In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

Standing up and pointing at Tang Chuchu, Chen Yanshi issued an ultimatum.

"Chen Hai, I'm just asking you, do you want this vixen or me, your father? You choose!"

The difficult choice between the two options fell on Chen Hai's head, leaving him in a bind. Feeling Tang Chuchu's tearful face in his arms, and glancing up at his furious father, Chen Hai chose to remain silent.

Chen Hai's silence caused Chen Yanshi's blood pressure to continue to rise.

Finally, his eyes rolled back and he collapsed.

"dad!"

An hour later, at the First People's Hospital of Jingzhou City.

This is Chen Yanshi's third time in jail. The first time was due to fractures in both arms, the second time was due to a sudden cerebral hemorrhage, and although this time it was not as serious as the last time and the rescue was timely, no one can predict luck.

Outside the ward, Chen Hai and Tang Chuchu remained silent. The contest between T0 players ended with the veteran player winning by feigning illness.

"Hai Zi, explain yourself clearly!"

Wang Fuzhen looked at her son in front of her and then glanced at her husband lying in the ward. Unlike Chen Yanshi, she didn't object right away.

His own son was different from those who took over other people's businesses; Chen Hai had a son with his own blood.

Moreover, Chen Hai is the district head of Guangming District, unlike a businessman. No matter how bold Tang Chuchu is, she knows that it is almost impossible to fool such a family.

"Mom, this is what happened..."

After listening to Chen Hai's explanation, Wang Fuzhen looked at Tang Chuchu and said, "Miss Tang, I don't know if you really want to live with my Haizi, but let me make this clear: if you affect my son's work and life, I will be the first to oppose your relationship!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Chuchu quickly grabbed Wang Fuzhen's hand and made a promise.

"Don't worry, Aunt Chen, I won't be a burden to Hai Ge!"

I understand the principle that "as the tide rises, all boats rise."

They're all smart people; they can tell whether what they're saying is true or false.

"Hai Zi, what about you? Tell me your thoughts."

"Mom, to be honest, I like Chuchu! I've really felt very happy these past few days. It's nice to have someone by my side who cares about me."

Wang Fuzhen gave Chen Hai and Tang Chuchu a deep look. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. If Chen Hai insists, she will not stop him. After all, she can't control them forever.

"I understand. I'll try to talk to your dad."

Chen Yanshi didn't wake up until 11 p.m.

Chen Yanshi was furious when he saw Chen Hai and Tang Chuchu, and at that moment Wang Fuzhen spoke up.

"Old man, don't be angry. Hai Zi is grown up and has his own ideas. If Hai Zi really likes it, let him be. Haven't you always felt that having only Xiao Pi Qiu isn't lively enough? The policy will probably change in a couple of years. Then let Hai Zi and Chu Chu have two more children, and we can enjoy our retirement."

"That sounds nice... but who knows if the policy will actually come into effect?"

"Don't you know whether I'm coming or not?"

Wang Fuzhen glanced at Chen Yanshi; families like theirs were known for their foresight regarding policy.

After speaking, Wang Fuzhen looked at Chen Hai and Tang Chuchu.

"Hai Zi, Chu Chu, we can not stop you from being together, but for now you are just dating. If you want to get a marriage certificate, you can wait until the policy is released in two years and you are pregnant."

Is this request too much to ask?

Chen Hai nodded, and Tang Chuchu nodded in agreement. Having a child would give her son the opportunity to transcend social classes in the future, so Tang Chuchu was naturally willing to seize such an opportunity.

"It's not excessive at all, Aunt Chen, thank you and Uncle Chen for being so kind to us!"

Every family has its own troubles, but life goes on.

Lüzhou.

Before we knew it, there were only a few days left until Chinese New Year.

As is customary, members of the provincial party committee leadership team will organize visits to veteran comrades to extend New Year's greetings.

Chen Luo has received the document from the General Office.

The day after tomorrow is the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, which is the day we agreed to visit and offer our condolences.

The retired veterans who receive condolences from the provincial party committee are basically retired at the vice-provincial or even ministerial level.

On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, in front of the provincial party committee building in Handong, a total of seven standing committee members participated in the visit. The others had work to attend to and declined the invitation.

Sha Ruijin, Gao Yuliang, Tian Guofu, Wu Chunlin, Li Dakang, Chen Luo, Yang Yanhua.

In addition to the seven Standing Committee members, there were also some accompanying officials, including Huang Ming, President of the Higher People's Court; Ji Changming, Chief Prosecutor of the People's Procuratorate; some ordinary vice governors of the provincial government; and two vice chairmen of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference.

The two Coaster buses left the Provincial Party Committee and headed towards the Handong Senior Cadre Sanatorium.

The process of offering condolences was very simple. Basically, Sha Ruijin, the provincial party secretary, would shake hands with the veteran comrades on behalf of the provincial party committee, inquire about their health, whether they had any difficulties, and so on. If they knew each other, the standing committee members would talk to the veteran comrades individually.

Chen Luo wasn't very familiar with these retired cadres in Handong. Although he had done his homework beforehand, he still felt a little awkward without any prior interaction.

Until Chen Luo saw a familiar figure.

Chen Luo walked quickly toward the old man and sat down next to him very familiarly.

"Mr. Huang, everyone else is scrambling to shake hands and chat with Secretary Sha, it's a bit odd of you sitting here all alone!"

Chen Luo smiled with narrowed eyes, while Huang Weimin rolled his eyes and said, "Didn't you also hide here?"

Those old buddies are all nagging you and Sha Ruijin. One's a high-ranking official, the other has unlimited potential. Stop teasing this old man.

Chen Luo smiled and nodded.

"We're not very familiar with each other, and there are some requests that the older comrades dare to make that I wouldn't dare to grant. It's much more relaxing to chat with Old Huang."

Upon hearing this, Huang Weimin flashed a bright white smile and said with interest, "Aren't you afraid I'll put on another fake coma act for you?"

"Hey, if you're willing to lose face in front of everyone, then go ahead. I'm a stubborn person anyway."

"Pah, you're the most cunning of all."

The two chatted casually, and to be honest, Chen Luo found chatting with Huang Weimin much more relaxing than with the other older comrades.

"I heard that Mr. Huang has moved to a sanatorium for mid-level cadres?"

"Are you feeling unwell at the senior cadre sanatorium?"

Chen Luo asked casually.

Huang Weimin nodded and said, "In terms of facilities and care, the senior cadre sanatorium is definitely better, but before I retired, I was the Minister of Organization. These old buddies like to ask me every few days if I can help their children out. It's very annoying, so I simply moved out."

That's one reason.

Just as Chen Luo was about to gossip about the grudges and entanglements between Huang Weimin and Chen Yanshi, a voice calling out "Second Uncle" broke the atmosphere of their conversation.

"Second Uncle, I thought you weren't here. I didn't expect you to be hiding here."

"Oh? Secretary Chen, you're here too?"

Huang Ming walked over. Chen Luo glanced at Huang Ming and then at Huang Weimin, feeling both surprised and curious. Could these two be related?