Fang Zhicheng and Ning Qiangwei live a plain and simple life, but their every move attracts the attention of countless people.
After receiving Su Qing's call, Su Lin, who was far away in the Middle East, smiled and said, "Sister, the news came at a very timely moment. We had several projects that we couldn't negotiate, but after the news of Qiangwei's pregnancy came out, the military immediately expressed its position, and customers immediately rushed to place orders with us."
Su Qing smiled and said, "Everyone originally thought that this was a political marriage, and they all took a wait-and-see attitude. They were not optimistic about the long-term cooperation between the Su family and the Ning family. Now that they have a child, it can be regarded as a reassurance for both parties."
Su Lin thought for a moment and said with emotion: "Sister, I understand your heart. As a mother, you hope that Zhicheng will have a perfect marriage."
Su Qing nodded and said, "Yes, I am relieved."
Su Lin was silent for a moment, and asked tentatively: "Should we give the news to that person?"
Su Qing sang out a breath, smiled, and said, "Give it or not, does it matter? He has already placed spies around Zhicheng, and I'm afraid he knew the news before you."
Su Lin whispered: "He has always cared about you and Zhicheng. If the Su family told him directly, he would be very happy."
Su Qing said calmly: "You decide for yourself!"
Chapter 1084: The Yangtze River's Back Waves Push Forward
The Foreign Investment Department of the National Development and Reform Commission carried out a drastic reform before October. First, it streamlined the staff and adjusted some dispensable positions to achieve multiple posts and multiple duties for one person. At the same time, the administrative level of personnel below the level of director was promoted by one level; secondly, it promoted paperless office, all information was digitized, and all previous paper information was entered into the system within two months. Of course, the security of the data system was also strengthened; in addition, the discipline inspection department was stationed in the Foreign Investment Department for three months to rectify the internal atmosphere...
After the introduction of many internal reform measures, there was a lot of commotion. First, the staff was streamlined, which meant that the iron rice bowl was no longer safe. A group of people over 45 years old were transferred to lower-level departments or directly bought out their seniority, which caused a lot of resentment. Secondly, the paperless office of the Foreign Investment Department led to the adjustment of the work mode, which many people found difficult to adapt to and slowed down their work efficiency. As for the entry of the disciplinary inspection department, it made people panic.
Fang Zhicheng was sitting in his office drinking tea. Gong Zeyong frowned and said calmly, "Is this adjustment too big? Many people have complained to me. Some people say that what you did is too eager for quick success, too ambitious, and unrealistic. Although I know your intentions are good, you still have to proceed step by step."
Fang Zhicheng could hear Gong Zeyong's good intentions. He had been working in the Foreign Investment Department of the National Development and Reform Commission for a few months, and Gong Zeyong had gradually gotten to know him. The Foreign Investment Department had changed a lot in the past few months. Not only had the work efficiency been greatly improved, but it was also very active and showed a vigorous vitality.
Despite the many adjustments and changes in foreign investment policies, it has not hindered the entry and exit of foreign investment. All indicators have been greatly improved, and the voice in the international arena has also been strengthened. In capitalist countries, large enterprises have a strong voice in the country, because every ruler needs to raise political funds and the support of large enterprises to come to power. Many of these large enterprises are inseparable from the Chinese policy system because they are involved in the Chinese market.
The changes in China's economic policies are a signal light, forcing these companies to use the power of capital to influence the political situation in their respective countries in order to ensure the stable and sustainable development of China's economy and not affect their industries that have long been rooted in China.
What surprised Gong Zeyong the most was that Cao Rong, the vice minister of the Ministry of Commerce in charge of foreign investment policy, took the initiative to call and express his support for the new policy. This was mainly because the new policy had strong guiding significance for the business system and was more practical and strategic.
Fang Zhicheng knew that although Gong Zeyong seemed to be criticizing him, he was actually reminding him subtly. His tone and attitude had changed a lot compared to the previous conversations.
He smiled faintly and spoke eloquently: "Minister Gong, first of all, thank you for shielding me from so many storms. If it were another leader, I'm afraid he wouldn't criticize me so gently like you do. Secondly, I have to reveal my thoughts to you without reservation. China is in a very dangerous state now. I come from the local area and I know very well that the lower-level government is uncontrollable. The main reason is that the control power of the ministries is too weak, so the lower-level governments have too much freedom."
Gong Zeyong listened to Fang Zhicheng's words and actually agreed with them. Nowadays, the higher up the hierarchy, the more lax the management becomes. This is because the superior supervisory agencies and their ability to conduct parallel supervision are too weak.
Fang Zhicheng lowered his voice and continued, "The reason why we are carrying out a major operation on the Foreign Investment Department from the inside out is that, to put it bluntly, the management mechanism at this level has been rotten to the root. If it is not cleaned up, it will affect the branches and leaves of the big tree, and one day the Republic Building will collapse."
Gong Zeyong's face became solemn. He obviously didn't expect Fang Zhicheng to have such a strong sense of crisis. In fact, as a person in the situation, he had already seen all this. Not only the National Development and Reform Commission, but other ministries and commissions also had such serious situations.
Gong Zeyong subconsciously took out a cigarette box and handed one to Fang Zhicheng. Fang Zhicheng put it beside him and continued, "Commander Tang was known as an iron chief before. When the overall situation stabilizes, there will definitely be a large-scale rectification from the bottom up. What I am doing now is just to prepare for a rainy day, so as not to wait until the storm comes and then cram for it."
Gong Zeyong lit up a cigarette, took a puff, and nodded, "Your analysis is very forward-looking, and your interpretation of the chief's thoughts is very thorough."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "It is the instinct of an official to figure out his superiors' intentions."
Gong Zeyong glanced at Fang Zhicheng calmly, thinking that this young man was too experienced, and every step he took was very steady and solid. After this exchange between Gong Zeyong and Fang Zhicheng, he unconsciously gained some inspiration. Perhaps, as Fang Zhicheng said, the National Development and Reform Commission needs a large-scale reform, and the actions of the Foreign Investment Department can be regarded as a test, and after a smooth transition, it can be extended to other departments.
Seeing that Fang Zhicheng did not light the cigarette he handed over, Gong Zeyong put out the cigarette he had taken three or four puffs of into the ashtray and asked softly, "In addition to work, I also want to talk to you about life."
Fang Zhicheng was a little surprised and smiled, "Is there anything I can help with?"
Gong Zeyong sighed and said, "I want to talk to you about Sui Qi."
Fang Zhicheng's expression changed slightly, and he smiled bitterly, "She and I were classmates at the Party School. We used to have a good relationship, but due to some changes, we haven't been in touch for a long time."
Gong Zeyong glanced at Fang Zhicheng's face and said in a deep voice: "I have also heard about the hatred between the Su family and the Sui family, but that was a matter of the last life after all. As a junior of yours, I hope that the hatred will not continue."
Fang Zhicheng shrugged and said helplessly: "It's a pity that the damage has been done."
Gong Zeyong sighed and said, "Sui Qi is suffering from a lot of inner demons now. She is lobbying everywhere and uniting forces to target the Su family. I hope you won't hurt her. In fact, she is very simple at heart. She is just being stubborn."
Fang Zhicheng nodded, with a bitter smile on his face, and said, "I know Sui Qi better than you do. I also make a promise to you. No matter how Sui Qi treats me, I will not hate her. As long as there is a chance, I will make her give up her hatred and live a happy life."
Gong Zeyong smiled with relief and said, "I feel relieved when you say this."
Fang Zhicheng sat in Gong Zeyong's office for a while, then stood up and said goodbye and left.
Gong Zeyong sat back at his desk and took a deep breath. His communication with Fang Zhicheng felt like "the waves behind push the waves ahead". Fang Zhicheng had a meticulous mind, a broad vision, extensive knowledge, and the ability to see the overall situation. Even when talking to a veteran official like himself who had been immersed in officialdom for decades, he was not only not at a disadvantage, but also had the ability to control the direction of the topic.
As one of the most outstanding figures on the list of 100 people by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, Fang Zhicheng deserves the title.
Gong Zeyong is now very worried about Sui Qi. The Sui family's power has almost been lost. In such a passive situation, it is extremely unwise to remain in opposition to the Su family. Back then, with the power of Mr. Su, he was extremely cunning to temporarily avoid the edge and recuperate after encountering a series of blows.
Fang Zhicheng stood at the door and blew the wind for a while. The smoke in the office just now made his throat tight. Now his addiction to smoking is getting less and less. On the one hand, it is because he and Ning Qiangwei planned to have a child before, so he deliberately controlled not to smoke. On the other hand, it is because he is getting more and more sober and rational now. Cigarettes not only fail to refresh him, but sometimes also affect his thinking.
Sitting in the car, Fang Zhicheng hesitated for a while, and finally sent a text message to Sui Qi, "Let's talk in person?"
After waiting for five or six minutes, Sui Qi replied to the text message, "There is nothing to talk about between us."
Fang Zhicheng smiled bitterly, "After all, we had a wonderful past. Let's meet one last time to end our past relationship. When we meet again in the future, we can meet in different identities. How about that?"
Sui Qi looked complicated, sighed, and replied to the text message, "Let's discuss it after I think it through."
The car finally stopped in the underground parking lot of an office building. After taking the elevator to the 13th floor, Fang Zhicheng walked to the front desk and said, "I'm here to see President Miao Daier."