139: Chapter 139 He's only been here a few days, and he's already making me his assistant?

As Liu Jianguo's voice fell, the entire large office instantly fell silent.

The teacup in Zhou Fei's hand hung in mid-air, his face filled with resentment.

He had privately promised Liu Jianguo that since his own father had a good relationship with Wang Jingmin, the matter of his promotion to division chief was in the bag.

But for Liu Jianguo to publicly support Zhao Yang like this, what exactly was his game?

There was definitely something wrong here.

Sun Peng and Lv Bin had been joking around, but the smiles on their faces froze, as if they had been hit by a paralyzing spell.

Chen Xiaotong's hand, which had been flipping through documents, stopped moving, and she looked at Zhao Yang in surprise.

Since arriving at the Economic Division, she had never seen Liu Jianguo publicly praise a subordinate.

Zhao Yang smiled, revealing an expression of relief.

He guessed that during the hour or so that Liu Jianguo had been away, he must have gone to see Wang Jingmin, the Director of the Policy Research Office.

Since Secretary-General Zhang Hongtao had personally brought him in for his induction, even with his toes, Wang Jingmin would know that his background was extraordinary.

What he hadn't expected was that the Mayor of Tongan would actually return the favor at the Governor's executive meeting and claim credit for him.

Zhao Yang quickly stood up from his seat. "Chief Liu, you flatter me. I am a newcomer, and I still have much to learn from everyone in the future."

Sun Peng twisted his neck. "Division Chief Liu, even if he earned a first-class merit, he can't just..."

Zhou Fei shot a glare at him, and Sun Peng immediately shut his mouth.

In government circles, the biggest taboo is firing off without understanding the situation.

If you offend someone while being clueless, you won't even know how you died when the time comes.

Zhou Fei quickly stood up and said with a smile, "Division Chief Liu is right. I have read Section Chief Zhao's report, and the level is indeed far above ours."

Gao Wenbo held a cigarette in his mouth, watching the crowd in front of him with cold eyes.

The structure of the Economic Division was likely going to change in the future.

Governor's Office.

Wang Jingmin knocked on the door and placed Zhao Yang's research report in front of Sun Zhendong with both hands.

"Governor, here is the document you requested."

Sun Zhendong opened the file and his gaze fell on the signature line.

"How is this young man named Zhao Yang performing at your place?"

Wang Jingmin: ?

You haven't even met him, how do you know he's a young man?

He realized it instantly. No wonder Secretary-General Zhang Hongtao had personally brought the person over; the root of it lay here.

Wang Jingmin's face blossomed into a smile. "Reporting to the Governor, although Comrade Zhao Yang is young, he is very capable, has forward-thinking ideas, and is a rare talent."

Sun Zhendong nodded calmly, showing no emotion.

"Forward-thinking is good. Our Jianghan Province's economy is lagging behind, and if we want to catch up with the developed coastal provinces, we need young talents with forward-thinking minds."

Having said that, Sun Zhendong paused and looked up at Wang Jingmin:

"Jingmin, after joining the WTO, land and labor costs in developed coastal provinces have increased, and some enterprises have already begun to relocate to the interior. What should our Jianghan Province do?"

Wang Jingmin did not expect Sun Zhendong to suddenly ask such a serious question.

This concerned the future development direction of the entire province and could not be spoken of casually.

He pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly:

"Governor, this topic is too broad. I will go back, convene the various divisions, and study it properly."

Sun Zhendong nodded in understanding. "Call that young man named Zhao Yang over. I want to hear his opinion first."

Wang Jingmin was shocked again.

Zhao Yang could produce a high-quality research report; perhaps he had guidance from an expert.

Or perhaps he had known about the reform measures of individual enterprises in Nanyue Province in advance and copied them.

Are you really treating him like a god?

But since the Governor had spoken, he could only comply.

He took out his mobile phone and dialed Liu Jianguo's number:

"Jianguo, have Comrade Zhao Yang come to the Governor's office immediately. Governor Sun is here."

There were several vice Governors, and everyone habitually addressed them as Governor, so he had to clarify, fearing that Zhao Yang might make a mistake.

Liu Jianguo's hand trembled, and the phone almost fell to the ground.

What kind of dog shit luck did this kid Zhao Yang have? A single report could get him summoned by the Governor personally?

He went to the large office next door and walked over to Zhao Yang:

"Section Chief Zhao, put down your work and go to the Governor's office. Governor Sun Zhendong is waiting for you."

Although Liu Jianguo's voice was low, the others heard it clearly.

Zhou Fei felt sour inside. Why? He had been at the Provincial Government for eight years and had only seen the Governor from a distance a few times.

Zhao Yang had only been here a few days, and he was already summoned by the Governor?

He had to go back and ask his old man, who was the Director of the General Office, to find out what kind of background this kid had.

The others cast envious glances at Zhao Yang.

Zhao Yang closed the document and stood up.

Arriving at the Governor's office, he saw the door was ajar. Zhao Yang raised his hand and knocked, neither too heavily nor too lightly.

"Please come in!"

Sun Zhendong's steady voice came from inside the room.

Zhao Yang stepped inside and greeted him proactively:

"Hello Governor Sun, hello Director Wang. I am Zhao Yang from the Economic Division of the Policy Research Office."

Sun Zhendong waved at Zhao Yang, signaling him to sit next to Wang Jingmin.

"Comrade Zhao Yang, the research report is very well written and very insightful. According to Mayor Tian Hao's report, the restructuring work is also progressing very smoothly."

He moved to the sofa and sat down, personally pouring water for Wang Jingmin and Zhao Yang.

Wang Jingmin was stunned. The Governor pouring water personally?

Just as he was stunned, Zhao Yang had already stood up, his tone neither humble nor arrogant:

"Governor, let me handle the water. If there is anything you need, just command me."

Wang Jingmin's worldview shattered:

This guy is so young, is he not intimidated even when meeting big leaders?

How is he acting like he's back in his own home?

Sun Zhendong smiled slightly, handed the kettle to Zhao Yang, and asked the same question he had just asked Wang Jingmin.

Zhao Yang filled the water for the three of them, his brain spinning rapidly as he searched his memories from his previous life.

After a while, Zhao Yang spoke:

"Governor Sun, Director Wang, if I guess correctly, the industrial relocation from developed provinces is not targeting only our Jianghan Province. Jiangxi Province and Jingchu Province should also be within the scope of the investors' considerations."

Sun Zhendong nodded slightly.

Wang Jingmin was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected this young man to have such a global perspective.

Zhao Yang continued, "To develop the economy and attract foreign investors, what the government can do is nothing more than tax cuts, fee reductions, low-price land transfers, and providing good service."

"If everyone does this, it will eventually lead to vicious competition."

Having said this, Zhao Yang stopped.

Wang Jingmin nodded slightly, seemingly enlightened.

Sun Zhendong's eyes lit up, signaling Zhao Yang to continue.

Zhao Yang picked up his teacup to moisten his throat and continued:

"The preferential policies that others can offer, we must also offer in full. There is one more important point: to identify our province's advantageous industries and take the path of investment promotion through business connections and industrial chain recruitment, focusing on differentiated development."

"Differentiated development? Hmm, this idea is quite good," Sun Zhendong praised.

He immediately looked at Wang Jingmin: "Jingmin, let's call this topic 'Suggestions on the Future Industrial Development Direction of Jianghan Province'."

"Go back, discuss it seriously, and write a formal report to report to me."

Returning to the Policy Research Office, Wang Jingmin immediately convened a meeting of all members of the Economic Division.

The division chief, Tian Jingfeng, who was rarely seen, finally appeared.

Wang Jingmin announced in front of everyone in the Economic Division:

"Governor Zhendong has personally assigned us a project called 'Suggestions on the Future Industrial Development Direction of Jianghan Province'."

"This project will be led by Zhao Yang, with Jianguo assisting Zhao Yang in personnel division, and Jingfeng responsible for the initial review of the manuscript."

Liu Jianguo opened his mouth, wanting to speak but not daring to.

This kid has only been here a few days, and he's making me play second fiddle to him?