Chapter 115

Zhang Kaishan's mind raced, and he understood Su Xinghui's meaning. If Su Xinghui knew Lu Zhenghong had been promoted and went begging for funding, it would appear too utilitarian and easily make the other party resentful.

But if he pretended not to know about the promotion and visited as a friend, it would appear much more natural, and some things would be easier to say.

In this situation, it was indeed not appropriate for Zhang Kaishan to go with him.

Zhang Kaishan asked, "What was your relationship with that junior of yours like before?"

Su Xinghui said, "It was alright. By the way, her mother is the manager of the Jiangnan Crafts Store, the one who came to Yezhugou Village to purchase bamboo weaving."

As soon as Zhang Kaishan heard this, he knew that his relationship with the Lu family was definitely not ordinary. He knew about the bamboo weaving purchase; it was before Lu Zhenghong's rise to power. Since both sides had this relationship at that time, it seemed that the matter of getting funding was very promising.

Zhang Kaishan couldn't help but be greatly encouraged: "Do you need to buy anything when you visit him tonight? Don't be afraid to spend money; the county can reimburse it."

Su Xinghui shook his head: "No need, he is not that kind of person. I'll just buy some fruit or something to take with me."

Zhang Kaishan couldn't help but rub his hands; he had this habitual action whenever he was nervous or happy.

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Zhang, you must prepare well this afternoon. If everything goes smoothly tonight, it is possible that Secretary-General Lu will see you tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kaishan was both surprised and delighted. For a small Deputy County Magistrate like him, if he had the opportunity to meet a member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, that would truly be a rare stroke of good fortune. He nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Su Xinghui added, "If things don't go smoothly with Secretary-General Lu, there is a backup plan. I just met my teacher from university; he is a master in the field of Sinology in our province, a leading figure with very extensive connections. He said that if there is a need, he can help."

Zhang Kaishan was completely relieved. At this moment, he felt incredibly fortunate that his son had a classmate like Su Xinghui.

After Su Xinghui finished speaking, he returned to his room. Based on the investigation report provided by Professor Rao and the others, he revised the article he had written. When it was time to eat, he finished his meal, took the article, and went into Zhang Kaishan's room.

Zhang Kaishan read the article and couldn't help but applaud, saying that Su Xinghui's article explained agricultural industrialization very profoundly and resolved many of the doubts he had in his work.

Su Xinghui then told him to read the article a few more times that afternoon, and if he had any questions, he could discuss them with him.

Zhang Kaishan certainly knew that "discussing" was just Su Xinghui's way of saving his face. In terms of agricultural industrialization, Su Xinghui's understanding was much deeper than his own. He also knew that today was a very important day for him, so he seized the time and "discussed" this topic with Su Xinghui for the whole afternoon.

After dinner, Su Xinghui went out alone carrying his briefcase. He did not let Peng Qiang take him. Although Peng Qiang didn't talk much, if the fact that Su Xinghui went to the Provincial Party Committee compound alone was mentioned by Peng Qiang after he returned, it would be somewhat disadvantageous for Zhang Kaishan.

The Shangjun Hotel was not far from the Provincial Party Committee compound, so Su Xinghui walked there. He bought some fruit nearby, and when he arrived at the gate of the Provincial Party Committee compound, he was naturally stopped by the armed police on guard.

Su Xinghui said he had an appointment with Lu Xiaoya's family. The armed police didn't know who Lu Xiaoya was, so Su Xinghui said her father's name was Lu Zhenghong. The armed police certainly knew the name Lu Zhenghong; he made a phone call to confirm it and then let Su Xinghui through.

Following the directions given by the armed police, Su Xinghui walked for a few minutes and saw a small building with its own courtyard, where Lu Xiaoya was standing and waving at him.

The members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee of Hudong Province all lived in these kinds of detached small buildings with a courtyard outside. These buildings were all located around the largest lake in Jiangcheng, Zhexian Lake, with one building every dozen meters or so.

The landscaping here was very well done, with lush green grass on the ground, a winding cobblestone path among the grass, tall plane trees by the roadside, and the clear lake water, making the scenery quite good.

Su Xinghui couldn't help but think that Lu Xiaoya must be very happy living here.

After entering the Lu family's courtyard, Lu Xiaoya brought Su Xinghui into the house. Lu Zhenghong and Song Qiaoli were both sitting in the living room watching TV. Su Xinghui put down the fruit in his hand and called out "Uncle Lu, Aunt Song." Both of them nodded at him with a smile, and Song Qiaoli said, "Little Su, sit."

Su Xinghui sat down on the sofa and asked with a puzzled expression, "Lu Xiaoya, why did your family suddenly move here? I almost couldn't find it, but this house is much bigger than your old one."

Lu Xiaoya said, "You didn't know this is the Provincial Party Committee compound?"

Su Xinghui said, "I didn't know when I looked at the address, I only found out when I got here."

Lu Xiaoya said, "My dad's job was transferred, that's why we moved."

Su Xinghui said with a surprised look, "Ah, Uncle Lu's job was transferred? Where is he working now?"

Lu Xiaoya said, "My dad has been transferred to the Provincial Party Committee now, his new position is Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee!"

Su Xinghui said in surprise, "Ah, really? Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee? That should be a member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, right? Congratulations, Uncle Lu!"