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

Lin Chao chuckled and quickly walked down.

The other person was Wang Xingmin, the former deputy mayor of Huayang Town.

"You rascal, you've been keeping this from me."

Wang Xingmin grumbled, his expression excited, and walked down the slope, leaning on his hoe.

"Brother Wang, Brother Lin, it's been a long time!"

Chu Shijun shook hands firmly with the two men.

"Shijun, we met last year, it's Old Wang. You two really haven't seen each other for many years."

"Yes, it's been so many years."

"Come, sit down and talk."

He grabbed their hands and sat them down on the ground.

"Even the talented ones have arrived."

Wang Xingmin looked at Lin Yingcai and pointed to the ground.

"Please sit down. Over the years, Yingcai has served in various positions, including mayor and party secretary. He always comes here whenever he comes to Huayang."

"That's right, but Brother Wang, you're over seventy years old, and your son is quite successful. Why are you still working in the fields every day? You're so old. And Brother Lin, don't laugh at me."

Lin Yingcai also let go of his burdens at this moment.

He had a good relationship with both of them, especially Wang Xingmin.

If the other party hadn't chosen him to follow Chu Shijun and help with his work back then, he might not be where he is today.

Therefore, in a sense, Wang Xingmin was his first benefactor.

"Hey, can't stay still, huh?"

Wang Xingmin waved his hand.

His eldest son is a teacher and the principal of Huayang High School.

The second son went into politics and is the vice mayor of the neighboring city.

But he just can't stay idle. He's been busy for half his life, so he's used to it and there's nothing he can do about it.

As he spoke, he glanced at Chu Shijun and sighed, "Shijun, I never expected you to be the surprise Old Lin was talking about. He kept it a secret from me."

"What? You thought I'd just wander around the city and not come over?"

Chu Shijun said in a reproachful tone, "If I hadn't come, you weren't planning to go to the city to see me, were you? Brother Wang, that's outrageous. You should be punished. Drink a couple more drinks tonight."

"I accept my punishment! I accept my punishment!"

Wang Xingmin felt a warmth in his heart. It was so good; nothing had really changed.

"Here, have a cigarette."

Chu Shijun took out cigarettes and offered one to each person. Then he turned to Liu and said, "Xiao Liu, don't be too nervous. Relax and sit down to rest."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man thought for a moment, then gestured to the people nearby, and they all sat cross-legged on the ground.

Watching the four people sitting in the middle smoking, I felt a little itchy to join in, but my duty overshadowed everything else.

"My lord, is this young man your secretary?"

Wang Xingmin glanced at Zheng Yu, who was following Lin Yingcai to learn from him, and asked.

"Yes, his name is Zheng Yu. Like Yingcai, I took him under my wing after graduation. He's very clever."

Chu Shijun nodded.

"So young!"

Wang Xingmin sighed, then put a hand behind his head and lay down on the ground, "More than twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye. Seeing him reminds me of you back then, just as young and spirited. You're sure to have a bright future!"

Zheng Yu smiled shyly and said embarrassedly, "I would be content if I could be like Uncle Yingcai."

Lin Yingcai, in his forties, was the Party Secretary of the Municipal Committee and a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Committee, making him even more powerful than his father.

If I can still travel there in the future, and truly become like Lin Yingcai, then I can be completely content.

"Ha ha"

Chu Shijun smiled upon hearing this, lay down on the ground, took a deep drag of his cigarette, and gazed at the setting sun, feeling completely relaxed.

"The higher you climb, the less you control your own destiny."

"Many things are not a matter of right or wrong, but a matter of weighing the pros and cons. When you are in the middle of something, it is too difficult to remain unaffected. After seeing too many ups and downs and the coldness and warmth of people's hearts, you often feel tired."

"I feel much more relaxed now that I'm back in Huayang."

Wang Xingmin nodded, then shook his head and said, "You've gone far away, so there are some things I don't understand."

"Take me for example. When I was young, I wanted to climb the ladder, strive for a better future, and want to maintain a respectable image. But I was clumsy and not good with words, so it was all just empty talk. I simply retired later."

"But I also know that my children's success is all thanks to you. As for me, I just hope they can act like decent people and do honest work. I'll farm as long as I can, and that will be enough for me in this life."

"Yes, that's enough."

Chu Shijun fully agreed. What were his own thoughts?

You can be worldly-wise, but don't become a worldly person.

You can understand the rules, but don't lose sight of your bottom line.

Those in high positions who wield power must uphold the three principles of self-discipline, caution in small matters, and restraint in desires; otherwise, they will walk a steady and long path.

"..."

Before they knew it, time slowly passed as they chatted back and forth.

On the horizon, the fiery red sun had already set halfway, and the red clouds stretched for miles as dusk began to appear.

After descending the mountain, Chu Shijun had dinner with the villagers that evening, offering wine and tea at each table, and then stayed at Lin Chao's house.

The next day, they left Huayang and returned to Handong.

……

time flies.

In April, the "代" (a pseudonym) before Yang Xiaofeng's title was removed.

The leadership team in Handong has now been officially reorganized, and all members are back in their positions.

Under the leadership of Jingzhou City and Lüzhou City, and in collaboration with the other eleven cities, we worked together to promote development.

The discipline inspection and political and legal affairs commissions operate efficiently, keeping a close eye on any hidden problems that arise during their operation, and investigating and punishing each case as it is discovered.

In the same year, Handong officially launched its counterpart assistance program for Qin Province.

In conjunction with new energy projects, we will provide support in terms of funding, policies, and human resources to respond to the Western Development Strategy.

Just as Chu Shijun had said, Linhai City did indeed help Weishui.

Within Handong Province, due to the repeated requests from the Party Secretary and Mayor of Lianju City, the next assistance list was finalized, with Jingzhou assisting Lianju and Linhai assisting Qianzhou, both of which have changed.

Meanwhile, under the leadership of Chu Shijun, an enlarged meeting of the Provincial Standing Committee was convened to study and decide on the implementation of comprehensive assistance measures for impoverished provinces and underdeveloped regions in the western and southwestern regions, such as Qinhuangdao, Haikou, and Zheergen, starting this year, so that Handong, an economically strong province, can shoulder its responsibilities.

Policy support, financial assistance, and talent development are integrated into a three-pronged approach.

In terms of talent, the Hantong Provincial Party Committee issued a call to action, and after evaluation and selection, a group of capable cadres were chosen to participate in the aid projects, where they stayed at the grassroots level for three to five years, and this was to be continued as a long-term plan.

Meanwhile, universities in Handong Province, led by Handong University, have also responded actively, proposing initiatives for graduating students to assist the western region and fully support the poverty alleviation strategy.

In July, Lin Xiangjun, a graduate of Han University, selected a remote mountainous area in Zheergen Province from the assistance program and, with approval, continued his studies as a part-time postgraduate student at Han University.

Many others made the same choice as him.

They were all ambitious young people, their hearts filled with ideals.

A significant portion of them were graduates of Hanzhong University of Science and Technology. Later, when reporters visited their workplaces, many of them said, "Just as Secretary Chu Shijun said at the university, each generation has its own mission, and youth is for striving."

Some said, "Secretary Chu said: 'Let mountains bow their heads, let rivers give way, all for the sake of building a better tomorrow! It's time for our generation to shoulder the responsibility!'"

Some people also said, "Secretary Chu said: 'Study hard, make progress every day, and speak up for the people.' We are doing just that."

"..."