The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 86: Moving to a New Residence

Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Moving to a New Residence

At ten o’clock, Xingshun Yan gathered everyone for a meeting.

When Ji Yang arrived at the small meeting room, almost everyone was already there.

Shortly after Ji Yang sat down, Xingshun Yan and Cheng Jun He strode in.

After shaking hands and greeting each other, Xingshun Yan said, "Everyone’s offices are moved, and now the dormitories are also ready. Today, we plan to relocate as a group."

Cheng Jun He added, "Although officials should practice integrity and self-discipline, now that Qingyuan Village has built so many houses and external officials also need housing, we requested permission from higher authorities. They have agreed that we can move into those houses. So, now that everything is ready, let’s not stay in the guesthouse any longer and quickly move into our new homes."

Xingshun Yan continued, "This time everyone is focused on this resettlement, so there should be no problems. Let’s move today and make that our sole focus."

Everyone’s faces showed smiles. Although the guesthouse was good, having one’s own housing is better.

Ji Yang also had his own place this time and he didn’t say much.

Since the higher-ups were aware of the housing situation, there was no need to be exceptional. Whatever everyone else did, Ji Yang would do the same.

Xingshun Yan sternly said, "Previously, comrades from the guesthouse would help clean and such but for everyone’s safety, I advise against having outsiders help from now on. It’s best if everyone cleans their own spaces and avoids letting strangers into your rooms."

Cheng Jun He nodded in agreement, "Exactly. As for dining, there’s a small cafeteria nearby where you can get fast food, which is quite good. They give receipts for your meals, or you can cook on your own."

After discussing a few matters, everyone went to find helpers for the relocation.

In reality, no one had much to carry; they just needed to move their baggage.

Ji Yang did have more belongings than some. Several people from the town government office helped him move, and a few local officials also came to assist, so his belongings were moved quickly.

The renovated room was impressive. Although Ji Yang was alone, it resembled a small villa. After all, the treatment can’t change.

After entering, Ji Yang saw that beds and various farm tools were already present, along with appliances like a refrigerator and a washing machine.

Items previously used by other leaders were mostly left there, so there was no need to make additional purchases.

These officials were robust and energetic. Besides helping Ji Yang, they also ran to help other leaders move, which overall created a lively atmosphere.

Ji Yang knew their situation. If they only helped one leader, it might create hard feelings among the others. Thus, after his own belongings were moved, he sent them to assist the other leaders.

After the room was cleared of outsiders, Ji Yang went around the room thoroughly inspecting every corner.

In fact, Ji Yang had always been cautious in his checks, and so far, he hadn’t detected any issues.

Now, after rechecking everything, he felt greatly relieved that this time no one dared to install surveillance devices.

The entire decoration and procurement of farm tools and such were personally managed by Cheng Jun He, who was fond of enjoying such privileges. This resulted in Ji Yang and others’ homes being well-equipped.

Since he wasn’t responsible for these arrangements, Ji Yang did not object to them.

After inspecting the kitchen and other areas, Ji Yang felt that he could also start cooking for himself.

Looking around from the balcony, Ji Yang noticed that his place was shielded by bamboo groves. In the entire design, each household was obscured from the others, ensuring privacy.

Lu Shijie and others had really put their hearts into this aspect, considering everyone’s need for privacy to the extent that even if someone came bearing gifts, it would go unnoticed.

Seeing the state of the refrigerator, Ji Yang stepped outside.

Soon, Ji Yang reached the vegetable market and bought some meat and vegetables.

A few local officials saw Ji Yang buying groceries and proactively helped him carry the items back home.

"Ji Yang, are you planning to cook?" Just as he reached his house, Ji Yang heard someone calling.

Looking over, it was Huang Yu standing with a few women.

"Secretary Huang, have you also settled in?" Ji Yang asked with a smile.

"Just call me Sister Huang. ’Secretary Huang’ sounds rather strange!"

The women laughed together, all too familiar with official settings to recognize the awkwardness in the title ’Secretary Huang.’

One female official joked, "Sister Huang also sounds strange."

Everyone laughed again.

Ji Yang said with a smile, "Then there’s no choice, I’ll have to call you Sister Yu."

"That works, calling me Sister Yu is fine."

Huang Yu spoke with a smile, "Secretary Yan just mentioned that everyone was going to the cafeteria to eat today. You bought so much for nothing."

"It’s fine, there’s a fridge, and I thought buying some to cook regularly would be good."

"I’ll definitely come over to eat then."

"That would be most welcome, feel free to come by anytime."

Their conversation was meant for others to hear, implying that even if Huang Yu showed up unannounced in the future, it would be just to share a meal.

After storing the groceries in the fridge, Ji Yang thanked those who had helped him.

Afterward, Ji Yang went to see Xingshun Yan’s house to familiarize himself with the place and then visited Cheng Jun He’s.

There were quite a few people at Cheng Jun He’s place, with many local officials helping him organize the place while he sat conversing expansively with everyone.

Seeing Ji Yang arrive, Cheng Jun He smiled and said, "Is your home all set up?"

"It’s set up. I just came to see if you needed any help here."

"Everyone’s quite enthusiastic. I don’t really need help here. In a while at the cafeteria, let’s have a good drink together."

Cheng Jun He clearly aimed to win Ji Yang over.