Chapter 277: Application Direction

Friday, after 8 AM, Li Yuan, who had been out partying with Su Tianyu until midnight last night, still arrived at work at 7:30 AM, and personally cleaned Mayor Li's office inside and out - even scrubbing the toilet in the private bathroom with a brush.

Honestly, this work could have been completely left to the cleaners - Li Yuan only needed to supervise in the room, then drive people out when Mayor Li came to work, symbolically wiping the floor a few times to create the appearance of being hardworking and attentive. But since becoming Old Li's secretary, he had never given any cleaners the chance, handling everything personally, no matter big or small.

This habit was definitely tiring, but it had also developed Li Mingsheng's dependence on Li Yuan in both life and work. If Li Yuan took a day off and didn't come, Old Li would feel something was missing.

For a secretary to work to this extent definitely counted as an industry model.

At 8:30, Mayor Li arrived at work on time. As soon as he sat in his chair, tea and backup breakfast were served on the desk.

"Don't busy yourself - you haven't eaten breakfast either, right? Let's eat together," Mayor Li called out smiling.

"No need, Leader, I ate at the cafeteria when I came," Li Yuan replied smiling, picking up his work notebook to sit beside Mayor Li reporting today's schedule and urgent matters needing attention.

After they chatted for over ten minutes, Mayor Li suddenly asked: "Hey, has Little Su returned?"

"Already back - we had dinner together last night," Li Yuan concealed the fact that they had gone partying on flower boats.

"Ah!" Mayor Li nodded: "He did well with the hostage exchange - this kid has the education and ability - he's actually quite suitable for working in the city government office."

Hearing this, Li Yuan immediately knew what he should answer: "Leader, civil service applications have already started - when we ate yesterday, I asked him casually which department he wanted to apply for, but his meaning was he seemed to really want to go to customs."

"Customs?" Mayor Li looked at Li Yuan: "Maritime Police or internal positions?"

"Should be Maritime Police." Li Yuan reminded appropriately: "Little Su and them started that association - they might develop maritime trade in future - joining Maritime Police... might be more convenient."

Li Mingsheng took a bite of steamed bun, slowly nodding: "I originally wanted him to work in the city government office, train by my side for a few years - we're really short of office workers here."

Li Yuan paused: "Should I remind him?"

After thinking for a full minute or two, Li Mingsheng waved replying: "Forget it, Maritime Police is fine too. The port has always been impenetrable - having someone go explore the path is also good."

Li Yuan didn't respond.

"Fine, then tell him later to prepare quickly," Li Mingsheng said expressionlessly. "For the exam, don't give him special treatment. If an Army University graduate doesn't even have this ability, then there's no need for promotion."

"Understood!"

"Mm, change the afternoon schedule - I want to visit laborers in Zha'nan - notify the District Political Affairs Department to prepare..." Li Mingsheng put down his chopsticks, lightly wiping his mouth before starting work.

......

In the Yu family villa.

Su Tianyu lay in the living room doing push-ups.

"With this frequency and depth of push-ups, it'd be a waste not to become a gigolo," Yu Mingyuan said eating bread in the dining room.

"No choice, I'm applying for Maritime Police, Big Brother!" Su Tianyu replied helplessly: "After passing the written test, there's still physical and standard project assessments - I've been too corrupt lately, need to practice in advance!"

"I give up on you," Yu Mingyuan said helplessly. "Li Yuan hinted so obviously for you to work in the city government office - why didn't you take the hint? Are you stupid?! Train under Li Mingsheng for a few years, then get transferred to some important department in a district for gilding - in less than five years you could be a deputy district-level cadre - isn't that faster than Maritime Police?"

"You've said it all - wasn't it you all who told me to go to Maritime Police at first?"

"Brother, did you have Li Mingsheng as a father at first?" Yu Mingyuan replied looking sideways. "Don't you understand circumstances change?"

Hearing this, Su Tianyu stood up, wiping sweat from his forehead replying: "Actually, I've thought seriously about this matter."

"What did you think about?"

"If I go work in the city government office as a civil servant, the promotion channel would indeed be wider, but have you thought - how many promising youths like me would be under Papa Li's wing?" Su Tianyu said sitting in a chair. "Definitely grab a bunch! This involves a resource allocation issue, understand?"

Yu Mingyuan blinked: "You mean Old Li has fewer people at the port?"

"Right! The port area has always operated like an independent kingdom - no matter which leadership team, control over this side has been weak. If I can enter Maritime Police, I'll be Old Li's only seedling - he can give me many resources too," Su Tianyu lowered his voice. "Moreover, once I enter Zha'nan Maritime Police, cooperating with Wei Xiangzuo's ground influence - damn it, wanting to make some political achievements would be a piece of cake."

Yu Mingyuan considered for a while: "Makes some sense."

"Of course it makes sense - this is all my long-thought decision." Su Tianyu picked up a piece of bread, asking casually: "How are things going lately between you and You Yifan?!"

"After the Supervision Assembly incident, You Yifan has also quieted down - he hasn't appeared in public lately," Yu Mingyuan replied softly. "But the business they want to do, they'll definitely still do. Now he's just waiting - waiting for officials to announce the new Supervision Assembly leadership."

"Oh, I see." Su Tianyu slowly nodded: "Hey, Big Brother, when you contact him later, mention me a bit - say I want to apply for Maritime Police - when necessary, have him help put in a few words too."

"I know this." Yu Mingyuan replied grinning: "Now we have quite good cards in hand. Look, your big brother is a terrorist...!"

"What kind of talk is that?! Watch your words! I'm going to be a civil servant - you absolutely can't talk carelessly..."

"Haha! Zha'nan Dock Workers Association, Chi Army, Zha'nan Navy, mayor's team, and Wen Zhanbo's garrison - now we have connections and overlap with all of them," Yu Mingyuan patted Su Tianyu's shoulder. "We've finally made it through hardship to sweetness - have some foundation to rise up."

"As long as we balance relationships well, the Tongji Association will be a different scene within three years," Su Tianyu replied also very energetically.

"Yes, let's eat - go to the association later."

"Hey, when are Dabai and them coming back?"

"Forgot to tell you - they're coming back tonight," Yu Mingyuan replied softly. "Seems some channel merchants from Old Triangle are coming too - heard the leader is someone with extensive connections..."