"Da Mao, Min Zhi, you're here for dinner too!"
While Xu Damao and Li Tong were arguing, Li Xuewu came out.
It turns out that Li Xuewu and Li Tong's father, Li Xuewen, had their families out for dinner together today. Both families are considered high-ranking official families, and they get together from time to time.
"Hello, Director Li. I've arrived here today and it's already noon, so I'm just about to grab a bite to eat."
Xu Damao and Wang Minzhi greeted each other. Wang Minzhi and Li Tong were good friends; Wang Minzhi got into the broadcasting station through Li Xuewu's connections, so Li Xuewu was also familiar with her.
"Since you're all here, let's have a meal together. We're all acquaintances," Li Xuewu invited.
So, everyone knows Li Xuewu is a bad guy, but he's accepted in most novels. This is because while he's a genuine villain, he's approachable, values talent, treats his own people well, and does things for money.
Xu Damao looked at Wang Minzhi and left the decision to her.
"Come on, my mom and aunt are here, you know them. Hurry up and go in, or they'll be unhappy."
As Li Tong spoke, she pushed Wang Minzhi inside, not even glancing at Xu Damao, but that didn't stop him from being shameless.
Once inside, Li Tong introduced everyone. It must be said that social classes exist in every era. The Li family was a well-off family, free from financial worries. Even in this day and age, they were easily distinguishable from the other diners.
Both aunties stared at Xu Damao.
"Xiao Xu, I don't see what's so great about you. How did you manage to snatch Minzhi away? Last time I even tried to introduce her to my nephew, but she didn't agree."
Li Tong's mother's words seemed a bit unreasonable at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they sounded like a compliment.
"Maybe it's the right time and the right person, or maybe I'm just shameless."
Xu Damao said.
"That's right. You've both reached the right time. Tongtong and Minzhi found such excellent young men without their families having to worry. And what about you? Last year during the Spring Festival, you promised your grandparents that you would settle your personal life this year."
Li Tong's mother asked about Li Tong.
"I said I'd try, but I can't just grab someone off the street and go," Li Tong replied weakly.
Next, Xu Damao and Wang Minzhi ate with them. They chatted as they ate, and Xu Damao was able to keep up with their conversation.
Facing Li Xuewu, a powerful figure in the factory, Xu Damao did not believe that this simple gathering would lead to his promotion. Instead, he maintained a good attitude and answered questions appropriately, which made the Li brothers think more highly of him.
Li Xuewen didn't know what he did, but judging from his clothes and speech, he should be a leader in some government department.
"Xiao Xu, you have a wide range of knowledge," Li Xuewen said.
"Uncle, I'm just talking theory. On the one hand, I like to read and study in my spare time, but I read a wide variety of books, broad but not deep. On the other hand, I'm a projectionist, so I often go to the countryside, and I see and hear a lot," Xu Damao said modestly.
"Xiao Xu is very good. Although he is a successor, he has strong work ability and good problem-solving skills. He is already the team leader."
It should be said that Xiao Xu has made contributions to the factory's publicity efforts.
Li Xuewu's words sounded very official, but his evaluation was certainly not low.
"Xiao Xu, the factory has three slots for workers to be transferred to cadre status this year. It is estimated that this will be discussed at the meeting at the end of the year."
You are still young and have a bright future. If you want to achieve something in administration, you can start preparing in advance.
Li Xuewu suddenly brought up this news.
"Thank you, Uncle Li. I also hope to better serve the people, so I will work hard."
Although it was just a piece of news, it was enough for Xu Damao to be grateful. Having this concrete information allowed him to plan ahead and explore potential avenues. Xu Damao also didn't express any desire for Li Xuewu's support.
Li Xuewu certainly has the ability, but he needs resources to exchange for it. Talking without substance is pointless. But when the time is right, Xu Damao will still visit the Zhao family.
While they were chatting here, four women were also talking quietly over there.
"Minzhi, are you really set on this guy? Why don't you reconsider?" Li Tong was still unwilling to give up. She had a very bad impression of Xu Damao from before.
"I'm getting on in years, you know. I've talked to my family, and they don't object," Wang Minzhi said. Despite her shyness, this young woman is decisive when it comes to important matters.
In this day and age, there are very few girls who can decide their own marriage. Wang Minzhi made her decision after being fooled by Xu Damao a few times, which is a kind of wisdom.
Then, the two aunties asked Xu Damao about various aspects of his life, including his personal life and family situation.
After listening, they had only one assessment: an ordinary person from an ordinary family. If it were their own daughter, they would definitely object, but she was a good match for Wang Minzhi's family.
They had their own standards for Li Tong's marriage; if someone didn't meet them, they wouldn't consider him. People in every era value marriage based on social standing, and no one can say that's wrong.
What was supposed to be a meal for two turned into a gathering of many people, and the meal didn't end until the waiter urged them to leave.
"This young Xu seems quite clever to me. Do you want to help him and bring him to your side?"
On the way home, Li Xuewen asked Li Xuewu.
"He's too young and his rank is too low. Let's wait and see. If he's capable and works with me, I can help him."
For Li Xuewu, there were too many young people reporting to him every day, and Xu Damao was just one insignificant one.
"Xu Damao has changed a lot recently. He's become much more proactive at work, but I wonder if he's just trying to impress Minzhi. Minzhi agreed to his proposal so quickly; I wonder if she'll regret it."
Li Tong said. Don't let her loud and boisterous manner fool you; coming from an official family, she's been exposed to such things since childhood and has developed a good eye for people.
"I think they're quite a good match. Minzhi is thrifty and hardworking, and Xiaoxu is positive and ambitious. Their future life should be good."
Li Tong's mother said.
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“Minzhi, I’ll take you to the gate of your compound this time,” Xu Damao said.
"Hehe, what a little scheme of yours. Alright, since you did well today, I'll give you this chance."
"How about giving me another chance to visit Uncle and Aunt sometime? Otherwise, it's not right for me to keep doing this sneakily."
"Why are you talking so rudely? Who's sneaking around with you? If you want to meet my parents, you'll have to keep up the good work."
Wang Minzhi said that's what she said, but she also plans to go home and discuss it properly with her parents. In this day and age, once people go out on dates, the next step is to meet their parents and then get married.
Besides, many neighbors saw them when they came back.
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