Chapter Twenty-Fifth: Declaration of Appointment

  Many people came to the countryside to attend the meeting, filling a room full of people waiting for the start. Some looked strangely at Ye Pingyu walking back and forth busily. To say that during normal meetings, Ye Pingyu was not so active. Today it seemed like the Party and Government Office had no one else except him.

  What some people couldn't have imagined was that Zhao Yan and Chang Fang would occasionally walk up to him, as if asking for something, which made them even more puzzled. Some people already knew about Ye Pingyu's promotion to the director of the Party and Government Office, and their faces were filled with envy. He had just joined the workforce not long ago, and was already promoted to deputy department level cadre and director of the Party and Government Office. This meant that his future prospects would be boundless.

  After more than ten minutes, Cao Dafu and Zhao Yuangong accompanied Xie Liangshan into the conference room, followed by two cadres from the county party committee's organization department and Wu Zhenquan.

  Ye Pingyu finally walked in and, just like Wu Zhenquan, sat down in the seat of the township leader below the conference room. This move shocked the township cadres who were still unaware of the situation. This move was not simple at all, because when meetings are held in the township, from the township leaders to mid-level cadres and then to general cadres, everyone has a fixed order, and it is rare for someone to sit in the wrong position, let alone sit in the seat of the township leader without any reason. This was something that could never happen.

  While some people were still in doubt, Cao Dafu, Xie Liangshan and Zhao Yuangong had already walked onto the rostrum, while others sat below. Cao Dafu invited two staff members from the county party committee's organization department to also come onto the rostrum, but they insisted on not going up, so only the three of them sat on the rostrum.

  The meeting room suddenly became quiet, and Cao Dafu presided over the meeting. He first introduced Xie Liangshan and two other staff members from the county party committee's organization department, then explained that the county party committee attaches great importance to the work of Caolingzi Township and has made an adjustment to the township's leadership team. Now, please let Comrade Xie Liangshan, deputy head of the county party committee's organization department, announce the decision of the county party committee.

  After Cao Dafu finished speaking, Xie Liangshan cleared his throat and took out a document from the county party committee's organization department. He read it aloud: "After research and decision by the county party committee, Comrade Cao Dafu is appointed as the Party Secretary of Caolingzi Township, no longer serving as the township head. Comrade Zhao Yuangong is nominated as the candidate for the township head of Caolingzi Township. Comrade Wu Zhenquan is appointed as the Deputy Party Secretary of Caolingzi Township, no longer serving as the deputy township head. Comrade Zheng Zhishun is appointed as a member of the Party Committee of Caolingzi Township and nominated as a candidate for the deputy township head. Comrade Ye Pingyu is appointed as a member of the Party Committee of Caolingzi Township and the director of the party and government office. The announcement is hereby declared."

  Xie Liangshan announced the county party committee's decision, and after the announcement, the meeting room was suddenly filled with murmurs. Some people knew nothing about this personnel adjustment, some knew a little but not all, so they discussed it in whispers, but no matter who, they couldn't help but talk about Ye Pingyu.

  Ye Pingyu suddenly became a member of the Party Committee and the director of the Party and Government Office. If he had only become the director of the Party and Government Office, it wouldn't have been so surprising, because this position can be appointed in the countryside, but it's not part of the Party Committee, and doesn't count as a rural leader. But now Ye Pingyu has not only become the director of the Party and Government Office, but also a member of the Party Committee, which means he has entered the rural leadership team. That's why he sat in the seat of the rural leader, it turns out this is the reason!

  Everyone below was secretly sighing, I didn't expect it, having just started working for more than three months, suddenly becoming the leader of the countryside, originally thought it would be Liang Jun, but the result is like this, making people unbelievable!

  Surrounded by the sound of sighs and admiration, Ye Pingyu sat there with a calm face, without any complacency. He suddenly became the leader of the village, and certainly, there would be people who were extremely jealous of him. If he now appeared to be very proud, it might provoke everyone's resentment. So, he still had to treat others as an ordinary staff member, not superior, and not really think of himself as the village leader.

  Liang Jun sat at the back of the conference room with Zhao Yuancai and Yan Bingli. The two had already known the result beforehand, but they found out later than expected. Liang Jun only told them because they kept asking him about his situation, making him feel embarrassed and anxious. As soon as he told them, they were shocked, especially Zhao Yuncai, who looked like he wanted to slap himself in the face. He had deliberately humiliated someone who was about to become the director of the Party and Government Office, showing no political sensitivity whatsoever, despite having worked in Caolingzi Township for so many years.

  Zhao Yuncai sighed in his heart, thinking about how to make up for this matter. Ye Pingyu's bed money had not been reimbursed to him yet, and now that he had become the village leader, if he went to ask for reimbursement now, Ye might not necessarily agree to it. This face-saving measure couldn't be turned around so quickly. If he wanted to get Ye to forgive himself, he must show more sincerity, but how could he do that?

  Zhao Yuncai felt that there was no way out for the time being. What happened yesterday was too extreme, directly hitting Ye Pingyu in the face without giving him any face at all. If he had just politely refused to give him a report, it would have been fine, but at the time... Alas, nothing can be said now, I've misjudged!

  Yan Bengli knew that his heart was also turning and grinding, his big eyes flashing, wide open. This matter had a great impact on him. The last time the bed and the invoice were with Ye Pingyu, yesterday evening at Dongsheng Building, it was even more of a slap in the face to Ye Pingyu. Now Ye Pingyu has suddenly become the leader of the village, this is good, how will he face people in the future?

  The two of them now feel uneasy in their hearts, although Ye Pingyu is just an ordinary rural leader and cannot decide their fate. However, this matter is a thorn in their minds, and if it's not resolved, the two of them will eventually fall into Ye Pingyu's hands. After all, this kid is now the rural leader, and he has connections with the higher-ups. Although he is still inexperienced and can't touch them for now, they are worried that as time goes on, things may change, making them very passive.

  Sitting next to them was Zhao Haibo, the principal of the rural middle school. At this time, he still wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and listened to Xie Liangshan's announcement. After finishing, his facial expression became very complicated. This matter really made him unthinkable. A young man who had just joined the workforce suddenly became the leader of the town. He, as the principal of this middle school, was only a section-level cadre, and when he would become a deputy section-level cadre, it was unknown.

  He can't be compared, can only congratulate him, but that day when Ye Pingyu went to pay the school uniform fee, his attitude was not good, and before that, he didn't even let his sister attend class, going home to raise money. If he knew Ye Pingyu would become a village leader, he wouldn't have done this no matter what. Not paying the school uniform fee is one thing, but not letting someone attend class is another. Now it's good, Ye Pingyu will definitely remember this grudge and bear a hatred for him.

  Zhao Haibo now feels very regretful. Although he is the leader of the school, in terms of personnel appointment and removal power, it does not belong to Caolingzi Township Party Committee, but belongs to the County Education Bureau. However, on the territory of Caolingzi Township, things still have to listen to the Caolingzi Township Party Committee. If he does not obey the leadership of the Caolingzi Township Party Committee, then his principal position may be unsustainable, and it is even possible that the County Education Bureau will remove him from office. Therefore, Ye Pingyu is now a township leader and has some influence on him.

  Some cadres who were not very close to Ye Pingyu in the past, or did not think highly of him, were also deeply moved and had a lot to say. If they had known beforehand that Ye Pingyu would have such a day today, they would not have treated him as before, but would have been very concerned about him and taken good care of him, so now they can get along well with each other.

  Interpersonal relationships cannot be maintained overnight, and now it's useless to say anything. Everyone has already experienced the various faces of Ye Pingyu, no matter how they change their attitude, they can only pretend to respond, and will not treat them as people who can truly get close to themselves. Therefore, learning to be a good person is very important, otherwise there will never be an opportunity to succeed.

  On the rostrum, Xie Liangshan made some remarks after announcing the county party committee's decision, emphasizing the great significance of this personnel adjustment, and calling on everyone to unite as one, work diligently in all aspects, live up to the expectations of the county party committee and the people, fulfill their own responsibilities, and promote the development of various economic and social undertakings throughout the county.

  Xie Liangshan finished speaking, and Cao Dafu also spoke a few words. He is now flushed with excitement, having finally become the Party Secretary of the township. He naturally wanted to express his attitude, supporting the county committee's decision, and making a solemn vow to do a good job in all aspects of the township's work, fulfilling his responsibilities as the first-in-command of the party committee. He demanded that all cadres in the township unite closely around the Grass Ridge Township Party Committee, following the spirit of the county committee's instructions, and doing a good job in all areas of work.

  When saying this, Cao Dafu occasionally glanced at Zhao Yuangong sitting next to Xie Liangshan. Zhao Yuangong had a calm face. He was naturally very happy to become the village head, but this village head must be inferior to the village party committee secretary. Moreover, his relationship with Cao Dafu was not harmonious, so he really didn't have much joy at this time. Maintaining a steady state of mind was the most important thing.

  It was impossible to discern any expression on Zhao Yuangong's face, and Cao Dafu made demands on the work of the township right there. Now that he has officially taken office, he needs to have his own governance program, and it is a good opportunity to explain it not only to the township cadres but also to the leaders of the county party committee organization department, killing two birds with one stone.