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

After finishing his overtime work at his company, Jiang Yiming rushed to the county's No. 1 High School to talk to his sister about this year's college entrance examination essay.

Although my younger sister was admitted to a top university in her previous life, she only scored 129 points in Chinese because her essay was not original enough, and thus missed her dream university.

So he was going to come over and ask her to come beforehand.

"Brother, why are you here?"

Jiang Qianqian asked in confusion.

"I'm here to see my sister, is that reason enough?"

Jiang Yiming rolled his eyes.

"Pfft, I don't believe it. You just miss my sister-in-law, don't you?"

Jiang Qianqian said, "Come on, I'll take you to see your sister-in-law."

"sister in law?"

Jiang Yiming looked completely bewildered.

"My best friend, Xia Shining."

Jiang Qianqian said disdainfully, "Don't think I didn't notice the way you looked at my best friend; it was very affectionate."

"Uh, don't shout that. It won't be good if Shi Ning finds out."

Jiang Yiming said.

"The first time I called her that, she blushed a little and told me not to call her that, but after that, she didn't object when I called her sister-in-law."

Jiang Qianqian smiled and said, "Brother, don't worry, with me here, I'll make sure you take good care of your sister-in-law."

Jiang Yiming shook his head, too lazy to dwell on the matter.

How's your preparation for the college entrance exam going?

How should I answer?

Jiang Qianqian stuck out her tongue and said, "Anyway, I don't care about the college entrance examination. I just don't know if it cares about me."

"Just have confidence and keep a calm mindset, and you will definitely do well on the exam."

Jiang Yiming said, "I came across a philosophical question before. Why don't you call Shi Ning over and help me analyze it?"

"Okay."

Jiang Qianqian called Xia Shining over.

"My brother misses you and asked me to call you over to see you."

Xia Shining blushed, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Shi Ning, don't listen to Qian Qian's nonsense. The college entrance exam is coming soon, so you should relax."

Jiang Yiming said.

"Yes, I know that Qianqian likes to joke with me."

Xia Shining nodded, stole a glance at Jiang Yiming, and then lowered her head again.

"Brother, didn't you say you wanted to talk about some philosophical questions? Come on, tell me!"

Jiang Qianqian was an impatient person and urged.

Jiang Yiming held up three fingers and said, "Analyze from different angles which of these three fingers is more useful."

"Is this the philosophical problem you're talking about?"

Jiang Qianqian looked like she had been deceived.

Xia Shining thought for a moment and said, "The index finger is very useful for picking things up, the middle finger is even more useful, but the ring finger doesn't seem to be very useful?"

"If I had to choose, I'd pick my index finger."

"What about you?"

Jiang Yiming looked at his younger sister.

"Personally, I prefer my middle finger to my index and ring fingers. Once, I wanted to eat a peach from the tree in front of my house, but I couldn't reach it no matter how I stretched. In the end, I used my longest middle finger to pry it off."

After Jiang Qianqian finished speaking, she looked at her brother and asked, "There's no standard answer to this kind of question, is there?"

“You’re right. There are many different conclusions to this kind of question, and there’s no single answer.”

Jiang Yiming said, "Just like everyone's dreams, some want to be police officers, some want to be doctors, and some want to be astronauts. Dreams are diverse."

Jiang Yiming pulled his sister and Xia Shining aside and talked about this issue for half an hour, with each person expressing their thoughts from different perspectives.

Jiang Yiming was relieved after hearing his younger sister offer some novel insights.

In my previous life, the college entrance exam essay question was a paragraph about which of the four graphic symbols was different from the other three. Different people gave different answers, but there was no right or wrong answer.

The final question requires you to write an essay on the topic "The answers are diverse." Any essay that relates to the thoughts and feelings evoked by the scholar regarding this question is acceptable.

The writing style is not limited, and the title is self-selected.

He believed that based on the discussion they had just had, his sister would definitely be able to write an excellent essay.

As for Xia Shining, he wasn't worried at all. If it weren't for the changes in his family in his previous life, getting into Tsinghua University and Peking University would have been a certainty.

After saying goodbye to his sister and Xia Shining, Jiang Yiming took Zhang Chong's car from the county's No. 1 High School to a farmhouse in Yusha Town.

"Director Jiang, since you're treating today, I won't argue with you. I'll treat you another day, but I'll cover the drinks tonight."

As soon as he got into the car, Zhang Chong began to express his opinion.

At a dinner party, alcohol usually accounts for the majority of the cost. If you bring Moutai or Wuliangye, the cost of the meal becomes negligible.

"Principal Zhang, there's no need to be so polite. I've already made all the arrangements."

"Director Jiang, if it weren't for you, Secretary Ma would never have thought of me. I am deeply grateful and will not say anything more. I hope you will give me this opportunity."

Zhang Chong said sincerely.

Jiang Yiming didn't refuse any longer and nodded, saying, "Then I'll follow Principal Zhang's arrangements."

They arrived just as Tang Guangyong and Wan Wenbing got out of the car.

"Director Tang, Wenbing, you arrived quickly."

Jiang Yiming stepped forward and shook hands with Tang Guangyong.

"I dare not be late for Director Jiang's dinner party."

Tang Guangyong smiled.

"Let me introduce you to each other. This is Principal Zhang of the county's No. 1 High School. These two are Tang Guangyong, a member of the Party Committee and Director of the Political Department of the Public Security Bureau, and Wan Wenbing, a police officer from the Kaiyuan Subdistrict Office Police Station, who is also my junior high school classmate."

Jiang Yiming explained.

"Hello, Director Tang. Hello, Chief Wan."

Zhang Chong was also a seasoned veteran, and he promoted people by calling them "ranks".

"I have long heard of Principal Zhang's reputation and have always wanted to visit him, but I have never had the opportunity."

Tang Guangyong smiled, took out a cigarette, and handed one to each person.

"Director Tang is joking. I should be the one going to the Public Security Bureau to report to Director Tang."

Zhang Chong quickly asked, "What are your instructions, Director Tang?"

"I wouldn't dare to instruct you or seek your advice."

Tang Guangyong said, "My sister-in-law graduated from a teacher's college and was assigned to a township. She has always wanted to get into our county's No. 1 High School, but she doesn't know how she can get in."

“There are a lot of teachers who want to get into the county’s top high school. We have relevant policies for the outstanding ones, but it is extremely difficult to switch from junior high school to senior high school, especially from a rural town to the city.”

Zhang Chong gave a vague answer.

"Director Jiang and I are old acquaintances. If Principal Zhang has any connections, I hope you can keep an eye out for us."

Tang Guangyong pulled Jiang Yiming along.

Zhang Chong was brought by Jiang Yiming, so the two must have a good relationship, and he might be able to give Jiang Yiming some face.

“Principal Zhang, Director Tang is like an older brother to me and cares about me a lot. If there is such an opportunity, please keep an eye out for him.”

Jiang Yiming spoke up.

“Since the two leaders have personally spoken up, no matter how difficult it may be, I will find a way to overcome it and try my best to get this done within three months.”

Zhang Chong stated his position directly.

"Oh, thank you, Principal Zhang. I'll have to toast you a few more times later."

Tang Guangyong was overjoyed. He had been quite troubled by his sister-in-law's matter, but he never expected that a meal would resolve the issue so easily.

But he also knew that Zhang Chong hadn't agreed to this because of him, but only after Jiang Yiming spoke up.

Not only that, but a specific processing time was also given, which shows how much Zhang Chong cares about Jiang Yiming's opinion.

He owed Jiang Yiming this favor, but he didn't make any statement about it.

Having reached this position, one understands many things clearly, so there's no need to make too many statements; keeping it in mind is more important.

Suddenly, he thought of Wan Wenbing, who had come with him.

This was specifically instructed by Jiang Yiming to be brought by him.

"Wenbing, how many years have you been working?"

"Director Tang, I've been working here for four years."

Wan Wenbing responded somewhat reservedly.

After all, he was just a low-level police officer in a neighborhood office, while the person in front of him was a leader from the county bureau.

Someone even the head of the department has to treat with utmost care.

"It's time to mention four years."

Tang Guangyong said, "I remember you received a third-class merit award a few days ago. With that as a guarantee, promotion is no problem. Have you thought about which township you'd like to go to?"

Kaiyuan Subdistrict Office is located in the county government seat, a very important position. Given his status, he cannot directly promote Wan Wenbing to the position of deputy director of the subdistrict office.

However, in the townships below, he can still get approval to promote one or two people.

Wan Wenbing was somewhat agitated and didn't know how to respond.

"Wenbing, don't be shy. When the leader asks you a question, it's an opportunity for you. You should express your opinion promptly and seize the opportunity."

Jiang Yiming patted Wan Wenbing on the shoulder.

Wan Wenbing nodded and quickly said, "I want to go to Yusha Town. If the leaders give me the opportunity, I will definitely live up to their expectations, perform my duties diligently, and safeguard the peace of this area!"

"Wenbing, have you ever thought about staying at Kaiyuan Subdistrict Office?"

Jiang Yiming spoke up.

If Wan Wenbing wanted to stay, with him and Tang Guangyong stepping in, the matter wouldn't be difficult to resolve.

"Uh, never mind."

Wan Wenbing hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

“Brother Yiming, you don’t know this, but Wenbing’s boss, Xu Hui, is just a thug in uniform. He has neither ability nor integrity.”

Tang Guangyong shook his head and said, "But there's nothing we can do. He's protected by Secretary Guo Hongliang, so no one can touch him."

"It would be good for Wenbing to leave that place of trouble and go to Yusha Town."

"Alright, then I'll do as Brother Tang says."

"I'm just suggesting."

Tang Guangyong laughed and said, "Wenbing, as the saying goes, if you follow the leader, you'll have a bright future. Learn more from your classmate, Director Jiang."

"Brother Jiang has always been a role model for me."

Wan Wenbing was filled with excitement; if there hadn't been other people around, he would have already roared three times to the sky.

He used to think that he was destined to be just a lowly police officer, never imagining that his fate would be rewritten today.

He's about to be promoted from a junior police officer to the position of deputy director!

"Wenbing, no matter what position you hold, you must abide by the law. As long as you don't break the law, you can do whatever you want. But once you break the law, no one can save you!"

Jiang Yiming gave instructions.

After all, the public security department is a powerful department, and if Wan Wenbing cannot resist temptation, he could easily turn to the path of illegality.

"Brother Jiang, don't worry, I will remember your warning. I will never dare to do anything illegal or disorderly, otherwise I would be letting you down and letting down Director Tang and other leaders who have nurtured me!"

Wan Wenbing made a serious statement.

A few minutes of casual conversation changed the fate of two people.

This demonstrates the power of authority.

Subsequently, the people Jiang Yiming invited arrived one after another.

Chen Zixin, Mayor of Yusha Town, and Liu Sicheng, Deputy Mayor of Yusha Town.

Qiao Xiaomai, Director of Kaiyuan Subdistrict Office.

Luo Yan, Director of the Education Bureau.

Chen Wei, Deputy Minister of the Organization Department; Sun Yujun, Head of the Cadre Supervision Section; Chen Yajing, Office Staff Member; and Su Yun, a staff member seconded from the Cadre Section.

Wan Wenbing and Liu Sicheng felt a little nervous seeing so many powerful figures. They hadn't expected Jiang Yiming to have such influence, being able to invite so many leaders from core departments.

Jiang Yiming was somewhat lost in thought; he hadn't expected Su Yun to show up today.

"Yiming, what are you daydreaming about? Didn't you get enough of our beautiful Xiao Su when we were in the same office before?"

Chen Wei stepped forward and patted Jiang Yiming on the shoulder, laughing, "Xiao Su originally had something to do, but I told her that our old colleague and brother Jiang Yiming has been promoted, and that even if there's something very important, she should still come to congratulate him, so I persuaded her to come."

"Thank you for your support, Brother Wei."

Jiang Yiming said this, but inwardly he smiled bitterly.

He was actually reluctant to face Su Yun, after all, he felt guilty.

"The food and drinks are ready, please take your seats."

Jiang Yiming invited everyone to sit down.

Seeing that he was the lowest-ranking official, Liu Sicheng took the initiative to serve: "I'll rinsing the bowls and chopsticks for all the leaders."

"Mayor Liu, I'll take over."

Wan Wenbing quickly walked over and took the kettle from him.

“You are all leaders, and also Yiming’s guests, so I’ll take care of the service.”

Jiang Yongchen brought in the dishes and quickly took the kettle from him.

"This is Jiang Yongchen, the general manager of Yusha Winery, and also my cousin. Let him provide the service for everyone."

Jiang Yiming introduced Jiang Yongchen to everyone and reserved a seat for him.

Yesterday, it was all county leaders who were in charge of overall coordination and command, so it wasn't appropriate for anyone else to be present.

These people today are all close to him personally, and they are also powerful figures who get things done. Compared to Jiang Yongchen, these connections are more useful to him.

"It is my honor to provide services to the leaders."

Through experience, Jiang Yongchen has greatly improved his interpersonal skills.

As Jiang Yongchen was pouring the wine, he was about to ignore Su Yun when she pushed the glass forward.