The pursuit of a position in officialdom

"Director Li, you are really good at complimenting people. It's still early, Director Li, please come to the Beijing Office and sit for a while." Zhu Hongfan invited.

"Director Zhu, I won't bother you today. You know, I finally came back to Beijing once, and if I don't go home to see my children and wife, I will be scolded." Li Wujiang said self-deprecatingly.

"Director Li is really a good role model among men."

When Li Wujiang returned home, Fang Shuxin was not at home, and Xiaoxue was at home taking care of the children. Li Wujiang stayed at home with An An to play.

"Xiaoxue, is there anything going on at home recently?"

"Brother Li, there is nothing going on at home, everything is fine, but Miss Dong has been coming here frequently recently." Xiaoxue said.

"Oh, Xiaoxue, when are you going to marry Xiaowei? When the time comes, let Sister Shuxin take care of it for you."

At this point, Xiaoxue was a little shy, "Brother Li, I'm still young, and I want to wait another two years before getting married."

"Xiaoxue, you are not young anymore. If you wait any longer, Xiaowei may find other girls." Li Wujiang teased Xiaoxue.

"He dares." Xiaoxue laughed after she finished speaking.

Fang Shuxin came back very late at night. Seeing Li Wujiang waiting for her at home, the two of them hugged each other.

"Husband, you are amazing. You have only been to Jining Province for a few days and you have recruited a young girl." Fang Shuxin said jokingly.

"Wife, I am wronged. I just picked up a talent for Changting Company." Li Wujiang said shamelessly.

"You are really good at picking up. How come you can pick up beautiful women every time, but you don't pick up a handsome guy."

"There is no way. I can only blame myself for not having a chance with handsome guys."

"You are quibbling. The girl this time is good-looking. Don't you have any ideas?"

"I swear to God, I have always been concerned about my wife in Jining."

"I think you have the heart to steal, but not the courage to steal."

Whoever the two people said, the call came. It turned out to be Chen Yingying's call. She called Li Wujiang so late, and Fang Shuxin was still there. Li Wujiang was a little embarrassed.

Li Wujiang saw Fang Shuxin staring at him. In order to prove his innocence, Li Wujiang picked up the phone and turned on the hands-free. He said first, "Yingying, it's so late, what's the matter with the call?"

"Brother Li, is it inconvenient for you to talk now?"

This sentence made Li Wujiang a little more embarrassed. Seeing Fang Shuxin looking at him meaningfully, Li Wujiang said calmly, "It's convenient. What's the matter?"

"Brother Li, my father came to Beijing and wanted to thank you for worrying about my work."

Li Wujiang's heart suddenly dropped when he heard Chen Yingying say this. "Yingying, Governor Chen is also in Beijing. You should have told me earlier, I will pick him up at the airport. Well, you have arranged it today. OK, I will visit Governor Chen tomorrow." After that, Li Wujiang hung up the phone.

"Not bad, the girl's father came to thank you in person." Fang Shuxin certainly heard from the voice that there was nothing between the two people, and deliberately teased Li Wujiang.

"That's not right. Governor Chen suddenly came to Beijing, and he came to Beijing with Secretary Li one after another. It can't be such a coincidence." Li Wujiang said to himself.

Fang Shuxin saw that Li Wujiang was thinking about something, so she stopped teasing him. "The two of them didn't make an appointment."

Fang Shuxin's bold words reminded Li Wujiang that this was really possible. Why did Li Weiguo ask him to visit Mu Liancheng? Was it really for personnel transfer? If you can't figure it out, just ignore him. With beauty around, it would be a pity not to take advantage of the beautiful night and beautiful scenery to have fun. Li Wujiang picked up Fang Shuxin beside him and started to move his hands. Although the two were an old couple, they still had fun as husband and wife.

Early in the morning, Li Wujiang took Fang Shuxin to the hotel to visit Chen Baojia. Chen Yingying greeted Li Wujiang at the door of the hotel early, and saw Li Wujiang and Fang Shuxin coming together. Chen Yingying stepped back in fear.

"What's wrong? Yingying is so timid when she sees your President Fang. Your President Fang is not a female tiger, so scary." Li Wujiang said jokingly.

"Who said I was afraid of President Fang. Hello, President Fang, why did you bother to come here in person?" Chen Yingying spoke less loudly than usual.

"I came to visit the families of our employees to see what opinions they have about our company so that our company can do better." Fang Shuxin said with a smile.

"Let's go, President Fang, Director Li, my father is waiting for you in the reception room." Chen Yingying led the way in front of Li Wujiang and others.

When Chen Baojia saw Li Wujiang coming with his wife, he immediately stood up, walked forward a few steps, stretched out his hand and shook hands with Fang Shuxin, "President Fang, thank you for your visit, you are Yingying's leader now, and I should have visited you."

Chen Baojia looked at Li Wujiang with his wife, which was a bit interesting. This showed that Li Wujiang did not regard him as an outsider, which was a good signal. He came to Beijing this time and made an appointment with Li Weiguo in advance.

Chapter 408: Official Brokers, Good or Bad

He and Li Weiguo had talked several times, and the two had similar political views, so he gradually moved closer to Li Weiguo. Mao Yumin had served in Jining Province for one term, and many people rumored that he would leave Jining Province. Among them, Yan Ming, Cheng Haifa, and Lu Wenming were all strong candidates for the governor. If Li Weiguo were to choose, he would definitely choose Chen Baojia, so the two had a basis for cooperation. This time in Beijing, Li Weiguo hoped to take Chen Baojia to meet the leaders of Beijing. Of course, Chen Baojia was not without people in Beijing, but the power behind him had gradually declined in recent years, and he could not move to a higher position. So he needed a stronger pusher. Li Weiguo was one. But Li Weiguo was not the best choice, because the upper echelons would not allow a faction to serve as the number one and number two of a province at the same time. At this time, Li Weiguo recommended Li Wujiang to Chen Baojia.

Chen Baojia had already taken Li Wujiang very seriously, but he did not expect Li Wujiang to have such ability. This is a provincial frontier official. Can this young man do it?

"Governor Chen, you are too polite. Yingying is a top student, but she is not talented enough to work in our company. Our company can attract talents like Yingying, and we should thank Governor Chen for his cultivation. Besides, Wujiang has received a lot of care from you in Jining Province, and we should thank you." Fang Shuxin acted very gracefully and naturally.

"Mr. Fang is so good at speaking, and you and Wujiang are worthy of being husband and wife, you two are really a perfect match."

After chatting for a while, Li Wujiang winked at Fang Shuxin, and Fang Shuxin called Chen Yingying to go shopping. Chen Yingying was still a little silly, and didn't know what the intention was, and didn't want to go out with Fang Shuxin. After his father reminded her, she reminded Chen Baojia that she had something to discuss with Li Wujiang in detail.

"Wujiang, you found a good wife."

"Yes, I think so too. It is my life's blessing to have such a wife."

"Wujiang, your family is from Beijing, how did you think of working in such a remote place like Jining?"

Li Wujiang thought that this was invited by Li Weiguo, but he couldn't say it out loud, "Governor Chen, I am a cadre of the organization, and I will go wherever I am needed. I also like challenges, and I hope to challenge myself and improve my personal abilities in a new environment."

"Yes, you are really different from other young people, you have ideas and are enterprising. Leaving such a comfortable and comfortable environment in Beijing, you are willing to work in a more difficult place. This is the vitality and spirit that a young person should have. Unlike us old comrades, we are old and can't play much residual heat in our posts. The future of Jining depends on you young people."

Li Wujiang is that kind of smart person. He understood what Chen Baojia said as soon as he heard it. Chen Baojia compared him with himself, just to say that he had a good background and unlimited prospects. But he lacked the value of playing a role in a position and hoped to get a higher position. This might be the reason why Li Weiguo asked him to find Mu Liancheng. Li Weiguo wanted him to act as a matchmaker between Mu Liancheng and Chen Baojia. Li Wujiang suddenly understood. "Governor Chen, you are being modest. You are in your prime and in good shape. Jining needs you to develop and give you advice. Governor Chen, you just happened to come to Beijing. I have an appointment with Minister Mu of the Organization Department at noon today. Minister Mu also likes to make friends. If it is convenient for you, Governor Chen, we can go to the appointment together."

"Oh, Wujiang and Minister Mu also know each other? Is that convenient?"

"Minister Mu and I are old acquaintances. When I worked in Huayuan, Minister Mu helped me. I have always regarded Minister Mu as an elder and teacher. Minister Mu likes to talk with leaders from various regions, which is also his greatest magic weapon for organizational work."

"Okay. If I can meet Minister Mu and listen to Minister Mu's speech, it will definitely be of great benefit to the development of our local work. But if I go there abruptly, it will be a bit inappropriate."

Seeing that Chen Baojia did not refuse, Li Wujiang knew that he guessed right. The person Chen Baojia was waiting for in Beijing this time was him.

"Governor Chen, I'll contact Minister Mu now to see if he's available. Wait a minute." Li Wujiang walked out after saying that.

Li Wujiang found a place where no one was. He didn't call Mu Liancheng first, but called Li Weiguo directly. He wanted to hear Li Weiguo's opinion. Unexpectedly, when he told Li Weiguo that Chen Baojia was also in Beijing, Li Weiguo just said "oh".

Li Wujiang told Li Weiguo that he had an appointment with Mu Liancheng. Li Weiguo said that it just so happened that Governor Chen was in Beijing, so he asked Li Wujiang to take Governor Chen to report to Minister Mu and bring his greetings to Mu Liancheng.

At this time, Li Wujiang had already determined his thoughts. He smiled bitterly, and it seemed that he was being used. However, this kind of use was also a benefit for Li Wujiang, that is, to pull Chen Baojia into his camp, and his development in Jining would be smoother in the future. Thinking of this, Li Wujiang called Mu Liancheng directly and reported the situation to Mu Liancheng. Li Wujiang felt that Mu Liancheng was stunned for a moment, but then asked Li Wujiang to arrange a suitable place. Li Wujiang knew that he agreed.

Li Wujiang arranged a meeting place for the two in a more private club. Li Wujiang asked Xiaowei to pick up Mu Liancheng in person.

Li Wujiang and Chen Baojia were waiting for Mu Liancheng at the door early. Li Wujiang looked at Chen Baojia beside him and was a little nervous. Perhaps this meeting would be related to Chen Baojia's future. Li Wujiang thought in his heart that even provincial and ministerial leaders would be equally nervous about their future prospects.

Li Wujiang personally introduced Chen Baojia to Mu Liancheng, and Chen Baojia excitedly shook Mu Liancheng's hands.

"Minister Mu, I have long admired you. I am honored to meet you today. Thank you very much for meeting with our local officials in your busy schedule."

"Governor Chen, you are too polite. I am also an official from the local area. Although I am working in Beijing now, we always serve the local area. When the local parents call, we will respond at any time."

Li Wujiang watched Mu Liancheng become more and more experienced. This is the influence of the officialdom in Beijing. He also heard that Mu Liancheng was going to take over as executive vice president, which is a step further and close to the center.

"Two leaders, let's go in and talk." Li Wujiang led in front.

"Has Governor Chen been working in Jining?" Mu Liancheng asked. In fact, as the deputy minister of the Organization Department, Mu Liancheng wanted to see Chen Baojia's personal resume, and he would call it out in minutes. It's just that the two met for the first time and needed a transition.

Chapter 409 Talented man and pretty girl, a match made in heaven

"Minister Mu, my hometown is Huayuan, but my father's generation came out earlier. I worked in Nanhu Province in the early years, and later transferred to Jining Province. I have been working in Jining for eight years now."

"Oh, Governor Chen is also from Huayuan. The three of us at the table are all from Huayuan. It seems that we are still very close."

With the reason of being fellow villagers, Mu Liancheng and Chen Baojia chatted happily. Li Wujiang acted as a waiter next to them.

"Governor Baojia, Wujiang is in Jining Province thanks to your care. Wujiang is young and bold at work. Sometimes he is undisciplined. You must discipline him for me in Jining."

Li Wujiang felt a little embarrassed when he heard Mu Liancheng talking about himself.

"Minister Mu, Wujiang has performed very well in our Jining. Not only has he done a good job in service, but he has also repeatedly put forward constructive suggestions in economic development and crisis management, which has been of great help to the development of Jining. We have to thank Minister Mu for cultivating such an excellent talent for Jining."

"Don't praise him, he will be very proud in a while. Look at this kid, he is still very proud now." Mu Liancheng pointed at Li Wujiang and said. Mu Liancheng's words made the two laugh.

Then Li Wujiang used the excuse of arranging a meal to give the two leaders 20 minutes to talk in detail.

This meeting was very pleasant and successful. Chen Baojia was very satisfied with Li Wujiang. Mu Liancheng felt that Li Wujiang had matured.

Li Weiguo still had things to do in Beijing, so Li Wujiang had free time to get together with his friends.

Zhao Qianlong was still running around the country to make investments during this period. This time, they finally got together in Beijing, so Li Wujiang asked them to have a meal together. At the same time, he also called Wang Shaohong and Xu Mingyuan, asking them to bring their families.

However, what Li Wujiang didn't expect was that the person Zhao Qianlong brought this time was Dong Yueyue. Li Wujiang looked at the two people and couldn't believe his eyes. The two of them had a lot of quarrels at the beginning, how come they are together again now? What's going on?

Dong Yueyue felt a little embarrassed when she saw Li Wujiang looking at them like this. Only then did she know that Fang Shuxin didn't tell Li Wujiang about her reconciliation with Zhao Qianlong.

"Brother Jiang, what's the look in your eyes? Why are you looking at us like this? Isn't it okay for us to reconcile?" As he said that, he deliberately hugged Dong Yueyue into his arms.

"Okay, okay, of course. You are a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven. If you don't get together, God will not forgive you."

After Li Wujiang finished speaking, everyone in the room laughed. Dong Yueyue was even more embarrassed to hide behind Zhao Qianlong.

At this time, Wang Shaohong came with her husband, and Xu Mingyuan came with his wife.

It was the first time that Li Wujiang met Wang Shaohong's husband. I heard that he worked in the public security department.

"Wujiang, this is my husband Shao Jun, who works in the Ministry of Public Security." Wang Shaohong introduced.

"Brother Shao, good, I've heard from Sister Hong that there is a great hero in the family. Today I see him and he is indeed majestic." Li Wujiang observed Shao Jun, who was several years older than Wang Shaohong, and should be in his forties. At this age, he should have a high position in the public security department.

"Wujiang, don't listen to your sister Hong's nonsense. It's our job to solve cases in the public security department. But your sister Hong nags me about you all day at home. If I didn't know, I would have thought she had a lover." Shao Jun's words made everyone laugh.

Li Wujiang's impression of Shao Jun changed. He didn't think that people working in the public security department were very rigid as rumored.

Then Xu Mingyuan also introduced his wife Zhang Qiao. Wang Shaohong and Xu Mingyuan felt that they could sit together with Li Wujiang and Zhao Qianlong because Li Wujiang looked up to them. After all, they all knew how big the families behind these two people were and how many people wanted to make friends with them.

"Wujiang, I heard that a major case happened in your Jining recently, and this case has become a case supervised by the ministry." After drinking, Shao Jun and Li Wujiang sat on the sofa on the side and chatted.