Secretary Hao then said, "I don't know the specifics either. How about this, Director Chen of the local education bureau is my former subordinate. Song, go and find out more from him. Remember, no matter where you are, you must guard against arrogance and extravagance, and serve the people well."
Secretary Song smiled gratefully and said, "Thank you for your guidance. I will definitely work hard and be a good public servant."
After sitting for a while, Secretary Song and Su Yu were about to go to Director Xiao's house. After all, Director Xiao had been the one who brought them together in the first place.
Secretary Hao's wife saw the two of them off.
Su Yu took Secretary Hao's wife's hand and thanked her. After these few interactions, she had a general understanding of Secretary Hao's wife's character. She was much more adaptable than Secretary Hao.
“Auntie, Dongzheng and I remember the kindness you and Secretary Hao have shown us. To be honest, Secretary Hao is like a mentor to me. I learned a lot from him back then. No matter how far I go in the future, I will always remember my mentor.”
Secretary Hao's wife also understood the hidden meaning in Su Yu's words.
A mentor has taught a promising student, and naturally, there should be a reward for him in the future.
Song's partner hopes that her husband, Lao Hao, can give them more guidance in the future.
Secretary Hao's wife felt that this kind of thing, which only required talking, was very worthwhile.
"Old Hao isn't a talkative man, but he's definitely a good-hearted one. He's actually very happy that you came to see him. He even had an extra cup of tea just now. You should come visit often in the future."
Su Yu said with a smile, "As long as you and Secretary Hao don't mind, we will definitely come often. By the way, you and Secretary Hao must come next week."
"Okay, I'll definitely go," said Secretary Hao's wife with a smile.
After leaving Secretary Hao's house, the two went to Director Xiao's place at the Municipal Women's Federation.
Secretary Song asked curiously, "I didn't expect Secretary Hao to actually be willing to give me a connection. I was wondering how I would make a move if I couldn't hold on any longer." In government agencies, everyone has their own circles. Unless it's a true superior-subordinate relationship, senior leaders usually won't help mentor other people's subordinates.
"Look at the women here, don't they know what 'wife diplomacy' is? You and I, no matter how tough a man is outside, he'll be skinned alive at home. A few whispers in the pillow, and his thoughts can completely change. After all, the person who understands you best in this world is your bedmate." When she used to negotiate business deals, the first person she'd win over was the other party's wife. Of course, this bedmate wasn't necessarily their legal wife. Who can blame her for the many flaws in future men?
Upon hearing this, Secretary Song suddenly realized the truth and wholeheartedly agreed. If Comrade Su were to whisper sweet nothings in his ear, he certainly wouldn't be able to resist.
Wait, pillow talk... Madam diplomacy... He looked at Su Yu and suddenly felt a surge of joy.
Comrade Su is his wife.
At Secretary Hao's home, his wife was whispering sweet nothings in his ear.
"Song is so young and already has such a promising future. If you can lend a hand, do so. Once he's really promoted, you won't even have a chance to get involved. It's just a matter of talking."
Secretary Hao said sternly, "Is this something that can be done with just words? If I open my mouth, I have to send someone out. If I greet someone below, I'm using my influence."
"What's wrong with having a good face? You act like those people really care about you. Use your face while people still remember you. Once your old subordinates retire and forget you, you'll be useless. Train Song now, and when he rises to prominence, won't he remember you? Besides, I think Song is a good kid, a good cadre in the future. You're a veteran cadre in the organization, isn't it your duty to train young people? Don't think I don't know that you veteran cadres love to bully young people, just like when you first came here, a bunch of people bullied you. If Song goes down to the grassroots, he'll be bullied too, and how much time will he waste by the time he figures things out?"
After finishing her sentence, Secretary Hao's wife took a sip of water. "Old Hao, you've always been an upright man, and no one in our family has benefited from your kindness. I don't expect anything from you anymore. I'm not asking you to do anything against your conscience, but just to help Young Master Song take the wrong path. In the future, if Young Master Song remembers this old friendship, even if we're gone, at least when your eldest grandson takes the wrong path, someone will be there to help him."
These words struck a chord with Secretary Hao. He had been true to everyone in his life, except his family.
To avoid suspicion, he even tried to transfer his son and daughter to other places, and even forbade his daughter from working in government agencies.
"Alright, I'll give you some pointers later."
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