Chapter 909

Zhang Jiangbo finally found a stepping stone: "Yes, I'll just bear it for today; after all, young Jia's matter is the big one. Then after I go to the county, see how I mess him up."

Li Qiushui said: "After you go to the county, you will definitely be in a dominant position. Traditionally, having a vice mayor also serve as county party secretary usually means the county party secretary's performance is outstanding, with no suitable position temporarily, so they first give a vice mayor as a transition, then they will enter the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee."

"Otherwise, it could be a specially important county or even a county-level city; in that case, you would also be Deputy Municipal Party Committee Secretary, and the next step would directly be mayor."

"But no matter which situation, you at most need one year there to be able to take over as mayor. Then at most another two years and you can serve one term as Municipal Party Committee Secretary; after that it might slow a bit, but no matter what, this step of yours is quite stable—so many people envy it but can't. When the time comes and we need to lend a hand, just say the word."

Zhang Jiangbo still had an angry face: "In this place, he has already slapped us twice; I must regain this face. Especially since he clearly knows I am about to take office, yet he dares to do this."

Jia Guolong interrupted: "Let's talk about this later; don't you have a project concerning the highway and Yingbin Dadao? Your poor place basically has no funding, and even if there were funding, the province has already filled all the quotas."

"Having heard the news that he might go to the Ministry of Transport to seek a position, now the minister there no longer handles affairs; basically it's my maternal uncle who is in charge. In this regard you can delay him a bit. In short, when the time comes and you want to deal with him, it's truly easy. So don't get angry—let him jump around for now."

Zhang Jiangbo then finally gave in: "Fine, I'll swallow this anger for now; later I'll make him know why the flower is so red. What is he, just a son-in-law relying on the Zhou family?"

""Does the Zhou family have no one else? This kid really isn't anything; knowing that young Jia previously pursued Zhou Ruohan, he actually went and snatched love by force."

"However, this doesn't prevent our young Jia from having the east not bright while the west is bright; later it's your turf, and we brothers have made full preparations tonight to cheer for you."

"As long as the atmosphere is pushed up, tonight's matter will surely succeed. Moreover, Uncle Jia is still in this position, so his family will definitely give it careful thought. Besides, you already made a special trip to see him once before, and in between you've had people send gifts every now and then; I heard some say he has accepted them all."

Jia Guolong, smiling: "Yes, I definitely sent them; the gifts I gave her are all unavailable domestically, some I had overseas friends custom-make. To be honest, only now can I give her some material stimulation; after a year or two, once she fully enters this circle, those things I give won't be anything special."

Li Qiushui laughed and said: "Young Jia knows how to play; the more someone comes from the grassroots, the cleaner their background." After saying that, he felt something was off, then added: "These kinds of people have little contact and little experience."

Zhang Jiangbo said: "Young Jia previously had people investigate his background; it seems he hasn't really dated much, at least after work he's remained single, and given his job nature, no one wants to associate with her."

"Before, there was someone who wanted to pursue her, but it didn't work out; later that person's father retired, so this is entirely prepared for you."

Zhang Jiangbo's flattery skills are still good; absentmindedly, his flattery already landed. Jia Guolong also felt pleased: "Even though his father is still in the rising phase, my father has already reached the Ministerial Level great completion; now we just see if next year he can make a final push."

Li Qiushui said: "Precisely because Uncle Jia will consider making a final push next year, you need to succeed even more tonight."

Jia Guolong said: "That's certain; I've thought it all through. After tonight's confession succeeds, I'll have his work transferred to the ministry first, then I'll give him a small promotion."

"In a year or two, we'll see if his father can advance further; if he does, then regardless of whether my father succeeds in his push, I can go to take a main position below. By then I might even end up partnering with Jiangbo."

In a few words, his heroic spirit was fully displayed. As for the earlier setback and shame, he has already cast them aside.

Su Yang and a few others lowered their heads to eat dumplings, seeming a bit subdued; Liu Zixuan then opened the chatterbox: "Do you know I insisted on having you come over? Because tonight's program is quite stimulating. A few days ago I heard people say Jia Guolong carefully planned a confession ceremony, and the confession is taking place right here in this club."

"It's just a pity I don't know who the female lead he mentioned is; I just scanned the place and saw quite a few girls today. Most of them have come before, only Li Qiushui comes less often."

"However, among them there are several daughters of vice-ministerial-level families; some have rising prospects, and some come from families with deep foundations."

"I heard that Jia Guolong's father wants to make a small push next year; because according to his age, if he can't make it up, he might have to wait for retirement."

"So what he's doing now is likely for a marriage alliance; of course, for someone like him, the first requirement is necessarily that the girl be good-looking."

Zhou Tong said: "Isn't that nonsense? Look at those who came today— which one isn't good-looking?"

Upon thinking this, Zhou Tong suddenly had a flash: "Little witch, I suddenly think the person you're talking about might be you? In every way you've got it all: deep family foundation, the old gentleman is still healthy, Uncle Liu, although he's in a company, this is a nationally key strategic layout enterprise, directly managed by the academy; I estimate in a year or two Uncle Liu will also advance."

"Holy shit, with that thought, it seems you're the most likely person in this circle."

As soon as he said that, everyone nodded, deeply convinced. Even Little Witch herself touched her cheek and said: "Really? But it shouldn't be; I know him, but we usually have no interaction, so he couldn't possibly do something so abrupt."

"Besides, people like him—don't look at his usual upright appearance; actually behind the scenes he often goes to clubs, shoulder‑to‑shoulder with those locals who come here to request projects, engaging in all kinds of wild play."

"I heard he went abroad last year and actually caught a disease. I don't know if it's cured now. Such a toad with only a skin, wanting to pursue Miss, let him keep his spring‑and‑autumn dream."

"Even if I look in the future, I want to find someone like Su Yang—responsible and somewhat handsome, tall and sturdy, sunny and resolute; moreover, purely a grassroots person, without those bad habits of rich young masters, down‑to‑earth, a real man who does practical things for the Common People."

She was just saying that when suddenly she felt a sharp gaze sweeping across his face. No, it should be only half.

She said: "Could I be wrong? Don't panic, I'm not the type who wants to snatch food from others' bowls; you're all going to get married, how could I have such a thought. Besides, people who have such thoughts are nothing but green tea. If he really dares to have designs on me, I'll later smash his head with a wine bottle."

At this moment no one noticed; a person's eyes flashed with a hint of anger and contempt.