"I can sit here now, I believe it is not only because of my marriage with Zhang Lihua, but also because of your initial recognition of me, if you really don't like me, I will not be able to serve at the table."

"There's more to it than that."

"It's not just me who needs the Zhang family, the Zhang family also needs me."

After Xu Shi finished speaking, his mood calmed down.

The last sentence was also what he said to himself.

Since it's a relationship of mutual use, there's no need to be too humble!

Several old men glanced at each other, they didn't expect Xu Shi to give such an answer, which also made the various coping plans originally prepared in their hearts useless.

"Okay."

At this time, Old Man Zhang nodded, and couldn't help but praise: "Not humble or arrogant, you can face the reality and recognize your own situation and your own pursuit, rare, rare!" ”

"Big brother, that's not what we said before......"

"What is neither humble nor arrogant, I just don't take the Zhang family in my eyes at all."

"Don't pick on you old guys."

Old Man Zhang smiled and shook his head: "I know what you are thinking, it's just that I think what he got is too simple and won't cherish it, but looking at his attitude, how come you don't know the price of getting the support of the Zhang family?" ”

The crowd was silent.

Xu Shi also relaxed.

Old Man Zhang's words represent the recognition of Xu Shi.

"After dinner, the two of you come to my tea room, I have something to say to you." Old Man Zhang smiled at the two.

When the other old men saw this, they kept silent and began to eat.

Things have been decided, and it is useless for them to say anything.

This meal was very painful for Xu Shi, he didn't have a chance to sit down and eat peacefully, but he was always excused by several old men to serve dishes and pour wine, like a waiter.

When the people at the other table saw Xu Shi being treated like this, they showed envious and jealous eyes.

finally finished eating, Xu Shi didn't rest, and was pulled by Zhang Lihua to the tea room.

"You two sit."

Old Man Zhang smiled, and the movement of boiling tea in his hand was not slow: "Today is the first time I have seen my grandson-in-law, and I will also boil tea with my old bones, and entertain you well." ”

"Don't dare, don't dare." Xu Shi hurriedly waved his hand, wanting to step forward to take it.

Unexpectedly, she was pulled by Zhang Lihua.

"You don't know how to cook, what's the fun? For grandpa, the process of making tea is also a kind of enjoyment, you just stay honest and prepare to drink it. Zhang Lihua held down Xu Shi.

"Haha, it's still my granddaughter who understands me."

Old Man Zhang laughed, stared at the tea leaves in the tea bowl, and spoke: "Water is like officialdom, people are like tea leaves, whether it is a small fire or a big fire, people have to struggle and roll in it." ”

"I'm old, and I don't have a trace of tea on my body anymore, and what has been dispersed will eventually fade away."

Xu Shi and Zhang Lihua listened silently.

"Don't think it's a good thing to have the support of the Zhang family."

"Our Zhang family is now desperate because we will find you as an outsider, to put it mildly, that is, the Zhang family has no successor, you are just a chess piece, just a delaying tactic."

"Since the Zhang family is a political family, there must be political enemies, and you are the Zhang family's pawn, Ma Qianfeng."

"Once there is a junior within the Zhang family who can take the lead, you have to give way."

"It's an internal and external trouble, and I hope you're prepared."

Xu Shi nodded.

This is also a question that he has thought about for a long time, but he has no choice.

"That's good."

Old Man Zhang looked at the two of them with a soft gaze: "Then get married, the sooner the better." ”

……

Xu Shi has been back in Shanghe County for a week, but he still feels unreal.

In the course of a week, his life was turned upside down.

First of all, Qiao Zhiwen gave up competing with Xu Shi for tourism rectification, and also handed over the special funds to Xu Shi at his disposal, and then there was the concession of Wang Jianpeng, secretary of the County Commission for Discipline Inspection, to Xu Shi, no matter who Xu Shi wanted to transfer, he was allowed.

At this time, he received an order about himself.

"Secretary Xu, congratulations."

Fang Xingwen looked at Xu Shi with complicated eyes and sent his congratulations.

He has worked hard for most of his life, just to be transferred to the city, but now it is still far away, but Xu Shi, a junior who has come from behind, has been promoted several times, and this time he walked directly into the door of the municipal party committee.

"Secretary Xu, I didn't expect you to leave so soon." Qiao Zhiwen's face was full of red light.

"Go to the city, don't forget the former comrades." Wang Jianpeng patted Xu Shi on the shoulder.

Xu Shi responded with a smile one by one.

Because he is about to be transferred, he has already transferred all the work in Shanghe County, and the department he is about to be promoted to is the director of the tourism investment promotion office in Xingfeng City.

Xu Kangbo, the former director of the office, was transferred.

There is no doubt that this is a fat gap that is easy to get results, and it is also a springboard for Xu Shi, and when the tourism investment is over, Xu Shi will naturally enter the municipal party committee.

It is foreseeable that Xu Shi will have a smooth political career for a period of time in the future.

And all of this was brought by Zhang Lihua.

When she got home, Zhang Lihua was holding up two photos and constantly comparing them.

"Left or right?"

Zhang Lihua was very distressed: "I like the left one very much, but my mother said that it is not dignified and formal enough." ”

"Then listen to the family, left." Xu Shi smiled, his eyes were very calm: "The Zhang family's wedding is politically significant and more important, when you go to my house, you can dress as much as you want." ”

"That'll do fine." Zhang Lihua smiled.

……

Under the arrangement of the Zhang family, the wedding went smoothly.

"Groom, would you like to ......?"

"I do!"

"Bride, you ......"

"I do!"

A couple of newlyweds, under the watchful eye, exchanged wedding rings on their hands.

The audience applauded thunderously.

There are many people watching this wedding, and the people in the political field know very well that the Zhang family that once dominated Jianyang has returned, but is it strong...... Further observation is needed.

This wedding, for the Zhang family, is a proclamation meeting!

At the end of the ceremony, Zhang Lihua was surrounded by countless disciples of the Zhang family and left the venue to rest.

And Xu Shi, as the protagonist, had to stay to push the cup and change the lamp and get to know the political figures from all sides.

When the wedding ended, Xu Shi was also drunk.

It's as easy as that...... Married?

I don't know why, Xu Shi felt the so-called loneliness at this moment, he pushed away the person who was in charge of taking care of him, and sat on the steps at the entrance of the venue, staring at the starry sky, his face dazed.

I don't know how long it has been, but Xu Shi's eyes were suddenly blocked by a figure.

"You...... Really gave up on me. ”

Xia Yao pursed her lips, tears rolling in her eyes.

"I didn't, I didn't give up on you." Xu Shi shook his head with difficulty, and spoke very laboriously: "I love you, but if I am still just an ordinary clerk, can you really not break up with me?" ”

"I'm sorry, but career is too important to me, no career...... I would lose a lot ......."

Xu Shi was drunk, and after speaking, he lay on the ground.

looked at Xu Shi's Xia Yao, crying silently.

She understands that she personally pushed Xu Shi away, and now that Xu Shi has chosen a career, she has no reason to dissuade Xu Shi.

……

The next day.

When Xu Shi opened his eyes, he was already lying in the marriage room, and he couldn't remember what happened last night.

Zhang Lihua was standing at the door, leaning on Xu Shi with a smile.

"The meal is ready, hurry up and finish eating and go to work."

Xu Shi nodded.

After getting dressed, he strode towards the unit.

From now on, life will be very different.