fictionpage Chapter 20 Do you want to improve?
Chapter 20 Do you want to improve?
Wang Guozheng looked up at Xiao Dan and nodded slightly in response.
Xiao Dan nudged Dawei with her elbow, signaling him to call for help.
David glanced at the people around the tea table.
Among the three people sitting in front of the kingdom, one of them was actually a big shot from Guangdong Province.
Xu Aiguo, Minister of the Organization Department of Guangdong Province!
Dawei became even more nervous, his mouth trembled, and he immediately forgot what Xiaodan had said last night.
"Hello, Commander."
Wang Guozheng frowned slightly, neither nodding nor even glancing at Dawei.
Xu Aiguo slowly stood up, his face very serious: "Sir, then we'll head back now."
"Okay, Xiao He, see Minister Xu and the others off."
The man in the white shirt behind the door stretched out his arms, leading Xu Aiguo and the others out.
Just as he was about to step out of the living room, Xu Aiguo stopped and turned to give Chen Dawei a meaningful look.
Wang Guozheng stood up from the tea table, his voice low but clear.
"Let's talk in the study."
After saying that, he walked off into the corridor on his own.
Xiao Dan patted Dawei on the shoulder, glared at him, and then tugged at his sleeve, signaling him to follow.
Dawei followed behind his "mother" Wang Xiaodan like a child who had done something wrong.
The corridor wasn't very long, only about thirty or forty meters, but Dawei felt it was longer than the Great Wall at Badaling.
After passing through the corridor, they arrived at a wooden door, and Wang Guozheng pushed it open and went inside.
Xiao Dan and Dawei followed them in, and Xiao Dan gestured for Dawei to close the door.
After David closed the door, he looked around and found that the study was even larger than the living room. All four walls were lined with wooden bookshelves, which were filled with books.
Wang Guozheng sat at a wooden table, his hands resting on the table, his face exuding an even more imposing aura.
"I don't have anything to give you."
This book, "The Art of Enduring," was a gift from my grandfather.
I'm giving this to you now. Take it back and study it carefully.
Wang Guozheng pointed to the books on the table.
David straightened up and nodded, saying, "Yes."
Xiao Dan sat next to Wang Guozheng. Seeing Dawei's nervous look, she shook her head speechlessly, but still spoke up for Dawei.
"Brother, Dawei has never met a high-ranking leader before, so he's a little nervous."
He is actually a very talkative person.
He's quite humorous; you'll understand once you get to know him a few more times.
Since the girl had spoken, Wang Guozheng was bound to give Xiao Dan face. His tone softened almost imperceptibly, and the sternness and coldness on his face lessened. He also withdrew the hand he had been supporting.
Wang Guozheng stared at Chen Dawei, who was standing in the center of the study, for several seconds. He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he saw a reflection of himself when he first embarked on his official career.
"There were many people outside just now, and you called me 'Commander,' I don't blame you."
There are no outsiders in this house now.
"Tell me, what should you call me?"
Dawei looked up at Wang Guozheng, but when he met the other man's sharp gaze, he immediately looked away. Then Dawei looked at Wang Xiaodan.
Xiao Dan pursed her lips and gave Dawei a meaningful look, signaling him to hurry up and respond.
In an instant, many things flashed through David's mind.
Qiao Yong was wrongly accused and ended up drowning; Qiao Yong's daughter was framed and had her ribs broken; a dead chicken was thrown at the door of County Chief Qiao's wife's house; County Chief Qiao's mother was bumped into in a supermarket and was framed; Lin Lao Er's father was hospitalized with lung disease due to pollution from the Wansheng factory; Xie Liting resolutely divorced him; and his brother-in-law owed him money and refused to pay...
One case after another.
It is still vivid in my mind.
This is his only chance; if he doesn't seize it, he may never be able to turn his life around.
The distant mountain county, shrouded in thick black fog, has no idea when it will see the light of day again.
David took two steps toward the table, bent down, supported himself with his left hand on the ground, and slowly lowered his left knee.
Wang Guozheng raised an eyebrow, and his narrowed eyes widened instantly.
Xiao Dan bit her lower lip, looking at Dawei with a mixture of heartache and helplessness.
Chen Dawei pressed his left knee to the ground, then his right knee followed. He raised his head, straightened his back, and his voice suddenly became firm.
"Godfather!"
The voice was loud and echoed throughout the room.
Dawei spread his arms, placed both arms on the ground, and made a serious and solid kowtow.
"Godfather".
Wang Guozheng was visibly moved. He quickly got up from his seat and helped Dawei up.
"Well, from the old man's perspective, it's only right that you call me that. Sit down and let's talk." Wang Guozheng's tone immediately softened.
Actually, he didn't necessarily have to shout it that way from David.
We just need Dawei to give us his opinion.
If we lift Dawei up too easily, he won't cherish it.
This also shows just how determined Chen Dawei is to improve.
If you lack the resolve, you won't be able to hold your position even if you're elevated to a high position.
Old Wang left a will instructing Wang Guozheng to take care of Chen Dawei.
Actually, no matter how Dawei performs tonight, Wang Guozheng will take care of him. The meeting with Xu Aiguo from Guangdong Province just now was to pave the way for this.
However, there are different levels of care.
Dawei's performance determined Wang Guozheng's attitude towards him.
If he performed well, Wang Guozheng would praise Dawei highly.
If he doesn't perform well, it's just a one-time deal. Dawei might get a promotion, but he won't be given a more important role.
Clearly, Wang Guozheng was satisfied with Dawei's performance.
Seeing Dawei sit down in front of the kingdom, Wang Xiaodan breathed a sigh of relief: "You two chat, I'll ask Auntie to prepare dinner."
Xiao Dan made an excuse and left.
Inside the house, only Dawei and Wang Guozheng remained.
Wang Guozheng pushed the "Ting Jing" in front of Dawei and told him to keep it safe.
"The old man briefly told me about the situation in Yuanshan County. I heard you were demoted?"
"I guess so. I was originally the director of the county government office, but I was seconded to the old cadres bureau. It's not good to demote me openly. This is a way of harassing people at the grassroots level. I guess they'll transfer my personnel file to the old cadres bureau in a while. I can't go back to the county government office."
"Tell me about the situation there, tell me everything."
David didn't dare to hide anything and told him everything he knew.
When faced with something excessive, Dawei would speak with righteous indignation, while Wang Guozheng would remain calm and composed.
In his position, he had seen everything. Many things seemed excessive to Dawei, but to Wang Guozheng, they were quite childish.
People at different levels see different things.
"You graduated with a master's degree from CUHK?"
"right."
Do you want to improve?
"Of course I want to," David said without hesitation, his tone sincere. "Godfather, please help me."
"it is good."
Dawei's heart skipped a beat; the other party's position meant their word was absolute.
"Thank you, Godfather!"
Wang Guozheng slightly raised his hand on the table: "No need to thank me, this is the good fortune you deserve."
There's no need for you to rush back.
Tomorrow, I will arrange for someone to come to your home to treat your health.
Get your health in order first.
These white hairs are unsightly.
If you want to rise to a position, you must do so in a dignified and respectable manner.
After that, you can go back to Guangdong Province.
Don't go straight back to Yuanshan County. Go to the provincial capital first and find Xu Aiguo, the man you just met.
I'll talk to him first. You can just go to Guangzhou and find Xu Aiguo. He'll handle the rest.
Dawei was thrilled. It turned out that Xu Aiguo's appearance earlier was his godfather paving the way for him.
"Okay, got it. Is there anything else Godfather wants to tell me or give me instructions?"
Wang Guozheng picked up a cigarette, gave one to Dawei, and then took one out and put it in his own mouth.
This time, Dawei understood and immediately got up to light a fire for him.
Wang Guozheng took a puff of his cigarette and slowly said, "Yes."