A Bumpy Road to Power Chapter 120: The Son Pays the Father's Debts

The Stillwater County Committee Office comprises 12 internal departnts, naly the General Section, eting and Coordination Section, Supervision Section, First Secretary Section, Second Secretary Section, Reform Section, Legal Affairs Section, Information Section, Docunt Section, Confidential Communications Section, Archives Section, and Administration Section.

In many places, the director of the County Committee Office is also a mber of the county committee.

Although Clifford Levin, the director of the Stillwater County Committee Office, is not a mber of the committee.

His reputation is still very high.

Recently, there have been rumors of adding committee positions.

If that really happens.

It is inevitable that Clifford Levin will beco a committee mber.

This is also why he rejected the offer to be promoted to deputy county mayor.

As the chief secretary to the County Committee Secretary.

The power of the County Committee Office Director is still significant.

According to the internal regulations, the County Committee Secretary is not eligible to have a secretary.

However, in practice, not only the County Committee Secretary but even the township party secretaries have dedicated secretaries.

It's just that they assu other identities on paper.

For example, Dirk Carter's current position is Chief of the First Secretary Section.

And this First Secretary Section is reserved for the chief secretary.

The entire First Secretary Section, apart from Dirk Carter, has no other personnel, effectively making him the sole commander.

However, he directly serves the chief, and theoretically, the First Secretary Section's halo shines brightly, but everyone in Stillwater County knows that being Donal Lewis's secretary is challenging and short-lived.

"Comrade Dirk Carter, to be honest, I was quite surprised when you beca this secretary. But since it's Secretary Lewis's decision, I won't say anything. I only have one request: do your job well, don't cause trouble for Secretary Lewis, and don't let the County Committee Office be hassled. No matter what you were like in other units, here, you do what I say. Secretarial work is no child's play; if you don't follow the rules, don't bla for being unkind."

In Clifford Levin's office.

He lounged on the sofa.

With legs crossed, holding a cigarette.

In front of him stood Dirk Carter obediently.

This pre-appointnt talk had a bit of a coercive undertone.

Moreover, the door to Clifford Levin's office wasn't closed, and he shouted loudly.

Unsurprisingly.

People outside heard these reprimanding words.

It's normal for Clifford Levin not to like Dirk Carter.

After all, wherever Dirk Carter goes, sothing is bound to happen; the County Committee Office is a place that values stability, and having soone like Dirk Carter in there naturally makes him uncomfortable.

Of course.

This is only the least important reason.

The previous secretary to Donal Lewis, Desmond Hale, was a distant relative of Clifford Levin.

After just over a month in office, he was reported for accepting bribes and was taken away by the disciplinary personnel.

Besides these two points.

There's an even deeper reason, which is that Clifford Levin doesn't like Dylan Tate, even despises him.

Before becoming the County Committee Office Director, Clifford Levin worked in the county governnt office for several years.

Later, when Dylan Tate beca the county mayor, he greatly disliked him and often scolded him harshly. Back then, Clifford Levin endured a lot of grievances.

Until he was transferred out of the county governnt a few years ago to beco the County Committee Office Director, Dylan Tate still showed him no respect in many matters. Now that Dylan Tate is dead, he is naturally the happiest one.

As Dylan Tate's foster son.

It won't do if Clifford Levin doesn't scold him a few tis.

This is what they call "paying the father's debts by the son."

Looking at Dirk Carter, who remained silent in front of him.

He felt very pleased.

A sense of great satisfaction at finally getting revenge.

"The County Committee Office has a rule, no matter your identity or whoever you are, the first thing you do when you take office is serve everyone; today, all 23 offices and the corridors of the County Committee Office are to be cleaned by you alone, is there a problem?"

Clifford Levin said in a mocking tone.

Is there such a rule?

Dirk Carter was puzzled.

Cleaning wasn't an issue.

Even if it were 23 offices.

However, this so-called rule was clearly set up temporarily for him.

The intention to put obstacles was too obvious.

"There is a problem."

Dirk Carter, who hadn't spoken, finally said.

Clifford Levin was taken aback and asked, "There's a problem? What problem?"

"My arm is injured; I can't work."

Dirk Carter rolled up his sleeve, revealing the bandage wrapped around his forearm.

This wound was from when he saved Corinne Quance, although it wasn't serious, but it was perfect for this situation.

"Oh? You're injured? If you're injured, then you don't need to work temporarily. Go back and recover; when you finish the cleaning, you can take office."

Clifford Levin said with a cold sneer.

Thinking to himself, I can't handle you?

"Oh, Director Levin, can you issue a leave note? I'm afraid when Secretary Lewis asks, I won't know what to say," Dirk Carter said.

Clifford Levin slamd his palm on the sofa.

Angrily said, "Dirk Carter, don't use Secretary Lewis to pressure ; I'm in charge here in the County Committee Office, and no matter if you're Secretary Lewis's personally picked secretary, you must pass this threshold. Dylan Tate is dead, and you still act tough before ? Even if others can't handle you, can't I handle you?"

"Wow, I heard Director Levin's angry voice from afar, what's the matter? Did Director Levin swallow a bullet today?"

Just then.

A mocking voice ca from the door.

Clifford Levin was startled.

Turned his head to look.

Quickly stood up, nodding and bowing, "Vice Secretary Hendrix, hello."

At the door stood a middle-aged man.

About forty-five or forty-six years old.

Tall and thin, with slick, well-grood hair.

Wearing an administrative jacket but with cloth shoes on, appearing simple and unassuming.

This person is Augustus Hendrix, the third-in-command in Stillwater County, a County Committee mber, Permanent Committee mber, and Vice Secretary of the County Committee.

Augustus Hendrix nodded slightly, acknowledging.

With a smile, he asked, "Who made Director Levin angry again?"

In front of Augustus Hendrix, Clifford Levin didn't dare show a stern face, and with a smile, said, "No one, no one, Vice Secretary Hendrix, you ca to the County Committee Office for sothing?"

Augustus Hendrix didn't pursue the matter further.

Said, "Oh, I nearly forgot the main business, I heard Secretary Lewis's secretary Dirk Carter is on duty today, I ca to have a look."

This statent left Clifford Levin perplexed.

Augustus Hendrix always considered himself above politicking, never partaking in political battles, hardly inquiring about matters beyond his duties; how co today he's interested in Secretary Lewis's secretary?

He pointed to Dirk Carter standing beside him, saying, "Vice Secretary Hendrix, this is Comrade Dirk Carter, I was just having a pre-appointnt talk with him."

"Oh, you're Dirk Carter? My, you're grown so much since we first t when you were still in university, right?"

Confirming that the person in front was Dirk Carter.

Augustus Hendrix was pleasantly surprised and approached him warmly.

Reaching out, he gave a friendly tap on Dirk Carter's shoulder.

This gesture might seem nothing special.

But for a leader to make such a move to a subordinate carries significant aning, at least signaling to Clifford Levin that he shares a close relationship with Dirk Carter.

Have they really t?

No!

Dirk Carter understood imdiately.

Augustus Hendrix ca specifically to support him.

He quickly smiled and said, "Hello, Uncle Hendrix."

"Hmm, ti flies, you've grown up fast, while we've all beco old folks."

"Not at all, Uncle Hendrix, you're still vibrant and more energetic than ever."

Dirk Carter responded.

"Hahaha..."

Augustus Hendrix burst into hearty laughter.

Taking Dirk Carter's hand, he turned to Clifford Levin and said, "Director Levin, it's been a while since I've seen Carter; I thought I'd take him out for a while, you don't mind, do you?"