After finishing talking about Sha Zhu, Sun Zhengguo looked at Xu Fugui and started talking about Xu Damao.
"Uncle Xu, you don't need to worry about my old classmate. He's just a group leader. Whatever he does, he's just following orders, so there won't be any big problems. Just go back and wait."
"Really? Great! Thank you, Director Sun."
Xu Fugui was relieved. His thoughts were similar to He Daqing's; he believed Sun Zhengguo's words without a doubt.
Next up was Liu Guangfu. Sun Zhengguo, seeing his uneasy expression, first offered a word of comfort.
"Guangfu, don't feel guilty. Just relax."
But his words only made Liu Guangfu more and more uncertain.
"Brother Zhengguo, do you think my dad won't go to jail?"
"Uh...?" Sun Zhengguo was speechless. This guy really didn't think much of his father. Was he thinking of running away?
"Guangfu, don't overthink it. Your dad will be fine. It might take a couple more days, but he'll be alright in the end. Just relax!"
"I see! Thank you, Jung-guk."
Liu Guangfu patted his chest, thinking to himself, as long as I don't go to jail, it's fine.
Actually, he didn't care much about his father, but he couldn't bear to part with his father's monthly salary of nearly 100 yuan.
Besides, Liu Haizhong is approaching retirement age, and his retirement pension can't be wasted.
Next, since everyone had achieved their goals, the conversation became much more relaxed.
However, He Daqing and Xu Fugui were both seasoned veterans of the underworld, and when their conversation reached a suitable point, they prepared to take their leave.
Since they were leaving, Sun Zhengguo wouldn't try to stop them, but he naturally wouldn't accept the gifts they brought.
"Everyone, I'm glad you could come and visit, but you must take these things back with you."
Seeing this, He Daqing was definitely not happy. He couldn't even curry favor with them! How could he possibly take them back?
"No, no, Director Sun, we've already bothered you and caused you a lot of trouble. If you can't even accept this little something, who will dare to come next time?"
"Old He is right, these things are worthless. Director Sun, please accept them. I know you don't lack anything, but this is a token of our appreciation. We hope you won't find them offensive, otherwise, Da Mao won't be happy when he gets home."
Xu Fugui, that old fox, spoke with such sincerity in order to get Sun Zhengguo to accept the gifts.
It's as if he would be breaking some kind of cardinal rule if he didn't accept it.
Liu Guangfu has never been a generous person, but now that he's been coerced by these two old guys, he can only say helplessly.
"Brother Zhengguo, you should accept it! Otherwise, my dad will beat me to death when he gets back."
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Seeing that the group was 'stubborn and unyielding', Sun Zhengguo simply picked up the gifts and forcibly stuffed them into their hands.
Seeing that the group was still not behaving themselves, he threatened, "If you want to leave gifts, then don't bother visiting next time."
Alright! After hearing this, He Daqing and the others dared not argue anymore.
They could only helplessly take the gifts and walk outside, and Sun Zhengguo also prepared to go and deliver them.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw two people standing there, about to knock.
"Oh! Jung-guk, do we have guests? Did we disturb you?"
Hearing the sound, Sun Zhengguo looked out the door and saw that it was Minister Bai and his wife visiting.
"No, no, Minister Bai, Madam, please come inside. They are my former neighbors. They are on their way back now. I'll see them off and then chat with you."
Hearing Sun Zhengguo speak so casually, He Daqing and the others were secretly surprised.
What kind of monsters are these? He's just an inconspicuous old man, how did he become a minister?
It seems there's more trouble than meets the eye in this courtyard; mortals, please steer clear!
As they were talking, Sun Zhengguo saw them off to the door, and only returned to the house after watching them get on their bikes.
Meanwhile, in the living room, Ning Xiaowei was chatting with Minister Bai and his wife, and Sun Zhengguo also went over and sat down to keep them company.
When Minister Bai saw that the man had returned, he casually asked, "Zhengguo, did your former neighbor ask you for a favor?"
"Hahaha!" Sun Zhengguo laughed loudly upon hearing this, "It's all because of the mess at the steel rolling mill."
"Oh! What does this have to do with the steel rolling mill? Tell me about it." Minister Bai immediately became interested, determined to get to the bottom of it.
Sun Zhengguo figured it wasn't anything important anyway, so he explained the purpose of their visit.
After listening to the conversation, Minister Bai only vaguely remembered Sha Zhu; he didn't recognize the others at all.
So he intentionally revealed something: "Zhengguo, these people should be fine, including Li Huaide, they will most likely land safely."
After hearing what Minister Bai said, Sun Zhengguo understood that there must have been some kind of exchange of benefits, but what did it have to do with him?
Who knew that Minister Bai would suddenly change the subject and actually bring up something related to him.
"Zhengguo, I'd like to talk to you about Comrade Lin Wencui?"
"My mother's matter?" Sun Zhengguo was slightly taken aback, but then he understood.
It turns out that my mother should have retired last year, according to her age.
However, at that time, the world was undergoing a dramatic transformation, so no one paid attention to these things.
It seems the situation is now settled, and Mom has reached retirement age.
Having figured these issues out, Sun Zhengguo said nonchalantly.
"Minister Bai, you don't need to discuss this with me. My mother can retire if she wants! Everything will be done according to the rules. It'll be a good opportunity for her to go home and enjoy her retirement."
"Hahaha! Zhengguo, you are indeed a man of noble character. I was right about you. But this time, I don't want to talk to you about retirement."
"Isn't it about retirement?"
Sun Zhengguo was a little confused; what exactly did Minister Bai mean?
Do you want to promote Mom?
The next second.
Minister Bai didn't keep them in suspense any longer, but spoke frankly and openly.
“That’s right. The organization has decided to give Comrade Lin Wencui more responsibilities. This will not only allow the steel rolling mill to smoothly get through this personnel change, but also solve the problem of insufficient reserve cadres. It’s a win-win situation, so why not do it?”
As soon as Minister Bai finished speaking, Ning Xiaowei, who was sitting next to him, showed a look of shock.
She never expected that her mother-in-law, who was already of retirement age, would be able to take another step forward.
However, she also knew that she absolutely could not interrupt at this moment, and should just listen quietly.
Sun Zhengguo had also come to his senses by this time. Although his mother's promotion was not a bad thing, there were some things he had to make clear.
"Minister Bai, first of all, I thank the organization for recognizing my mother, but she has no prior experience in this area, and I'm afraid...?"
“You don’t need to worry about that,” Minister Bai interrupted Sun Zhengguo, then continued.
“We have reviewed Comrade Lin Wencui’s file. She used to work in logistics, then in the Women’s Federation, and finally in the Trade Union. Over the years, she has never made a mistake. We believe she is capable of handling this job.”
Okay! Sun Zhengguo felt this made a lot of sense. Anyway, his mother was in good health! If she wanted to do it, then so be it!
If you suddenly make her step back, she might feel uncomfortable.
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