As soon as Su Yu entered the door, Song's father asked, "What were you doing with that guy from the Xu family just now? Su, you and I, this guy isn't a very good person. Don't associate with them."
Song Ma glared at him, feeling that he was meddling too much. "Who Su associates with is her freedom. Why do you care so much? Young people have their own plans."
"I'm doing this for Su's sake."
Su Yu quickly said, "Uncle, Aunt, please don't argue. I have nothing to do with them. It's just that they asked me for help because their daughter wants to join the student council, and I didn't agree."
“It’s right not to agree,” Song’s father supported. “This kind of thing cannot be tolerated.”
Su Yu smiled but didn't reply. Actually, she had done similar things herself, only never to this extent.
Song Ma pulled Su Yu into the kitchen, saying, "Come in and try the soup I made, it smells so good."
Although Secretary Song didn't come back for lunch, Su Yu was good at creating a lively atmosphere and knew how to speak appropriately, so no one felt uncomfortable during the meal.
Mr. Song even thought it was good that his son didn't come home for dinner, so he and Su could talk more. If his son were home, he would definitely drag Su out.
After chatting with the Song family for a while, Su Yu quickly went out.
Just as she stepped out, Li Mei blocked her at the stairwell again.
"Sister Mei, what's up?"
“I was asked to do this,” Li Mei said. “What were you doing with Vice Mayor Xu’s wife just now?”
"Oh, we just chatted casually. She asked when I was going to visit them, since I share a dorm with her daughter, and she even asked me to look after her. You're just being polite, their family doesn't need me to take care of them."
Li Mei said, "I think this is a gesture of goodwill towards you... Su Yu, were you sincere when you said that before?"
"What did you say?"
Su Yu asked, puzzled.
"If you want Secretary Qiu and Mayor Chen to have a good relationship."
"Of course it's true. What kind of relationship do we have? Of course I want them to be happy."
Li Mei smiled and said, "Then it's alright. The situation has been quite complicated lately. I don't know what Secretary Qiu is thinking. Anyway, our Mayor Chen is intentionally putting aside past conflicts."
Su Yu said, "What conflict? I don't think Secretary Qiu is the type to get angry easily. You should try to persuade Mayor Chen."
Li Mei nodded, feeling relieved and confident that she could finally deliver on her promise.
After Su Yu left, Li Mei went to Mayor Chen's house. As Mayor Chen's secretary, it was normal for her to go to their home, and no one paid any attention.
However, Vice Mayor Xu's wife noticed Li Mei and Su Yu's earlier conversation at the stairwell and became somewhat worried. In her eyes, Su Yu was part of Secretary Qiu's faction. Now that Mayor Chen's secretary was getting so close to her, it seemed he wanted to use her to cultivate a good relationship with Secretary Qiu.
Su Yu's visit to the compound stirred up a storm, and then she dusted herself off and left.
Secretary Song is busy even on holidays. I didn't feel it when I was single, but now that I have a partner, I feel a little sad.
It's so hard to get even one minute of that time together every week.
This is such a wonderful time... well, as a public servant, being ready to dedicate oneself at any time is the awareness one should have.
Secretary Qiu took him to visit several newly built staff quarters.
Seeing these houses, which were only half-built, Secretary Qiu looked pleased.
"This was started by Su, and now the whole city is building houses. Although the situation is not very good everywhere, our city is still doing well. Building houses has boosted everyone's enthusiasm, allowing people in the suburbs to also earn some income through building houses."
Secretary Song said, "Fortunately, you were able to support me, otherwise we wouldn't be in this situation now."
“That’s why I want to surpass Lao Chen and take this position. I know that if Lao Chen comes up, these policies might have to be stopped. That’s something I don’t want to see.” Secretary Qiu sighed. “Song, I’ll be retiring in a few years too. You need to grow up quickly and be able to take charge on your own.”
Secretary Song's heart skipped a beat; she knew it was coming, it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Secretary Qiu looked at him and said, "Next year, at the latest next year, you will be removed from your post."
"..."
Secretary Song touched his forehead. "Boss, I've been looking forward to this, but it's come so suddenly, I'm still not used to it."
I haven't even told my partner yet. How can I not discuss something this important with them?
“Then I’ll go find Su,” Secretary Qiu said seriously.
Secretary Song immediately backed down. His girlfriend wasn't the type to be sentimental; he was confident that if Secretary Qiu really gave him a choice, she would kick him to the bottom and send him to work without hesitation.
"No, no, no, actually I was mentally prepared. I was just surprised. Next year, right? I will definitely prepare well, make sure I work hard when I go out, benefit the people, and not let my superiors down."
"It's not that I don't want to embarrass you, it's that I don't want to embarrass your partner. Su Ke is an ambitious person. I've heard that she's very ambitious in school too."
"You know so much." Secretary Song nodded with a smile, proudly saying, "Of course, she's always been outstanding. I will definitely strive to catch up with her and try not to embarrass her. But boss, after I leave, don't forget about me. If you come across any good policies, let me know."
Secretary Qiu said, "Don't think I don't know that you and Yan are cooperating. He's doing a great job behind the scenes, and you've contributed a lot."
Secretary Song said ingratiatingly, "Sir, I'm just doing my part. It's my way of indirectly serving the people."
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