Song Yuanshan took a bite of his steamed bun with a dark expression. "I have a lot of complaints about you. Why did you have to become a secretary instead of a proper soldier? If I hadn't lost this leg, I could still be taking a gun to the battlefield right now."
"Dad, don't look down on secretaries. Chairman Mao also had a secretary!"
"..." Song Yuanshan ate the cornbread in big bites.
Song's mother smiled and said, "Son, you and I don't need to listen to your father's opinions. Just listen to me and get married as soon as possible. Once you've married, I'll retire and take care of your child."
"..." Secretary Song immediately looked at Song Yuanshan, "Dad, let's talk some more."
Song's mother immediately slammed her hand on the table. "Comrade Song Dongzheng, you better behave yourself. Your attitude is incorrect. It's not in line with Party principles! Party members must obey the organization's arrangements, settle down and start a family as soon as possible, so that they can contribute to the revolutionary cause. You need to raise your ideological awareness!"
"I'll go meet with the female comrades tomorrow." Secretary Song stood up and yawned.
"Really?" Song's mother said seriously, "I'm warning you, you must find a comrade with strong party spirit, ideology and awareness."
"I understand." That's impossible.
When looking for a wife, you must find a gentle and virtuous one, otherwise what if your backyard catches fire?
...
Starting the second morning, Su Yu drank tea while reading some of her writings about collectively funded housing.
In fact, she didn't know much about collectively funded housing; she had only heard about it from someone in a government agency. Then, based on the specific circumstances of commercial housing, she made some modifications to ensure it met the needs of the times without overstepping any boundaries.
Based on Secretary Song's reactions yesterday, she was certain she could still intimidate Rao.
Now she wasn't going to keep Secretary Song hanging; she decided to show him all this directly. Consider it a stepping stone to getting to know him.
Anyway, she was sure that after a few more meals, she and Secretary Song would at least be familiar with each other, which would fulfill the boast she had made to Chairman Sun.
Moreover, if Lao Zhou and Lao Gao were both clever enough to come today, then by using Secretary Song as bait, she would have successfully infiltrated the circle of union secretaries in large provincial-level units.
While Su Yu was still pondering, Chairman Sun, who had been keeping an eye on the time, urged, "Su, it's time, let's set off quickly. Don't let the meal get hot."
Su Yu: "..." These days, if you skip work to go out for a meal, your boss will have to urge you.
Who is she doing all this for? Going out to eat all the time must be exhausting for her.
Because they left early, by the time they arrived at the restaurant, the workers who were leaving get off work were already starting to appear on the streets.
Su Yu thought she should be the first one to arrive. But as soon as she entered the restaurant, she saw three familiar faces. They were sitting around a table chatting, and upon seeing her, they stood up warmly, "Secretary Su is here!"
Sure enough, smelling the aroma of meat, these people ran faster than rabbits.
Su Yu smiled and said, "Oh, what a coincidence, to run into you here."
Secretary Zhou smiled and said, "Yes, we came to have dinner with Secretary Zhu, but we didn't expect to run into you. By the way, you're here for dinner too? Oh, right, did you hear that you wanted to have dinner with Secretary Song, Li?"
"Yes, we made the appointment yesterday." Su Yu pretended not to see through their thoughts and smiled as she sat down at the table next to her.
Secretary Gao quickly said, "Secretary Su, why are you sitting here? Since we've run into each other, let's sit together."
"This, this isn't a good idea," Su Yu said hesitantly.
"There's nothing wrong with it. Didn't I say I'd treat you? I'll treat you today," Secretary Zhou said.
Secretary Gao also said, "I should be the one paying. This time, I'll treat."
Fat Secretary Zhu slammed his hand on the table. "Stop arguing. This is my territory after all. This meal is on me. I haven't eaten with Secretary Su yet."
Seeing the three of them arguing, Su Yu looked troubled and said, "Don't fight. This meal can't be paid for by all three of you. Why don't you take turns paying? Secretary Song isn't just eating this one meal."
The three looked at each other and smiled. "Secretary Su is so smart. When Secretary Song arrives later, we must make an appointment. We need to get together again; we can't show favoritism."
Just as Su Yu finished negotiating the deal with them, Secretary Song arrived late.
Seeing the three people gathered around Su Yu's table, he raised his eyebrows high.
Su Yu stood up and said, "Secretary Song, you're here. What a coincidence! I just arrived and saw them. They insist on eating together. What do you think we should do? I'll listen to you. Anyway, my documents are all prepared, so it won't cause any delays."
Secretary Song secretly patted her pocket and coughed lightly, "Oh, I see. Let's all go together then. It'll be more fun with more people."
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