mijobooks Chapter 314 Hesitation Leads to No Success
Chapter 314 Hesitation Leads to No Success
All Dawei knew was that when Liu Zhiming took office, Xiao Zhikai brought him to Yuanshan County.
Even so, it wouldn't be enough to make Liu Zhiming listen to Xiao Zhikai in everything, would it?
Many people had tried to win over Liu Zhiming before, but he didn't take sides.
What happened this time?
Liu Zhiming blinked, took a deep breath, and leaned back in his chair thoughtfully: "Actually, it wasn't him who convinced me."
Rather, I had already convinced myself.
To be precise, I was waiting for Secretary Zhikai to come to me.
He just gave me a ladder...
Since Dawei came with such sincerity, Liu Zhiming had no choice but to tell him everything.
In fact, before Xiao Zhikai took office as the county party secretary of Yuanshan County, Liu Zhiming had already predicted that the next county party secretary would be Xiao Zhikai.
He analyzed the overall political situation in Meihua City and also considered some possibilities in the provincial capital.
Liu Zhiming boldly predicts that the next county party secretary will be Xiao Zhikai.
Liu Zhiming also knew that Xiao Zhikai had gone to the provincial capital before taking office, and the two spoke on the phone at the time.
Although Xiao Zhikai did not reveal the purpose of his trip to the provincial capital, Liu Zhiming naturally guessed that he was there to discuss the selection of the county party secretary of Yuanshan County, given the timing of his visit.
At the time, Liu Zhiming thought that if Xiao Zhikai really became the county party secretary, then the higher-ups' intentions would be very clear:
The point is to focus on Yuanshan County, and Xiao Zhikai's appointment also has a deeper meaning: to take care of Dawei.
Based on this judgment.
Liu Zhiming felt the time had come.
His previous neutrality was a wait for an opportunity—to work under a strong leader and do something meaningful in his lifetime.
"It's not that I want to remain neutral."
It was Yuanshan County before, so I had to remain neutral.
Zhou Xiangzhang is too powerful and has committed many evils. He is not a person who can do business. Following him will only lead to death.
Although County Chief Qiao was parachuted in, he was still inexperienced and lacked connections at the top. He couldn't stand firm, and following him would only lead to being implicated.
Following the wrong person is a disaster.
I don't have any connections, I can't afford to lose.
So everything was forced upon us.
My true heart burns just as brightly as yours.
David shook his head upon hearing this, deeply agreeing. David himself had also risen from the bottom, initially without any background whatsoever.
However, Dawei chose to side with County Magistrate Qiao Yong, and in the end, he was also implicated.
From this perspective, Liu Zhiming seems to be more cautious and mature.
"I'm sorry you've suffered all these years."
Liu Zhiming smiled wryly: "Now that I've met Secretary Zhikai and you, compared to those who are frustrated and unsuccessful their whole lives, I'm lucky."
Dawei pondered for a moment and said, "What if people like Zhou Xiangzhang and Xie Changhe continue to govern Yuanshan County? What will you do then?"
Executive Director Liu gave a bleak smile, his tone tinged with sorrow: "After burning the midnight oil for three thousand days, hesitating for a hundred steps without achieving anything—aren't there enough examples like this?"
Like our County Chief Qiao, or like you in the past?
In this place, having ability is not enough, and achieving political success does not necessarily mean one is competent.
It's about connections and opportunities.
Most people will never encounter such an opportunity in their entire lives, and by the time they retire, they will only be a section chief.
What can we do then?
We have no choice but to accept our fate.
Of course, it also depends on the individual's insight and decision-making.
A single skill in observing the wind and changing direction can lead to a meteoric rise to the highest heavens.
Isn't our Director Wu just that kind of person?
I suppose I'm one of those people too.
I saw what others didn't, which is why I was able to reach a consensus with you and Secretary Zhikai so quickly.
David nodded solemnly, confirming that what Executive Director Liu said was true.
This is a sign of political maturity.
They can accept a life of mediocrity, but when opportunity knocks, they can seize it and rise to the occasion.
This demonstrates three abilities of a person in officialdom, as well as a bottom line.
The ability to understand interest structures, manage conflicts of interest, and build efficient alliances.
A bottom line refers to the bottom line of adhering to principles.
Liu Zhiming did not express this bottom line in his words, but his actions over the years have demonstrated it.
He didn't take sides in the past precisely to uphold this bottom line.
"A single conversation with you is worth more than ten years of study."
"County Chief Chen is too kind."
"Please sit down, I'll go and finalize things with your sister-in-law regarding her job." Dawei stood up.
Liu Zhiming quickly stood up as well: "Are you serious?"
"Is this a joke?"
"That's too much trouble, it would be such a huge favor for our family to accept."
"I couldn't handle it before, but I can now. We're friends."
"County Magistrate Chen..."
As Liu Zhiming watched Dawei walk away, he finally understood why it was Chen Dawei.
Because Chen Dawei has the courage and responsibility of a leader.
If it were Liu Zhiming, even if he wanted to help his friend solve a practical problem, he probably wouldn't have the courage or the means to do so.
David drove to the Guohao Hotel and knocked on Ding Tingting's door.
The little girl opened the door to the side, hiding her body in the doorway with only her head peeking out.
It seems she has taken a shower and changed into a beige cartoon pajama set. Her long hair is divided into two parts and tied into two ponytails.
She was wearing only a short-sleeved pajama top, nothing else. The light from behind made her figure appear and disappear under the thin pajama top.
"You're here, come inside."
Dawei walked in generously: "How are you? Hungry? Shall we go get some late-night snacks now?"
"I'm not hungry yet, let's eat later." Tingting sat back on the bed, hugged her pillow, and continued watching TV.
David took off his shoes and went straight to the bathroom: "Ugh, this weather is so hot, I'm going to take a shower."
Ding Tingting raised an eyebrow: "Hey, go home and wash up. What are you washing here for?"
"Going home will cost money for water and gas, anyway, you pay for the room by the day, and you don't wash white cloths."
"Hello!"
She wanted to say something more, but Dawei had already gone into the bathroom.
Tingting tensed up and quickly pulled the blanket up, hiding under it.
This guy.
What does this mean?
You came here to take a shower?
He didn't bring any clothes. What will he wear later?
He wouldn't be thinking...
Tingting became more and more frightened the more she thought about it.
What should I do? Should I send a message to Director Ye in the provincial capital to ask?
At this hour, Director Ye is probably busy too. Even if he isn't, it's too late; things are urgent.
David was humming a song in the bathroom.
Time passed slowly, and with each passing second, Ding Tingting's heart grew more tense.