Chapter 59

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Zhang Daxian never expected that just before leaving, Zhou Dalong would proactively request to transfer Yang Jie to the provincial office, effectively distancing Yang Jie from the Wuhe political scene.

Previously, Zhang Daxian thought that Zhou Dalong had brought Yang Jie to the county to eventually take him to the city, given their close relationship and Zhou Dalong's high regard for Yang Jie, which was well-known among the county committee. After all, Liao Guojin had been forced to step down to a secondary position largely due to Yang Jie. Now that Zhou Dalong was being promoted, taking Yang Jie to the city seemed reasonable to Zhang Daxian.

Zhang Daxian had no good feelings towards Yang Jie. First, Yang Jie had made Zhou Dalong shine in the investment promotion, and then he had forced Liao Guojin to step down. Seeing Yang Jie made Zhang Daxian feel a deep-seated disgust, and he was more than happy to see Yang Jie leave Wuhe County.

"Secretary, with your foresight, having Comrade Yang Jie lead the provincial office's liaison group will surely bring great success to our county's investment promotion. I support your proposal!" Zhang Daxian was the first to voice his support for Zhou Dalong's suggestion.

Luo Yuancheng and Lei Shuping were both part of Zhou Dalong's faction, and Lei Shuping had even proposed the idea of sending Yang Jie to the provincial office. They naturally had no objections to Zhou Dalong's suggestion. Seeing Zhang Daxian's eagerness to agree, they smiled and nodded in approval.

With the secretaries' positions clear, the transfer of a section-level cadre was now a done deal. Unless Yang Jie wanted to leave the system, he would have to follow the organization's requirements and go to the provincial office to work in the liaison group.

Few people in Wuhe County knew that Zhou Dalong was about to be promoted to vice mayor of the city, but Yang Jie was one of them. Knowing that Zhou Dalong was leaving, he expected that his future would be arranged, but he never imagined that Zhou Dalong would transfer him to the provincial office.

"Comrade Yang, the liaison group is responsible for foreign affairs and investment promotion. You will also be in charge of the county's foreign affairs and overseas Chinese affairs office. Do you have any opinions or needs that you would like to raise now?" Chen Yuan formally asked Yang Jie, who was sitting in the chair opposite her.

"Secretary, Director, Yang Jie will resolutely follow the organization's arrangements. On the new post, I will maintain a positive attitude and work diligently to contribute to our county's foreign affairs and investment promotion." Yang Jie's words were firm and decisive, pleasing Zhou Dalong and the others.

Since he couldn't resist the decision, and Secretary Zhou had already made the arrangements, Yang Jie decided to take advantage of the situation and make some requests while Zhou was still in power.

"Leaders, foreign affairs and investment promotion involve not only foreign investors but also compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. I am proficient in English, but I am not familiar with Cantonese and Minnanese. Therefore, I would like to request that the organization consider the actual needs of investment promotion and provide the liaison group with support by assigning a comrade who is proficient in Cantonese and Minnanese and has relevant experience in foreign affairs to assist me." Yang Jie first expressed his attitude and then made his request, which was reasonable and well-founded.

Zhou Dalong smiled and pointed at Yang Jie, saying, "Since Comrade Yang has raised this, and it is indeed a practical need, let's have Director Chen make the arrangements! What do you think, County Chief Zhang?"

Zhang Daxian smiled and said, "Foreign investors are a minority, while compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, make up the majority. Comrade Yang's request is reasonable. I see no problem with it."

In front of so many leaders, even if Zhang Daxian wanted to make things difficult for Yang Jie, he couldn't do it openly. Moreover, Zhou Dalong was clearly making arrangements for Yang Jie before leaving Wuhe County. Opposing it would be directly opposing Zhou Dalong, and Yang Jie's request was reasonable, so Zhang Daxian couldn't find a good reason to object.

Chen Yuan thought for a moment and then smiled, saying, "Comrade Yang, you're putting us in a bind! Isn't the person proficient in Cantonese and Minnanese and with experience in foreign affairs already in your foreign affairs and overseas Chinese affairs office? Do you want to transfer Liu Fei to the liaison group to assist you?"

"Director, Wuhe County has relatively few talents in foreign affairs. I have only been working for a short time and only know two people in our foreign affairs and overseas Chinese affairs office. Liu Fei is proficient in Cantonese and Minnanese and is responsible for liaising with overseas Chinese, with some experience in foreign affairs. She is a suitable candidate. Of course, if there are better candidates in the county, I would be more than happy to have them. As long as they can help attract foreign investment, I won't let any useful talent slip away." Yang Jie's words showed a confidence akin to Han Xin's desire for more troops.

Chen Yuan smiled at Yang Jie and then turned to Zhou Dalong and the others, explaining, "Secretary, County Chief, the Liu Fei I mentioned is currently responsible for liaising with overseas Chinese in the foreign affairs and overseas Chinese affairs office. She is from Minnan and is proficient in Cantonese and Minnanese. When the office was established, she was transferred from the county cultural troupe to the county committee office because of her skills."

Seeing that Yang Jie had a suitable candidate, Zhou Dalong didn't think much about it and nodded, saying, "Since this comrade is proficient in Cantonese and Minnanese and has some experience, let's transfer her to the provincial office's liaison group to assist Comrade Yang."

With the secretary's decision, the county chief had no objections, and the matter was settled. After leaving the secretary's office, Yang Jie was still a bit dazed. He had been working for less than three weeks, had made significant contributions to the county, and indirectly forced a standing committee member to step down. Now, Secretary Zhou was sending him to the provincial office.

This roller-coaster experience was more thrilling than a roller coaster. Even someone as laid-back as Yang Jie felt a bit dizzy.

Chen Yuan followed Yang Jie out of the secretary's office, and the two leaders waiting outside, who had learned about Yang Jie's background, gave up their plans to get close to him. Seeing Chen Yuan call Yang Jie over and the two of them leave quickly, Jiang Yi couldn't help but smile.

Jiang Yi, like Yang Jie, was a trusted confidant of Secretary Zhou. He had been Zhou's secretary since he came to Wuhe County and had served him for over three years. Now that Zhou was being promoted, he wouldn't forget his secretary. Secretary Zhou had already talked to him and planned to transfer him to Wuhe Township as the secretary before leaving Wuhe County. Wuhe Township was Yang Jie's hometown, where Yang Xin Hua had significant influence. Jiang Yi would need Yang Xin Hua's support, which was why he was particularly kind to Yang Jie.

"Comrade Yang, are you confused about the secretary's sudden decision to send you to the provincial office?" Chen Yuan asked Yang Jie with a smile after calling him to her office.

"Director, I've only been working for less than three weeks and haven't even sorted out the foreign affairs and overseas Chinese affairs office. Why would the secretary suddenly transfer me to the provincial office?" Yang Jie, knowing that Zhou Dalong was leaving, was puzzled and humbly sought advice from Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan liked Yang Jie's quick understanding. Looking at his eager face, she said helplessly, "Isn't it because you're too sharp and too prone to causing trouble? The secretary, out of concern and protection for you, wants to send you to the provincial office to avoid the spotlight."

Hearing this, Yang Jie seemed to understand. "You mean because of the Liao Kai incident?"

"It's not just that. When Jimmy and the others were here, you made the virility wine, which got Jameson caught with a prostitute. Although it didn't affect the subsequent investment promotion, the incident caused a series of problems. Look at the past few weeks; the secretary and we have been cleaning up after you. You have the ability and can get things done, but you also have a knack for causing trouble. The saying 'a tree that stands out in the forest will be broken by the wind' applies here. You're too noticeable in the county, and if you keep causing trouble, the county chief and others will eventually find a way to catch you. When that happens, it won't be easy for the secretary to protect you. While the county chief still dares not openly oppose the secretary, transferring you to the provincial office will allow you to use your strengths and avoid some of the county's political pitfalls. Once the situation in the county stabilizes, you can return." Chen Yuan's words made Yang Jie feel ashamed.

He felt like he was a troublemaker. Last week, he got Jameson arrested by the police, and this week, he forced Secretary Liao to step down. Looking at Chen Yuan, Yang Jie nodded. "Thank you, Secretary and you, for your care. I will be more discreet in the future and not cause any more trouble for the leaders!"