Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Although so many years have passed, we have all changed.

However, Li Ying's appearance has not changed much; even the passage of time has not left many marks on her face.

Even in his every gesture, he still exudes an air of superiority.

Tang Shi couldn't understand this air of nobility before, after all, he was still young and hadn't experienced society.

It wasn't until she started working that she realized Li Ying's confidence came not from her noble birth, but from her family background.

It was only after she started working that she gradually came to understand how respected and illustrious her stepmother was.

Lijia, a family that has left a significant mark on the history of Handong.

Especially Li Ying's father, Li Jiang, was a high-ranking official in Handong.

Even now, when people mention him, they still respectfully call him "Old Secretary".

The economic boom in Handong back then was inextricably linked to this old Party Secretary.

Some even say that it was the old Party Secretary's years of accumulation and experience that gave Handong the confidence to soar to new heights!

However, he was involved in a shocking case when he left home, and no one has ever dared to mention the old secretary's great achievements to his face.

Actually, Tang Shi didn't know much about what happened back then, since she hadn't started working yet and was still studying in her hometown.

However, judging from the various pieces of information she came into contact with after starting work, this matter must have far-reaching implications.

It is absolutely the most shocking and sensational case in the history of Handong!

It was this case that forced Li Ying, the wealthy young lady who had left home, to go abroad, and Li He, the young master who had also left home, to be imprisoned.

The once glorious Han Dong left home, but after this incident, he was completely erased from Han Dong's name, and to this day no one dares to mention him again.

As a son-in-law who left home, the father was the old Party Secretary's most prized disciple.

Why was he able to successfully divorce Li Ying the night before the incident, and why was he able to land safely?

Tang poetry has not been explored in great detail.

First, they are not qualified to investigate; second, they dare not investigate.

Over the years, my father has never mentioned Li Ying, and because of Li Ying, his attitude towards Song Ci is somewhat unpredictable.

It is precisely based on these factors that Tang poetry can be affirmed.

In that incident back then, my father played an extremely important role!

As for the specific role, Tang Shi had no idea.

Since it was a matter concerning their parents' generation, she didn't dare to interfere.

But why is Li Ying here today?

Based on Tang Shi's understanding, the other party probably didn't come to see Song Ci, but rather came specifically to see her.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have chosen such a "coincidental" time.

However, her whereabouts have always been kept very secret, and even the provincial department did not know. How did Li Ying know?

It seems this woman is truly "all-powerful".

Even without the allure of being away from home, they are still not to be underestimated!

As expected, Li Ying spoke first, "Little Tang, hello, it's been so many years, you've changed so much."

“You look a lot like your mother. If I hadn’t seen a photo of you, I almost wouldn’t have recognized you.”

Tang Shi was not surprised by Li Ying's politeness.

Although the other party came from a distinguished family, that glory was now a thing of the past.

With Tang Shi's current status and position, even without her father's support, she doesn't need to bow down to anyone.

So even though the other person was Li Ying, Tang Shi was able to handle it calmly, "Hello, Aunt Li!"

"It's been so many years since we last met, I never expected to run into you in Tianzhou."

"I had heard about your return to China a long time ago and had been planning to visit you."

"It's just that I've been busy with work lately and haven't been able to make it. It's my fault as the younger generation."

"Aunt Li's trip must not be a coincidence. If I'm not mistaken, she must have come specifically to see me, right?"

Li Ying nodded, "That's right, I did come here specifically to see you."

"So, is your schedule convenient?"

Tang Shi raised her wrist to check the time. "I have an appointment with my boss to discuss work later. I only have half an hour. Is that alright?"

Li Ying laughed, "That's enough. I'll only say one thing, and then I'll leave."

Tang Shi nodded, then walked back into the shop and found a secluded booth.

When the waiter brought over two cups of hot tea, Tang Shi cut to the chase, "Aunt Li, do you want to talk about Xiao Ci and Xiao Dong?"

Li Ying was surprised by the other party's directness, "That's right, it's about this."

"Although Xiaoci is my daughter, for various reasons, she has never grown up by my side, which has led to a poor relationship between us."

"I returned to China this time to make up for my regrets and, by the way, to repay what I have owed over the years."

"However, Xiao Ci has a somewhat strong personality, just like I was back then."

"In addition, my starting point is different from Xiaoci's, so we can't agree on anything and often end up arguing while we're talking."

“My good intentions are often taken as deliberate harassment by her.”

“You’re the eldest sister, and I know you two have a good relationship. Xiao Ci also respects you a lot, so I had no choice but to come to you.”

Tang Shi didn't bother beating around the bush, "Auntie, I already knew that you objected to Li Dong and Song Ci being together."

"Just say what you want to say. If you keep beating around the bush, I might not have enough time."

This is the confidence that comes with one's status; otherwise, Tang poetry could not have been so composed.

After all, she was Li Ying, the former eldest daughter of the Li family, and the most prestigious noble family in Handong.

Even though he's no longer in that position, his innate aura of authority is not so easy to resist!

However, Li Ying's purpose in coming here today is probably not simple.

Therefore, Tang Shi knew that she had to act assertively today in order to support Song Ci.

Otherwise, Song Ci's situation would certainly be even more difficult.

Li Ying smiled meaningfully, "Your father always said that girls should be independent and self-reliant. Now it seems that you are even more successful than he expected."

"And I can tell that you are more mature and composed than Xiaoci."

"In that case, I'll be frank."

“I don’t like Li Dong, and I think he’s not good enough for Xiao Ci.”

"It's not that Li Dong isn't good enough, but that the gap between the two is too big."

"Li Dong's excellence is neither what Xiao Ci wants nor what she needs."

"And most importantly, Li Dong and Xiao Ci got together not because they were deeply in love, but because of a series of coincidences."

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Tang Shi picked up her teacup and took a sip. "I can roughly understand some of it. So, Aunt Li, what is the purpose of your meeting with me?"

"You hope I can stand in your shoes and persuade Xiaoci to break up with Xiaodong?"

Li Ying kept calling him "Li Dong," but Tang Shi kept calling him "Xiao Dong."

Some things don't need to be said anymore; everyone has already stated their position.

Li Ying wasn't surprised by this result. "So it seems I won't get the answer I want from you today?"