62: Chapter 62 The County Magistrate Shows Goodwill

Footsteps echoed through the County Committee Building.

Li Dakang followed the secretary of County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun through the long corridor and arrived in front of the County Magistrates Office, where the secretary knocked gently on the door.

"Please come in." County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun's steady voice came from inside.

Pushing open the door, a faint fragrance of tea wafted toward them.

County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun was sitting behind a large desk with a document spread out in front of him.

"County Magistrate Zeng, did you ask for me?"

Li Dakang stood straight and greeted him respectfully.

"Haha, Comrade Dakang is here, please sit!"

County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun immediately put down the fountain pen in his hand, greeted him warmly, and got up to pour a cup of hot tea for Li Dakang himself, the scent of tea permeating the County Magistrates Office.

After Li Dakang sat down, County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun leaned back in his leather chair, a gratified smile appearing on his face: "Comrade Dakang, I must say, the achievements of Guantian Township this year are truly remarkable!"

"Even I, as the county magistrate, feel proud!"

"Looking back, the decision to let you be the township head of Guantian Township was truly incredibly wise!"

Li Dakang held the teacup with both hands and bowed slightly: "County Magistrate Zeng, you flatter me! The results we have today are entirely due to the strong support that Secretary Yuan and you have always given to the work in Guantian."

"Otherwise, the roads in Guantian probably still wouldn't be open, let alone achieving any results."

County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun nodded with satisfaction and took a sip from his teacup.

Sunlight shone on his gold-rimmed glasses, refracting a reflection that made it impossible to see the expression in his eyes.

"Comrade Dakang."

County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun put down the teacup, his voice suddenly becoming serious: "After the new year, the county might make some adjustments to the leadership team of Guantian Township. I wonder what your personal thoughts are?"

This question hit Li Dakang like a thunderclap.

On the surface, he remained calm, but his fingers gripping the teacup tightened slightly.

The leadership team of Guantian Township is going to be adjusted?

Why didn't County Party Secretary Yuan Kai reveal anything?

Could there be some hidden story?

Li Dakang's brain raced; logically speaking, this was not unexpected.

After all, he had been the township head of Guantian Township for over half a year, and this was originally just a transitional position.

With his background, even if he did nothing, promotion was only a matter of time.

Furthermore, now that Guantian Township had achieved such great results, becoming a "highlight" in the whole county and even the whole city, as the primary promoter, a promotion was even more reasonable.

If he weren't promoted soon, it would actually make County Party Secretary Yuan Kai look derelict in his duty.

"County Magistrate Zeng, I have no personal thoughts; I will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements."

Li Dakang put down the teacup, his tone firm and calm.

County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun's eyes flashed with an elusive expression, but he quickly returned to a smile: "Comrade Dakang, the organization will definitely focus on cultivating an outstanding young cadre as steady and capable as you."

He suddenly changed the subject: "By the way, I heard that Guantian Township is currently missing a deputy township head?"

Li Dakang's heart tightened, but his face remained calm: "Yes, I am preparing to report this matter to the Organization Department. Without a capable assistant, it is indeed difficult to carry out work."

"I wonder if County Magistrate Zeng has any talent to recommend to our township?"

Li Dakang added with a smile, his tone carrying just the right amount of respect.

County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun's eyes lit up, and he leaned forward slightly: "I actually do have one, Deputy Township Head He Tingting from the County Youth League Committee; she is young and educated, just right for getting some training in your township. What do you think?"

Li Dakang was stunned; he had only meant it as a polite gesture, not expecting County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun to take advantage of the opening.

Deputy Township Head He Tingting?

Li Dakang understood; this "flower" of the County Youth League Committee was famous in Anjiang County.

Although Li Dakang had not been in Anjiang County for long, he had still heard some gossip about County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun.

After County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun's wife passed away, he somehow ended up with this young and beautiful female cadre from the County Youth League Committee.

However, one was a widower and the other was unmarried, so it wasn't a big problem, but the age gap was a bit eye-catching.

Li Dakang pretended to be deep in thought.

Logically speaking, arranging a deputy township head was not difficult for a county magistrate, so why did he need to specifically discuss it with him?

It seems that Guantian Township had indeed become a hot commodity.

Seeing Li Dakang silent, County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun thought he had concerns, so he lowered his voice: "Comrade Dakang, to tell you the truth, this adjustment of the Guantian Township leadership team is intended by the County Party Committee to fully respect the opinions of your Township Party Committee."

He looked at Li Dakang meaningfully: "As long as you recommend Deputy Township Head He Tingting to the County Party Committee for the position of deputy township head when the time comes, consider it an owed favor."

"In the future, whether it is work or personal development, I will fully support you."

"How about it?"

Li Dakang suddenly understood.

Guantian Township had now become the focus of competition for all parties, with rapid development momentum; going there to gild one's resume for a year or a year and a half, and then having someone speak up for you, promotion would be just around the corner.

Furthermore, now that the roads were clear, it only took forty minutes to travel to and from the county seat.

Politics was inherently a transaction.

Li Dakang knew well that exchanging a trivial deputy township head position for the support of the county magistrate was a bargain.

After all, even if he had the backing of County Party Secretary Yuan Kai, many tasks could not bypass County Magistrate Zeng Xuejun, the head of the government.