Chapter 5 begins with a mention of a primary stock level

Hmm! The police took the cigarette, glanced at it, and found it was still a Zhonghua. After lighting it, his expression softened immediately. He glanced at Ye Fan, feeling that he looked somewhat unfamiliar, and asked, "Brother, where are you from? Are you here to handle government affairs?"

Defect

It is as follows: In light of your status as a distinguished graduate from a prestigious university in our Huaxia nation, and considering that you have been specifically recruited from Moxiang City by the county committee, the town has decided to assign you some responsibilities to respond to the county committee and government’s emphasis on talent. This morning, the members of the town party committee held an impromptu meeting and decided to appoint you as the leader of the Tianshuiba Village Resident Work Group, with a formal rank equivalent to that of Director Wang from the Party and Government Office and other office directors. The team members include Liu Chi and Li Chunshui. If you have any requests or opinions, you may now express them.

Good! Young people should have ambition, after all, they come from prestigious universities. However, I must remind you that the situation in Tianshuiba Village is quite complex, so you need to be mentally prepared. You can ask Director Wang at the Party and Government Office for materials regarding Tianshuiba, and he will also discuss some important matters with you.

Due to the inconvenience of making phone calls in the government office, Ye Fan stepped outside to find a postal agency to make the call. In 1995, everyone took pride in wearing beepers, and very few could afford mobile phones, which were then referred to as "big brother phones".

Oh! You know too, big brother? Ye Fan was somewhat surprised; he had only just arrived in Linquan Town that morning, yet it seemed he had already become something of a celebrity there, which felt rather sinister.

Upon arriving at the Party and Government Office, I saw a round-faced, plump man sitting in a boss's chair, and I knew he was Director Wang. Just a moment ago, he had offered his congratulations, while on a nearby revolving sofa sat a man and a woman whose faces appeared to be faintly ashen, resembling the description often given by fortune tellers about a darkened center of the forehead indicating impending misfortune. It seemed they were facing some difficulties.

The man appeared to be around 20 years old, exuding a lazy demeanor. Although the woman could not be described as exceptionally beautiful, dressed in a short apricot-yellow shirt, she gave Ye Fan a unique impression reminiscent of a pure mountain girl. This stirred an inexplicable restlessness within Ye Fan, reminding him of Li Chunbo's song "Xiao Fang" from the book.

Ye Fan quickly circled in his heart, pretending to be very excited, and said: "Secretary Qin, thank you for the trust and care from the leadership. I will work diligently to strive to assume the role of the team leader as soon as possible. I will not disappoint the expectations of the Party, the country, and the town leadership..."

Ye Fan certainly did not dare to sit there boldly enjoying Secretary Qin's cigarette; he was well aware of his own standing. He quickly leaned forward to light a cigarette for Secretary Qin, then sat up straight in his chair, waiting for Secretary Qin to speak.

Ye Fan briefly explained his situation to his father

Qin Zhiming initially thought that Ye Fan would either refuse or make some difficult demands. To his surprise, this young man was as bold as a newborn calf, not even blinking as he readily agreed. Consequently, Qin's mood lifted significantly; he stood up and affectionately patted Ye Fan on the shoulder, which made Ye Fan's blood surge with excitement, nearly causing him to bleed from his nose. It was akin to the feeling of encountering an ethereal beauty.

"Be careful, what does that mean? Is there really a ferocious beast in Tianshuiba Village?" Ye Fan looked at Zhao Tiehai's receding figure, recalling the half-formed, nonsensical words he had said. He murmured a few phrases and decided it would be best to call his father for advice.

Um... uh... I apologize, brother! I was reminded of some happy events, so I... lost my composure

Oh! My name is Ye Fan, and I am a newly assigned university student. Ye Fan has calmed down and said with a smile

Gently closing the door to Secretary Qin's office, Ye Fan could no longer contain his racing heart. He rushed to the restroom at the end of the building, hid inside, and lit a cigarette, laughing out loud for a while. It is worth noting that securing a proper position is quite difficult. Ye Fan's father, Ye Chenxi, had worked at the Labor Bureau of Guchuan County for over 20 years and had only just been promoted to the position of deputy section chief in the office.

Oh! Dad, I understand. A village, can it really eat me? Don't worry!

The police officer scanned the restroom with his eyes, seemingly deep in thought. Finally, he seemed to recall something and, with a somewhat strange expression, said: "You must be Ye Fan, the newly appointed head of the Tian Shui Ba Zi village work team in the town, right"

Oh! Ye Fan, please have a seat

Ye Fan turned his head, took out a piece of paper from a book, wiped his hands, and quickly handed over a Zhonghua cigarette, feeling a bit embarrassed as he spoke

What requirements do I have? I have graduated and have already been promoted to a regular position, which will likely astonish a few classmates. Although they have found jobs that are better than mine, they are merely ordinary clerks.

Hehe! I just heard Deputy Secretary Cai say on the road. The police officer chuckled, glanced at the Zhonghua and said, "Brother, my name is Zhao Tiehai, the acting director of the Linquan Town Police Station. But I must remind you to be careful when you go to Tianshui Dazi. Otherwise... hehe, I have to go now, I have other matters to attend to"

Ye Fan dismissed it with a shake of his head after hanging up the phone, feeling that his father was becoming increasingly timid as he aged. In a village, what is there to be afraid of!

Secretary Qin put away his smile and said with a serious expression

The door of a squat toilet suddenly swung open, and a burly man with a faint scar resembling an earthworm on his face stepped out; he was a police officer. It seemed that he had been enjoying himself when Ye Fan's wolf howl startled him, causing him to frown and grunt loudly.

It was quite strange that Secretary Qin actually nodded at Ye Fan when he entered, and even managed to squeeze out a bit of a smile. He gestured for Ye Fan to sit in a slightly smaller swivel chair opposite him and casually tossed over a Zhonghua cigarette. This series of unconventional actions left Ye Fan feeling pleasantly surprised, and he couldn't help but praise Secretary Qin as a kind and approachable superior who empathizes with his subordinates.

Ye Chenxi pondered for a moment on the phone and said: "Fan'er, right after graduation, the town leadership arranged a position for you at the official level, which is indeed not simple. However, there seems to be something unusual in Shuiba Village; you should understand the situation clearly before you go, otherwise, you might suffer losses."

Although the position of the regular stock level is considered the lowest in the current political system of the Huaxia nation and does not qualify as an official role, it is still quite difficult to secure a position with real power. The heads of various departments in the town are merely at the regular stock level. Moreover, after establishing a good foundation with this promising start, achieving results will provide a solid basis for advancing to the deputy section level

The main reason is that Ye Fan went to bed early last night, and there is not a single person he knows in Linquan Town. Moreover, he is unaware of the situation regarding the Tianshui Dam. Otherwise, at this moment, he would likely be crying out for his parents, rather than expressing his loyalty excitedly in front of Qin Zhiming, spouting beautiful words about serving the Party, the country, and the people.

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