The most important quality in the political arena is having perceptiveness.
Zhou Nongxin is the Mayor.
He can't possibly tell his subordinates one by one, "You must keep your distance from Chen Fang, because I don't like him."
So, what should be done?
Naturally, it is demonstrated through actions.
Chen Fang is also assuming office today, and this is something Mayor Zhou Nongxin is certainly aware of.
But if he sends out signals for his subordinates to keep Chen Fang at arm's length,
once the subordinates understand, they will naturally maintain their distance from Chen Fang.
An Deputy Mayor who is not part of the standing committee,
once neglected,
is just a titular deputy director-level cadre.
On the contrary,
if someone is valued,
it is reflected in every aspect.
If a senior leader comes and praises you publicly, or speaks politely to you in some unnoticed corner,
the subordinates will naturally know that this person has strong backing from the higher-ups.
