Chapter 6 Life Path

After Weng Jingxuan introduced the family situation in detail, he was very concerned about Pan Junyu's growth experience. The two of them had a harmonious conversation for a long time. Then Weng Jingxuan slowly led Pan Junyu into a trap that had been set up, stared at Pan Junyu's eyes, carefully observed his facial expression, and slowly expressed the real motivation for the trip: "Xiaoyu, I'm going to go to college soon. Have you considered your future life? Are you in politics, business, or military? The road of life is nothing more than these!"

"Grandpa, how do you say it! I definitely wouldn't choose to join the army. Receiving the military training around me has made me fully appreciate the boredom and monotony of military life. Although it is carefree, it is not suitable for my personality. As for politics and business, I cannot make a decision before choosing a university major!" For some reason, my grandfather suddenly cared about my future, so after thinking it through, I replied tactfully, but did not reveal too many thoughts.

"Well, I also know this. There is still some time before the college entrance examination, but you should consider your future life path, plan and make full preparations for the future." Weng Jingxuan could not see any falsehood on Pan Junyu's face, so he had to guide Pan Junyu step by step and continued:

"For example, if you want to go to business, you must first have funds and learn to contact others. Whether it is an official or a businessman, interpersonal relationships are the most important! Therefore, a good family background can often have many shortcuts!" Weng Jingxuan said this, and saw Pan Junyu nodding in agreement, smiling with relief, and then changed his tone and continued:

"Xiaoyu, grandpa knows that you are now the youngest consultant of the State Council, but have you ever thought about it? This so-called consultant is a high-ranking official position for ordinary people, but for officials who truly hold power, it is completely equivalent to a false position. It belongs to an extra-staff position in the central government and has no real power at all. It just sounds good! Have you ever thought about it specifically? With this position, what can you do in the officialdom? The most tragic thing is, although you are a leader with a large official rank, but you have no subordinates and you still have to obey the commands of the above.

Ranking? Whatever you ask you to do, if you cannot complete it, all the responsibility is on you, and you will take the blame! So it’s not that my grandfather hits you, your level is higher than both uncles, but in their eyes, this does not mean anything, so you should plan your future and finally choose business or politics? Because it is the turning point in your life path, you must consider everything clearly!" In order to achieve your goal, Weng Jingxuan mercilessly belittled Pan Junyu’s position, laying the groundwork for the subsequent dialogue.

Although my grandfather’s confession made me feel uncomfortable, it is true.

To put it bluntly, my position is really useless. I still vaguely remember that when I first met Xie Wen from the Public Information Security Supervision Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, a section-level cadre had friction with me in person. He took me, an adviser with AA-level authority, seriously. If I had not relied on my strength to prove myself, maybe the situation would still be the case in the future.

But my grandfather's words should have a purpose, otherwise why did he suddenly appear in these attacking words? However, I kicked the ball to my grandfather without guessing other people's thoughts, so I said: "I wonder if you have any suggestions for grandfather?"

Weng Jingxuan originally thought that Pan Junyu's expression would inevitably change after being belittled, but after careful observation, he still looked humble and respectful, and his expression was not a slight abnormality. He couldn't help but secretly admire his grandson's cunning in his heart.

Weng Jingxuan was very clear at this time that if no one wanted to reveal his true thoughts in his heart in advance, he would always go around in circles with his idle talk, and he might never be able to get into the focus of the conversation after he was turning around. Therefore, Weng Jingxuan knew that if he did not reveal his true purpose, the atmosphere of conversation that he had spent several hours to establish would be wasted.

Therefore, Weng Jingxuan had no choice but to change his strategy, get straight to the point, attract Pan Junyu with words, and slowly induce: "Grandpa is aware of your family situation. Since your parents have no original accumulation, if you choose to go to business, funds will be the first problem. Moreover, when doing business, it is about connections. There is no business activity among your family members. If you want to rely on one person to try a tortuous life path, how much risk will it take; and if you fail, you will have nothing! Are you saying that grandpa is right?"

My grandfather’s words have his own reasons, but I cannot agree with them. According to his ideas, he should retreat in the face of difficulties, and his implications seem to be a wise choice for me only by engaging in politics.

But have my grandfather ever thought that if the future is smooth and there are no twists and turns, where will the joy of success come from? Without the ups and downs, where will the joy of life be? Although I thought so in my heart, my expression did not show any dissatisfaction. I just smiled foolishly, avoided my grandfather's question, and did not reply: "You continue to say!"

Weng Jingxuan felt that Pan Junyu was more and more amazing. When it comes to this, he was unwilling to show his mentality, so he had to continue persuading: "Xiaoyu, as a veteran, grandpa, for your future, I hope you can inherit your family business and choose the wise path of politics."

Weng Jingxuan said this and continued to observe Pan Junyu's expression. Seeing that he seemed very calm and without any panic, he thought that his grandson had considered this path of life, so he couldn't help but feel at ease. So he talked with interest: "Xiaoyu, China is still a society ruled by man, so it is definitely right to choose to go to politics. You are about to take the college entrance exam, and your grandfather can help you enter any school in China. As long as you choose a law major, you will ask the Prime Minister to arrange for you to go to the grassroots level for a few years after graduation. During that period, your uncles and uncles can do their best to pave the way for you. Grandpa dares to make a promise, with the care of the Prime Minister and the assistance of the family, within ten years, at the latest when you are thirty-five years old, you will definitely become the leader of a certain city!"

Hearing this, Pan Junyu smiled slightly, but Weng Jingxuan saw everything, thinking that his grandson looked down on the position of mayor, and immediately explained: "Xiaoyu, although the youthful cadres are the future trend, it is only a handful of mayors at the age of 35. Take your father as an example. He is almost fifty. At present, he is only a deputy department-level cadre. If you want to reach his level, you can at least fifteen years earlier than him. Let's continue to talk about it. If the previous step is successful, you can go to the provincial party committee for training. Then when you are about 40 years old, the whole family will use interpersonal relationships and must transfer you to the decision-making level of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee. If everything goes well, after the age of 50, you will be able to upgrade the central government's work and go through several re-elections. Perhaps in the near future, the name "Pan Junyu" will appear on the list of the Central Political Bureau!"

Grandpa painted a perfect future in front of me, but this surprise from the sky made me doubt. After careful consideration, I still expressed my thoughts in person: "Grandpa, I have a few questions!"

"Well, you said!" Weng Jingxuan took a sip of tea and replied patiently.

I arranged the language in my mind and said, "First of all, why did you choose me? Isn't my cousin the best candidate? He has been working for six years and I haven't been to college yet. If I want me to reach my cousin's position, it will take at least ten years. Secondly, why do I need to choose this path? If as you said, my life has been planned in full, what is my life goal? Am I missing the fun of life? I am a hacker. Although I feel very comfortable to achieve after cracking the invasion, I still focus on that process!"

After Weng Jingxuan figured out his grandson's reply, he knew that Pan Junyu didn't like being merciless, but he had already said that he had no time to take it back, so he could only persuade him with emotion: "Xiaoyu, your cousin was the best candidate, but a week ago, he was in a car accident and now he has become a vegetative person in the hospital. The doctor said that his brain was severely fluctuated and he might not be able to wake up in his whole life. As a member of the Weng family, you have the responsibility to take on the family's responsibilities in the future!"

Thinking of his favorite grandson since childhood, Weng Jingxuan shed tears of sadness. After sobbing softly, in order to impress Pan Junyu, he continued to say in a hoarse voice: "Xiaoyu, your uncle and uncle, in more than ten years, everyone is slowly going downhill, and the rights in his hands will gradually be lost. You must remember that no one is willing to give up the rights in his hands, and the bigger the official rank, the more this is the case; and we only hope that the younger generation can inherit their careers, continue to control the family, and prevent the family from declining, so that their descendants do not have to work hard for their livelihood. Xiaoyu, since the Prime Minister has arranged for you as a government consultant and with this foundation, his future career will be bright, so the arrangements of grandpa are completely feasible. Of course, when it is implemented during the period, you have to rely on your own efforts! How, can you agree?"

Thinking back to the time when the Prime Minister appointed me as an advisor, his care for me was based on national interests. I had to choose to accept it. As for grandpa, his arrangements for me were entirely for the selfish interests of the family and for the interests of small groups. For private interests, I could choose to refuse. But the role of family affection cannot be underestimated, making it impossible for me to make the right decision. I could not bear to push it away, so I could not refuse for a while, so I had to temporarily shirk my feelings: "Grandpa, this is related to my life. Let me think about it carefully and give you a reply in the future!"

"Okay, grandpa knows this to make things difficult for you. I hope you can answer me after thinking it through. I should leave. This time I came to Beijing to visit several old comrades and visit my grandson whom I haven't seen for more than ten years!" Weng Jingxuan wiped away tears with his sleeve. Seeing that Pan Junyu had not made a decision, he was obviously disappointed. He stood up with difficulty and said goodbye to Pan Junyu.

"Well, I'll give it to you!" After knowing the purpose of my grandfather's conversation with me, I was skeptical about his insincere words. If I wanted to know, my parents didn't even tell me the address of my dormitory at the National Defense University. If I hadn't inquired, how could he suddenly find this? Therefore, the statement of visiting me was not valid.

"No need, my driver is waiting for me in the car. You go back to the house. It's windy outside. Remember to think about calling my grandfather. Don't lose this business card!" After Weng Jingxuan said, he took out a business card without any title from his shirt pocket and put it on the table. He walked out of the door with firm steps.

"No, I'd better give you a gift. As a junior, this is what I should do!" Even though he was a little disgusted with his grandfather, he was indeed my relative, and I still understand the filial piety at least.

I helped the old man down the stairs, and my grandfather called and a Hongqi car with an army license plate parked next to the dormitory. I opened the door for my grandfather and helped him get on the car. Then I said goodbye to him with a respectful smile, and then slowly returned to the dormitory.

Lying on the bed, I rethinked the conversation with my grandfather. I found that my grandfather and mother didn't seem to have contacted me, so I asked me about my mother's physical condition. If this is the case, I have to call and ask clearly.
Chapter completed!