Family connections: From special recruitment by the county committee to the pinnacle of power

Liu Zhiqiang was completely shocked after hearing Xu Hansheng's words.

That's the daughter of the provincial Party committee's organization minister. Do you think just anyone can take her down?

Even if Tang Bing herself doesn't object, there are still two hurdles waiting for Xu Hansheng.

At least from the current perspective, Xu Hansheng really doesn't have the potential to become the grandson-in-law of the provincial party committee's organization minister.

How many lifetimes would it take for a section-level cadre in a county to be promoted to division-level cadre?

Even Tang Minghua wouldn't agree to let her daughter suffer with Xu Hansheng!

However, looking at Xu Hansheng's confident eyes, Liu Zhiqiang could only sigh and say, "Nephew, it's not that I mean to discourage you, but the gap between you and Tang Bing is just too big."

Xu Hansheng smiled faintly and said, "Those who travel far have a will, and those who act often succeed!"

"Besides, this matter has little to do with Uncle Liu. Even if I fail, I will bear all the consequences myself, and it won't involve Uncle Liu at all. Why wouldn't you be happy with that?"

Liu Zhiqiang gave a wry smile and said, "What you said makes sense. Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't say anything more. But you need to discuss this with your second uncle."

"Don't let anything happen and your second uncle blame me, as an elder, for not reminding you beforehand and for following a junior like you in reckless behavior."

Xu Hansheng smiled and nodded, saying, "Uncle Liu, I've already spoken to my second uncle. Don't worry, he won't blame you."

In fact, Xu Hansheng not only did not inform Xu Weimin about this matter, but he also did not mention it to his own parents.

Some things must be planned secretly and slowly; you must never let everyone know about them, or it will backfire.

Especially since Tang Bing's feelings for Xu Hansheng are just those of an ordinary friend, if someone around them stirs things up, it will be troublesome, and Tang Bing will inevitably distance herself from Xu Hansheng in the future.

Soon, Tang Bing returned to the private room, and Xu Hansheng handed her two tissues.

"Thanks!"

Tang Bing took the tissue, wiped her hands, and sat back down in her original seat.

At this point, Xu Hansheng steered the conversation to the main topic, saying, "If President Du goes to Yutong County for inspection in a few days, I think Secretary Qi will definitely arrange for our department and the investment promotion team to go with him."

"Sister Tang Bing, you must be careful to act according to the situation, especially when toasting President Du. Be careful not to make any mistakes!"

Afterwards, Xu Hansheng briefly explained the rules of the dinner table to Tang Bing.

Tang Bing listened attentively, nodding repeatedly, "Yes, I've got it!"

After chatting with Liu Zhiqiang for a while, Xu Hansheng got up to say goodbye and leave.

Liu Zhiqiang saw Xu Hansheng and Tang Bing off to their car before turning back to settle the bill.

Seeing this, Tang Bing asked, somewhat puzzled, "Shouldn't we be the ones treating?"

While instructing Old Chen to drive, Xu Hansheng said to Tang Bing, "On the surface, that's the logic, but in reality, we're here to protect Liu Zhiqiang's interests and to communicate with him in advance."

"In other words, he is the real beneficiary, so treating him to dinner is a must."

Tang Bing nodded slightly, looked Xu Hansheng up and down and said, "I really didn't realize you were such a seasoned veteran, so knowledgeable about the etiquette at the dinner table."

"You weren't always going to drinking parties when you were in college, were you?"

It's normal for a rich second-generation like Xu Hansheng to inevitably get to know some shady characters in society and frequently indulge in lavish meals and drinks.

However, Tang Bing has never had a good impression of this kind of person.

The children of high-ranking officials despise this kind of person the most; they think they're so important just because they have a little money.

Little do they know that while they may be complacent for a time, they will all be made examples of wrongdoing once the policy winds change. At that point, even the Emperor himself will be unable to save them!

If Xu Hansheng has any connection with these people, he will inevitably be implicated by them in the future.

If that's the case, Tang Bing should consider whether she should keep a certain distance from Xu Hansheng.

Previously, although he and Xu Hansheng had some contact, they were not in the same department, so their contact was not frequent and their interests were not closely intertwined. But now it's different.

She and Xu Hansheng not only worked in the same department, but also had to interact frequently because of Tiancheng Holdings.

Therefore, it would be best to avoid being implicated.

Xu Hansheng naturally understood what Tang Bing meant, so he said, "When I was in college, my advisor and several professors thought highly of me and hoped that I could stay at the university to teach."

"So, I'm often invited to business dinners. These kinds of etiquette are things that young people wouldn't understand."

"Most of it I learned was from my professors in the business department."

"Thanks to Sister Tang Bing for reminding me, I really should go and thank Professor Hu properly when I'm not so busy anymore!"

These words cleverly answered Tang Bing's inner question and fully revealed Xu Hansheng's gratitude.

Sometimes, the art of language is not just about answering the other person's question on the surface, but about giving them a psychological, underlying answer.

Otherwise, everyone can say nice things, so why can't you say things that resonate with other people?

It's like an old classmate you haven't contacted in years suddenly calling you, saying they heard you have a Level 8 English certificate, and they seem quite envious.

At this point, most people will start showing off their sense of superiority.

But next, this old classmate will most likely ask you to tutor his son, who is going to high school, in English.

At this point, refusing is not an option, but not refusing means becoming unpaid laborers.

The correct way to respond is to first agree, and then complain to the other party that although you have an English Level 8 certificate, you have forgotten it all over the years.

Many translation tasks in our workplace are done using software translation, with the remaining text being polished by the translators to get by.

This is giving the other person a potential answer: Don't fucking come to me with similar things, I fucking don't know how!

It will neither hurt feelings nor make you feel awkward.

After listening to Xu Hansheng's explanation, Tang Bing nodded repeatedly. Being recognized by both the university's advisor and professors meant that Xu Hansheng was not only good at handling things, but also outstanding in terms of ability!

This dispelled Tang Bing's concerns.

Soon, the car slowly drove into Yutong County. Driver Lao Chen deliberately slowed down and asked Xu Hansheng, "Boss, where are we going now?"

As he spoke, Old Chen glanced at Tang Bing through the rearview mirror.

Xu Hansheng turned to Tang Bing and said, "Sister Tang Bing, I'll have Lao Chen drive directly to the entrance of your apartment complex. It's so late; if something happens, I'll blame myself to death!"

Tang Bing originally didn't want Xu Hansheng to deliver it, but Xu Hansheng had already gone this far, and it would indeed be a bit unreasonable to refuse.

So he finally spoke, "Bishuiwan Residential Area, North Gate!"

Old Chen responded and turned the car around, heading towards Bishui Bay.

A short while later, the car slowly came to a stop. Xu Hansheng casually opened the car door and said to Tang Bing, "Sister Tang Bing, I'll walk you to the door!"

Tang Bing hesitated for a moment, but did not object, and then walked side by side with Xu Hansheng.

As they were crossing the road, there was suddenly a small puddle ahead. Xu Hansheng quickly grabbed Tang Bing's hand and pulled her tightly into his arms, saying, "Sister Tang Bing, be careful, there's water ahead."

Tang Bing lost her balance instantly when Xu Hansheng pulled her like that, and her body uncontrollably fell into Xu Hansheng's arms.

Just then, a figure suddenly sprang out from under the shade of a tree by the roadside, pointing at Xu Hansheng and roaring, "Hey kid, what are you doing? Let go of Bingbing!"