Chapter Seventeen: Joining the Party

  Xu Shaojie spent more time going to the construction site.

  Zhang Shaocai really has skills, relying on his own efforts, he found a project, which is the construction of two dormitory buildings, said to be the provincial education department's dormitory. Zhang Shaocai's temperament and demeanor have undergone great changes, often taking Yan Yuhuan with him to run relationships everywhere, most of the time on the wine table. The maintenance projects within the provincial government, Zhang Shaocai has almost all undertaken, Xu Shaojie knows that Zhang Shaocai has spent countless efforts.

  Once, Zhang Shaocai carried 150 kilograms of potatoes, from his hometown, said to be of good quality, and sent them to the home of the deputy secretary-general in charge of the provincial government. The deputy secretary-general's home is on the fifth floor, Zhang Shaocai personally carried a big bag of potatoes, when he arrived at the fifth floor, he was exhausted and pale, the deputy secretary-general saw him and was very moved. It's not about the things themselves, but about Zhang Shaocai's kind intentions.

  Therefore, Zhang Shaocai's construction team gradually undertook most of the maintenance projects within the provincial government. Not only that, but the deputy secretary-general also helped to promote Zhang Shaocai, praising the quality of his work, saying that Zhang Shaocai is honest and trustworthy, paving the way for him, making Zhang Shaocai quickly stand out among ordinary construction teams.

  Most of the specific things on the construction site are now managed by Xu Yijie. Now, Xu Yijie has become familiar with some management matters. Xu Yijie is a man of his word and would not hesitate to help his friends even if it means hurting himself. Therefore, he has a good relationship with the technicians below him, and everyone gets along very well together. These technicians follow Xu Yijie's management, especially Liu Fugui and Song Guangming, who originally had a good relationship with Xu Shaojie but now have an even better relationship with Xu Yijie. They always support Xu Yijie, making his management much smoother.

  "Big brother, what are you talking about? Big brother is always telling the truth, Xiao Jie has learned from him."

  "Shao Jie, Yi Jie, I've been thinking that nowadays, business is all about scale and size. Although my cultural background isn't high, I understand that business should grow bigger and stronger, especially in the construction industry where strength matters. If you don't have a strong team behind you, no matter how hard you try, you can't make a big impact. Recently, our secretary suggested I join the Chamber of Commerce, which is a huge opportunity for me. However, my foundation is too weak compared to those big bosses in the chamber, so I want to expand my engineering team and move towards a more group-oriented approach. I've already talked to several construction teams about this. Now, I'm planning to change our company's name as 'Fu Gui' sounds too common. These past few days, I've been discussing with the leaders of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau... Shao Jie, you're well-educated, what do you think I should rename it to?"

  Xu Shaojie thought for a moment, and soon he recalled some examples from the celebrity biographies he had read. No matter how the company's name was changed, the essence that needed to be reflected was still to promote the boss.

  "Let's just call it Zhangshi Construction Group Company. This way, everyone will know what we're talking about and think of you as soon as they hear the name. It's the best publicity."

  Zhang Shaocai was stunned for a moment, then patted his thigh heavily.

  "Good, good, indeed a cultured person! Zhangshi Architectural Group Company, mentioning this, everyone knows I'm Zhang Shaocai. Haha, great! Shaojie, you're truly a talented individual! With such a name, even if I racked my brains, I wouldn't have thought of it."

  "Comrade Xu Shaojie, after discussion at the branch meeting, it has been decided to absorb you as a member of the Communist Party of China, and play a leading role among your fellow students."

  At the subsequent branch meeting, Xu Shaojie's performance was mature and calm. He read out his application to join the party and his personal experience article, both of which were concise. The branch meeting gave Xu Shaojie a relatively high evaluation, put forward some requirements, and approved Xu Shaojie's application to join the party organization.

  Xu Shaojie's entry into the party caused a stir in school, and although he tried to keep a low profile, he still became the focus of his classmates' gossip. No matter where he went, he became the object of everyone's attention. Xu Shaojie was not used to such attention, so he spent most of his time hiding in his dormitory. However, there were two things that couldn't be avoided: attending classes and eating meals. When it was really unavoidable, Xu Shaojie would lower his head and look like a mouse crossing the street.

  Xu Shaojie also thought about asking his classmates to help him buy food, but Zheng Yuxin was waiting for him in the cafeteria, so he didn't dare not go. One time during dinner, Zheng Yuxin asked Xu Shaojie if he had become more confident and if he had any thoughts in his heart because many female classmates were paying attention to him, and some senior sisters were also gossiping about him. Xu Shaojie swore that he was being very low-key and was even afraid of stepping on leaves that fell from trees while walking, as if he wanted to find a hole in the ground to hide in.

  Zheng Yuxin actually still has some trust in Xu Shaojie, but the relationship between them is not completely open. With Xu Shaojie gradually becoming a prominent figure in school, girls naturally have thoughts about it. This is a normal situation. On one hand, Zheng Yuxin feels proud for Xu Shaojie; on the other hand, she is worried that if Xu Shaojie has feelings for someone else, Zheng Yuxin will be heartbroken.

  Xu Shaojie joined the party, which pained one person's heart - Liu Hong. Liu Hong was also a big shot in school, organizing many art activities and gradually gaining fame. In school, the easiest way to get famous is through art activities. The enthusiastic Liu Hong naturally caught the attention of many female classmates. Liu Hong had always considered Xu Shaojie as his competitor, and there was another important factor - Liu Hong liked Zheng Yuxin. Liu Hong had known Zheng Yuxin for a long time, and their parents were also familiar with each other. However, watching Zheng Yuxin fall in love with Xu Shaojie made Liu Hong feel uncomfortable. In terms of conditions, Xu Shaojie was no match for him - a student from a small county town, whose father was a district leader, while Zheng Yuxin's father was the deputy director of the municipal finance bureau. Xu Shaojie and Zheng Yuxin didn't have any improper behavior between them, but Liu Hong kept looking for opportunities. However, their relationship seemed like an ordinary classmate relationship, and Liu Hong couldn't find a good way to deal with it. When Xu Shaojie joined the party, Liu Hong knew how important it was - from any aspect, it had its benefits. The most direct manifestation was in the distribution of resources, where university students who were party members would receive attention from many aspects.

  Xu Shaojie's social connections shocked Liu Hong, although his father was a leader and had strict requirements for him, not allowing him to fool around outside. So, if he met someone like Xiao Lao San, Liu Hong wouldn't have a good way to deal with it. Unexpectedly, after Xu Shaojie made Xiao Lao San suffer a loss, he left Xilin City directly.

  Affected by Xu Shaojie's influence and stimulation, Liu Hong quickly submitted his application to join the party branch. Although he was late, it's not too late to start now, as long as he can join the party within the school, being a senior is fine, the effect is the same. Liu Hong has been paying attention to the relationship between Xu Shaojie and Zheng Yuxin, he won't give up easily, sometimes Liu Hong even thinks that if he can't get what he wants, Xu Shaojie shouldn't think about getting what he wants either, he must find a way to ruin things for Xu Shaojie, not letting him get what he wants so easily.

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