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Ministry Struggle
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Chief Inspector walked into my office with a smile, holding a transfer order that he claimed was meant to promote me.
I scoffed internally at the idea of a promotion.
As I took the order and glanced at it, I was taken aback to see it clearly stated that I was being demoted to the seventh rank.
A heaviness settled in my heart, but I maintained a calm facade.
" Chief Inspector, what does this mean?"
Yang Jianyong continued to smile.
"Shan Yun, the allocation from above is to be given to the newly appointed Minister, Adopted Son Liu Jun."
"Your salary is the highest, and there have been significant objections from your colleagues. This is not conducive to harmony within Construction Bureau."
"You have always been reasonable; I trust you won’t make things difficult for me, will you?"
I struggled to suppress my anger.
"The salaries in Construction Bureau have never been made public. How could my colleagues know about any discrepancies?"
"Could it be that you, Chief Inspector, are the one stirring up trouble?"
Yang Jianyong's expression stiffened.
His eyes flickered as he hesitated with his words.
"This... this is the intention from above."
"Liu Jun is the Minister's Adopted Son and also new here; we must offer some encouragement."
"Your year-end Reward Silver will be used for balancing and distributed to Liu Jun as a gesture to support newcomers."
I took a deep breath, suppressing the anger boiling within me.
"Since that's the case, I accept my demotion."
At that moment, a lavishly dressed man with a delicate appearance walked in.
He arrogantly cast a glance in my direction.
It was Liu Jun, the Minister's Adopted Son.
He smirked disdainfully.
"Lord Lu, I hope you will take good care of me from now on."
I shot him a cold glare but remained silent.
Liu Jun approached Yang Jianyong and whispered a few words.
Yang Jianyong nodded repeatedly.
"Lord Lu, since you have accepted the transfer order, please proceed with the handover as soon as possible."
"Lord Liu is busy with affairs, so I won't disturb you," Liu Jun said with a cold smile before turning to leave.
I clenched the transfer order tightly in my hand.
Why should this be? Just because he is the Minister's Adopted Son?
When have I, Lu Shanyun, ever endured such humiliation?
I cannot swallow this!
I returned to my residence and headed straight for the study.
My father was reading by the window. Upon seeing me enter, he set his book down.
"Shan Yun, you're back."
"Did the Chief Inspector seek you today? What was it about?"
I handed the transfer order to my father.
"Demotion."
My father took the notice and examined it closely, his brows furrowing in concern.
"Why is this?"
"Did Yang Jianyong say anything?"
I recounted Yang Jianyong's words.
About Reward Silver, about Liu Jun, about the opinions of colleagues.
Father Liu chuckled at my words and shook his head.
"Shan Yun, you didn't heed the advice back then and insisted on joining the Construction Bureau."
"Now you understand the treachery of the officialdom, don't you?"
I looked at the white hairs at my father's temples, feeling a pang in my heart.
My father had spent his life in business, valuing stability above all.
He didn't want me to wade through this murky water.
"Father, I know you're looking out for me."
"But I can't swallow this humiliation!"
"Why should Liu Jun come and take my position?"
"This is clearly aimed at me!"
My father sighed.
"Shan Yun, you are too young and do not understand the rules of the officialdom."
"This Liu Jun is the Minister's Adopted Son; you cannot afford to offend him."
"Why not return to the family business? It's much more comfortable to do business than to be an official."
I knew this was a way out.
But how could I accept that?
I had been in Construction Bureau for many years, not for the sake of gaining power and wealth.
I was here to realize my ambitions, to carry on my father's unfinished business.
"Father, I know you care about me."
"But I cannot just walk away."
"If I leave now, wouldn't that mean I am afraid of him?"
"Wouldn't that betray your teachings over the years?"
"Father, give me some time. I will handle this matter."
The Construction Bureau has only demoted me, removing me from my position while transferring all authority to Reward Silver and giving it entirely to Liu Jun, clearly intending to force my resignation.
This Chief Inspector is truly calculating!
In recent years, the capital's commerce has declined, and the construction industry has also fallen into distress.
My father's family business has been affected as well.
If I were to return home now, wouldn't I just add to their burden?
Having been in the Construction Bureau for many years, I have witnessed the unscrupulous tactics of many officials.
They do not directly dismiss their subordinates; instead, they use various means to pressure them into resigning voluntarily, all to save face.
I let out a cold laugh.
The more they want me to leave, the more I refuse to go!
Seeing my determination, my father sighed.
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