Colorful years

After that stressful conversation with Secretary Liu, Zhang Cong felt as if a boulder had been thrown into his heart, creating ripples that lingered for a long time, leaving him in a state of unease.

At first, he racked his brains but couldn't understand why Secretary Liu, who was generally mild-mannered, would deliberately make things difficult for a subordinate. What were the reasons and deeper meanings behind this?

As time ticked by, after much thought and reflection, there was a moment when, like a flash of lightning across the dark night sky, Zhang Cong suddenly realized the true reason behind the matter.

However, even though he had seen through everything, he was still not happy. Instead, he felt embarrassed and embarrassed to take the initiative to go to Secretary Liu's door to talk things out and clearly express his loyalty to him.

In Zhang Cong's view, he had always acted with integrity and uprightness, and could say he had a clear conscience. Since he had done nothing wrong, why should he act like a sinner eager to defend himself, trying to find some unfounded accusations to pin on himself?

Moreover, all of this is currently just personal speculation. If we go there rashly and Secretary Liu does not acknowledge it, wouldn't that be counterproductive, turning into a farce of "protesting too much" and pushing the already thorny situation into an even more unmanageable abyss?

Thus, Zhang Cong pondered over and over what to do, but after much thought, he couldn't seem to find a good way to perfectly resolve the current predicament.

Ultimately, with no other choice, he decided to temporarily set aside his anxiety and worries, opting instead to remain calm and wait for the right moment to act, and to respond to all changes with constancy.

After all, time is often the best witness. As the saying goes, "A long road tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's true character." I believe that as time goes by, the truth will eventually come to light, and then there will be no need to waste words explaining anything.

As the saying goes, "Good people are always blessed," but such worries did not linger in his mind for long. Fate always seems to like to bring surprises and turning points at crucial moments. Soon after, he ushered in a moment of light at the end of the tunnel—a transfer order from the Organization Department of the State Party Committee, transferring him to the State Party Committee to engage in propaganda work.

As fate would have it, at that very moment, Minister Tang had just been transferred from the People's Hospital to the Publicity Department and had begun to take charge of daily operations. When Minister Tang saw Zhang Cong's name on the transfer order sent by the State Party Committee's Organization Department, he couldn't help but frown.

He gripped the transfer order tightly, looking at Zhang Cong with sincere yet slightly pleading eyes, and slowly said, "Little Zhang, to be honest, my feelings are really complicated and difficult right now! Look, I've only been in the department for a short time, and you're already leaving. Don't you think that's a bit too heartless? Our department is already short-staffed, and we've always been lacking capable people."

You're known for your exceptional writing skills; your articles are always so beautiful and brilliant! Now that you're gone, where am I supposed to find someone as talented as you to fill your position? Why don't you take pity on me and stay and help me out for now? If you're willing to stay, I promise I won't treat you unfairly!

Faced with Minister Tang's sincere words of urging him to stay, Zhang Cong was indeed touched. After all, he had never imagined leaving his hometown so soon, much less leaving his elderly parents to work in a distant and unfamiliar place.

If he had had this thought earlier, then when he faced job assignments after graduating from university, he would never have resolutely chosen to return to his familiar hometown to work.

Unfortunately, things are different now. After the incident caused by Secretary Liu, Zhang Cong desperately wanted to escape this troublesome place and find a quiet and peaceful spot to escape these upsetting things and find a moment of peace and tranquility.

"Minister Tang, this is just a coincidence, it's not that I'm trying to cause you any trouble. I didn't expect the organization to transfer me to work at the prefectural party committee. I'm a Communist Party member, of course I have to obey the arrangements of the higher-level organization!"

Zhang Cong's answer was very skillful; it expressed his stance without offending Minister Tang. After all, within an organization, individuals obey the organization, subordinates obey superiors, and the entire party obeys the Central Committee.

"Since you put it that way, even if I'm extremely reluctant, I have no choice but to let you go. Let's have a farewell party then, and everyone can happily send you off to your new post." Upon hearing Zhang Cong's reply, Minister Tang immediately turned from cold to smiling, making a complete 180C turn.

That said, it's quite surprising that Haitan got a promotion so quickly, considering it's only been two and a half years since he graduated from university. To achieve such an opportunity in such a short time is truly astonishing!

Before the 1980s, the social atmosphere was filled with a strong sense of human warmth and ritual. Whenever cadres and employees faced job transfers, regardless of their rank, their respective units would carefully prepare and hold a warm and enthusiastic welcome and farewell party.

In that era of relative material scarcity but genuine emotions, people would gather together, sitting in simple yet warm meeting rooms or offices, enjoying fragrant tea, leisurely reminiscing about the past and their beautiful aspirations for the future.

Employees who are about to be transferred will gratefully receive a precious souvenir from their employer. This small gift not only carries the employer's recognition and gratitude for the employee's past contributions, but also contains deep blessings and expectations.

Against this backdrop, Minister Tang meticulously arranged for the county propaganda department to hold a grand farewell party for Haitian, ensuring he embarked on his new journey in style. The news spread quickly, filling the entire propaganda department with a festive atmosphere.