Life Reset: I’m the Master in the Officialdom

Especially for those job adjustments below the deputy director level, they can often be completed smoothly through internal decision-making and arrangements within the Propaganda Department.

Although before this, Ju Zaiqi and Wentao had clearly divided the scope of work responsibilities, such as things like this, as long as there is Wentao's signature and approval, it can be implemented, but after all, this is related to key personnel issues, so Wentao still has some concerns in his heart. After thinking it over again and again, he decided to go to Ju Zaiqi in person to discuss it and listen to his opinions and suggestions.

When night fell quietly and the clock pointed to past eight o'clock, Wentao finally finished processing all the documents that were piling up on his hands.

He let out a long sigh, then slowly stood up, stretched his slightly stiff body, and walked out of the solemn and heavy gate of the provincial party committee compound.

At this moment, a low gurgling sound suddenly came from Wentao's abdomen, breaking the tranquility of the night.

I called Sun Chenghu over and had a couple of drinks to "relax."

It is September, the golden autumn season, the weather is pleasant, and the breeze brings a hint of coolness. This season is a good time to eat barbecue.

Besides, Wentao and Sun Chenghu had just arrived in this city not long ago. They were unfamiliar with the place and they wanted to experience Anyang’s rich and colorful “night life” for themselves!

They came to a roadside stall that was doing quite a booming business.

The stall was bustling with people and looked quite good, so the two of them chose to sit there without hesitation.

As soon as we sat down, a nimble waiter came over quickly with a menu in hand and asked enthusiastically, "What would you like to eat, brothers?"

Wentao first looked around and carefully examined the customers at the stall.

He found that most people were wearing white shirts, black trousers, and leather shoes, which had almost become the standard outfit for everyone.

Obviously, most of these people came from the provincial party committee compound.

It was the perfect time for late-night snacks after overtime work, and the surrounding food stalls largely relied on the workers at the provincial party committee compound for their livelihoods.

Wentao then took the menu and, after a moment's thought, ordered a grilled fish and some beef and mutton skewers. He then selected two refreshing and appetizing cold dishes, along with some ice cubes and a few bottles of cold beer.

Not long after, the two cold dishes and ice-cold beer were quickly served on the table.

Seeing this, the two men hurriedly raised their glasses and clinked them together, making a crisp and pleasant sound.

Then, Wentao tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, pouring the glass of cold and refreshing beer into his stomach.

In an instant, a refreshing and comfortable feeling spread throughout his body like an electric current, and he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of satisfaction.

At this moment, it is probably hard for anyone to imagine that this executive vice minister of the Propaganda Department would be so casual as to roll up his trouser legs and sit leisurely on this simple roadside stall, savoring the delicious mutton skewers and drinking the cool beer with great heartiness.

"Minister, look at the people sitting at this stall. It seems that they are all staff members of our compound! They have just got off work at this time. This situation has never happened in our Bengang!" Sun Chenghu said as he picked up a skewer of lamb without hesitation, opened his mouth and took a big bite, eating it with such delicious taste.

Although he usually looks careless and like a rough guy, after following Wentao for a long time, he has more or less honed a pair of keen eyes that are good at observing people's words and expressions.

Hearing what Sun Chenghu said, Wen Tao smiled slightly and responded slowly: "That's right! The provincial party committee is naturally different from our local units. The staff of the provincial party committee shoulders the important mission of transmitting information up and down. Many work tasks are heavy and urgent, and they have to rely on overtime to complete them smoothly. This is the working rhythm of the provincial party committee! When I have the opportunity to go to Beijing in the future, I will take you to broaden your horizons and let you know what real busyness is. There, working overtime until twelve o'clock in the evening is commonplace!" After speaking, Wen Tao showed a meaningful smile on his face.

After hearing this, Sun Chenghu couldn't help but widen his eyes and began to think about the work situation in the capital.

Back then, he was just a poor boy who had just retired from the army and had achieved nothing. If he had not been fortunate enough to follow Minister Wentao, how could he have such a glorious life today?

Since following the minister, his life has been like a cheat. Not only has he become more knowledgeable, but he has also met many people whom he would have never been able to meet before.

He firmly believed that one day, Minister Wentao would be transferred to work in Beijing, and when that time came, the minister would definitely take him with him to let him experience more excitement and prosperity.

After the meal, since they both drank some wine, they simply didn't drive and just strolled along the road.

When they were about to reach the provincial party committee's staff quarters, two people from Beijing suddenly appeared and stopped them.

"It's so late, what are you doing here? Take out your ID cards, do you want to go to Nuchang?" A policeman said, pointing to the small red building not far away.

Both of them frowned, and before Wen Tao could say anything, Sun Chenghu said, "We live nearby, we want to go home!"

The policeman looked like he saw through me, smiled, and said, "Don't think I don't know! Anyone who comes here is up to no good! Come back with me to the station for investigation! Otherwise, each of you will be fined 200 yuan! It's your choice!"

When Wen Tao heard the police's words, his brows furrowed even deeper. How could this be called a people's policeman? What's the difference between him and a bandit?

These policemen are police officers and auxiliary police officers from a nearby police station. They usually lie in ambush near the "Little Red Building" and specifically extort people coming out of it!

But it’s so late today and we haven’t caught a single big fish!

It happened that Wentao and Sun Chenghu passed by here, and it seemed that they were going to the Little Red Building as well, so they decided to take the money first and do the business later!

They used to be invincible here! Everyone who came out of the Little Red Building would pay the fine obediently under their verbal intimidation, but this time when they met Wen Tao, that was not necessarily the case!