"Since we're still staying in Jing City, we need to reconnect with those old connections. While Shushu still gives gifts during festivals like before, it's still different," Zhao Mingze said. He'd been in Jing City all these years, so he had the most say on these matters.

Then he explained to Jian Yucheng some of the recent changes and inside stories, with Qian Wenhan beside him occasionally adding a few words about what he knew. Although he had changed jobs, his current position naturally gave him some personal information channels, so he couldn't be completely in the dark.

Wei Zhou and Gu Zhan were helping to fill in the gaps. Although they might not know as much as Zhao Mingze, they could still provide some information from other perspectives.

Gu Mingjing sat by, listening quietly and absorbing all kinds of information. Didn't the elders let him stay because they wanted him to hear more and see more? The more information he knew, the more inside information he understood, perhaps it would bring him great help one day.

Why are children from cadre families more likely to succeed? Because they are exposed to different resources from a young age.

Can a child who has been exposed to all kinds of people and things by his elders since childhood, listened to them talk about various major events, and learned their ability to analyze things and their methods of dealing with things, be the same as children from ordinary families?

It is undeniable that there are geniuses in the world, but it must be admitted that most people in the world are ordinary people with different starting points and huge gaps.

Jianshu and Gu Mingjing were brought up in this way when they were young. When their elders chatted, they would let them follow them around, listen, watch and learn more.

This time was no exception, and Meng Ying and the others did not shy away. After all, none of the ladies present were pushovers. Back then, they had all fought their way through the army, and although they held high positions, they held real power, not mere idlers.

If anyone dared to say anything asking lesbians to stay away, they would probably flip the table in the next second.

At this moment, a group of people were talking to each other, providing a lot of information that was difficult for outsiders to know.

Jian Yucheng nodded, keeping the information he had extracted firmly in mind. This was also one of the reasons why he wanted to get together with everyone before returning, to share information.

"My matter has been settled for now. The rest will have to wait until I go back and see it with my own eyes before we can discuss it. What are your plans? Let's not talk about Mingze and Wenhan for now. What about you two? Are you planning to just stay out there forever?"

Wei Zhou was the first to respond. "How could that be possible? It's fine for me to drift around on the island, but I can't let my kids do that forever. And even though the conditions on the island have improved a lot in recent years, there's definitely still a gap in terms of schooling. Forget about my eldest son, he joined the army a few years ago, but the youngest is different; he's a natural student, and I don't want to hold him back."

He sighed again, "But there haven't been any good opportunities in the past few years. Beijing is nice, but there are so many people who want to go there. If I really go, I'll be hanging out with people, and there will be a lot of people above me. So I thought about it and decided to work outside for a few years and see how things go then."

Jian Yucheng frowned, but had to admit that this made sense. Jing City was a good place, but it was also crowded with people, and there were a lot of old men in charge, so sometimes it wasn't their generation's turn to speak.

Just like Zhao Mingze, who had been in Beijing for so many years, his position hadn't changed much. For him, if it weren't for this achievement, it wouldn't have been so easy to move up.

"There's no need to really go down one path. Sometimes it's okay to change paths. Take Wenhan for example. Hasn't he been doing pretty well these years?" Jian Yucheng reminded him implicitly.

If one path is almost at the top, then it's okay to open up a new one. But the choice is up to him.

Wei Zhou nodded thoughtfully, "I'll think about it carefully." It's not impossible. He knows his own abilities, and it won't be easy to move up. At his current age, if he changes direction in time, maybe he can still fight for the top.

However, this is a big deal, and I can't make a hasty decision. I still need to discuss it with my wife. After all, if I really choose to change my career, my wife's job will have to change with me, and there are too many things that will be affected.

Jian Yucheng nodded and said, "If you have any ideas, we can discuss it in detail later. Even if you are really sure, you still have to choose the path to take."

"Okay, I'll think it over carefully over the next few days," Wei Zhou said seriously. While his brothers were around, at least he had a few people to discuss it with. It was better than him just making a rash decision on his own.

Qian Wenhan patted him on the shoulder and said, "If you want to know anything, feel free to ask me. Although the problems I face may be different, I do have more experience than you."

Over there, Qu Shuyun also started communicating with Xu Annan, and it seemed that both the husband and wife were slightly inclined.

Gu Zhan also spoke at this time, "I can't leave for the time being, so my return to Beijing will have to be postponed for a few years, but I have it all figured out."

"Okay, I'm confident in your situation. If you need anything, just let me know." Jian Yucheng didn't worry much about Gu Zhan. This old guy has always been the smartest and has done the best in recent years. There was no need for him to interfere. He would naturally speak up if he needed anything.

Gu Zhan smiled and said, "Don't worry, we are not related at all. I will definitely not be polite."

Jian Yucheng's face looked a little unhappy. This old guy seemed to be hinting at something.

snort!

"Okay, let's have a drink. To celebrate our reunion, we have to get drunk tonight!" Seeing that the two were about to start arguing with each other again, Qian Wenhan quickly stood up to smooth things over and change the subject.

Jianshu also noticed that the atmosphere was not right, and hurriedly pulled Gu Mingjing away, fearing that he would become a sandwich between the two fathers and a punching bag.

"The dishes are cold. I'll take them down and heat them up. Mingjing, bring the dishes." He gave Gu Mingjing a wink, and the two of them each took a pot of food and ran to the kitchen.

"This girl!" Jian Yucheng shook his head and laughed, then picked up the wine glass, "Wenhan is right, come on, let's go for another one!"

"Cheers!" Everyone raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp, including several female comrades.

After that, no one talked about work anymore. They drank, played rock-paper-scissors, and made bets. It was a relaxed and lively atmosphere.

In the middle of the meal, Jianshu went to prepare milk powder and change the diaper for the little girl Gu Yiyi who had just woken up. By the time he came out after coaxing the child back to sleep, everyone was no longer confined to the dining table.

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