Chapter 2394 - 2394

Although he'd had a bit to drink, Wu Ming was still clear-headed, and highly so.

Even though this place was a township with no political future, the operational logic and basic order of officialdom still existed within it.

At least, someone like Wu Ming, who is still young, can't be the Deputy Director of the Party and Government Office forever, right?

What if one day the mayor he serves becomes the secretary, wouldn't he then become the Director of the Party and Government Office? And then, he could become a Deputy Mayor, get a Deputy Department Level position, and move around nearby townships. If he manages to become mayor or the Chairman of the Town Congress by retirement, that's a regular department retirement position, enough to be satisfied!

He took Liu Zhizhong for a trip first to the mayor's office at the township committee building.

This township courtyard was relatively old, but it still had three buildings in the shape of a product symbol. There were no elevators, and the highest was only five stories. Anyway, various organizations worked here, and it was more than adequate.

Even the large cafeteria was on the first floor on the right hand side after entering, it was quite spacious.

However, as Liu Zhizhong walked, he glanced at the crowded parking lot in the courtyard and couldn't help but say, "Our place, the vehicle management is quite chaotic, huh?"

Wu Ming could completely sense that this new mayor had quite a high tolerance; he spoke without any slurring at all at this point.

Chewing the gum Liu Zhizhong gave him, he laughed and nodded, "Yes, it's a bit messy, the courtyard's a bit small. Plus, Linxi's market days attract lots of market goers, allowing parking in the courtyard is a measure, after all! After today, tomorrow will be much better."

Liu Zhizhong nodded, looked around, and said, "Hmm, our office space is also quite narrow, it needs to expand a bit! Haha..."

Wu Ming was taken aback, shook his head with a bitter smile, and said, "Forget it, Mayor Liu. Our office courtyard has been here for over forty years, it's not fixable. In the past ten years, every secretary and mayor after taking office filed reports to the district to propose expansion and renovation, and the district never approved."

Liu Zhizhong nodded and said, "Hmm, it seems they think our Linxi has no development and contributes little to the district's economy, just consumes financial resources without results, so the district abandoned it, right?"

"Hmm, those are generally the considerations, haha..." Wu Ming shook his head with a helpless smile.

"Then shall we develop Linxi first, and then see?"

"Uh..."

Wu Ming was stunned, standing dumbly at the door of Liu Zhizhong's mayor's office, staring blankly at him.

"No way... Mayor Liu, are you really planning to make a career in Linxi?"

To be honest, Wu Ming was a bit skeptical.

"What else? At the welcoming gathering and the whole-town cadre meeting, I admitted I was going to be a fool; I can't just turn around and renege, can I?"

Wu Ming sighed with a bitter smile, shaking his head, "Mayor Liu, even if you reneged, no one could say anything, right? Linxi's situation is obvious to all. New officials always say pretty things when they take office! As for whether the words count, everyone understands! Honestly, for someone with your family background, life will be fine either way, right? Whether you hold office or not, you're living comfortably, so why wade into the muddy waters of Linxi?"

Liu Zhizhong shook his head and said, "Director Wu, each person has their own aspirations. Linxi isn't a bad place; it's a good place. As long as we work hard and diligently, we can achieve results. Everything depends on seriousness!"

Wu Ming shook his head, still unable to comprehend, yet he admired him, "Mayor Liu's decision is resolute, I don't quite understand, but I'll definitely follow you – that's my duty. If the town requires my service, just say the word. I can describe the entire situation here with my eyes closed."

Liu Zhizhong laughed heartily and walked into his office. Of course, it was Wu Ming who opened the door and handed him the key.

Seeing his own office, Liu Zhizhong found it was very clean despite the old facilities, and everything was prepared; though it didn't have the small luxuries of economically better-off towns.

Even the office phone and computer were somewhat aged. Oh well...

Forget it, I'll make do!

At this time, Wu Ming brought out a disposable paper cup, saying he'd make some sobering tea for Liu Zhizhong.

Liu Zhizhong suggested making two cups so they could sit and chat leisurely.

Wu Ming was certainly delighted, boiling water and making tea, all in one go.

Then, he sat down, smoking with Liu Zhizhong, and they started talking.

Regarding the whole Linxi Town, Wu Ming was practically an all-knowing entity, aware of everything. Whatever Liu Zhizhong asked, he could answer and assured it was the truth.

Having such an assistant was indeed a luck for Liu Zhizhong. In the township level, such a Deputy Director of the Party and Government Office was indeed like the chief secretary for a mayor like Liu Zhizhong.

As they talked, gradually, Wu Ming understood that Liu Zhizhong was really different from those demoted, time-passing officials. He genuinely wanted to accomplish great things!

From Liu Zhizhong's strategies and plans, Wu Ming truly saw something, one might say he saw his hope, haha...

So now, how could he not wholeheartedly follow Mayor Liu?

To say this Wu Ming, he was a bit unlucky.

How to put it?

Back then, he was part of the civil service entrance exam crowd for three years after graduating from college. The last time, he did pass, and his grades were quite good.

However, his family had no money or connections, so he was assigned to a remote township like Linxi to work.

He's been at it for six years now, still stuck at a stock-level position. At least he became the Deputy Director of the Party and Government Office and joined the Party.

He's 32 years old this year and still doesn't have a wife, not even a girlfriend.

In such a place, while he has a civil service position, average folks look down upon that, and those who are interested wouldn't appear in these places.

Even getting the deputy director's position cost him – he sent money to the secretary who retired two years ago, spending 80,000 yuan of his own savings!

Anyway, at the township level, personnel changes still follow all the unwritten rules.

Now, meeting a leader like Liu Zhizhong, Wu Ming felt like spring was near.

As they talked, it got to dusk, and the whole town outside had quieted considerably.

Most of the cars in the courtyard downstairs were gone.

Civilians and township staff vehicles all drove home one after another.

It was then Wu Ming remembered to show Liu Zhizhong his dormitory.

Because here, dormitories were on the fifth floor of the building where Liu Zhizhong's office was located, the highest floor, all laid out in two-bedroom, one living room arrangements.

Wu Ming's dormitory was on the fourth floor.

Taking Liu Zhizhong to see his dorm, Liu Zhizhong was quite satisfied. Though old, it was clean, had good views, and was relatively quiet...