“Xiuyuan, I know you must have some difficulties. Actually, it’s nothing, it’s just…” Zhang Zhihao interrupted Li Xiuyuan before he could speak, sounding a little awkward.
Actually, he knew that Li Xiuyuan must have his own ideas about this matter. His brother-in-law had always been a very opinionated person, and he had no idea what he was thinking.
"It's not that I'm making things difficult for you," Li Xiuyuan said, his gaze still fixed on the living room where his parents were affectionately embracing their grandson and granddaughter, so he was willing to say a few more words.
"Huh?" Zhang Zhihao was taken aback.
“It’s not about making things difficult, but about whether it’s worth it. Zhou Junliang is just an ordinary person. He has no connections, no background, and isn’t in a key position. He may have some ability, but he’s not indispensable. So he definitely has to make way for the bigger picture,” Li Xiuyuan said directly and bluntly.
Zhang Zhihao looked at his brother-in-law, while Li Xiuyuan's gaze was fixed on his family in the living room. He still had a smile on his face and spoke in a gentle tone, but the content of his words was icy cold.
No connections, no background, not in a key position—every single one of these decisions was based on a calculation of self-interest.
"This..." Zhang Zhihao didn't know what to say.
Li Xiuyuan withdrew his gaze from the living room and looked at his brother-in-law: "This is reality, brother-in-law. Climbing up is not easy, even becoming a village chief is the same. You must be clear about your own value."
Li Xiuyuan's words were ambiguous. On the surface, he was talking about Zhang Zhihao, but he was also talking about himself. However, he was also subtly pointing out that Zhang Zhihao, his brother-in-law, had his own value. Everyone has their own value, and Zhang Zhihao has his too. He is just a friend of his brother-in-law, which is not enough for Li Xiuyuan to pay attention to.
However, Zhang Zhihao clearly didn't understand, and just nodded with a bitter expression: "I understand, Xiu Yuan."
After the two came out from the balcony, Li Xiuyuan once again immersed himself in the harmonious family atmosphere. He rested at home that night, and the next morning, he drove back to the central town.
It was around 7:15 in the morning. After parking his car in the yard, Li Xiuyuan was a little conflicted. Should he go for a run or not? Usually, he would go for a run at 7 o'clock in the central town, exercise for half an hour, and then have half an hour to eat breakfast.
But it was 7:15 now, Li Xiuyuan thought to himself, but his feet were already walking towards the outside of the courtyard.
When Su Ziying arrived at the playground, she had already finished exercising and was warming up. Seeing Li Xiuyuan arrive, she walked over with a smile and asked, "Mayor Li, why are you late today?"
"Teacher Su, are we having class?" Li Xiuyuan smiled. This morning, Su Ziying was wearing a pink tracksuit that accentuated her beautiful figure. Her hair was tied in a high ponytail, smooth and shiny, swaying gently with her steps, exuding youthful energy. Her eyebrows were curved like crescent moons, with a natural soft light at the corners, and her nose was small and pert... She was truly captivating.
Li Xiuyuan felt like it had been a long time since he had run on the lakeside track in the county.
"Yes, it's during class. Even the good students who used to be there are now late."
"Haha, I went home last night, so I'm late today," Li Xiuyuan said. Su Ziying's eyes brightened even more. Why come so early when you've already gone home?
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