1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 643 Rejuvenating the Cadre Force!
Upon hearing Liao Gong's explanation, Li Changhe understood the reason behind it.

The root cause of all this lies in the subsequent vigorous promotion of younger cadres by higher authorities.

For some high-ranking officials, promoting the rejuvenation of cadres and striving to cultivate a successor of young cadres has always been a key issue they have been focusing on.

Now, a consensus has been gradually reached at the higher level, and the next step is to incorporate this policy into the Party Constitution, clarifying the direction for the promotion of young cadres in China.

"Comrade Changhe, the rejuvenation of cadres is a very good opportunity for you young comrades, especially those of you who have performed well in school."

"This not only means that the country will increase its support for your training, but it also means that you can unleash your potential in your work and demonstrate your abilities to the fullest extent."

"To be honest, we old guys have a very high opinion of you. We know your abilities very well, and we've all seen your performance at Peking University."

"We actually believe that if you miss this opportunity, it will be a significant loss for you and a great loss for the country."

"While your economic performance is impressive, to truly lead a country's development, you must ultimately focus on politics."

"As the saying goes, a prime minister must rise from the local government, and a great general must emerge from the ranks. You still have a chance to turn back and choose a new direction in your life."

Liao Gong said to Li Changhe meaningfully.

He was well aware of how much importance would be placed on outstanding students like Li Changhe, who graduated from Peking University, had excellent performance, and had become a Party member at a young age, once the policy of promoting younger cadres was implemented.

Moreover, Li Changhe's performance in the previous two years proved his patriotism, as well as his ability and foresight.

This also allows the higher-ups to have a clearer understanding of his abilities. It can be said that once he starts working, all his performance will definitely be under the observation of the higher-ups.

This means that every achievement he makes and every demonstration of his ability will become a driving force for his advancement, and his future is clearly bright.

Moreover, with his current immense wealth, there is no possibility that he could be corrupted by money. After all, how many people in the world can compare to him in terms of wealth?

Therefore, in Liao Gong's view, once Li Changhe officially enters the cadre team, he will, without exaggeration, become the benchmark for the rejuvenation of cadres and a core figure of full concern to the upper echelons.

For Li Changhe, this was undoubtedly a clear and promising road to success.

Upon hearing Liao Gong's meaningful hint, Li Changhe shook his head.

"Mr. Liao, to be honest, I know that although my current performance may seem very good to you, I am actually unqualified in some aspects."

"Furthermore, I don't think that going through the formal channels is necessarily the best option. Overseas assistance might be even greater for us!"

"At this point, I felt that I had laid a solid foundation and there was no need to give up halfway."

Li Changhe shook his head and said softly.

He knew very well that he wasn't cut out to be an official, so he didn't dream of taking the easy way out.

"Well, whatever. I just mentioned this to you. Since you've made your choice, we respect it!"

"We're transferring your file because we're going to make way for younger people!"

“Starting next year, some of the work in the Foreign Affairs Office will be handed over to many energetic new people. I will also gradually relinquish my responsibilities. Firstly, I am getting older and should give young people the opportunity to learn. Secondly, my body can no longer handle it and I need to rest from time to time.”

"You can't deny getting old!"

"There are more new people over there, and they will be dealing with foreigners more often in the future, so it's not suitable for your file to be kept there."

"To be honest, we can't guarantee that your file with the foreign affairs department will always be completely confidential. We can keep an eye on it for you while I'm here, but what about after I'm gone?"

"No one can guarantee that there won't be a traitor on our side."

"So, since you've chosen to go overseas, your personnel file will have to be transferred from the foreign affairs department."

"The reason the higher-ups opened up a special military air route for you is for this reason. From now on, it's not appropriate for you to go through the Foreign Affairs Office for private contacts. The higher-ups have given you the green light for this. As for the rest, you can contact Lin Yuan."

"The investments that are now publicly discussed have almost been finalized. If there are any needs in the future, you in Hong Kong can make them openly and legitimately."

"Lin Yuan will help you privately, or you can come to my house and talk to me in person."

At this moment, Mr. Liao smiled and said.

After listening, Li Changhe nodded in understanding: "I understand, Elder Liao!"

No wonder they gave him a special military air route; it was to freeze his identity and better protect him.

It could be said that today's choice was not given by Mr. Liao, but by the higher-ups above him.

Before graduation, he was to return to China to regain his status and then take advantage of the trend of younger cadres to rise rapidly in rank. There were more or less hints in this, and Li Changhe understood them.

Unfortunately, this was the 1980s, not the 1990s!

If it were the 1990s, Li Changhe might have obeyed the arrangement without hesitation, but this was the 1980s, a time of tremendous changes that would impact the world.

In this situation, Li Changhe felt that guiding the country from the outside was much more effective than guiding it from within.

After all, internal guidance can at most guide one or two regions or industries, but external guidance can openly and legitimately bring about changes in many directions.

Another point he didn't want to mention was that politicians, though seemingly glamorous, also face immense risks; the struggles are too brutal!
"Actually, this is a good thing for you. After your identity as Li Changhe is completely frozen, we will guide you."

"Even if people find out later, they will probably just think that your identity, Li Changhe, was a fake identity arranged for you by the Bao family, so that you could secretly contact us in Beijing under the guise of studying."

"In this way, it's easier for them to prove that your identity as Li Changhe is fake and Bao Zeyang's identity is real, rather than to prove that your identity as Bao Zeyang is fake and Li Changhe's identity is real."

Do you understand the transformation here?

At this moment, Liao Lao smiled and said to Li Changhe.

Li Changhe nodded: "I know. Even if they find out about me, I don't hold any official position or have any business here. To put it bluntly, I was just a student who stayed here for a few years."

“They will definitely think that the real me is on Hong Kong Island, and this is just an incarnation.”

"After all, it would be difficult for them to have evidence to prove that my side is the real body and Hong Kong Island is the disguise, the resources are not compatible!"

Li Changhe naturally understood the good intentions of his superiors. Since he had made his choice, they would naturally help him to perfect his identity.

After leaving Liao's house, Li Changhe couldn't help but sigh.

Although he had told his wife before that his career as a cadre was over, there was still room for maneuver at that time.

But from that day forward, from the moment he answered Liao Lao's question, he knew that his political future in China was truly and completely over.

From now on, he will truly be just an ordinary citizen in the country.

Riding his bicycle under the scorching sun, Li Changhe quickly returned to the courtyard house, and then drove all the way back to his Western-style house.

As they arrived at the door, they heard piano music coming from inside the room. Gong Xue was sitting inside, playing the piano by herself.

Li Changhe then pushed open the door and went inside.

"You're back?"

Seeing Li Changhe walk in, Gong Xue stopped playing her instrument, then got up and came over.

"Well, I'm back."

“It’s already past noon. I think we should eat at home for lunch. You can make some cold dishes, and I’ll go decan a bottle of red wine.”

Li Changhe said softly. The sun was too strong outside, and he really didn't want to go out and cause any more trouble. Even driving wasn't as comfortable as being at home.

"Okay, I'll do it."

Why did you suddenly decide to drink red wine?

Gong Xue asked curiously at this moment, since Li Changhe usually didn't drink much.

"Well, let's celebrate!"

Li Changhe said with a smile.

"Celebrate? Celebrate what?"

Gong Xue was a little confused when she heard Li Changhe's words. Why was she supposed to celebrate?
"You start cooking, I'll go sober up. I'll tell you when we eat!"

Li Changhe said softly.

"Okay, mysterious."

Gong Xue shook her head and then went to the kitchen.

She quickly finished cooking, and Li Changhe poured red wine for the two of them.

"Come on, let's touch!"

After taking his seat, Li Changhe raised his wine glass.

Gong Xue raised her hand as well, then asked curiously, "So you have to tell me what we're celebrating, right?"

"Celebrating my becoming a free person!"

"From today onwards, Li Changhe will no longer hold any official position or be bound to any official authority. From now on, Li Changhe will be just an ordinary citizen in China."

Li Changhe said with a smile.

"This"

"Changhe, are you alright?"

Gong Xue asked with considerable worry, "Could this be a good thing?"

"What? Do you think I'm being sarcastic?"

Li Changhe asked with a smile.

Gong Xue just looked at him nervously.

Li Changhe smiled and said, "I'm not being sarcastic. My identity here is a ticking time bomb for me overseas. If I don't handle it properly, I could easily be targeted abroad."

"But now that my identity is frozen and I'm a regular person, it means that I'm just an ordinary person in China, with no connection to the government or any official bodies. For me, safety is a guarantee, do you understand?"

"There's also good news for you, which I'll tell you all at once."

"What good thing is that for me?"

Gong Xue shook her head and said, puzzled.

"Fool! Next, you have to leave Beijing Film Studio and go back to Shanghai Film Studio!"

"I'm going back to Shanghai Film Studio?"

Upon hearing Li Changhe's words, Gong Xue's expression immediately became tense.

“Listen to me, go back to Shanghai Film Studio first, and then in Shanghai, I will sign you under the name of Planet Film Company, and then transfer your household registration to Hong Kong Island.”

"Once we go to Hong Kong, my overseas identity will allow me to marry you, understand? Do you still want to continue living in Beijing without any clear explanation?"

Upon hearing this, Gong Xue's expression changed, showing both shyness and reluctance.

"Changhe, if I go out, will I never be able to come back? I'll miss Sister Linlin."

Gong Xue said in a low voice that she and Zhu Lin had a close relationship, very close, and she really couldn't bear to leave her suddenly.

"Of course you can come back, but you can come back as a Hong Kong Island resident."

"Besides, I asked you to leave because it was to help your sister Linlin."

“You know, given my status overseas, I can’t have any direct contact with your sister Linlin, nor can I openly give her money, but you can!”

"Your relationship in China is very clear. You can gradually transfer the money to your sister Linlin through investments in the mainland, including the company and so on."

"These are all things you need to help with."

"Besides, you're of age now, don't you want to marry me?"

Li Changhe said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Gong Xue blushed and then whispered, "I did."

“It’s about time. We can’t keep dragging this out. My identity is frozen here, so I’ll mainly rely on my overseas identity to move around from now on.”

“When you go out, there will be a lot of things for me to do, such as the ranch in Canada that I mentioned before. When it is bought and registered in your name, you can invite Linlin out, and then we can go together.”

"Also, after we get out, you have to step in and help me with my charity work. This is also a very important mechanism for our self-protection."

“My previous position made it unsuitable for me to personally intervene, and relying solely on my staff was also inappropriate. Therefore, you, Mrs. Bao, are the most suitable candidate from now on.”

Li Changhe spoke earnestly to Gong Xue.

Gong Xue was initially hesitant, but after hearing what Li Changhe said and realizing how much she needed to do, she felt less conflicted.

"What about Sister Linlin?"

“I’ve already talked to her about it, and she understands. Besides, our family can’t always consist of just the three of us. She needs to have children, and you need to have children later on. It’s better to go out and make arrangements sooner rather than later.”

Li Changhe said softly.

Considering the timing, it's about time to take Gong Xue out. Firstly, to arrange a marriage for Bao Zeyang, and secondly, to give Li Changhe a legitimate reason to travel back to China in the future, since his wife is from China. This also provides Li Changhe with a more suitable excuse.

Therefore, all things considered, Gong Xue's departure is beneficial and harmless to Li Changhe.

Furthermore, marriages on Hong Kong Island do not present the issue of joint property that future generations might worry about, because Hong Kong's family law does not recognize the concept of joint property.

Perhaps because Hong Kong Island inherited the Qing Dynasty system, which had a principal wife and concubines, the family law of Hong Kong Island stipulates that the property of husband and wife is subject to separate property system.

Simply put, it means that each person owns their own property, whether it was before or after marriage. Each person retains their own independent property. Of course, the husband has the obligation to support his wife, so gifts between the couple are allowed.

Therefore, many Hong Kong films often feature plots involving the deceased's will, because a will can designate the heirs of the property, and even the deceased's legal wife or husband cannot change the distribution of the property.

However, Li Changhe didn't need to tell Gong Xue this right now, since she wouldn't suffer any loss anyway.

(End of this chapter)