C213 matter of self-abasement

"Minister Feng is an official. To be honest, I can't bear for him to leave. But privately, I am very much in favor of him going to the Guannan Daily, where the real heroes will be able to use their talents. If every single person in Ministry of Propaganda can get a good place to stay, then that would be the happiest thing for me. " Du Ruiqi said.

"Minister Du is good at hiring and is good at finding people. This is your unique leadership art and talent. When you came to the Ministry of Propaganda, all of us felt full of hope. " Zhang Min said.

This was Du Ruiqi's second time hearing this, the first time she had a chat with Zhang Min in the office, she had said it like this. But today, the meaning sounded different. Zhang Min's purpose for coming tonight was clear, but he did not directly say it. This was Zhang Min's cleverness.

"The Ministry of Propaganda itself is a very powerful and cohesive group. Everyone's enthusiasm is very high because this kind of department which is filled with motivation is also the most active place. As the unit of the county committee, I feel that other departments can't possibly compare to this kind of department that is filled with motivation to do work. "Therefore, I will do my best to make sure that everyone gets as many opportunities as possible. This will allow our group, while sweating, to reap the fruits that they deserve. This is my way of thinking, and also the direction that I want to work hard towards." Du Ruiqi said.

"Thank you, Minister. It's our fortune to have a leader like you." Zhang Min said with a smile.

Although his words were flattering, Du Ruiqi felt that it was very enjoyable to hear it. No one would reject such a compliment.

Before he left, Du Ruiqi asked Zhang Min to bring all these things back. However, Zhang Min waved his hands and quickly left.

Facing so many gifts, Du Ruiqi really didn't know what to do.

The gift acceptance had only just started for Du Ruiqi, the young official who had just stepped into an important leadership position. When she was serving in the Peace Town, there would be occasional gifts from people. Therefore, at that time, there were also people who said that she was being serious behind her back then.

Facing Zhang Min's quite a few gifts today, her heart was once again filled with fear and trepidation. The gifts that Ding Zhihua had received when he was hospitalized last time, she could donate them all to him as funds for impoverished students. But what should he do with such a gift? Do I really have to hand over all of them to the disciplinary committee?

Acceptance or not was a problem. Accept it, make yourself feel bad; don't accept it, make others feel bad. Looks like Du Ruiqi would have to accept this kind of test in the future, and slowly adapt to her daily life as a leader. It was still in her bookcase, so she decided to take a good look at it. It was as if she had to start all over again. Du Ruiqi said to herself in her heart.

Zhang Min came. On the second day, Luo Jian, who was in charge of the administration of literature, also came. Luo Jian was the Deputy Director of the Civil Affairs Office, and was considered part of the main branch. The Chief of the Public Information Office was previously both Feng Yongbin and Feng Yongbin. It seemed like he had also targeted this vice minister's position.

Luo Jian was usually a rather timid and stiff person, but Du Ruiqi did not expect that he would be able to come out at such a critical time, and personally come ask for an official.

Luo Jian also brought something with him, two bottles of wine and two cigarettes. A month's wages shouldn't be enough to buy these, Du Ruiqi thought.

Du Ruiqi made tea for Luo Jian as usual, then smiled and said: "Director Luo, the civil affairs department's work has been hard on you, the selection of the materials for the literary units are all your work and work, everything is complicated and depends on you. It's all thanks to you being familiar with this area, that we can do everything in an orderly manner!"

"Minister, this is what I should do." Luo Jian said shyly.

"Division Minister, I, Luo Jian, do not know how to speak. Luo Jian mustered up his courage and said, "To tell you the truth, Minister, I have been in Ministry of Propaganda for almost 8 years and I am still a official. Sigh, speaking of which, the Minister might want to criticize me, but sometimes I really don't have the energy to do it. Luo Jian saw hope here, hoping that under the leadership of the Division Minister, they would be able to step onto a new stage and achieve a breakthrough and victory in the battle of resistance for the next eight years! "

Heh heh, Du Ruiqi laughed in her heart after hearing Luo Jian's words.

This Luo Jian who usually looked like he did not make a sound, was he that smart when he spoke? It was not as numb as he had imagined! Du Ruiqi thought.

"Director Luo has been here for so many years. It's been a long time." Du Ruiqi said. She had only grown up for eight years, from a kindergarten teacher to her current position. Luo Jian was a university undergraduate and was assigned to the Ministry of Propaganda after graduation. He never thought that after eight years, he would still be standing in his original position. In comparison, his own rising speed was as fast as a rocket! However, there were some people who didn't make any progress in their entire lives. Many times, people were not afraid of being slow, but were afraid of others looking at them. For someone who was working in the administrative unit, if you couldn't get promoted or become an official, then that was a sign of incompetence! As the saying goes, "A man is more than a man, it's infuriating".

It seems that Luo Jian has high expectations for this position! Du Ruiqi weighed the pros and cons in her heart.

When there were no vacancies, everyone was calm and quiet, as if they had nothing to ask for. Now, suddenly, a chance had come. Those who needed to jump, those who needed to jump, all jumped up and down.

"Sigh!" Minister, I know that I have no future. Many people came later than me and have all gone up, but I have never been able to improve. Work, I was also seriously hard at work, but the key time is not me ah! It was like this in the mechanism unit. You couldn't cross it, and after a while, everyone seemed to have fixed you down. You were the one squatting in the pit, and it seemed like you would never come out. "Therefore, I hope that the Minister can move a hole for me. Don't let me always stay in the same place, it's too uncomfortable!" Luo Jian said in pain.

Honestly speaking, Du Ruiqi could feel how Luo Jian was feeling. As a man, it was very humiliating for him to not be able to make any progress while he was in the government.

He must have mustered his courage to be here today. Du Ruiqi didn't want to refute his words, she wanted to give him some hope. However, if she were to say it out loud, and was afraid that she wouldn't be able to do it, it would damage her reputation as a Division Minister.

Du Ruiqi thought for a moment, then said: "Director Luo, I understand your feelings. As the manager of the Ministry of Propaganda, I will try my best to help everyone fight for now. But sometimes, life cannot be completely grasped, and there are always unpredictable things in life, so there is no need to be too persistent. Too obsessive on a certain time, a certain thing, sometimes will let oneself trouble. It was better to leave it up to fate than to focus on it. His fate wasn't to be taken lightly, but to let nature take its course. "Relax, everything will be fine."

Luo Jian looked at Du Ruiqi. He didn't know what exactly she wanted to express, whether he agreed or not? Success or failure? Deep down in his heart, he was anxious to know what was going on. If he missed this opportunity, he might not be able to make it in time. He also knew that there were many competitors, many more who had the advantage, but he just wasn't willing to accept it. Unreconciled to the fact that he couldn't always go at the most crucial moments, the hope and suffering in his heart made him feel extremely uncomfortable!

"Division Minister, please help me this time on account of the fact that I've been fighting for eight years …" Luo Jian seemed to be praying.

"Haha, Director Luo, let me tell you. I will try my best to help everyone fight for the benefits that they deserve. However, there are some things that I cannot decide on. Keep a good mood and don't be too insistent on one thing. In fact, there are many choices in life. There are other paths, and there is always a path that suits you. "Don't worry!" Du Ruiqi comforted him.

"Alright, thank you Minister, thank you!" If you say so, I am relieved! " Luo Jian seemed to have obtained some sort of confirmation, as he gratefully left Du Ruiqi's home.

After his two subordinates came here to pay their respects, Du Ruiqi hoped that Zhu Qing would be able to exchange his thoughts at the right time. However, day after day passed. She would meet him again and again in the corridor, but never once did she come looking for him. Each time, she would just meet him once before leaving in a hurry.

Did he not long for a promotion? Could it be that he was waiting for this great opportunity to go to waste? Or did he give it up to someone else so magnanimously? Even the dull Luo Jian would know that he had come to find her at such a critical time, why was he so calm? Could it be that he had already made up his mind that she would give him this opportunity?

Zhu Qingyun, aren't you overestimating your abilities? Could it be that the position of vice minister really belongs to you?

Du Ruiqi once again felt that Zhu Qingyun did not place her in his eyes, that feeling of not being respected made her feel a little uncomfortable. She didn't know why this was happening either. When he had just arrived in Ministry of Propaganda, his attitude had actually been even more disrespectful. But now he had changed a little, was able to face herself, face her work. Why did he still hope that he would respect his like everyone else did at this crucial moment? If she wasn't going home, at the very least she would have to come to the office and exchange pointers, right?

This kind of subtle change in attitude surprised even Du Ruiqi herself. She was not a woman who trusted her authority and did not place too much importance on the power she held. She always felt that she was also an ordinary person, just that the position she took and the work she did were different. However, at this moment, she discovered that after she gained the real power, the feeling of being in control of her power had unknowingly made her feel as if she was above others, as if she needed to be respected and even held in high regard. Zhang Min respected her the most when she asked him to, and every conversation he had with her always made her enjoy it the most. Now that he thought about it, this was the feeling of having power in their hands. She now understood why the leaders would always go out on a rampage every time they went out. The police cars were always required to control their authority, and the feeling of being above others was making a ruckus. Without such a ceremony, without such a cry, it would be impossible to realize the psychological needs of a leader. And if one is too dependent on this need, it is not far from the crisis of power.

Looking at the study on the bookshelf, Du Ruiqi couldn't help but feel a burst of shock. She had originally thought that since she came from a grassroots background, she wouldn't sink into such a state of power. She thought that she would be able to face the power in her hands without being affected by it, and even more so not being affected by it. However, in the face of Zhu Qingyun's indifferent attitude, her heart was still as unhappy as ever. This change in attitude was something she didn't realize she had changed. She couldn't help but feel a kind of perspiration overflowing from her body.