Chapter 1570: Almost Played It Too Far

Jian Zhengguo looked at his second son with a livid face; before coming over, he had given him repeated instructions not to have any conflict with Zhou Andong.

This bastard had agreed perfectly well, so how did he get so drunk after just one meal, without even drinking any alcohol, that he forgot everything he was told?

This pile of mud, no matter how you plaster it, won't stick to the wall. What made him even angrier was that the third brother, who usually handled things flawlessly, was also there; why didn't he stop the second brother?

"Dad!" Jian Zhengguo looked at the old master standing at the door with no expression on his face: "The Yugong Group is in Jiangzhou, and Minglang's misunderstanding of Andong is so deep that I don't think he is suitable to hold a post in Jiangzhou anymore."

Jian Zhengguo's words were like a thunderclap, shocking everyone into a daze.

Especially Jian Minglang, who had an expression of disbelief. At this moment, looking at his father, he felt a sense of unfamiliarity he had never felt before.

After the shock, a hint of surprise appeared on Jian Mingqi's face, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Zhou Andong let out an "Oh!"

"Big Uncle, second brother has a prejudice against me, which makes me very sad and uncomfortable. But this is a matter of personal feelings, belonging to our family's internal conflicts, and has nothing to do with work.

Especially during the time second brother has been in Jiangzhou, his work ability has been obvious to all. Especially the old city renovation plan; whenever Deputy Secretary Jian is mentioned, which of the common people in Jiangzhou doesn't give a thumbs up?

Moreover, I believe in second brother's character and wisdom; he would absolutely never bring personal grievances into his work."

Speaking of this, Zhou Andong looked at Jian Minglang: "Second brother, am I right?"

Jian Minglang didn't understand why Zhou Andong would speak up for him; after recovering from his dazed state, he was filled with wild joy and nodded fiercely.

"Yes, yes, yes, I have a misunderstanding with Andong, but I would absolutely never bring it into my work."

Hearing Jian Minglang's words, Jian Zhengguo's face became very ugly, and he glared fiercely at his idiot of a second son.

"Minglang, I don't think you are suitable to hold a post in Jiangzhou anymore."

"Why am I not suitable?" Jian Minglang's emotions became very agitated: "How can you elevate a personal emotional issue, our family's internal conflict, to the level of work?"

"You..." Jian Zhengguo was trembling with rage.

At this time, the old master spoke: "Minglang and Dongzi have a misunderstanding; it will be fine once it's explained clearly, there's no need to make a mountain out of a molehill. Moreover, his time in Jiangzhou is too short, and a sudden transfer would have a bad impact.

Besides, Minglang's ability is indeed a bit lacking, but if you don't give him the opportunity to be tempered, he will never be able to grow."

Jian Mingqi's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, a raging storm of fury rising in his heart; he wished he could strangle the second brother.

The expression on Jian Mingzhi's face was one of helplessness, regret, and disappointment, as well as frustration at his brother's failure to live up to expectations.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Jian Yulan chimed in: "Minglang hasn't done anything too excessive; it's just a small misunderstanding, it will be fine once it's explained clearly."

"Exactly!" Li Yan, as a mother, was also very dissatisfied with Jian Zhengguo: "Because Minglang has a small misunderstanding with Andong, you want to remove Minglang from Jiangzhou; is that how you act as a father?"

"Dongzi!" the old master said: "Come with me to the study."

Zhou Andong let out a long sigh of relief; damn, he almost played it too far.

This idiot Jian Minglang was controllable; although he looked very annoying, he posed no threat in Jiangzhou.

If he let that old guy Jian Zhengguo use this opportunity to replace him with that sinister Jian Mingqi, then the trouble would be huge.

Zhou Andong bared his teeth in a smile at Jian Minglang: "Brother-in-law, when I return to Jiangzhou, I'll treat you to a drink."

Watching Zhou Andong follow the old master into the room, Jian Zhengrong showed an expression of schadenfreude.

Little fox, you almost played it too far, didn't you? Let's see if you dare to mess around in the future.

Jian Zhengxue looked at the eldest brother: "It's understandable for young people to have tempers and emotions. Weren't we like that when we were young? So, your reaction today was indeed a bit excessive."

"I think so too." Jian Zhengcun nodded: "Minglang's aptitude isn't high, but he knows how to work hard; once he got to Jiangzhou, he came up with the old city renovation, such a project that benefits the people.

Although there are many shortcomings in the plan, it can be modified and perfected; you can't deny his efforts."

"Big brother!" Jian Zhengrong spoke up: "When young people make mistakes, you have to give them a chance to correct them; how can you kill them with one blow? Besides, Minglang didn't make a mistake; it's just a small misunderstanding with Andong."

Hearing so many people speak up for him, a smile appeared on Jian Minglang's face.

Jian Zhengguo sighed; opportunities are fleeting, and since the general trend was gone, it was useless to say anything.

"You guys just keep protecting him." Jian Zhengguo took the opportunity to get off the donkey: "Let's go in; it's too cold outside."

Jian Mingliang stood there without moving, scratching his head from time to time, as if there was some problem he couldn't figure out.

Jian Mingfan asked curiously: "Brother, what are you thinking about?"

Jian Qiu and Jian Yue also looked at Jian Mingliang curiously, not knowing what difficult problem he had encountered, seeing the child frowning.

Jian Mingliang looked at Jian Mingfan: "I can't figure out why brother-in-law would help Jian Minglang speak."

Jian Mingfan rolled his eyes: "You've become stupid from being a soldier."

"Smack!" Jian Mingliang kicked Jian Mingfan on the butt: "If you know, say it; if you don't, get lost."

Jian Mingfan rubbed his butt with dissatisfaction: "If you want to talk, talk; why are you kicking me?"

"You deserve to be kicked." Jian Yue glared at Jian Mingfan.

"Could I be wrong?" Jian Mingfan rolled his eyes: "Brother-in-law is afraid that Big Uncle will remove Jian Minglang and replace him with Jian Mingqi."

Once said like this, Jian Mingliang understood: "So that's it."

After about half an hour, Zhou Andong came out of the study, the smile on his face impossible to hide.

"Dad, Mom, Big Uncle, Third Uncle, Fourth Uncle..." Zhou Andong called out to everyone: "It's dark, Qiuqiu and I are going back."

"I'm leaving too." Jian Zhengcun stood up.

"Let's go too." Jian Zhengrong greeted his wife.

"You guys go back first." Jian Zhengguo said: "I still have something to chat with Dad about."

A group of people left the courtyard; Zhou Andong sent the elders away, and just as he was about to get in the car, he heard his mother-in-law calling from behind.

"Wait!"

Zhou Andong turned around and saw Gu Minglan coming out with a very ordinary black cloth bag.

"Take this."

Zhou Andong took it with a puzzled expression: "What is this?"

"Cigarettes!" Gu Minglan said: "Take them and smoke."

Zhou Andong opened it; it was the old master's special supply cigarettes, and he immediately thought of the two cartons of cigarettes his father-in-law took out from the old master's study on the second day of the Lunar New Year.

"Mom, these cigarettes..."

"They are the ones taken from your grandfather's study that day; it's too wasteful for your dad to smoke them." Gu Minglan waved her hand: "Hurry up and get in the car." ===== CHAPTER 1571 =====