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

After Jiang Wenjing returned to the classroom, a group of students surrounded her.

"Section Chief Jiang, what did the homeroom teacher say? Did she reprimand the class monitor?"

"They'll definitely criticize and educate them. How could they make such a mistake? I wonder what the teacher will think when they see this during class."

"He's the deputy director of the county party committee office; he should be very attentive to details. How could he make such a basic mistake?"

The crowd began to discuss it animatedly.

"The homeroom teacher said it was correct. The first class in the afternoon will be taught by class monitor Jiang Yiming."

Jiang Wenjing's words instantly caused an uproar.

“Jiang Yiming is giving us a lecture? Impossible! He’s just a deputy section chief, how could he possibly be giving us a lecture?”

"Section Chief Jiang, you must have misheard me. I really don't understand, what qualifications does Jiang Yiming have to give us a lecture? He's still a student himself."

"Yes, he was in the same batch of trainees as us. How could he go up and give a lecture? I guess Section Chief Jiang misheard."

As the group was talking, Ding Nan, Jiang Yiming, and others walked in.

The classroom fell silent instantly.

Everyone was very puzzled: Why did Minister Ding come?

Under normal circumstances, Ding Nan, as a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Minister of the Organization Department, would only attend the opening and closing ceremonies.

"Good afternoon, everyone. I would like to introduce our teacher for this afternoon's class. He is Comrade Jiang Yiming, winner of the Sun Yefang Economic Science Award and deputy director of the Xinping County Party Committee Office. Please welcome him with warm applause."

After Ding Nan finished speaking, he took the lead in applauding.

The students in the audience were taken aback at first, and then they started clapping.

"Many people may not know much about the Sun Yefang Economic Science Award. Let me give you an example to illustrate its prestige. The Sun Yefang Economic Science Award is the highest award in economics in my country. Comrade Jiang Yiming is the third person in our province to receive this award as the first author, and the first person in our city to receive this award as the first author." (Note: Papers or standards usually have more than one author, sometimes six or seven, and are referred to as first author, second author, third author, etc., in order of authorship. The first authorship is the most prestigious, while those listed later may just be minor contributors, such as the second author Ma Qiyun.)

Ding Nan smiled and said, "He is the pride of our Yiyang City. I was entrusted by the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government to express my warmest congratulations to him."

clap clap clap!

Another round of thunderous applause followed.

Everyone present was shocked, especially Jiang Wenjing, who felt a little regretful that she had neglected this outstanding junior brother.

"Next, please welcome Comrade Jiang Yiming to give a lecture!"

"Thank you to the municipal party committee and government, and thank you to Minister Ding for his support and encouragement. I will continue to work hard and contribute to the glory of Yiyang City."

Jiang Yiming walked onto the stage and said, "Standing here, there are two words that can describe my feelings right now."

"First, I feel honored. To be honest, I never thought I would be able to stand here and give a lecture one day. This is a great honor, and I thank the Municipal Party Committee, the Municipal Government, and Minister Ding for giving me this opportunity. Second, I feel apprehensive. As a student, I am very afraid that I may mislead others because of my limited knowledge. The following time will be more of an exchange than a lecture. If there are any shortcomings, please feel free to criticize and correct me."

After he finished speaking, he began to explain the "three batches" of enterprise reform to everyone.

"Xiao Jiang is good. He has received such a great honor, yet he remains humble and composed. It is rare for young people to have such a mindset."

Ding Nan nodded, offering generous praise.

"I also have high hopes for Comrade Jiang Yiming. He has tremendous potential."

Xie Yanhua echoed.

Jiang Yiming stood on the stage, quoting classical texts, which quickly drew enthusiastic applause.

People looked down on this young cadre less and respected him more.

After the training ended, Jiang Yiming packed his things and was about to return to his dormitory when Jiang Wenjing came to greet him.

"Junior brother, do you have time tonight? I'd like to invite Senior Brother Yang and the others to get together. He hosted last time, so it's my turn this time."

Jiang Wenjing called out to her junior brother affectionately, joking as if the two were very familiar with each other, "Junior brother, you wouldn't refuse your senior sister's request, would you?"

"Excuse me, I have plans for tonight."

Jiang Yiming's words caused the smile on Jiang Wenjing's face to freeze.