255: Appointed as County Party Secretary

Early Friday morning, Lin Zifeng, dressed in a well-fitted navy blue suit and wearing black-rimmed glasses that made him look more mature, arrived at the County Committee Compound on time by car.

Wang Zhongyu and Li Qiang, who were happy for him on the way, had already congratulated him in advance.

As the saying goes, when the water rises, the boat goes up. With Lin Zifeng succeeding as the County Party Secretary, his driver and secretary would also become the secretary and driver for the top leader of Yushu County.

Especially Wang Zhongyu; as the chief secretary to the County Party Secretary, it wouldn't be long before he would concurrently serve as the Deputy Director of the County Party Committee Office, promoting him from a deputy section-level to a full section-level position.

Therefore, he looked even happier than Lin Zifeng, with a smile constantly hanging on his face.

He accompanied Lin Zifeng into the Office, and while making tea for Lin Zifeng, he said with some excitement: "County Magistrate, you won't be staying in this Office for much longer.

If there is anything you want to take to the new Office, just let me know, and I will bring people to move these things to the new Office when the time comes."

Seeing Wang Zhongyu's happy appearance, Lin Zifeng smiled and said: "Zhongyu, you cannot be too high-profile. In the future, you must learn to control your emotions and learn to be low-key."

After the meeting, just take those few potted plants and some materials and books over."

"I will remember that, County Magistrate. I will pay attention to it in the future, and I will arrange these things well."

Wang Zhongyu quickly agreed.

Seeing that the time was about right, Lin Zifeng left the Office and made his way to the gate of the County Committee Compound.

At this moment, other County Party Standing Committee Members were already waiting at the gate. Seeing Lin Zifeng walk over, everyone gathered around to greet him.

Only Zhao Liqiang's smile was somewhat forced. Although he appeared no different from usual, the feeling he gave others was somewhat out of place.

Everyone was chatting casually. A few minutes later, Zhao Delin came to his side and whispered in his ear: "County Magistrate, I just received news from Minister Zhu's secretary that Minister Zhu and his party will arrive in five minutes."

Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile and said: "Comrades, Minister Zhu and the others will be here soon."

Everyone acknowledged, lined up according to their rank, and stood in front of the gate in order.

A few minutes later, several cars drove into the County Committee Compound from a distance. Everyone quickly perked up. After the cars stopped, Lin Zifeng was the first to go up to greet them.

After Zhu Jiahua got out of the car, Lin Zifeng shook his hand and said with a big smile: "Welcome to Yushu County, Minister. You have had a hard journey."

"You are too polite, County Magistrate Zifeng. I want to congratulate you in advance."

"Thank you, Minister." After thanking him, Lin Zifeng led Zhu Jiahua to the crowd. Zhu Jiahua shook hands and exchanged greetings with everyone in turn before walking together with them to the large conference room, surrounded by the crowd.

When everyone entered the large conference room, warm applause erupted inside.

Zhu Jiahua and the others waved to acknowledge the Cadres in the conference room before walking onto the Rostrum in turn and sitting down according to their names.

The meeting was presided over by Xu Minghao.

Xu Minghao tapped the microphone gently and said: "First, let us welcome Comrade Zhu Jiahua, Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Head of the Organization Department, with warm applause."

Warm applause broke out, and Zhu Jiahua stood up and nodded in response.

Xu Minghao then spoke again: "Next, I invite Comrade Zhu Jiahua to announce several personnel appointments from the Municipal Party Committee."

Applause thundered in the conference room again. After the applause stopped, Zhu Jiahua took out a document and spoke into the microphone: "Today, entrusted by the Municipal Party Committee, I have come to Yushu County to read out the personnel appointments.

After research and recommendation by the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee, and approval by the Provincial Party Committee, Comrade Lin Zifeng is removed from the position of deputy secretary of the county party committee and County Magistrate of Yushu County.

Comrade Lin Zifeng is appointed as the County Party Secretary of Yushu County."

As the first appointment was read out, warm applause erupted in the conference room again, and people's faces showed heartfelt smiles.

From the expressions and warm applause of the crowd, it was not hard to see how much this appointment was what everyone wanted.

Lin Zifeng stood up and bowed slightly to the audience to express his gratitude.

After the applause stopped, Zhu Jiahua began to read the second appointment.

"After research and decision by the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee, Comrade Xu Minghao is removed from the position of Executive Deputy County Mayor of the Yushu County People's Government.

Comrade Xu Minghao is appointed as the deputy secretary of the county party committee and Acting County Magistrate of Yushu County."

After the applause stopped, the smiling Zhu Jiahua's expression became playful, and he continued to read the appointments.

"After research and decision by the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee, Comrade Zhao Liqiang is removed from the positions of County Party Standing Committee Member and deputy secretary of the county party committee of Yushu County, and transferred to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Chunhua City Disabled Persons' Federation."

Upon hearing this appointment, other Cadres in the conference room began to whisper and discuss it among themselves.

Zhao Liqiang, sitting on the Rostrum, felt like he was sitting on pins and needles; he wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

A deputy secretary of the county party committee being transferred to the City Level's Disabled Persons' Federation to serve as Vice Chairman—although it was a lateral transfer and both were at the deputy division-level, the difference between the two was like heaven and earth.

This wasn't just being put on the shelf; it was tantamount to a death sentence for Zhao Liqiang's political future.

Generally, for such personnel appointments, the person's existing position would be removed, followed by a phrase like "to be assigned to another post," which would leave some dignity for the person involved.

However, Zhao Liqiang's previous actions had angered the vast majority of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee members, so Zhu Jiahua would not leave him that dignity.

At this moment, the expression on Zhao Liqiang's face was stiff; he felt that every gaze directed at him was full of mockery.

Subsequently, Zhu Jiahua continued to read the appointments, but he could no longer hear clearly; his ears were buzzing.

Wei Ting was appointed as the deputy secretary of the county party committee, Cao Shuang was appointed as the Executive Deputy County Mayor, and Ouyang Huahua was appointed as the Propaganda Minister.

Jiang Yufei was appointed as a County Party Standing Committee Member and succeeded as the Party Secretary of Heping Town, and Qin Xiao was appointed as the Deputy County Mayor.

After announcing the appointments, Xu Minghao gave a very brief summary, and the meeting ended.

Zhu Jiahua walked out of the conference room surrounded by the crowd. Zhao Liqiang, who felt like he was being roasted on a fire, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Walking behind the crowd, after exiting the conference room, he sneaked away along the wall.

He felt that everyone's gaze at him was filled with mockery and ridicule. The only thing on his mind now was to leave Yushu County as soon as possible.

He didn't want to stay in Yushu County for even one more second; he felt that if he stayed for another quarter of an hour, he would be at risk of suffocating to death.

So, like a thief, he went to his Office, grabbed his prepared personal items, gave a few perfunctory words to his secretary, and went downstairs while his secretary was still in a state of confusion.

After Zhao Liqiang went downstairs, he drove his private car away as if he were fleeing.

Zhu Jiahua did not intend to stay, so he declined Lin Zifeng's invitation to stay for lunch. He shook hands and said goodbye to everyone one by one. Not seeing Zhao Liqiang, his eyes paused slightly, but he didn't take it too seriously.

Wei Ting, however, noticed the subtle change in Zhu Jiahua's expression. She was a staunch supporter of Lin Zifeng and knew some inside information that others did not.

She knew that in order to advance his position, Zhao Liqiang had used some despicable means against Lin Zifeng, so she did not sympathize with Zhao Liqiang's plight and was very hostile toward him.

Therefore, Wei Ting revealed a meaningful smile.