Chapter 51 – Deputy Chief Nomination! (2/2)

Zhou Changchun was touched when he saw Dong Xuebing sweating for helping him. “Xiao Dong, sit down and rest for a while.”

“It’s okay. I am not tired.” Dong Xuebing replied. “Do you still have anything else to pack?”

“That’s about it. Sit down and have a chat.” Dong Xuebing sat down on a chair with only half his butt touching the chair. It was like before. The correct sitting posture when sitting in front of a leader. Zhou Changchun sighed when he saw this. He patted Dong Xuebing’s shoulder: “It is time like this when you will see someone’s true colors. Xiao Dong. Good. I am right about you!”

Dong Xuebing sincerely replied: “This is what my duties.”

Zhou Changchun sighed again and squeezed Dong Xuebing’s shoulder. “I can finally see it! I should have known this before! You are the only one in this office that is worth grooming. But all the paperwork for my retirement were completed, and I can’t take care of you in the future.”

Dong Xuebing immediately replied: “You have been guiding and taking care of me since I joined the General Affairs Office. Thank you for your guidance, Chief Zhou.”

Zhou Changchun paused and seems to be thinking about something. He suddenly waved his fist and looks like he had made a decision. “I will not say anything else to you. Wait a while. I need to make a phone call.”

Dong Xuebing held back his excitement and pretended to be calm. “Then I will go out first?”

“No need. Sit there.” Zhou Changchun picks up the phone on the desk and dials a number. Zhou Changchun had wanted to nominate Guo Panwei at first. But Guo Panwei’s attitude just now had greatly disappointed him. Dong Xuebing on the other hand, still treated him with respect like before. Zhou Changchun was moved by Dong Xuebing’s actions.

The line got through. “Hello, is this Chief Yan? I am Zhou Changchun…… Yes. I have decided who I will recommend……. Thank you for your trust……. Yes…… I think the position of the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office……” Zhou Changchun paused and looked at Dong Xuebing. “…… should go to Dong Xuebing. He is the most suitable candidate to take on this role…… you should know him…… Right. He is the young man that ran into the fire to get back the documents……. Yes. He just joined this year, and he had performed exceptionally well……. Yes, this year……. Although he lacks experience, but other than this, he is perfect. He is matured, meticulous, brave…… Yes. I am only nominating him……”

Dong Xuebing clenched his fist. His heart almost jumped out of his mouth.

Bureau Chief Yan on the line seems to be troubled. He had mentioned “experience” several times in the conversation. It was not as smooth sailing when Xiao Gao from the Political Division was nominated. It was apparent that Dong Xuebing was still too junior.

But when Dong Xuebing was about to give up hope, he heard Zhou Changchun suddenly said. “Eh? Chief Li is at your office? You can also ask Chief Li about Xiao Dong…….” After saying this, Zhou Changchun held the receiver and kept quiet. About 3 to 4 minutes later, Zhou Changchun smiled. “Chief Li is also nominating Dong Xuebing as the Deputy Chief of General Affairs Office? Yes…… Yes…… What do you think?…… Ok…… Thank you, Chief Yan.” Zhou Changchun smiled after hanging up. “Xiao Dong, you are fortunate. If only me and Chief Li put your name as one of the candidates, the Bureau Chief will never approve it. But Chief Li Qing had only nominated you alone. That means our General Affairs Office had the same view. Chief Yan did not say anything, and you are considered to have qualified as one of the candidates. The Party Committee will discuss your promotion during their next meeting.”

Done?

Am I really promoted?!

Dong Xuebing said gratefully: “Chief Zhou, you…… What can I say?I still did not meet the qualifications…… I……”

Zhou Changchun interrupted him: “Haha, it is only a nomination. I will tell you the truth. This position might still be out of reach for you. Even if the General Affairs Office did not nominate Guo Shunjue and Guo Panwei, their names would also appear in the meeting through other departments. Both of them have backgrounds and connections. It is almost impossible for you to win them.” Zhou Changchun was already retired, and he does not hold back. “We nominated you is to let your name appear in front of the leaders and let them have an impression of you. This will increase your chances of promotion the next time. Do you understand?”

“Yes, sir. Thank you, Chief Zhou. Thank you!”

As long as he was nominated, he will have a chance!

Dong Xuebing felt he was too lucky. He did not make any wrong moves since the day he entered the General Affairs Office. He had helped Zhou Changchun traded shares, jumped into a burning office to retrieve documents, and he had final see the returns for all the efforts he put in.

Dong Xuebing will not give up this chance for promotion!