Chapter 3 is here but it's useless anyway

  "The section chief" was furious, what's going on today, is everyone going to rebel? He glared at Little Wang fiercely.

  Xiao Wang wasn't backing down either. "You're always bragging about your connections, but now you've been stripped of your position and you don't even know it," he said with a smirk. "I see what you're trying to do, 'Section Chief Sir, I think you haven't received the latest news yet. You're now at the same level as me, you don't have the qualifications to arrange tasks for me, and you still think you're the Section Chief? Who are you trying to impress?"

  "Ke Zhang" finally understood now, it turned out that he was relieved of his duties by the new director. He was so angry that he almost burst out in flames, but fortunately, Director Xu came over and persuaded him, "Hey, a new official has taken office, being tough and going through the motions is inevitable. Since you are the younger brother-in-law of the finance bureau chief, Director Chen will definitely not make things difficult for you. Go to the director's office and apologize, and everything will be settled."

  Xiao Wang heard the rumors were not good, this guy really had connections, the Director of the Finance Bureau, this was not comparable to an ordinary director, it was possible that with just one phone call from Chen Director, he would reinstate his younger brother-in-law to his original position, now things were going to be interesting.

  Xiao Wang immediately ran to start cleaning the office desk, and carefully replaced the tea cup. The "section chief" saw everything with his own eyes. This kind of person, I must kick him out of the office. The "section chief" smiled complacently, thinking to himself, forget it, this bureau chief doesn't seem to understand the situation, ignorance is bliss.

  Although they are all bureau directors, the earthquake bureau director and the finance bureau director are worlds apart. One is always hanging around the district leaders, attending every meeting, and sitting in on others, while various units come to ask this household manager for signatures and funding allocations. This earthquake bureau director can see the district head or secretary several times a year.

  Director Xu overheard the phone call and knew that Director Zhang of the Finance Bureau would come here in person this afternoon. It seems that the newly arrived Director Chen couldn't swallow his pride, so he withdrew his order, and as a result, the whole bureau's red sorghum was gone.

  The director of the office is a clever person, and Director Xu also rushed to inform Chen Gong before leaving work in the afternoon, so that he can be prepared and make some achievements in front of the new bureau chief.

  Director Xu handed over the list of absentees and latecomers from yesterday to Chen Gong, then mentioned that Director Zhang from the Finance Bureau would be coming to the bureau in the afternoon, hoping Chen Gong wouldn't leave or make other arrangements. Originally, Chen Gong had planned to hold a staff meeting in the afternoon to announce some disciplinary measures, but since an old friend was coming, he decided to put it off until tomorrow.

  Director Xu reminded Chen Gong before leaving the office that the "Section Chief" who was removed from his post at yesterday's meeting was Zhang Ju's younger brother-in-law.

  Chen Gong also understood, it turned out that he was going to fetch reinforcements. Today, he didn't come to explain yesterday's matters, nor did he come here to apply for a correction, thinking that finding someone would solve the problem, tomorrow at the meeting I will have to bring this matter up again.

  Director Zhang of the Finance Bureau, who was also the former Deputy Minister of the Organization Department, had not been in contact with Chen Gong since his time on the Industrial Committee, but they were old acquaintances after all, as Director Zhang knew that Chen Gong was Song Huiyun's cousin.

  Director Zhang received a call from his younger brother-in-law in the morning, and he also took time out of his busy schedule to prepare for the new leader's visit to the Seismological Bureau. The new leadership had arrived, and Director Zhang also wanted to put on a good show for his younger brother-in-law, not wanting to be bullied. After all, when beating a dog, one must consider its master.

  Director Zhang must be unhappy in his heart. This killing of a chicken to scare the monkey also needs to be carefully chosen. This new director doesn't even investigate the background of his subordinates, and recklessly wields his knife. It seems that this director won't last long. When I have the chance, I'll whisper some rumors into the ears of the district leaders.

  Director Zhang arrived at the entrance of the Seismological Bureau and had already contacted Director Xu in the office beforehand, so some simple reception arrangements had to be made.

  The Earthquake Bureau only has two floors, facing the street. As a result, when I looked at the entrance, apart from pedestrians on the road and my younger brother standing at the door, there were no other people. Director Zhang was angry and had even notified them in advance, yet nobody came to greet us. Although everyone is a deputy director-level cadre, you will have many opportunities to ask for my help in the future.

  Director Zhang's brother-in-law stepped forward, "Brother-in-law, I think our leader doesn't quite understand the situation here, he's being unreasonable and unprincipled. You need to criticize him properly. Oh, right, mainly it's about my position, you must restore it for me, or else where will I put my face?"

  Director Xu had received Chen Gong's instructions, telling him not to be too enthusiastic in his welcome. Once he arrived at the bureau, he was to take him directly to his own office.

  Director Xu, of course, did not dare to disobey, but Director Xu was also afraid of offending Director Zhang, so he stood in the corridor outside the office door and looked around. He came because he had also found Director Zhang to sign for funding issues, although they were not familiar with each other, they knew each other.

  "Director Zhang, you're a busy person, welcome to our earthquake bureau for inspection work. Today, no matter what, we must keep you for a meal with everyone and guide our business work." Although Chen Gong didn't mention that dinner would be arranged tonight, Director Xu still didn't believe that Chen Gong wouldn't try to curry favor with Director Zhang.

  Director Xu led the way for Director Zhang in front, and Director Zhang nodded to his younger brother-in-law. His younger brother-in-law felt at ease and returned to the office, still sitting in the department head's chair, looking very pleased with himself. "Little Wang, later on, the bureau leaders and a few of us middle-level leaders may have dinner and drinks with Director Zhang from the Finance Bureau. I might be late tomorrow morning, so can you help me put up a notice on the bulletin board that we're having a meeting?"

  "Alright, Section Chief," Xiao Wang replied immediately.

  They are about to arrive at the Director's office, and Director Zhang said to Director Xu who was leading the way, "Director Xu, your new director has quite an attitude. Haha." Director Xu felt a chill run down his spine when he heard this. Director Chen had just arrived and already offended the God of Wealth. Dammit, our Seismological Bureau is really in trouble. Do you really think you're on the same level as us?

  Director Xu knocked on the door. Chen Gong was inside familiarizing himself with the files. "Come in." The voice sounded very young, and Director Zhang felt a sense of déjà vu upon hearing it.

  Chen Gong was determined to rectify the discipline issue this time. He wouldn't go out to greet even Director Zhang, with whom he had a past relationship, let alone other leaders. If he himself didn't maintain his dignity, who would listen to him and what kind of person could he still command?

  Director Zhang followed Director Xu into Chen Gong's office. Chen Gong smiled at Director Zhang and nodded slightly, which was a greeting.

  Director Xu did not notice Director Zhang's strange and excited expression, so he thought to introduce first, "Director Chen, this is Zhang from the Finance Bureau..."

  Director Zhang waved his hand, letting Director Xu go out first. Director Xu didn't react quickly enough to understand what was going on - could it be that he wanted to quarrel? Never mind, I'll just go out first. The host should not stay here for long, judging from the smile on Director Chen's face earlier, things might not end well.

  Director Xu had left the office and closed the door, but he was still standing outside to prevent any incidents from happening inside so that he could rush in to coordinate at the first time.

  The two people inside had already clasped hands, "It's actually you, kid. I heard you went to the Fuhaicheng District Management Committee, but now you're back in Xinqiao again. The municipal department is not easy to mix with."

  Chen Gong was helpless and could only blame himself for not following the rules in the past, but instead doing things according to his personal wishes and friendships. This problem would eventually be exposed. Chen Gong briefly explained to Director Zhang the reason why he was transferred from the management committee to this place, and also analyzed the reasons that led to this situation. If Chen Gong had continued to shine at the management committee, he would have become a county head or district head by now.

  Director Zhang thought Chen Gong's analysis was very good and hit the nail on the head. As an old-timer in official circles, he also advised Chen Gong, "Director Chen, when doing things in the future, you must carefully examine them to avoid leaving any handles for others to attack. Moreover, big things are best let known by the leaders above, and doing one's own thing can lead to very big problems."

  Director Zhang, as an experienced person, also gave Chen Gong some advice on his work in the Seismological Bureau. Although earthquake work has no status or prospects in all departments, in today's international environment, if we can make the seismic mitigation and disaster reduction work of Xin Bridge recognized by the province and city, miracles will happen.

  The conversation finally turned to Director Zhang's younger brother-in-law, and Director Zhang didn't dare force Chen Gong to let his younger brother-in-law return to the department head position, so he brought it up first to see if they could observe for a while longer before making a final decision.

  Although Chen Gong is very respectful of Director Zhang, the principle issue cannot be changed. "Director Zhang, your relative is a leading cadre at the deputy department level, and I also let him come from a leadership position, but as for his rank, I will not suggest demoting him to the organization's personnel department. After all, others have made contributions too, even if they are not outstanding ones. However, it is impossible for him to resume work in the Earthquake Bureau. As soon as I arrived here, I should have some say, shouldn't I? What do you think, Director Zhang?"

  Director Zhang couldn't ask for mercy again, he also knew that a leader's job is to manage people, and if the people are managed well, things can be done well. His younger brother-in-law was not someone who could do things anyway, every day he was either thinking about playing cards or drinking wine.

  But Director Zhang knew that if Xiao Shu's attitude didn't change, and with Chen Gong's current tough personality after his transformation, he would eventually be eliminated from the revolutionary ranks. "Director Chen, I'll take care of the coordination in the Organization Department, you just need to approve it when the time comes. I think of a way to get him transferred elsewhere, so as not to cause trouble for you or hold you back."

  Chen Gong thanked Director Zhang for his understanding and hoped that he would give support in future expenses and funding. Director Zhang also, out of consideration for Song Huiyun's face, agreed to prioritize their Seismological Bureau afterwards.

  Director Xu stood outside the door and didn't hear any movement. He walked back and forth anxiously, when suddenly the door opened.

  Director Zhang smiled and walked out, "Then I'll head back to the office first. Director Chen, you've just taken office and must be very busy. I won't take up any more of your time. We can catch up another time."

  Since Director Zhang didn't give himself any trouble, he personally escorted Director Zhang to the gate and bid him farewell with a wave of his hand.

  Director Xu was already stunned in the back, what's going on, it seems that the relationship between the two is not bad, huh, Director Zhang's younger brother-in-law's problem will also be solved conveniently, this way it's good for everyone.

  But things didn't go as Director Xu had thought, Director Zhang made a phone call to his younger brother in the car and told him to hold on for now, think of a way to transfer him to another unit in one or two months. Anyway, for now, he still has to be careful and do his job well, as long as he becomes the head of a department in another unit, I can hold my head high again. Hopefully, it won't be a difficult place, after all, places like the Earthquake Bureau that are so laid-back are hard to find.

  Half an hour before getting off work, Xiao Wang reported to the "Section Chief", "Leader, the office has notified that a general meeting of all staff will be held in the conference room tomorrow at 9 o'clock sharp, and no one is allowed to be absent. You'd better drink less wine tonight."

  Damn it, if it weren't for the new director being so strict, I would have gone home early. It's really humiliating. The "section chief" didn't respond and just went to the bathroom with a grunt, not coming out until the end of work hours.