Chapter 9: The President of the Party School

  He inadvertently turned his head and took a glance at Zhang Qingyun, looking at Zhang Qingyun's calm and serene appearance from the side. He immediately thought of Zhang Qingyun's various actions in the past.

  What he said when he asked to join the class, his decent response after getting off the car with Lijiang, and his neither arrogant nor humble attitude when talking to himself now, does this look like a grassroots cadre who has been stuck in a mountainous area?

  He himself is a deputy minister of the Organizational Department, and has a say in personnel adjustments. Generally, young cadres who see that he is not fawning or trying to curry favor with him will think: "Where can you find someone as easy-going and natural as this kid?"

  "It's really a hero emerging from youth! This time, the organization has entrusted me to take charge of the youth training class, and I am deeply moved! Little Zhang, you have been in Lizi Ping for more than two years, and your party age is also relatively long. This time, you are also the top student in the class. I plan to report your situation to the organization. What do you think about it?" Li Yong smiled.

  Zhang Qingyun smiled and knew that Li Yong was testing him. He had thought of an answer to this question a long time ago, so he said:

  "I believe in the organization. This time, the county leaders personally approved and appointed you to be in charge of the youth training class, which is a high regard for our young cadres! I will follow the arrangement of the organization!"

  Li Yong's heart sank even further when he saw Zhang Qingyun react this way. A young cadre knew he was going to be promoted, how could there be someone like this kid who sat stably on the fishing platform? Could it be that he really had some secrets with County Magistrate Li? Immediately, he also thought of Zhang Qingyun being transferred in, was there a story behind this? For a moment, he was truly stuck in a dead alley.

  "Xiao Zhang, you've been with our youth training class for over a month now. Do you have any opinions or suggestions about our work? Don't hold back, just say whatever you think, that's the only way we can improve!" said Li Yong.

  Zhang Qingyun glanced at Li Yong, but in his heart he was thinking about his own affairs, whether he could make a move. This person was indeed a key figure. The others were unknown to him and could only rely on this guy to speak for himself. As long as no one above opposed it, perhaps he could really make a move. After all, many of those who took the civil service exam with him had become deputy directors. In terms of seniority, he was absolutely unproblematic!

  He hastily said: "Principal Li, you shouldn't pursue perfection too much. In my opinion, the fact that County Mayor Li came to our youth training class today already shows that the leadership attaches great importance to the youth training class! There's not just one youth training class in Xijiao, there are also tobacco bureaus, water and electricity bureaus, and forestry bureaus in Xicheng. It's reasonable for County Mayor Li to be cautious at work when he first came and didn't understand the situation!"

  Li Yong was taken aback, thinking that Zhang Qingyun's words also made sense. As soon as County Magistrate Li arrived in Xijiao, he got along well with the Party School, and it was inevitable that other departments would have some opinions about this.

  "Hmm, this Qingyun is a personal talent! The perspective on looking at problems is very insightful! If he can come to the Organization Department, it's likely to become a great help to himself!" Li Yong thought to himself after a long while.

  "To be honest, I haven't thought much about it either. You also know the current situation in the Organization Department, and the burden is heavy! I'm being extremely careful every day, afraid of making any mistakes! Little Zhang, we're currently short of young cadres in the Organization Department, are you interested in working in the Organization Department?"

  "Organization Department?" Zhang Qingyun was taken aback, "This is a bit too deep!" However, since the conversation had reached this point, Zhang Qingyun couldn't refuse and only vaguely said that everything would be done according to the organization's arrangements.

  Li Yong saw that Zhang Qingyun did not refuse, and immediately became excited, raised his wine glass and followed Zhang Qingyun for another round. From then on, the two of them tacitly avoided talking about work and started chatting freely instead.

  The more Li Yong talked to Zhang Qingyun, the more he felt that this guy was not a pushover. The way he spoke and handled things was even more cunning and smooth than himself. For a moment, he began to think about how to win him over.

  But Zhang Qingyun had other thoughts in mind, the Organization Department was not a good place to go, but now there is no way out, Li Yong said so directly, one word of refusal would definitely offend someone.

  More importantly, I have no background, and can enter the city. First, go to the organization department to mix around, see the leaders more often, it's better than staying in Lizi Ping that mountain wilderness.

  Both of them had something on their minds, and the conversation gradually became less enthusiastic. Finally, Zhang Qingyun looked at the time and suggested going home. Li Yong also had this intention, and to show his appreciation for Zhang Qingyun, he asked the driver to drive and personally sent Zhang Qingyun back to his community.

  *

  Just after the New Year's Day in 2000, the annual economic work conference of Yongping County was officially opened at the county government. The meeting started, and Zhang Qingyun had nothing to do on the side of Xihu Hotel. He put his mind on studying at the party school, and the days passed by one after another.

  He didn't even tell his family about the possibility of being transferred to the Organization Department, after all, the eight characters were not yet complete, and going to the Organization Department was just a temporary measure. The head of the Organization Department, Liu Wanhua, was also a subordinate of Deputy County Governor Wu, and judging from the situation, Li Yong's position in the Organization Department was also unstable. It was estimated that he would have no chance of getting ahead in the Organization Department, so he could only continue to wait patiently for opportunities.

  "Qingyun, your aunt has arranged another blind date for you. She's a teacher from No. 5 Middle School. I've seen her photo and she looks okay. Why don't you two meet up?" said Yin Suimei as soon as Zhang Qingyun returned from the party school.

  "Not going, not going! I've been busy to death recently." Zhang Qingyun said weakly.

  "How can you not go? You're not young anymore, and marriage is something to consider. Go tomorrow!" said Zhang Deyan, the old man on the side, with a cold hum.

  Zhang Qingyun secretly cursed in her heart, thinking to herself that she was not even twenty-five years old yet, what were they rushing for? However, seeing that her father was getting angry, she didn't dare directly refuse him. Just as she was thinking of how to phrase it, her phone suddenly rang.

  "Hello, is that Little Zhang? It's Wan Guoshu. Are you free now? I'm waiting for you at Xia'er Mountain Villa with Hu Xiangzhang." As soon as the phone connected, Zhang Qingyun heard Wan Guoshu's deep voice.

  "Xiao'er Manor?" Zhang Qingyun was taken aback and hastily said: "Secretary Wan, is the meeting over? How do you have time today?"

  "The meeting hasn't ended yet and it's too late for dinner? Come on! I've already ordered the dishes." said Wan Guo Shu.

  "Okay, I'll be right there."

  Zhang Qingyun hung up the phone and quickly told his parents about the situation. The leader wanted to talk to him, and Zhang Deyear had no choice but to let him go first.

  When Zhang Qingyun arrived at "Xiao'er Mountain Villa", Wan Guoshu had already booked a private room, and Wan Guoshu, Hu Lie, and Liu Huan, the secretary of the township government, were all there. After Zhang Qingyun arrived, the waiter immediately served tea, and "Xiao'er Mountain Villa" was indeed a place that often received officials, so the waiters were very experienced, and they grasped the order of serving tea and pouring water very well.

  The room is very luxurious, most importantly it's quiet, looks like the boss of "Xiaolishan Villa" is really a thoughtful person.

  "Xiao Zhang is here, come, come, sit over here." Zhang Qingyun had just sat down when Hu Lie patted the stool beside him, indicating for Zhang Qingyun to sit at his right side.

  Zhang Qingyun was taken aback and thought that this wasn't quite right. Liu Huan had more seniority than himself, so it wouldn't be proper for him to sit above Liu Huan.