Chapter 265

Chapter 265

"Why? Director, why her? Even if she did a great job, it doesn't mean she should be appointed. How long has she been here? We've been working with you for so long!"

"You're being biased and unfair!" Xiao Tang shouted from the corner.

"Director, this is really disheartening. How can this be a happy event?" Zhao Ming in the front also expressed his dissatisfaction.

The other two remained calm, as this matter didn't concern them, and they couldn't compete with Zhao Ming and Xiao Tang anyway.

Director Wang glanced at Xiao Tang: "After Bai Xiuxiu arrived, she accomplished in a few days what you took half a year to do. Xiao Tang, speak honestly, haven't I nurtured you?

What did you do during those six months?

Wasn't I always guiding you?

If I made you Deputy Director, could you handle it?"

Director Wang's questioning made Xiao Tang feel guilty.

"I..." Xiao Tang was about to explain, but Director Wang had already shifted the topic to Zhao Ming.

"And you, Zhao Ming." Director Wang turned to look at the dissatisfied Zhao Ming.

"Old Zhao, how many years have you been in the neighborhood office? Have you made any progress in all these years? Not long ago, you tried to use your position for personal gain because of your sister's issue.

We serve the people. Is that how you think?"

Director Wang questioned him.

"I..." Zhao Ming felt embarrassed for a moment, then quickly regained his composure: "Director, even if I haven't done well, I've been here for so many years. At least consider..."

"Consider you? Who will consider me? Zhao Ming, I ask you, this morning, when so many people came to the neighborhood office and caused such a commotion, what did you do?"

Director Wang looked at him coldly.

Zhao Ming fell silent immediately.

"If you were Deputy Director, would you just watch the show next time something like this happens? What good would you be as Deputy Director?

Our neighborhood office has been around for years. If I retire, can you guarantee it will run as smoothly as it does now?"

Director Wang looked at everyone, feeling very disappointed.

She had high hopes for Bai Xiuxiu and wanted her to have a better life.

Nominating her as Deputy Director was partly for Bai Xiuxiu's benefit and partly to teach these people a lesson, showing them how a Deputy Director should act.

If Bai Xiuxiu could be transferred to the provincial capital, Zhao Ming and Xiao Song would be her potential successors.

But seeing Zhao Ming's behavior today, Director Wang was deeply troubled.

"The decision for Deputy Director is final. Bai Xiuxiu is young, and maybe one day she will excel and get a promotion. When that happens, we'll select someone else for this position.

I hope you all learn from her. Our neighborhood office isn't a place for you to slack off.

Work hard and don't be indifferent to matters that don't directly concern you."

After Director Wang finished speaking, Zhao Ming remained silent, still thinking about what the director said about Bai Xiuxiu's potential transfer.

Even if she doesn't transfer, what if she makes a mistake?

Compared to Xiao Tang, Zhao Ming quickly accepted the situation.

Since things are already like this, there's nothing he can do.

Xiao Tang's eyes turned red with jealousy. Why! Why did Bai Xiuxiu get selected so quickly? She had followed Director Wang for so long. The director had been deceiving her all along!

"Bai Xiuxiu, congratulations. From today on, you are our Deputy Director. Say a few words to everyone?" Director Wang looked at Bai Xiuxiu, her tone finally softening.

She no longer wore the stern expression she had earlier.

Bai Xiuxiu was also very excited. Although she had some suspicions, she was genuinely happy about this.

Without hesitation, Bai Xiuxiu thought for a moment and smiled warmly at everyone: "First, I want to thank Director for promoting and trusting me.

I know I am young and have been here for a short time, so you might not fully trust me yet.

But work attitude and results don't lie.

In the future, I will work even harder and strive to lead everyone to progress together."

"Right, work results don't lie. Other neighborhood offices might value seniority, but I don't. If anyone does better than Bai Xiuxiu, they will have the same opportunities.

I won't hide this from you. I'm getting older and will retire in a few years.

Young colleagues, if I have the chance, I will help you advance.

Old colleagues, I won't neglect you either.

As long as we all pull together, I promise I won't let you down." Director Wang looked at the people in the room, her attitude firm.

Zhao Ming understood the implications and accepted the decision.

He led the applause: "Director's words are right. Congratulations, Deputy Director Bai."

The others all joined in congratulating Bai Xiuxiu.

Bai Xiuxiu thanked each of them in turn.

Xiao Tang, who was sitting in the corner, remained silent, her head lowered as if she were invisible.

Director Wang glanced at Xiao Tang and shook his head inwardly.

He had promoted this young girl for nothing.

If she were willing to learn, could there be any lack of opportunities for her in the future?

Xiao Bai was not much older than her; why couldn't Xiao Tang learn from her?

Xiao Tang wasn't unintelligent, and her family even had some connections with him.

Though disappointed, Director Wang did not show it.

After the commotion died down, everyone returned to their regular work.

After writing down the events of the day, Bai Xiuxiu went to the tea room to bring hot water to Chen Xiaolian.

Chen Xiaolian's eyes were swollen, and the baby in her arms was asleep. She had been silently crying.

She was not a decisive person, and today's events had almost exhausted all the courage she had in her life.

Chen Xiaolian's unease was so intense that she could hardly express it.

Seeing Bai Xiuxiu enter, she tried to greet her. She felt deep gratitude, admiration, and envy towards this beautiful comrade who was not much younger than herself.

The soundproofing in the tea room was poor, and she could hear the conversations outside.

This young woman had already become the deputy director of the neighborhood committee at her age.

Moreover, she was considerate. If not for her reminder, she might have left her daughter at home.

Given her mother-in-law's character, she would certainly use her daughter to threaten her.

Chen Xiaolian shuddered at the thought.

"Xiaolian, have some water. It will take some time for them to arrive," Bai Xiuxiu said gently.

Chen Xiaolian took the cup awkwardly. "Thank you... I, really thank you today."

Not knowing what else to say, Chen Xiaolian kept expressing her gratitude.

"Xiaolian, I'm just doing my job. You don't need to thank me. Try to rest a bit; you'll need your strength to talk to them about yourself and your child later."

Bai Xiuxiu admired people like Chen Xiaolian, who had the courage to change their situation.

When she was a Wandering Spirit behind Wang Qinghe, she saw the future and learned many new things, so she knew how good the future could be. But Chen Xiaolian didn't know.