Chapter 155 was abandoned.
"Well... weren't the work arrangements for those two days already made? Does this mean there's new work coming up?" Tian Lei was a little confused.
Secretary Lei shook his head.
He picked up Tian Lei's daughter from beside her pillow and walked to the window, gently rocking her.
After leaving the hospital at noon, he returned to his office and made a phone call to the old man in Shanghai.
Tell Tian Lei that she has given birth to a daughter, and also ask about the old man's birthday in August.
But the old man said that since that was the case, Tian Lei would definitely still be in confinement in August, so he didn't need to go back.
His wife is still in her postpartum period, and if he, as her husband, isn't there, people will talk about him.
He needs to be careful about his image now, and he can't let others gossip about him over trivial matters.
His heart sank.
Secretary Lei knew that the old man's words about letting the child take Tian Lei's surname were not just empty talk.
In fact, the old man made even more decisions because of this child.
Later, he called several old friends in Shanghai, and the result was...
Secretary Lei's silence made Tian Lei a little flustered.
When it's the old man's birthday, the guests will definitely be the families he visits regularly. If Lao Lei doesn't go, won't he miss a lot of opportunities?
"Old Lei, are you worried that no one will take care of me here?"
Don't worry, Aunt Li is still at home. She can take good care of me.
"You should go celebrate the old man's birthday. He's getting old, and you're all away from home. It's rare for you to get together. You should..." Tian Lei wanted to persuade him further.
"Don't you understand? The old man said that I'm busy with work and you're still in your postpartum period, so you don't need to go back."
He said he celebrates his birthday every year, it's not a big deal, and told me to focus on my work. Secretary Lei repeated this again.
Tian Lei...
"Then... what about Tiantian? Isn't Grandpa always the one who dotes on Tiantian the most? If you don't go back, how will Tiantian go back?"
"Doesn't the old man miss Tiantian after not seeing her for so long?" Tian Lei was still unwilling to give up.
Secretary Lei smiled.
"Jingwu will go to Yunxian in August to pick up Tiantian, celebrate the old man's birthday, and then send her back."
"There's one more thing, my eldest brother has been transferred to the southernmost special economic zone." Secretary Lei said calmly.
Tian Lei didn't react at first, but when she remembered where the special zone was, she was overjoyed.
"Old Lei, didn't you say that place is the one the government values most for the next twenty years?"
It's a good thing your older brother was transferred; he'll definitely have a smooth career path from now on.
His smooth progress will be helpful to you in the future.
Old Lei, should we...?
"If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense."
My older brother's transfer there is indeed a good thing for him, but for me, it may not be a good thing.
Tian Lei, you're a bit too shrewd. You can't see through any of the intricacies involved.
In a family like ours, it's impossible to put all your eggs in one basket.
My older brother hadn't decided where he was going yet. Although others saw him as entering politics, he was quite flexible and could be transferred to another position at any time.
Later, I also took this path.
To others, it seemed like the old man was choosing between the two of us.
Whoever is more capable will receive the Lei family's greatest support in the future.
The other one has to rely on their own abilities to make their way in the world, going as far as they can, as the family won't provide much support in terms of resources.
When my grandfather sent me to Yun County, he wanted me to have grassroots work experience so that I could go further in the future.
"I never imagined that... I feel like I'm one of those exiled," Secretary Lei said with a self-deprecating laugh.
Tian Lei...
How could this be?
If one member of a family becomes successful, shouldn't they help out the rest of their siblings?
Why isn't the Lei family like this?
"But... isn't it said that in a family, everyone prospers or suffers together? Wouldn't it be better for the family if you all prospered?"
"Why is it that you're the one who got exiled?" Tian Lei still didn't understand.
Secretary Lei glanced at Tian Lei and sighed.
"A family needs a leader."
Dividing political resources between the two would certainly cause disputes.
Therefore, in politics, all resources will be poured into one person.
Others can go into business or academia, but apart from the eldest brother, they can forget about political support.
"Tian Lei, do you know why the old man wouldn't let me go back, but insisted on bringing Tian Tian back?" Secretary Lei looked at Tian Lei.
Tian Lei looked completely bewildered.
Isn't it because Tiantian is the old man's most beloved grandson?
It's only right that the old man wants to take us back to visit after not seeing us for so long!
"That's because Tiantian is the grandson of the Gu family, and he shares the bloodline of both the Gu and Lei families."
Actually, many people are eyeing that special zone in the south, not just our Lei family.
In fact, there are several families with higher status and more powerful backgrounds than the Lei family.
But the final choice was from the Lei family. Do you want to know why? Secretary Lei asked calmly.
Tian Lei still didn't know.
"That's because the Gu family put in the effort!"
The Gu family's businesses weren't limited to Shanghai. Many years ago, members of the Gu family were spread throughout the country and even overseas.
Even now, there are still many family business owners in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and overseas.
The special economic zone is positioned as an economic zone, aiming to drive the overall economic development of China through the economic development of a single point.
Therefore, the things that need to be done in the Special Economic Zone are different from those in other cities.
Special economic zones need to attract foreign investment, whether from Hong Kong, Taiwan, or other overseas regions.
It might be a bit challenging for most people to get there, but with the support of their families, it will be much easier.
My news is that my older brother is going to take up a post in the special economic zone, and he is going there with a large amount of investment.
The Gu family will fully support my elder brother.
With Gu Jia taking the lead, as long as there is even the slightest success, external funds will flock in.
"That's why my older brother was eventually transferred to the special economic zone." Secretary Lei continued, still looking at Tian Lei.
Tian Lei became increasingly alarmed as she listened.
She suddenly remembered what Grandpa Lei had said.
He has many grandsons, but only one Tiantian. Tiantian is the only grandson who shares the bloodline of both the Gu and Lei families.
At first she didn't understand the meaning of those words, but now she finally does...
If Lao Lei hadn't married her, then that position... would be his now.
After all, he is Tiantian's father.
And now... the Lei family has given up on Old Lei, and the Gu family has also given up on this former son-in-law.
...
"Then... are we going to stay in these small county towns for the rest of our lives?" Tian Lei finally started to get scared.
"No! But I'll probably be away for at least five years!"
Five years from now, once things have completely stabilized on my older brother's side and he has further plans in place, I will be transferred back.
Then, in name only, she was demoted and assigned a low-level job in a menial government department...
Okay, why am I telling you all this? You wouldn't understand anyway!
You should just focus on your postpartum recovery.
Regardless, your life is better than most people's!
After saying this, Secretary Lei put down the child in his arms, turned around and left.
Although it was mid-July, Tian Lei still felt chilled from head to toe...
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