Chapter 523 - Dispatching Officials
Unfolding in Chapter 523 of "Super Soldier in the City": Chapter 523: Chapter 533: Dispatching OfficialsfreeweÉnovel.cøm"Wu Shentong, now that youâre back, where are you working?"... Keep reading!
Chapter 523: Chapter 533: Dispatching OfficialsfreeweÉnovel.cøm"Wu Shentong, now that youâre back, where are you working?" Cao Yingbo asked at this moment.
Wu Shentong pretended to speak casually, "This time, Iâve returned for a proper position. I need to start with some grassroots experience, so Iâm headed to work in Lanjia Village."
Qian Feifei immediately said excitedly, "Lanjia Village, thatâs where Ye Yunzhu is the Township Chief, arenât you going to be working with her now?"
Cao Yingbo laughed heartily, "Yunzhu used to be our class monitor, and you were the study committee member. Now youâre going to be working in the same village, thatâs really a coincidence."
Wu Shentong came over as soon as he heard there was a class reunion. Although his job had already been set, he hadnât reported to the village yet because he wanted to show off among his classmates. He didnât know that Ye Yunzhu was the Township Chief of Lanjia Village.
Upon hearing that Ye Yunzhu was the Township Chief there, his eyes lit up and he said, "I had no idea Yunzhu was the Township Chief there, thatâs really great."
At this time, Su Peng glanced at Li Yifei with a hint of concern. In the class, he was one of the few who knew about the relationship between Li Yifei and Ye Yunzhu. He also knew that Wu Shentong had secretly liked Ye Yunzhu back in the day; even though the guy had been focused on his studies and hadnât made a move, now that they would be working in the same village, Wu Shentong would have an advantage. Su Peng was worried that Li Yifei might get upset after hearing this.
Seeing how Wu Shentong was acting, Li Yifei knew the guy was after Ye Yunzhu. However, he didnât care much about it, thinking that a woman like Ye Yunzhu was bound to have suitors, which was not surprising. But knowing that Ye Yunzhu was pregnant with his child, he felt he had nothing to worry about. So he gave Su Yue a reassuring look.
Someone else then asked, "Wu Shentong, it seems that a Township Chief like Yunzhu is just a division-level cadre. If youâre going to the village, youâre not there to be the secretary, are you?"
Wu Shentong shook his head, "No, I guess Iâll just be a deputy chief in charge of a sector. After all, I still need some experience. As long as I donât make any mistakes, I can move to another department for a substantial position after one or two years of training, and then Iâll be on par with Yunzhu."
Everyone was full of envy. Division-level cadres might not seem much, but nowadays, as long as one holds power, even a minor cadre can end up quite wealthy, let alone division-level ones. Besides, ordinary Township Chiefs and the likes, such as county or district-level department heads, are all at division level, so if you do well at this level, itâs indeed a remarkable position.
Moreover, Wu Shentong was a division-level cadre who had been sent down, so there was a possibility he could be promoted even faster in the future. By then, he might even become a County Head or, more impressively, a Mayor, so it was necessary to curry favors with him now or else one might be at a disadvantage later.
Compared to the previous two magnificent times, Li Yifei, now in a security guardâs uniform, was completely marginalized. He wasnât uncomfortable with this as people are practical, and Wu Shentong, young and already a regular official, was seen as someone with a bright future. With a higher starting point and better prospects, it was natural for others to envy him.
"By the way, why hasnât Yunzhu come yet?" Now that Wu Shentong, a capable person, was present, naturally, everyone hadnât forgotten about Ye Yunzhu. Even if Wu Shentong had a bright future, he couldnât compare to Ye Yunzhu, who was already a Township Chief and, moreover, had family connections, ensuring an even more impressive future than his.
Qian Feifei immediately said, "I called Yunzhu today. She mentioned she had something on tonight and wasnât sure she could make it. Sheâll have to see how things go."
If it were someone else, it would have surely stirred up some disapproval for not attending the class reunion, but not for Ye Yunzhu. Firstly, her position warranted understanding, and secondly, as a beauty, she definitely warranted everyoneâs forgiveness.
Once the dishes were served, everyone began to eat and drink, creating a lively atmosphere. Although Li Yifei wasnât the center of attention, chatting with his classmates was still a happy occasion.
"Wu Shentong, did you get sent down because of some connections?" Qian Feifei asked curiously after they had been eating and drinking for a while.
Wu Shentong smiled, "In todayâs society, can anything be accomplished without connections? I have an uncle whoâs the Deputy Director of the Finance Bureau in the city."
"Wu Shentong, you really have quite the background. Iâd never heard you mention it before."
"Whatâs there to say? Without my own efforts, even having such a relative wouldnât guarantee their help. I had to pass several exams, and had I not done well, my uncle wouldnât have been able to assist. He only helped me find a better place after I passed."
By saying this, Wu Shentong played down the significance of his connections while highlighting his own abilities.
The crowd offered their compliments again, followed by more drinking. However, they couldnât always talk about Wu Shentong. A classmate named Cui Tianwei took a seat next to Li Yifei and asked, "Yifei, can you still manage to invite Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao over?"
Right beside them, Qian Feifei said, "I tell you, Cui Tianwei, arenât you putting Yifei in a tough spot? He doesnât even drive for the boss anymore; how could he ask favors from the boss?"
Cui Tianwei gave an embarrassed smile and said, "Iâm just giving it a try, Yifei, donât feel pressured. If we can get them, thatâs great, but if not, then letâs just drop it. The worst that can happen is my wife complains a bit."
Li Yifei smiled and responded, "I could make a call and give it a try."
"That would be great, Yifei. Whether it works out or not, youâre awesome for trying."
Just then, Wu Shentong happened to overhear the conversation. By now, he was also a bit tipsy, and he interjected, "Tianwei, donât trouble Yifei with this. Iâll take care of it for you. Itâs just a couple of TV hosts, right? Iâll fix it up."
Cui Tianwei was immediately excited. "Shentong, can you really handle it?"
Wu Shentong slapped the table and declared, "What do you mean âcan Iâ? Let me tell you, although I havenât taken up my post yet, Iâve still got my uncle. Heâs been paying a lot of attention to me lately. If I ask him to handle this, he surely wonât refuse such a small favor."
"Then... then thatâs fantastic. Itâs all on you, Tianwei."
Wu Shentong immediately picked up the phone and dialed. The call connected quickly, and he said, "Uncle, itâs me, Shentong... Heh, Iâm at a class reunion today, eating with everyone. Didnât you say that after joining work, I should network more? Thatâs how you build connections, right... Yes, exactly, thatâs what Iâm doing. Uncle, a classmate of mine is getting married and wants to invite Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao from the TV station to host. Can you help out?"
As Wu Shentong spoke about the matter at hand, everyone tensed up. Wu Shentong then turned to Cui Tianwei and asked, "Tianwei, which day is it?"
Cui Tianwei replied hastily, "Itâs next Saturday, the 8th of August."
Wu Shentong repeated the date and then hung up the phone, smiling contentedly. "My uncle said heâll ask around. Donât worry, with my uncle stepping in, how could those two TV hosts refuse to give face?"
Everyone agreed, and Cui Tianwei was beaming with delight, showering Wu Shentong with compliments.
After about ten minutes, Wu Shentongâs phone rang. The chatter ceased instantly as Wu Shentong answered the call. After a few words, his brow furrowed. "Uncle, it canât be such a coincidence, right?... Alright then, Iâll let my classmate know."
Hearing this, everyone sensed that the situation was hopeless. Wu Shentong, with a frown, told Cui Tianwei, "Tianwei, itâs really unfortunate, but on that day, both hosts already have engagements and absolutely cannot possibly free up. Itâs not that I donât want to help, but itâs just really bad timing."
Cui Tianwei replied in a hurry, "Thereâs nothing that can be done, itâs just bad luck that my wedding collided with their schedule, sigh..." His face couldnât hide the disappointment.
Wu Shentong felt a slight sting to his pride, as this was the first time a classmate had asked him for a favor, and he hadnât been able to deliver. Naturally, if his uncle was unable to help, he was even more powerless.
Li Yifei, seeing Cui Tianwei like this, felt a tinge of sympathy. They were all old classmates, after all, and if he could help, he should. He smiled and asked, "Tianwei, what time is your wedding? Iâll see if I can arrange things so that it doesnât clash with Li Xinyueâs schedule."
Cui Tianweiâs eyes lit up. "The wedding was initially set for eight in the morning. If we could get Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao to come, we wouldnât mind adjusting the time. As long as the ceremony can be held in the morning, that would be fine. Yifei, do you think thatâs doable?"
Li Yifei smiled and said, "Iâll give it a try, but I canât make any promises."
Seeing Li Yifei take on a task he hadnât managed to accomplish, Wu Shentongâs face fell, and he said with furrowed brows, "Li Yifei, arenât you joking? My uncle just told me that on that day, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao are participating in an event organized by the Provincial Television Station, a significant opportunity for their careers. Thereâs no way theyâll be available to host a wedding. Donât waste your efforts."
Upon hearing this, Li Yifei immediately told Cui Tianwei, "Tianwei, then Iâm afraid thereâs nothing I can do either. Iâm really sorry."
Li Yifei knew very well that with just a word from him, Li Xinyue and Song Lianyao would drop everything to come over, but since this involved the advancement of their careers, how could he possibly interfere? That would simply be too presumptuous.
Cui Tianwei gave a dry laugh and said, "Itâs fine, itâs fine."
Wu Shentong, seeing that a single comment made Li Yifei back off, felt he regained some face. Otherwise, it would have felt quite embarrassing. The group continued drinking, while Cui Tianwei sat with a gloomy expression. The last time Tao Yizhong had a wedding, it was hosted by two famous hosts, and his wife had seen it. Both being his classmates, Tao had celebrities hosting, but he couldnât manage the same. Heâd be embarrassed in front of his classmates at the wedding, not to mention the difficulty heâd face with his wife.