"Section Chief, are you about to be promoted to director?" Li Long suddenly asked.
"No, no, keep your voice down!" Li Xiangqian hurriedly lowered his voice. "Nothing's settled yet. The appointment notice hasn't come through..."
"So it's confirmed?" Li Long was pleasantly surprised too. Although he wasn't particularly concerned about Director Wei leaving, there was no telling whether the new arrival would support him the way Director Wei had.
If Li Xiangqian became director, that would be great. It didn't matter who became chief of the Purchasing Section. As long as Li Xiangqian was there, at least the jobs Li Long took on each year would be guaranteed.
"More or less." There was a trace of pride in Li Xiangqian's smile. "Never mind my connection with Director Qian, I've been at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative for over ten years. I started with the Grain Procurement Team. You could say I've contributed to the cooperative's growth from nothing to what it is today."
Li Long had heard quite a bit about this. Whatever else might be said, Li Xiangqian was certainly capable, and he was a longtime employee of the Supply and Marketing Cooperative. There probably wouldn't be any objections within the cooperative to his promotion to director.
"What about that young cadre you mentioned before..." Li Long asked.
"He's been assigned to the Prefectural Supply and Marketing Cooperative. Naturally, he thinks the Prefecture Seat is better than the County Seat. Given the conditions there, that's perfectly normal." Li Xiangqian had no intention of heading to the Prefecture Seat. His home was here, and moving over there would be quite a hassle. As for later, he would see.
"Then let me congratulate you in advance." Li Long smiled. "Shall I get you another animal penis after a while?"
"No need,