Chapter 76 Going to Party School for Study

  Ye Pingyu handed over and went to the county party committee school to report for study. Although he had handed over the affairs of the Party and Government Office to Chang Fang, most of the work was still done by Zhou Lei after he left. Cao Dafu trusted him, and although he had been in the Party and Government Office for a short time, he was now called Second Director.

  Ye Pingyu can't care about these things now, he can't change Cao Dafu's decision, so he simply doesn't bother with this matter. After arriving at the county seat, he came to the county party school to report.

  Bao Ge Lie was delighted to know that he had come to the county party school to study, so he personally went to greet him, chatted and laughed with him, and arranged for him to move into the dormitory of the county party school.

  "Ping Yu, this time we finally have the time to have a good chat. You've been studying for at least two weeks now!" Bao Ge Lie said excitedly to Ye Ping Yu.

  Ye Pingyu smiled and said: "Are you going to give us a lesson or something?"

  Ba Ge Lie laughed and said, "The unit arranged for me to teach two classes, which are just going through the motions. You know that's how it is with party school studies - it's all about coming here to learn and socialize. Isn't officialdom all about taking advantage of these learning opportunities to get to know each other, form classmate friendships, and expand one's own power?"

  Ye Pingyu laughed and said: "Old Bao, you really understand these things. You shouldn't be stuck in the party school, you should go to the county committee office or the county government office. If a county leader appreciates you, you'll make rapid progress!"

  Bao Ge let out a sigh and said: "I'd like to, but which county leader would come to the county party school for no reason to appreciate me? Dream on!"

  "Didn't the leaders of the party school appreciate you?" Ye Pingyu asked after some thought.

  As soon as Ye Pingyu said this, Bao Gelei immediately said: "You want them to appreciate me? Then wait and see, they themselves don't know how to make the county leaders appreciate them!"

  When Ye Pingyu heard Bao Gelei say this, he thought that the work of the county party school was just a leisurely job without any real power. Whoever had ambitions would not stay here, even the leaders of the party school did not want to stay here forever and wanted to go out, but that also required recognition from the county leaders.

  Ye Pingyu smiled and didn't say anything, anyway he couldn't help Bao Gelei for now, just wait for an opportunity.

  After reporting, Ye Pingyu first moved into the dormitory. More than an hour later, the Party School held a class opening ceremony, and Yang Long, director of the county party committee's organization department, attended the ceremony and gave a speech.

  This time's Qinggan class is just an ordinary class, most of the people who come to study are ordinary cadres, and there are only a few deputy department-level cadres like Ye Pingyu, so this class doesn't seem to be taken very seriously. If it were taken seriously, then Guo Minghai, the county party committee's deputy secretary in charge of political work, should have come to say a few words.

  The opening ceremony didn't have much significance, but the only thing he didn't expect was that he was temporarily pushed forward to give a speech as a representative of the students. Yang Long still remembered him and thought of him when he saw his name on the list of students. Although the party school had prepared for a student representative to speak, Yang Long denied him and decided at the last minute to let Ye Pingyu be the representative speaker instead.

  Without any prior preparation, Ye Pingyu originally wanted to decline, but the leader had already pointed him out. If he declined at that point, it would be too disrespectful to the leader. So, he had no choice but to force himself onto the stage and speak briefly for a couple of sentences. Although unprepared, as someone who often wrote scripts, he was familiar with some clichéd official phrases. As long as he racked his brain a bit, he could come up with something that sounded impressive.

  Some of the students didn't know Ye Pingyu, but after introduction, they realized that Ye Pingyu was that relatively famous cadre who was promoted soon after joining work. When Ye Pingyu went on stage, it caused a small commotion.

  Looking at the dark crowd below, Ye Pingyu's heart still had a little tension. After all, it was his first time speaking in front of so many people, and facing county leaders and cadres from all over the county. It would be impossible not to feel nervous. So after getting on stage, he took a deep breath, calmed down, and began to speak.

  The general idea is to talk about the mood of participating in this young cadre class, express one's learning attitude, and highlight the important role of this young cadre class in improving personal abilities. Finally, on behalf of all students, express gratitude to the county committee for organizing this young cadre class, and mention Yang Long's care and concern, who personally came here to teach the first lesson to the students.

  After the speech, applause broke out, and Yang Long, sitting on the rostrum, was also very satisfied. Ye Pingyu, although young, spoke in a logical and well-organized manner, far better than most cadres. If the county party committee's organization department further cultivates him, he should be a promising talent.

  After the opening ceremony, Yang Long specially called him to an office in the party school and asked with a smile after sitting down: "Xiao Ye, why did your hometown send you here for studies?"

  This time's Qinggan class isn't that important, most other towns just sent ordinary cadres, but Caolingzi Township actually sent Ye Pingyu, so Yang Long asked about it.

  Ye Pingyu spoke out about his own initiative to sign up for the study, saying he wanted to strengthen his learning and improve his personal quality. Hearing that he had this attitude, Yang Long was even more satisfied. It's rare to have such a studious cadre, worthy of praise.

  After talking with him for a while, Yang Long finally left the county party school. The principal of the county party school saw that Yang Long was particularly caring towards Ye Pingyu, and he didn't dare to underestimate Ye Pingyu anymore. After Yang Long left, he also smiled and welcomed Ye Pingyu, patted his shoulder, and his expression was very kind.

  He saw him being very familiar with himself, Ye Pingyu thought why not take this opportunity to introduce Bao Gelei to him? However, as soon as he had this idea, he was vetoed by himself. The reason for his familiarity was because of Yang Long's sake, and the other party was just being polite. If he really went to introduce Bao Gelei, that would be childish.

  After a day of classes, in the evening, although the party school had prepared meals, many cadres ran outside to eat. Some cadres who participated in the study thought about getting to know Ye Pingyu and came over to invite him to go out for dinner.

  But Ye Pingyu had just returned to the dormitory after finishing class, and Xiao Jianzhong came over to find him. He didn't have time for a while, and he didn't want to go out to eat either. The food arranged by the Party School was not bad, why bother going out to eat?

  So he didn't go, and the students in the same dormitory also left. Only Xiao Jianzhong and him were left. After Xiao Jianzhong arrived, he first congratulated him on coming to the county party school to study. Ye Pingyu couldn't help but smile and said, "What's there to congratulate? It's just coming to learn."

  Xiao Jianzhong was just making conversation, but after saying that, his face suddenly turned gloomy. Ye Pingyu felt strange and couldn't help asking him: "Jianzhong, you don't look well, are you sick?"

  Xiao Jianzhong looked at him and sighed: "Ping Yu, I'm now left with nothing!"

  "What's going on?" Ye Pingyu asked immediately.

  Xiao Jianzhong smiled wryly and asked: "What's the situation with Chang Fang now?"

  When he asked this question, Ye Pingyu said: "She is now more emotionally stable, you don't have to worry about her anymore. What's going on with you and Zhao Bingxue? Are you getting married soon?"

  "What's the point of getting married! I'm worried about this now!" Xiao Jianzhong's voice was trembling with sobs.

  Ye Pingyu immediately asked anxiously: "What's going on? Didn't you guys already settle it?"

  Xiao Jianzhong looked at him and said: "It turned out that it was settled, and the wedding date was also set. However, last time Chang Fang ran to the county committee office to make a scene, and my reputation was instantly ruined. It's not a big deal if my reputation is ruined, as long as Zhao Bingxue doesn't mind. But Zhao Bingxue knew that I still had relationships with other women, and she immediately gave me a cold shoulder, refusing to even talk to me. I tried to explain to her nicely, saying that there was no relationship between Chang Fang and me, just an old friend from the past, maybe she misunderstood me, so she came to the county committee office to find me, telling her not to mind it. But she didn't believe me at all, and even went home to tell her parents about it, making a big deal out of it. I went to explain to her mother, but her mother was cold as ice, I don't know what she meant, it made me feel annoyed for a while, and I had no mood at all!"

  I finally understand why Xiao Jianzhong's face is so gloomy, it turns out to be this matter. However, this can't be blamed on others, if anyone is to blame, it's himself. He actually thought he could have his cake and eat it too, and one of the boats was even the director's daughter, isn't this just asking for trouble?

  "After a moment of thought, Ye Pingyu asked: 'How is it now? Have her family forgiven you?'"

  Xiao Jianzhong sighed and said: "What forgiveness? In the end, it was still her father who made the final decision, and that's it!"

  "Disbanded?" Ye Pingyu exclaimed in surprise: "Because of Chang Fang's matter, you've disbanded? Doesn't that mean the efforts you put in were all for nothing?"

  Xiao Jianzhong thought Ye Pingyu understood him, so he said: "It's not how it is, I've spent a lot of effort on Zhao Bingxue, otherwise do you think I could have conquered her heart? She's a famous police flower, and she's very cold and proud, if I didn't spend some effort, there would be no chance at all. Now, everything is ruined all at once, don't you say I'm unlucky?"

  "Good riddance!" Ye Pingyu blurted out, and Xiao Jianzhong was taken aback. He immediately explained: "What I mean is that the old doesn't go away, and the new doesn't come. I've long seen that you can't serve her well. Rather than suffering in the future, it's better to part ways amicably now. Although she looks pretty good and is the director's daughter, this marriage isn't about external things. The key is whether you two can walk together. If you attach too much importance to those external things, sometimes you'll have to sell your soul!"

  After hearing Ye Pingyu's words, Xiao Jianzhong widened his eyes for a moment, looked at Ye Pingyu, and said after a long time: "Pingyu, listening to you is like you're a married person, did I do something wrong?"

  Ye Pingyu also looked at him and said, "I don't know if it's wrong or not, but I think people should follow their own heart. Never intentionally pursue something that isn't yours, forcing it will only make it unattainable!"