Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

"You mean Comrade Tian Guofu?"

"He was driven away by Zhao Lichun before, but was transferred back last year. You might as well ask Teacher Gao what he's been doing these past few months since he came to Handong ahead of schedule," Chu Shijun said with a smile.

"That basketball court at the provincial party committee was renovated by the comrades in the general office at his instigation."

Gao Yuliang said calmly,

"Apart from that, it seems that Comrade Guofu is a transparent person. He just nods, raises his hand, and abstains at meetings. He leads the people from the Discipline Inspection Commission to hold large meetings every day to understand the spirit of the meeting and issue documents for study. He has gained a lot of weight."

"It was during this period that our discipline inspection secretary became busy."

"I testify that Comrade Yuliang is right."

Li Dakang interjected.

"When it comes to things that have nothing to do with him, he usually just raises his hand along with us and picks up what the person in front of him said when he gives his opinion. He picks a couple of sentences from this person and a couple of sentences from that person, and that becomes his own. If he is asked to speak first, then it is said that, as far as I know, someone else said, someone else said, and someone else said, etc. As for who actually said it, to be honest, not only do we not know, but he probably doesn't know either."

"Hahaha"

Everyone was amused by his words, and could only say that Tian Guofu was indeed an extraordinary person.

Sha Ruijin chuckled twice, took a deep look at the building, and shook his head, saying, "This Tian Guofu has been with me for a while. At first, I thought he was like Xu Shu, someone who could help me share the burden, but later I found that he really is Xu Shu, but a Xu Shu from Cao Cao's camp, who only cares about food and entertainment and doesn't do any real work."

"To be honest, I really dislike this comrade right now."

"Hey, whether you like it or not isn't the standard. Comrade Guofu has been quite busy lately, after all."

Li Dakang was taken aback. Why did those words sound so familiar?

"No matter what, Comrade Guofu was sent down by the higher-level discipline inspection commission. Although there may be some problems with his work approach and methods, as long as the direction is correct, it's fine. Let him be."

This was Chu Shijun's consistent view of him.

"That's true."

Sha Ruijin knew, of course, that Tian Guofu was sent down by Yu Tingyun, which was why he was so tolerant of him.

Otherwise, given the mess the other party has made, it wouldn't be as simple as just calling them over for a reprimand.

Thinking of Yu Tingyun, Sha Ruijin looked at Li Dakang and said, "Comrade Dakang, you and Xiao Ai have just tied the knot, and now there's even more good news. Why don't you ask for leave to go and see Comrade Zhenguo?"

Li Dakang blushed, scratched his head, and said, "Well, let's wait and see. Besides, I have a serious disciplinary record right now, so I'm too ashamed to go."

"Even an ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her in-laws. Comrade Dakang, what's this? The disciplinary period is only eighteen months. Since Comrade Zhenguo agreed, it means he still thinks highly of you. After eighteen months, there will be a three to six-month observation period, and then you'll be free to do whatever you want, right?"

Sha Ruijin laughed.

"Indeed, it's not easy for an organization to cultivate a senior cadre."

Chu Shijun said meaningfully, "Now that the Guangming Peak project in Jingzhou, along with other new energy projects, have been launched, they are of paramount importance. Comrade Dakang, now that you have a new situation in your life, there should also be positive changes in your work."

"Secretary Sha, Governor Chu, rest assured, I, Li Dakang, will not say anything else. I am not greedy for money or corrupt. The only thing I do is that I like to shirk responsibility and care about my reputation. But after experiencing so much, I have learned my lesson. The Provincial Party Committee will see how I perform in the future."

Li Dakang took a deep breath and patted his chest to assure him.

The two made it very clear that cultivating senior cadres is not easy, but it is not impossible.

If he doesn't change his old habits, the 18-month observation period after the disciplinary action will be the end of his sentence.

At that time, even the Zhong family can only guarantee him a lateral transfer; there is no hope of him moving forward.

Why did he finally agree to Zhong Zhenguo's offer? Wasn't it because of this?

"Alright, Comrade Dakang, our provincial party committee will be watching your performance from now on."

Sha Ruijin nodded.

"Yuliang, everyone, come in and eat."

Just then, a radiant Wu Huifen pushed open the door and called out to everyone.

"They're here."

Gao Yuliang stubbed out his cigarette, turned around, and said:

"Let's go eat. This is the first time Comrade Ruijin and Comrade Dakang have eaten here. I don't know if the food will suit your tastes."

"Even if it's not tasty, I have to eat it. I can't come here on an empty stomach and go back on an empty stomach, right? Haha."

The group walked into the house, chatting and laughing.

The conversation just now has made things clear to everyone.

For Sha Ruijin, Chu Shijun, and Li Dakang, working together to develop Handong and Jingzhou was an unspoken understanding.

For Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei, it was about standing firm at their posts until the very end.

Looking at it this way, everyone has a bright future.

……

house.

After the group went inside, the dining table was divided into two: one table for the five women and one table for the five men, with everyone sitting comfortably.

Gao Yuliang took a bottle of wine from the cupboard and gestured, "Shall we have a drink?"

"Isn't this a violation of regulations during working days? What do you say, Comrade Ruijin?"

"Just a little bit, we're not driving. Two drinks won't affect our work tomorrow. Surely no one here has a low alcohol tolerance?"

Sha Ruijin readily agreed.

What are principles? There are three principles of Handong right here on this table.

"Teacher, I'm here."

Qi Tongwei got up, took the wine, tore open the yellowed white packaging, revealing the bottle inside.

"Comrade Yuliang, this is a special-supply soy sauce-flavored liquor. It must be quite old."

Sha Ruijin's eyes lit up as he looked at it.

"When my daughter got married, I got it from my in-laws."

Gao Yuliang's tone carried a hint of smugness.

This thing was a special supply back then, but now that the ban has been issued, it is no longer officially a special supply.

Given the vintage, it's definitely a fine wine.

"We're in for a treat."

Sha Ruijin knew that Gao Yuliang's in-laws were the Huang family, and the old patriarch of the Huang family was still alive and well; he was a real treasure.

"Come on, pour the wine and eat."

This table.

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

At the other table, people were chatting and laughing non-stop, sharing funny stories from school and everyday family matters.

Strangely, because of her pregnancy, Zhong Xiaoai didn't have a good appetite and only ate a few bland dishes.

However, Wu Huifen couldn't eat much fish or anything like that.

Upon realizing this, her heart skipped a beat.

But on the surface, she didn't show it. Perhaps it was just her imagination; she didn't want others to see it and misunderstand.

And so, they ate and talked for an hour, finally ending the meal after drinking some clear soup.

Gao Yuliang and his wife watched the group leave.

After going home.

Gao Yuliang rubbed his slightly throbbing head and plopped down on the sofa. He had drunk too much and opened another bottle, so he said, "Huifen, make me a cup of weak tea."

After he finished speaking, he waited for a long time without any response. He opened his eyes and looked around, only to see Wu Huifen sitting on the sofa on the left, seemingly lost in thought.

"Huifen, Huifen?"

"ah"

"What are you thinking about?"

Wu Huifen hesitated for a moment, then said tentatively, "Yuliang, could you call the doctor to come tomorrow? I'm feeling a bit unwell."

Are you feeling unwell?

Gao Yuliang didn't react at first. "Do you want me to go to the hospital with you?"

"Come to my house."

Wu Huifen sighed.

Gao Yuliang noticed her hand on her stomach, and instantly sobered up. He took off his glasses and said incredulously, "You don't know?"