Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

Wang Quanyou's New Year's Day family dinner was very lavish, with all the dishes being authentic Shandong cuisine.

Unlike Nanjing cuisine, Shandong cuisine has less sweetness but more umami.

Perhaps because it was his first time trying Shandong cuisine, Qi Tongwei ate with particular relish.

Wang Quanyou lost the game but won in other areas, which made him even happier, and he kept serving him food.

With the plan initially set, the New Year's Day family dinner was a joyous and harmonious affair for both host and guests.

While Wang Quanyou was enjoying his meal, the Zhong family's banquet had already ended.

At this moment, Zhong Xiaoai was resting her head on her mother's lap, eating strawberries and watching TV.

Mrs. Zhong stroked her daughter's hair and complained softly.

"Girls grow up and leave home... I don't know what's so good about Qi Tongwei that he's bewitched you..."

Bianxi is cold, right? I heard from your dad that there's no heating there...

"You've never experienced hardship. Even taking a bath is a problem there. How could you possibly endure it..."

Zhong Xiaoai didn't want to listen to her mother's nagging, so she popped a strawberry into her mouth and said with a smile.

"Mom...wasn't it even harder when you were dating Dad...?"

I value the person, not their conditions...

If I'm looking for something suitable, I can just find one anywhere in the compound..."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Chung immediately chimed in.

"You should have looked in the compound..."

The young man from the Bao family got into the Ministry of Public Security, and the sixth son from the Xiao family also got into a ministry...

"Look at all these kids in the compound, aren't they all better than Qi Tongwei..."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai pouted and said in a deep voice.

"Mom, I've finally come back, so please stop nagging..."

Free love is a national policy; arranged marriages are illegal...

I just like Tongwei, I think Tongwei is the best...

Just as Mrs. Chung was about to speak, Chung Cheng-kuo walked over carrying a thermos.

He sat down on the sofa, smiled, and took over the conversation.

"I think Xiao Ai is right... Xiao Qi is indeed a good young man..."

He's insightful, capable, and a truly talented person...

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai immediately sat up, popped a strawberry into her father's mouth, and said with a smile.

"Mom, you're not as good as Dad. Look how discerning Dad is..."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Chung glanced at Chung Cheng-kuo and complained.

"Just keep spoiling him...their family backgrounds and upbringing are so different..."

Can daily life and dating be the same...?

Marriage is not just a matter between two people, it's the union of two families...

Before Mrs. Chung could finish speaking, Chung Cheng-kuo put down his teacup and said softly.

"Your mother is right about that; marriage is the union of two families..."

Speaking of family... I looked at Qi Tongwei's file, and this guy's life has really been quite bumpy...

My parents passed away early, and I was basically raised by the kindness of many families...

He also came from a poor family, no wonder he was able to gain a foothold in Bianxi...

Mrs. Chung was taken aback by what she heard, gave Chung Cheng-kuo a deep look, and didn't say anything more.

Seeing that his wife was silent, Zhong Zhengguo smiled and nodded slightly.

He reached out and patted Zhong Xiaoai's arm, then said with a smile.

"Xiao Ai, since your mom brought it up, let's have a proper talk..."

He paused slightly, his voice becoming more composed, and continued.

"I don't object to you dating Qi Tongwei..."

I, Chung Cheng-kuo, have no need to use my daughter for political marriages...

But have you considered what your marriage with Qi Tongwei will bring him...?

What changes will occur in your lives from now on...?

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai became more serious.

She put down the strawberries in her hand, hesitated for a moment, and said softly.

"Marrying Tongwei will definitely make his life better and better..."

As for my future life... I'll definitely be working in the system...

After we get married, we'll live together, learn together, and grow together...

Seeing Zhong Xiaoai's innocent answer, Zhong Zhengguo glanced at his daughter and said with a smile.

"Let's improve together... Xiao Ai, that's exactly what I'm most worried about..."

He placed the thermos on the table, organized his thoughts, and continued speaking.

"I am aware of what Qi Tongwei has done in Bianxi... He has progressed too quickly."

What do you think and say about others after you get married?

The pressure from public opinion is not to be ignored; will it affect him...?

Zhong Xiaoai is not simply a love-struck girl; she grew up in a compound.

Although Zhong Zhengguo only said one sentence, she had already understood the hidden meaning in his words.

After a long silence, she looked up at her father and said in a deep voice.

"At worst, we won't go back to the capital...we'll live in the western border region or in the eastern part of the country..."

Tongwei definitely has potential... As long as there's no deliberate suppression, I have great confidence in him..."

At this point, she lightly clenched her fist and added another sentence.

"Dad, a 27-year-old division-level cadre... with Tongwei's abilities, he might not be inferior to you..."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Zhengguo sighed and didn't respond.

He glanced at Zhong Xiaoai and changed the subject with a smile.

"Sigh, I've raised this daughter for nothing..."

When you came back for the New Year, you didn't even bring your dad anything; you just always side with outsiders...

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai rolled her eyes at Zhong Zhengguo and pouted, complaining.

"You're always trying to change the subject. You're wasting good stuff... You just take people's things and don't do anything in return..."

The New Year's goods are in your car. Tongwei brought you some wine from Bianxi and even slaughtered two sheep for you...

Judging by the time, it should arrive in another two or three days...

......

Compared to the harmonious atmosphere in the Zhong family, the atmosphere in the Zhao family of Handong was much more serious.

In the Zhao family's living room, Zhao Lichun sat in the center, with Zhao Xiaohui and Zhao Ruilong sitting on either side.

Zhao Lichun put down his teacup, glanced at Zhao Ruilong, and said in a deep voice.

"Ruilong, since you find a career in government uninteresting... then why not just step down?"

In the past two years, your sister has paved the way, so it's time for you to get some experience too.

After she gets married, you'll take over Huilong's business...

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruilong's face lit up with joy, and he immediately smiled and continued.

"I'll do whatever you say... You know, I really can't sit still in the office..."

A newspaper, a pot of tea, sitting there all day—it'd kill me...

Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Lichun waved his hand, signaling him to shut up.

He turned to look at Zhao Xiaohui and asked softly.

"Xiao Hui, what does the Li family mean in Hong Kong? Has the wedding date been set yet...?"

"You've been back for a while now, and I haven't heard you mention marriage at all..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiaohui frowned slightly.

She hesitated for a moment, bit her lower lip, and tentatively began to speak.

"Dad... I've had an idea lately. I feel that relying on the Li family for accounting isn't very reliable..."

I can register a company in Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands...that's a more reliable way to do it..."

Before Zhao Xiaohui could finish speaking, Zhao Lichun snorted coldly and reprimanded her.

"You have ideas? You don't need ideas... what you need is execution..."

After saying that, he glanced at Zhao Xiaohui, softened his tone slightly, and continued.

"Whether it's an offshore company or a company registered in Hong Kong, it doesn't affect the color..."

Don't be confrontational; everyone knows the truth—the marriage is just a pretense...

"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, the Li family won't dare to cause trouble..."