Zhou Chengqian’s home was situated towards the back of a government residential area, featuring some detached villas.
Under Zhou Chengqian’s guidance, and after a quick inspection, they soon drove into his home.
"Yang, don’t worry, we’re just going to talk about work."
When they reached the living room, Ji Yang first saw a middle-aged woman who was quite beautiful. After hearing how Zhou Chengqian addressed her, Ji Yang knew it was his mother and promptly addressed her as Auntie.
The woman smiled and said, "Ever since you saved Chengqian, he always mentions you."
"I didn’t do much," Ji Yang responded with great respect.
Seeing Ji Yang’s demeanor, the woman’s face brightened with an even wider smile. It was clear that Ji Yang was not the type to seek repayment for his kindness.
"Alright, you guys go talk about work. I’ll go and prepare dinner. Yang, you’ll eat here today."
Zhou Chengqian led Ji Yang to the study.
Upon arriving there, they indeed saw a middle-aged man sitting and looking at some documents.
Ji Yang knew Zhou Yuan, although previously they hadn’t interacted much.
"Dad, I’ve brought Yang here."
Zhou Yuan looked up at Ji Yang and smiled, "Mr. Ji Yang, you’ve returned?"
"Yes, Governor Zhou."
"Don’t be so formal, you and Chengqian are close, and I consider you like my nephew."
Seeing how Ji Yang understood when to adapt and was tactful, Zhou Yuan’s face lit up with an even broader smile and said, "I’ve heard about your work in Myanmar. You did very well, accomplishing in such a short time what others could not, and I heard that your relationships there are good?"
"Yes, the relationships are quite good. Actually, as long as there is mutual sincerity, it’s easy to get along."
"Well said. Though everyone knows how it should be done, very few can actually accomplish it."
Ji Yang said, "This notice for me to report to Tiannan Province, I don’t know how the organization has planned it."
Given that the other person had encouraged openness, Ji Yang also wanted to try and see if the other party would maintain this approach, so he asked about a sensitive matter.
Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "This time, I arranged for your transfer here. You are familiar with the work in Tiannan Province. I just hope you can manage some tasks well."
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"Mm, this time the organization plans to assign you to work in Jinyin City."
"Jinyin City?" Ji Yang knew about this place. During his time at the party school, Qiu Fang, the head of Ji Yang’s group, was the Deputy Mayor of Jinyin City, although he didn’t know her current situation.
Of course, under the current circumstances, Ji Yang couldn’t inquire about the specifics there.
Zhou Yuan continued, "Chengqian probably already told you some of the situations in the province. Indeed, this time Tiannan Province has encountered some problems involving many cities, Jinyin City in particular, which faces serious issues of collective corruption. The current crackdowns are almost concluded, but the entire team there is compromised. This time, the organization decided to dispatch officials from the outside to Jinyin City, and you are the one I pulled strings for. Your position will be Executive Deputy Mayor."
At this point, he paused slightly and looked at Ji Yang.
Ji Yang knew that this position wasn’t technically a promotion for him; it was just a lateral move, but as an Executive Deputy Mayor, he was ranked a bit higher.
However, Zhou Yuan was also observing Ji Yang’s reaction, wanting to see his attitude upon hearing his new position.
After all, given Ji Yang’s achievements in Myanmar, it was expected for him to rise in rank after returning. Assigning him here without any promotion was something many officials might find disappointing.
Seeing that Ji Yang showed no signs of emotional fluctuation, Zhou Yuan inwardly praised him, thinking that this young man truly had a commendable temperament.
"If you had stayed in South Dian, they would likely have assigned you a ceremonial role, which wouldn’t have been very beneficial for your career. Here in Tiannan Province, even though it’s just as an Executive Deputy Mayor, as long as you produce results, the possibilities for further development are significant."
"Uncle Zhou, rest assured, I will devote myself to the work."
"Good, it’s great to have such an attitude. At your age, having more grassroots experience will benefit your future development."