Chapter 2: The Strong Enter

  Chen Gong glanced at the time on his phone, half an hour had passed, and not all personnel were present. Song Huiyun called for Mao Ren Guang to sit down while he was still reprimanding two deputy directors, preparing to start the meeting.

  Song Huiyun read out the personnel appointment and removal document in one breath, and at this moment Chen Gong also officially became the Secretary of the Party Group and Director of the Xinqiao District Seismological Bureau.

  Song Huiyun briefly introduced Chen Gong's process from working as a government staff in Qinghe Town to now being in charge of a department. Chen Gong himself said, "I hope everyone can promote team spirit and increase cohesion in future work, and achieve results in earthquake monitoring and disaster reduction. If there are comrades who don't want to continue working here, they can apply to me and I will approve it quickly." Then he let the deputy director of the Earthquake Bureau, Mao Qu, give a speech.

  Mao Ren Guang was very angry today. His own department didn't even show up on time for work, and now they're late to meetings too. It seems he really doesn't care about the Seismological Bureau.

  "What made me angry today is that the new director took office, and everyone in the bureau should know about it. I just asked Director Xu, and he said they had already been notified. So why are there people who are late or absent? Director Chen must thoroughly rectify the work style of the organization, as Minister Song just said. Those who don't want to work can apply for resignation. This temple can't support you, so go find a better opportunity elsewhere. Government agencies aren't places that support idle people." Ma Renguang spoke his mind.

  Two deputy directors of the Seismological Bureau, one named Tian Guangrong and the other Deng Peng, "As deputies, what do you think? Tell me your thoughts, Directors Tian and Deng." Mao Renguang wanted to hear the explanations from these two deputy posts.

  Tian Guangrong, as the old-timer in the bureau, forced himself to explain first, "It's like this, Minister Song, Mayor Mao, and Director Chen. I'm really sorry today because just now I was discussing things with Director Deng in the office, mainly discussing the reception for Director Chen after he takes office, which delayed everyone's precious time. We've booked dinner at the Xin Qiao Hotel..."

  Song Huiyun listened and felt that Tian Guangrong was talking nonsense, "Less playing with flowers, what to eat, do you often eat outside? It seems necessary to reflect on the financial bureau whether your daily expenses meet the standard. If you feel that the reception fee is low, I can help you adjust."

  Deng Peng had been keeping his head down, but when he heard Song Huiyun's words, he immediately looked up and said, "Director Song, actually we also want to get the relationship within the bureau going, create a good atmosphere, and have a meal together so that Director Chen can understand everyone, become familiar with the work, and things will go very smoothly."

  Mao Ren Guang listened and felt that the attitudes of these two people were too negative, completely deceiving their leaders. "Two deputy directors, if you think you've done a good job and have good relationships, then why are you still deputy directors at your age? Why am I, who is about the same age as you, a deputy district head, while you can't even manage that?"

  Deng Peng is an extremist, originally Laozi was just mixed in here, you are just a deputy district head, it's not worth it, can casually clean us up. "Having worked hard for the party and country for so many years, dedicating youth to future generations, it's almost time to retire, the world belongs to young people."

  Chen Gong also felt that the gunpowder smell was too strong, and he had to say something to ease the atmosphere. "I'd like to say a word, everyone should not complain about anything. This world is ours now, in the future it will be our children's, and later on it will belong to those grandsons. As long as you have made contributions to the country and the people, your merits cannot be erased."

  Chen Gong mentioned those sons, and everyone in the audience burst out laughing, making the atmosphere more relaxed.

  Tian Guangrong also felt that Chen Gong was a good talker, "Ladies and gentlemen, I make a promise to everyone, from now on in work I will fully support Director Chen, and resolutely not drag my feet."

  Deng Peng also thinks that having a good leader is always a good thing and shows his attitude, indicating unconditional support.

  Mao Ren Guang finished speaking and asked Chen Gong to share with everyone.

  "I'm honored to be a part of the Earthquake Bureau, and I'm aware that many of you are experienced veterans. I have much to learn from all of you. However, if anyone thinks this is a place where they can slack off, please apply for transfer immediately. As long as I'm in this position, I won't tolerate a slow work attitude. Don't think this is a relaxed and easy department, just doing the minimum with a cup of tea and a newspaper. Every position is important, every task matters, just do your job well, that's all I ask."

  "Work is never done, don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. With seven and a half hours a day, if you finish your work in four hours, I guarantee there won't be any problems, then you can freely arrange the remaining three and a half hours, but on one condition: you cannot leave the unit, otherwise it's hard for everyone to explain."

  Today, some people didn't show up. Chen Gong had to take charge of the situation first. "Director Xu, give me a list of those who are late and those who haven't shown up today. I'll personally deal with them. Ordinary staff members will only be warned once. By the way, Director Xu, are there any middle-level cadres not present?"

  "This is a very offending thing, no way, the director has already asked the question, and I have to answer. 'Director Chen, among the middle-level cadres, only the head of the Earthquake Disaster Prevention Department did not arrive.'"

  Chen Gong directly asked Director Xu if he was absent today, and the answer was no.

  Chen Gong immediately made up his mind, "Director Song, I have the qualifications to appoint and dismiss this section chief, right?" Song Huiyun nodded.

  "Alright, from now on, the position of this department head is abolished. I will decide on a new candidate in a few days. Director Xu, please inform the original department head about the situation after the meeting. If anyone has any questions or concerns, they can come to me individually at any time. I appreciate the kind intentions of the two deputy directors, but I suggest we cancel today's dinner gathering. Instead, I will treat everyone to a meal when our work achieves some results."

  Director Xu said secretly, it's not that I won't help you, but the new director is too powerful. This time, just admit your bad luck. Although you have connections, whether or not you can get the new director to withdraw his order depends on your own abilities.

  At night, Deng Peng returned home after drinking, and his wife Fan Cai Xue didn't see him until 11 o'clock. Naturally, she was very unhappy and scolded him as soon as he walked in the door. Deng Peng had been drinking and was also feeling annoyed: "Today, the newly arrived Director Ta is so arrogant, thinking he's someone important just because of a small earthquake bureau. You say how important it is? He really thinks he's a leader, but he can only manage a few people, including himself, there are only twenty people in the whole bureau."

  Fan Cai Xue also advised, "What are you complaining about? You've been mixed up for so long. If it weren't for my family's connections, you'd still be a sanitation worker at the Environmental Sanitation Bureau. Look at you now, enjoying public expenses every day."

  Deng Peng was unhappy after hearing this, and it touched his sore spot. "Since the new director arrived, I think even getting reimbursed for meals will be difficult from now on. Who's going to manage our earthquake bureau? Why do they have to be so strict? A young kid who is younger than me by several years is already riding roughshod over me."

  His wife was unhappy after hearing it, and kept approving him. If Deng Peng's work attitude wasn't a problem, with his family background, how could he have ended up like this? Knowing today, why bother in the past? If he hadn't pursued her so aggressively, would she have looked at him?

  Fan Cai Xue also said with a serious tone, "Don't care about others being young or old, if they can sit in the position of director, it means they are more capable than you. It shows that you have many shortcomings and need to learn from others. Don't always think you're superior, what else can you do besides playing cards, smoking, drinking, and singing?"

  Deng Peng was very angry, what he hated the most was his wife saying that he had no ability. He wanted to lose his temper, but his wife's family had someone who could make him disappear with just one sentence. Forget it, I don't dare to provoke you, and I'm also afraid of that director.

  Deng Peng's mind is now filled with the idea of opposing the new director, resenting his youth and the feeling that someone without any background has climbed to a position above him. After all, his wife's father is also a big leader.

  Deng Peng took advantage of the wine and hugged Fan Cai Xue to walk towards the bedside, Fan Cai Xue had just sat on the bed, one foot kicked Deng Peng away, "Want to get on the bed?"

  Deng Peng nodded, who doesn't want to? It's so late, what can you do but go to bed instead of going out on the streets?

  Fan Cai Xue sat on the edge of the bed, pulling her nightgown up from the bottom to the top, stopping at the right thigh. "Want to get in bed, want to add feet, not demanding, come three times and it's OK."

  Deng Peng shook his head, "Ah, she's really a strong woman. Every time it's like this. Why can't we just have a good talk once? Why do we have to go through all these formalities? Bureaucracy is really harmful."

  No choice, Deng Peng knelt down on one knee, just like a prince kissing a princess's hand, very romantic, but the difference is that the prince kisses the princess's toes, ah, as long as there's atmosphere, it doesn't matter what he kisses.

  After the kiss, Deng Peng pounced on her like a hungry wolf.

  Director Xu didn't call that "dismissed" department head on the same day, after all they were brothers who had been together for so many years, it's better to say it face-to-face the next day.

  It's precisely because of this reason that the department head still puts on an air of leadership when he comes to work, but in fact all the staff know that what he says no longer counts.

  "Director, come into the office with a consistent tone," "Little Wang, what's wrong today? My desk is so messy and not cleaned up. Clean up my desk and change yesterday's tea." After finishing speaking, he walked out of the office to attend to other matters.

  "Section Chief" walked into Director Xu's office, "Old Xu, why didn't you come to the hot spring yesterday? It was just a bureau chief taking office, what's the big deal? Don't worry, with my connections, he wouldn't dare touch me."

  Director Xu originally wanted to tell him that he was already a staff member, but still blocked his mouth and couldn't speak out. "A new leader has arrived, we must show respect. I think in the future you should go out less and play, and spend more time thinking about work."

  "Few came to Old Xu, these two years everyone took advantage of the country setting up earthquake monitoring stations, everyone made a lot of money from the projects, who has the mind to use it for work, playing is the hard truth." Looking at Director Xu shaking his head without speaking, "Section Chief" also hummed and returned to his own office.

  What, the table hasn't been cleared yet, and yesterday's tea water hasn't been poured out to make a new cup. "Little Wang, today's weather is nice, go check on each monitoring point." Today's weather is indeed very hot, so that's how it is.

  Xiao Wang's temper also flared up, making me do this and that all day long. He himself is lazy like a pig, "I'm telling you what your identity is, what right do you have to order me around? I think your biggest problem is that you haven't put yourself in the right position."