Rebirth of the Rising Sun

Listening to He Wenbao finally speaking out his thoughts, Feng Sizhe's face finally straightened, no longer with a trace of smile, but said in a businesslike manner, "County Magistrate He, you just said that Comrade Wang Ruihua is qualified for this job, right? Then is there any problem with this appointment? If it is just because she was rumored to have had some affair with me, then she cannot be promoted. I think this is unfair to her. Imagine if you are close to me, you will no longer be considered for the promotion of cadres in the future. Do you think this is appropriate? In addition, I am not transferring her to work by my side, but transferring her to County Magistrate Zhang to be the director of his counterpart office. What's the problem with this? As for the impact you mentioned, those are all small matters. When doing big things, don't consider too much impact, but see whether this matter conforms to organizational principles, rules and regulations after it is done. As long as there are no problems with these, then there will be no problem with this matter."

Feng Sizhe had not told anyone that in four months, the state would issue a document on increasing the proportion of female cadres. He could not say it, because it would be too mysterious. This time he was determined to make Wang Ruihua take the position, and as for what other people would think, he did not care much, as long as he had a clear conscience.

He Wenbao heard the firmness in his leader's tone and knew that this was a decision that could not be revoked. He did not want to say anything more about it, but changed the subject and asked, "What about Secretary Zhou? I saw him staring blankly just now. I guess he must be feeling very uncomfortable."

Everyone knew that a deputy director of the county government office had retired. At first, some people wanted to get the position through connections, but when someone accidentally mentioned that County Magistrate Feng's secretary Zhou Xingxing was interested in the position, no one wanted to compete for it. They also knew that they couldn't compete with the other party, so they didn't decide on the position early. In the end, even Zhou Xingxing himself thought that the position was prepared for him by the leader.

But now, Wang Ruihua suddenly appeared and took the position. If it was another leader's idea, it would be easier to deal with, but it was Feng Sizhe's idea. Everyone knew that County Magistrate Feng had met with Minister Li of the Organization Department yesterday. Everyone knew that there must be a new personnel appointment to be made. Some people even thought that it might be Zhou Xingxing's matter. But who knew that things suddenly changed this morning. Zhou Xingxing did not take the position, but Wang Ruihua, who everyone thought was impossible, took the position. This really surprised everyone.

Of course, the most unexpected person must be Zhou Xingxing. He had been building momentum for so long, and he had even told his partner Ruan Xiaoqing that when he became the deputy director, he would ask for marriage from Ruan Xiaoqing's father, because he thought that this would give him more face. But who would have thought that things would suddenly change, and the deputy director position that was about to be in his grasp was gone? How could he let it go?

Listening to He Wenbao raising Zhou Xingxing's question, Feng Sizhe nodded, "I believe Xiao Zhou can think it through. If he can't even stand this little setback, then there's no point in training him. You have to know that life in this world is not always smooth. Behind every honor there are so many grievances and so much bitterness. This is true for me too. Take you for example, you've been sitting on the bench for fifteen years, and have been deputy director for fifteen years, haven't you? Who can you turn to when you can't figure it out?"

Feng Sizhe's words struck He Wenbao's ears deeply. He was stunned involuntarily. The leader was right. If you can't withstand the wind and waves, you can't see the most beautiful rainbow. Only those who endure hardships can become the best.

"Okay, leader, I understand. Do you think you need me to do some ideological work for him?" He Wenbao understood Feng Sizhe's meaning. This could be considered a test for Zhou Xingxing. If he could stand the test, he would be entrusted with important positions in the future. If he couldn't, his future would be much more difficult.

"No need. Some things you still have to figure out on your own. Just let him think about it carefully." Feng Sizhe had no intention of giving Zhou Xingxing any advice. He believed that a person living in this world has to rely more on himself. If you are not strong, then even if others help you, you will not have a very good future.

Perhaps it was because Feng Sizhe was used to being strong, his transfer of Wang Ruihua to be the deputy director of the county government office did not cause any waves or backlash. Even in the county party committee compound, no one openly discussed this matter. Perhaps these people were a little afraid of Feng Sizhe, afraid that their gossip would bring disaster upon them.

After a conversation at the County Party Committee's Organization Department and approval from the County Mayor's Office, County Party Committee Secretary Sun Shicun signed the document appointing Comrade Wang Ruihua as deputy director of the County Government Office. Then Wang Ruihua finally had an office of his own in the County Party Committee compound.

Wang Ruihua was very excited when she entered this office which belonged entirely to her. She had never dreamed that she would be promoted from a small clerk to deputy director of the county government office. She had never thought that she would be promoted to the first deputy director after any cultural relic protection sponsored by the government, and her ranking was even higher than that of Wu Yong, the veteran deputy director of the government office.

He Wenbao is now the deputy county chief. Although he always positions himself as the director of the government office, Feng Sizhe has arranged more work for him. In this way, Wang Ruihua has become the real helmsman of the county government office. Although her duties are those of Zhang Youlun, the deputy county chief, she is actually very free. Zhang Youlun also sees that her relationship with County Chief Feng is not simple, so how dare he order her around? County Chief Fang Xianzhi dares not use her, because Feng Sizhe's people cannot be fully trusted by County Chief Fang. In this way, she actually becomes Feng Sizhe's special director of the government office, actually replacing He Wenbao's original position.

One month after New Year's Day is the Spring Festival. During this period, the county party committee and county government have a lot of things to do. Large and small meetings are held every day. Wang Ruihua's work is also very busy. Every day he prepares this speech and that speech, and he is very happy. His life is solid and fulfilling.

Feng Sizhe was also busy preparing for the next year's work plan. County Chief Fang Xianzhi and Deputy County Party Secretary He Zhuhua were busy with their own affairs. Everyone was at peace and busy with their own affairs. County Party Secretary Sun Shicun was even busier. He went to the Municipal Party Committee to make work reports every now and then. In short, the leaders and comrades of the Dahu County Party Committee and County Government were all busy with their own affairs. Suddenly, no one mentioned political struggles. Maybe everyone was tired, or everyone was too busy. In short, Feng Sizhe had a busy and orderly preparation before the New Year. It was not until the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, five days before the New Year, that he asked for leave from the secretary and the county chief to return to Kyoto for the New Year.

Thinking that it would be time for him to go back and show filial piety to his grandparents after ten months of being out, he asked for leave and went to the County Party Committee's duty room. He learned that he was on duty on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. He knew what was going on, so he made a phone call to arrange for Chen Hu to buy a train ticket and prepare to return to Beijing.

In 1992, the atmosphere of the New Year was very strong whether in Kyoto or in the local areas. Feng Sizhe sat in the soft sleeper car, holding his chin in his hand, thinking.

People say that the closer you are to hometown, the more attached you are to it. Feng Sizhe is the same. He is very happy thinking about meeting his grandparents, his eldest uncle, second uncle, second aunt and youngest aunt. But on the other hand, when he thinks about having to face Miao Zihan, he feels a little helpless and depressed.

After Miao Zihan left Yongyang, although he clearly said that they could only be siblings and could not have any other relationship, she obviously did not think so. There were always three or five letters from her in a month. In addition to reporting on her work at the League Central Committee, the letters also expressed her longing for Feng Sizhe. Even the letters were more explicit than the last, until the last signature changed from Zihan to your Zihan to love your Zihan.

Facing these affectionate letters, it is impossible to say that Feng Sizhe had no thoughts at all. As the old saying goes, if a woman pursues a man, she will be able to get him back. Not to mention that Miao Zihan herself has very good conditions. She is young, beautiful, has a good family background, and is well educated. Both of them are young talents, and both are master's students from internationally renowned universities. Of course, they have a lot in common. At one point, Feng Sizhe almost couldn't help but write back to her.

But in the end, reason prevailed over emotion. Feng Sizhe knew very well that the only woman he could marry in his life was He Shasha.

He Shasha is the granddaughter of He Lao, who is my grandfather's former superior and has unparalleled status and authority in the military. It can be said that since he can marry He Shasha, my grandfather must have a bright future, and it will be a natural thing for him to enter the Military Commission in the future. As long as my grandfather becomes more powerful, his own value will naturally rise.

Feng Sizhe, who had lived a lifetime, knew very well that if he wanted to go further in politics, in addition to his own efforts and solid political achievements, there was one more thing that was necessary, and that was that he must have a strong backer. If no one was willing to help him or appreciate him, then his career as a municipal party secretary would be a stretch.

Feng Sizhe, who was reincarnated, just wanted to do something for the Zhao family instead of living a mediocre life in his previous life. However, after nearly a year in Dahu County, he had a higher pursuit, which was to save the future of the Zhao family with his own efforts, which required him to speak with more prestige and authority. For this reason, he decided to go further, and his grandfather's future became a major issue closely related to him, so he could only choose He Shasha instead of others.

"Boss, what are you thinking about? Have a drink of water." While Feng Sizhe was daydreaming, Chen Hu, wearing a black leather jacket, came to his side and handed him a thermos cup.