Entering the officialdom by mistake and getting promoted quickly

"I don't have much ambition in this life. I think I'll be satisfied if I can be a prefecture-level official."

"If the organization thinks that my ability is good and is willing to give me a city to benefit the people, then I will be satisfied until I retire. I will think that my life has not been in vain."

"So, Grandpa, there is no need for you to worry."

"The reason is simple. Your height is too high. The things you are worried about sound scary, but I am not qualified to touch them in this life."

When Xia Shuo said this, he paused slightly for a moment.

Then, he spoke again: "Besides, in my opinion, your old colleagues may not be as worried as you are."

"You were worried that they would take action to suppress you, but they didn't take action."

"For example, grandpa, let me use an analogy. For example, Gu Changzheng's father and Li Xiuning's mother. They are only in their early 40s now and have already held very important practical positions."

"Gu Changzheng's father is in Guangyue. In just a few years, he has gone from deputy secretary to main secretary. Now he is the deputy secretary of Guangyue. We talked on the phone a while ago and he warned me. Dad said he might have to do something, and the next step might be Fu Zheng takes over as mayor.”

"Guangyue is a sub-provincial city, which means that Dad Gu has been promoted to deputy ministerial level."

"And he is not an ordinary deputy minister, but someone with real power to control the city."

"In addition, there is Li Xiuning's mother. Because she is a female cadre, she has been treated at the deputy ministerial level in the past few years. At the beginning of last year, she was transferred to Shanxi Province, almost in one step, and directly served as the executive deputy governor."

"This position is no less powerful than Dad Gu's, and even more powerful than Dad Gu's."

"Grandpa, please tell me, this doesn't look like being suppressed!"

"I feel that this is not suppression, but the care of your colleagues. Otherwise, how could Father Gu and the others be promoted so quickly?"

Mr. Gu was obviously listening carefully to Xia Shuo's remarks.

However, after listening, the old man sighed lonely and said with deep meaning: "My child, you are still too young. Certain things can only be seen in front of you and cannot be seen further..."

Xia Shuo was stunned.

He vaguely felt that there must be something inside.

However, it was a pity that the old man did not continue to speak. He just put his hands on his knees, closed his eyes and gently clasped his fingers as if concentrating.

After a long time passed, the old man slowly opened his eyes, stared at Xia Shuo and said, "If you want to marry Mingyue, you can. Elders cannot stop the love of young people..."

"As long as you are good to Mingyue and love your wife from the bottom of your heart, then how can I, as the elder, not think about my granddaughter?"

"That girl is the treasure in my palm. I have always wanted to choose someone I like for her."

"In the end, after choosing a lot, none of them caught my eye. On the contrary, this girl found one by herself, and I was very satisfied."

"It doesn't matter, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings."

"Grandpa, those worries and concerns I have are things that my generation should solve for you. You shouldn't be asked to carry them, and your shoulders can't carry them."

"I agree, grandpa, I agree!"

"Set a time and discuss the matter. Let your father Gu and mother Li worry about how to handle the marriage."

"I'm old, I just need to stay at home and enjoy my grandchildren."

"When you give birth to a grandson for me, grandpa, I will take good care of it for you. Hahahaha, I never thought I would live long enough to take care of the fourth generation."

The old man laughed loudly when he said this.

For a person like him who has been working for the Discipline Inspection Commission for his whole life, his serious nature has almost penetrated into his bones. He rarely laughs. At this moment, he laughed because he was obviously happy.

The old man stood up, pointed at the desk, and signaled to Xia Shuo: "That handwriting is written for you. Take it back with you. It can be regarded as a wedding gift from grandpa to you."

"Remember, fearless, these two words are what grandpa taught you."

"If people in official circles want to reach a certain height, they must build fearless self-confidence. They must not only have their own governance concepts, but also adhere to them fearlessly."

“When you have differences with others, don’t be afraid to argue.”

"1 You must dare to fight. Even if you fail, you will have no regrets."

"Grandpa is tired. I won't let you eat at home today. Go back and find a place to have a bite."

The old man has issued an eviction order.

Xia Shuo stood up obediently, saluted respectfully, and said goodbye: "Grandpa, my grandson will remember your teachings. Please take care of your health and don't worry about us juniors. As you said, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings."

The old man sat on the sofa, closed his eyes to rest and did not answer.

Although the old man had his eyes closed, Xia Shuo saluted again, then walked to the desk and carefully put away the words.

After receiving it, he saluted for the third time, then tiptoed away, closing the door gently.

Xia Shuo didn't know that shortly after he left, the old man who had closed his eyes to rest suddenly opened his eyes, with a hesitant look on his face.

After a long time passed, the old man seemed to have made up his mind and murmured to himself: "Although children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, how can grandpa let children carry it? I am a grandpa, and I have to carry it for you..."

The old man stood up suddenly, strode to the table, picked up the red phone, and dialed a number.

"Hey, Lao Yu?"

"I, Gu Feifei."

"Old friend, are you surprised to hear me calling?"

"It's nothing big. I'm always in good health!"

"I have only one intention in making this call to you. I, Gu Fei, bow to you formally and seriously."

"There is a junior at home who is getting married soon. He is my only grandson-in-law and also my favorite child."

"Lao Yu, you know what I mean."

"Okay, thank you very much! Your words put a huge weight in my heart."

"Really? Would you like to have a drink when we get married?"

"Okay, okay, Lao Yu, Lao Yu..."

"I should have bowed my head to you and admitted my mistake!"

"In the original dispute about reform and opening up, it seems that we people are conservative now. Conservative ideas are not good for the country."

"Lao Yu, that kid's name is Xia Shuo!"

……

After the old man put down the phone, he let out a breath. After pondering for a moment, he dialed a number again.

This afternoon, the old man made several calls.

After almost every call was made, the old man bowed his head, while the other party was surprised and happy. No one could believe that the biggest stone could be changed.

Finally, the old man called Mr. Sun.

"You guys surnamed Sun have won. I have been very stubborn all my life, but I never thought that I would one day bow to you."

"I just made a few phone calls and expressed my attitude one by one. From today on, I firmly support reform and opening up."

"Okay, okay, I'm annoyed when I hear your laughter."

"Let me tell you something, Xia Shuo is getting married."

"I don't care what's going on with your girl Mei, or how deep her relationship with Xia Shuo is. Just listen to me. My granddaughter, Gu Feifei, cannot be bullied."

"Nonsense, who are you trying to scare? If you hadn't known that the two girls had reached an agreement, do you think I, surnamed Gu, would have swallowed this breath?"

"So what if you lead the army? Is my surname Gu just down and out?"

"Okay, I welcome you to have a drink."

"As for Xia Shuo's future, I want to discuss it with you. Among the third generation, this kid is the only one who still has a chance."

"Well, hang up. My body is not stronger than yours, so you can come to me in the car."

"There is wine, you can drink it as you like, until you die, you drunk lunatic."

After putting down the last call, Mr. Gu took a deep breath.

He murmured: "Perhaps, I should have bowed my head earlier. Why should I persist for the sake of face when I know it is not good for the country?"

"Thinking about it this way, Xia Shuo is my turning point. This kid is a deputy general."