Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 375 Song Yawen and Song Yating are here

Yuan Jin continued, "The honey trap can't really be used in public. We're not going to oust Wu Zhiyuan. Because even if we replace him with Wu Zhiyuan, we still have Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Zhiyuan."

Our goal is to make Wu Zhiyuan understand that if he doesn't follow the rules, he won't be able to get anywhere in Qingyan.

We must try our best to bring Wu Zhiyuan in, help him adapt to the environment of Qingyan, and make him one of our own.

If you can't bring him in, then find a way to trap him, so that he can't use his strength or realize his ambitions.

Once he becomes disheartened, or his superiors lose patience with him, whether he stays or leaves will no longer be up to him.

Liao Chenggong nodded repeatedly: "Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Secretary Yuan, you are strategizing and winning from afar!"

With you at the helm, Wu Zhiyuan, this dragon crossing the river, will eventually have to coil up!

Yuan Jin waved his hand: "Whether they are outsiders or local bullies, in the end, they are all in this small territory of Qingyan."

Wu Zhiyuan is young and energetic, which is his advantage, but also his disadvantage.

Young people are easily impatient, and their drive can easily offend others.

Remember, what we need to do is not confront him head-on.

A head-on confrontation would result in mutual destruction and would benefit no one.

What we need to do is gradually make him understand that doing things in Qingyan requires following Qingyan's rules.

After dinner, Yuan Jin had a private one-on-one talk with Liao Chenggong.

His biggest concern right now is not fighting with Wu Zhiyuan, but getting promoted to deputy director level.

"Old Liao, any news from Qin Jihao lately?"

"Secretary Yuan, the eight million has been given to Qin Jihao in full."

When I contacted him last time, he said it was in operation.

Yuan Jin frowned: "Could Qin Jihao be a fraud?"

Liao Chenggong answered decisively: "Impossible. It takes time to operate. Qin Jihao made that very clear last time."

There are countless examples of his successful operations. He established himself in Jiangzhou based on credibility, not deception.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken out eight million.

Okay, I'll call Qin Jihao now and ask how things are going.

Yuan Jin nodded.

Liao Chenggong dialed Qin Jihao's number: "Mr. Qin, is this a convenient time to talk?"

"convenient."

On the other end of the phone, a woman's soft moans could be heard.

Qin Jihao was probably indulging in pleasure.

"Mr. Qin, what's the current status of the promotion of Yuan Jin, the Party Secretary of Qingyan County?"

"Mr. Liao, we've encountered a bit of trouble, and it might be delayed for a while. Are you aware of the annexation of Longcheng?"

"The merger of Longcheng has been rumored for years, is it really true?"

Liao Chenggong was deliberately trying to get information out of them.

Although there has been no official announcement, the merger of Longcheng is a done deal.

"It's true. Personnel freeze will be implemented next week. It's tentatively set, and the official announcement will be made on the 4th of next month."

"Mr. Qin, will Secretary Yuan's promotion have to wait until the merger is over?"

"Yes, Mr. Liao, don't worry. If it weren't for Yuan Jin's personal reasons that caused the promotion to fail, the eight million would be refunded to you in full."

"Mr. Qin, I'm relieved to hear that. How long will the personnel freeze last?"

"It's hard to say, it depends on the arrangements from above. The merger is a big deal, involving the relocation of so many cadres in Longcheng. The personnel freeze period could be as short as one or two months, or as long as half a year."

However, I remember Yuan Jin's situation, and I will prioritize her once the personnel freeze is lifted.

As you know, things are tense right now, so we have to be more cautious and put in more effort than before.

But since I've agreed to do it, I'll definitely get it done. Tell Yuan Jin to rest assured and wait patiently.

"Okay, okay, thank you Mr. Qin. Please go ahead with your work and I won't bother you any longer."

The phone was on speakerphone, and Yuan Jin heard everything Qin Jihao said clearly.

"Secretary Yuan, Qin Jihao said that once the personnel freeze is lifted, your matter will be prioritized. It just means waiting a few more months."

"Old Liao, plans can't keep up with changes. Things in officialdom can change in an instant, especially with the backdrop of Longcheng's relocation and merger."

Now it's Longcheng City. Once Longcheng is merged, Qingyan will be transferred to Jiangzhou, and the leadership of the Jiangzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government will also be adjusted.

Qin Jihao spoke lightly, but things can change in the long run.

Opportunities in officialdom are fleeting; sometimes, once missed, they are missed forever.

"Secretary Yuan, don't be too anxious. The personnel freeze is an unavoidable force majeure event, and there's no way to rush it."

Since Qin Jihao has accepted the money and given a clear answer, please wait patiently.

These days, what can't be done with money? It's just a matter of time.

Liao Chenggong leaned closer to Yuan Jin and whispered, "Besides, look at you now, you're the county party secretary, aren't you just as comfortable as a local tyrant in this small corner of Qingyan?"

Eat well, drink well, enjoy life to the fullest—don't miss out on anything. Life is short, so seize the day!

Look, this time at the resort, I specially arranged for a young girl, so tender and fresh-faced, only eighteen years old, just started art school, her figure and appearance are absolutely stunning.

She studied dance, so she's very flexible, you know what I mean.

"Drink today, for tomorrow we may die; who cares about tomorrow's rights and wrongs?"

Yuan Jin murmured, "Yes, let's live for today. Let her come over, I need to relax."

……

Qingyan County has received a notice to freeze all personnel matters.

The notification was made by phone; the city directly informed Yuan Jin without any written communication, and confidentiality was required.

Because the merger of Longcheng has not yet been officially announced.

Before the official announcement, much of the work was done quietly to avoid causing social upheaval.

Before the personnel freeze order was issued, Qingyan County held a meeting of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee to complete the most important procedures for personnel appointments and removals discussed in the five-person group meeting.

Wu Zhiyuan's residence.

Jiang Xiaohua came again that evening.

This time, she didn't come alone; she brought Liao Shanshan with her.

Liao Shanshan has a great figure, with a curvy figure. A woman around thirty years old is at the age where she has shed her immaturity and exudes a mature charm.

She has delicate features, wears light makeup, and smiles with dimples.

Wearing light blue skinny jeans, which perfectly accentuated her leg and hip curves.

To be honest, this kind of woman is very attractive to men.

"County Chief Wu, this is Liao Shanshan, the deputy manager of Qingyan Hotel. Qingyan Hotel is a subordinate unit of our County Government Affairs Administration Bureau."

According to the latest division of labor in our center, Qingyan Hotel will be responsible for the logistical support of the exchange cadres.

From now on, Shanshan will be in charge of your logistical support.

If you encounter any problems in your life, you can either contact me or go directly to Shanshan.

"I came tonight so that Shanshan and you can get to know each other, which will make it easier to keep in touch in the future."

Liao Shanshan said softly, "Hello, County Chief Wu, I am Liao Shanshan. If you need anything in your life, such as food, laundry, cleaning, transportation, or anything else, please feel free to contact me. This is my business card."

She handed over a simply designed business card with both hands.

Liao Shanshan's hands were very white, with long nails painted with peach-pink nail polish.

Wu Zhiyuan knew something about Liao Shanshan's background.

Lu Xinghua had told him that Liao Shanshan was a socialite personally trained by Jiang Xiaohua, a key figure in the Jin Xing case, and supposedly had an ambiguous relationship with Yuan Jin.

The reason they're pushing her out now is obvious to anyone with a brain.

On the surface, however, he remained polite, accepting the business card and nodding respectfully: "Manager Liao, thank you for your hard work. We don't need anything for the time being."

"It's not hard work; serving our leaders is our duty and an honor."

Liao Shanshan's smile was just right, neither lacking in enthusiasm nor overly obsequious.

Liao Shanshan said softly, "County Chief Wu, I heard that you usually work very late and sometimes don't even have time to eat. This is not good for your health."

How about I bring you some late-night snacks every day from now on?

Alarm bells rang in Wu Zhiyuan's mind.

Delivering late-night snacks? Coming here every day? This isn't logistical support, it's clearly creating opportunities.

He smiled faintly: "Manager Liao, you're too kind. I usually eat at the government canteen in the evenings. I do sometimes stay up late, but I don't eat late-night snacks because I'm afraid of gaining weight."

Liao Shanshan covered her mouth and chuckled, "County Chief Wu, you have such a great figure, how could you gain weight? You're too modest."

Wu Zhiyuan didn't reply, but just smiled politely.

Jiang Xiaohua smiled and said, "County Chief Wu, Shanshan is meticulous and thoughtful in her work."

She has worked at the hotel for over ten years, rising from a waitress to assistant manager, and is very experienced.

If you need anything in the future, just let her know; don't hesitate to ask.

Wu Zhiyuan nodded: "Director Jiang, thank you for your trouble. Everything is fine on my end, and I don't need anything for the time being. If there is anything, I will definitely trouble Manager Liao."

Liao Shanshan took out her phone and tentatively said, "County Chief Wu, would it be convenient to add each other as friends? It would be easier to communicate in the future if anything comes up."

Wu Zhiyuan was stunned for a few seconds.

Adding friends is considered normal interpersonal interaction nowadays.

If they refused, people would perceive them as putting on airs or abusing their power, so they agreed.

Liao Shanshan felt flattered: "Thank you, County Chief Wu. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to message me anytime. I'm available 24/7."

Being available 24/7, anytime you need—that sounds incredibly appealing.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Liao Shanshan, Jiang Xiaohua got up to take his leave.

Wu Zhiyuan sneered inwardly. It seemed they were playing the long game, trying to catch him, this big fish.

……

The Song sisters, Ya-Wen and Y-Ting, have come to China.

The last time Wu Zhiyuan met them was in Australia, near Hu Ruoxi's vineyard.

This time, they came to China at the invitation of Wu Zhiyuan.

Song Ya-wen is the president of the Song Group.

After taking over as president, Song Yawen adjusted the group's development direction.

Previously, the Song Group engaged in both legal business and gray areas, such as casinos, nightclubs, and guns. Now, it focuses on international trade and logistics.

Wu Zhiyuan personally drove to Jiangzhou Airport to pick up the two sisters.

The two sisters came out pulling their suitcases.

Wu Zhiyuan waved to them.

Song Ya-wen stood tall and straight, wearing a light gray cashmere long coat over a matching high-necked cashmere sweater.

She styled her long hair into a simple bun, adorned with two small pearls on her earlobes, and her makeup was exquisite and understated.

Compared to her sister's mature elegance, Song Yating's outfit exudes more youthful energy.

She had long, flowing hair, wore a white down jacket, a light pink cashmere scarf around her neck, and a creamy white woolen hat with a fluffy little pom-pom on top that swayed gently with her movements.

The two sisters are both very beautiful. Although they come from a foreign country, they are descendants of the Chinese people and have the same skin color and appearance as the Chinese.