"Yes, some new documents have come down from above, including some work instructions for our propaganda department. Our department is under Vice Governor Qiu's jurisdiction, so Secretary Su has to take extra care of it."

"Oh, I see." Minister Hu smiled. "By the way, your wife has been going to the Song family's place quite often lately. She should come visit us sometime. I've been thinking about talking to her for so long."

“I went to their house for work,” Minister Liu said.

Minister Hu said, "Then I'm relieved. I've noticed she often visits your ministry, and your sister-in-law often goes to the Song family's place. I thought you had other ideas. You know, Governor Gu's relationship with them isn't good. We must stick to our principles, right? Since that's the case, I'll head back now. Old Liu, come visit me sometime when you have time."

Minister Liu smiled and said, "Okay, I'll definitely go when I have time."

After Minister Hu left, Minister Liu's face darkened. He took a sip of tea, feeling quite uncomfortable. He knew that Old Hu's visit was a subtle hint that he shouldn't get too close to Vice Governor Qiu. He knew his position, but being warned like this still made him very unhappy.

Minister Liu's wife was also very unhappy. She had made several trips to the Song family on official business, and who had she bothered by coming to say these things? She was probably hoping that her husband, Mr. Liu, would scold her.

Don't even think about it, she and Lao Liu are a model family!

"What's going on, Lao Hu? Can't we even interact with people in private? It's not like we've broken the law. Lao Liu, why are you so nosy?"

"He's not meddling; he's trying to show his loyalty," Minister Liu said, displeased. Minister Hu was promoted by the former Vice Governor Li. Later, he joined Governor Gu's side, constantly scrambling around, trying to make Governor Gu think he was very useful.

Minister Liu's wife said, "Then what should we do in the future? Can we still have contact with the Song family? To be honest, I'm not happy to listen to him. I wasn't planning on visiting their house often, but now that he's come, if I don't go, they'll think I'm afraid of them. Why should our family listen to him? Even Governor Gu has no right to interfere in our family's private affairs."

Minister Liu was naturally not afraid of Lao Hu. They were both heads of their respective ministries, and neither was superior to the other. "You don't need to worry about him. What happened before will happen in the future. If Governor Gu wants to talk to me, I will explain."

After establishing some private contact with the Liu family, Su Yu wasn't in a hurry to further cultivate the relationship.

She's not planning to switch jobs yet; the earliest she'll do so is the second half of next year. There's still time. Making it too obvious wouldn't be good.

As the year draws to a close, the provincial authorities are even busier, busy reporting their work to higher authorities.

While other leaders were busy organizing documents, Su Yu had already finished compiling them for Vice Governor Qiu. She was already quite adept at this kind of summary work. She would record her work in her spare time and then compile the summaries. By the end of the year, she could simply use them.

Since arriving in the provincial capital, Su Yu has been even more dedicated than before. She diligently completes the tasks assigned to her by Vice Governor Qiu, and she also takes the initiative to supplement any tasks not specifically assigned to her.

For example, she had already collected all the data on the province's water conservancy projects this year, even though Vice Governor Qiu hadn't assigned her to do it. She compiled it into a booklet so that Vice Governor Qiu could see the benefits that would be gained after the water conservancy projects were completed. Although it was only a rough estimate, it still had reference value.

Vice Governor Qiu laughed and said, "Su, even Secretary Liang thinks you are more meticulous in your work than Cheng is."

Su Yu immediately replied, "Secretary Cheng is far more knowledgeable than I am; I still have a lot to learn."

Vice Governor Qiu was in a good mood because his subordinates had done a good job. "Take a good rest at the end of the year. By the way, invite Song to have a meal at home this year, and bring the child over."

Su Yu didn't stand on ceremony and said with a smile, "Thank you, leader!"