The month-long Executive Training Program for young cadres finally came to an end. The participants returned to their original units to await promotions and appointments. Ethan Cole went back to the General Affairs Division of the Chief Administrator’s Office, while Gavin King returned to the Executive Support Staff. Director Li managed the General Affairs Division's work efficiently, and Ethan didn't interfere, spending his days simply reviewing documents or having Gavin drop by frequently. He enjoyed a few comfortable, leisurely days. After the training program, Ethan and Gavin's relationship deepened; they had gone from colleagues to friends.
Not long after, the Personnel Department came to the Chief Administrator’s Office to conduct a democratic appraisal of Ethan Cole. Ethan knew he
