With his lover on one side and his ideal on the other, Duan Zetao was really in a dilemma. After pondering for a while, Li Mei's grief-stricken and haggard face appeared in front of his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said: "If there is no other choice, then I will
Choose the second one, I can give up everything for Li Mei!”.【 】
Mr. Li stared at Duan Zetao, as if he wanted to see through him. After a while, he laughed and stood up excitedly. Li Qiang quickly went up to help him, but Mr. Li pushed him away, waved his hand and said: "
I haven't
Too old to walk! As long as I am still here, the Li family will not fall!" He turned to Duan Zetao and said solemnly: "You have to promise me that if I am no longer here, you will carry the flag of the Li family.
Get up and don’t let it fall!”.
Duan Zetao was stunned at first, then realized that Mr. Li wanted him to be the successor of the Li family. He said in fear: "How can this kid?! How can he be worthy of such an important task!...".
Mr. Li waved his hand vigorously, interrupted him and said: "Just tell me whether it is OK or not!" Duan Zetao said decisively: "You are all Li Mei's relatives, that is, my relatives. If anyone wants to deal with you, I will
Even if I risk my life, I still have to protect the Li family!"
Mr. Li gave a high-five and said with a hearty laugh: "There is hope for the prosperity of my Li family! Don't worry, I should be able to live for another seven to ten years. During this period, I will mobilize the resources of the Li family to help you step forward."
Growing up step by step!".
Duan Zetao was hit by the huge pie that suddenly fell from the sky. Seeing his confused look, Mr. Li laughed and said: "If you chose the first option just now or the second option without hesitation, then
You are no longer sitting here talking, but you are thinking about
It took me a long time to choose the second option, so I believe you really love Li Mei. I don’t dare to brag about anything else in my life, except that I have a relatively accurate eye for people. Back then, Bald Jiang sent several spies to lurk in my army.
Here, I caught them all and shot them all within two days! Haha!..."
Duan Zetao wiped his hands with cold sweat. He was afraid that Mr. Li was testing him just now! He is indeed an old man! If he had behaved slightly wrong just now, he might have been completely cut off from Li Mei, and he would have received all the efforts from the Li family.
Suppress!
Mr. Li walked to the bookshelf, opened a drawer, and took out a wooden box. He solemnly handed the wooden box to Duan Zetao's hand and said: "This was given to me by the chairman back then. He wanted me to learn more theoretical knowledge so that I can
Progress, now I forward it to you, I hope you will continue to learn and make progress!" Li Qiang on the side was shocked, and when he was about to say something, he was stopped by Mr. Li.
Duan Zetao opened the wooden box and took a look, but it was the Selected Works of Taizu with an inscription by Taizu himself. He was shocked and waved his hands repeatedly: "Old man, this is too precious, I can't have it!".
Mr. Li blew his beard and stared: "What?! Don't you want to be my grandson-in-law? This is my grandson-in-law's meeting gift! Do you want it or not?!".
Duan Zetao had no choice but to carefully take the wooden box. He felt that the wooden box in his hand was as heavy as a thousand pieces. He understood that when he took the wooden box, he also took over a responsibility that was as heavy as a thousand pieces. He nodded heavily and said: "Thank you.
Old man! I will definitely not disappoint your expectations!".
Mr. Li glared and said: "Silly boy, you still call me 'Old Man', huh!".
Duan Zetao blushed, scratched his head in embarrassment, and quickly changed his words: "Thank you, grandpa!" Mr. Li laughed happily! Duan Zetao saw Li Qiang looking at him with a black look on his face, and wanted to call him dad.
, but Duan Zetao lost his father when he was young, but he still couldn't call him daddy.
At this time, the health nurse knocked on the door and came in and said: "Chief, it's time for you to rest!" Mr. Li shook his head and said: "Xiao Tao, you see, when you are older, you are not free to do anything! You have to give people to others.
Take care of her like a child. If you are busy with work, go back first and come see me again during the Spring Festival. When you become the mayor at the departmental level, I will let Li Mei get married to you!..."
Duan Zetao nodded and agreed: "Grandpa, please take care of yourself, I will come see you when I have time..." After that, he closed the door with Li Qiang and left.
As soon as he went out, Li Qiang had a straight face again and said to Duan Zetao: "Follow me!" After saying that, he took Duan Zetao to another room. The layout of this room was more modern, with bright crystal chandeliers and a spacious room.
There is a leather sofa, a whole red wool carpet on the floor, and a wine cabinet filled with all kinds of foreign wines. It looks a bit like a luxury suite in a five-star hotel.
Li Qiang walked directly to the wine cabinet and poured himself a glass of foreign wine. He waved to Duan Zetao and said, "This is my room. If you want to drink, just pour it yourself!" It was obvious from the tone of his words that he regarded Duan Zetao as one of his own.
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Duan Zetao also poured a glass of wine honestly and politely. He was very nervous because of Mr. Li just now. Now he finally relaxed. He took a sip of the wine and said: "Yes, the 1880 Martell Cognac tastes very good!"
, Duan Zetao learned this wine-tasting skill from Robert and couldn't help but show off.
Li Qiang glanced at Duan Zetao and was a little surprised that he could tell the year of the wine so accurately. He pointed to the sofa beside him and said, "Sit down. I don't know why the old man chose you, but since you have joined our Li family
There is something I must tell you about my door!".
Duan Zetao walked to the sofa opposite Li Qiang and sat down. He was really worried about how to get along with Li Qiang in the future. Li Qiang was Li Mei's father and he must respect him, but their personalities and governance concepts were in conflict, and he was asked to completely give up on himself.
He cannot please Li Qiang despite his principles and bottom line. Li Qiang and Zhao Xiangyang seem to be in harmony, but in fact they also have irreconcilable conflicts due to their different governing concepts. Whose side will he stand for?
I can take one step at a time and see one step at a time.
"Although our Li family's power in the political arena has become much weaker than before in recent years, the old man's disciples are all over the government and the public, and the resources are still very rich. You just need to follow the path I have arranged for you, and when you are my age, you will sit in the provincial government.
The position of senior cadres
There is still no problem. I want you to first go to the Provincial Government Inspection Office as the deputy director. Hu Hanlong is my person and he will listen to my greetings. After a few years of transition in the government agencies, you can leave and become the mayor.
...", Li Qiang said without any doubt.
Duan Zetao couldn't help but frown. He was not interested in serving in the provincial government agencies. He still hoped to go to the county and city to do more practical work. Moreover, he did not want to obey Li Qiang's mercy like a puppet. He patiently listened to Li Qiang's words.
, then he retorted with careful wording: "Well
,Uncle, I still hope to work in the counties and cities below and do more practical work. Moreover, it is better not to let the outside world know about my relationship with you before Li Mei and I officially get married. I don’t want to cause you any trouble. I really need it.
When I need your help, I will come back to you...".
Li Qiang snorted coldly, put down the wine glass in his hand, and said angrily: "Humph! You are always so self-righteous and don't know the heights of the world. Why don't you do practical things in the provincial government agencies?! I also heard that you recently gave Zhao
Xiangyang tinkered with something called "Rural Areas of Jiangnan Province"
"Report on Economic Development Ideas" is simply nonsense! If Jiangnan Province wants to catch up with the coastal areas, there is only one way, which is to develop industry, seize big projects, and seize GDP! He is playing devil's advocate and wants to hold back Jiangnan Province. You are too young.
It’s too late, you don’t even know if Zhao Xiangyang is used as a gunman!”.
Duan Zetao argued rationally: "Uncle, developing the rural economy is not inconsistent with your desire to develop industry, but Jiangnan is fundamentally an agricultural province, with farmers accounting for the vast majority of the population. The rural economy cannot develop. Jiangnan Province
The per capita income will not rise, and the extreme gap between rich and poor and polarization will inevitably lead to social instability...".
Li Qiang was so angry that he stood up and said: "I think you have been poisoned by Zhao Xiangyang! There are only so many resources in Jiangnan Province. The development of agricultural economy will inevitably hinder the industry. If you want to rise quickly, GDP is
Hard target!...".
"As a powerful supplement to the industrial economy, the agricultural economy will not hold back industry, but can promote the development of industry. In fact, Jiangnan Province currently blindly pursues GDP, seeks bigness and speed, lacks long-term planning, and does not combine
Issues such as creating local characteristic industrial chains based on regional characteristics and resource advantages..." Duan Zetao retorted without giving in.
Neither of them could convince the other, and they refused to give in. In the end, Li Qiang was so angry that he walked away, and the second conversation between the two ended on bad terms.
Returning to the capital of Jiangnan Province, Duan Zetao finally met Li Mei again. Li Mei was so excited that she cried with joy when she learned that Mr. Li had agreed to their marriage. Duan Zetao hugged Li Mei's thin and weak body and burst into tears.
Under Duan Zetao's careful care, Li Mei recovered quickly and regained her former beauty. After this turmoil, the relationship between the two became more indestructible. With the family's approval, Li Mei no longer had any scruples in her heart.
On a drizzly night, Li Mei completely handed herself over to Duan Zetao. After a night of sex, Duan Zetao found a bright red plum printed on the snow-white bed sheets. Although Duan Zetao had no virginity complex, he still felt that he was a virgin.
As a girl who can remain pure in such an open society where materialism prevails, what else can Duan Zetao do besides vowing to protect her with his life?
At this time, a case of collective corruption and bribery among officials broke out in Xinghua County, Duan Zetao's hometown, which shocked the entire province. County Party Secretary Zhou Yuandong and County Magistrate Xie Zhiqiang were all sacked. More than 100 officials were involved in the case, and even the municipality of Xingning City, the higher-level city, was involved.
Soon after, the mayor of Xingning City was also banned. The Jiangnan officialdom was in an uproar, and many people were eager to seize the vacant official position.
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