The Official Ladder: I ascend to the pinnacle of power, wielding the power of life and death.

"Moreover, I feel that Director Chen Yajing is also interested in you."

Chen Wei said, "If you pursue her, you'll definitely succeed. As long as you don't make any mistakes, you'll be waiting for a promotion when the time limit is reached."

"Brother Wei, don't talk nonsense. If Director Ya Jing finds out, she'll definitely cause trouble for me, if not you."

Jiang Yiming said, "You've finished asking about the gossip, so I won't chat with you anymore. I have a lot of things to deal with."

"Okay, I won't block your phone line anymore, so that Director Ya Jing won't be unable to call. Let's have a good chat after dinner tonight."

A few minutes after hanging up, Chen Yajing called.

"Secretary Yiming, I'll be leaving in a few days. Before I go, I'd like to get together with some old friends. I wonder if you have time?"

"Director Ya Jing is leaving Xinping County, and I will make time for her no matter how busy I am."

Jiang Yiming smiled and said, "I'll arrange a farewell dinner for you tonight."

"Thank you for your kindness, Secretary Yiming. I have made all the arrangements and am just waiting for your arrival."

Chen Yajing smiled.

"Then I'll set up another table another day. Send me the address to my phone and I'll come over when I'm done with this."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yiming tidied up and prepared to go over.

At this moment, Sun Yujun called and said he would pick him up and go over together.

Jiang Yiming agreed.

Sun Yujun is currently still in the Organization Department, where he serves as a member of the department's leadership.

At that time, he, Sun Yujun, and Chen Yajing entered the Organization Department together.

He and Chen Yajing were newcomers, while Sun Yujun was transferred from the county discipline inspection commission.

Sun Yujun and Jiang Yiming met up more often, while Chen Yajing, being rather aloof, participated less frequently.

Three years have passed, and all three have changed quite a bit.

Sun Yujun personally drove to pick up Jiang Yiming.

"Secretary Yiming, since you have some time, I'd like to share my personal thoughts with you."

"We just chat in private, there's no need to be so formal."

Jiang Yiming, sitting in the passenger seat, laughed and said, "You make it sound like I don't want to see you since you've come to me."

“Secretary Yiming, I didn’t mean that. As you know, my uncle is close to Secretary Xuan Gui.”

Sun Yujun said, "I haven't visited you many times, please forgive me."

I understand your difficulties.

Jiang Yiming didn't care.

In officialdom, every action is magnified infinitely.

Sun Yujun's uncle is the head of the National Development and Reform Commission and is very close to Jiang Xuangui. If Sun Yujun visits him every few days, it will definitely affect his uncle.

“Secretary Yiming, I would like to apply to go to a township for training. My uncle has already reported to Secretary Xuangui, and he has basically agreed to let me go to the township.”

Sun Yujun said, "Secretary Yiming, please offer your valuable suggestions."

“You’ve always worked in county-level government offices and have never worked in a township. This lack of township work experience will be detrimental to your future promotion. Township work is also very demanding and challenging, so it’s a good thing that you’ve volunteered to go there for training. I fully support you.”

Jiang Yiming knew that Sun Yujun was seeking his opinion mainly because he wanted Jiang Yiming to vote in favor of him.

If he can pass this test himself, then his appointment to a township position will be a done deal.

"Thank you for your support, Secretary Yiming. I will definitely work hard and not let Secretary Yiming down."

Sun Yujun was thrilled to receive Jiang Yiming's affirmative reply.

Although he served as a member of the Organization Department of the County Party Committee, he did not have much real power.

After all, they were ranked at the bottom in the Organization Department's rankings.

In personnel matters, even the head of the organization department doesn't have much say, let alone him, a member of the department committee.

It would be different if he went down to the township level. With his status as a member of the ministry, he could at least become a township head.

If the leadership is supportive, it's not impossible for him to be directly appointed as the township party secretary.

"Secretary Yiming, I heard that the secretary of Menlou Township is about to be transferred. Do you think I have a chance?"

Sun Yujun asked cautiously.

Jiang Yiming glanced at the other party and smiled, "I'll say it again: I strongly support you. As for whether you can take the position of township party secretary, the decision rests with Secretary Xuan Gui. I will not interfere with your appointment."

Sun Yujun breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that although Jiang Xuangui was the top leader, Jiang Yiming's side currently held the advantage.

As far as he knew, Jiang Yiming was deeply favored by Wei Shanghua, the Party Secretary of the Municipal Committee.

Even in Xinping County, Jiang Yiming had the ability to contend with Jiang Xuangui, the county party secretary.

In order to restrain Jiang Xuangui, County Magistrate Zhang Yuntao often sided with Jiang Yiming.

Zhao Zhenlin, the head of their organization department, is a staunch supporter of Jiang Yiming.

In addition, Chen Xujian, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, was also very close to Jiang Yiming.

These people are the members of the five-person team, and they are also the key figures who determine his position.

If Jiang Yiming objects, there is still a certain probability that he will not be able to become the official.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Chen Yajing, Chen Wei, and Su Yun were all there.

They all worked in the Organization Department.

At that time, Chen Wei was the head of the cadre section, and Su Yun was a staff member who was seconded to the cadre section.

Chen Yajing was in her office, and Sun Yujun was in the Cadre Supervision Section.

Three years later, all of them have made great progress, with Jiang Yiming catching up and surpassing them.

Jiang Yiming naturally sat in the main seat, with Chen Yajing to his left and Su Yun to his right.

Chen Yajing has long, flowing hair. She has a rather aloof personality and an aura that makes her seem like a queen.

On the right, Su Yun has short hair and a faint scent of perfume. She looks capable yet elegant.

It would be a lie to say Sun Yujun wasn't envious when he saw Jiang Yiming sitting between the two beautiful women.

With the two beauties frequently clinking glasses with Jiang Yiming, even Chen Wei, who was standing to the side, sighed that he and Sun Yujun shouldn't have come.

This is just asking for trouble.

The five of them ate and chatted, reminiscing about the time they worked together in the Organization Department.

Time was short. After the dinner, Jiang Yiming originally planned to hitch a ride home with Sun Yujun, but Chen Yajing stopped him.

"Secretary Yiming, I don't live far away, shall we take a walk together?"

"Okay."

Jiang Yiming couldn't refuse, so he said to Sun Yujun, "Yujun, please take this opportunity to take Director Su home."

"It is my honor to serve such a beautiful lady. Secretary Yiming, rest assured, I will make sure she is delivered to her destination."

Sun Yujun knew that Jiang Yiming and Su Yun had a past relationship that was not clearly defined, so he naturally treated Su Yun with extra courtesy.

Su Yun originally wanted to leave with Jiang Yiming, but when Chen Yajing called out to Jiang Yiming, she had no choice but to say goodbye and leave somewhat reluctantly.

"Look at Su Yun's reluctant eyes. I really can't understand how such an outstanding girl could be so infatuated with you."

Chen Yajing said, "I will not compromise myself for any man. If I don't like him, fine, I'll just find another one. You want me to bow down? No way."

"Ahem, Director Ya Jing, you asked me to walk with you, not just to put eye drops on me, right?"

Jiang Yiming was both amused and exasperated; he hadn't provoked her at all.