Chapter 53: Jinling Deputy General

Xu Shichao said: "How can I dare to guess what this leader is thinking? You will know when you go there."

If he said so, it means he guessed correctly.

Wang Zixu's anger had just subsided a little, but now it was flaring up again, and he couldn't help but say in a sarcastic tone:
"Director Gou asked you to come here in person to run errands? When did my Wang Zixu become so prestigious?"

Xu Shichao's eyes widened. He didn't know what had happened to Wang Zixu today. Why did he suddenly become so talkative and aggressive? He hurriedly said:

"How can I talk about that? Isn't my job just to run errands and provide service?"

Wang Zixu stood up and said, "Yes, we are all public servants, we are all engaged in service. Isn't Director Gou also engaged in service?"

After he finished speaking, everyone in the room was dumbfounded. Xu Shichao didn't even dare to reply. After Wang Zixu left, he turned around and asked, "What's going on? What happened today?"

Diao Yiwen lowered her head: "We have a little misunderstanding..."

Song Yinglian shrugged: "He said he offended Shen Qingfeng."

Xu Shichao repeated: "Shen Qingfeng?"

Guo Ranran said: "He's gone mad."

Xu Shichao said, "Xiao Wang wasn't like this before? What happened to him?"

No one answered him.

Wang Zixu has been learning how to cultivate his temper from ancient scholars. He rarely loses his temper, and even if he does, he will find a tree hole to stay in for a while, and he will calm down soon.

The anger of a king can cause millions of corpses to lie on the ground, while the anger of an ordinary man can cause blood to splash every five steps. He is neither a king nor an ordinary man, stuck in the middle. He can get angry but cannot bleed. The anger of Prince Xu can make the whole family restless, and can even make his liver ache. So he does not lose his temper. It is useless even if he does.

But today was different. In previous years, Director Gou would talk to him like this, and in previous years, it was the same. In fact, for the past six years, Director Gou would talk to him once a year, and every time he would do something to persuade him to postpone the evaluation.

He had been holding on to his temper for so many years, and it all turned into anger. He had to let it out anyway. He had already offended his colleagues today, so he didn't mind offending his leader again.

So he walked all the way to Director Gou's office, his anger accumulating all the way. By the time he arrived at Director Gou's office, his anger had reached its peak. He pushed open the office door, only to see Director Gou with a seductive smile on his face.

"Comrade Wang Zixu is here? Sit down, sit down."

Wang Zixu frowned coldly. He knew that Director Gou would not be friendly to him. He was arrogant at first and respectful later, so he did not treat him well. He sat down carelessly and spoke first:

"looking for me?"

Director Gou was startled for a moment, then he regained his composure and said, "Xiao Wang, I haven't had a heart-to-heart talk with you for a long time. This time I asked you to come here for no other reason than to understand your thoughts."

Wang Zixu said, "Don't beat around the bush. I'm around you every day, how can you not know what I'm thinking? Do you want to talk about the evaluation? Who are you going to give the excellent award to this year? Let's finish the conversation quickly so I can leave. I have something else to do."

Gou's face changed. Wang Zixu used to be a very honest person, like dough, no matter how he kneaded it, it would be fine. But today he suddenly became a hard persimmon, there must be a reason. So he didn't dare to act pretentiously.

Director Gou said with a pleasant face, "Okay, since you want to get straight to the point, I won't beat around the bush. Take a look at this year's rules for evaluation and commendation first."

He handed a red-headed document to Wang Zixu, who sat on the sofa and flipped through two pages, saying, "Not much has changed from previous years." Director Gou raised his eyebrows and said, "Why not much? I tell you, it has changed a lot! Focus on this one: '... We must adhere to the principle of both moral integrity and ability, put morality first, appoint people on the basis of merit, highlight political standards and practical ability, and focus on cultivating young cadres with conviction, responsibility, ambition, and achievements...' Did you understand anything about this sentence?"

Wang Zixu said coldly: "No."

Director Gou put down the document in his hand and said, "Xiao Wang, the trend of younger cadres is now. We also have many outstanding young cadres in our unit..."

Wang Zixu sneered: "Whether it is excellent or not, isn't it all up to you to say a word?"

Director Gou said hurriedly, "Don't interrupt. It's not my decision whether they are excellent or not. They are really excellent. What I mean is, if we can train them and send them out, wouldn't it be a honor for everyone in our unit?"

Wang Zixu said: "Just tell me who you want to train?"

Director Gou unscrewed the teacup and took a sip. "Many young comrades in our unit are very good and worthy of training. Alas, I also feel embarrassed and can only come one by one. For example, Diao Yiwen, she has published articles in Xihe Literature and Art. Last time, leaders of other units also mentioned her to me. She is very talented."

Wang Zixu said: "So you want everyone to support Diao Yiwen? Why don't you just say it directly? Are you done? If you're done, I'll leave."

Director Gou waved his hand and said, "Xiao Wang, don't be anxious. I just want to have a casual chat with you. Don't be so utilitarian. I know you are very talented. Last time when we were inspected, you amazed everyone at the wine table with your skills."

Wang Zixu said: "If that's the case, why didn't you give me the honors this year? I'm not outstanding?"

Director Gou blushed slightly. "It's not that she's not good, it's that she's not good enough. You also heard Shen Qingfeng say that talent depends on the articles she publishes. Diao Yiwen has really published articles."

Wang Zixu's fingers tapped on the red-headed document, making a "clacking" sound. "So, is the evaluation based on writing ability or work performance? Just tell me, if our evaluation is based on so-called talent, then I will write a novel every day and submit it to magazines."

Director Gou said: "No, Xiao Wang, your thinking is a bit biased. Our principle of evaluation is definitely based on work performance. But everyone's performance is good, so the spare time situation must also be taken into consideration..."

Wang Zixu crossed his legs and said, "Gou Yingbiao, I think you have become too obsessed with leadership and have lost sight of the company's situation. How long have you not seen your colleagues' work situation? In terms of performance, attendance, and quality, I am always among the best. Where do you get the confidence to say that everyone's performance is about the same?"

Director Gou frowned and said, "What's wrong with you? I just said that the trend is for younger cadres. Given Diao Yiwen's age, she was selected for excellence this year and may be pushed to a broader stage in the future. Don't you understand the importance of helping others? I'll just make it clear. Xiao Diao's background means this is just a stepping stone for her. Do you understand?"

Wang Zixu narrowed his eyes and said, "I don't understand. Does she have a father who is a mayor or a mother who is a minister? She treated you to a few drinks and gave you a few cigarettes. Why don't you explain it more clearly?"

Director Gou finally couldn't hold it in any longer and slammed the table: "That's enough! Wang Zixu! Don't pretend to be ignorant! I gave you face? You are pretending here. You are 30 years old, why are you still fighting with a girl? Do you know when to advance and when to retreat?"

Wang Zixu stood up suddenly, pointed at his nose and said:
"Gou Yingbiao, fuck your mother!"

Director Gou stood there with his eyes wide open.

"You are a fucking driver who got a leadership position. You have the qualifications to drive for leaders. You have worked in the government office for a few days. Do you know how to evaluate people's talents? Do you fucking understand literature? Can you understand Xihe Literature and Art?

"I'm 30 and I'm competing with a girl. How dare you say that? If I really wanted to compete, I should have gotten this excellent award six years ago. Why didn't you drag it on year after year until today? You are really a dog!"

The two people's voices echoed in the corridor, and all the notes on the staff began to move joyfully. The music came alive.

The office doors opened one after another, and all the colleagues poked their heads out of their offices. Some even stood in the corridor, looking over here curiously.

(End of this chapter)

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