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"Secretary, you're busy, so I won't disturb your work."

Jiang Yiming walked out.

He didn't need to think about the outcome; Jiang Xuangui would definitely agree and would certainly send him to Xigou Township.

After all, he is currently the deputy secretary of the park. Even if he is not promoted, it is impossible for him to be transferred from the position of deputy secretary to the position of deputy mayor of Menlou Township. The only possibility is that he will become the deputy secretary of Xigou Township, which is at least a lateral transfer.

However, Xigou Township is a relatively underdeveloped area, so it naturally cannot compare with the industrial park in all aspects.

Even though they were both deputy secretaries, it was still considered a demotion.

However, he couldn't worry about that anymore.

No sooner had Jiang Yiming left than Jiang Xuangui summoned Wang Xianming, a member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee and Executive Deputy County Head.

"Secretary, are you looking for me?"

Wang Xianming smiled.

He stood by Jiang Xuangui's side from beginning to end, and was deeply appreciated and trusted by Jiang Xuangui.

“Xianming, Liu Hui from the park just came to see me. She complained that Jiang Yiming has sidelined her.”

Jiang Xuangui said, "I called Jiang Yiming over and gave him a heads-up, but who knew that this kid would actually tell me he wanted to move to another seat."

"He can just move it whenever he wants. I thought it was when Ma Qiyun was the Party Secretary."

Wang Xianming said, "Secretary, you should criticize him severely and make him realize his place."

“At first I thought he wanted to serve as the secretary in another township, but he said he wanted to go to another place to serve as a deputy. I don’t know if he was just being stubborn or if he really had that idea.”

"Oh, he applied to take a deputy position in another place?"

Wang Xianming laughed and said, "Whether he's just being stubborn or he really has this idea, let's just grant his wish."

“His prestige in the industrial park is too great. It’s basically impossible for Liu Hui to make any progress. Even if you warn Jiang Yiming again, others will still follow Jiang Yiming’s lead. Since Jiang Yiming has brought it up himself, then transfer him away.”

“I had thought about it before, but Jiang Yiming’s reputation was too great. Not only did Ma Qiyun support him, but Secretary Wei also paid close attention to him. If I hadn’t done my job with Secretary Wei beforehand, I wouldn’t have been able to transfer Liu Hui to the park as secretary. Fortunately, the news of the park’s upgrade came after our personnel adjustments. If the news had come out a few days earlier, Jiang Yiming’s position as a section chief would definitely have been resolved, and even Secretary Wei would have spoken up for him.”

Jiang Xuangui said, "But now that the die is cast, even if Ma Qiyun is unhappy, it's no use."

"Your considerations are more comprehensive, Secretary. You reported to Secretary Wei immediately after the personnel meeting, which turned the situation from passive to active."

"Your tactic of making an example of someone is indeed very effective."

Wang Xianming laughed and said, "Those Standing Committee members who used to follow Ma Qiyun have become much more obedient lately, and they are much more polite to me. Even that old fox Su Huaizhang doesn't dare to contradict you in meetings, big or small."

"Yes, that's why I'm willing to risk offending Standing Committee member Ma Qiyun to suppress Jiang Yiming. Only by making those people realize that I am the top leader of Xinping County and that Ma Qiyun is a thing of the past can my work be carried out more effectively."

Jiang Xuangui said, "Now that the results are in, I'm wondering whether to transfer Jiang Yiming. If it angers Ma Qiyun or even Secretary Wei, then it would be a loss."

"That's simple. Zhao Zhenlin is familiar with Jiang Yiming, and he's also the Minister of the Organization Department. Just have him talk to Jiang Yiming. If Jiang Yiming is still angry and insists on being transferred, then we'll just go with the flow. Even Ma Qiyun can't say anything, since it was Zhao Zhenlin who made the talk, and Jiang Yiming applied for it himself."

"The solution you suggested is feasible."

Jiang Xuangui laughed and said, "I hope Jiang Yiming has some backbone and insists on leaving, so that Liu Hui can gain a foothold."

With that in mind, Jiang Xuangui called Zhao Zhenlin directly.

“Minister Zhenlin, please take some time to have a heart-to-heart talk with Jiang Yiming and the other members of the Party Working Committee. Comrade Liu Hui has just been transferred to work in the park, and I’m sure they have a lot of thoughts. As the Minister of Organization, you need to keep abreast of the cadres’ thoughts.”

"Okay, I'll talk to them."

Zhao Zhenlin knew that Jiang Xuangui had asked him to step in and appease Jiang Yiming and the others, as had been the case in the past.

Zhao Zhenlin did not contact Jiang Yiming during working hours, but waited until after work to call him.

"Yiming, do you have time to get together tonight? It's been a while since we had dinner together."

"My former boss invited me to keep the appointment, and no matter how busy I am, I will put down my work to keep the appointment."

The two agreed on a place and found a quiet little restaurant to eat and chat.

Upon learning that Jiang Yiming was considering leaving the park, Zhao Zhenlin asked, "Have you discussed your thoughts with Secretary Jiang?"

"I already said that, I just said it today."

Jiang Yiming laughed and said, "Could it be that Secretary Jiang sent you to do some ideological work on me?"

"It was indeed him who called, asking me to have a heart-to-heart talk with you."

Zhao Zhenlin frowned and said, "I guess he wants to transfer you away to give Liu Hui room to maneuver."

“But he also has to consider the thoughts of Minister Ma and others, so he sent me to find you. If I give him feedback that you really want to leave, then you’re definitely leaving.”

"Don't worry, I won't let him succeed. After all, there aren't any good positions for you right now."

“Old boss, I really want to leave. Staying in the park is no longer interesting. There’s an element of spite in it, but I also have a genuine desire to leave.”

Jiang Yiming said, "As the saying goes, two tigers cannot share one mountain. If I stay here, I will inevitably have a direct conflict with Liu Hui sooner or later. Rather than that, I might as well change my position and use my talents."

"Right now, the only remaining position for deputy secretary is in Xigou Township. In terms of rank, your transfer there would be a lateral move, but it's still a demotion from the city to a township. Won't you reconsider?"

“The words have already been spoken. If I don’t move now, Secretary Jiang will have even more complaints about me. Besides, didn’t Secretary Jiang promise to get me promoted to section chief within the year? It’s not too late to change positions then.”

Jiang Yiming was now in a very peaceful state of mind.

“Alright, since you put it that way, I will report to Secretary Jiang truthfully.”

Zhao Zhenlin patted Jiang Yiming on the shoulder and said, "Yiming, don't overthink it. Going through this incident might not be a bad thing for you. Do a good job, I've always had faith in you. Who knows, you might become my boss someday."

"You can't joke like that."

The two chatted and laughed, and went their separate ways after finishing their meal.

Three days later, the county party committee's organization department officially issued a document, transferring Jiang Yiming to Xigou Township as deputy secretary of the township party committee.

Although Jiang Yiming wanted to leave discreetly, his colleagues in the park still found out, and even the older colleagues who were usually late arrived at the park early.

Jiang Yiming was deeply moved to see so many colleagues from the park seeing him off.

He didn't say a word, just waved his hand, got into the car, and left the place where he had worked for nearly two years.

Those present waved their hands, their eyes filled with reluctance.