Sun Weimin finally understood that the title of Communist Youth League secretary was Pan Junfeng’s way of showing sincerity to Xu Chunliang. He was both amused and annoyed, as he had only ever heard of subordinates pledging loyalty to their superiors, so why was it reversed this time? Moreover, if Pan Junfeng wanted to show sincerity to Xu Chunliang, he should arrange it within his own power. Why should he have to offer this benefit?
Sun Weimin said, "Xiaopan, we all know that being the Communist Youth League secretary is just an empty title. Why does he want it?" He knew very well why Xu Chunliang wanted this position; it was clearly meant to irritate him, like driving a wedge into his control area, similar to how the cemetery appropriated the hospital’s premises.
Pan Junfeng said, "I can’t quite understand young people’s thoughts either, but you do admit Xu Chunliang is capable, right?"
Sun Weimin didn’t speak, pulling out a cigarette and Pan Junfeng helped light it for him. It was only because he needed something from Sun Weimin; otherwise, he rarely helped him with such things.
Sun Weimin took a couple of puffs; despite his dislike for Yan Huaiyi and knowing Xu Chunliang was Yan Huaiyi’s person, he had to admit Xu Chunliang’s capabilities. It had only been a few days and even Pan Junfeng was lowering himself to be amicable with Xu Chunliang.
Pan Junfeng said, "It’s all for the hospital. What harm can letting him have three feet do?"
Sun Weimin looked at Pan Junfeng. Surprisingly, he was now the one advocating for peace. Who was the one originally unsettled by Yan Huaiyi’s unexpected arrival? Unable to hold back, Sun reminded him, "Xu Chunliang is certainly helping some people save face."
Pan Junfeng said, "Secretary Sun, I understand everything you’ve said. I know you mean well for me, but after much thought, work should be prioritized. I’ve satisfied Xu Chunliang’s conditions, and if he can help solve these problems for the hospital, it’s great for the hospital. It’s not about who gains face; the most important thing is the hospital gets the benefits. If it turns out he isn’t capable, then it’s not too late to bring him down later. Isn’t there an old saying: the higher you’re lifted, the harder you’ll fall? If he doesn’t succeed, it’s some people who will look bad. Everything has two sides, right?"
Sun Weimin said, "You’ve considered it thoroughly." In his heart, he thought that Pan Junfeng had said everything that needed to be said. Had their differences been set aside, and maybe they had reached an agreement?
Sun Weimin ultimately agreed to Pan Junfeng’s request, as the position of Communist Youth League secretary was not a position of actual power, just a title; additionally, both Pan Junfeng and Yan Huaiyi were members of the team. If both formally supported Xu Chunliang, refusing to use Xu Chunliang would ultimately offend Pan Junfeng as well.
Let him have three feet, what’s the harm? Let him have it this time. As for the new hospital issue, even the Health Bureau hasn’t found a solution. I’m curious to see how he breaks the stalemate.
Within a week of arriving at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Xu Chunliang created history: he drove away the office director Yang Yunfeng, taking control of the office as deputy director; he checked up on the chief of the digestive department, Liang Guangsu, and reported his tardiness throughout the hospital, issuing a fine of one hundred yuan. Emerging as the winner among five competitors, Xu Chunliang became the new Communist Youth League secretary of the Infectious Disease Hospital.
Xu Chunliang swept away the slump from being expelled by the Tourism Bureau and returned to the Health Bureau, demonstrating his earnestness and agreeing to help Pan Junfeng.
After the hospital Party committee announced Xu Chunliang as the new Communist Youth League secretary, Pan Junfeng specifically spoke to him. In recent days, Pan Junfeng had been busy forging connections, but the more he sought help, the clearer the reality became; they would never regain the land occupied by the Tomb of the Seven Heroes. The Civil Affairs Bureau ignored them, the Health Bureau was unwilling to step forward, and the city instructed them to negotiate on their own.
And besides this issue, even pulling up an enclosure wall on the construction site had become a problem. The residents of the Worker Village had reported them to the environmental department, claiming their hospital was a high-pollution, high-risk project, conflicting with the transitioning tourism district’s designation. They said the hospital was executing a blatant violation.
Pan Junfeng found it absurd; he had never imagined that the Infectious Disease Hospital would be associated with high pollution.
Xu Chunliang got what he wished for, and seeing Pan Junfeng display sincerity, he had to provide some strategic advice.
Xu Chunliang pulled out the original planning map, and Pan Junfeng looked at the design plan which he had spearheaded and was, of course, familiar with.
Xu Chunliang then presented a new planning map: "Take a look and see what differences there are between these two maps."
Pan Junfeng compared them and found that the new plan had retreated considerably from the old one and shifted significantly eastward.
Pan Junfeng said, "If we give up so much, our land will be reduced by a third."
Xu Chunliang replied, "Knowing this is a hard issue, there’s no need for us to force the matter; otherwise, we’ll only end up hurting ourselves. Our choice to back down isn’t unconditional; we can negotiate with the city for land compensation, a land swap, or an increase in our original position’s compensation area. The planning map is relatively ideal in terms of location, which creates a buffer zone between us and the cemetery. The middle area can serve as a public parking lot, and those few tombs happen to fall within this area, allowing the Civil Affairs Department to handle the negotiations with them."
Pan Junfeng said, "They might not be willing."
Xu Chunliang laughed, "Everyone is working for the same goal; nobody wants to confront each other. I found out that Qingshan Mine is designated a provincial cultural heritage, and the renovation and upgrade project of the Qingshan Mine Ruins has been listed as one of the major projects for the Tourism Bureau’s future constructions. It will coordinate with the Tomb of the Seven Heroes to develop a tourism area, with one important aspect of a tourist site being parking. I can coordinate with the Tourism Bureau on this matter."
Xu Chunliang pointed to the west: "This plot is planned to be a parking lot for the Qingshan Mine Ruins Scenic Area. We can negotiate swapping for this plot. If successful, we increase our distance from the Worker Village, which should reduce the local residents’ hostility towards us significantly."
After hearing this, Pan Junfeng felt a glimmer of hope. Xu Chunliang had some skill, turning a parking lot project into a public parking space. Originally, this plot was intended for parking by their plans, and if their hospital’s parking is insufficient, they can use the public parking, which was truly killing two birds with one stone.
Although Xu Chunliang provided a solution, it involved cooperation between the Tourism Bureau and the Civil Affairs Bureau. Pan Junfeng knew his capabilities were limited; hence the task needed Xu Chunliang’s execution.
Pan Junfeng said, "Xiaoxu, I think your idea is feasible; I’d like to entrust this matter to you."
Xu Chunliang didn’t agree readily: "Dean Pan, we agreed earlier that I would only help with brainstorming and making introductions, but for the actual implementation, you’ll need to find someone else."
Pan Junfeng said, "Xiaoxu, I don’t really trust anyone else." It seemed to him that they hadn’t discussed this matter before.
Xu Chunliang said, "Dean Pan, I also have a lot of work in my hands right now. I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle it all, and besides, as a deputy director of the hospital office and the secretary of the Youth League Committee, it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to get involved in the construction work of the new hospital."
Pan Junfeng couldn’t understand it any clearer; he’s being asked for a promotion here. He had never seen a young man so eager for a title. You just arrived and became the deputy director of the hospital office; in fact, you’re already managing it. I even mustered the courage to ask Secretary Sun to get you the Youth League Secretary title, and two titles still aren’t enough? You want more? Your appetite is too big.
Pan Junfeng thought to himself, at most, I can help you take away the "deputy" from in front of the office director title, since you’re effectively in charge there. But on second thought, this guy probably doesn’t want that; he wants an official title.
Pan Junfeng said, "Xiaoxu, how about this: I’ll nominate you as the director of the preparatory office for the new hospital, directly accountable to me."
Xu Chunliang, already benefiting, acted reluctant: "Isn’t that inappropriate? I’ve just joined and already hold so many titles; people will gossip."
Pan Junfeng was a bit fed up with this: "It’s settled then, I’ll go see Dean Yan."
Of course, Yan Huaiyi had no objections; he not only agreed for Xu Chunliang to become the director of the preparatory office but also took off the "deputy" from his title as the office director.
Xu Chunliang had been at the Infectious Disease Hospital for just a week and was already holding three positions: Office Director of Dongzhou City’s Infectious Disease Hospital, Director of the Preparatory Office, and Secretary of the Youth League.
Xu Chunliang’s name was now known to everyone at the Infectious Disease Hospital. Some admired his capabilities, while naturally, some gossiped about him.
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This guy’s greediness is quite unseemly, isn’t it? Holding three positions at once, and all in important departments—this had never happened in the history of the Infectious Disease Hospital.
It’s simply shocking.
Nothing can be done about it; Dean Yan likes him.
Not just Dean Yan, if Secretary Sun didn’t approve, could he become the Youth League Secretary?
I heard the nomination for the Director of the Preparatory Office came from Vice Director Pan.
Having connections in the government makes it easier to climb up, haven’t you heard that his ex-girlfriend is the deputy director of the High-Tech Zone Management Committee?
Ex-girlfriend or not, it’s good enough she’s not harming him, let alone helping him.
They say a day’s companionship yields a hundred days of grace; maybe this is just for appearances.
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Xu Chunliang never fears criticism; he handed over most of the hospital office work to Kang Yueqi, and also helped her secure a deputy director title. The wish she had while working under Yang Yunfeng for years was realized with Xu Chunliang. Kang Yueqi pledged her loyalty to Xu Chunliang, assuring Director Xu to focus on hospital’s major affairs while she took care of the office matters.
Kang Yueqi wasn’t attempting to seize power but sincerely wanted to be Xu Chunliang’s assistant.
Pan Yingying practically worshipped Xu Chunliang. Whenever he came to the office, she would stop even her beloved short videos to sneak glances at him with eyes nearly dripping with admiration.
Li Shuangshuang, being astute, reminded Pan Yingying that even with all the staring, it’s futile since someone like Director Xu isn’t someone any ordinary woman can handle.
Xu Chunliang never procrastinates in his actions. After a few days, he visited the Bureau of Culture and Tourism again, this time driving over in the Infectious Disease Hospital’s Audi A6. Several leaders considered this car ominous, and no one wanted to use it, so Pan Junfeng simply assigned it to the preparatory office’s use.
Xu Chunliang, as director of the preparatory office and office director, certainly had the right to its use.
After Li Yushan took charge of the Bureau of Culture and Tourism, compared to the aggressive stance of his predecessor Fu Guomin, he toned down significantly. There’s a general pattern that if the predecessor had issues, the successor wouldn’t dare make big moves.
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