Song Qingyun's expression remained unchanged, but Song Qingshi immediately changed his tune: "Director Zhang, you're here too!"
He chuckled and said, "I misspoke. I have always regarded Comrade Chang Xingwang as my idol. As you all know, my biggest dream in this life is to follow Comrade Chang Xingwang and serve the country in the Northwest. When I suddenly heard that Comrade Chang Xingwang was transferred back to Beijing, I was extremely excited!"
You can just take that with a grain of salt.
Director Zhang smiled politely: "It's alright, I was young once too, I understand how you feel!"
Song Qingyun frowned and said in a serious voice, "Qingshi, I know about this. You can go out first. I have some work-related matters to discuss with Director Zhang!"
Song Qingshi hesitated and swallowed. Chang Xingwang had appeared in the capital without warning. Could his elder brother really keep his promise?
He didn't want to go to the Northwest to suffer!
After much hesitation, Song Qingshi still didn't dare to anger his older brother and obediently left the office.
In fact, Song Qingshi was unaware that the two people in the office had just been discussing what he cared about most: how to prevent Chang Xingwang from being transferred back to the capital!
Director Zhang was one of the few people who could speak with the old leader.
Director Zhang looked at the closed office door and said jokingly, "Qingyun, your younger brother is almost out of his depth!"
It was practically a direct insult to Song Qingshi, saying he was a burden.
Song Qingyun smiled coldly, but defended him: "No matter what, he is still my brother. We are all family, connected by blood!"
We all prosper together, and we all suffer together.
There was a time when Song Qingyun resented his parents for giving him two useless younger siblings, and he wanted to sever ties with them and ignore their existence. It wasn't until Song Qingshi caused trouble outside and incidentally damaged his interests that he began to change his mind.
Director Zhang listened to these words with a half-smile. He had dealt with Song Qingyun for decades and knew all too well Song Qingyun's cold and indifferent nature.
If it really comes to a life-or-death situation, Song Qingyun will definitely not hesitate to abandon his wife and children to buy himself some last bit of time.
Song Qingyun's words were not an expression of his love for Song Qingshi, but rather a statement of a very simple principle: we all prosper together, and we all suffer together.
With that in mind, the topic returned to the main point.
Director Zhang smiled and said, "Don't worry too much, you and your brother. I've taken care of things with the old commander. I guarantee that Chang Xingwang will never be able to transfer back to Beijing!"
His tone was arrogant and haughty.
Song Qingyun's expression changed slightly. Considering that Director Zhang had helped him a great deal, he forced a smile.
"If Director Zhang can help us resolve this major concern, our two families will definitely have the opportunity to strengthen cooperation and reach new heights in the future!"
The Zhang family was powerful and influential, backed by an upright and incorruptible old leader. But with every gain comes a loss, and they lived a very poor life.
The Song family has a famous and wealthy Chinese-American cousin, so the Zhang family naturally accepted the olive branch extended by the Song family.
The Zhang family wants money!
Director Zhang was blunt: "There are no 'ifs.' This matter is under my control. Chang Xingwang is not coming back!"
Director Zhang is a comrade-in-arms of the old leader's deceased eldest son, and his third wife is also the old leader's granddaughter's close friend. No matter which path he takes, he is fully confident that he can persuade the old leader to make a 'reasonable' choice.
Furthermore, from the perspective of the old commander, Chang Xingwang would naturally be able to exert his greatest value if he continued to stay at the Northwest Base.
Chang Xingwang's only fault is that he is too capable; there is no one more suitable than him!
For now, we still need Director Zhang. Song Qingyun's smile remained unchanged. Since Director Zhang was so confident, we'll put this matter behind us for the time being. After all, it's not exactly something to be proud of.
After a brief conversation, he and Director Zhang arranged to have dinner together at the club that evening to discuss Director Zhang's interest in investing in the company...
"Knock knock knock!"
"Director Zhang, you have a phone call!"
Perhaps because the matter was extremely urgent, Director Zhang's secretary went directly to Song Qingyun's office.
Soon, bad news was presented to them.
The official document announcing Chang Xingwang's transfer back to Beijing has been issued!
Song Qingyun maintained his smile, but his gaze toward Director Zhang had turned icy cold.
The matter is already settled; just now, this person was patting his chest and guaranteeing it to him!
Song Qingyun has no time to fall out with Director Zhang right now; he's about to face a big problem.
Chang Xingwang has been confirmed to be transferred back to Beijing!
Then his extremely spoiled second brother had to face this terrible outcome, and Song Qingshi's departure from the capital was put on the agenda!
Song Qingshi is all brawn and no brains. He is not the type to obey orders, and he will never consider the interests of his family or accept the organization's arrangements. Song Qingshi will not give up until he achieves his goal!
Bang!
The ceramic jar on the desk was smashed to the ground, scattering tea leaves all over the floor.
Director Zhang's face was sinister: "Let's go, I want to see what's going on!"
I had already heard from the old commander's granddaughter not long ago that the old commander had decided to keep Chang Xingwang at the Northwest Base. Why did he change his mind?
Director Zhang made a boastful statement about what the Song family wanted, but unexpectedly, it made him a laughing stock.
Song Qingyun watched indifferently as Director Zhang hurriedly led his men away.
Useless trash!
Fortunately, the Song family hadn't started fulfilling their promises of benefits before receiving the news, otherwise it would have been another losing proposition!
Although the Song family did not lose money, what should they do next to resolve their current troubles?
The Zhang family, on whom high hopes were placed, has botched their plans. Who can help them now...?
Song Qingyun's mood suddenly turned irritable because of the commotion caused by Director Zhang's secretary, and the female secretary was waiting at the door in case of any emergency.
The female secretary sensed discomfort and nervously closed the office door.
The kind and amiable leader suddenly became more terrifying than a ghost. Is this class even going to work?
*
As he left his office, Director Zhang, thinking of the generous reward that was within his grasp, couldn't resist immediately going to the door at this crucial moment.
The old leader was practicing calligraphy in his study when he heard the guard come to report. He was taken aback and began to suspect Director Zhang, whom he had always trusted implicitly.
Why did they have to come looking for me at this particular time?
The old leader nodded.
The guards brought the man to the old leader. Director Zhang felt as if he were in a dream. He had been cautious and careful for most of his life, so why did he have to come looking for him at this time?
He's too impatient; he's prone to ruining big things!
Director Zhang understood that his current position was largely due to the trust of his former superior.
"Xiao Zhang, what important matter has made you come here without telling me? You seem unusual!" The old commander put down his pen and slowly raised his head.
With his reading glasses covering his eyes, Director Zhang's heart skipped a beat, unable to fathom his former superior's feelings at that moment.
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