The Strongest Master Venturing Urban-Chapter 31 The Battle for Talent

"Of course, whatever you want, I’ll give it to you!"

The promotion was almost finalized, so Wang Jun appeared quite generous at the moment.

"I think we should forget about it. I’ve just been transferred to Qingshi County, haven’t achieved much compared to others, and suddenly getting promoted like this will definitely cause negative impacts."

Wang Jun dismissed Chen Bin’s analysis with indifference.

"How could it be that complicated? By then, I’ll be the head honcho. Who dares to challenge me?"

Seeing him so dismissive, Zhao Xinmei couldn’t help but interject.

"Honey, you’ve been a public official for so many years; how could you not understand such a simple principle? After your promotion, you’ll be in a sensitive period. Everyone will scrutinize every move you make. Xiao Bin is clearly saying this for your own good."

Hearing this, Wang Jun finally nodded.

"Alright, I’ll put Xiao Bin’s reward on hold for now. Once I’m fully stabilized, I’ll promote him properly. But there’s someone I definitely need to elevate right away, or things could get tricky..."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Bin tentatively asked.

"You’re talking about Xu Ruoxuan, aren’t you?"

"Yes, she’s the daughter of the City Committee’s deputy secretary and her father-in-law is a deputy head of the Provincial People’s Congress. I have to win her over quickly."

Chen Bin was stunned upon hearing this.

He had never imagined that the older sister he had casually befriended would have such a shockingly high standing.

He immediately asked, "So how do you plan to arrange this?"

"After I take office, Yang Lin, the County Committee office director, will take over my current position. It’ll be the perfect timing to promote Xu Ruoxuan officially."

"That arrangement sounds good. As long as she stays in the County Committee, it’ll be easier for me to connect with her later."

Seeing the increasingly harmonious relationship between father and son, Zhao Xinmei couldn’t help but feel pleased.

Now it seemed that Chen Bin was indeed an exceptionally good kid.

If the family could always remain so harmonious, wouldn’t that be wonderful?

Unlike the harmonious atmosphere here, the household of Mayor Wu was rather bleak.

Mayor Wu Liang had worked diligently in Tianhai for over a decade, finally carving out his current position.

His trusted aide Huang Ming was also about to transition from deputy magistrate to full magistrate.

But he never imagined that the unremarkable Wang Jun from before — how had he suddenly gone from County Committee’s deputy secretary to soon becoming the full secretary?

Could this be a harbinger of something?

After all, the big shot who once supported Wang Jun was now in an immensely powerful position.

If Wang Jun was reactivated, it could spell trouble for him.

As Wu Liang was lost in thought, Huang Ming, sitting across from him, suddenly spoke.

"Mayor Wu, theoretically, Wang Jun no longer has anyone backing him. Why has he suddenly risen so quickly? Doesn’t that seem rather unusual?"

Sipping his teacup lightly, Wu Liang replied leisurely.

"I heard it was Secretary Li who orchestrated his promotion."

Frowning slightly, Huang Ming’s expression turned grim.

"I’ve worked in Qingshi County for so many years, and I never saw much of a connection between the two. Why would Secretary Li choose to elevate him?"

"Secretary Li, although a scholar, prefers bold and action-packed moves. He probably appreciates Wang Jun’s daring attitude from years ago."

"So that’s how it is..."

Upon hearing this, Huang Ming sneered disdainfully.

"Wang Jun’s just a fool, trying to apply military-style thinking to the political arena. Isn’t that laughable?"

Nodding slightly, Wu Liang didn’t disagree with the comment.

"Actually, Wang Jun’s appointment has several committee members harboring doubts. As long as he doesn’t perform well, he’s likely to be removed. So, you should understand what I mean, right?"

"Understood!"

Sipping his tea again, Wu Liang continued.

"That Xu Ruoxuan in your county is a promising figure. Make an effort to liaise with her more often, especially during internal personnel adjustments. You must find a way to transfer her to your side."

Huang Ming didn’t know much about Xu Ruoxuan.

All he knew was that Xu Ruoxuan’s father was the deputy secretary of Tianhai City’s Committee.

Logically, this rank wasn’t higher than Wu Liang’s.

So why would someone like Wu Liang, who always acted with self-interest, pay attention to Xu Ruoxuan?

Although suspicious, Huang Ming didn’t dare to ask since the other party hadn’t brought it up.

After serving as an official for many years, he understood very well what could and couldn’t be asked.

Nodding solemnly, he responded earnestly.

"Got it, I understand!"

Time flew by, and before anyone realized, Monday had arrived.

After eating breakfast at the hospital, Chen Bin and Wang Jun said goodbye to Zhao Xinmei.

They drove straight to Qingshi County.

As soon as Chen Bin got upstairs, someone called his name.

Turning around, he realized it was Qian Lang!

Pulling Chen Bin aside to a secluded corner, Qian Lang immediately whispered.

"Old Chen, tell me the truth. Was it you who exposed County Magistrate Sun and Dong Lili?"

"What are you talking about?" Chen Bin played dumb with a puzzled expression.

Seeing his demeanor, Qian Lang looked somewhat perplexed.

"Wasn’t it you who reported County Magistrate Sun?"

"I have no grudge against him; why would I report him?"

This response left Qian Lang completely baffled.

After Sun Cheng’s scandal was exposed, Qian Lang’s first assumption was that Chen Bin was responsible.

After all, Sun Cheng and Dong Lili had been involved for so long without anyone finding out.

He had barely informed Chen Bin when the story broke.

But based on Chen Bin’s current expression, it did seem like he wasn’t aware.

"Could it really not be you?"

Shaking his head, Chen Bin whispered back.

"If it were me, I’d definitely leverage this to threaten County Magistrate Sun for some benefits rather than tearing him down completely!"

"That makes sense."

Finding the reasoning plausible, Qian Lang left on his own.

Shortly after Chen Bin arrived at the office, a notice came down from the city.

Wang Jun was appointed Qingshi County Committee Secretary, and Huang Ming was promoted from executive deputy magistrate to full County Magistrate.

This news surprised many.

Huang Ming’s promotion to County Magistrate was expected by most, but Wang Jun — who had been relatively low-profile for years — suddenly rising to the top was hard to believe.

Could it be that the big shot backing him had intervened again?

As the saying goes, "New emperor, new officials," the adjustments of the top two positions marked the beginning of a significant personnel reshuffling in Qingshi County.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wang Jun promoted several people who had previously stayed loyal to him.

Everything was progressing smoothly — until the matter of Xu Ruoxuan’s appointment created a rift with Huang Ming.

Wang Jun wanted Xu Ruoxuan to remain in the County Committee’s office, but Huang Ming preferred transferring her elsewhere.

Both refused to find common ground on the issue.

Ultimately, they summoned Xu Ruoxuan for a discussion, letting her make her own decision.

She chose to take time to consider the matter.

Thus, the personnel adjustment stalled with Xu Ruoxuan’s departure.

After the meeting, Wang Jun immediately summoned Chen Bin to his office.

"Xiao Bin, the new County Magistrate is trying to take Xu Ruoxuan away from me. You have to help me out here." freeweɓnovel.cøm

"No problem, consider it done!"

As soon as Chen Bin finished speaking, he sent Xu Ruoxuan a message.

"Ruoxuan, I’ve got something tonight, so how about I come over during lunch to give you a massage?"