One afternoon a month later, Chen Mingyu was called into the office by Guo Yuancheng.

Guo Yuancheng first talked to him about two things at work, and then suddenly asked Chen Mingyu a question that he didn't expect: "Mingyu, have you ever thought about being promoted to mayor?" ”

Hearing this, Chen Mingyu couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart.

More than two months have passed since Xu Qingyuan's accident, and during this time, there has been no new mayor appointment in Changcheng, and the work of the municipal government is presided over by Executive Vice Mayor Song Jinguang.

However, after all, the executive vice mayor presiding over the work of the municipal government is somewhat unjust, so the mayor's seat will definitely not be empty forever.

To say that Chen Mingyu has not thought about this position, it is obviously impossible.

But who wouldn't be tempted by anyone who is qualified to compete for the mayoral throne? What's more, it's a person like Chen Mingyu who has a very big "official addiction"!

Although Chen Mingyu is the lowest-ranked deputy mayor, he also has this qualification.

However, although Chen Mingyu is very "addicted to officialdom", he is also a very self-aware person, and he knows very well that with his current qualifications, there is almost no hope of competing for the position of mayor.

If a person is selected from Changcheng to be promoted to mayor, Chen Mingyu believes that Song Jinguang, executive vice mayor, is naturally the most suitable candidate, and Yang Shengjun, deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, can also be selected.

Comparatively speaking, Song Jinguang should be more suitable.

Song Jinguang is a kind-hearted person, and his work is more pragmatic, and he doesn't seem to be the kind of person who likes to fight for power, so it is quite suitable for him to build a team with Guo Yuancheng. And Yang Shengjun is relatively much stronger!

Because Guo Yuancheng's personality is relatively strong, if the matching mayor also has a strong personality, then it will not be long before they are estimated to fall into infighting, which will inevitably consume the energy of the two main leaders of the municipal party committee and the government, which is definitely a very unfavorable factor for the economic development of Changcheng!

Of course, it is very likely that the provincial party committee will transfer a mayor from the province or from other places, for example, Xu Qingyuan will be sent from the provincial finance department, and the new mayor is very likely to still be in this routine.

In fact, because Chen Mingyu thought that he definitely had no chance to "covet" the mayor's throne, he didn't care much about this matter.

Now that he heard Guo Yuancheng talk about it, for a while, Chen Mingyu really felt a little confused!

After thinking about it quickly, Chen Mingyu smiled and said, "Secretary Guo, you're not joking with me, are you?" With my qualifications, how dare I think of the position of mayor! ”

"Why don't you dare to think about it? Indeed, your qualifications are a little lower, and you have not entered the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, which is a rare precedent according to the past situation. However, there are no rules and regulations that restrict you from being promoted to mayor. Guo Yuancheng said playfully.

"Hehe, Secretary Guo, you're right, but I think this matter is still a little unrealistic for me......"

"Well, I understand your feelings, it's a good thing that you're able to keep your feet on the ground and not be ambitious. However, Mingyu is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you this time! Guo Yuancheng's mood was very high, and he couldn't help but raise his tone as he spoke.

Guo Yuancheng looked at Chen Mingyu with a warm smile, and continued: "Last time Xu Qingyuan had an accident, Governor Su was very angry! In addition, Governor Su also learned that during his work in Changcheng, Xu Qingyuan was arrogant and domineering, unwilling to cooperate with the work ideas of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, and engaged in a reckless act in the municipal government, which caused great damage to the social development and economic construction of Changcheng and had a very bad impact! A few days ago, when I went to report to Governor Su, Governor Su made it clear to me that this time he would match me with a mayor who could make a good beat with me, so that I could focus on my work. Therefore, Governor Su asked me to recommend someone to be selected. Of course, this matter will ultimately have to be discussed and decided by the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, but Governor Su's opinion can definitely play a huge role. For this candidate, I would like to recommend you. ”

Chen Mingyu couldn't help but feel a pounding heartbeat again, but he said: "Secretary Guo, first of all, thank you for valuing me so much and caring about me!" However, I do think that my qualifications are too shallow, if you recommend me and Governor Su doesn't look down on me, then you will not only waste a valuable recommendation place, but also may cause the dissatisfaction of these local cadres in Changcheng, such as Mayor Song, or Secretary Yang, who are obviously more suitable than me to be the mayor in terms of qualifications and position. Moreover, it may even make Governor Su think badly of you. After all, I have been following you from Qingjiang, and everyone knows that I am your cronies! If you recommend me so unusually, I'm afraid some people will say that you have ulterior motives! ”

Guo Yuancheng smiled and said, "Mingyu, you are indeed different from others!" I'm willing to bet that if it were any other person, he would have been very happy to hear me say this, and promised me that he would be willing to follow my lead and cooperate with my work and so on, but you are different, and you are from my point of view and consider the possible consequences of doing so. Mingyu, I really didn't misunderstand you! ”

"Hehe, Secretary Guo, you have won the award, but my words are indeed sincere! If you really recommend me to Governor Su, I'm afraid it will really bring you some negative effects! ”

"Well, don't think about me yet, just tell me what you really think, do you want to be mayor?"

The corners of Chen Mingyu's mouth couldn't help but show a smile: "Since you have entered the officialdom, who doesn't want to progress?" ”

"Haha, you're really right." Guo Yuancheng laughed.

Chen Mingyu scratched his head a little embarrassed.

"Mingyu, in the blink of an eye, we have known each other for five or six years. When we first met, you were a small police officer, and I was already the executive deputy mayor. I really couldn't imagine that five or six years later, you would become the deputy mayor, and now we have the opportunity to work together, which is really a very amazing and amazing thing! ”

"Secretary Guo, I have always known very well in my heart that I can make such great progress today is all due to your cultivation! For that, I've always been very grateful! ”

"Well, that's right, I did give you a lot of help, and I promoted you for several key improvements, but this is also based on your own ability and a lot of political achievements. If you don't have the ability and don't make dazzling achievements, then even if I want to promote you, I can't find a suitable reason! ”

"Hehe, Secretary Guo, you have won the award."

Guo Yuancheng said a lot of words, and he was a little thirsty, so he grabbed the glass on the table and drank it in a big gulp.

After Guo Yuancheng put down the cup, Chen Mingyu immediately picked up the hot water kettle and refilled Guo Yuancheng with hot water.

Looking at Chen Mingyu pouring water for himself, Guo Yuancheng's eyes couldn't help but smile again, and then said: "Mingyu, you have made very dazzling achievements in your work in the past few years, not only can I see it, but other leaders can also see it. For example, Governor Su, he is very familiar with you. ”

"Governor Su is familiar with me?" Chen Mingyu was very surprised, after all, he had never dealt with Governor Su before!

"Hehe, yes. A few days ago, in the office of Governor Su, Governor Su specially proposed you and highly praised you, he said that he had already noticed you, has been paying attention to you for a long time, and he also said that we need this kind of young and promising cadres in Huaihai, and the organization should train this kind of young and promising cadres. It was after listening to Governor Su's words that I decided to recommend you as a candidate for mayor. Guo Yuancheng explained.

This time, Chen Mingyu was even more excited!

He really didn't expect that he had already entered the eyes of the governor, and he had been concerned by the governor for a long time, and the governor admired him very much!

It turned out that the reason why Guo Yuancheng wanted to recommend himself as a candidate for mayor was not untargeted, it turned out that there was also the meaning of Governor Su behind this!

"Mingyu, do you have a little more confidence in yourself now?" Guo Yuancheng quipped.

"Hehe, Secretary Guo, you're smiling! I really didn't expect that I would be able to enter the eyes of Governor Su! ”

Guo Yuancheng smiled slightly, but did not continue to talk about this topic, but said earnestly: "My age is not young, according to the past practice, it is estimated that I will retire from the second line after finishing this session, and I will only have more than three years to do it." I've been up and down in officialdom for so many years, but I've actually seen through everything. My career path is at the end of this position. In the remaining years of my career, I don't have any other ideas, I just want to do a good job in a down-to-earth and conscientious manner, and do more good and practical things for the people of Changcheng! Mingyu, if you can be the mayor this time, it will naturally be the best. In the past three years or so, the two of us have cooperated well to do a good job and economic development together. Three years later, you are only in your early thirties, and when the time comes, you will successfully take over my position, and you are also one of the youngest municipal party secretaries in our country, and the future career path is absolutely limitless! To be fair, it's true that you've improved a little too fast before, which is both a good thing and a bad thing for you. The good thing is that your level is getting higher and higher, and the bad thing is that your time in one place is too short, and many of your governance ideas have not yet fully played a role, so you are transferred, and the person who takes over you may not be able to carry out the work according to your ideas, that is, the person has gone to politics! This time, if you can become the mayor, I hope you can work steadily in the position of mayor for a few years, and give full play to your governance ideas, and I will give you full support on my side. ”

Speaking of this, Guo Yuancheng paused, and then continued: "I have worked for so many years, you are the most capable and talented young man I have ever met!" After a lifetime of work, if you don't train a few talents before retirement, it is a failure. So, Mingyu, in these remaining years, I will definitely do my best to pave the way for you, help you on the horse, and give you a ride. ”

Chen Mingyu was very moved when he heard it, and he also fully understood that Guo Yuancheng had great hopes for himself, and at the same time, Guo Yuancheng also hoped that he could carry out his work for a few years in a down-to-earth manner, and not think about fighting with him for power, anyway, he would retire from the second line in three years, and the position of secretary of the municipal party committee would definitely belong to him Chen Mingyu!

Since Guo Yuancheng's words have been said so frankly, Chen Mingyu naturally has to treat him sincerely!

"Secretary Guo, in the past few years, thanks to your favor and concern, I can have today's progress! As an official, I do yearn for the position of mayor in the officialdom! If I can be promoted to mayor under your care this time, then I will definitely work hard for a few years in a down-to-earth manner, cooperate with your work, and contribute to the development of Changcheng! ”

"Hehe, okay, Mingyu, since you have this confidence, then I can rest assured." Guo Yuancheng smiled with satisfaction, "You go back and wait for news first." However, you also have to keep your mind steady, and I will definitely try my best to fight for you, but it may not necessarily succeed. Even if you don't succeed, it doesn't matter, you're still so young, and there are still plenty of opportunities in the future! There will be a time to ride the wind and waves, and hang straight on the clouds and sail to the sea! ”

Chen Mingyu said with a smile: "Thank you Secretary Guo for your teachings, I will definitely calm down!" ”

……

In the evening, Tang Xinyue came to Changcheng to reunite with Chen Mingyu.

Chen Mingyu was very happy about the arrival of his wife, went to the vegetable market to buy vegetables in person, and cooked a sumptuous dinner himself.

In order to create a romantic atmosphere, Chen Mingyu also turned off the lights, lit a few candles, and inserted a few moon flowers in the vase that he picked from downstairs and arranged them in the form of a simple candlelight dinner.

The two of them had a very happy meal.

After the meal, the two of them snuggled up on the sofa, Tang Xinyue mentioned some of the problems they encountered when they were doing public welfare, which made her very uncomfortable, such as they helped some very poor people, not only sent a lot of clothes and food to their families, but also helped them find jobs, although they are some jobs that contribute some strength, but if they are down-to-earth and willing to work, it is still no problem to support their families.

However, after tasting the sweetness of being helped, some people do not want to work at all, but rely on the help of non-profit organizations, and even some people blatantly ask non-profit organizations to give them money and food on a regular basis, so that non-profit organizations can support them. If the non-profit organization does not give them money, some of them will even abuse those who have helped them!

Tang Xinyue was very disappointed in this.

Some people are not worth helping at all!

Even, she was a little shaken in her originally very firm heart for public welfare.

After listening to Tang Xinyue's words, Chen Mingyu gently stroked Tang Xinyue's shoulder and said softly: "Xinyue, remember one sentence: see the world clearly, and then love it." ”