It's better to conquer them than to command the steel torrent

Chapter 50｜Aftermath

As the new year arrives, troubles arise one after another.

As expected, factional violence broke out, and various attacks on Minsheng followed one after another.

Right in the coastal areas, starting with a joint letter, accusations were listed one after another.

First, it was revealed that part of the funds allocated for the construction of the new Dongcang State Hospital No. 920 was missing, involving 3000 million yen; then it was revealed that there was insider trading in a railway renovation project between Runzhou Prefecture and Songjiang Prefecture, involving at least million yen.

Nowadays, a Hozon 8999 Series sedan costs only 1030 yuan, and a Changle-class destroyer costs only million yuan.

If true, this would be a major case.

The attack is directed at the loser.

This kind of public project must be discussed and voted on by the local advisory council. As a councilor of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions and a member of the People's Livelihood Party, business and renovation are inevitably affected.

"Will this implicate many people?" Wei Shuhua was worried.

"Maybe, but there are limits and it won't expand further." Shang Yuxiu comforted his wife in turn.

Struggles are common throughout history, both in China and abroad. To put it bluntly, it's the same thing.

In places where the ecology is normal, the struggle has a strict bottom line - the purpose is to destroy the opponent's future, not to harm lives.

If you have done nothing wrong, you don't have to worry about ghosts knocking on your door. Even if you are thrown dirty water, the only thing you can do is to quit politics. If you engage in intrigue and quarreling in the meeting hall all day long, it is better for you not to be a member of parliament!

Shang Yuxiu has figured it out in the past few days and just faces it calmly.

"There will probably be investigators coming this month. I'll handle it, and you just do your thing." He instructed Shang Ke.

Shang Ke was optimistic about this and was not distracted too much by this series of events.

A few days after New Year's Day, he headed north with Jian Keqiu.

Of course, the first stop is Tuzhong.

It was the twelfth lunar month, and the peaks of Langya Mountain were shrouded in misty clouds, appearing only partially visible.

There are several rows of independent houses on the east slope, one of which is the Jian family.

Stopping in front of the gate, Jian Keqiu tilted her head and asked with a smile, "How do you feel? Are you scared?"

Shang Ke, dressed in a gray-green uniform, straightened his hat and waved his hand dismissively, "You're talking as if this is a den of dragons and tigers."

"You're not usually like this."

"Just a little nervous, that's all."

Jian Keqiu smiled sweetly and jokingly said, "A little? Ninety percent?"

She shouted, and soon the sound of footsteps approaching was heard in the yard.

The door is open.

The person who came to open the door was a girl in a red jacket.

"Ah? My sister is back?" Jian Xi looked at Shang Moumou and asked curiously, "Is this... my brother-in-law?"

This kid is really good at talking! You really deserve the red envelope!
Shang Ke couldn't help but laugh, and he took out a red envelope he had prepared in advance and handed it to the girl.

But he soon stopped laughing.

Because before I walked into the hall, I saw Mr. and Mrs. Jian standing side by side, looking at this side from a distance.

Jian Keqiu spoke softly, reminding him to stay calm.

Shang Ke walked forward with confidence and greeted them, "Hello, uncle and aunt."

Lao Deng! I'm here to trick your daughter back home!
Shang gave Jian Cheng a very good first impression, he was a handsome man.

It was even better for Lin Mengzhen. Shang gave her the feeling of being neat and open-minded, with an extraordinary bearing. At first glance, he was a great young man of the motherland with a bright future!
She greeted him, "Come in quickly, it's quite cold outside." Basic etiquette is essential, and Shang Ke carefully purchased a gift before visiting.

It is a pity that Jian Keqiu does not care about her parents. She cannot tell what their favorite hobbies are, so Shang Ke can only try to buy some mediocre things.

He placed three gifts of greeting on the table: deer antlers, ginseng, and finely packaged aged rice wine. He pretended to be reserved and said, "I'm not sure what uncle and aunt like, so I brought some of the general ideas."

It’s enough as long as the meaning is conveyed, the main thing is whether the sincerity is there.

"It's okay, I'm fine. You must have come all the way here by boat and car. Let's sit down and chat." Lin Mengzhen smiled and was very enthusiastic.

"I heard from Qiu'er that Xiaoshang, are you doing well in your military service?" Jian Cheng asked first.

Shang Ke replied truthfully, "It's okay. I was originally in Xijing, but I went to Ganden for further studies last year and just graduated last month. I'm not sure where I'll be transferred to next."

On the side, Jian Keqiu watched the entire question-and-answer process silently with an expressionless face.

For the next eight hours, the outgoing Mr. Shang received warm hospitality from the Jian family.

He did not plan to stay overnight as he had to return to Ganden early the next day, so he said goodbye to the Jian family.

It was dark, and the laughter and chatter that had lasted for half a day died down.

In the living room, Lin Mengzhen commented with a smile on her face, "This son-in-law is very good. He is handsome and graceful. It's really a rare thing that Qiu'er can snatch him away."

Compared to her contentment, Jian Cheng was much more cautious.

He paced back and forth, his hands behind his back, and said worriedly, "That's true, but his family is probably having a hard time right now. With the clique ganging up on those who dissent and kicking someone when they're down, it's hard to say whether a politician can get away with it unscathed."

What Jian Cheng is worried about is the turmoil in the political arena.

If they get engaged...will Shang be implicated? Will Jian Keqiu also suffer?

As a father, he was unwilling to put his daughter in danger.

"It can't be that harsh, right? This isn't the life-and-death party struggles of the late Ming Dynasty." Lin Mengzhen felt that her husband was worrying too much.

"Well, that's true, but..."

"Besides, isn't the trend right now to expand the army? My son-in-law has such excellent talent. If he gets the right time, he will definitely become a great man in the future, maybe even a general or a prime minister."

Hearing Lin Mengzhen's words, Jian Cheng remained silent.

In fact, the couple had been doubting their lives in the past few years. They even thought that their eldest daughter had a problem with her sexual orientation. Later, when their youngest daughter told them the truth, they were overjoyed.

The two were discussing inside, unaware that there was a figure eavesdropping outside the door.

a long time.

Jian Keqiu's door was pushed open, and the figure came in quietly.

"What did you find out?" Jian Keqiu asked her sister with a blushing face.

Jian Xi repeated the conversation she had overheard in detail, then stared at her with wide eyes.

"Take it, don't spend it carelessly."

"Thank you sister!"

Jian Xi left happily with the two bills.

At such a young age, he plays the role of a double spy and makes money from both ends. What a clever little boy.

Jian Keqiu, with a helpless look on his face, laughed silently, then sighed softly.

She knew that her mother still had a lot of say in her family, mainly because of her personality. Her father was sometimes more cautious and indecisive.

In this case, this matter is basically over, and I can finally focus on other things, she thought.

(End of this chapter)