Chapter 1406: I Am Proud of You!

The next day, after getting off work, Gao Guangquan returned to his home in the county seat.

His wife was washing rice in the kitchen; seeing Gao Guangquan return suddenly, she was somewhat surprised.

"Why are you back? You should have reminded me earlier; there isn't much food in the house. I'll go to the market to buy some deli items!"

Gao Guangquan picked up a bag, shook it in front of his wife, and said with a smile, "No need to trouble yourself, I bought some!"

His wife observed Gao Guangquan's expression, saw that he was in a good mood, and asked tentatively, "What happy event have you encountered?"

Gao Guangquan nodded and said in a lighthearted tone, "Yes, I received news today that a developer has taken an interest in that plot of land next to the Town Government, and it is expected to be developed next month. Once this land is sold, the fiscal situation can be eased."

His wife smiled, "Wasn't it rumored long ago that that land was going to be sold?"

Gao Guangquan explained patiently, "Chenxin Town has just suffered a flood. Even if developers wanted to buy it, they would likely take advantage of the situation and drive a hard bargain. Now that the price offered by the developer hasn't changed, it can be considered a good thing."

His wife asked in confusion, "Why wouldn't the developer cut the price?"

A smile appeared on the corners of Gao Guangquan's mouth, "They must have heard wind of it. To help Chenxin Town rebuild its homes, the county will attract several large enterprises to Chenxin Town, including branches of the Dayang Shipyard and Zhongtie Company. Once they land, there will be nearly ten thousand workers taking root in Chenxin Town, which will activate the economy of Chenxin Town!"

His wife suddenly realized, "So that's it, no wonder you are so happy!"

His wife turned and went into the kitchen to continue working. Not long after, his mother returned with their son from school, and the family sat together, eating a dinner with a harmonious and warm atmosphere.

After dinner, his wife habitually turned the television to the news channel. Before long, the "News Girl" program she always followed was broadcast right on time.

The female Host faced the camera with a smile on her face, "Recently, the Municipal Party Committee officially released the list of '8·11' flood control and disaster relief heroes. This program will conduct exclusive interviews and reports on these heroes who performed outstandingly during the flood disaster!"

Immediately following this, the commendation list for flood control and disaster relief appeared on the screen.

His wife looked at Gao Guangquan in surprise, "Honey, you are on the list, and you are even ranked first!"

Gao Guangquan smiled faintly, "The ranking doesn't have any special meaning!"

The scene shifted, entering the flood site.

The surging floodwaters, the torrential rain that blotted out the sky and sun, and the scene of everyone working together to guard the embankment!

A voice-over slowly sounded, the tone solemn and affectionate:

"In the face of the vastness of nature, humanity may be small, but the reason humanity has been able to continue to this day is precisely because there is never a lack of great heroes who step forward. Today, the flood control hero we want to introduce is him—a grassroots cadre who takes root in the township and contributes silently..."

Gao Guangquan's face appeared on the television.

His son, who was doing homework nearby, saw his father on TV, immediately put down the pen in his hand, eyes wide, and shouted in surprise, "Dad, you're on TV!"

His wife felt goosebumps rise!

She had always been a loyal viewer of the "News Girl" program,

and had never imagined that she would see her husband's figure on her favorite program, seeing him reported as a hero.

Host: "Standing in waist-deep floodwater, what were you feeling at that time? Did you feel afraid?"

Gao: "I didn't feel afraid at the time, because there were many fellow villagers around me. As a township cadre, there was even less reason to be afraid, and I couldn't be afraid!"

Host: "We learned that your leg was injured during the flood control process. How is your recovery going now?"

Gao: "Much better. Although it hasn't completely healed, it doesn't affect my normal work!"

His wife looked at her husband on the screen, her eyes brimming with tears without realizing it.

She had always complained that her husband didn't care about the family, but at this moment she realized that her husband was silently protecting many families.

Gao Guangquan asked in surprise, "Why are you crying?"

His wife wiped her tears with a tissue, "Honey, I am proud of you."

Gao Guangquan smiled and lowered his voice, "There is one thing I must report to you. County Magistrate Tang asked me these past two days if I wanted to transfer to work in the county, and I refused."

His wife nodded vigorously, "Honey, I understand you, and I support you."

Gao Guangquan looked at his wife in surprise, "Didn't you hope I would transfer back to work in the county?"

His wife analyzed rationally, "Chenxin Town has just suffered a flood and is at a critical moment of rebuilding homes. If you leave now, you would become a deserter.

Besides, the reason I suggested you transfer away from Chenxin Town was because I felt you weren't very happy at work before. Changing your job position might have changed your state. But I see you are in a very good state now.

More importantly, I feel that because of this flood, your relationship with County Magistrate Tang has improved. If you achieve results in Chenxin Town, he will definitely promote you in the future."

Gao Guangquan sighed with emotion, "I didn't expect you to think about problems more deeply than I do!"

His wife said with a smile, "After this flood, the misunderstanding between you and County Magistrate Tang has been cleared up, and your relationship has improved. If you work hard in Chenxin Town and achieve results, he will definitely promote and reuse you in the future."

Gao Guangquan nodded slightly, "With a virtuous wife at home, what more could a husband ask for? You are my strategist; if I encounter difficulties in the future, I will ask you to help me devise strategies!"

His wife poked Gao Guangquan and teased, "You listen to me for everything; aren't you afraid of others saying you are soft-hearted?"

Gao Guangquan laughed, "I don't care at all how others see me!"

City People's Hospital.

General ward.

Yu Jing lay on the hospital bed, his head wrapped in gauze. Having experienced the human tragedy of a fractured father-son relationship, he looked as if he had aged more than ten years.

He had been hospitalized for several days.

No one had come to visit him, which made Yu Jing feel extremely depressed.

However, upon careful thought, his son was being investigated by the Discipline Inspection Commission, and everyone was avoiding him; this was also understandable!

His wife sat by the hospital bed, her expression depressed, wiping away tears from time to time.

"Old Yu, why don't you think of a way! Jian'an has been arrested, and there isn't any news at all. See if you know anyone and ask about how he is doing now!"

Yu Jing scolded with extreme dissatisfaction, "I was almost angered to death by this unfilial son, and you are still worrying about him!"

His wife sobbed and said, "No matter what, he is our son. Even a tiger doesn't eat its cubs. You insisted on reporting him. That's why he got anxious and laid hands on you!"

Yu Jing sighed, "I advised him many times that when you are an official, don't think about getting rich. At first, he had a chance to be promoted to Bureau Chief, but he was caught by someone and reported. I didn't expect that he wouldn't learn his lesson and would even intensify his corruption. My lifelong reputation has been completely ruined by him."

His wife persuaded him softly, "He has already been arrested and has already received his retribution. I just want to understand his current situation."

Yu Jing shook his head, "He has no shame, but I still do. I don't have the face to ask for news about him; give up on this idea!"

At this moment, an image appeared on the television, drawing Yu Jing's attention!

"Huh, isn't that Xiao Gao?"

His wife noticed it too, "Xiao Gao has become a flood-fighting hero, and he's even on TV for an exclusive interview?"

Yu Jing immediately fell into silence.

He had originally thought that Xiao Gao's political life had come to an end because of the economic indicators.

Unexpectedly, a once-in-a-century monstrous flood had actually given him a chance to defy fate!