Chapter 51 Ascending to Heaven in One Step

"Teacher Fusheng, please come in. Chairman Xu is waiting for you inside."

"As for the copyright registration, please rest assured, leave it to me."

Secretary Liu changed how she addressed Lin Rui.

Instead of using committee members, they replaced them with Teacher Fusheng.

Secretary Liu knew exactly what form of address to use in different situations.

It was he who initially proposed the idea, guessing that Lin Rui was a low-key person who didn't want to attract attention, which led to the nearly nineteen-year gap in their relationship.

Therefore, at the copyright protection center just now, he only used the titles "Mr. Lin" and "Committee Member Lin".

This way, the secret that Lin Rui is Fu Sheng can be avoided.

These are the details.

Details often determine success or failure.

This is the philosophy of life that his father instilled in him from a young age.

It applies to both officialdom and personal growth.

After watching Lin Rui enter the reception room, Secretary Liu gently closed the door before leaving with the copyright documents for "Leaving Xiazhou".

"You've arrived."

"sit."

Xu Hongzhuo took off his reading glasses and walked to the sofa with a smile.

He took out a file folder and casually handed it to Lin Rui: "Open it and take a look."

"good."

Lin Rui accepted it politely.

Inside the file folder were several pages of documents and a red certificate.

Lin Rui first took out the certificate, on which were engraved several gleaming gold characters on a hard cover.

— Xiazhou Art Association Member Certificate

Looking through the documents, you can see your photo, name, age, and resume information.

"This is the association's recognition of you, and also their commendation."

Xu Hongzhuo didn't seem to want to elaborate.

But Lin Rui knew that this palm-sized document possessed unimaginable power throughout the entire Xia Prefecture!

Admittedly, the title of honorary member does not grant him any real power.

But in sensitive areas outside of power, this identity symbolizes unimpeded access!

Even someone as wealthy as Zhou Rongze had to rack his brains to get in touch with the government.

Even if you do make contact, it's only with people who are detached from the core network.

However, the title of honorary committee member brought Lin Rui directly into the core area.

A meteoric rise to power!

It's no exaggeration to say that this palm-sized document was the key to his meteoric rise to power!

What do I need to give in return?

Lin Rui put the documents back.

Merchants pursue profit, while officials seek fame.

Lin Rui firmly believes that there is no such thing as a free lunch; if there is a reward, there must be a price to pay.

Xu Hongzhuo gave Lin Rui a deep look; this kid was acting far too calmly.

For a moment, he almost mistook Lin Rui for a nineteen-year-old student, but an old man like him who had wasted decades in officialdom.

I underestimated you.

No wonder he was able to remain silent and unassuming in his prime, leaving a nineteen-year gap in his career.

No wonder he possessed such extraordinary talent at the age of twenty, truly deserving the title of "a peerless gentleman in the world"!

"There is no need to feel any burden."

"The association gives you this status as both an honor and a form of protection."

"Our biggest dream is to see our nation rise to prominence and stand at the top of the world while we are still alive."

"This road is long and arduous, and full of thorns. But we see hope in your generation."

Xu Hongzhuo felt a little wistful and emotional.

As the president of the Xiazhou Art Association, he has worked diligently for most of his life. His greatest dream is to witness the rise of the nation and the prosperity of the country.

But now, a large number of foreign cultures have invaded Xiazhou. Although art knows no borders, we can't help but watch as the crafts left by our ancestors gradually decline and become forgotten.

He saw it all, and it pained him deeply.

"Can I make a request?"

Xu Hongzhuo handed Lin Rui a pen, indicating that he should sign the document.

"Can."

Lin Rui took the pen but didn't rush to take the documents out of the file folder.

He wanted to hear what kind of demands Xu Hongzhuo would make.

If things go too far, he will not hesitate to give up this identity.

"No matter where you are or what temptations you face, always remember that you were born in Xiazhou and share in the glory of the nation."

Seeing Xu Hongzhuo's slightly red eyes, Lin Rui nodded emphatically.

This time, he didn't hesitate. After taking out the document, he quickly wrote down his name.

From this moment on, he became an honorary member of the Xiazhou Arts Association.

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Tianrui Entertainment.

Meeting room.

At this moment, the huge screen is playing Lin Rui's rehearsal of "Leaving Xia Prefecture" in the music room.