"..." Secretary Song remained silent for a moment, then said, "This is what I was thinking. I'm a progressive young person, and I've already gone to university, so I sent her to university. We'll get married when she makes a name for herself in her studies."
The elderly couple were stunned for a moment upon hearing this. Mr. Song slammed his fist on the table in anger, "What are you saying? You want her to go to university before you marry her? You're being a scoundrel!"
"This is my progressive thinking," Secretary Song said proudly. "We are all idealistic and promising young people. You were able to delay your marriage for so long because of fighting the Japanese, and I could do the same. So don't worry about getting married. When it comes to national affairs, marriage can be postponed."
Mr. Song: "..." All he does is make up grand theories! I should have never let this brat go to school. He hasn't learned any skills, just this ability to make up nonsense.
"Let's put this aside for now. Su Yu just went to be Secretary Hao's temporary secretary. It won't look good if things go wrong. Let's wait a while."
After Secretary Song went back to her room, Father Song was still about to slam his fist on the table.
Song Ma said, "What's there to be angry about? Didn't you see how pleased he was? Do you really believe what he said? I was only thinking of waiting a few years for Su's education."
"..." Song's father said, "I know I just wanted an excuse to scold him. But since it's a woman's idea, let's not rush it."
Song Ma nodded, "Yes, it's not easy for us women. It's so rare that we now have gender equality, and it's a good thing that women can have their own ideals."
In the room, Secretary Song sat at the table, flipping through a photo album. Looking at a large group photo, he smiled and said to the picture, "I've found a girlfriend, a very nice girl."
In the dilapidated hospital ward, a young child lay on the bed, surrounded by a group of teenagers.
"Dongzi, Dongzi, you must hang in there and grow up well. Only when you grow up can you get married. A wife is so wonderful. She will cook delicious food for you and give you babies."
"Yes, Dongzi, once you have a child, you can go to war and let your child catch fish for you."
“Dongzi, haven’t you always wanted to see a peaceful future? Your child will definitely be able to see it someday. Have him burn it for you.”
He was promptly beaten up after saying that.
The child on the bed, tears streaming down his face, watched his friends' antics with a smile. He wanted to live, to grow up alongside them, to get married together, to have children together.
...
Su Yu went back to work the next day. Secretary Yan didn't inquire about how she did on the exam. She simply assumed Su Yu was back from vacation and continued to assign her work as usual.
"I'm leaving next week. Is everything settled?"
Secretary Yan asked.
Su Yu smiled and said, "Thanks to Secretary Yan's careful guidance, I think I should be able to get started now."
"Okay, for the next few days, you'll be working independently. I won't be taking you along. Let's see how well you handle things. Comrade Su Yu, you must remember, although you're just a temporary secretary, there's no distinction between temporary and permanent staff around a leader, only between those who perform well and those who don't."
Hearing Secretary Yan's words, Su Yu nodded solemnly, "Thank you for reminding me, I will definitely keep it in mind."
She knew the logic, but the fact that the other person said those words clearly showed some sincerity.
Secretary Yan smiled slightly. He was quite satisfied with Su Yu's recent performance. She was honest and hardworking, and didn't try to curry favor with Secretary Hao. She acted with great discretion. Naturally, he wanted to reciprocate in kind.
While I'm still here, I might as well help her out; it'll be a good way to build a positive relationship.
After all, people with this kind of behavior might not go very far in the future.
Secretary Yan kept his word. When Secretary Hao held a meeting in the morning, he had Su Yu follow behind Secretary Hao and take meeting minutes.
This was also the first time Su Yu had appeared before these city leaders as Secretary Hao's secretary.
When Su Yu arrived at the conference room, she exchanged a brief nod with Secretary Song. Their eyes subtly sparkled with affection.
Su Yu calmly followed Secretary Hao to the head table. Secretary Song sat behind Mayor Qiu, and thinking about Su Yu's look just now, he loosened his collar and took a sip of tea.
Vice Mayor Qiu tilted his head and said in a low voice, "Song, are you nervous?"
"No, it's just hot."
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