Chapter 929: Leaders Meet You Now

The old man also became very serious, "Since that's the case, we must go right now. Su Yang, there's no time to say much to you now, but there's one thing you must remember: the senior leaders are all very amiable, so you must not get nervous, because the more nervous you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes."

"Otherwise you won't be able to demonstrate your usual level, and you might even say the wrong thing, committing some basic errors."

"Just think of it as the leader wanting to see your father, and taking you along, as if you're going out to see the world."

"Weiguo, stay by Su Yang's side and remind him as much as possible; if he says something wrong, try to smooth it over. I believe the leaders won't be overly critical."

Su Yang said, "Alright, alright, there should still be a bit of time on the road; I'll roughly outline what's in my mind."

Zhou Weiguo said, "Hmm, okay, I have a clear picture, and this time, of course, the report will mainly be mine. Su Yang will definitely have a buffer and an opportunity to adapt."

Just as Su Yang was about to leave with Zhou Weiguo, Zhou Ruohan, still unsure what was happening, asked, "Leaving this early? Going to visit other leaders first?"

Su Yang was about to speak when Zhou Weiguo said, "The leader's schedule has been moved up, so we go now. Visiting other leaders may require another appointment; if we can secure one, we'll visit today, and we might return later in the evening."

Zhou Ruohan said, "Wait a moment, Su Yang can't go wearing that outfit."

After speaking, she turned and fetched a brand‑new suit for Su Yang to put on, and instructed, "Do not be nervous at all; think of it as visiting an old leader."

Su Yang chuckled and said, "You can't even comfort anyone. Do you think I can handle this with the mindset of meeting an old leader? Fine, I'm prepared; I've been getting ready for several days."

As he spoke, he and Zhou Weiguo stepped out of the courtyard. After going out, he glanced left and right, seeing no car approaching, and asked, "Dad, should we drive there ourselves? Or …?"

Zhou Weiguo laughed, "You're really a greenhorn. Do you know where we're going? Even if we took our own car, we couldn't get in; we have to wait for someone else's car to pick us up."

Just as they were speaking, a Hongqi car pulled up, and Su Yang glanced at the license plate and knew the people had arrived.

At that moment, Zhou Weiguo added, "This is from the Security Bureau; generally, when leaders need to meet someone, the Security Bureau comes to pick them up, saving a lot of unnecessary trouble."

While they were talking, the car had already stopped in front of them. After the driver got out, he saluted Zhou Weiguo and said, "Chief, please get in."

Zhou Weiguo nodded, then he and Su Yang took seats in the back row.

After the car started moving, Zhou Weiguo said, "What you wanted to say earlier, give me a rough description."

Su Yang said, "Actually it's about free medical care, a protective system that lets the Common People living at the bottom afford treatment. One shouldn't tough it out just because they're sick, nor should they endure the agony of illness."

Zhou Weiguo's eyes lit up, "Not bad, not bad. You've got ideas; I hadn't thought of that, and I bet many haven't either. Go ahead and express your idea boldly; if you get stuck or nervous at a crucial moment, I'll help you smooth things over."

"You must remember, never view the leaders as people perched at especially high positions; always see them as public servants of the people, constantly caring for the elderly among the Common People, just as if you saw an old gentleman chatting casually in an alley."

Su Yang gave a firm nod. In fact, the so‑called nervousness has two aspects: one comes from the opponent's aura pressure, which is unavoidable.

But the other kind of nervousness mostly stems from one's own lack of professional knowledge and unfamiliarity with business skills, akin to a failing student facing a teacher; the mental state is obvious.

But if you reverse it, a student who can score full marks will certainly appear poised before the teacher, answer questions with ease, and even at certain times these outstanding students crave being called on by the teacher, even being summoned alone to the office for questions. Of course, the only way to dispel the opponent's aura pressure is also a high confidence in one's own ability.

In a flash, the car drove straight into the compound; after a series of security checks, Su Yang followed Zhou Weiguo into the lounge to wait.

The two had just sat down when Director Kang walked over smiling, "Old Zhou is here, and this is Comrade Su Yang? A young comrade full of vigor and spirit. Being singled out by the leaders at such a young age is something you'd never even dare to imagine."

Zhou Weiguo said, "Thank you, Director Kang. If you hadn't spoken well of me in front of the leaders, I wouldn't have had a chance to see them, let alone Su Yang."

Director Kang beamed, "Old Zhou, you're too modest. Others might say that, and I could accept it calmly, but you don't need to be so humble, do you? The leaders rely on you because of your outstanding ability. Among these Young and Strong Faction members, you're the fastest to open up the situation and achieve results; others can't envy you. We'll continue to count on you."

Zhou Weiguo said, "Director Kang, I can't take credit for that; it's the trust of the leaders and the Cultivation Organization that gives me the chance to do even a little work, let alone claim success."

Su Yang listened to their conversation and muttered inwardly that even Old Zhou couldn't avoid a few flattering words. He had never seen this side of Old Zhou before; it seems that within the System, one can't escape the customs.

The reason he hadn't seen it before was that the people he'd met previously were of similar rank to Old Zhou, not enough to make Old Zhou act that way. The last time he saw a leader, by the time he arrived the opening remarks were already finished. So within the System there are always people above you, and you must always stay low‑key and humble.

After some polite exchange, Old Zhou turned to Su Yang and said, "Su Yang, why aren't you greeting Director Kang? What are you doing standing there idle for half a day? You're at least a grassroots official of our country; how can you not say a word?"

Su Yang felt wronged, "Did I have a chance to speak this whole half day? If I blurted in, would that mean I'm brain‑dead?" Yet he quickly asked, "Hello Director Kang, I am Su Yang from Lieshan Xian."

Director Kang laughed, "Your father said those two lines and you took them seriously? Call me Director Kang or just Uncle Kang. Don't let the rigid rules of the System make young people old‑fashioned and lifeless. Youth should have youthful vigor; your generation should be more carefree."

Old Zhou said, "Then shouldn't we thank you, Uncle Kang?"

At this level, work is one side, worldliness is another. If other leaders came, even a Ministerial Level Provincial Party Secretary, Director Kang wouldn't be this courteous.

But Zhou Weiguo is different; he is a rising political star, highly recognized at the leadership level, and in a few years he will surely become one of the leaders at the round table.

Another factor is that Su Yang, as a young man, is highly favored by the leaders. As Zhou Weiguo climbs another rung, Su Yang's future will certainly not be lacking. This shows that the second and third generations of the Zhou Family will be strong, the Zhou Family will prosper even more, and he will eventually be dispatched to a local post, where he'll need support from big‑shots like Zhou Weiguo.

Su Yang said, "Thank you, Uncle Kang."

Director Kang said, "You both sit for a while; I'll go check if the leaders are free."

Saying that, he went inside, leaving only Zhou Weiguo and Su Yang in the lounge.

Zhou Weiguo said, "Remember what I just told you: when you go in, start with medical reform, don't fear making mistakes, and be sure to express everything you've thought of."

Su Yang said, "Hmm, I've already drafted my notes. When I came to Jingcheng, I rehearsed it several times in my mind, so it should be fine."

As soon as his words finished, Director Kang came out, "The leaders are letting you in now."