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

"Sure, should we call Zhang Yuntao and the others?"

"Let's forget it. There are too many people, it's hard to take care of them all."

Jiang Yiming said.

"Okay, I'll ride in your car after school."

Around 8:30, Jiang Yiming and Long Shaolin arrived at the school gate, where a Cadillac was parked.

Not long after arriving at the pre-booked location, Chen Zixin and his group of four, Luo Yan and her group of three arrived one after another, along with Jiang Yongchen and Jiang Yiming's group of three, making a total of eleven people.

As the director of Jiang Yiming's Party and Government Office, Wang Jiajia took on service-oriented work.

She was deeply shocked. She hadn't expected Jiang Yiming to have such extensive connections. Not only did Chen Zixin, the mayor of Yusha Town, but also Luo Yan, the head of the Education Bureau, and Tang Guangyong, the director of the Political Department of the Public Security Bureau, had come.

These are people she doesn't usually come into contact with.

Jiang Yiming introduced Long Shaoli temporarily, and although he only introduced his name and position, many people present had already heard of him.

Including Wang Jiajia.

Like everyone else, she was amazed that Jiang Yiming was good friends with the son of the provincial party committee member and the head of the organization department.

"Our first toast is to Secretary Jiang, to congratulate him on his promotion."

Luo Yan picked up her wine glass and made the suggestion.

"Yes, this first toast is to Secretary Jiang. We've been looking forward to his return to Xinping County, but it's been too long, so we had to come to Yiyang City to celebrate for him."

"Come on, let's toast Secretary Jiang together."

"Thank you all for your care and support. This toast is for everyone. Cheers!"

Jiang Yiming downed the entire glass of wine in one gulp.

Next came the toasting. The main figures were naturally Jiang Yiming and Long Shaolin.

The dinner was originally intended to celebrate Jiang Yiming's promotion, and Long Shaolin was the highest-ranking official among them, so naturally no one could ignore him.

As the director of Jiang Yiming's Party and Government Office, Wang Jiajia drank a few cups on his behalf when Jiang Yiming was on the verge of death.

Towards the end, Wang Jiajia only spoke when offering a toast or drinking on behalf of Jiang Yiming; otherwise, she served quietly.

Jiang Yiming saw it all and kept it in mind.

"Wang Jiajia, the person sitting across from you is the head of our Education Bureau. Toast her properly and see if she can help you get your husband a permanent position."

Jiang Yiming smiled and said, "Sister Luo, is this wine safe to drink?"

"Since Brother Jiang has personally spoken, we must get this done even if we don't drink the wine."

Wang Jiajia shuddered, her hands trembling as she picked up her wine glass. She had treated countless people to meals and begged countless people to help her husband get a government job, but nothing had worked.

Now, Jiang Yiming's single sentence has solved her biggest problem.

She hurriedly said, "Director Luo, I'll drink to you. I'll drink it all, please feel free to drink as you like."

Luo Yan took a small sip and said with a smile, "Don't thank me for this. If you want to thank someone, thank your Secretary Yiming."

"Secretary, let me toast you. You've resolved my worries."

Wang Jiajia said sincerely.

"It's just a little effort."

Jiang Yiming bumped into him, his expression indifferent.

"Director Wang, I really envy you. It's such a blessing that you can work alongside Secretary Jiang."

Liu Sicheng said, "Remember this: as long as you work hard under Secretary Jiang, he will definitely not treat you unfairly."

After saying that, he raised his glass and said, "Secretary Jiang, this is a toast to you. I'll be going to the city next week, and we'll see each other more often. I'll visit you frequently. If it weren't for you, I'd still be just a clerk."

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.

“Sicheng, you can’t say that. It’s your abilities that have been recognized by the organization and Secretary Ma.”

Jiang Yiming said, "This cup is a toast to Secretary Ma from afar."

"Alright, enough said. I'll keep it all in mind. We respectfully pay our respects to Secretary Ma."

Liu Sicheng's words shocked Wang Jiajia once again.

Liu Sicheng rose from a regular clerk to deputy mayor, and then to a member of the Party Committee and deputy director of the Economic and Trade Bureau in just two months.

Such personnel changes are extremely rare.

Normally, a deputy secretary of a township would need to wait for a suitable position before he could become a deputy director in a county-level department. However, Liu Sicheng only took two months to not only catch up with him but also surpass many others.

She originally thought it was some member of the Standing Committee pulling the strings behind the scenes, but she never expected it to be Jiang Yiming, a deputy section-level cadre.

She was utterly shocked.

She thought Du Weizhong's background was already very impressive, but she didn't expect that compared to Jiang Yiming, he was nothing.

After the dinner party ended, Chen Zixin and the others did not ask Jiang Yiming to make any arrangements, as they all had their own private activities and left on their own.

Wang Jiajia escorted Jiang Yiming and Long Shaolin back to the Party School.

Upon arriving at the school gate, Long Shaolin said, "I have urgent business to attend to back in my dorm, so I'll go in first."

Only Wang Jiajia and Jiang Yiming were present.

"Secretary, I don't know how to repay you for what you did today."

Wang Jiajia's face was flushed, and she looked up at Jiang Yiming with a slightly dazed look in her eyes.

"No need to thank me. This is my way of making up for it."

Jiang Yiming's words left Wang Jiajia somewhat confused.

"Secretary, are you saying this is compensation for me?"

Wang Jiajia asked in confusion, "Why are you compensating me?"

"To be honest, Minister Zhao and Minister Chen Wei will be in the city for a meeting next Monday. They will want to meet with me then, and I'm planning to have them transfer you out of the industrial park."

Jiang Yiming said.

Wang Jiajia's face turned deathly pale instantly. She knew that once Jiang Yiming made that remark, her career would not be over, but her future would definitely be affected.

Jiang Yiming, as the temporary person in charge, had the Organization Department transfer her, which was clearly not to recommend her to the Organization Department for a better position.

It's not that he's dissatisfied with my performance; he wants to replace me.

In this situation, the organization department will definitely have a bad impression of her, and the new unit she is assigned to will probably not be good either, making it even more difficult for her to be promoted in the future.

"Secretary, please don't transfer me. What did I do wrong in my service? Please tell me, I'll change, I'll serve you until you're satisfied."

Wang Jiajia pleaded hurriedly.

"This position in the Party and Government Office is extremely important to me. If someone in this position is unwilling to follow my orders, my work will be difficult to carry out."

Jiang Yiming said, "If you were in charge, I think you would do the same."

"Alright, you should go back and get some rest."

After Jiang Yiming finished speaking, he turned to leave.

Wang Jiajia grabbed Jiang Yiming's arm and said, "Secretary, please give me a chance. I will listen to you. If you tell me to go west, I will never go east."

Jiang Yiming pulled his arm away and said, "I want to see what you do."

After saying that, he turned and entered the Party School.

Wang Jiajia stood there alone, trying to process the meaning of Jiang Yiming's last words.

She quickly understood Jiang Yiming's intention.

As the director of the Party and Government Office, she was certainly important, but not so important that Jiang Yiming would go to great lengths to win her over.

Jiang Yiming's real goal was to take down Du Weizhong and several other members of the Party Working Committee.

Clearly, this requires the cooperation of someone who understands them and knows their weaknesses.

And without a doubt, I am the most suitable candidate.