Chapter 1059: Secretary Gao's Face Stretched Long

The person who arrived was Municipal Party Committee Secretary Gao Huan of Jin City, and Ning Shu Yue was following behind him.

Everyone cheerfully greeted, "Hello, Secretary Gao!"

Gao Huan laughed and said, "You all could come, how could I not? That would be unfair."

Su Yang also said, "Secretary Gao, why did we disturb your esteemed presence?"

Gao Huan stepped forward, held Su Yang down and said, "Don't get up, just lie still. Young people may have good physical condition, but they still can't endure this. These people nowadays really have no sense of Party principle, relying on the little power they have to act recklessly. Secretary Zhao despises this greatly, but this time he also cannot influence it."

"Ah, everyone please sit down; it's not that because I'm here you feel constrained. We're not in the city now, we're strangers in a foreign place, and the fact that you could come here today shows you are all old friends of Su Yang, so I shouldn't be the one to ruin the atmosphere."

Even so, everyone was still somewhat nervous, because Secretary Gao is the proper top leader of the city; all promotions, appointments, demotions of officials throughout Jin City depend on a single word from him.

After all, Jin City is not like other places; Secretary Gao stepped in at a critical moment to turn the tide, taking on the Secretary's duties in his capacity as mayor, and later assuming the Secretary post, so his authority is evident.

Gao Fengmin said to the crowd, "Everyone, please sit." He almost followed with a set phrase like, "Please let Secretary Gao say a few words," but stopped short.

Su Yang said, "I am truly flattered; Secretary Gao, you are so busy yet you came in person."

Gao Huan said, "Look at you, kid, why the courtesy? It's not just me; other comrades in the city also wanted to see, but due to work I came on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee. We already know your situation here; have you told your family about your current health? Try not to worry them."

He is indeed an old leader, high‑ranking, with a broad perspective. Of course, Gao Huan's visit is probably not specifically for Su Yang; Su Yang knows that, but he doesn't know whether Secretary Gao, now aware of Governor Zhou's current condition, will still come to visit as he is doing now.

Because Gao Huan was here, the others had a thousand words to say but had no chance to speak, so after sitting for a while they found an excuse and left first. However, Su Yang specifically told them that they must have a dinner together that night.

After the others left, Su Yang half‑jokingly asked, "You didn't come just to see me, did you? Are you here to inspect that kid Sun Chengjun? I'll give him a call and have him come."

As soon as he said that, Ning Shu Yue's face flushed slightly, "I already called him when I arrived; he should be here any moment."

While they were speaking, Sun Chengjun rushed over in a hurry. This guy usually comes to Su Yang empty‑handed, but today he was carrying a flower basket.

Su Yang looked both amused and bewildered, "You're usually empty‑handed, yet today you're putting on a show; is this flower for me?"

He was left speechless by Sun Chengjun's remark.

At that moment, Ning Shu Yue suddenly dry‑vomited. Sun Chengjun immediately stepped forward and patted her back twice, "Did you get car‑sick on the way? I recall you never got sick before."

Ning Shu Yue stamped hard on Sun Chengjun's foot, then turned and headed to the restroom outside. Sun Chengjun hurried after her, genuinely not understanding the situation.

At that moment Su Yang glanced at Gao Huan, and indeed, Old Gao's expression instantly lost its cheerfulness.

Sure enough, old fathers everywhere are the same: they agree to your union, look forward to your marriage, children, and are happy to see it, but before that, any hint of a premature marriage ticket will stretch their faces longer than a donkey's.

Especially in families like theirs, with just one daughter, if she ends up being taken away, who wouldn't feel heartache?

Su Yang, slightly embarrassed, smooth‑talked Sun Chengjun, "Secretary Gao, um, Sun Chengjun is still hoping to use this time to propose to you at your home."

"It's not just this period; he actually wanted to go earlier, but you know he's like me, from a rural background, and facing a family like yours we feel a bit constrained. Moreover, we'd look too shabby. Just last night we were saying, could you invite a city leader, or if my father is free, have him come over?"

Old Gao's face, which had been stretched three or four meters long, softened considerably upon hearing Su Yang's words: "What's wrong with coming from a humble background? If you trace back two generations, everyone was a farmer; this era's unique changes turned some into so‑called elite families, while others keep working diligently."

"Governor Zhou oversees our nation's major economic province; he's so busy, how can we trouble Governor Zhou to come? Just have two elders from his family show up. Besides, it's their matter; if both of them are willing, it makes no difference whether they come to my place. I'm not like those old fossils who cling to formalities."

"By the way, how is Governor Zhou doing lately? I heard Jingcheng is furious over this incident, and some people and matters got entangled, but of course I only heard about it."

Su Yang said, "I don't know. You know what kind of person I am; the trouble I caused this time is already big enough, I don't dare inquire about others' affairs."

Gao Huan said, "Governor Zhou came out of our province; his ability is universally recognized, and he achieved remarkable results in Jiangnan Province. This time, indeed, at this very moment. Governor Zhou has profound insights into the economy, worthy of our study; if possible, we'd like to hear his guidance again."

Su Yang found it hard to respond, because he truly wasn't sure whether Governor Zhou could come; if he did, it would be of great significance for Secretary Gao.

"Secretary Gao, my father mentioned this before; he holds Sun Chengjun in high regard, after all Sun Chengjun's professional ability is evident. Now it depends on whether he's free this time. When we called earlier today, he seemed to have already returned to Jiangnan Province."

As they were talking, Sun Chengjun and Ning Shu Yue entered. However, this time Sun Chengjun's demeanor was completely different from his previously lofty, upright bearing; he hung his head, walked with his chin down, his steps almost shuffling.

But Su Yang still didn't think the matter too big; he said, "Bureau Chief Sun, we're all adults, you must act responsibly. Secretary Gao is here now; do you have something to say?"