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Chapter 24: Serving as a tour guide for the boss's beautiful wife and daughter
So, after Song Leyi's heartfelt self-criticism, Xu Youwei's tone softened, carrying the concern of a leader for a subordinate: "Comrade Leyi, I know about your situation."
Work is important, but health is the foundation of everything; you must understand this principle.
Since you're sick, focus on treatment, get plenty of rest, and don't put too much pressure on yourself.
Song Leyi on the other end of the phone finally breathed a sigh of relief; this move was the right one!
With her political acumen, being a nurse is a waste of her talents.
He feigned gratitude: "Thank you for your understanding, Secretary Xu! Thank you so much! I feel even more guilty!"
Once my fever subsides, I will immediately return to my post and handle the follow-up work properly to make amends!
Xu Youwei's tone became serious: "Comrade Leyi, this incident has had a very bad impact, and the problems raised by the masses are also very prominent."
The municipal party committee's attitude is clear: the matter must be thoroughly investigated to give the people a fair explanation.
As the Party Secretary of Longdong District, you have a responsibility to safeguard this area. Once you recover, you must personally take charge of this work.
Song Leyi quickly replied, "Please rest assured, Secretary Xu! I will definitely understand your instructions thoroughly. As soon as my health improves slightly, I will immediately return to work, resolutely implement the municipal party committee's decision, and thoroughly investigate and resolve the issue!"
"Okay, that's settled then. You can focus on getting better." Xu Youwei hung up the phone.
Xu Youwei leaned back in his chair and said meaningfully, "Zhiyuan, you heard it all, didn't you? Song Leyi's illness just happened at the right time."
Wu Zhiyuan carefully chose his words: "From what I understand, Secretary Song has rather unique work habits."
Unless there are important meetings or research trips to higher authorities, he rarely appears in his office in the morning and usually doesn't arrive at the district committee until after 10 a.m.
He was rarely in the office in the afternoons; his main time for reviewing documents and holding meetings was after 10 p.m.
Xu Youwei was taken aback: "Where is Song Leyi going this afternoon?"
Wu Zhiyuan cautiously replied, "I heard he played cards and drank tea with the boss this afternoon. Secretary Xu, I only heard this from someone else, so it may not be accurate."
Xu Youwei nodded: "Go on."
Wu Zhiyuan cautiously added: "Many cadres below have privately complained about this work-rest schedule, feeling that they can't find the secretary to report on their work during the day, and are often suddenly summoned to meetings at night, which makes them physically and mentally exhausted."
Of course, this could simply be Secretary Song's unique work style; perhaps he feels he's more efficient at night.
He added a final sentence to make it sound less like he was tattling.
Xu Youwei sneered, "A unique work style? Holding meetings and reviewing documents after 10 PM? Does Song Leyi think the district committee office is his own private workshop? Or does he think the sun rises in the west in Longdong District?"
He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and strolled to the window: "During the day, he's rarely seen; in the afternoon, he's busy building relationships with the bosses; and at night, he's tormenting his subordinates to show his authority..."
Zhiyuan, do you think a leader who truly dedicates their mind to their work and the people would have such a unique work schedule?
That's a very strong statement.
Wu Zhiyuan didn't answer directly, but whispered, "Secretary Xu, there's a municipal party secretary in a famous scenic area who works this way, starting work at 10 pm every night. Local officials call him the 'Nightclub Secretary.' Nightclubs are always having meetings at night."
Wu Zhiyuan's words indirectly suggest that Song Leyi's illness was just an excuse.
Xu Youwei said in a serious tone: "When the superiors have a certain preference, the subordinates will follow suit to an extreme!"
The work style of a leading cadre often determines the political ecology of a region.
How will those below view Song Leyi's behavior? How will they emulate it?
The constant stream of petitions and prominent conflicts in Longdong District over the years seems to have a reason!
Zhiyuan, what else do you know about Song Leyi?
"Secretary Xu, Secretary Song is fifty-four years old. He was successful at a young age. He became a deputy director at the age of twenty-eight and was promoted to secretary of the municipal youth league committee at the age of thirty-three. However, he has been a director for more than twenty years and has been stuck in the same place. His career has been unsuccessful, which may have made him lose his fighting spirit."
This year, Secretary Song was reassigned as the Secretary of the Longdong District Committee. Prior to that, he served as the Secretary of the Haihe County Committee for seven years and the County Head for four years.
The biggest turning point in Zhang Wanlin's life was taking over the Longqiao Coal Mine in Haihe County.
Longqiao Coal Mine was originally a state-owned coal mine, but due to operational difficulties and insolvency, it eventually underwent restructuring and auction.
The assessment report shows that Longqiao Coal Mine is facing resource depletion, has outdated equipment, is heavily indebted, and has negative net assets.
Strangely, less than two years after Zhang Wanlin took over, the coal mine not only "came back to life," but also discovered new coal seams with considerable reserves, and all the equipment was upgraded.
For Zhang Wanlin, Longqiao Coal Mine was a cash cow, a money-printing machine, providing him with a continuous stream of cash flow, which enabled him to venture into industries such as real estate, cultural tourism, entertainment, and construction.
Xu Youwei paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Zhiyuan, enterprise reform is a product of specific historical conditions, involving too many aspects and with a complex background."
If we use today's policies, regulations, and regulatory standards to judge restructuring cases, there will be problems to varying degrees.
It is neither realistic nor entirely fair to now hold individuals responsible for their poor decision-making.
Xu Youwei then changed the subject: "But this absolutely does not mean that we can turn a blind eye to any illegal or disciplinary violations that may have existed at the time, especially criminal acts of embezzling state-owned assets by taking advantage of the restructuring."
Historical circumstances cannot be used as a "get-out-of-jail-free card" for personal favoritism, corruption, and extortion!
After a pause, Xu Youwei softened his tone and asked Wu Zhiyuan a personal question: "Zhiyuan, have you resolved your personal issues?"
Wu Zhiyuan answered truthfully: "I dated someone, but we broke up. Maybe it was because I was transferred from the Municipal Forestry Bureau to Qinglongshan Forest Farm around that time, and she couldn't see any hope."
Xu Youwei smiled slightly: "Next time, I'll have my wife help you arrange it."
Wu Zhiyuan was taken aback. Wasn't Liu Qingqing in Jiangzhou?
Xu Youwei seemed to see through Wu Zhiyuan's thoughts and said with a smile, "I come to work in Longcheng. If I go back to Jiangzhou on weekends, I will become a commuter cadre."
My wife is also considering working in Longcheng. If all goes well, she will be transferred there next month.
My daughter is also coming to school in Longcheng. This way, the whole family can be reunited in Longcheng.
Xu Youwei discussed these personal topics, further demonstrating that he already considered Wu Zhiyuan as "one of his own."
Wu Zhiyuan said gratefully, "Thank you for your concern, Secretary Xu! But how could I trouble you, my teacher's wife, with such a small personal matter?"
The most important thing right now is to do the work you assigned me well.
Wu Zhiyuan couldn't think of a suitable term for her, so he used the term "teacher's wife".
"Work and life are not contradictory." Xu Youwei waved his hand and said in a friendly tone, "Young people are at the time to build their careers, but settling down and starting a family can help you settle down and make your work easier."
My wife has a lively personality and knows many people, including outstanding girls from the cultural, educational, and healthcare systems.
Just think of it as making a new friend and expanding your social circle; don't feel pressured.
"Secretary Xu, you and your wife are so kind to me!"
I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations.
Personal matters will take their natural course. If the right person comes along, I will actively pursue them.
"That's right." Xu Youwei nodded in satisfaction. "Isn't the day after tomorrow the weekend? My wife and daughter said they want to visit the area around Longcheng. I'm not really suited to be in the public eye, so you could accompany them and be their tour guide. Is that alright?"
"Secretary Xu, don't worry! It's my honor. I will make sure to take good care of your wife and sister." Wu Zhiyuan agreed without hesitation.
Xu Youwei nodded in satisfaction and instructed, "Zhiyuan, I have only one request: this is a purely private family activity. Do not alert any departments, and do not reveal the true identities of my wife and daughter. All expenses will be borne by me personally."