Chapter 22: Turning Calamity into Good Fortune

  On Monday, Chu Tian Shu arrived at the SASAC building at 7:50 as usual, wearing a white shirt, a famous brand tie, and a suit that was pressed to perfection. His hair was immaculate, and he had a smile on his face. He looked energetic and refreshed.

  As soon as he entered the building, Chu Tian Shu warmly greeted the front desk Zheng Xiao Min and smiled: "Good morning!"

  Zheng Xiaomin beamed with a sweet smile, and two shallow dimples appeared on her childish face. "Chu Gege, you're up early too."

  Chu Tian Shu reached out and touched her cute little head, saying "No big deal." After that, he directly ran to the second floor.

  Zheng Xiaomin watched his back as he went in, a faint smile on her face.

  Chu Gege is really handsome and elegant, unfortunately, he always treats himself as a child, it's really annoying.

  Arrived at the office, Chu Tian Shu was boiling water and sweeping the floor with a carefree attitude.

  Others in the SASAC saw this and thought to themselves: This kid is really patient! He's about to be sent away, but he's still so diligent, it's truly rare.

  As scheduled, Guan Haoyu convened an enlarged meeting of the Party group as soon as he arrived.

  The meeting was presided over by the Director and Party Secretary of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, with leaders Huang Rishan, Jian Ruoming, and Duan Qingshan as natural members of the party group. The head of the Organization Department, Ouyang Meimei, and the director of the office, Tian Keming, were also present at the meeting as enlarged objects.

  This is basically the highest-level deliberative body of SASAC.

  For a long time, Guan Haoyu has been in charge of everything, and others can only follow his orders.

  "Today, we are holding a party group expansion meeting, mainly to review and pass the list of candidates for entering the countryside and living in villages. By the way, let's discuss some relevant work in our delegation. Director Ouyang and Director Tian, who will speak first and share your opinions?"

  Ouyang Meimei looked at Tian Keming.

  Tian Keming's bald head was covered in sweat, he wiped it with a paper towel, and listlessly pulled out a piece of paper, saying weakly: "I have thought about it repeatedly, I voluntarily request to participate in the 'Entering the Countryside and Living in Villages' activity, this is my application report, please approve it, Party Group."

  The words had barely fallen when a look of astonishment appeared.

  Only a faint, almost imperceptible cold smile flashed across Jian Ruo Ming's lips.

  Guan Haoyu, after all, was a seasoned hand. After his initial astonishment, he immediately regained his composure and turned to Ouyang Meimei, saying: "Director Ouyang, what's the opinion of your organization's personnel department?"

  Ouyang Mei had some resentment towards Tian Keming's lack of respect last Friday afternoon, and she also heard that the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission might appoint an additional leader, making Tian Keming her biggest competitor. Now seeing him voluntarily asking to "enter the countryside and live in a village", she was overjoyed and immediately replied: "Director Tian has played a pioneering role as an old comrade, I personally think this spirit is worth promoting and encouraging."

  Duan Qing and Jian Ruoming expressed their support and affirmation one after another.

  Huang Rishan stared at Tian Keming's bald head for a long time, wondering which nerve was wrong with this guy. He didn't push out Chu Tian Shu who had already been discussed, but instead wanted to jump into the fire pit himself. Even if he wanted to stop him, he couldn't find a reason, so he could only symbolically praise Tian Keming for a few words and raise his hand in agreement.

  The minority is subordinate to the majority, this is a general organizational principle.

  Anyway, it doesn't involve major interests, there are plenty of sycophants in the organization, one more or less Tian Keming is insignificant. Guan Haoyu naturally had nothing to say, he glanced at Tian Keming and said slowly: "Director Ouyang, then you can submit the name list according to the results of the party group meeting."

  Continue discussing relevant work, basically all content has been communicated and quickly formed a consensus.

  Before the meeting ended, Guan Haoyu asked as usual: "Does anyone have any other questions?"

  At this time, Ouyang Mei suddenly said: "Director Guan, I have another thing to ask for instructions. Director Tian went to 'enter the countryside and live in villages', who will be in charge of the daily work of the office in the future?"

  Ouyang Meimei's words clearly meant that she wouldn't give Tian Keming any leeway, and would first get rid of his position before doing anything else.

  Tian Keming, who had been sulking and not speaking a word, had grievances that he couldn't express, and could only secretly curse: "Women's hearts are truly the most poisonous!" Ouyang Meimei, you see me being unlucky and still not resigned to it, yet you want to add insult to injury. Damn it, this is very likely a collaboration between Chu Tian Shu and Ouyang Meimei to put me to death.

  Whether it is promotion or adjustment from middle-level cadres, the vacant positions may be filled by one person, which is a process of power distribution.

  Guan Haoyu remained expressionless, he was thinking of taking the opportunity to see what attitude everyone present would have in front of interest distribution, especially wanting to examine what ideas the new comer Jian Ruoming would have.

  For a leading cadre, power distribution is the most sensitive. Generally speaking, everyone wants to speak for their own people.

  A glimpse reveals the whole situation!

  Jian Ruoming's statement on this issue makes it easy to see her true intention of being transferred from the provincial government agency to the local SASAC.

  Guang Haoyu swept his gaze across the room and said, "Since the personnel department has raised the issue, let's discuss it. What are everyone's opinions?"

  "Hmm, Director Ouyang is right from an organizational personnel perspective. This is indeed a problem. The office is an important department of the delegation. If it doesn't function properly, it will delay our work." Duan Qingshan echoed in agreement.

  He finished speaking and deliberately looked at Tian Keming, as if to say: Tian Tu, you don't take leaders seriously in your daily life, but when it comes to critical moments, I won't be able to help you, can I still step on you?

  Seeing the momentum was not good, Huang Rishan said: "Comrade Tian Keming actively requested to participate in 'entering the countryside and living in villages', just now everyone also said that this spirit is worthy of affirmation, he was only temporarily sent out for a year, it's not that his job was exempted, he should still be the director of the SASAC office."

  Tian Keming was so moved he almost shed tears.

  "Director Jian, what's your opinion?" Guan Haoyu directly called out Jian Ruoming's name.

  Several people looked at Jian Ruoming together.

  Tian Keming is tense, Ouyang Meimei is expectant, Duan Qingyun is nonchalant, Huang Rishan is on guard, and Guan Haoyu is vigilant.

  Although they had different thoughts in mind, almost all of them had the same idea as Guan Haoyu, which was to see what brilliant ideas this cadre sent from the province had.

  Jian Ruoming maintained his unique smile and said: "I agree with Director Huang's opinion, it is not very appropriate to replace the director of the office during Comrade Tian Keming's 'entering the countryside and living in villages' period."

  Tian Keming and Huang Rishan both let out a sigh of relief at the same time.

  Jian Ruoming continued, "However, Secretary Duan's reminder also makes sense. The work of the office cannot be affected just because the director is temporarily absent. So, I personally suggest that since the Secretarial Department already has a department head, whether to consider assigning a department head to the Comprehensive Department as well. In this way, all aspects of the office work will have someone in charge."

  This is a compromise and everyone has expressed their acceptance.

  "Director Jian, who is the specific department head candidate?" Guan Haoyu asked again.

  Guan Haoyu is indeed an old fox in the officialdom. The previous probe can confirm that Jian Ruoming is indeed a cadre who has seen big scenes, and he considers problems from all sides. Such people are not easy to deal with once they become opponents. Now Guan Haoyu just wants to see if Jian Ruoming has already thought of the personnel selection. If so, there will be suspicion of forming cliques.

  Jian Ruoming understood Guan Haoyu's intention as clear as fire, she flicked her hair and smiled: "Director Guan, I haven't been at the State-owned Assets Commission for long, and I'm not very familiar with the personnel and work of the office. I think Comrade Tian Keming is the director of the office, it would be more suitable for him to recommend a candidate."

  Jian's clear and concise answer was also flawless, and no one else raised any objections.

  Guan Haoyu felt relieved, which indicates that she has no intention of intervening in the power distribution of SASAC.

  Everyone looked at Tian Keming together.

  Tian Keming was a bit surprised, he was about to be assigned, and Jian Ruoming even suggested that he recommend the head of the comprehensive department, which was beyond his expectation.

  "This...". Tian Keming habitually sneaked a glance at Guan Haoyu's expression, trying to guess his intention. However, this motion was sudden and hadn't been discussed in private beforehand, so Tian Keming actually didn't know what to say?

  Several people in the Comprehensive Department looked down on Tian Keming, and according to his original intention, he wanted to promote Xiao Zhao from the Secretarial Department as the head of the Comprehensive Department. However, seeing Ouyang Meimei staring at him intensely made him feel uneasy, and Chu Tianshu was still holding the video of his embarrassing moments in her hand. This pair of dog-like couple would conspire together again, and after the meeting dispersed, Ouyang Meimei would tell Chu Tianshu about her recommendation opinion.

  If this kid gets angry and betrays his promise, releasing the video to the public, then the situation will probably be irreparable.

  Gu Hao Yu was getting impatient, his face gloomy as he said: "Xiao Tian, stop being ambiguous and speak quickly."

  Tian Keming raised his head and gritted his teeth: "I recommend Chu Tian Shu."

  Several people widened their eyes almost simultaneously.

  Huang Rishan said: It's already unbelievable that he actively asked to go to the countryside, and now he recommends Chu Tian Shu as the head of the comprehensive department. It seems that Tian Keming's brain must have been damaged by Chu Tian Shu.

  Duan Qing Shan thought to himself: This isn't Tian Ke Ming's style! This petty and vengeful person, how did he suddenly become so noble and virtuous, even learning to promote the worthy without avoiding enemies?

  Ouyang Meimei was delighted: Haha, Chu Tian Shu, you little rascal, you've profited from misfortune. Let's see how you thank me properly!

  Jian Ruo said with a smile: "Hmph, Tian Tu Zi, I had expected you to recommend Chu Tian Shu."

  Guan Haoyu had no impression of Chu Tian Shu, he looked around and saw that no one was speaking, so he coughed and asked casually: "How is Comrade Chu Tian Shu? Let's discuss!"

  His words were ambiguous, seeming to ask about Chu Tian Shu's usual behavior and also about how he was doing as the head of the comprehensive department.

  This is Guan Haoyu's wrist as a first-in-command. Before taking control, he doesn't reveal his intentions and instead forces others to take a stand first.

  Ouyang Mei couldn't help but speak first: "I agree with Director Tian's proposal. Comrade Xiao Chu has been in the State-owned Assets Commission for two years, working diligently and selflessly, and is a suitable candidate for the head of the Comprehensive Department. This will add vitality to the team of cadres, give young people hope, and play a very good exemplary role."