Although the bureau was re-registered under the Ministry of Public Security years ago due to work needs, the management by the ministry was practically non-existent.
In recent years, the higher-level leadership in the ministry tried every means possible to insert their people into the Public Opinion Research Bureau.
However, under Gao Liang's control, this almost became an impossible task.However, a turning point suddenly occurred just before.
When the Ministry of Public Security had already made its intention known several times regarding sending a secretary, Gao Liang surprisingly agreed but with one condition: in addition to the new secretary entering the bureau, he would also need to appoint a deputy director through internal selection and promotion.This time was rare for Gao Liang to agree, so the leadership of the Ministry of Public Security immediately accepted his request without hesitation.
However, they struggled with who to select as the secretary.
The practice of sending secretaries had become routine in the Ministry of Public Security;there were no suitable candidates despite their intentions.
But this opportunity couldn't be wasted easily.
After much deliberation, they finally chose Director Yang Chengwu.At that time, Director Yang just lost his struggle for a deputy minister position within the ministry.
He was currently at a low point when he heard he would be transferred to Public Opinion Research Bureau as secretary.
He instinctively assumed this was an indirect way of exiling him.
Director Yang was filled with resentment and anger;his rationality was overshadowed by it.
Moreover, being a materialist, he always had contempt for the legends surrounding Public Opinion Research Bureau in the Ministry of Public Security.
This is why there was that scene at the welcome party.Just as Director Fat Sun finished speaking, the kitchen door opened, and Old Jin personally carried a large tray with two bowls of fried noodle soup to us.
Only then did I realize that Director Fat Sun's treatment was better than mine;his bowl had dozens of fresh cucumber strips, a bit more in favor of leaders.
At this point, I couldn't care less about the half cucumber and started eating the noodles ravenously.
As he mixed his noodles, Director Fat Sun said, "Old Jin, it’s not that I'm saying you're wrong;why use such a large tray for just two bowls?Didn't I think you were preparing some meat dishes?"Before the noodles in his mouth could reach his stomach, three or four people walked into the dining hall.
They immediately saw us eating noodles and walked over to us."Director Sun, your first meal as deputy director is this?" It was said by Ximen Lian;behind him stood Bear Wanyi and Old Mo who had just started work after recovering from his heart condition caused by Director Fat Sun.
After being discharged from the hospital and resting at home for half a month, he encountered Director Fat Sun's promotion.Bear Wanyi usually spoke the most but remained silent this time.
From his facial expression, it was clear that he didn't care much about Director Fat Sun;if not for Ximen Lian and Old Mo pulling him along, he might not have come over with them.After swallowing the noodles, Director Fat Sun grinned and looked at these three people, "What do you mean by asking me to dinner?Just because I say it, will people gossip about us?" "Tch..." Bear Wanyi stretched out his voice and continued, "Do you think your gossip is less than before?Director Sun, enough already.
You have a long history of eating our food;show some face and give a straightforward answer.
After work today, let's gather at the same restaurant we had last time, and we'll treat you and La Jiao to drinks.
If you come, I'll call them to slaughter a sheep for us.
Tell me, will you come or not?"Bear Wanyi's sarcastic words made Ximen Lian cough uncontrollably;Old Mo already reached out to grab Bear Wanyi's sleeve.
However, Bear Wanyi seemed oblivious and stared at Director Fat Sun with narrowed eyes until he saw no reaction from him.
To his surprise, Director Fat Sun stood up with a grin on his face, stretched out two fingers, and said, "Not that I'm saying, Bear, one last time isn't enough;this time, let's have the whole lamb banquet..."