official career

Of course, this is a great thing for Zhou Qiming because it is a solid promotion.

Cangnan City is the capital of Xijiang Province and a sub-provincial city. Going to the provincial capital city to serve as the secretary of the municipal party committee is not just a promotion to the sub-provincial level, but also allows him to enter the provincial party committee team in one fell swoop and become a true leader of the provincial party committee.

"Dad, congratulations." Qin Feng said sincerely.

At Zhou Qiming's age, if he doesn't get promoted, his political career will basically be over, and what awaits him next is retirement and retirement.

"There's nothing to congratulate. You should know my character. I'm not very interested in being an official, and I'm not as obsessed with power as others. The reason I've worked so diligently for so many years is that I hope I can do more meaningful things in my lifetime and give an account to myself and the people."

"As for how high an official position I hold or how much power I have, I don't really care. Even if I were asked to be a county magistrate right now, I would be happy to accept it as long as I can do my job in a down-to-earth manner."

"I originally thought that I could retire after one more term, pick up Niuniu from school, grow some flowers and plants, and enjoy the happiness of family life."

"At this rate, I may have to work for another ten years or so."

"As people get older, they are less willing to move to an unfamiliar place, especially too far away from home and Niuniu. But I am a Party member, the organization trusts me, and I have to obey unconditionally. Well, I will do my best to make use of my remaining energy!" Zhou Qiming said while drinking tea.

Qin Feng nodded. What Zhou Qiming said was from his heart. There was no need for Zhou Qiming to pretend to be noble in front of Qin Feng. Besides, no one knew what kind of person Zhou Qiming was better than Qin Feng.

"You should know that the provincial party committee is planning to send Comrade Zhiguo to your Xiquan to serve as the municipal party committee secretary, right?" Zhou Qiming asked.

Qin Feng nodded. He knew the news, and Zhou Qiming must have known it too. When it comes to his network of connections in the province, he couldn't even match a fraction of Zhou Qiming's.

"Two days ago, I went to Nanlin to find Secretary Xie and reported to him in advance about the work of Yian and Xiquan." Qin Feng answered truthfully.

"Comrade Zhiguo was promoted by me. He is outstanding and capable. He has been assigned to tackle tough tasks over the years and has done a great job. The provincial party committee leaders attach great importance to him. Of course, he has also climbed up very fast."

"Among the people I have promoted over the years, there are two people I like the most. One is Comrade Zhiguo, and the other is you. In a sense, you and Zhiguo are the same kind of people. You are strong-willed, decisive, and resolute, and your party spirit is pure."

"After many twists and turns, you two met again in Xiquan. On the surface, it seems to be fate, but in fact, this may be a deliberate arrangement by the Provincial Party Committee. It can be seen that the Provincial Party Committee values ​​your Xiquan. You must understand the intentions of the Provincial Party Committee and its expectations for your Xiquan." Zhou Qiming reminded Qin Feng.

"Minister Zhao talked about this issue with me last time. I also talked about it with Secretary Xie this time. He received a military order from the provincial party committee to fight poverty. This is a death order from the provincial party committee." Qin Feng answered seriously.

"If I had been transferred out of Jiangnan Province two days earlier, I would still be worried about you, but now I am no longer worried about you. You have grown up and I can't be of much help to you even if I stay in Jiangnan Province. I am very relieved about this."

Because he was about to be transferred, Zhou Qiming had a lot of feelings tonight.

"When are you leaving? I'll come and see you off then."

"What do you want to give me? It's not like I'll never come back. I just can't go home every week like I do now. I will definitely come back during the Chinese New Year and other holidays."

Qin Feng and Zhou Qiming chatted in the yard for a long time until Zhou Qian came out after taking a shower and reminded Zhou Qiming that it was too late and he had to go to bed.

Qin Feng went into the room to take a shower. Zhou Qian, just like she did in Zhongjiang, personally prepared clean clothes for Qin Feng and even prepared the bath water for him.

After taking a shower, Qin Feng walked into the bedroom. Zhou Qian was still lying on the bed, working on her laptop. This was Zhou Qian's habit. She would review the important work for the next day before going to bed every day to prevent any mistakes.

When Zhou Qian saw Qin Feng coming, she closed her notebook and put it aside.

"Did Dad tell you that he was going to be transferred?" Zhou Qian asked.

Qin Feng lay down on the other side of the bed and put his arms around Zhou Qian. Zhou Qian leaned obediently in Qin Feng's arms.

"Yes, I did. I wanted to come and see him off, but he wouldn't let me."

"You know my father's character. Hey, he's old and in poor health. I don't want him to run around at his age, but I also know his loyalty to the organization, so I can only agree."

"After Dad passed away, I also planned to sell this villa. To be honest, I was a little reluctant to do so." Zhou Qian said with emotion after looking at the roof.

Being an official is like this. If you want to be a leader, you must endure wandering around the West Sea for the rest of your life. This is true for Zhou Qiming, Xie Zhiguo, and Qin Feng as well.

Since ancient times, it has been difficult to be both loyal and filial, and one can only give priority to one or the other.

"Have you thought about Hong Yue's matter?" Zhou Qian asked.

Qin Feng was very afraid that Zhou Qian would ask this question, because he was afraid to answer it and was also afraid to make this choice.

"Let's not talk about this tonight, okay?"

"What did you say?"

"Say what we should say now."

"What is the thing that should be said?"

"Like I want you right now!"

"You rascal..."

Before Zhou Qian could finish her words, Qin Feng turned over and pressed on her, blocking her lips with his mouth, preventing her from finishing the rest of her words.