Lu Jin was naturally aware of some people's underhanded tactics, but he trusted Lu Yuan and Qian Duoduo to handle things well. Besides, Lu Yuan's four children were all shrewd and wouldn't fall for sweet talk. When he came in to his grandparents' house, he saw Lu Yuan and his wife there and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work these past few days!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Duoduo quickly replied with a smile, "Big brother, what are you saying? You are now in a high position and have devoted yourself to the country's affairs. As your younger siblings, we should naturally do our best to help you."
Qian Duoduo thought for a moment and added in a low voice, "I've already told the quadruplets that no matter what they do, they must think it through carefully and never act impulsively. There are some things that they absolutely must not touch."
After listening, Lu nodded in satisfaction and said, "With you, as my mother, overseeing things, I feel much more at ease!"
Lu Yuan chimed in with a smile, "You've watched Duoduo grow up since she was little, so you know her personality just as well as I do!"
Lu nodded slightly in agreement, then said slowly, "It's precisely because I watched Duoduo grow up that I treat her like my own sister. So I really can't bear to see you worry and be sad because of the child. The current situation at home and abroad is somewhat complicated. There are some people who have ill intentions towards me and are trying to corrupt me. Therefore, you must pay close attention and be vigilant."
Qian Duoduo quickly nodded and replied, "Big brother, don't worry! We understand perfectly well what to do." After saying that, she turned to look at Lu Yuan, who also nodded, indicating that he understood.
Next, Lu Jiang led Lu Yuan and Qian Duoduo to their grandfather's study. Because of their positions, Lu Yijian and Lu Yiheng had moved into the exclusive compound for the country's leaders—Building No. 1 and Building No. 5—and no longer lived outside. Therefore, the study in the old house became the place where they could discuss business when they came here.
Since the Olympics, Beijing has entered a period of rapid development, including urban construction. The city's expressway network, originally the Fifth Ring Road, is now expanding to include the Sixth Ring Road. This highlights the considerable power wielded by the Beijing Municipal Party Secretary. Furthermore, with Lu Jiang's father holding a central position in the national government, few dare to challenge him, allowing Lu Jiang to continue his work smoothly.
Lu Jiang summoned Lu Yuan and Qian Duoduo to his study this time because he had already served as the Party Secretary of Beijing for a full eight years. Now, the question he faced was: where should he go after relinquishing the heavy responsibility of the Party Secretary?
During their conversation, Qian Duoduo revealed an unexpected piece of news to him—he hoped that Lu Jiang would go to the southwest and serve as the Party Secretary of Sichuan Province. This proposal puzzled Lu Jiang, as he was not particularly familiar with the situation in the southwest region.
Seeing this, Qian Duoduo quickly explained, "Brother, don't find it strange. Nowadays, the country's economic development is mainly concentrated in the southern coastal areas, while the southwest region is relatively lagging behind and is in a stage of rebuilding. Your appointment to Sichuan Province will not only bring new development opportunities to the local area, but also give me the opportunity to carry out a series of development projects there."
After listening, Lu nodded thoughtfully. He realized that this was indeed a challenging but also potentially lucrative opportunity.
Seeing Lu Jiang remain silent, Qian Duoduo continued, "Brother, if you can rise step by step from a regional official to the center of national politics, then my efforts as your younger sister will not have been in vain!"
Lu was amused by Qian Duoduo's words and replied with a smile, "You little rascal, you really know how to talk. However, this is indeed an important decision, and I still need to discuss it with my father."
Since Lu Jiang indicated that he would seriously consider the proposal and discuss it with his father, Qian Duoduo also expressed her understanding and hoped that Lu Jiang would make a wise choice.
Lu Yiheng received a call from his eldest son, and he fell into deep thought. Lu was about to step down from his position as the Party Secretary of Beijing, so where would he go next? This question had been lingering in Lu Yiheng's mind, making him quite anxious.
When he received Lu Jiang's call, he was genuinely surprised to find that his son wanted to go to Sichuan Province in the southwest. This was completely unexpected; he had never imagined that his son would choose such a place.
Through their conversation, Lu Yiheng learned that the idea came from Qian Duoduo. He couldn't help but wonder about his daughter-in-law, thinking: What was she thinking?
Lu Yiheng thought for a moment and decided to have Lu Jiang and his two younger brothers come over for a talk. He checked his schedule and told Lu Jiang that he would be free between 7 and 8 pm the next evening and asked them to come over as well, and to bring Qian Duoduo along as well. He figured that girl was always coming up with random ideas, and there must be something on her mind.
After listening to his father's words, Lu nodded in agreement. The next day, which happened to be Friday, seemed like such a coincidence.
Qian Duoduo has focused her career in Beijing and northern China in recent years, where she has achieved considerable success and become a leader in her field. Lu Yuan, while a renowned professor at the National University of Defense Technology, has a relatively easier job, requiring him to fly to Beijing twice a month to teach two public lectures. Therefore, everyone rushed to the family meeting on Friday.
Friday night. Lu Jiang, Lu Cheng, Lu Yuan, and Qian Duoduo went to room number 1 in the "Tianzi" section.
Wenya saw her son and daughter-in-law walking towards her from afar. She was overjoyed, and her smile was as bright as spring flowers. As they drew closer, Wenya quickly went to greet them, and was the first to smile and take Qian Duoduo's hand, saying affectionately, "Duoduo, it's been so long since I've seen you! Come on, come with me, let's have a good chat."
After saying that, Wenya ignored the reactions of the others, grabbed Qian Duoduo, turned around and left, leaving her three sons standing there, looking at each other blankly. They couldn't help but wonder, "What does this mean? She's forgotten about her sons now that she has a daughter-in-law."
In this awkward atmosphere, only Lu Yuan had a slight smile on his face. He watched his mother and Qian Duoduo's departing figures, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, but he didn't say anything. After all, he was well aware that Qian Duoduo was indeed very good at pleasing the elderly.
In this family, Qian Duoduo held a rather special position. Even though more than twenty years had passed, in Wenya's heart, all her daughters-in-law combined did not match her affection for Qian Duoduo. The other daughters-in-law had long been accustomed to this, because Qian Duoduo was not only adept at interpersonal relationships but also showed great care for their children.
Take the matter of sending the children abroad, for example. Qian Duoduo arranges everything, even covering almost all of the children's food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation. Other daughters-in-law can only envy such treatment.
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