Chapter 823: 823 Work
Lu Chengmin waited for everyone to lower their hands before continuing, "From now on, Comrade Su Yuanyuan will be our Deputy Minister of the External Relations Department. Her scope of work is the same as mine, which means finding her is the same as finding me."
Everyone knew the minister was exceptionally busy, particularly busy.
"Additionally, regarding letters and documents from foreign countries, Minister Su will be responsible for them."
Su Yuanyuan did not expect to be given such a significant level of authority. She only wanted to use her knowledge to contribute her bit.
She truly hadn’t thought about getting this position. Yet this occasion wasn’t suitable for her to decline. It was a blunder; she should have inquired clearly yesterday. There might have been room for discussion then.
Su Yuanyuan had a feeling of being pushed onto a difficult path.
Actually, she knew there were still many areas where she was inadequate; otherwise, they wouldn’t have arranged such a range of responsibilities for her.
The winds of change will slowly transform, and she certainly doesn’t want to be constrained like Lu Chengmin.
"Next, let’s have Minister Su say a few words."
The audience responded with enthusiastic applause. "Thank you all for the welcome. I know I’m not a congenial colleague.
We are here to work, and currently, we represent our department’s image.
In the future, if there are any issues in our work, I will help as much as I can. There may be times when I won’t be very polite, but everyone should understand it’s all for the sake of work; we are here, ultimately, to work."
Su Yuanyuan knew Lu Chengmin as a smiling tiger, consistently cheerful even at work.
So, the stern role would be hers to assume.
People who had heard of Su Yuanyuan knew she was a cold person, someone who saved a big leader, someone who would go to great lengths for revenge on behalf of her loved ones, and it wasn’t surprising she was strict and uncompromising.
"In the future, I hope everyone works happily together, and when it comes to work under my responsibility, there will be no room for mistakes."
After Su Yuanyuan finished speaking, she sat down, and everyone wasn’t sure whether they should applaud.
Lu Chengmin chuckled, his eyes full of laughter; this Xiao Su truly understood people and immediately recognized her position.
"Alright, let’s start with self-introductions so that Minister Su can get to know you all quickly, and work will go smoothly in the future."
Su Yuanyuan raised her head, listening to each person’s self-introduction, asking some questions to everyone.
She was quite satisfied with these people, at least there was no traitor among them, so she could work with ease.
The meeting lasted an hour and a half before it concluded.
Su Yuanyuan and Lu Chengmin walked at the back. "Xiao Su, you can choose your secretary yourself."
"Alright, I’ll go find Qin Zhiyuan in a bit."
Knowing he was responsible for this part, although Zeng Zhenqing oversaw these matters.
She didn’t return to her office, instead, she went straight to find Qin Zhiyuan.
"Minister Su, I’ve got a list and introductions for each person. Take a look, and then interview whoever you’ve selected."
Su Yuanyuan disliked dragging things out, so she looked through the list directly in Qin Zhiyuan’s office.
She did have some criteria and wouldn’t want a male secretary unnecessarily; just one female secretary would suffice.
She chose a total of five. "These are the ones; when can I interview them?"
"They’ll be here in half an hour," Qin Zhiyuan figured out Su Yuanyuan’s choices were all female, realizing it was quite sensible, given her young age, wanting to avoid any reproach.
"Alright, I’ll return to my office then."
"Okay." Qin Zhiyuan called to notify after Su Yuanyuan left.
Being selected by Su Yuanyuan was quite beneficial, as at least future developments would be promising.
He remembered each of these female colleagues and thought Su Yuanyuan would appreciate them.
Zeng Zhenqing learned of Su Yuanyuan’s selections, thinking differently; he hoped Su Yuanyuan would find a skilled male secretary to protect her.
"Leader, since Xiao Su has chosen this way, let it be. I think she should have the ability to protect herself, or she wouldn’t dare take on tasks alone."
Zeng Zhenqing sighed, indeed, he often forgot she could execute top-level tasks on her own.
"Alright, take these five to Xiao Su’s place. Actually, this place seems suitable for her, right? She’s already familiar with the tasks here and has been engaged for a long time.
Ru Chengmin is crafty. But it’s still good Xiao Su is here."
This like-a-whirlwind girl had decided to stay, it seems.
Upon returning to her office, Su Yuanyuan, just sitting down, heard a knock on the door, seeing Secretary Zhang with a big stack of documents piled up to his chin. Behind him were three more secretaries, each carrying a similar load.
"Minister Su, these are your documents."
"Alright, just put them on the table."
After all, she would need to use them later and had to organize everything herself to understand the scope clearly.
Once the four of them placed the documents down, the table was already full.
Su Yuanyuan began organizing after they left.
Not bad, sorted by country, saving much effort.
She stood up and started arranging them on the rear bookshelf. Each document would get a Divine Sense scan, helping her remember them all.
By the time Qin Zhiyuan arrived, she had already sorted out an entire stack.
"Minister Su, here are the secretaries I brought over."
Su Yuanyuan looked at the five individuals, feeling they were all suitable, at least from their mindset; she listened to their inner voices.
"Secretary Qin, just keep the one on the left."
Qin Zhiyuan was momentarily surprised, thinking there would be more questions. Who would have expected such direct selection?
"Yes."
Once again, Su Yuanyuan listened to the inner voices of the five, feeling content with her choice — someone balanced and steady, without unnecessary boldness. She truly desired not to have an overly lively secretary around while she worked, preferring someone calm.
Now, the office only had the two of them left.
"Please introduce yourself?"
"Minister Su, my name is Xie Fenglan. I’m twenty-five, unmarried, and have been working in logistics before.
My family has just me; my parents sacrificed themselves, with no close relatives left."
Su Yuanyuan continued organizing the documents, "You’ll be working with me from now on. My requirements are secrecy and loyalty. If you can’t commit, you may leave now."
"Minister Su, my loyalty is assured for you. I’m not one to talk much. Let’s see how I perform?"
Su Yuanyuan nodded, "Alright, go handle the paperwork. You’ll have to ask around for your office; I know nothing now."
It’s true that she knew nothing. Today was also her first day on the job, so both of them would need to explore and adapt to the new work and environment over time.