Chapter 10: Thoughts on joining the Party ()

The days continued to calm down. After dancing, Xu Shaojie often saw Zheng Yuxin, as if he had an appointment. Both of them went to the cafeteria to get food at 5:30, neither in advance nor in response. However, there were too many students at the cafeteria at this time, and sometimes they could not meet them. When they met, they nodded and smiled. Apart from that, there were no other actions. The rumors about the two slowly disappeared shortly after the dance. After all, there was no substantial progress.

The weather is getting colder, and a year is about to pass in a blink of an eye.

After a long period of thinking, Xu Shaojie made up his mind to submit an application for joining the party. There are not many students in the school who submitted an application for joining the party because they are more radical in their understanding of this aspect and have some different views. Of course, Xu Shaojie will not be affected by this aspect.

When writing the application for party, Xu Shaojie kept it very confidential. He borrowed the Party Constitution in the library, and then copied the chapters with paper and pen, and slowly pondered the contents. It can be said that Xu Shaojie's application for party membership was written in the library. Without anyone to guide him, Xu Shaojie didn't know how his application for party membership was written.

The school’s party branch secretary is a male teacher in his 40s. Xu Shaojie has found a solution for a long time and is familiar with the party branch secretary. The secretary is also a senior lecturer. He smokes and drinks. He usually looks very serious, but when eating, he is an exception and is very talkative. Xu Shaojie looks for an opportunity and invites the secretary to have a meal twice. The secretary has a good impression of Xu Shaojie.

After writing the application for joining the party, Xu Shaojie was still a little worried. After all, this was a big thing in his life and he couldn't be careless. Therefore, after Xu Shaojie thought it carefully, he found the secretary and submitted the application for joining the party one weekend afternoon. Xu Shaojie's attitude was very sincere, he paid great attention to his image, and looked gentle and trepidated. The secretary of the school party branch was a little surprised, and he might not have expected Xu Shaojie to submit the application for joining the party.

"Sir Xu Shaojie, it is very good for you to have such positive thoughts. Young people pursue progress and move closer to the party organization. Very good. You are the class monitor and a cadre among students. You have such a noble understanding as soon as you entered the university. I am very happy that the door of the organization is open and you are welcome to such an excellent young man at any time. Of course, the requirements of the party organization for everyone are the same. It depends on your usual performance and whether your thoughts really meet the requirements of joining the party organization. I have accepted the application for joining the party. Write a thought and submit it these days."

When Xu Shaojie left the secretary's office, a cold sweat broke out in his vest. The secretary's words made Xu Shaojie feel shorter. At that moment, in front of the secretary, Xu Shaojie felt like a primary school student, listening to the teacher's teachings.

Xu Shaojie didn't know how to write his thoughts, but this is a political task and must be completed. Xu Shaojie carefully considered his various performances since he entered Xilin University. He spent three days writing a thousand words of thoughts. Later, after a day of revision, he thought it was very good.

Xu Shaojie was still a little cautious. He could not seek advice from his classmates in such matters. Xu Shaojie thought of Zhang Shaocai. Zhang Shaocai was knowledgeable and must be clear about these things. Xu Shaojie knew that Zhang Shaocai was not a party member, but Zhang Shaocai had social experience and could help him.

That afternoon, Xu Shaojie found Zhang Shaocai.

"Brother, I've been too busy during this period and haven't seen you often, so I think of it."

"Brother Zhang, I have something to ask for advice today, it's a big deal."

Xu Shaojie entered the subject directly, and he didn't want to waste time. Seeing Xu Shaojie being serious, Zhang Shaocai also sat upright. Xu Shaojie took out his thoughts and briefly told the story of the matter. Then he began to recite the thoughts and experiences. This time, Xu Shaojie was surprised, because before he finished reading, Zhang Shaocai spoke.

"Brother, stop reading. You are talking about serious things. I will also answer you seriously. What are you writing? Why do I sound like an essay? It is organized and attractive."

"Brother Zhang, this is my thoughts and experience."

"Unlike, you are asking to join the party, then your ideological experience must be related to the Party Constitution. Although I am not a party member, I still understand such things. For example, if I want to do engineering, when it comes to heaven and earth, I cannot do without the word engineering. But after listening to your ideological experience, it seems that I have not mentioned the importance of the Party. Then, why are you doing joining the Party and not understanding the importance of the Party? What is your ideological experience?"

Xu Shaojie was stunned. He really didn't expect this matter. He wrote down this thought and thoughts based on his own passion. Now it seems that it is really inappropriate.

"Brother, since you asked me to read the documents, now I have forced myself to read a lot of documents and become more familiar with the public's articles. In these documents, some things must be said. I used to think that it was nonsense, but now I don't read it like this. This is a recognition. If you can't understand it, everything is useless. Joining the party is also a matter of the public, or a major matter of the public. You don't even have the minimum understanding. How can you improve your understanding? How can you think you have moved closer to the party organization in your thoughts?"

Xu Shaojie was a little confused, but what Zhang Shaocai said was the truth and he could not refute it.

"Brother, and I'm afraid of seeing this thick stack of paper. If I were the secretary, I would definitely not read it. There was no time left. I have a feeling that both ordinary people and the secretary were afraid of trouble. If you wrote so much, if I specialize in this, I had to read it. Before I started, I felt that there would be good results. So, I think it's not about writing too long, mainly because of ideological understanding, not reporting on work."

Xu Shaojie and Zhang Shaocai looked at him with some admiration. It was only a few months after they were separated. Zhang Shaocai's understanding has improved a lot, far from what he used to be. Xu Shaojie knew that Zhang Shaocai is now working in the provincial government. It seems that the environment is different and the people he comes into contact with are different, so the understanding is naturally different.

"Brother Zhang, I can't tell that you have made such great progress. I really admire you."

"Brother, don't talk about me, you talk about your affairs. You talked about the secretary before. I have heard such conversations in the provincial government, and I have heard a lot of them. Some things I didn't want to say at first, but I have to say about your big things that are related to you, brother, don't be surprised."

"Brother Zhang, just say whatever you have. Today I came to you specifically for this matter."

"I have been in society over the years and have seen through many things. Even if you have great skills, you have to be obedient in front of your leaders. Of course, the situation is different, and the effects reflected are different. For example, if I need to contract projects, I meet the secretary-general of the provincial government in charge of logistics. No matter how strong the backbone is, I have to bend down and smile, otherwise I will not be able to contract projects. As the saying goes, people are as high as people, but if you ask others, you will become a turtle grandson, even worse than a turtle grandson. I have seen more, so I naturally get used to it. Every time I see the secretary-general, I feel that I am not confident. I guess you feel like this in front of the branch secretary."

Xu Shaojie nodded vigorously and said this was true. When he remembered his reaction in front of the secretary, this was the case.

"This is the case in this society. If I think you are fully qualified, if you submit your application for joining the party today, I will approve you to join the party tomorrow. Everyone has a relative and four relatives. No one is a god, has needs and has people who value it. Otherwise, it is easy to say that acquaintances are easy to do things. Of course, doing things is not done for nothing, and no one deserves your money and feelings. So, relationships are very important. In my opinion, joining the party is no exception. If I say so, don't have any objections. I know that joining the party is sacred, but when I was in my hometown, I also saw the village.

The secretary was drunk and held a cigarette in his hand. Soon after, the owner of the family joined the party. Maybe this is an individual phenomenon, but you cannot deny that there is such a situation. So I think your performance is the first condition. Next, there are other conditions. If you think you are excellent, it is useless if the secretary does not think you are excellent. You have to show it. How do you perform? You cannot wander in front of the branch secretary every day, and you can only deepen your impression. This impression depends on some material things."

Zhang Shaocai said it very bluntly. He looked at Xu Shaojie, afraid that Xu Shaojie would have a radical reaction and thought that he had insulted the sacredness of joining the party, but Xu Shaojie did not react at all, and seemed to be thinking.

"I just helped you analyze the speech of the branch secretary. Maybe I guessed it. I just can't remember what the sentence is called."

"Judge a gentleman with the heart of a villain." Xu Shaojie knew what Zhang Shaocai wanted to say and helped to add this sentence.

"Yes, it means to judge a gentleman by the heart of a villain. The words of the branch secretary are completely clichés. Saying it means not saying it. If he looks at your joining the party, he should not say that. He should directly point out the places where you have insufficient conditions, or if you have sufficient conditions, but you still need to go through some barriers. In this way, it is operational. If I go to contract a project, the leader will keep silent. I know there is no hope and my work is not done well. However, as long as the leader does not refuse, I have hope. I think this is the situation now. I think, as long as your work is done well, the secretary will definitely tell the truth. You are a student now, and you can't do too much. Just express it a little, just say it."

"Brother Zhang, how do you think I should act?"

"According to my opinion, every time you go to report your thoughts, give the branch secretary a pack of cigarettes, be sincere, and invite the branch secretary to have dinner. You are a student, and the branch secretary knows your conditions. As long as your attitude is in place, I think there must be hope for this matter."

Xu Shaojie nodded, his face a little desolate. It would be nothing if Zhang Shaocai said such a sacred thing. However, Xu Shaojie had to admit Zhang Shaocai's insights and the secretary's words, now that he remembered it, it was almost the same as not saying it, and he didn't know if his conditions were met or not. After the secretary said something, he didn't know anything.

"Brother, I have two good cigarettes here. Take it, smoke one cigarette yourself, and take it to do business. Remember, don't send it out at one time. You are a student and you are too generous. Others will be alert. When giving cigarettes, you will show a painful look. Here is 500 yuan. You can take it and treat it to dinner. Don't go to a big restaurant, or a general place. Remember, don't be near the school, you can take it to our neighborhood for dinner. Don't let others see it, it will have a bad impact."

Zhang Shaocai said nothing and stuffed two cigarettes and 500 yuan into Xu Shaojie's arms. Xu Shaojie found that they were actually two Greater China cigarettes, which were the best cigarettes now. He wanted to refuse, but when he saw Zhang Shaocai's expression, he didn't say anything.

Xu Shaojie wrapped two cigarettes in a black plastic bag and went straight back to school.

The next day, Xu Shaojie handed over the revised thoughts and thoughts. He smiled and put a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes in the hands of the branch secretary while the branch secretary was reading the experience article. At this moment, Xu Shaojie's heart was beating. If the branch secretary refused, he really didn't know what to do.

"Xiao Xu, what are you doing?"

"Secretary, you are worried and tired about my affairs. I think you have worked so hard, so you must pay attention to your health when you want to make it easy."

"Haha, Xiao Xu, you are really good. Don't do this in the future."

"Sure, certain, secretary, you have nothing to do in the afternoon."

"Oh, do you have anything to do in the afternoon?"

"That's right, I know a place where the fat intestines are very good. I think you have nothing to do in the afternoon, so I'll try it and see how it tastes like. The place is not very good. I've eaten it once in the city government dormitory area and it feels good."

"Oh, I haven't heard of it yet, let's see, I don't know if there is time in the afternoon."

"Secretary, then I'll make a reservation. I'll wait for you at the school gate at 6 pm. The taxi we made came over and arrived soon. You're busy, so I won't bother you."

When Xu Shaojie left the branch secretary's office, he felt a little uncomfortable. It seemed that what Zhang Shaocai said was right. People have weaknesses and likes. In this world, there is no love for no reason and no hatred for no reason. Relationship is the most important thing. Even such an important thing as joining the party is mixed with these factors.

After Xu Shaojie left the office, the branch secretary looked at Xu Shaojie's back and showed an unpredictable smile on his face, not knowing what it meant.
Chapter completed!