Chapter 20 Chapter Twenty

Once the beginning of autumn is over, the year enters the sprint stage. The days seem to speed up and become more hurried, and winter is coming. When going to work on Monday, Chen Mo found that Long Yun, who was sitting across from him, looked at him quietly from time to time, smiling with his lips pursed.At first, Chen Mo thought he had something on his face, wiped his face, and Long Yun laughed even harder.Chen Mo said, little girl Long Yun, look at what I do, there are flowers on my face?Long Yun said, you have flowers on your face, I found it out.Chen Mo asked in surprise, am I worth your research?Long Yun said, I have recently paid homage to a master who specializes in the study of physiognomy, and I can't help but want to study people whenever I see them.

Chen Mo snorted, and asked, how is the study, how deep is the practice?Long Yun said, what kind of Taoism do I have, and I am not practicing Taoism. Strictly speaking, I can’t talk about research, but I just learn. I feel that there is a certain scientific basis for reading physiognomy, and it is an important part of Chinese civilization.Chen Mo said with a smile, it seems that the kid still has a lot of experience, please let me know how I look. Long Yun looked at the door. You can't make jokes like this at work. If the leader hears it, although he won't criticize you face to face, it will leave a bad impression.Besides, things like fortune-telling and fortune-telling have a bit of an evil taste anyway, giving people a sense of injustice. If the boss has the impression that you are not doing business properly, I am afraid that you will not be able to turn around for the rest of your life.Long Yun's appearance frightened Chen Mo, as if there were indeed a pair of claws reaching out from behind.Chen Mo said, little friend, if you want to speak quickly, what are you doing sneakily?Long Yun grimaced, pretending to be like Kong Ming in an ancient opera, and said in a drawn out tone, "Come here with your ears."

Chen Mo also found it interesting, so he sat upright, waiting for him to speak.Long Yun finished his physiognomy before he said, Brother Chen, in my opinion, a person's face is divided into bone phase, flesh phase and air phase. The bone phase is the structure of a person's head bones. The essence of human beings, the flesh phase focuses on whether the skin is plump, whether the texture is smooth, and whether the hair is moist.As for Qi phase, it is cultivated later, it is essence, Qi, and spirit, and it is also called temperament today.Looking at my brother's face, his bones are full, his skin is plump and rosy, and he has an extraordinary temperament, gentle and dignified, restrained and restrained.From my point of view, brother must be very happy in the near future.

Chen Mo couldn't help laughing when he heard a lot of truth in Long Yun's clip.Asked, why do you like it? Long Yun leaned over and said with a mysterious expression, Director Chen, several major offices are spreading the wording, and the secretary of Routing has praised you many times, saying that your article combines theory with practice, logic is rigorous and full of passion, it is a rare pen .The secretary of the route looks like a kind-hearted person from the outside, but he is actually very strict with others and never praises others easily.To praise you this time, I'm afraid that my brother's promotion day will not be long, so don't forget about me, brother.

Chen Mo's heart trembled, and he suddenly had mixed feelings.If the secretary of the route had said this, I'm afraid it would not be a blessing but a curse.Having worked in the office for many years, Chen Mo has a good understanding of secretarial work. If the leader praises someone who is a writer, I am afraid that he will only be a writer who spends his whole life at his desk. The Municipal Party Committee Office has seven deputy directors. In addition to Xu Kejian, Qianqian, Long Yun and him, there are also Zhong Cong who is the secretary of Rourou, Miao Yongjie who is the deputy secretary of Political Science and Law, and Peng Ligong, who is 40 years old. He is four or five years old, and he used to be with another deputy secretary. In the reform of the personnel system last year, the number of deputy secretaries of the prefecture-level party committee was reduced by one. Peng Ligong no longer has a leader to follow. He's only in his thirties or forties, who has the nerve to order a secretary who is older than himself?After Peng Ligong lost his job, he and Xiangqian were in charge of comprehensive information, which was actually writing some daily materials.Zhong Cong followed the head of the municipal party committee, so the invisible score was bigger. In addition, the office of Rouzhi was a suite. see him.Zhong Cong didn't write materials. His job was to follow Secretary Lu and arrange specific matters such as meeting his subordinates, business trips, and visits.Speaking of which, among these deputy directors, there is probably only one real writer, Peng Ligong. Peng Ligong's writing skills are really top-notch. Chen Mo has read the materials written by him, and feels that this person's official documents are very sophisticated.The problem is that there seems to be an unwritten rule in the scene now, the better a person is at writing, the leader can only be regarded as a writer in the end, if the leader praises a secretary, saying that XX is a pen in our city , So-and-so will definitely not be happy, which shows that in the eyes of the leaders, he is just a pen specially written for the leaders, and it will be difficult for him to be promoted.Think about it too, a pen is a tool, and a person is called a tool by the leader, so what hope does he have!Peng Ligong used to be complacent because he was a pen, but later he found out that everyone who wasn’t a pen was promoted, and only himself was left behind. Then he realized that something was wrong, so he didn’t want to be this pen anymore, but this pen The impression of him is deeply ingrained in the leader's heart, how can it be changed in a short time!This pedantic master probably got some inspiration from some novel, so he put on the posture of a scholar, trying to show the leader that he is not only a writing tool, but also a strange man who can be used in the world.So there are several thread-bound "Historical Records" and "Historical Records" on the desk at any time, and the small characters are written on the thread-bound books with a red pen, like a great man who has a million heroes in his chest but has not yet made his fortune.The big guy didn't want to point it out in front of him, but politely said that Director Peng has a lot of knowledge, and he knows everything about the past and the present.Some leaders were harsher, and mocked him face to face as a generation of outstanding people, but it was a pity that he was born at an untimely time.Peng Ligong was actually very happy with these ridicules, and even said a few words modestly.Sometimes Chen Mo also made contributions for Peng, and felt like hurting his own kind.Therefore, when I heard Long Yun say one of the routes and then praised myself as a pen, I felt vigilant.

Chen Mo asked, did Secretary Lu say anything else?Long Yun shook his head and said, I don't know these things.It was not easy for Chen Mo to keep asking, and he also knew that it would be useless to keep asking.Chen Mo thought in his heart, it seems that he should write less articles, otherwise, he would really let others use it as a writing tool.It turns out that I also promised Fang Zhouzhi to publish the novels I wrote before in "Chuxi Literature and Art". It seems that I can't do this.If you want to make progress in your official career, what you have to do is probably to try to get rid of all the literati aura in your body.

Recently, the atmosphere in the compound has become more and more treacherous. Various speculations and gossips have spread like wildfire.The most talked about is that Shi Cheng, secretary of the Youxian County Party Committee, will be promoted to deputy mayor, in charge of engineering and transportation.The Municipal Party Committee Office is the nerve center of the city, and whenever this kind of gossip is flying all over the sky, the relationship between the secretaries will suddenly become delicate. What's more, some of the gossip this time are about the Municipal Party Committee Office. To put it bluntly, it is actually about the secretaries of several secretaries. The most talked about in the gossip is Zhong Cong, the secretary of Routing, who may be transferred to Xiakou County as the county party secretary, and the deputy director of the municipal party committee office directly in the county as the county party secretary. The head or deputy secretary of the county party committee has always been more common, but there are not many who directly serve as the secretary of the county party committee. Therefore, this matter has been hotly discussed for a long time. There are many versions among the people, and one of the mainstream versions is that Zhong Cong Nephew of Lin Feng, secretary of the Xishi Municipal Party Committee and current deputy director of the Provincial People's Congress.Back then, it was Lin Feng who brought it up with his own hand. The route was a reciprocation of love and kindness, but someone with good deeds checked it out. Lin Feng's wife was surnamed Jin, not Lin, and it was said that Zhong Cong was Lin Feng's nephew. No evidence.The other is Xiangqian. It is said that Xiangqian may go to the Municipal Finance Bureau to be the deputy director. It hasn't been a few years.Another one is about Chen Mo himself, saying that he may go down to a subordinate county to become the deputy secretary of the county party committee.

Since Mayor Zhang Xiao had said to him half a year ago that he might be burdened by the organization, Chen Mo also estimated that he might make a move this time. Although he had been here for less than a year, he immediately put it down a little faster. It may also be difficult for others to accept.But if it is a special case, it is not impossible. In the officialdom, it is not impossible to be promoted one or two levels within a year.But thinking about what Zhang Xiao said later that he was going to sit on the bench for ten years, he felt that he might not be able to make it this time. With these thoughts, Chen Mo became more vigilant than usual, only then did he realize that at work, everyone's eye contact seems to have an indescribable flavor.Zhong Cong's expression was steady, as if he was sure of winning, but he was secretive when he moved forward, as if he was afraid that others would reveal information from his face.Xu Kejian, the deputy director who has no rumors, seems very calm, and seems to have a plan for the future. It is said that Rouzhi has promised him that he will arrange a good place for him before leaving office. Not very attentive.As for Long Yun and the others, there was only envy in their eyes.

The most pitiful thing is Peng Ligong, this old master has no longer spread those thread-bound books on the table recently, and he is out of his mind all day long, looking for news like a sleepwalker.One day, he deliberately came to Chen Mo's office and asked, Director Chen, have you heard anything about me?Chen Mo didn't know how to answer, so he said, Director Peng, it's all gossip, why are you so sensitive?When Chen Mo said this, he couldn't help but feel that he was a little cruel, but what else could he say, Peng Ligong was that kind of person, they entered the party and government departments very early, but they still didn't understand the rules of the officialdom; The talent of being an official, but he is particularly concerned about his official career, and dreams of a prosperous official career one day.Hearing what he said, Peng Ligong's expression was so sad that he was about to cry. He sighed and said, that's all, who told us to sleep like widows, and there is no one in it. I have seen through this society. .With that said, he stumbled away.

Chen Mo thinks that his concentration is good, although it is far from the level where Mount Tai collapses in front of him without changing his face, it can be considered as a long time, but it is related to his future, but he still can't be calm.Especially what he said about Rou Zhi was really puzzling to him, and it was not easy for him to ask Zhang Xiao. Even though Zhang Xiao had a lot of trust in him, it was not a gentleman's job to ask about his own future.Chen Mo flipped through the newspapers randomly, pretending to read the newspapers, while thinking in his heart, suddenly wanted to find someone to discuss with, and thought of Li Yiguang.Li Yiguang has been in the officialdom for a long time, and he is familiar with the rules of the officialdom and uses them freely. He really needs to ask him for some things.Thinking of this, I suddenly remembered that Li Yiguang hadn't called him for a long time.

From He Biye, Chen Mo knew that Li Yiguang often went to the mayor of Zhang Xiao. As he expected, Li Yiguang was quickly appreciated by Zhang Xiao, and he was promoted to the deputy secretary of the You County Party Committee.Li Yiguang came to look for Zhang Xiao several times, but he didn't call him. Chen Mo felt a little sour in his heart, as if he had been abandoned.But thinking about Li Yiguang's personality, I feel that he shouldn't be the kind of person who crosses rivers and breaks bridges. He must be a little busy. After hesitating for a long time, Chen Mo still couldn't make up his mind, with whom to discuss this matter, he has been in Chuxi City for nearly a year, and he has met more people, but at the end of the count, there is no one who can trust his heartfelt confidant, and he can't help but A little self-pity, it really is an ignorant friend in the officialdom. Just as he was thinking, the phone rang, Long Yun answered the phone, and kept saying, ok, ok, where is it, Mingdu Hotel, ok, I will come right away, thank you brother for not forgetting me.Chen Mo knew right away that Long Yun had dinner, and young people like Long Yun took dinner very seriously, as if there were too many dinners, so he could save face.Sure enough, Long Yun hung up the phone and said, Director Chen, there is a dinner, come with me?Chen Mo said, you go and you go, I will guard the office.Long Yun said, there is no other way, I can't even push it away, so I will go, if the leader asks me, just hesitate.Chen Mo said, don't worry, just don't drink too much, in case the leader has an urgent business, it's not good to get drunk.Long Yun said, don't worry, I'll just take a few sips to deal with it. After Long Yun left, Chen Mo picked up the phone and dialed Ma Ning. The call rang a few times and the connection was made.Chen Mo said, Ma Ning, what are you doing, you haven't called me for so long?Ma Ning said, I am editing a manuscript, a special plan for deep-sea boat fishing, how dare I call you casually, for fear of affecting your national affairs.Chen Mo laughed and scolded, "Ma Ning, what are you doing with your yin and yang weirdness? It's not like you don't know me. If you talk like that again, this dude will be finished."Ma Ning quickly apologized, and said, just kidding, why don't you even know how to joke, what's the matter, you've been a public servant for almost a year, did you go well?Chen Mo said, it's okay, thank you for reminding me about what happened last time, you are my dog-headed military advisor.Ma Ning shouted at the other end, stop, what are you talking about, who is your military adviser, and the dog's head?Chen Mo said, if you hadn't asked me to go fishing last time, I might still be like Mr. Silly's catchphrase, a cat can't get rid of its claws if it catches glutinous rice cakes.Ma Ding laughed out loud, and said, Chen Mo, you started the cult of personality like this. How can I be so godlike? I sincerely want you to enjoy the fun of fishing, and there is absolutely no intention. After chattering for a while, Chen Mo saw that there was no one around, so he lowered his voice and said, Ma Ning, my brother really has some unsolved mysteries and I want to ask my brother for his advice.After speaking, he briefly talked about what Zhang Xiao said last time about the burden, sitting on the bench and the pen of the route, and asked, look at this matter, what is the reason behind it, and what strategy should I adopt? Ma Ning fell silent on the other end, as if thinking.After a long time, Ma Ning said, Chen Mo, you were brought back by Mayor Zhang. This is your advantage and also your disadvantage. Not to mention the advantages, you also know it.The disadvantage is that others will regard you as Mayor Zhang's cronies. If the party and government are unified, your affairs will be easy to handle. If the party and government are not unified, it may be difficult.That’s why Mayor Zhang said he’s on the bench. I don’t think he’s too sure. Although he’s the mayor, he’s a unified leader after all. Chen Mo buzzed in his heart, and said, your analysis makes sense, Ma Ning, the question is what should I do? Ma Ning said, this is hard to say, you just dial the abacus beads, see the child and hit the child, as the old saying goes, keep calm, do nothing to rule, sit and wait, and don't act blindly.In the future, you should pay attention to walking the path of the municipal party secretary, and it is especially important to dispel his worries that you are Mayor Zhang. Chen Mo said, sit and wait?Just sit and wait!How can I get rid of Secretary Lu's concerns at this moment? Ma Ning said that it is man-made, even if it is impossible to eliminate all, it is necessary to eliminate a little bit.In short, we can find ways to survive in the narrow gap. Chen Mo laughed and said, that's the only way to go. Next, the two said something else. Suddenly, Ma Ning asked, Chen Mo, how are you and Zhang Yuan, are you still in touch?Chen Mo didn't expect Ma Ning to say that suddenly, and he didn't know how to answer for a while, so he said, we are nothing.Ma Ning said, Chen Mo, I don't think you don't know Zhang Yuan's affection for you. This girl is really rare. Although she is a city girl, she is not vulgar.Chen Mo said, I know, but I really have no feelings for her. Ma Ning was silent for a while, and said, Chen Mo, you are just perfunctory me, why can't I see what you are thinking?Let's put it this way, do you have someone else in Chuxi City? Chen Mo said, yes, her name is Shu Fang. Ma Ning said, I know why you gave up Zhang Yuan. Of course, I cannot judge whether your choice is right or wrong, but since you have chosen the path of politics, giving up Zhang Yuan can avoid suspicion and reassure Mayor Zhang. Use you, and from this point on, you're right.I just think, maybe you will regret it in the future. Chen Mo was speechless.Ma Ning said again, if you decide, I advise you to get married as soon as possible, as soon as possible. Why the rush? Ma Ning replied slowly that if you are determined to enter politics, you must do so. This has nothing to do with the system, but it has to do with habitual thinking. Looking at the whole country, there are young county magistrates and deputy magistrates, and even post-80s deputy secretaries of county and city committees. Are there unmarried county magistrates, deputy magistrates, and deputy secretaries of county and city committees? Chen was silent for a while, he had never heard of it, it seems that Ma Ning's heart is careful enough. Finally, Ma Ning asked, Chen Mo, do you still remember our college classmate Shen Xiaoyan, who participated in the election of Miss Haicheng? Chen Mo said, school girl, I remember, what happened to her? Ma Ning said, she is also in Chuxi, haven't you met? Chen Mo was taken aback and said, she is also in Chuxi, why didn't I know? Ma Ning said that she got divorced the year before last and went to Chuxi Daily to work as a reporter, her pen name is Leng Huo, you are really blind.She asked me about you, and I told her that you went back to Chuxi City, but she didn't look for you? Chen Mo said, not yet, I will contact her later.