Great Power Reclamation

Chapter 2794 Ye Mao's Road
After a year of internship, Ye Mao has completely adapted to the life in the ministry. Although the nine-to-five rhythm is monotonous, being in this high-level position of power, the vision and thinking are incomparable to anywhere else.

Having money can certainly make your life more refined, but power is what men are most obsessed with, and Ye Mao is no exception.

Every day's documents and spirit influence the operation of the entire state apparatus, and every meeting will herald a change.

Ye Mao is a young man with a passion for his country. He is also the second generation of the Corps, so naturally he has a different feeling towards the country.

He was born in the United States and returned to China when he was in middle school. He still remembers the system and measures there clearly. In comparison, he naturally has his own ideas.

Although he has little influence and is only a section-level official, this is just a clerk's role in a ministry where there are so many division-level officials.

But he believed that as long as he was willing to work hard, one day he would be able to decide and change many things.

After several years of college life, he has changed a lot, and because of his current different identity, his private life has also become more serious.

He could be a little promiscuous when he was a student, but now, he must not do those things again, otherwise he might be expelled from the unit because of them.

I talked to the Jin sisters once, and they cried for a long time about their brother and refused to break up.

Ye Mao gave them some time to consider, because even if he wanted to get married in the future, he could only marry one of them and could never do this without any scruples again.

As for the others, he also talked to them in detail. The most straightforward one was Liu Ling, because he was older and understood his situation very well.

"Ye Mao, I will always be your sister and your woman in this life. Even if we never meet again in this life, I will not marry anyone else."

Ye Mao was moved and also consoled him:
"Sister, you are still young and should have your own life. Don't make any sacrifices for me. After all, I will get married and have children in the future. This is not fair to you."

Liu Ling didn't say anything else, but came to the capital a few days later. After the two of them spent some time together, they said their final goodbyes.

After graduation, Ye Mao's classmates also went their separate ways, leaving him with only memories of his student life.

In fact, he is still a student now, because he is studying for a master's degree, but he only needs to attend two classes a week. In other words, he is studying for a master's degree while working.

His postgraduate study was recommended by the school, and the school had already decided on it, but after his employer intervened, he was no longer a full-time student.

Ye Mao likes his current life very much. The pace is not fast, but he is exposed to core matters, and his perspective has changed.

Unlike Ye Yufan, Wang Honghua would call Ye Mao to eat whenever she had time, and sometimes even cook for him herself.

Wang Honghua's current status meant that she no longer needed to look at anyone's face. In addition, Ye Mao was a junior, so she treated him as her own child.

But Ye Yufan was different. After all, his identity was also sensitive, and the two of them did not have much contact.

Ye Mao didn't like to contact Wang Honghua at first. After all, although he knew the relationship between his father and her, they had never gotten along with each other and were very reserved.

However, as they got to know each other more, Ye Mao fell deeply in love with this special "elder". Her thoughts and vision are truly unmatched by many people. No wonder she has not been able to retire even after reaching retirement age.

Ye Mao learned a lot from Wang Honghua, not only improving his pattern and vision, but also gaining experience in dealing with people and things.

People in the system have their own way of doing things, and they also have many taboos and concerns that ordinary people do not have. Wang Honghua directly put these things into his mind.

He didn't have much contact with Ouyang Xue. Ouyang Xue's life abroad was very stressful, and it was a foregone conclusion that she would join the diplomatic department after returning.

Now if we calculate the time, one and a half years have passed. In another half year, I will be back.

In fact, he also mentioned breaking up with Ouyang Xue. After all, they were too young when they were together. Who knows what the future will be like?

But Ouyang Xue ignored him and just said lightly, "Let's talk about it when we get home!" and hung up the phone.

The streets of London are already a bit cold. This city used to be called the Fog City, but now it often has blue skies and white clouds.

Ouyang Xue was walking hurriedly with a pile of books in her arms. Today was another busy day.

Because the study period is only two years, she is actually only here to study for two years and cannot complete her studies and get a degree certificate like other students.

However, Ouyang Xue had a strong personality. She decided to compress the four years into two years, completing her studies in half the time, and returning home with her diploma.

As for the breakup issue raised by Ye Mao, she was too disdainful to answer it. When I get back, if you dare to mention the breakup again, I will destroy you.

Time flows slowly as Ye Mao works and studies in an orderly manner. As the day when Ouyang Xue returns to China gets closer, Ye Mao's heart becomes more and more complicated.

His work in the ministry gradually got on track. Although he was still a section-level position, with his outstanding abilities and Wang Honghua's careful guidance, he began to participate in some important tasks.

On this day, Ye Mao was compiling a research report on regional economic development when he suddenly received an urgent notice from his leader, asking him to follow an inspection team to a southern province for a field investigation.

This survey is of great significance and is related to the country's future development plans in the region. Ye Mao is both excited and pressured to be able to participate in it.

The night before departure, Ye Mao took time out to visit Wang Honghua.

At the dinner table, Wang Honghua looked at Ye Mao's busy but energetic appearance and said with satisfaction:
"Xiao Ye, this trip to the south for research is a rare opportunity, but it is also full of challenges. The situation there is complicated, and the interests are intertwined. You must observe and think more, and don't be confused by superficial phenomena."

Ye Mao nodded seriously and kept Wang Honghua's words in mind.

The inspection team soon arrived in the south, and Ye Mao devoted himself to the research work.

During the day, he followed the team to visit enterprises and villages to understand the actual situation.

At night, he stayed up late to sort out the materials and write reports. During the research process, he found some problems in the local investment attraction and industrial layout.

These problems may seem insignificant, but they may have an adverse impact on future development.

With his keen insight and professional knowledge, Ye Mao put forward his own views, which were recognized by some members of the inspection team.

However, his insights also touched the interests of some people.

Some local business owners and officials began to feel dissatisfied with Ye Mao and even tried to obstruct his work through various means.

Once, when Ye Mao was on his way to a factory for inspection, his car broke down for unknown reasons and he almost had an accident. Although he escaped unharmed in the end, Ye Mao knew in his heart that this was by no means an accident.

At the same time, Ouyang Xue, who was far away in London, was also working hard for her studies until the final stage.

She spends almost every day in the library and classroom. In addition to completing the required courses, she also takes the initiative to participate in various academic seminars and practical projects.

The high-intensity study made her physically and mentally exhausted, but when she thought about returning home and meeting Ye Mao, she was full of motivation again. Finally, Ouyang Xue completed all her academic tasks and successfully obtained her degree certificate.

On the plane back home, she was full of anticipation, fantasizing about the scene of reuniting with Ye Mao. At the same time, she was also thinking in her mind that she must teach this guy who had proposed to break up a lesson.

After Ouyang Xue returned to China, she contacted Ye Mao immediately.

At this time, Ye Mao was still conducting research in the south. When he received Ouyang Xue's call, an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

Ouyang Xue said in a tough tone on the phone:
"Ye Mao, I've returned to China. Hurry up and finish the things you have on hand and come back to see me. I have something to tell you."

Ye Mao hesitated for a moment and promised to finish the work and go back as soon as possible.

Just the day before Ye Mao was about to finish his research and return, he received an anonymous letter.

The letter harshly accused him of deliberately discrediting local development in his research and threatened to ruin his reputation if he did not change the content of his report.

Ye Mao was not intimidated by the letter. He knew very well that everything he did was based on facts and for the benefit of the country and the people.

But he also realized that things might be more complicated than he thought.

After returning to the capital, Ye Mao didn't even have time to rest and went to see Ouyang Xue.

The two sat opposite each other in a quiet cafe, and the atmosphere was somewhat subtle.

Ouyang Xue looked at Ye Mao's slightly tired appearance, and her dissatisfaction in her heart was reduced a little, but she still said with a straight face:

"Ye Mao, you are so brave, you actually dare to break up with me?"

Ye Mao smiled bitterly and sighed, telling him about the pressure he had been under working in the ministry for more than a year, his worries about the future, and the huge uncertainty between the two of them.

After hearing this, Ouyang Xue was silent for a while, then said seriously:
"Ye Mao, I thought you wanted to abandon me because you fell in love with some beautiful girl. So I was ready to settle accounts with you. Now it seems that I was wrong. You have finally grown up."

"Ye Mao, I know you have your concerns, but I'm not a child anymore. I've grown a lot in the past two years abroad, and I know what I want more clearly. What I want is to face the future with you, no matter what difficulties we encounter. Since I have chosen you, I will not give up easily."

Ye Mao smiled bitterly and shook his head: "We both work in ministries, so we must be strict in our private lives. I'm just not sure if it's really suitable for you? After all, we are not that old yet."

Ouyang Xue grabbed Ye Mao's ear and said, "What you need to do is to get rid of all your male and female friends, and don't ruin your future because of these things."

"As for me, I am the daughter-in-law of the Ye family chosen by my aunt and grandmother. Don't even think about breaking up with me. Get ready to marry me."

Ye Mao looked at Ouyang Xue's determined eyes, and the hesitation in his heart finally slowly dissipated.

Ouyang Xue was right. Both grandma and mom favored this daughter-in-law. It seemed that she had no choice but to obey.

After coming out of the cafe, the two did not go to Ye Mao's house. Since they had redefined their relationship, they should be serious about it.

Ye Mao's research in the south did not end there.

The anonymous letter somehow reached the ministry, and some people began to question his report. Ye Mao was facing huge pressure from public opinion.

But he did not back down. He found his leader and reported the details of his investigation in the south, including the problems he found and the evidence he collected.

Although they are not responsible for economic work, the propaganda departments must be more rigorous because they are the mouthpieces and must ensure the authenticity and value of every piece of news or event.

He did not tell Wang Honghua about this matter, because they were not in the same unit and he would not violate the rules. Although Wang Honghua also had some control over this matter.

But Ye Mao still wanted to solve this problem with his own ability.

But Wang Honghua doesn't think so. Ye Mao is her descendant, and she doesn't want to see this little guy being inexplicably slandered from the very beginning.

So after learning about this, he also stood up to support Ye Mao.

Relying on the prestige and connections she had accumulated over the years in the system, she helped Ye Mao clarify the facts.

With the efforts of all parties, the truth gradually surfaced, those who tried to cover up the problem received due punishment, Ye Mao's report was recognized and provided important reference for the country's development plan in the region.

After this storm, Ye Mao and Ouyang Xue's relationship became more stable. At the same time, Ye Mao's position in the ministry was further improved, and he was one step closer to his ideal.

In the future, there are more challenges and opportunities waiting for him. He is not afraid and is even eager to try. After all, he is still young.

Ouyang Xue forced Ye Mao to take her to meet Wang Honghua. In fact, they had met before.

Wang Honghua liked this ambitious girl very much. The only thing she was not satisfied with was that Ouyang Xue was one year older than Ye Mao.

For this matter, she specially communicated with the Old Queen Mother and Yu'e, but she didn't expect that those two people had already chosen Ouyang Xue as the candidate.

The conflict between Ouyang Xue and her family was not resolved, but her family had begun to decline because there was no one to succeed her.

The decline of a family is due to human factors. Throughout history, many families have declined due to the loss of talent.

Seeing that their daughter was so successful, her parents naturally wanted to restore their relationship, but Ouyang Xue was determined to refuse.

She only contacted her mother. As for the others, forget it. How can there be any affection among a group of people who only care about their own interests?

The last time her father came, he told her bluntly that he wanted to marry someone and promised that she would get some benefits if she agreed.

Ouyang Xue was directly dismissive: "My future can only be achieved through my own efforts, and the same goes for my love."

"I don't care about the identity of the man I like. Even if he is a beggar, I can beg for food with him."

Her father left angrily and told her that she would never get any help from the family again.

Ouyang Xue smiled and spoke as if she had received some help before.

Ye Mao, the CEO of domestic Brothers Films, also resigned because he continued to serve in a non-compliant manner.

Wei Jiang and Ma Lu will take over, and they will definitely need training, and Ye Mao will still need support for a while, which is his obligation.

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