisurely rocking back and forth.

The aroma of food filled the air, bringing Chen Luo a sense of peace.

"Girl, who's busy in the kitchen?"

Chen Zhengxi didn't even move, and replied softly, "Of course it's my dear mother."

With a smirk, Chen Luo walked up to Chen Zhengxi, looked down at him, then sat down beside him and started fanning Chen Zhengxi with a palm-leaf fan.

"Ouch! Dad, that's just the right amount of pressure."

"Yes, the pressure is just right, it's dazed but not brain-damaging!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the palm-leaf fan struck Chen Zhengxi's forehead directly. It didn't hurt, but it made Chen Zhengxi sit up straight with a jolt. He rubbed his forehead and looked at Chen Luo with a somewhat resentful look in his eyes.

"Dad, you're so cruel... Waaah..."

"Alright, I didn't even use any force."

It's summer vacation now, and you don't have much academic pressure. Your mom is busy in the kitchen, and you don't even know how to help.

"If you're this lazy every day, how can your mother and I support you for the rest of your life?"

"Hehe, Dad, a lifetime isn't enough."

As long as I don't make reckless investments, gamble, or blindly trust others in the future, our family's wealth will be enough for me to live comfortably as a parasite for ten lifetimes.

"Ahem, you certainly have grand ideals..."

"It's alright, I'm not completely without ideals, and I haven't been idle during this time."

I dedicate my time during the day to writing, and I don't want to think about anything else in my life. Becoming a writer is something I can definitely try.

Hearing this, Chen Luo smiled and nodded. He didn't care what job his daughter would do in the future. Just like Chen Zhengxi said, even if she became a freeloader, the savings that Chen Luo and his wife had accumulated would be enough for her to live on for ten lifetimes. Being happy and healthy was better than anything else.

"Then, Mr. Chen, could you please get up and give up your seat so your dear father can lie down for a while?"

"what about me?"

"Go to the kitchen and help your mother with the chores."

"No need for me, my sister-in-law Xinyue is here..."

Chen Luo fell silent. Li Xinyue was coming to his house every few days, so he might as well let her live with him.

However, Chen Luo gave up on the idea when he thought of Secretary Li's serious expression.

Shaking his head, Chen Luo put his briefcase in the room and then went into the kitchen.