Nominal: Intercepting Zhong Xiaoai, Dominating Handong

Professor Gao has indeed entered politics!

Moreover, he was directly appointed to the important position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Luzhou City!

This was clearly inseparable from the support of Liang Qunfeng, the provincial political and legal affairs secretary who appreciated him.

"It's Teacher Gao!" Zhong Xiaoai recognized her and said in surprise.

"Professor Gao has become the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission? I really didn't expect that."

Although Gu Yun and Ling Fei didn't know much about Gao Yuliang, they could tell from their son and daughter-in-law's tone that he was an extraordinary figure, and they also marveled at him.

Gu Mingyuan was filled with mixed emotions.

He recalled Gao Yuliang's eloquent and erudite style in the classroom at Handong University, quoting classical texts and speaking with great fluency.

I remembered how he had looked up to me and encouraged me to go to his office more often to talk to him.

I also recalled how, upon graduation, he earnestly hoped to stay at the university for graduate studies…

Time flies, and I chose to work at the grassroots level, now following Secretary Pei in Pingzhou.

Professor Gao, on the other hand, moved from his study to the more complex front lines of politics and law.

The trajectory of life is truly wondrous.

He keenly realized that Gao Yuliang's appointment as secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Lüzhou might have some subtle effects on him.

After all, Secretary Pei Yihong and Secretary Liu Chengfeng of Luzhou had a close personal relationship, and he himself had a teacher-student relationship with Teacher Gao.

This relationship may become an invisible bond at some point in the future.

Sure enough, a few days later, after listening to a report on the recent progress of the airport project, Pei Yihong asked seemingly casually, "Mingyuan, Professor Gao Yuliang of the Department of Political Science and Law at Handong University is your teacher, right?"

Gu Mingyuan's heart skipped a beat, and he answered frankly, "Yes, Secretary Pei. Professor Gao was my jurisprudence professor, and he took good care of me during my time at school. I just saw on the news that he has been transferred to Luzhou to serve as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission."

Pei Yihong nodded, tapping his finger lightly on the table: "Yes, Comrade Yuliang is a scholar-type cadre with a deep theoretical foundation. Secretary Liang Qunfeng appreciates him highly. This promotion is a good example of making the best use of his talents. Luzhou and our Pingzhou are not far apart. When Secretary Liu Chengfeng spoke to me on the phone, he mentioned this new partner and spoke highly of him."

He paused, then looked at Gu Mingyuan: "Early next month, I'll be going to Luzhou to discuss some cooperation intentions between the two places in terms of transportation connectivity with Secretary Liu Chengfeng. Get ready to come with me. Perhaps you'll get to meet your mentor then."

Gu Mingyuan immediately understood Pei Yihong's intention.

This is both a personal gesture, giving him the opportunity to reunite with his mentor, and may also contain work-related considerations, using this teacher-student relationship to add some lubrication to future cooperation between Pingzhou and Luzhou.

"Yes, Secretary Pei! I will definitely be prepared." Gu Mingyuan suppressed his excitement and answered calmly.

On June 5, Pei Yihong led a delegation from Pingzhou City to Luzhou.

As an accompanying staff member, Gu Mingyuan once again set foot on this familiar land.

It has only been a little over half a year since he left at the end of last year, but his state of mind has changed drastically.

The meeting between the main leaders of Pingzhou and Lüzhou was held in a friendly and warm atmosphere. (Pei)

Yi Hong and Liu Chengfeng reached a broad consensus on issues such as jointly striving for a highway project connecting the two places, strengthening the sharing of tourism resources, and promoting the circulation of agricultural products.

Gu Mingyuan was responsible for recording the key points of the meeting, and occasionally supplemented some specific data and information when Pei Yihong needed it, showing a calm and proper demeanor.

After the talks, Liu Chengfeng hosted a banquet for Pei Yihong and his delegation at the Luzhou Hotel.

To Gu Mingyuan's surprise, yet also to his surprise, Gao Yuliang attended the banquet.

"Secretary Yi Hong, welcome, welcome!" Liu Chengfeng warmly shook hands with Pei Yi Hong, then looked at Gu Mingyuan behind him.

"Comrade Mingyuan, we meet again! You're now a favorite of Secretary Pei, and your reputation is widespread! Even we in Luzhou have heard about your great contributions to Pingzhou Airport!"

"Secretary Liu, you flatter me. It's all thanks to Secretary Pei's excellent leadership. I was just doing my job," Gu Mingyuan quickly replied modestly.

At this moment, Gao Yuliang stepped forward with a smile. He first greeted Pei Yihong and Liu Chengfeng, then his gaze gently fell on Gu Mingyuan, and he extended his hand: "Mingyuan, it's been a long time."

Gu Mingyuan quickly stepped forward, grasped Gao Yuliang's hands with both, and said with heartfelt respect, "Professor Gao, it's been a long time! Congratulations!"

Gao Yuliang squeezed his hand tightly, his eyes filled with relief and emotion: "Yes, I never expected that we, teacher and student, would meet again on such an occasion. I've heard about what you did in Pingzhou, it was very good, extremely good! You didn't let the school down, nor did you disappoint my expectations."

Pei Yihong laughed from the side, "Secretary Yuliang, your student is remarkable! He has a keen eye, dares to think and act, and is also very patient. He's the one who made the greatest contribution to our Pingzhou Airport project!"

Gao Yuliang smiled with pride: "Secretary Yi Hong is good at recognizing and appointing people. It is Mingyuan's good fortune to be able to learn and train under your guidance."

The atmosphere at the banquet was harmonious.

Pei Yihong, Liu Chengfeng, Gao Yuliang, and others chatted and laughed, exchanging ideas about work and discussing current events and interesting anecdotes.

Gu Mingyuan kept to his place, sitting quietly at the lower end of the table, only occasionally offering a few polite answers when the teachers asked him questions.

During the meal, Gao Yuliang mentioned something, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness: "Speaking of which, our department's teacher, Liang Lu, still thinks about Mingyuan. She was quite disappointed for a while when Mingyuan got married to Xiao Ai."

Upon hearing this, Liu Chengfeng joked, "Oh? Is that so? I heard that Secretary Liang's daughter has very high standards, but a talented young man like Mingyuan is indeed very likable."

Gao Yuliang shook his head and lowered his voice: "Later, her attention turned to Qi Tongwei, the student council president who was a year ahead of Mingyuan. Tongwei is quite capable, but his family is poor."

"Liang Lu pursued him quite aggressively, but... Tong Wei seemed reluctant, as if he still had feelings for Chen Yang. Liang Lu argued with her father, Secretary Liang, quite a bit about this."

Gu Mingyuan listened quietly, understanding the situation.

He had already experienced Liang Lu's personality firsthand.

Senior Qi Tongwei is exceptionally capable and has high aspirations. Asking him to accept this kind of relationship, which carries connotations of charity and exchange, would likely cause him great inner turmoil.

This is yet another complicated and tangled mess.

After the banquet, Gao Yuliang took some time to chat with Gu Mingyuan alone in the hotel's tea room.

"Mingyuan, I am very happy to see your achievements today," Gao Yuliang said sincerely, sipping his tea.

"You've taken a very solid and commendable path. Starting from the bottom and working your way up step by step, you've now seized a major opportunity like the airport. Your future is limitless."

"Teacher Gao, please don't say that. I still have a lot to learn." Gu Mingyuan poured him more tea.