Looking around, all I could see was the raging floodwaters. The towns and villages had completely disappeared without a trace. On the embankment, people were shouting hoarsely for their loved ones, and watching this, I felt a tightness in my chest...
The contents of the diary came to Cheng Jemin's mind, and his previously hesitant heart became resolute. He didn't want to be great, but he had to be a person with a conscience. Even though doing so might come at a great cost to himself, if it could prevent this unprecedented disaster, it would be worth it.
He couldn't take the diary out; no one would believe him, and some might even call him crazy.
Thinking about this, Cheng Jemin suddenly remembered a couplet: "Matters are made by people, do not say all is determined by fate; the environment is created by the mind, take a step back and it will naturally be wider." The horizontal inscription read: "Virtue is sacred through the ages." He hoped that when faced with issues concerning the lives of the people, he could prioritize the bigger picture.
"Director Feng, I almost forgot, Director Li asked you to add some content about flood control and river dredging here..." Cheng Jemin suddenly slapped his head, looking as if he had just woken up from a dream.
Feng Changhai did not doubt the content Cheng Jemin conveyed. After Cheng Jemin finished speaking, he carefully checked it again before feeling reassured.
"Jemin, don't worry about moving your office for now. I've already consulted with Director Li, and the new leader's office will be in a different place." Feng Changhai patted Cheng Jemin's shoulder and said with a smile.
Cheng Jemin understood Feng Changhai's intention; this was a gesture of goodwill. However, Cheng Jemin had already made up his mind on this matter. Since he was going to support agriculture, it would be better to give up the office to show a high-minded attitude rather than let it become a reason for others to criticize him.
"Thank you for your care, Director Feng," Cheng Jemin said with a smile, seeing that Feng Changhai was about to persuade him further. "If you treat me so well, others will gossip, and you won't be able to treat everyone fairly. I have to consider your feelings too."
Feng Changhai didn't expect Cheng Jemin to be so considerate and know when to advance or retreat. He thought to himself, no wonder the top leader would stand up for this guy; it seems this young man has some skills. His intention to befriend Cheng Jemin grew even stronger. After all, helping someone at a critical moment is the best way to build a strong emotional bond.
"Since you put it that way, I can't object. But I will definitely arrange a good position for you." Saying this, Feng Changhai handed Cheng Jemin a cigarette and said, "I have a classmate who works in the Organization Department's office. At the mobilization meeting for supporting agriculture, there will be a statement. I can try to get you this opportunity, how about that?"
Speaking at a mobilization meeting attended by the top leaders of the provincial party committee is undoubtedly a chance to showcase oneself. Such an opportunity is extremely rare.
Cheng Jemin quickly realized that if Feng Changhai could secure this opportunity for him, he could definitely use it to show the positive side of himself to the provincial party leaders and the officials from the city, county, and township levels who would be receiving them.
Having read the diary thoroughly, Cheng Jemin knew the importance of opportunities. Take Tang Zhengshan, for example; if not for the right opportunity, how could he have become Secretary Liu's secretary?
Moreover, even if the provincial leaders didn't remember him, having this statement would still make the city and county officials look at him more favorably. Being selected for this statement would be like showcasing his political background and influence to the city, county, and township levels, paving the way for future work. Don't underestimate me just because I'm a cadre supporting agriculture; my background is clear, and you should consider it carefully. From any perspective, this would be beneficial for future work.
Cheng Jemin immediately showed a grateful and sincere expression and said, "Director Feng, thank you very much!"
"You and I are brothers, what's there to thank?" As Feng Changhai spoke, he called out, "Xiao Huang, call Deputy Director Dong over."
Cheng Jemin almost burst out laughing at this comical title. In the official world, titles are always high, and even the head of a unit would call their deputy by their full title to show respect. How could Feng Changhai, who had been the office director for so many years, make such a low-level mistake? The only reasonable explanation was that he was doing it for Cheng Jemin to hear.
Dong Huacheng arrived quickly. In fact, since Cheng Jemin came to the office to find Feng Changhai, he had been waiting outside in a state of anxiety. Just now, he had gone to Director Zhao's office to report on a task, and Director Zhao's face had been terrifyingly grim.
At the time, Dong Huacheng thought he must have done something wrong, which made him particularly uneasy. After coming out and meeting Director Zhao's secretary, he learned that Lu Jinzhong was about to be transferred to the trade union to distribute apples.
Dong Huacheng knew very well why Lu Jinzhong was being transferred from a hot department to the trade union. The phrases "when the rabbit is dead, the dog is cooked" and "when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold" made him restless. Therefore, when he saw Cheng Jemin walk into the office, Dong Huacheng hurriedly smiled and tried to talk to him, but Cheng Jemin went straight into Feng Changhai's office without acknowledging him.
Afraid of missing another chance to talk to Cheng Jemin, he stayed outside, not moving an inch. Hearing Feng Changhai call him, he quickly walked over and greeted Cheng Jemin enthusiastically, "Director Cheng, you're here!"
"Director Dong, you are my superior. Calling me this way is really too much. Just call me Cheng Jemin!" Cheng Jemin's words were polite, and he even exaggerated a smile, but Dong Huacheng felt the smile was cold and lacked warmth, and it carried a sense of rejection.
If it weren't for the previous incident, Dong Huacheng wouldn't have paid attention to Cheng Jemin's reaction, but now he couldn't afford to ignore it.
Rubbing his hands, Dong Huacheng smiled awkwardly, "Oh, Director Cheng, we are close colleagues."
Close colleagues? Feng Changhai, sitting beside him, thought, "When Lu Jinzhong was bullying Cheng Jemin yesterday, you were jumping around happily. Now you're coming to lick his ass? Cheng Jemin's attitude towards you is well-deserved!"
Without giving Dong Huacheng time to explain, Feng Changhai directly instructed, "Xiao Cheng has already packed his things. Go buy a new set of office supplies. My younger brother is so noble, I can't just watch him leave and kick him while he's down."
Dong Huacheng's face turned red with embarrassment. He could clearly hear that Feng Changhai was indirectly criticizing him. However, he couldn't show his anger and could only say, "Director Feng, you're right. We can't let Director Cheng suffer. I... I'll go take care of it."
Cheng Jemin watched all this and said to Feng Changhai with a smile, "Having a good leader like Director Feng who cares for his subordinates is truly a blessing for everyone!"
After a few more words of small talk with Feng Changhai, Cheng Jemin left his office. Feng Changhai saw him to the door and waved goodbye. As for Dong Huacheng, who was scratching his head in frustration behind them, Cheng Jemin noticed but didn't pay attention.
Back in his office, Cheng Jemin's mind flashed back to the words he had said to Feng Changhai. For a moment, his heart beat faster, after all, that was a false imperial edict!
"Better to die with a high head than to live a thousand years in disgrace!" Thinking this, Cheng Jemin suppressed the matter deep in his heart.
Chen Bingnan had already been transferred, so Cheng Jemin had almost no work to do. Just before the end of the workday, Zheng Yuanhong gracefully entered Cheng Jemin's office.
Cheng Jemin's mind was full of thoughts of Gu Xixi, and he couldn't focus on anything else.
"Hey, what are you so engrossed in? Come on, admit it, do you have a girlfriend?" Zheng Yuanhong sat down opposite Cheng Jemin, her mature and alluring face carrying a teasing tone.
Cheng Jemin was thinking about something while leaning on the table. Seeing Zheng Yuanhong barge in, he felt a bit dry in his mouth and throat. Fortunately, he had good self-control, moved his eyes away, and said with a smile, "Sister Zheng, why are you here?"
"Missing you, is that okay?" Zheng Yuanhong noticed Cheng Jemin's slightly flustered look and was confident in her charm.
What a seductive woman. Cheng Jemin took a deep breath, trying to calm his rising desires, and joked, "They say beauty is a feast for the eyes. With you here, I save on my meal money."
"Hmph, you naughty boy!" Zheng Yuanhong pouted and pretended to hit him.
"Jemin, did you know? At today's meeting, Director Zhao personally proposed that Lu Jinzhong go to the trade union to distribute apples!" Zheng Yuanhong said with a hint of schadenfreude. "You should have seen Lu Jinzhong's reaction when he heard the news. He was truly in tears. Such a despicable person should know what it means to be cold and indifferent!"
Cheng Jemin was one of the first to know about this news. However, he didn't expect Lu Jinzhong's reaction to be so bad. He smiled lightly and said, "Sister Zheng, Lu going to distribute apples is actually a good match for his skills."
"A good match? Oh, you naughty boy, hehe!" As Zheng Yuanhong spoke, she lightly tapped Cheng Jemin's chest with her soft fists, and a unique fragrance from her body enveloped him.
Having experienced this before, Cheng Jemin remained calm this time. He looked at the gentle woman in front of him and changed the subject, "Sister Zheng, did Director Feng finish organizing the report I gave him this morning for Director Li?"
"Finished. He had Xiao Huang deliver it to the provincial party committee's office as soon as he started work this afternoon!" Zheng Yuanhong didn't think it was a big deal and said without hesitation. It had already been delivered to the provincial party committee's office! Cheng Jemin's heart involuntarily trembled.
PS: Quan Xiong is under threat. Brothers, keep up the support!