Chapter 2358 - 2358: Class Monitor Election

Fortunately, Liu Zhizhong reacted quickly, swiftly catching the other person; otherwise, with his strong build, they would have really ended up in the flower bushes.

Of course, it was not entirely Liu Zhizhong's fault; the other person took a shortcut through the flower path and bumped into him unexpectedly.

Once they both steadied themselves, Liu Zhizhong was able to see the other person clearly.

He appeared to be around forty-five or forty-six years old, with crew-cut gray hair, surprisingly well-maintained skin, and was generally quite vigorous.

In reality, he was probably a bit older but just looked youthful.

The other person was quite humble, saying, "No worries, it was my mistake, trying to take a shortcut to the cafeteria because I'm quite busy today. You're early, young man!"

Liu Zhizhong noticed the man's friendly demeanor and felt relieved, smiling as he said, "I'm used to getting up early, hehe... After you, please. Hope I'm not holding you up."

"Alright, alright..." The man nodded, then turned and headed toward the cafeteria. After taking a couple of steps, he turned back and said, "Young man, you're here for the training, aren't you, called... Liu Zhizhong?"

Liu Zhizhong quickly turned, appearing pleasantly surprised, "Yes, do you know me?"

"Oh, I've seen the materials. Okay, I'm off to get my lunch first."

After saying that, he smiled and soon entered the cafeteria.

Liu Zhizhong didn't dwell too much on it, heading back to his dorm, guessing that the man might be a teacher or someone associated with the training.

The Provincial Party School is quite large, and there are numerous teachers and staff.

At half-past eight in the morning, this batch of the youth cadres training camp officially began.

The entire class of 48 people arrived, with attendance taken by the Executive Vice Principal of the Party School, and nobody was absent.

This training is specifically for young cadres under 35, aiming to nurture the political talents who will be the backbone of the province for the next decade or two. You can imagine how significant this training class is?

It could be said that once this training is over, all 48 people will return to their local positions, entering important roles where they'll gain experience, and advance their careers, with a promising future ahead.

Of course, it could also be said that among these people, some will become political casualties in the future, turning tides due to factionalism and falling from grace after having gained enough, hehe...

After the roll call ended, the Executive Vice Principal announced that the opening lecture of this batch would be given by our Principal, Provincial Organization Department Minister Zhou Yimin. He invited everyone to welcome him!

After saying this, he led the applause.

Among those seated below, Liu Zhizhong, Zhang Xiaoyang, and others also applauded enthusiastically, all looking toward the small training hall's entrance.

At that moment, the door was finally pushed open, revealing a man with glasses, looking quite capable. You could immediately tell he was the secretary of Provincial Minister Zhou Yimin.

Once the door opened, Zhou Yimin appeared in the doorway amidst enthusiastic applause. He waved his hand casually as he walked toward the podium, carrying nothing.

Behind him, his secretary carried his briefcase and teacup.

This is just how the work of a secretary is—carrying bags and pouring water for the leader!

Meanwhile, Liu Zhizhong, while clapping, was dumbfounded.

He couldn't believe that the middle-aged man he nearly knocked over this morning and then held onto was in fact the Principal, Provincial Organization Minister Zhou Yimin!

Among the trainees below, Zhou Yimin accurately located Liu Zhizhong's seat.

Even though Liu Zhizhong wasn't seated in the central position, that spot had been dominated by Zhang Xiaoyang and others.

Zhou Yimin just glanced down at Liu Zhizhong before sitting down at the podium.

His crew-cut gray hair, slightly high forehead, and well-maintained skin made him look like he was in his forties, though he was actually 53.

As Zhou Yimin sat down, he gestured, and the attendees below stopped clapping, all eyes on him.

His secretary placed the briefcase in front of him and set the teacup beside him.

Zhou Yimin smiled calmly and nodded around; his opening remarks were gentle yet powerful, certainly ceremonious.

Someone who has reached this level of power, hehe, definitely has this skill.

Especially over the years, he's been deeply involved in organizational activities, and many personnel changes bear the fruit of his work.

The Provincial Organization Minister is indeed a top figure within the province, wielding significant power, particularly in cadre promotions, his influence is substantial.

Although some say that personnel appointments are simply a matter of a word from the Party leader and the government leader, that's not always the case. The organization's department is responsible for the entire organization, and if the evaluations aren't satisfactory or suitable, it can indeed resist the decisions of those two leaders.

After the opening remarks, Zhou Yimin transitioned into a very important topic: "Comrades, today we officially commence. You will confront the future, your prospects vast, and responsibilities even greater. This collective class of 48 people is quite large, and the training and learning work will be complex. Relying solely on principals, professors, or directors is not enough. Therefore, today's first lesson will be to elect a qualified class president to assist the training management team, maintain the class's normal training and learning order, and aid in strengthening various aspects of management."

This immediately made everyone sit up straighter, as the real business had arrived.

What does electing a class president mean?

Those who understand will understand, right?

Because within the system, in training opportunities like this, those who can become class president ultimately rise smoothly, gaining access to resources and networks. How could such people not advance?

Since the establishment of the Provincial Party School, no president serving longer than three months in a training session has failed to achieve something significant or stumbled, as long as their conduct wasn't too unbecoming.

What does this mean?

Securing the position of class president essentially means obtaining a safety amulet, right?

Zhou Yimin, with his own strategy, said, "The choice of class president should start from a broad perspective, practical considerations, and personal capability. Next, in today's first session, the content is electing the class president. I personally suggest that each of the young comrades present deliver a spontaneous campaign speech for class president; we'll select the best. There's monitoring outside the classroom transmitting live feed, and judges will score you, discarding the highest and lowest, averaging the scores to decide the winner. Of course, if you don't want to be the class president, you're welcome to forgo the chance. However, isn't a trainee who doesn't want to be class president a poor leader? Hehe..."

He chuckled warmly, conveying humor, and everyone joined in a knowing laugh.

This means every person must participate!

Each attendee was a local prodigy, quickly drafting speeches in their minds.

Zhang Xiaoyang, too, was no exception.

But who knows, Zhou Yimin might already have someone in mind, hehe...