He shrugged and said casually, "Okay, there's no rush for bodyguards. I'm a former soldier myself, so I understand."
"As for Xin Xin, my parents are definitely very satisfied."
"Now it all depends on your schedule, Uncle Hu."
"By the way, I heard you're getting a promotion soon, Uncle Hu?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Hu's face instantly lit up with a bright smile, his eyes narrowing into slits: "You deserve some credit for this too."
"I will be taking over Mayor Zhao's position as soon as the Two Sessions begin at the beginning of this year. This matter is basically a done deal."
"I might be particularly busy at the beginning of the year, so how about we schedule our meeting with your parents around the May Day holiday? What do you think?"
After hearing this, Zhang Long rolled his eyes at the person opposite him: "Let me see what you think. If I could decide for myself, I would just hold the wedding banquet tomorrow."
“My parents are just ordinary people, and their time is certainly not as precious as yours, Mayor Hu.”
Mr. Hu, sitting opposite him, wasn't angry. Anyone of his status, even his own son, wouldn't joke around with him. That's why he valued Zhang Long so much, who could ignore his aura.
Who says he doesn't need family ties? If being an official means cutting off all family ties, what's the point of being an official?
The conversation between the father-in-law and son-in-law left the three bystanders completely dumbfounded.
"What the hell?"
Are we hallucinating?
"Does this kid/Ah Long have that much influence?"
Is there some inside story we don't know about? How could it possibly affect such a crucial promotion?!
Because his brothers-in-law were not local—two were busy with work at ministries, and one was busy making money—they were not very familiar with Zhang Long's "great achievements."
Hearing his father's words suddenly, he was stunned and couldn't accept the sudden shock of information.
Even Mr. Hu himself couldn't help but feel a little smug.
Originally, the competition for this position was fierce, with many rivals, but who could blame them for not having a prospective son-in-law as lucky as Zhang Long?
Now, when Mr. Hu looks at his future son-in-law, his eyes are full of appreciation. The more he looks at him, the more pleasing he finds him. He's even closer to him than his own son!
Finally, a belated family reunion dinner was served in a lively and joyful manner.
Mother Hu's smile was so bright that she almost showed her teeth.
This is a world apart from her usual kind and gentle image.
Clearly, this made both daughters-in-law extremely jealous, their hearts churning with envy.
No matter how she thought about it, she felt incredibly aggrieved. Her own lively and energetic grandson was not as favored as her daughter and son-in-law who were about to get married.
In their view, probably only their "special" mother-in-law in the whole world could do such a thing.
The two daughters-in-law exchanged glances, their eyes conveying a sense of helplessness, as if saying, "I'm suffering inside, but I won't say a word." Although they were very unhappy, they still had to maintain appearances at this private family gathering.
You serve me food, I smile at you; their harmonious and joyful demeanor makes an uninformed person think they are very close.
After dinner, Hu Chao gave Zhang Long a look, like a secret agent making a rendezvous, and then pulled him out the door.
Upon arriving at the door, the two lit a cigarette and smoked it slowly.
In this family, Zhang Long and Hu Chao get along the best, mainly because Hu Chao didn't follow the system and has a more easygoing personality.
The other two brothers-in-law, having been immersed in the system for too long, spoke with an official tone, as if they were giving a report. Their masks seemed to be welded onto their faces, making Zhang Long feel extremely uncomfortable.
Hu Chao was the same; ever since he got Zhang Long as his brother-in-law, he finally had someone to chat with at home.
After enjoying the breeze at the door for a while, I drove to the house of Zhao Zhen, a charming little villa.
Nothing special, the decor is simple and modern, but it has all the facilities for eating, drinking and entertainment, just like a villa rented for a party.
Zhao Zhen himself doesn't live here; he just occasionally invites a few close friends to come and play.
When the two arrived, Zhao Zhen and Sun Li had already been there for a while.
They were sitting on the sofa playing PUBG on their phones when they saw Zhang Long, their "god of wealth," arrive. They immediately put down their phones and came over.
He gave Zhang Long and the other person a big hug.
"Ah Long, you're pretty good, kid!"
"The business is getting bigger and bigger now, no wonder they looked down on our small business back then."
Zhao Zhen was just joking. Ever since they met Zhang Long, their "big spender," their wallets seemed to have been magically enchanted, growing rapidly.
Zhao Zhen now has a touch of the extravagant air of "Young Master Zhao".
In the past, for the sake of his father's career, he had to be careful in everything he did, and he dared not spend money extravagantly.
But things are different now. With money in their pockets, they've become more assertive and their words and actions exude an air of arrogance.
The key point is that his money came from legitimate sources, was clean and honest, and could withstand scrutiny. He also did not use his father's position to seek personal gain, so he could spend the money with a clear conscience.
Looking at Sun Li, she was grinning so wide her mouth almost reached the back of her head.
It turns out that not only was Hu's father promoted, but Sun Li's father also received a promotion.
It is said that he will be going to work in a ministry, and as the second-in-command of a powerful department.
Looking at his two closest second-generation friends, Zhang Long felt genuinely happy for them.
This gathering was practically a farewell banquet for the group. In a few days, Fatty Sun would be returning to the capital, while Young Master Zhao would be going to Fujian Province to become the top young master.
They ate and drank to their hearts' content, creating quite a lively atmosphere, but there was no sadness involved. Just kidding, that's a good thing.
One side is very happy, while the other side is not so happy.
75 Maebongsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Dexter Studios headquarters.
When CEO Kim Yong-hwa arrived at the company, she noticed something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.
Because this period is the company's annual holiday, but the company received a task to do special effects rendering for a movie from a neighboring China.
Because it was a last-minute, urgent request, he managed to rip off the other party quite a bit.
Jin Ronghua is a director and screenwriter by training. He is very meticulous in controlling costs, and the people he pulls to work overtime are all top-notch slackers he has specially selected.
Even if you treat them a little harshly, you don't have to worry about them turning against you.
However, he arrived at the company at around 7:50 in the morning. According to usual practice, the other employees would have arrived at the company much earlier.
I was afraid he would find a reason to deduct my pay.
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