Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

But there are still some clever people. For example, a vice governor surnamed Wang directly attacked the other side: "Vice Governor Huang, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

A bald, middle-aged man sitting opposite him was taken aback. What opinion could he possibly have? Just echoing his sentiments?

"Comrades, you all heard what Governor Pei just said. That resounding statement came from a college student. This represents a demonstration of our country's educational achievements. I believe that in the future, more outstanding talents like Comrade Shijun will emerge like bamboo shoots after a spring rain."

"But then again, I feel like cursing," Vice Governor Wang said, his gaze sweeping over the crowd before landing on Vice Governor Huang opposite him. "Comrade Shijun is from Han University, a university student. Don't we have any universities in Linjiang? If I remember correctly, there's one about five kilometers from here, and it's quite strong. Why haven't any universities in Linjiang produced a student like Comrade Shijun?"

"Putting everything else aside, the university representative who spoke at the commendation ceremony even stuttered a bit."

"It can't be that education in Linjiang is backward and the students are inherently inferior, right? So where does the problem lie?"

"I don't understand. I would like to ask Vice Governor Huang, who is in charge of education, to share his views."

Damn it, Vice Governor Huang finally realized what was going on; it was all about him.

I only blocked your son-in-law's promotion back then, calling on me at every meeting. Didn't I give him compensation afterwards?

This time, while secretly praising Governor Pei's son-in-law, they also subtly criticized me.

"Wang Dapao, stop spouting nonsense! I've only been the vice governor for a few days, not even half a year!" Vice Governor Huang, also known for his fiery temper, glanced at the composed Pei Yihong and continued, "Yes, as universities, Han University produced a talent like Chu Shijun, while Linjiang didn't. I, as the vice governor, bear some responsibility for that, but you can't blame me entirely, can you?"

"People are inherently independent individuals. It's normal for them to have different thoughts, even among top university students. We can't just condemn all of Linjiang's educational achievements outright."

"Furthermore, let's not talk about the student's stuttering. Considering his status, he's just a student. How could he not be nervous in front of so many leaders? When you first joined the company, could you speak on stage without batting an eye? And, to some extent, doesn't his stuttering indicate that the child was excited and moved by the recognition he received?"

Anyone can wave a big flag and label people.

Pei Yihong picked up his cup and took a sip of water. Seeing this, the secretary-general immediately understood and stepped in to smooth things over.

"Alright, Vice Governor Wang and Vice Governor Huang, please say less. This is a government meeting with a specific agenda, not a debate. Let's not get sidetracked."

Seeing that the secretary-general had spoken, the two vice governors glanced at Pei Yihong in the main seat and said nothing more.

"Hehe, Comrade Wei Qun raised this question for the sake of education in our province," Executive Vice Governor Zhao Anbang said with a smile. Then he turned to Vice Governor Huang and said, "Comrade Zhiguang, since Comrade Wei Qun has brought it up, why don't you take this opportunity to communicate with the comrades in the Department of Education after you go down there and strengthen the ideological construction of college students? With the reform and opening up, the innovative ideas of these young people should be promoted even more."

"Okay, Governor Pei, Comrade Anbang, I will go down and discuss this with my comrades, and we will put some effort into it." Vice Governor Huang nodded.

"It's not just universities; we also need to address primary and secondary schools. That's the foundation. There's also the issue of enrollment rates; we need to come up with a plan," Pei Yihong said. Seeing that Vice Governor Huang agreed, he changed the subject, "Now, back to the main topic. In Linjiang, with tens of millions of people, the rural and urban populations are very clearly differentiated."

"Now we see more cars on the city streets, shops everywhere, and the level of economic development has improved significantly compared to the past, but what about the countryside? These scattered places are attached to the outside of the city clusters, and I think we don't pay enough attention to them."

"I think we should turn our attention to the countryside, go out and visit people, and talk to them."

After he finished speaking, Zhao Anbang nodded and said, "I think Governor Pei's suggestion is perfectly feasible. We should go down and take a look; we might even gain some unexpected insights."

Others: "I think it's a good idea."

"Alright, Xiao Li, take notes," Pei Yihong nodded and said to the secretary who was taking notes, "Form a document proposal as soon as possible after the meeting, and I will submit it to the Provincial Standing Committee for a decision."

"Now, comrades, let's all share our thoughts on how this work should be done and how to implement it..."

……

Talking two ends.

Meanwhile, Pei Qianqian finally got out of bed around nine o'clock, urged by Zhou Yuwen.

"Oh dear, Mom, it's a holiday, can't I even sleep in?"

While washing up, Pei Qianqian muttered that she had been exhausted these past few days. Although plowing the fields was enjoyable, it was still like working a tractor.

"Shijun has come all the way to Linjiang, and instead of taking him out for a stroll, you're just sleeping in at home," Zhou Yuwen said as she combed her hair. "Shijun will be a politician in the future, so he should make more friends. Yuting is also back from her holiday. She came to visit you a couple of days ago with her boyfriend. You young people should get to know each other better."

When Chu Shijun's future was mentioned, Pei Qianqian stopped dawdling and even brushed her teeth much faster.

"Soon, then we won't be coming back for lunch."

"What's the rush? You get ready first. I'll go call Yuting and ask her," Zhou Yuwen said as she combed Yuting's hair. As she walked away, she sighed, "Girls grow up and leave home; she's not even married yet, and she's already getting anxious."

After a while, Zhou Yuwen found Pei Qianqian and said, "It's arranged. Yuting is going to Tianxin Lake around 10:30. She said she's going on a picnic. I told her not to come pick her up. You and Shijun can go directly there. Xiao Hu will take you."

……

Around 10 o'clock, Pei Qianqian and Chu Shijun arrived at Tianxin Lake.

Tianxin Lake is not large and is located in the suburbs. The surrounding area is very flat. It has been named for a long time, and a park has been built around it.

The two strolled hand in hand along the lake, with Pei Qianqian chattering away.

"Shijun, that Yuting is three years older than me. She's a graduate student at Peking University. Her grandfather is Minister Bai. Linjiang is her hometown. She only comes back to stay during holidays. Oh, by the way, she also has a boyfriend who is four years older than her. He's not in politics, but someone in his family works in the government..."

"If there are other people around later, I'll let you know if I know them."

In just a few words, Pei Qianqian revealed everything about her best friend Bai Yuting, almost to the point of showing Chu Shijun her household registration book.

"Minister Bai, is that the one from the organization run by my aunt's husband?"

Pei Qianqian nodded.

Good heavens, there are no ordinary people among them.