Director Qu walked up the stairs and turned into the corridor of the Athletic Association.
Two men were standing in front, chatting and laughing. Director Qu took a closer look and saw that they both knew each other and were both employees of the Athletics Association.
Director Qu walked straight over. He thought that the two of them would stop and say hello to him, but the two of them were still talking to themselves and ignored Director Qu, as if they didn't see him, and allowed Director Qu to follow him. Passed by
Of course, it wasn't that the two of them didn't see Director Qu coming over, they just pretended not to see him.
Director Qu often encounters similar situations recently. Due to the lack of the sports development fund turned over by Zhang Guan, the budgets of various committees and departments within the Athletics Association have been reduced a lot. Everyone naturally puts this account on Director Qu's account. On top of his head, Director Qu instantly became a public enemy within the Athletics Association, and no one wanted to see him. Even those who usually have a good personal relationship with Director Qu also look lukewarm when they see Director Qu.
"They are all snobs!" Director Qu recalled everyone's enthusiastic performance when he first took office as the director of the field management center, and felt as if he had knocked over a bottle of five-flavored vinegar.
Director Qu walked over depressed, came to the president's office door, knocked on the door and walked in.
"President!" Director Qu greeted the president, and then he immediately saw a man of about fifty years old sitting on the sofa next to him. Director Qu also knew this person, whose surname was Fang. He was also from the track and field system, but he came from a local area and was the chairman of the Guangxi Province Track and Field Association.
"It's Director Qu!" Chairman of the Guizhou Provincial Association of Athletics Federations stood up with a smile. He did not shake hands with Director Qu, but nodded symbolically.
"Why is Chairman Fang of the Guangxi Province Athletics Association here? It's hard to stay in the south this winter, why not come to the capital to endure the cold!" Director Qu thought silently. Although he knew the other party, it was only a few encounters. There was no familiarity at all, and naturally there was no friendship.
Chairman Fang said to the president: "President, I'll take my leave now." After he finished speaking, he stood up and left, and then the president motioned for Director Qu to sit down.
"Chairman Fang came here this time to hope that our track and field association can increase the allocation for this year." The president continued: "But I refused. Our overall funds this year are not sufficient, and you know this. In previous years, we still have insufficient funds." We can allocate some money from the track and field special development fund, but we definitely don’t have that condition this year.”
The president mentioned the track and field special development fund, which made Director Qu feel tense. He did not answer the call, and he could not continue to answer the call. Because now the entire track and field association is blaming Director Qu for the shrinkage of the track and field special development fund.
The president did not expect Director Qu to answer. He asked himself: "There are no difficulties at the Field Management Center recently. I mean management, not funding."
The latter supplement seemed to slap President Qu hard in the face again. President Qu felt even more uncomfortable in his heart, and he kept answering word after sentence.
Next, the president asked a few more questions, sounding like he was concerned about the work of the field management center.
It is reasonable for a leader to care about the work of his subordinates. However, the more detailed the president's questions were, the more uncertain Director Qu became. He didn't know what the president had in mind.
Finally, the president ended the topic, then took a folder from the table, handed it to Director Qu, and said: "Look at this, this is a sports assistance plan led by the General Administration, which involves our track and field association. There is an exchange mission. The details are here.”
Director Qu found the folder and looked at it carefully.
"Ethiopian track and field middle-distance running and marathon exchange and cooperation projects? Go to Africa, or Ethiopia." Director Qu said to himself.
“In 2006, our country finalized eight measures to strengthen cooperation with Africa at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, one of which is very important is to establish the African Union Conference Center in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Now COSCO, COSCO Several major state-owned groups such as China Construction and China Mining also have many projects in Ethiopia." The president paused and then said: "Ethiopia's middle and long-distance running and marathon levels are world-class, so the General Administration hopes that our track and field association can compete with the Ethiopian We need to have more exchanges with relevant departments and agencies. Firstly, we want to learn from Ethiopia’s long-distance running experience and promote the development of middle-distance running and marathon in our country. Secondly, we also hope to promote China-Ethiopia friendship in this way.”
After the president finished speaking, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and then continued: "We have a strong traditional friendship and good cooperative relations with Africa, which have withstood the test of time and international changes, so this project is important to us. It is very important. After all, it is a visit abroad under the leadership of the Sports Federation. It is a major project to enhance China-Africa friendship on behalf of the country. In order to show that our Athletics Association attaches great importance to this project, the organization has decided to send you to Africa on behalf of the Athletics Association. This is an organization My trust in you!"
"Send me?" Director Qu's eyes widened, but he didn't realize that something was wrong because the president just said the words "visit abroad." After all, it is common for cadres to visit abroad. In the past, Africa was far less comfortable and comfortable than going to Europe.
"President, how long will this visit to Africa take?" Director Qu asked.
"Although this is a visit, I am actually going to work for a period of time, probably eight or nine months to a year!" the president said.
"What?" Director Qu realized the seriousness of the problem now. Working abroad for such a long time, and going to a place like Ethiopia, is tantamount to a disguised exile. The position of director of the Field Management Center is definitely not guaranteed. Even if he comes back in the future, he may not be able to get any real power position. He can only Stay in an idle position.
As expected, the president went on to say: "When you go back, you should put together all the work you are doing. The Tiantian Association will send someone to take over the handover with you in a few days. After the New Year, you will go to Africa with the General Administration. When you arrive in Africa, you will have to go to Africa." Work hard, you represent the image of the country, you must fully demonstrate our hard-working spirit, unite our African brothers, and successfully complete the glorious mission entrusted to you by the motherland!"
"A glorious mission, this is nothing but an exile!" At this moment, Director Qu was completely panicked. It all happened so suddenly, without any warning.
"President, why? Why me?" Director Qu asked with a look of unwillingness.
The president sighed helplessly. Until now, Director Qu still didn't understand why he ended up like this.
"Old song, there is a saying that goes well, it is convenient for others and it is convenient for yourself..."
(End of chapter)