Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 846 - 802 Lu Yongs Thoughts

Chapter 846: Chapter 802: Lu Yong’s Thoughts

Chapter 846 -802: Lu Yong’s Thoughts

Lu Yong was also somewhat taken aback—what was Fang Yuan doing? The very first sentence of his inauguration speech seemed to be throwing cold water on everything, which wasn’t a good sign; it was like he was setting up obstacles for himself.

Of course, as a member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and head of the organization department, Lu Yong was an experienced and knowledgeable figure. Fang Yuan’s approach could be described within the system as striving to be distinctive, yet Lu Yong was quite aware that it was not easy to accomplish this successfully. Done well, it could earn rapturous applause. However, if it failed, it could negatively impact one’s subsequent career.

Without any change in expression, Lu Yong watched Fang Yuan, eager to see how he would manage to turn this situation around.

Looking at the leaders of Xingzhou City seated below the stage, unaffected by the surrounding scrutinizing gazes, Fang Yuan spoke with solemnity, “Why was I reluctant to come? In fact, the main reason is that all aspects of work in Xingzhou City have been outstanding.”

With that statement, Fang Yuan had aligned himself with the perspective of Xingzhou City, which suddenly won him the goodwill of everyone in Xingzhou.

This was also a grasp of psychology—everyone has a sense of identification with their hometown, alma mater, country, and so forth. As the old saying goes, ‘One of the greatest joys in life is to meet old friends in foreign lands.’ That’s why in the Ming dynasty and in ancient times, the concepts of hometown and friend factions existed.

“Xingzhou City, with its unique geographical location, rich natural resources, beautiful and fertile land, convenient transportation, and an abundance of talented individuals… In recent years, under the leadership of Comrades Li Yunhe and Hu Baoguang, the economic construction and development of Xingzhou City have repeatedly reached new heights. With the concerted efforts of leaders at all levels in the city, Xingzhou’s economy ranks among the top in the province. To be honest, I was apprehensive when I learned that I was being assigned to work in Xingzhou City. I worried that I might not perform well.”

“But still, I came here, grateful for the trust of the provincial Party committee and government, thankful for Minister Lu’s attention, thankful for the organization’s cultivation, placing me in such an important position. I believe that with the support of all the comrades present, working with the same heart and resolve, Mayor Liu Qingyuan and I will surely do a good job in Xingzhou City.”

As he finished his speech, sudden thunderous applause erupted in the venue—this time, the applause seemed much more sincere. Fang Yuan, with his many years as the vice secretary-general and secretary-general of the provincial government, truly had an exceptional gift for public speaking.

In his speech, not only did he fully affirm the work of his predecessors, but also heaped lofty praise on all the leadership cadres of Xingzhou City.

Afterward, he gave a summary and analysis of Xingzhou City’s natural resources, cultural environment, transportation, and various other aspects.

This summary was not aimless; he also used detailed data to show his familiarity with Xingzhou City, conveying the impression that the new Party Secretary had come prepared to work, not merely to add a feather to his cap.

Next, Acting Mayor Liu Qingyuan also delivered an impassioned speech. Then, the meeting was officially adjourned under the direction of Li Yunhe.

Following the adjournment, the members of the Xingzhou City Party Standing Committee and the leaders, along with Fang Yuan, Liu Qingyuan, and Lu Yong, all stepped out.

At that moment, Li Yunhe, with a smile, said, “Secretary Fang, Mayor Liu, although Baoguang and I have been transferred, please allow me to exercise my authority one last time. Over at the City Party Guesthouse, a banquet has been prepared. On one hand, to welcome Minister Lu and to clean the dust of his journey, and on the other hand, to celebrate for Secretary Fang and Mayor Liu. Lastly, it serves as a farewell for Comrade Baoguang and me.”

As he finished, they all burst into laughter—with Lu Yong also appearing very happy, laughing heartily, “Haha, Comrade Fang Yuan, see? Yun He has truly killed three birds with one stone. This capability to have everything calculated, Comrade Fang Yuan, you will have to seriously learn in the future.”

Fang Yuan also laughed in response, “Minister Lu is right, I definitely can’t compare in this aspect. It is often said that fieldwork is the best training, and now it seems I should’ve come down to the grassroots level much earlier.”

At this moment, the atmosphere in Xingzhou City was extremely harmonious and friendly. The case of the Xingzhou City flood dike had certainly shaken the entire Xingzhou City Party Standing Committee. With both the Secretary and the Mayor transferring at the same time, it was inevitable that there would be some uneasiness, which was normal.

But this also had its advantages. In such circumstances, everyone had put away their personal concerns, which actually made it much easier for Fang Yuan and Liu Qingyuan to step in and carry out their work.

The group, in a grand procession, entered the City Party Guesthouse, and into a private room on the second floor of the VIP building. In the large room of forty square meters, there was a massive round table in the center, hollow in the middle with a pot of fresh flowers. On the table was a circular Lazy Susan.

The Xingzhou City Party Standing Committee consisted of thirteen members, plus Lu Yong and the outgoing Li Yunhe and Hu Baoguang, making a total of sixteen people, which was a perfect fit for the table.

At the side, waiters had already poured white wine for every leader, and the liquor was a local product of Bashu. Both the meal and drinks adhered to strict standards. The rules set by Governor Nie were now being upheld in Bashu Province, and no one dared to challenge such directives.

The small white porcelain wine cups were just enough for a small sip of liquor. At this moment, Lu Yong stood up with his cup in hand, which surprised everyone. Lu Yong was no ordinary person, being a member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and head of the Organization Department. His presence to escort a new official into position was already quite impressive.

Generally, for officials at the prefecture and department levels, having a Executive Deputy Minister to escort them into their new roles would be considered acceptable and completely sufficient.

Considering the circumstances of Xingzhou City and the fact that both the Party Secretary and the Mayor were taking office simultaneously, it was no small affair that Lu Yong personally accompanied them to take up their new positions.

But now, with Lu Yong raising his cup for a toast, it seemed somewhat abnormal. First of all, there was a mismatch in their formal ranks. Who was Lu Yong? A member of the Provincial Party Committee, the Minister of the Organization Department—essentially a deputy ministerial-level official. Even those with seniority and the title of Central Committee member were not unheard of.

When a superior offers a toast, especially to a subordinate, this goes beyond merely anchoring the event—it’s showing significant support. Even Fang Yuan couldn’t quite fathom Lu Yong’s intentions. There was something distasteful about this gesture.

Seeing this, not only Fang Yuan and Liu Qingyuan, but everyone else stood up as well. It was no joke—when the Minister of the Organization Department stood to toast, anyone remaining seated would clearly be asking for trouble.

At this moment, Lu Yong smiled serenely, the expression on his face carrying an inscrutable air. He had his own plans and objectives in doing so. He had recently found himself at odds with Nie Zhenbang, creating a rather strained relationship. Clearly, this was not in his favor. Now, since Zeng Taiping could do nothing about Nie Zhenbang, considering that Nie Zhenbang was enjoying a honeymoon phase in his relationships with Long Genghua, Hou Wenkui, and Sun Jialuo, it was a good time for Lu Yong to ease his tensions with Nie Zhenbang. If things were to turn sour, there was a chance that Long Genghua could become involved in the affairs of the Organization Department.

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At this level, the affairs within the Provincial Party Committee were really beyond factions; it was usually harmonious, with confrontations being subtle. For those who had reached this level of office, being inscrutable was the most basic requirement.

That’s why Lu Yong personally escorted them to their posts; that’s why he now took the initiative to toast, because Lu Yong was very aware that Fang Yuan would definitely report this gesture to Nie Zhenbang.

Lu Yong looked at everyone and said with a smile, “Everyone please sit down, take your seats. This glass of wine, I’d like to toast Comrade Fang Yuan, wishing you a smooth and brilliant career in Xingzhou City.”

Fang Yuan also stood up, his glass touching Lu Yong’s. In the moment of clinking glasses, Fang Yuan deliberately held his glass a bit lower than Lu Yong’s, adhering to a certain etiquette and rule.

When toasting between superiors and subordinates, it might seem inconsequential, but even the act of clinking glasses had its protocols. Generally, the glass of the subordinate should not surpass the rim of the superior’s glass. This was seen as a gesture of respect.

“Thank you, Minister Lu, for your kind words and for the organization’s attention and trust. Here, I’d like to express my commitment. In my future work, I will unite with my comrades, keep my feet on the ground, perform well within the team, and assist Mayor Liu Qingyuan in building up Xingzhou City. I will not let down the organization’s expectations. Minister Lu, I toast to you. I’ll finish my glass; you may do as you wish,” Fang Yuan said with a deeply grateful look, emptying his glass in one gulp.

Lu Yong smiled and laughed, finishing his glass as well, “Since Comrade Fang Yuan has finished his, I, as the one toasting, naturally can’t be vague about it. Everyone, please start eating.”

…

In the provincial government family compound.

Inside Nie Zhenbang’s living room, at this moment, Li Yunhe was sitting on the sofa. After returning to the provincial capital from Xingzhou City, Li Yunhe had hurried over. As the soon-to-be Secretary-General of the provincial government—a significant housekeeper role—and needing to establish good relations with the leaders of the Party Group, this was a compulsory course for a Secretary-General. Among them, the Governor was of utmost importance.

This time, Li Yunhe’s appointment as Secretary-General of the provincial government was largely thanks to Governor Nie. For this, Li Yunhe was filled with gratitude.

Therefore, Li Yunhe made it a point to visit Nie Zhenbang first. Listening to Li Yunhe’s description, Nie Zhenbang also pondered for a moment before nodding. Lu Yong’s performance had somewhat exceeded his expectations.

After a moment of silence, Nie Zhenbang slowly said, “Hmm, it seems that Lu Yong does have some thoughts.”

Then, turning to Li Yunhe, Nie Zhenbang continued, “Comrade Yun He, you need to quickly take charge of the work in the provincial government’s office. If you are not familiar with some situations, you may discuss with Comrade Ju Peng. Get up to speed quickly, and tomorrow morning, you will meet with the Donggang Business Delegation at Tianfu Grand Hotel. This meeting is of paramount importance for our investment promotion this year and even into the next. Go and make the necessary preparations.”

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