Chapter 46: Highly Praised (Seeking Recommendation Tickets and Bookmarks)

  On this day, County Party Secretary Tang Guoqiang's first task after getting up in the morning was to arrange breakfast for the superior leaders at the county party committee's reception office. This courtesy must be fulfilled. Think about it, these leaders are usually out of his reach. Having the opportunity to serve them can only mean that Tang Guoqiang's official career is going well and has a promising future. After finishing breakfast, Zhang, the head of the Central Civilization Office, had to go to other areas of Changjiang Province for inspection due to scheduling arrangements, and Liu, the director of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, naturally accompanied him, leaving only Gu Songlin behind in Changja.

  This morning, Tang Guoqiang convened a meeting of the county party committee and government team members to report on the recent work and economic construction achievements in Changja County to Secretary Gu. Secretary Gu had already heard a separate report from Tang Guoqiang last night and learned that Tang's work situation in Changja has opened up, with his control over the county party committee greatly strengthened, especially after Vice Governor Ma Tiancheng approached him. Tang not only has the final say in the county party committee but also has a direct channel to communicate with the government, which made Secretary Gu express satisfaction and encourage him to seize the opportunity, lead the team members together, and strive to change the face of Changja as soon as possible.

  At the reporting meeting, Secretary Gu certainly supported Tang Guoqiang and pointed out that with the strong leadership of the county party committee, he believed that Changja's economy would soon be on a fast track. He required the Changja County Party Committee and the county government to put solving people's livelihood problems first, practically safeguarding the interests of the people, improving the standard of living of the people, and maintaining a stable and united situation. At the meeting, commendations were given to Ye Ziran, deputy head of Mashih Township, Zhang Liping, director of the police station, and Liu Bing, a policeman, among others. It was pointed out that it is precisely because of these young, capable, and honest grassroots cadres that Changja's construction can be guaranteed to move forward in big strides, and that the correct leadership of the party can be guaranteed.

  After the meeting, the county party committee and government leaders had lunch with Secretary Gu. After lunch, Tang Guoqiang politely asked Secretary Gu to take a short rest at the reception office. About half an hour later, he received a call from the municipal party committee office, saying that Municipal Party Secretary Lin Feng was accompanying provincial leaders from Jianan to Changja. He hastily reported to Secretary Gu and asked him to continue resting at the reception office while he led all members of the three teams of Changja to greet them at the county boundary.

  After meeting with the leaders at the county boundary, the motorcade converged and drove towards the county town in a grand manner. Those who came to Changja included Wu Zhongxin, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Minister of Propaganda, Zhou Hongwei, Deputy Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, Lin Feng, Secretary of the Jianan Municipal Party Committee, Qiao Changfeng, Minister of Propaganda of the Jianan Municipal Party Committee, Wu Shengping, Director of the Jianan Municipal Public Security Bureau, and reporters from various provinces and cities. The police cars led the way, followed by buses, forming a grand scene that was rarely seen by the residents of Changja.

  The motorcade drove directly to the county hospital and, after meeting with Gu Songlin who had rushed over from the guesthouse at the hospital entrance, Tang Guoqiang led the way directly to Ye Ziren's ward.

  At the door of the ward, a group of people happened to meet Zhang Hengliang and Ye Lao. Also in Jianan, although there was little contact between the government and the military, Lin Feng and Gu Songlin had both met Zhang Hengliang before and knew each other. Lin Feng grasped Zhang Hengliang's hand with a hint of surprise and asked: "Director Zhang, what brings you here too?"

  Zhang Hengliang smiled and said: "I came to visit Xiao Ye, Secretary Lin, the grassroots cadre selection system of Jianan Municipal Party Committee is well done, with such a good comrade like Xiao Ye, Jianan has a great future." After finishing speaking, he shook hands with Gu Songlin again.

  Lin Feng then introduced to the provincial party committee leaders: "Minister Wu, Director Zhou, this is General Zhang of the NJ Military Region Group Army." He also introduced Zhang Hengliang and said: "General Zhang, this is Minister Wu, head of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department, and Director Zhou, head of the Provincial Public Security Department."

  Just as he was about to finish introducing himself, Zhou Hall suddenly took a step forward and bowed to Ye Lao, warmly shaking his hand and saying: "Director, it's been a long time."

  This salute startled Wu Minister, Lin Secretary, Gu Secretary, Tang Guoqiang and others, including Ye Zhenran, who looked at Ye Lao in a daze, and unanimously guessed: "What is his identity?"

  Ye Lao nodded slightly and shook Zhou Hongwei's hand, saying: "Little Zhou is doing well. I've heard Secretary Liu mention your situation before. After transferring to local work, you're still making a name for yourself. Keep up the good work." He paused, then smiled and said: "I came with Heng Liang today to see Ye Zhenran, he's my junior."

  Ye Lao said that Liu Secretary refers to Yangtze River Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Liu Yang, who was also a former military officer turned cadre.

  Zhou Hongwei then stepped forward and grasped Zhang Hengliang's hand, saying warmly: "Director Zhang, it's been a long time since we last met. When you have some free time, come to the provincial capital and let's get together. It's been ages since we've seen each other."

  He and Zhang Hengliang used to be partners in a troop before. When Zhang Hengliang was the deputy commander, he was the deputy political commissar of the division.

  Zhang Hengliang smiled: "Okay, when you pass by Jianan, don't forget to give me a call." He also politely shook hands with Minister Wu and others one by one.

  Ye Lao was a solitary and proud man, having retired from the military, and not being familiar with people in the political circle, so he didn't linger, calmly nodding to Minister Wu and others before walking out of the hospital room with Zhang Hengliang.

  Director Wu had already roughly guessed Ye Lao's identity at this time, but since there were many people around and he wasn't in a hurry to verify it with Zhou Hongwei, he followed Tang Guoqiang's guidance to come to Ye Zhiran's bedside.

  Everyone has become more interested in this "younger generation of Ye Lao".

  Tang Guoqiang introduced each of the leaders who came to visit Ye Ziran one by one in front of his bed, regardless of whether they were provincial committee standing members, deputy directors of provincial departments, municipal party secretaries, or even the director of the municipal public security bureau. For a cadre like Ye Ziran, all these visitors were high-ranking officials beyond his reach, and any one of them could influence his future with just one sentence. Therefore, he treated them all with extremely respectful attitude, without distinguishing their ranks.

  The head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, Wu Zhongxin, had already listened to the report from Jianan Municipal Party Committee before his arrival. He had a certain degree of respect for Ye Ziran, a frail and weak township government official who was able to lead people in killing "Two Lis". When he met Ye Lao and Zhang Hengliang at the door of the hospital room, he added a hint of mystery; At this moment, seeing Ye Ziran's conversation, vision is not ordinary, especially in front of so many high-ranking officials can maintain a calm and humble attitude, it is even more outstanding, can't help but turn his head to Lin Feng and Gu Songlin said: "Lin Secretary, Gu Secretary, Comrade Chang Jia is very good, young, capable, and has momentum, which shows that our career has successors."

  This is a very high evaluation, almost like saying "should be promoted" to his face. As soon as this was said, the county committee and government of Changja were all smiling with happiness on their faces. Haven't you heard the provincial party committee's usual words? Comrades from Changja are really good! It's comrades from Changja, not just Ye Zhenran alone!

  Lin Feng and Gu Songlin nodded in agreement.

  Actually, Lin Feng was very satisfied with Ye Zhenran. Ye Zhenran had made Jia Nan and Chang Jia famous! As the head of the Jia Nan Municipal Party Committee, he had a reputation to uphold. Moreover, Comrade Ye was young but performed steadily, speaking clearly and logically in front of provincial leaders and media, always putting the achievements of municipal and county party committees first. This capable, honest, and broad-minded young cadre was worth cultivating! So, after Minister Wu and Director Zhou finished speaking, he went forward to ask about Ye Zhenran's physical recovery with concern. Then, Secretary Lin warmly encouraged Ye Zhenran in front of TV reporters to take care of his body and devote himself to work with greater passion, striving for even greater achievements. He also praised the Chang Jia County Party Committee team, and finally, holding Ye's father and mother's hands, he sincerely thanked them for raising an excellent son. Ye's parents had never seen such a scene before, and they were instantly moved to tears, their hands trembling as they held the leader's hand, unable to utter a complete sentence. Zhang Nianyue was so touched that she hid in a corner, laughing silently.

  The provincial party committee and municipal party committee leaders came one after another to talk with Ye Zhenran for a few words, and after the comfort was over, Tang Guoqiang asked about the leaders' opinions and took them to continue comforting Zhang Liping, Liu Bing and others. A large group of people came quickly and left quickly, and in the blink of an eye, they all walked out with a whoosh, and the hospital room suddenly became much brighter.

  Having said so much, Ye Zhenran was a bit tired at this time, but he was still very excited. He felt that the leaders of the Provincial Committee and the Municipal Committee were more and more appreciative of him, and this appreciation was not just a casual talk, but a genuine admiration from the heart. Ye Zhenran felt that the road ahead of him had been completely opened up, and he restrained his surging emotions, beckoning Nianyue to come over: "Nianyue, when are Uncle Zhang and Auntie coming back to Jianan today?"

  Zhang Nianyue said: "Should we just go? Not eating dinner." Meaning they won't have dinner at Chang Jia and will head back directly.

  "Then go back once, Zhang Shu and Auntie will think of you when they leave, and talk to you. Otherwise, Zhang Shu and Auntie will blame you for being inconsiderate."

  Nian Yue's face turned slightly red, and in Ye Zhi Ran's eyes, her cheeks were even more tenderly pink. She said awkwardly: "What if they force us to go back to Jianan?"

  Ye Ziran's heart warmed up, he felt the delicate and soft emotions she conveyed, and couldn't help but reach out his hand to gently grasp her warm and slender hand, saying in a low voice: "Old Ye will help you, go."

  Nian Yue thought for a moment, nodded, and looked at Ye Fu and Ye Mu with some shyness, then said to Ye Zhe Ran: "Then I'll take Zhi Hui with me, and send her back after dinner."

  Ye Zhihui heard it and said happily: "Great, let's go together."

  Ye Ziran shook his head helplessly, seeing that his sister was in high spirits and didn't stop her. He knew that Ye Lao's home looked ordinary at first glance, with no difference from an average person's home, but the security measures were top-notch, with three armed guards taking shifts. It's just that Ye Lao didn't like to show off, so he asked the guards to wear plain clothes. Moreover, Ye Lao also liked this kind of ordinary and simple life.

  When Ye Zhi and Nian Yue walked together, Ye Zhi still said another sentence: "Zhi Hui, show more respect to Old Ye."

  Ye Zhihui didn't respond, but turned her head and stuck out her tongue at him, slightly despising Ye Zhiran, thinking to herself: Do you need to say this too?

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