Chapter 9 seems to have taken a turn for the better

  Dai Lao Tou looked at him with a pleased expression, took another sip of tea, and smiled: "Of course, we need to convert as soon as possible now." Yu Fan heard this and said dejectedly: "Nonsense, do I not know that we need to convert as soon as possible? The question is how can we convert as soon as possible?"

  "Now the country is streamlining government officials. Our town was originally just an office under the town government, and there are overlapping areas with the administrative scope of the town government. Who knows when it will be streamlined and merged? At that time, you will be transferred to a regular position, but if the opportunity is not good, you may be laid off." Yu Fan looked at him for half a day after listening, and then said strangely: "The more I look at you, the less you look like a gatekeeper in the government compound. You're not a spy infiltrating the government, are you?"

  Old man Dai snorted and said, "Pfft, you're the one who's a spy in the village government! I'm just saying what my son told me." Yu Fan smiled and asked again, "What kind of person is your son? Why does this sound like something a leader would say?" Old man Dai heard this and proudly said, "My son is... Ah, why are you bringing up my son again? You little brat really knows how to change the subject. Do you want to turn yourself in or not?"

  Yu Fan heard this and was overjoyed, saying: "Do you have a way to make me regular?" Old man Dai chuckled and said: "No." Yu Fan hummed lightly and said: "What nonsense are you talking about? Forget it, I won't chat with you anymore. I'll go back to the office to answer phone calls." But old man Dai stopped him, saying: "Hey, don't be in a hurry, kid. I may not have any way, but you do."

  Yu Fan was taken aback and said, "Myself? What good method could I have? If I had a way, would I still be here listening to your nonsense?" Old man Dai hummed lightly and said, "You're wasting such a great background, spending all day chatting with those guys on the second floor. Those guys are just here to slack off, are you following suit?" Yu Fan listened and asked doubtfully, "What good background do I have? If I had a good background, would I still be doing temporary work here?"

  Dai Lao Tou looked at him with disdain, his expression one of regret and disappointment. "Isn't Zhang Shuji your good backing? Don't you know why Zhang Shuji is shouldering the responsibilities of both secretary and town head? It's because he's a man of Town Committee Director Du. With just one word from Director Du, everything can be turned around for you. You're really an idiot." Yu Fan was suddenly enlightened, but then looked worried and said, "But that depends on whether Zhang Shuji is willing to speak up for me to Director Du. I couldn't possibly go to their home and tell him directly, could I?"

  Dai Lao Tou patted his forehead, laughing and crying at the same time: "You little brat, are you really stupid or just pretending to be? If you rush into their house like this, they'll definitely kick you out. I've been watching you wandering around on the second floor for two days now. If it weren't for you hooking up with Secretary's wife today, I wouldn't have said anything to you."

  Yu Fan listened and quickly got up from his chair with a smile, pulling Dai Lao Tou back down into the chair. He laughed and said: "Come on, Uncle Dai, sit here comfortably." Then he took the tea cup from Dai Lao Tou's hand and said: "Let me refill your water for you." After that, he poured more water into the tea cup.

  "Alright, alright, you're being too eager, there must be something fishy going on. Stop it, you're making me uncomfortable." Yu Fan quickly walked over to Old Man Dai's back and said with a smile, "Then let me help you with that." Old Man Dai jumped up from his chair, waving his hand at Yu Fan, "Alright, alright, you little scoundrel wants to break this old man's bones!" After finishing, he smiled at Yu Fan and said, "You just want to know how to get promoted quickly, right? I'll tell you. Actually, you've already started doing it. Today, you helped your aunt with the dishes and carried oil for them, isn't that getting familiar with Secretary's family? As long as you keep going like this, the day of your promotion is not far off."

  Yu Fan heard the words and was disappointed, saying: "Ah... is that all?" But Old Man Dai sneered and said: "Do you know what? If you want others to promote you, you have to let them know you're their person. This is the most basic thing. However, you also need to let them know you have some ability. Being one's own person is good, but if you don't have any capability, having more of your kind doesn't make a difference, and having less of you isn't a loss either. In your position, what is capability? It's being quick-witted, diligent, and proactive in doing things. That's ability. Secretary Zhang has many nephews, not just you. The ones before you were all driven away by him. You stinky kid, think about it yourself."

  Yu Fan seemed to have gained some insight after listening, but Lao Dai patted him twice and said impatiently: "Hey, stinky boy, if you want to think, go to your office to think. Don't think here, it's not good for people to see." Yu Fan couldn't help but walk out in a daze, returning to his own office. Lao Dai looked at Yu Fan's back and muttered: "If I didn't take a liking to you, I wouldn't bother with you."

  Sitting in the temporary worker's office, Yu Fan was also immersed in his own thoughts. He lit a cigarette for himself and took a deep breath, feeling a pungent sensation in his lungs that made him somewhat sober. Yeah, even if he was just a temporary worker, his starting point was higher than other temporary workers in the office, and it wasn't time to slack off yet. He didn't believe he couldn't make a name for himself in the county government, thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at the reception room outside, that old man was quite mysterious, his son should also be a government official, otherwise he wouldn't have said those things.

  Until the end of work, Yu Fan finally made up his mind to make a difference in the township government. It wasn't until he heard Old Man Dai's words that Yu Fan fully immersed himself in his current position, unlike before when he was always thinking about going out to make a name for himself and doing just enough at the township government job. Seeing that it was already past working hours, Yu Fan didn't rush, thoroughly sweeping the temporary worker office and tidying up each desk, making sure everything looked neat and tidy. Only then did he lock the office door and head outside. As he passed by the reception room, Old Man Dai smiled at him from inside, and Yu Fan waved back at him.

  The next day, Yu Fan came to work early and saw that San Gu Fu had already arrived. He hurriedly smiled and went forward to greet him. San Gu Fu patted Yu Fan's shoulder and laughed: "How was it? I heard you went to the secretary's house yesterday?" Yu Fan's heart felt a bitter smile, there really were no secrets in this big courtyard. He also chuckled and said: "Nothing, just helped Auntie carry some things upstairs." San Gu Fu chuckled and said: "Not bad, keep up the good work!" After that, he smiled and walked into the building with Yu Fan.

  The office door was opened, and San Gu Fu sat inside for a while with the temporary workers gathering in the office. San Gu Fu also went upstairs to find Chen, the township government office clerk, who looked like he was over 30 years old, with a slightly bookish air about him. However, when facing the temporary workers, Chen spoke eloquently and enthusiastically about the importance of this grain collection task. The temporary workers below listened silently to his speech, their eyes filled with ridicule. Yu Fan also found it amusing, thinking that he was just repeating a few phrases like reciting a book. However, Yu Fan knew that Chen was the nephew of Wang, the director of the township office, and pretended to listen attentively.

  It wasn't until the speech of this Director Chen was finally over and he walked out with his small steps that the office erupted in bursts of suppressed laughter. After everyone had left, Yu Fan was once again the only one left in the office, feeling a wave of boredom as he gazed at the empty space. The entire morning had been spent wandering around the various departments on the second floor, but what really got Yu Fan down was that his aunt seemed to have not gone out to buy groceries today. As he strolled around the second floor, his eyes never left the entrance of the county government compound, unfortunately, things didn't go as he had hoped.

  Downstairs, Yu Fan was about to go to the delivery room to ask for advice from Old Dai. Last night, Yu Fan thought about it all night and felt that Old Dai had rich experience in this aspect, so he might as well ask him for advice, which would be beneficial and harmless. At the door of the delivery room, he smiled and greeted Old Dai, just about to walk in, when a green Jeep suddenly drove into the courtyard from the main gate. Yu Fan took one look and knew it was the township government's car.

  In fact, Yu Fan and their township government are really frugal. The sign at the gate of the courtyard just reads "Luzhutang Town Government Affairs Office", and the only vehicle in the town is an old broken Jeep, which is naturally used by Secretary Zhang of the town.

  The jeep didn't drive directly into the courtyard, but instead stopped in front of the delivery room. Yu Fan was feeling puzzled when the window of the jeep rolled down and Zhang Shuji's smiling face appeared. As soon as he saw him, he took a step forward and said, "Hello, Secretary Zhang." The phrase "Secretary Zhang" made Zhang Shuigen nod his head in approval - this kid knew how to behave properly, not directly calling him "Uncle Zhang", showing that he was quite clever.

  Yesterday, as soon as Zhang Shuisheng returned home, he heard his wife constantly praising Yu Fan in his ear, saying that this child is sensible and polite. Only then did he remember that he had promised Yu Fan's father to make him a formal employee three months later. Now it has almost been a month, and he has also been busy lately, so he forgot about it. However, although his wife said that Yu Fan was good, he had previously brought in two nephews who were always causing trouble for him, flying their own flags and doing evil things in the countryside, which made him angry enough to offend both families and drive them out. This time, although it's a college graduate, he also wants to take a closer look. If there is talent, he can also promote him. Anyway, his age is also getting older, and this promotion is probably hopeless for himself. Cultivating younger generations is also good.

  Didn't want to see Yu Fan at the gate of the mansion as soon as he returned from town this morning, so he asked Driver Li to stop the car for a moment. Upon hearing Yu Fan's greeting, Zhang Shuisheng was still very satisfied. Working in government departments, always being mindful of one's position is the most basic thing. Looking at Yu Fan smiling, Zhang Shuisheng said through the car window: "Xiao Fan, how are you? Getting used to work?"

  Yu Fan also smiled and said, "Thank you, Secretary Zhang, for your concern. My colleagues in the village have been very good to me, and I'm slowly adapting." Zhang Shuisheng nodded and said, "Yes, you're a university graduate, so you should adapt to the rural environment as soon as possible and build good relationships with your comrades. The development of the village cannot be separated from young people like you who are educated." Yu Fan respectfully replied, "Don't worry, Secretary Zhang, I will do my best to adapt to the work environment and not disappoint your expectations." Zhang Shuisheng chuckled and nodded, saying, "Alright, Xiao Fan, come to my house for dinner tonight." Yu Fan hastily agreed, and Zhang Shuisheng smiled and waved his hand towards the front as the Jeep drove into the courtyard.