Power and Wealth - Chapter 133

Chapter 133






The next morning .

Xu Yan arrived at work and was about to go upstairs to her office when she met Zhen Anguo .

“Chief Zhen . ” Xu Yan slowed down and walk slightly behind Chief Zhen . “How is your apartment? I had asked my people to prepare it for you . If you find anything lacking, let me know . I will ask them to prepare it for you . Haha, our branch’s quarter is quite old . When Chief Yan was around, he had proposed to the higher-ups to rebuild it . But it is not approved . We can only do some simple renovations . ”

Zhen Anguo smiled: “Thanks for preparing the apartment for me . It is quite good and is much better than my previous lodging . ”

Xu Yan maintained her speed to be slightly behind Zhen Anguo . “I’m glad you are satisfied . ”

Zhen Anguo immediately noticed her movements and knew she had something to talk to her .

When Xu Yan reaches her office’s floor, she did not turn into the corridor . “Chief Zhen, I remembered something suddenly . ”

Zhen Anguo looked at her . “Let’s talk in my office?”

“Ok . ”





By right, the secretary of the leader must clean up the office before the leader arrives . But Yan Lei was not considered Chief Zhen’s secretary . Zhen Anguo also did not give Yan Lei his office’s keys due to the regulations . State Security was a department which handles lots of confidential information . Zhen Anguo got to be careful . The past two days, Yan Lei could only wait patiently outside the office for Zhen Anguo to arrive, before going in to clean up the office . But today was different . Yan Lei saw Xu Yan walking with Zhen Anguo to the office, and he just greeted both of them, before returning back to the General Affairs Department . He knew these two leaders must have some important discussions .

After they entered the office, Zhen Anguo smiled and asked Xu Yan to sit .

They discussed some unimportant issues about work as they waited for the water dispenser to boil the water .

When they saw the water had been heated up, Xu Yan walked over and poured a cup of water for Zhen Anguo . Zhen Anguo did not wait for Xu Yan to place the cup of water on his desk . He knew Xu Yan’s friction was influential in the branch, and he stood up to take the cup from her . “Hahaha, Chief Xu had poured a cup of water for me . I am flattered . ”

“It’s my job . Before you are transferred here, the city bureau is not quite happy with the performance of the Western District Branch . Hahaha, we hope you can lead us to achieve and improve our performance . All of us are depending on your leadership . ” Xu Yan said as she poured herself a cup of water . She had lowered herself to pour water for Zhen Anguo . This gesture was to show her decision to be on Zhen Anguo’s side, but at the same time, she did not lower her status too low . All of Xu Yan’s movements had meaning .

Zhen Anguo understood what Xu Yan was trying to convey through her actions . He knew that Xu Yan wanted to stand on his side .


However, Zhen Anguo did not accept her offer immediately . This was only his third day at the bureau and still did not understand the power struggle in the branch well . He changed his tone and smile . He was showing some signs of accepting her offer, but at the same time, he was showing that he was wary of her . “Chief Xu, you are giving me a lot of pressure with your words . Improving the branch’s performance should be an overall effort . You also play an important part . ” The timing, method, and the vary of degree, of standing with one side is very complicated . Xu Yan had not shown enough determination of joining Zhen Anguo’s side, and Zhen Anguo only expressed slight interest in welcoming her .

After some casual talk, Xu Yan and Zhen Anguo got along well .

This was a good start for both, but no one knows what would happen in the future .





In the end, Xu Yan felt it was the right time to talk about Dong Xuebing . She thought for a while and asked: “Chief Zhen, have you met Chief Xiao Dong from our General Affairs Office? This young man is competent and works hard . Young men like him should be groomed . I am thinking of promoting his rank to Deputy Section Chief . ”

Zhen Anguo remembered Dong Xuebing’s information he had read from the files and frowned . He did not understand why Xu Yan made such a proposal . Chief Dong? That young man who claims to be from the same hometown as him? His probation period should not be over . It was already weird for him to be the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office . Why does Xu Yan want to promote him now? Zhen Anguo thought for a while but did not reject Xu Yan directly . After all, Xu Yan was offering to stand on his side, and he should not disappoint her . “I met Chief Dong yesterday . Yes . He is indeed meticulous in his work . But…… he is too young . He does not have enough experience . ”

Xu Yan smiled: “If the experiences you are talking about is his performance, then I think Xiao Dong is more than qualified . He has only entered the branch for less than 4 months, but had achieved the results equivalent to 4 years work of most people here . ” Xu Yan knew Zhen Anguo would not believe her . Zhen Anguo might still have not heard of Dong Xuebing’s achievements . So, she told him about Dong Xuebing’s amazing feats over the past few months . “There was one time when the office of the Chief of the General Affairs Office caught fire . The fire was raging, and everything in the office was burning . But there are a few important documents in the office which needs to be saved . During that situation, who would dare to enter the office? It was life-threatening . But Xiao Dong ran in without any hesitations…… . ”

Xu Yan also told Zhen Anguo about the soccer matches and the incident when Dong Xuebing miraculously took out asthma and heart attack medications at the critical moment .

The more Zhen Anguo heard about the fantastic stories about Dong Xuebing, the more he was interested in this young man . This is an amazing young man . How come everything he does seems to be out of some novels . Were all this real? Zhen Anguo knew that Xu Yan does not need to lie to him, and it should be right . However, he did not see those incidents with his own eyes, and it was too hard to believe . After Xu Yan finished, he laughed: “This Chief Xiao Dong really have some amazing achievements . ”

Xu Yan continued . “That’s right . The General Affairs Office’s work is to assist the leaders . This is the most suitable role for Xiao Dong . Although he might be young, it was also because he is young, I proposed to promote him . We can use him to set an example to others . Those who work hard will be rewarded and those who skive at work…… will be removed from their position . This will motivate everyone in the branch . Oh, Chief Xiao Dong had just returned from the Section Chief Training course at the Party School . It is only a matter of time before he gets promoted . ”

Zhen Anguo just smiles .

Xu Yan knew Zhen Anguo would not agree so quickly . They chatted for a while more, and Xu Yan left . Promoting someone was not easily done with Xu Yan’s efforts alone . It must be a decision proposed by the Branch’s No . 1 or No . 2 . Xu Yan was not close with Political Commissar Cheng Haimei . Also, Cheng Haimei had opposed Xiao Dong to be the General Affairs Office’s Deputy Chief during the Committee Meeting . She would not propose Xiao Dong’s promotion . So, Xu Yan could only look for Zhen Anguo . If Zhen Anguo agrees to this, then no one would oppose Dong Xuebing’s promotion .

Back at the office, Xu Yan called Dong Xuebing to her office .

“Chief Xu, are you looking for me?”





“Xiao Dong, I had discussed your promotion with Chief Zhen earlier this morning . I am still not sure about Chief Zhen’s decision . I will give you the same advice . Do your best during these few days, and show some results . I had praised you to the skies in front of Chief Zhen . Don’t let me down . ”

“Yes, Mdm . Rest assured I will do my best . Thank you . ” Dong Xuebing was overjoyed . He had conversed well with Chief Zhen yesterday, and Chief Zhen should have no problems promoting him .

At the same time, Branch Bureau’s Chief office .

Yan Lei was cleaning up the office with a rag .

Zhen Anguo was sitting in his leather chair, signing a document . Suddenly, he put down his pen and looked at Yan Lei . “Xiao Yan, are you getting used to working here?”

Yan Lei put down his rag and stood at attention . “Yes, Sir . As soon as I am with you, I will get use to whatever environment . ”

Zhen Anguo laughed . “Actually, I wanted you to remain in the Public Security for a few more years, before transferring you to a county Public Security branch as the Deputy Chief there . But my transfer was too sudden . Even I did not expect it . That’s why I drag you along with me . Hahaha, do you hate me for this decision?”

Yan Lei immediately replied: “Of course not . I am glad to be able to learn from you . ”

Zhen Anguo nodded . “Wait for a while more . When the time is right, I will transfer you to the lower levels to gain some experience . ”

Yan Lei also wanted to be transferred to the lower levels as a Deputy Branch Chief with authority . That will be much better than being an unofficial secretary . Also, there were too many restrictions in the State Security . He did not have many career paths like Public Security . But even if he thinks this way, he could not tell Chief Zhen about it .

“Oh . ” Zhen Anguo suddenly remembered about his discussion with Xu Yan in the morning . “Do you know Chief Xiao Dong from the General Affairs Office?”

Yan Lei was stunned . He thought Zhen Anguo had heard about what happened and quickly tried to explain himself: “Chief Zhen, it’s him……”

“Chief Xu had spoken to me about Chief Xiao Dong this morning . She is proposing to promote Xiao Dong to Deputy Section Chief . ” Zhen Anguo still has not made his decision . He asked: “I would like to hear your opinions . I heard that this Xiao Dong is very capable . ”

“Promote to Deputy Section Chief?” Yan Lei was surprised . He looked at Zhen Anguo’s facial expression and then replied: “Chief Zhen, I had met Xiao Dong yesterday . He is too young and is a Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office at age 23 . How can he be promoted to Deputy Section Chief rank? This is not right . ” Yan Lei had conducted a background check on Dong Xuebing . He knew Dong Xuebing had just graduated from University . He did not have any experience at all .

“Chief Xu was thinking of granting an exception for him and use him as an example for others . What do you think?”

Yan Lei had been thinking for getting back at Dong Xuebing . Now, this is the best opportunity . “I will be honest with you . Yesterday, I had gone to the General Affairs Office to ask Chief Dong for some help with your matters . I asked him to help me carry some stuff . This is supposed to be the General Affairs Office’s job . But he ignored me . I called him twice, and maybe he thinks to carry some stuff for you will affect his status . He is too immature and did not think of the big picture . He also disrespected you . How can such person be promoted?” Yan Lei purposely skipped the parts that he was the one who caused this conflict .

Zhen Anguo heard this and laughed . “It’s only a small matter . You don’t need to mind this . ”

Yan Lei frowned and replied . “This is not a joking matter . He has no respect for you . ”

“Fine . I know . ” Zhen Anguo knew Yan Lei might have some unpleasant clash with Chief Xiao Dong, and that’s why he was biased . As a leader for so many years, he could sense it, and will not trust his words entirely .