The Supreme Beauty Fell in Love with Me

"Ah!" Chen Guoguang was stunned for a moment. This was not about letting him retire early, it was clearly a sign of being valued. Previously, every expenditure had to be approved by Song Ming. The work cycle was already long enough, and with Secretary Song's approval, it undoubtedly extended the time even more. But now, Tang Yumeng had actually eliminated this step and granted the authority to him. This made Chen Guoguang very shocked.

"What? Didn't you hear clearly?" Tang Yumeng smiled, looking at Chen Guoguang. She naturally understood why Chen Guoguang had such an expression. It was because of a psychological shock.

Originally, he had been prepared to retire, and now suddenly all the power was delegated to him, making Chen Guoguang feel like he was on a roller coaster.

"Heard it, heard it," Chen Guoguang quickly nodded, not having immediately reacted.

At this moment, Tang Yumeng quickly said, "Old Chen, finance is one of the most important tasks in our city. You are an old member of the City Committee, and you've been in the Finance Bureau for more than a decade, so I trust you. I believe you have the ability to solve any financial problems."

"Yes, I... I, Chen Guoguang, guarantee not to waste a single penny of the taxpayers' money." Chen Guoguang suddenly felt a sense of ambition.

Not only Chen Guoguang, but several particularly capable people under Song Ming were basically all reused by Tang Yumeng, including those old cadres who had been transferred due to political battles, who were now also called back by Tang Yumeng to preside over work in the City Committee. The City Committee's Propaganda Department, the City Committee's Youth League, the Public Security Bureau... Important departments were arranged with those old subordinates of Song Ming. This made Tang Yumeng's group of loyal subordinates baffled.

Song Ming's subordinates were not transferred, nor demoted, but were reused by Tang Yumeng, generally moving enough to make people almost tear up. This feeling was as exciting and happy as when they were promoted initially.

Few of Tang Yumeng's subordinates had been transferred, and even if there were, they were promoted to deputy positions. Each one became the deputy to those subordinates of Song Ming.

The meeting lasted for an hour and a half.

After the meeting, the previously lifeless subordinates of Song Ming were now energized as if injected with adrenaline—excited, thrilled, enthusiastic. Meanwhile, Tang Yumeng's subordinates were somewhat dispirited. What was expected to be a commendation meeting surprisingly turned into reusing Song Ming's subordinates.

Tang Yumeng and Lin Chuan returned to their office.

Xiao Xue felt very strange all the way. It wasn't until they were inside the office that Xiao Xue finally spoke, "Secretary Tang, why did you promote and reuse those under Deputy Secretary Song, yet didn't promote your own loyal subordinates?"

"Xiao Xue, this is not about credit and reward," Tang Yumeng laughed, "If the work of the City Committee is to proceed smoothly, if we want to focus on economic development and environmental protection, then we have to do it this way. Indeed, they are Song Ming's people, and indeed they have made things difficult for me, but this doesn't affect my using them, nor does it affect their abilities. As a leader, I must employ people based on their abilities. If they have the ability, they go up; if not, they step down. It's just that simple."

"Oh!" Xiao Xue pouted, "Does this mean if one day Xiao Xue is not capable, Secretary Tang will also dismiss me?"

Heh...

Tang Yumeng suddenly laughed out loud.

"Secretary Tang, why are you laughing?" Xiao Xue pursed her lips, "I'm just speaking the truth. I believe your loyal subordinates will think this way too!"

"Indeed," Tang Yumeng nodded, "This is also a problem. It seems this issue cannot be underestimated; I'll need to have a good talk with them later."

"Alright." Xiao Xue nodded.

Xiao Xue walked out with a face full of disappointment.

Lin Chuan sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, held a cigarette in his hand, and smiled broadly.

Tang Yumeng stood up from her chair, looked at Lin Chuan with a cheerful smile, and asked, "You, since entering the conference room, have been silent. What's wrong? Are you also dissatisfied with my way of doing things?"

"Would I dare?" Lin Chuan chuckled.

"Well, you can at least express your own opinion, right?" Tang Yumeng sat down opposite Lin Chuan.

"From your perspective, this might not be a problem," Lin Chuan flicked the ash and then smiled, "But from my perspective, it's quite problematic."

"Go ahead," Tang Yumeng glanced at Lin Chuan.

"Brothers are about loyalty," Lin Chuan glanced at Tang Yumeng, "If my bros were treated like this, they would have long been scattered. After all, we're talking about real brothers."

"This is politics," Tang Yumeng glared at Lin Chuan.

"What's the difference between politics and the underworld?" Lin Chuan laughed, "One is out in the open, the other is hidden behind the scenes. The nature is the same. You can't chill your own people's hearts. You can reuse Song Ming's people, it's your right."

Tang Yumeng frowned, "Did I do something wrong?"

"You didn't do wrong," Lin Chuan shook his head, "It's just that you overdid it a bit."

"Sigh." Tang Yumeng smiled wryly, "I feel more exhausted now that Song Ming is gone. I have to manage people from both sides. It's like one is my own child, one is not, yet you have to keep the balance. But sometimes, it's really hard to balance."

Lin Chuan sighed and smiled, "That's about right."

"So what should I do?" Tang Yumeng asked.

"I may not understand politics, but I think politics should be like running a family. You should keep things balanced, not biased," Lin Chuan looked at Tang Yumeng and laughed, "So, being the head of the family isn't easy; you have to consider every child's feelings."

"Then should the work of the City Committee not carry on?" Tang Yumeng frowned, "Should I spend every day trying to understand their thoughts and minds?"

"That's why being the head of the family isn't easy," Lin Chuan laughed, "Not only do you have to earn money to support the family but also consider the feelings of both your own and not your own children. In short, you not only need to make money but also maintain balance."

"Sigh..." Tang Yumeng let out a long sigh.

At this moment, Tang Yumeng felt that being the leader was not easy. Not only did she have to consider both sides' feelings, but she also had to tightly grasp the work of the City Committee. In the past, she didn't have so many considerations; all her subordinates were her own, so she could arrange anyone. Unfortunately, it's different now; she has to consider the locals' ideas and her own subordinates' thoughts.

However, fortunately, Tang Yumeng quickly figured it out and immediately gathered a group of her subordinates in her office.

More than a dozen people entered Tang Yumeng's office, and their faces still showed the morning's disappointment and depression. In reality, they had already discussed intensely behind the scenes and concluded that Tang Yumeng was not being fair enough.

Despite this, they dared not speak up.

In the afternoon, Tang Yumeng gathered them in her office, igniting a bit of hope in their hearts.

In the office, some sat on the sofa, some sat on the chairs beside the sofa. Tang Yumeng busied herself, making tea for everyone.

"Secretary Tang, let the secretary handle such things," someone beside spoke up.

"Or let me do it!" a deputy director from the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Department suggested.

"I'll do it," Tang Yumeng smiled, "You're here means you're guests, and I'm the host. It's very appropriate for the host to make tea."

Everyone laughed.

However, they felt a bit overwhelmed by the favor. Everyone knew they were Tang Yumeng's trusted aides, and there wasn't a single person from Song Ming's subordinates present. It was known to all. At this point, the head of the Education Bureau asked, "Secretary Tang, why did you call us together this time?"

"Oh, I have some things to say to you," Tang Yumeng smiled and said, "I know you all feel aggrieved from this morning's meeting. That's why I called you over, to hear your grievances."

Tang Yumeng's words surprised them.

At this time, the head of the Education Department spoke, "Secretary Tang, the meeting today was quite good. But... weren't you too biased towards them?"

"Yes!" Tang Yumeng nodded, "I did it intentionally."

"Why?" they all asked.

They had too much grievance, too much dissatisfaction, too much complaint...

"To stabilize their morale," Tang Yumeng smiled, "Song Ming has just left, and they are now forming their faction. I must win their hearts. So I had to do it that way, otherwise, they would target me."

"But now that Song Ming is gone, you don't have to worry about them," they said.

"Yes!" Tang Yumeng nodded, "But I must use them. Who among you can take over the financial responsibilities?"

Everyone fell silent.

"Who is stronger than Old Li in urban construction?" Tang Yumeng asked again.

The group was silent once more.

"These things can be learned slowly, get familiar with them over time," someone on the side said.

"I need achievements, I need results," Tang Yumeng looked at them seriously and said, "Work can come slowly, but the economy cannot be delayed. In terms of investment promotion, apart from Song Ming, nobody else has the capability. They have been with Song Ming for so many years, I'm confident in their capabilities and foundations. If they are driven away, who will do this work? Who has this kind of network? Who has these resources..."

Tang Yumeng's words immediately left them speechless.

While everyone remained silent, Tang Yumeng shifted her tone, "Comrades, we must not lose our principles for short-term petty gains. I don't know if you remember what Song Ming said before he left, to not forget our original intention, only then can we persevere. We must not forget our original intention as officials, nor lose our inner principles."