Chapter 1: Taking Office at Xin Bridge

  Song Huiyun immediately informed Chen Gong of his appointment. Well, the Seismological Bureau is just the Seismological Bureau, anyway, as long as there's work to be done, that's all that matters.

  The night before taking office, Chen Gong invited Xiao Xingya, Luo Chuan and Xu Cheng to a dinner party. For his sake, these people tried their best, especially Xiao Xingya, whose contributions were invaluable. Luo Chuan and Xu Cheng also guessed at the relationship between the two during the banquet.

  Chen Gong raised his first cup to Xiao Xingya, "Xiao Jie, I'd like to thank you first. Without you, I wouldn't know what kind of blow I would have suffered."

  Xiao Xingya smiled and said, "You're not used to it, without me you wouldn't be living such a carefree life, this little thing shouldn't make you so flustered."

  Luochuan and Xucheng were puzzled in their hearts. This was almost a criminal case, but it seemed like a small matter to them? However, looking at the tone of their conversation, they didn't seem like ordinary friends, but rather like a pair of lovers who quarreled and made up.

  Xiao Xingya whispered in Chen Gong's ear, "If it weren't for this matter almost getting out of hand, you think I would bother with you, big flirt? Continue calling me Xiao Jie, I didn't agree to let you call me Ya'er."

  Chen Gong shook his head helplessly, picked up the wine cup and started drinking with Luo Chuan and Xu Cheng. Especially Xu Cheng, Chen Gong deliberately toasted him a few more cups of wine. This time, due to his own mistake, he almost got someone demoted, and Chen Gong felt very guilty.

  Luochuan and Xucheng, having eaten and drunk their fill, excused themselves on the pretext of having something to attend to at home, leaving Chen Gong and Xiao Xingya behind. "Xiao Ya, thanks this time."

  Xiao Xingya didn't give Chen Gong a good face, "Don't call out randomly, no respect for elders or youngers, I'm two years older than you. You helped me in the past, this time we're even, and from now on, neither of us owes the other anything."

  Chen Gongke didn't want to settle accounts with Xiao Xingya, and whispered softly, no matter who owed whom, it's better to owe.

  Xiao Xingya also had a few drinks today, scolding Chen Gong in anger. Having Wei Shuqin, she still went to provoke Song Huiyun. Now she wants to have something with me? No way! I, Xiao Xingya, am not someone who can be trifled with. Be your mistress? Not even in the next life.

  Before the two of them left, Chen Gong was a bit drunk and wanted to hold Xiao Xingya's hand. Xiao Xingya suddenly opened Chen Gong's hand and said, "Don't touch me, I told you I'm not your mistress, if you need something go find Song Huiyun." Xiao Xingya thought that apart from his girlfriend Wei Shuqin, Chen Gong also had a Song Huiyun, so she couldn't help but vent her anger.

  Chen Gong seemed to have had too much to drink, swaying back and forth. He didn't do it on purpose, but suddenly leaned against Xiao Xingya's body. Afraid that Chen Gong would fall to the ground, Xiao Xingya also hugged him. Chen Gong's arm touched Xiao Xingya's full chest, so soft and tender. Chen Gong felt like his nose was going to bleed. Xiao Xingya quickly helped Chen Gong steady himself, then turned around and left.

  Chen Gong watched as Xiao Xingya prepared to leave, "Xiao Ya, thank you. I'll be good to you from now on."

  Xiao Xingya turned around, "Be good to me? Can you marry me? If not, then don't say those sweet words to me again."

  Xiao Xingya cursed all the way, this dead Chen Gong, continuously eating my tofu, must be like last time, after waking up from sleep, nothing is remembered about taking advantage of me, then I will lose big.

  Chen Gong has been carrying on the spirit of continuous fighting these past few days. He called up Wei Shuqin, Wang Jue, Huang Haibo, Li Fenghua and Lu Feng, this group of brothers, who have all been worried sick lately. Although they may not be able to help with much, their anxiety is imaginable.

  Especially Wei Shuqin, after this incident, Wei Shuqin no longer troubled Chen Gong, and the two made up as before.

  Wang Qian, this straightforward man, after drinking two cups, slapped himself in the face in front of everyone, "Brother, it's all my fault, I'm not worthy of being your brother, a thousand words and ten thousand languages can't express the guilt in my heart towards you."

  A palm print immediately appeared on Wang Qian's face, and Chen Gong quickly stopped him with his hand. "For a lifetime, it's just these few brothers, there's no need to talk about things that aren't worth our lives, if you hit me again, I'll get up and leave right away."

  Huang Hai Bo also said that several people have known each other for over a decade, and now there are no major issues. Everyone is still like before, eating when they should eat, drinking when they should drink, looking forward, and not always thinking about the unpleasant things of the past.

  Chen Gong's two loyal subordinates, Li Fenghua and Lu Feng, both volunteered to be transferred to the Seismological Bureau. Li Fenghua was ruthlessly rejected again, while Lu Feng received a reply that they would try their best to make it happen, but there was no guarantee of success as a section-level cadre. Chen Gong also hoped to go to a new place with his own people, regardless of whether the unit was a clean and honest government department or a powerful department.

  The night before taking office, Chen Gong held his third banquet, with only Song Huiyun and Mao Renguang attending. As a kind elder, Mao Renguang first congratulated Chen Gong on successfully escaping danger and gaining new life.

  Song Huiyun also said that she would accompany Chen Gong to the appointment tomorrow, and Chen Gong was naturally very happy. This red friend had been worried about his affairs, and Chen Gong had no way to repay him, but in his heart, he kept thinking that he must make Song Huiyun happy and joyful in the future.

  Chen Gong thought of Lu Feng and Li Fenghua's situation, Song Jie was the head of the Organization Department, she should be able to help a bit, "Song Jie, I want to transfer Lu Feng who has been following me to the Earthquake Bureau, it will also be more convenient for work to start, and there is also Li Fenghua, the director of Qinghe Town Party and Government Office, if there is an opportunity to promote him to the position of deputy town head to temper him, it's not bad."

  Song Huiyun told Chen Gong that Lu Feng could go to the Seismological Bureau, she would definitely agree, but only need to seek the opinion of the director in charge of the Seismological Bureau, this is a must, Li Fenghua's problem can be considered next step, after all, he is not the top leader of the party and government, Song Huiyun as a Standing Committee member has no great difficulty in operation.

  Chen Gong has been working in the Management Committee for a long time and is no longer familiar with the leadership of Xin Qiao District and their division of labor. It seems that it's not easy to transfer Lu Feng, and we need to consider the opinion of the deputy district head. "Is Song Jie familiar with the leader in charge of earthquake prevention?"

  Song Huiyun looked at Chen Gong with surprise, glanced at Mao Ren Guang and made a face, indicating to Chen Gong that he understood. It turned out that Director Mao was in charge of the earthquake bureau, so the problem was solved easily.

  Under Chen Gong's questioning, Mao Ren Guang talked about the departments under his charge: in addition to the Earthquake Bureau, there are also the Health Bureau, Food and Drug Supervision and Administration Bureau, People's Air Defense Office, Industrial and Commercial Bureau, Urban Management Bureau, Civil Affairs Bureau, Meteorological Bureau, Archives Bureau, specifically responsible for district political consultative conference liaison work.

  Mao Ren Guang naturally agreed with Chen Gong's suggestion to bring someone in and also helped Chen Gong analyze the specific affairs of the Seismological Bureau and the situation within the bureau.

  The Seismological Bureau was originally only a secondary bureau, but due to the frequent geological activities around the world in the past decade, Huaxia Country has also placed increasing emphasis on it, providing large-scale support in terms of funding and personnel allocation. Now, the three most important departments within the New Bridge Seismological Bureau are:

  1. The Office, which is the core of a unit's operation;

  2. The Monitoring and Forecasting Department, mainly responsible for monitoring and analyzing data on underground operations, as well as managing various monitoring points;

  3. The Earthquake Disaster Prevention Department, also known as the Emergency Rescue Department, although not very important in Huaxia Country, but crucial in countries with dense earthquake activity, primarily responsible for organizing and coordinating earthquake rescue work, building and managing shelters, as well as promoting earthquake knowledge.

  Although Huaxia did not experience a major earthquake, the international situation is such that what was originally an obscure and neglected matter has now surpassed the influence of the Meteorological Bureau and the Archives Bureau.

  The original director of the earthquake bureau was transferred to a township for training, and now the earthquake bureau only has two deputy directors, with no one in charge of the work, so the work discipline is quite slack, and it must be rectified.

  Mao Ren Guang, after finishing the situation with Chen Gong, also accepted Chen Gong's invitation to go with Song Hui Yun tomorrow to see Chen Gong off to his new post.

  After Mao Ren Guang left, Song Hui Yun invited Chen Gong to spend the night at her home. Spring finally arrived again, and in recent days she was lonely by herself. As a result, Chen Gong's good intentions were not realized. When he arrived at Song Hui Yun's house, Chen Gong was given an hour-long political lesson, with Song Hui Yun as the lecturer.

  Chen Gong listened very seriously and found many of his own shortcomings, all of which were taboos in official circles.

  Yes, in the future, I must not act alone privately, even if I want to play it safe, I have to report to my superiors and get their approval. If something goes wrong, as long as the leaders are aware of it, I can easily avoid trouble.

  Of course, the biggest problem is still that the audit is not strict. Whatever the matter, let oneself be the last gatekeeper, and the gate is not strictly guarded. Even if it's something that Chen Gong himself thinks is reasonable, he should let the other party produce corresponding proof materials. In today's society, evidence is very important.

  When it comes to personality, Chen Gong also knows that he is sometimes too casual. Although his attitude towards work is very serious, he may give people who don't understand him the wrong impression, thinking that he doesn't do anything proper all day. So Chen Gong knows he needs to toughen up. Suddenly, a person came to mind - Huang Zhengming. If he could be as authoritative and convincing as the previous Secretary Huang, then no matter where he worked, his words would carry weight and his orders would be obeyed. Chen Gong also wants to become that kind of person, but he knows this transformation is a process. You need to have achievements, connections, and people above you to pave the way for you.

  Song Huiyun reminded Chen Gong, the leaders who have been in the Seismological Bureau for a long time, looking at the previous ones, basically set the model, and can no longer be promoted upwards. After going there, you must do something different from others, and after having the opportunity to adjust to important departments, strive for further progress.

  After finishing speaking, Chen Gong hugged Song Huiyun, but unexpectedly, Song Huiyun turned over, closed the desk lamp and said "Go to sleep early, tomorrow we need to be in high spirits, impressions are very important."

  Two deputy directors of the Xin Qiao District Earthquake Bureau, one older and one younger. The older director, Tian Guangrong, was forced to retire here, while the younger deputy director, Deng Peng, was also transferred here due to work style issues. Several department heads are still in their prime, with the oldest being 42 years old and the youngest only 30 years old. Their opportunities far surpass those of the retired leaders, at least they have a future to look forward to.

  Chen Gong sat down beside the round table in the earthquake bureau's conference room under the leadership of Song Huiyun and Mao Renguang. There were not many people from the earthquake bureau, plus all the leading cadres, a total of twenty people.

  Due to the insufficient number of attendees, the conference room appears very empty, with only about ten people quietly waiting.

  Mao Renguang called Director Xu of the Seismological Bureau to ask if he had already notified everyone. Director Xu said that everyone had been notified, and then went to make some phone calls to hurry them up.

  Director Xu immediately walked out of the conference room and made a phone call to two deputy directors outside. The two deputy directors were together at this time, and upon learning that the Minister of Organization and the Deputy Mayor had arrived, they immediately left their office. It turned out that in his heart, he was thinking that at most, only the head of the organization department would come, but it seems that the situation has changed this time. Although the director is being transferred, his actual power remains.