vstars Chapter 203 There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Chapter 203 There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Seeing that he seemed very interested, Zheng Zhiguo slowly explained the situation.
"When I was your age, I was also in Xiapu."
The bureau chief at the time was surnamed Qiu, and his hometown was the neighboring city of Qinghe.
After retiring, Director Qiu opened a resort in Qinghe City, which he has been running for many years.
Mainly, I deal with food, fishing, health and wellness treatments, and occasionally run calligraphy and painting training classes. In my spare time, I also grow flowers and plants.
The guests received were prominent figures from Qinghe City, as well as old friends and former subordinates from Meihua City.
I stay there for a few days every year. There are more than 20 regular rooms and 8 luxury suites... In addition, the health and wellness center is on a separate floor.
Previously, it was managed by the former director's son.
Last year, his son had another child, making three children in his son's family now. As a result, his son has been unable to take care of the resort's management.
The former bureau chief asked me to find him a capable person to manage the resort.
As for the salary, it's a bit better than the institute's, I can get more than 3000 a month, with room and board included.
Other benefits might not be as good as those in the institute, and there's no hidden income.
It depends on whether you're willing or not.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xianping realized that it was a small private enterprise, and its status was vastly different from that of the captain of the Xiapu Police Station.
The salary is higher, but I still don't feel quite right.
But looking at his current situation, he's already been dismissed, and the public security system will never use him again; he's a criminal.
Given my current situation, I'm just grateful to have a job to make a living and not have to live off my savings.
Director Zheng's actions can be considered benevolent.
It's so much better than Zhou Xiangzhang.
I did so many things for Zhou Xiangzhang before, and sometimes I even secretly tripped up and went against Director Zheng. I never expected that Director Zheng would be willing to help me out.
Besides, this job isn't as low-level as you might imagine.
It sounds like he should be at least a vice president, in charge of the entire resort's operations.
His salary was higher than that of a director in a small town.
Furthermore, former Director Qiu must have a considerable network of connections.
Work hard and solve some practical problems for Elder Qiu, so that Elder Qiu can take better care of you in the future.
"Of course I'd love to!" Chen Xianping replied happily, "Why wouldn't I?!"
Given my current situation, I'd be grateful to have any job at all; how could I dare to be picky?
Besides, this job sounds pretty good.
The salary isn't low either.
"I just... don't know if Old Qiu would even consider me."
Zheng Zhiguo seemed very confident, and smiled slightly as he replied, "I recommend you, and Elder Qiu will definitely use you."
He trusts me.
Therefore, he will definitely accept my recommendation.
You should know that I, Zheng Zhiguo, don't just recommend anyone casually.
"Once you get there, you'd better do your job well and don't ruin my reputation."
Mr. Chen poured him some more hot water, bowing repeatedly and nodding humbly: "That's for sure, I will do my best and never let Director Zheng down."
"That's good... We need to look at the long term. Old Master Qiu's second son is also in the system. He doesn't actually have much pressure at the resort, and there will be plenty of customers."
"Oh... I see, I understand. I just need to maintain good customer relationships."
"Yes, you're a smart guy!"
Chen Xianping sat upright, feeling much more at ease. Although Director Zheng hadn't explained things clearly, he understood them.
The core profit-generating part of the resort should be the "health and wellness club," which occupies an entire floor.
Whether it's truly about health preservation or traditional medicine, Chen Xianping can understand that without a doubt.
He used to be a patrol captain, and he knew best what was going on in those hair salons, foot massage parlors, and other establishments that claimed to offer health and wellness services in the streets and alleys of Yuanshan County.
If you want to open these places, it's impossible without someone protecting you from above. They'll be inspected every few days, and they'll shut you down in no time.
Chen Xianping had handled many such matters before and had also accepted bribes from those venue owners.
To put it bluntly, he went to Mr. Qiu's mountain villa in Qinghe City for two reasons: one, to be in charge of its operation, and two, to handle "interpersonal relationships".
It's just a glove.
If something goes wrong, you'll have to take the blame.
But Chen Xianping didn't care about any of that; he just wanted to get the job done and make money first.
As long as nothing goes wrong, and he learns more and more secrets, Old Qiu will naturally treat him as his own and give him a better future—that's the rule.
If one day Mr. Qiu encounters a great hardship like Zhou Xiangzhang is now, then there's nothing that can be done; it's fate, and Chen Xianping will accept it.
"Director Zheng, this... how can I possibly thank you enough?"
Chen Xianping finally realized the problem.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Director Zheng's visit likely has a deeper purpose.
Zheng Zhiguo put his leg down, leaned forward towards the other person, and stared at Chen Xianping with bright eyes: "The opportunity was given by the higher-ups."
The people above need you.
I'm just someone who gets things done.
Now that the higher-ups have given their stance, you need to show yours.
If the higher-ups are pleased, you can still move on; being the deputy general manager of the resort is just the beginning.
Even after two or three years, as your case fades from memory, you might be transferred to a certain office in Qinghe City, and you could re-enter the system.
This is not impossible.
Didn't this happen a few years ago? Having connections in the province meant you could get it done.
After saying that, he gently patted Chen Xianping's hand, signaling him to consider it and give a reply.
Of course, the suggestion to move him to a different position in a few years was made privately by Zheng Zhiguo; Dawei never said it.
Whether or not it can be done depends on Zheng Zhiguo. If Zheng Zhiguo says something is not suitable for you, then the matter will be put on hold.
If Chen Xianping performs exceptionally well and makes significant contributions, it's possible that Zheng Zhiguo could help him by asking Dawei for help.
Chen Xianping frowned slightly. The so-called "above" must be referring to County Magistrate Chen, right?
Does this mean he has to choose sides between County Chief Chen and Zhou Xiangzhang?
Do you want me to help deal with Secretary Xiangzhang?
Faced with Zheng Zhiguo's conditions, Chen Xianping panicked.
Zheng Zhiguo narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully observing the other party's performance. Seeing his hesitation, he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
"Now that things have come to this, can't you still see who truly cares for their subordinates, who works diligently, and who has the upper hand?"
"Of course I can tell, but... he's related to me after all... and he was kind to me before."
"Hehehe... He would promote others if he didn't promote you, and it just so happens that it's your turn. He just thinks it's more useful to have a relative by your side."
"Director Zheng, you can ask me to do anything else, but I... I don't want to hurt Secretary Xiangzhang."
Chen Xianping lowered his head in embarrassment.
After he got into trouble, Zhou Xiangzhang didn't help him; instead, she sent someone to remind him not to talk too much.
They released him, but didn't offer him any arrangements; they just left him hanging like that.
Chen Xianping had his own objections.
He may have opinions, but he wouldn't do something like harming Zhou Xiangzhang.
In his mind, Dawei was now considered an outsider, while Zhou Xiangzhang was still one of his own.