Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 45 Hou Liangping, the opportunist; Zhong Zhengguo, the ambitious man!

"Is nothing going to happen?"

Hou Liangping was deeply worried.

Back in his day at Handong University, he was considered one of the most handsome guys on campus.

Because of his handsome looks and many talents, he was very popular with the female students.

He knew perfectly well that Gao Yuliang's daughter, Gao Fangfang, had always liked him very much.

But he still chose Zhong Xiaoai, whose family background was more prominent, without hesitation.

Becoming Zhong Zhengguo's son-in-law naturally brought enormous benefits.

They are both outstanding graduates.

Qi Tongwei, who rejected Liang Qunfeng's daughter Liang Lu's advances, was assigned to a judicial office in a remote area.

In order to go to Yanjing and reunite with his beloved Chen Yang, he risked his life to become a narcotics officer, was shot three times, and became a narcotics hero, but he still failed to achieve his wish.

Hou Liangping, upon graduation, was assigned to the Economic Investigation Department of the Handong Procuratorate.

After working for more than a year, he was transferred to Yanjing to work at the Supreme People's Procuratorate in anti-corruption work, citing the fact that the two-year separation was affecting his relationship with his wife.

but……

He looked down on Qi Tongwei, and for the sake of his future, he openly knelt down and proposed to Liang Lu on the school playground, forgetting that he himself had also risen to power through women.

now.

Upon seeing his father-in-law, Zhong Zhengguo, hurrying to his room to answer the phone.

He was naturally extremely nervous.

Zhong Xiaoai was naturally also somewhat worried.

The reason she can do whatever she wants at work and wield power in a little capriciously is because...

It's all because his father is Zhong Zhengguo.

If, after stepping down as the top official in Handong, he does not smoothly rise to the position of First Deputy Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, but instead retires to the second line without holding real power...

What will happen to me and Hou Liangping after that?

How can you not respect your superiors at work?

Can we still say whatever we want and do whatever we want?

"I do not know either!"

Zhong Xiaoai put down her chopsticks and hurried to the door, where she pressed her ear against the crack to eavesdrop.

Hou Liangping craned his neck, looking extremely nervous.

This perfectly proves the old saying.

A given name might be chosen incorrectly, but a nickname certainly won't be.

At Handong University, many people call him Monkey.

This is certainly not just because his surname is Hou.

Also, because at times, his expression is exactly like that of a monkey.

And what about Zhong Xiaoai?

Even though I pressed my ear to the crack in the door, I couldn't hear any useful information at all.

"Okay, I'll think about it and try to come up with a good solution as soon as possible. I'll contact you again once I have some ideas. Good night!"

Hearing the words "goodnight".

Zhong Xiaoai hurriedly ran back to the dining table, picked up the bowl and chopsticks, and shook her head at Hou Liangping.

Soon, Zhong Zhengguo returned.

Hou Liangping, of course, dared not ask any more questions. Instead, he smiled and filled his father-in-law's cup with wine.

But Zhong Xiaoai, being the beloved daughter, is naturally different.

After glancing at Hou Liangping, she looked slyly at Zhong Zhengguo.

"Dad, you came back in such a hurry this time, could it be that something serious has happened?"

Zhong Zhengguo picked up a peanut and peeled it.

"Can't I come back to spend New Year's Day with you unless there's something important going on?"

Zhong Xiaoai pouted and said, "Oh, Dad, just tell us the truth!"

"Liangping and I aren't three-year-olds, nor are we newcomers to the system. Everyone knows that the end of the year is especially busy."

"You suddenly returned at such a crucial moment, there must be something extremely important and urgent going on, otherwise..."

Zhong Xiaoai couldn't finish her coquettish words.

Because she saw the smile on her father's face disappear.

Instead, a somber expression appeared on his face.

This time.

Zhong Xiaoai and Hou Liangping became even more nervous.

"Dad, what happened?"

"Could it be that the plan has changed and you're not being transferred to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection?"

Zhong Zhengguo shook his head slightly.

"No, my transfer was already confirmed a long time ago, there's no way things could change."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai and her husband immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh my, that really scared me! I thought you weren't going to improve!"

Hou Liangping also smiled.

If my father-in-law advances further, I can also rise to prominence.

It seems that becoming a high-ranking official in one's thirties is not impossible!

however……

Zhong Zhengguo's next words, however, made Zhong Xiaoai and Hou Liangping stop laughing.

"Although my promotion is certain this time, it is probably the last one. Meanwhile, Zhao Lichun, who seems to be one step behind me, has a bright future ahead of him and may rise to the top in the future!"

After saying that, Zhong Zhengguo picked up his wine glass and took a big gulp.

High-concentration liquor is particularly spicy when it goes down the throat.

But this fiery sensation is just what relieves my worries.

"Will Zhao Lichun rise to great heights in the future?"

Zhong Xiaoai leaned forward, her face filled with disbelief.

"Dad, who told you that? This is a serious matter, not something to joke about!"

Zhong Zhengguo put down his wine glass and gave a cold smile.

"Whoever said that doesn't matter to you. As long as the father and son really keep their word, then it's highly likely that he'll be the one!"

Zhong Xiaoai frowned.

"What do you mean by 'keeping your word'? Dad, can you please explain yourself clearly? You're making me confused."

Zhong Zhengguo glanced at his daughter and son-in-law, and stopped hiding it.

"Last night, Lu Changsheng brought Zhao Ruilong to Yanjing and met with Zheng Peiyun, the director of the National Defense Administration."

“This morning, Zheng Peiyun took the two of them to see President Shen, and they talked from before nine o’clock until ten minutes ago.”

"Only the four of them know the specifics of their conversation, but what is certain is that President Shen is particularly fond of Zhao Ruilong."

"He specifically instructed his secretary not to schedule any other work after his New Year's speech tomorrow, as he was going to meet with Zhao Ruilong in the afternoon."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhong Xiaoai hissed.

He raised an eyebrow and said with a disdainful expression:

"No, what is Zhao Ruilong anyway?"

"How could a convict who killed someone while driving under the influence actually gain the favor of President Shen?"

"Was it because he suddenly became rich by opening an internet cafe and selling PHS phones, or because he helped his father write the proposal?"

"Even if he has another brilliant idea and helps his future father-in-law, Lu Changsheng, come up with a good idea that gains President Shen's approval, you don't necessarily think that Zhao Lichun will rise to the top in the future, do you?"

Zhong Zhengguo looked at his daughter and couldn't help but feel worried.

She kept referring to Lu Changsheng and Zhao Lichun.

They seemed to completely disregard the two of them.

It should be noted that their positions were already quite high.

In the eyes of ordinary people, that is already a height that cannot be looked up to.

"You can say these things at home, but you must follow the rules outside and not be disrespectful!"

After scolding him, Zhong Zhengguo said in a low voice:

"I didn't finish what I was saying."

"They talked all day today. I don't know the specifics, but the first topic they discussed was the strategy of military-civilian integration."

"Although it is not a new concept, it was proposed many years ago and small-scale experiments were conducted, but it has not been elevated to the level of a national strategy."

"Most importantly, Zhao Ruilong has a unique way of thinking and a forward-looking vision. After Zheng Peiyun met with him and Lu Changsheng overnight, he dared to take them to see President Shen, which shows that he came prepared."

Zhong Xiaoai hurriedly asked, "You mean, he helped Lu Changsheng write another report that can be described as a masterpiece?"

Zhong Zhengguo took a sip of the old wine.

"Isn't that obvious? If it weren't for another excellent report, would President Shen have been talking to him all day, and would he want to continue tomorrow?"

"Uh……"

Zhong Xiaoai was embarrassed.

He was just mocking Zhao Ruilong, saying he was a convict who had killed someone in a car accident.

But now?

The report that the other person helped write was approved by General Manager Shen twice in a row.

Once could be attributed to good luck, but twice?

In contrast.

If it weren't for the fact that his father was Zhong Zhengguo, he probably wouldn't have passed his college thesis.

If you haven't even gotten your graduation certificate, how could you be assigned to Yanjing and go straight to work at the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection?

Hou Liangping, sitting opposite him, quickly tried to defuse the awkward situation.

"No matter how capable Zhao Ruilong is, he is still a released convict, and he will never be able to enter politics in his life."

"At most, he can only assist his father and future father-in-law, helping them achieve more and go further."

Zhong Zhengguo sighed:

"Liangping, you're oversimplifying things."

"If Zhao Lichun can go further, what about me?"

"I'm still so young. Am I just supposed to take one more small step forward and then wait to retire?"

"Having reached this level, who wouldn't want to soar to great heights, who wouldn't want to leave their mark on history?"

Fueled by alcohol, Zhong Zhengguo finally revealed his ambition.

Hou Liangping was immediately embarrassed.

But think about it.

He himself was willing to marry Zhong Xiaoai and curry favor with the Zhong family in pursuit of power.

If I were in Zhong Zhengguo's position, I would probably be ambitious too.

Zhong Xiaoai placed a piece of chicken on her father's plate and smiled reassuringly:

"Dad, let's not rush. No matter how well the report is written, what if we don't achieve any results?"

Throughout history, there have been many who are good at theoretical warfare, but how many have actually been able to win battles?

Hou Liangping quickly raised his glass and smiled:

"That's right, that's right, so let's not worry unnecessarily."

"Who knows, once Zhao Lichun takes office and officially implements the pilot program, it might turn into a huge joke!"

Zhong Zhengguo frowned and said, "But what if we don't make a fool of ourselves?"

Zhong Xiaoai immediately smiled mischievously:

"Didn't you leave a hidden weapon in Handong?"

"If there are no jokes, then create them!"

"Let's see how the Zhao family father and son will get out of this mess!"