sinovels Chapter 420 What's this about being neither humble nor arrogant?
Chapter 420 What's this about being neither humble nor arrogant?
"County Head, Deputy Town Mayor Qu has come to see you."
Wu Maocai introduced the situation with a smile.
They were moving chairs for Mayor Qu and pouring water for Dawei and the mayor.
This made Mayor Qu feel very embarrassed.
The two sat down beside David's bed.
Wu Maocai began to lay the groundwork.
"You and Director Ye were saved this time thanks to Mayor Qu."
Braving such heavy rain.
Leading nearly a hundred villagers from Xiaotang Town, they worked continuously for over an hour, using hoes and shovels.
Deputy Mayor Qu's clothes were still wet as he looked at Dawei with a simple, honest smile.
Dawei had met him once when he was in town, and at that time he took a liking to Deputy Mayor Qu and planned to replace Old Mayor Zhou with him.
Unexpectedly, Deputy Mayor Qu gave him a pleasant surprise and saved him from dire straits.
David was very pleased, feeling that he had not misjudged the person.
He who wins the talent wins the world.
Competition, in essence, is a competition for talent.
If Dawei had a subordinate like Deputy Mayor Qu who was loyal to him, his career would be much smoother.
Dawei reached out his hand, and Mayor Qu rubbed his hands on his pants before taking Dawei's hand in his.
"Mayor Qu, thank you for saving my life."
All words are as light as a feather.
I will repay you when the opportunity arises.
Normally, David wouldn't speak to his subordinates like that.
This means trying to win over the other party.
Wu Maocai was somewhat envious upon hearing this, and gestured to Mayor Qu to also express his opinion.
Mayor Kequ did not look at Lao Wu.
"I think anyone else in my position would have done the same."
Old Wu was disappointed. At this point, he should have said: From now on, I will follow the county magistrate's orders. Saving people is my duty and nothing to mention.
The county magistrate brings up the topic so that the other party can respond to it. Once they do, the relationship immediately becomes closer, and they become one of their own.
We need to come up with an attitude—to put it bluntly, a humble one.
To get close to important people, to get close to them, and to do things with them, you have to have a certain attitude, right?
They didn't mention the oath of allegiance.
Attitude is essential.
Otherwise, why would a big shot hire you?
Being humble in front of others is a kind of personal sacrifice, which can be understood as a spiritual object. It gives people the feeling that you are willing to go all out, so that others will dare to use you.
"That's not necessarily true."
Why won't Mayor Zhou come to the rescue?
He'd rather spend his own money at home than lead a rescue effort.
A relative owns an excavator and deliberately said he was afraid to work on it, just hoping to see the county magistrate get into trouble.
Director Wu kindly reminded Mayor Qu to seize the opportunity.
Director Wu also hopes that there will be more of their own people and more friends at the town level.
"hehe……
He's always been like this; he doesn't represent everyone.
Many of our cadres are quite good.
Actually, I just did what I was supposed to do.
It doesn't deserve torment or praise.
Both men offered the mayor a ladder, hoping he would climb it, but he pushed the ladder away instead.
Dawei offered him a cigarette, and he lit one for himself, quietly observing Mayor Qu for a few seconds.
"Mayor Qu is a man of noble character and integrity, and we should all learn from him."
In this restless era, it is still possible to refrain from seeking fame and fortune, and to do good deeds without expecting recognition.
Such cadres are extremely rare.
You've been busy all day, and you haven't eaten yet, have you?
"Director Wu, take Mayor Qu out for a meal, it's on me."
Seeing that the county magistrate was unhappy, Old Wu pulled Mayor Qu outside.
The room finally quieted down.
Hearing that Dawei's side had quieted down, Ye Xiangju, who was standing nearby, slowly walked into Dawei's room, supporting herself against the wall.
"Xiangju?" Dawei stared blankly at the other person.
Ye Xiangju didn't look well either. Standing at the door, she gave a somewhat wan smile: "You're alright...that's great."
David relaxed his brow: "Yes, that's great. We're really lucky. We have to live well from now on."
"Well, I'm currently drafting an outline and preparing to submit a report to the provincial government. I want to repair the road in Xiaotang and try to secure some funding."
"This..." David looked at the other person in surprise: "You don't need to do this for me, that's something I have to handle..."
Ye Xiangju slowly shook her head: "Dawei, it's not just for you."
If it weren't for the people of Xiaotang Town, we might be gone.
It's for them.
It's also so that... when I leave this world, I'll have fewer regrets.
Those who have experienced life and death can always gain insights that are difficult for ordinary people to grasp.
When Death was at point-blank range, Ye Xiangju thought a lot and finally understood the three regrets that Dawei had mentioned at the time.
One regret is that no explanation has been given to the people of Yuanshan County – in other words, the county has not achieved anything significant.
At that time, Director Ye did not quite understand and even criticized Dawei for being vain.
But as the oxygen inside the car grew thinner and death drew ever closer, she finally understood what David had said.
People really do want to do things for others.
What an honor it would be if a person could be remembered by some people after death.
"On behalf of the people of Xiaotang Town, I thank you, Comrade Xiangju," Dawei said solemnly.
Ye Xiangju made a face at him and stuck out her long tongue.
So beautiful...
This is a hospital; the two of you should be careful with your behavior.
After finishing her business, Ye Xiangju returned to her ward.
Let's check on Dawei again when it's less crowded at night...
Meanwhile, on Director Wu's end...
I took Deputy Mayor Qu to a dumpling restaurant near the hospital, where the two of us ordered over 30 yuan worth of food and ate.
Director Wu isn't wealthy either.
"Old Qu, what's wrong with you? Don't you want to improve?"
"No, who in an official position doesn't want to advance their career?"
"Then why were you talking to County Chief Chen like that in the ward just now?" Old Wu glared angrily.
Good heavens, after carrying him all the way, we finally brought him to the county magistrate.
He actually said some nonsensical things.
"What did I say? Was there anything wrong with what I just said?" Mayor Qu looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.
"It's precisely because it's all right that it's wrong!"
"What do you mean?"
"You keep spouting high-sounding rhetoric; how can anyone use you?"
"..."
Mayor Qu lowered his head, pondering what he had just said.
That seems to be the case.
"Then, shouldn't I do this?"
That's how high-ranking officials talk.
I learned it from them.
Doesn't saying it like that make me appear neither humble nor arrogant?
Old Wu sighed softly: "Forget it."
Those high-ranking officials are just saying that for show.
That was just the three of us, in a private setting. You should say something personal, something that will put the county magistrate at ease.
and.
What's this about being neither humble nor arrogant?
If you are not humble, then you are arrogant!
If you were a leader, would you hire an arrogant person?!
"So you'll go against him in the future?"
That's hard to digest.
Mayor Qu was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses.
Not being humble is being arrogant...
That's not wrong.
Moreover, leaders are actually afraid of subordinates who are neither arrogant nor servile.
Because in the eyes of leaders, subordinates' dignified demeanor is seen as disrespect, as if they think the leader is insignificant and doesn't deserve respect.
He might have done a better job as the leader.
Only with this kind of mindset can one truly be neither arrogant nor humble.
This kind of mentality is exactly what leaders fear.
"Director, please, please teach me, I want to improve..."