After dawdling for two hours, he picked out a book about Grandpa Qin and Miss Bai to read, unable to help it as he just loved to study.
Finally, after working hard, he returned to the Logistics Department, feeling refreshed.
As usual, there was nothing much to do.
A few cadres from the Logistics Department gathered to talk about world and national affairs, one would think they were leader-level if not knowing better.
As the conversation went on, they started discussing the matter of Vice County Chief Zhou Weining.
Zhou Qing had also done his own research on this prominent vice county chief.
Vice County Chief Zhou Weining was in charge of science, education, culture, health, and sports. Even though he had not yet joined the standing committee of the county party, no one in Anzhou County took him lightly.
Being a vice county chief at 30, he had broken the age record for deputy division-level leaders in the county and was said to be joining the standing committee soon. His future was indeed boundless.
"Xiao Zhou, who do you think will be the next lucky one in our Anzhou County?"
"I heard that County Chief Zhou is about to join the standing committee soon, and if one could become his liaison, they could secure a deputy department level position in less than half a year, truly a skyrocketing career."
Zhou Qing laughed and said, "Who cares who it is, it's definitely not going to be me anyway."
"Haha, you never know. Xiao Zhou, after all, you're a top graduate from Capital University's School of Political Science and Law, and you were in the Comprehensive Department before. What if they choose you?"
Zhou Qing generously said, "If they really choose me, I'll treat you guys to a big meal."
What Zhou Qing didn't know was that while he was chatting and shooting the breeze in the Logistics Department, over at the county government, Xie Yunsheng, the deputy director of the government office in charge of serving Zhou Weining, was discussing the selection of a new secretary with Zhou Weining.
Zhou Weining had finished reviewing the candidates he had recommended and was somewhat puzzled, "Director Xie, this doesn't seem right. Didn't the county get a top graduate from Capital University last year? Why isn't his name here?"
Xie Yunsheng felt his heart lurch. Zhou Weining, Zhou Qing... Could these two be related?
"County Chief Zhou, he's in Logistics..."
Before Xie Yunsheng could finish his sentence, Zhou Weining interjected, "Then bring him over. I've read the materials Zhou Qing has written, which are insightful and profound, and his writing skills are solid. Since Director Xie recommends him, let him come over and try it out. We can see if it doesn't work out."
Xie Yunsheng scoffed inwardly. With so many young people in the organs, none caught your fancy, yet you remember Zhou Qing from Logistics. The moment I hastily mentioned his name, you readily agreed. As if there's nothing going on there, come on, who are you kidding, 'we can see if it doesn't work out'?
"Alright! I'll go call Xiao Zhou over right now."
Zhou Qing was directly snatched away from the Logistics side by Director Xie.
When they heard that Zhou Qing was going to work as a liaison for County Chief Zhou, not only was Zhou Qing dumbfounded, but so were the people in the Logistics Department.
Watching Director Xie leave with Zhou Qing, all smiles and politeness.
Old Chen from the Logistics Department was stunned for a long moment, then said, "Damn, didn't I just predict the future? Today I must try my luck with a few lottery tickets, no matter what."
Zhou Qing proceeded with all the formalities together with Xie Yunsheng, received a cellphone and got the work contact list for the county party leaders.
Then, Xie Yunsheng led Zhou Qing to the 7th floor of the county government leaders' office building, right across from room 316, which was Zhou Weining's office 306.
Xie Yunsheng appeared very amiable, with a smile all over his face, "Xiao Zhou, starting from today, you'll be working as County Chief Zhou's liaison. You need to quickly get into the swing of things. Coordinate and liaise with the Comprehensive Department, the Secretary Department, and the Information Department. Make sure to keep good records of the leader's schedule and meeting times, and whether or not he needs to give a speech."
"Moreover, you need to save the phone numbers of the main standing committee leaders in the county as soon as possible. There is no trivial matter around the leader, got it? Don't let me down for recommending you."
Though he knew Zhou Weining definitely wouldn't dismiss Zhou Qing, he thought seizing this opportunity to curry favor was a good strategy. Not immediately gaining the favor of the county chief was fine as long as he earned Zhou Qing's gratitude.
"Thank you, Director!" Although Zhou Qing was still somewhat confused, he still politely expressed his gratitude.
At eleven-thirty in the morning, Anzhou County Government Office issued an internal notice formally announcing Zhou Qing's job transfer, from the Logistics Department to the Secretary Department, and that he would serve as the liaison officer for County Chief Zhou Weining.
Zhou Qing's information was promptly distributed to the heads and deputy heads of all departments and bureaus of the county organ, as well as leaders in various towns and townships in the county.
Especially after hearing that Zhou Qing had just been transferred to Logistics few days ago and now suddenly became the secretary to Zhou Weining, many people in the county were surprised. This wasn't just a meteoric rise, it was like a deity descending to earth!
As he was leaving work, Zhou Qing overheard someone discussing beside him. It was said that Deputy County Chief Zhou had a cousin. Could it be Zhou Qing?
At that moment, Zhou Qing was completely bewildered.
Me?
A cousin?
Also the cousin of Deputy County Chief Zhou?
How come I don't know about this.