Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Tang Shi nodded. "Yes, Xiao Dong is very talented, and I like him very much."

"Most importantly, Xiao Ci likes it very much."

"Besides, it's not really appropriate for you to come to me with this kind of thing. It's a matter between the couple, and even you, their mother, can't interfere, let alone me, their older sister?"

"If I really have to state my position, I only have one sentence."

"Xiao Dong is outstanding. Xiao Ci is lucky to have found a man like Li Dong!"

"Not only will I not object to this marriage, but I also fully support it!"

"Do you understand my stance?"

Li Ying asked, "Is this your personal stance, or the Song family's stance?"

Tang Shi explained, "Of course, this is my personal opinion. The Song family's attitude is decided by my father, and I have no right to make decisions for him."

"However, the fact that I am here today also represents part of the Song family's attitude."

Li Ying sneered, "Then I understand. Song Chenfeng is tacitly approving of this marriage, letting Xiao Ci do whatever she wants."

"Xiao Ci is young and naive, and easily blinded by emotions."

"I originally thought Song Chenfeng could help her choose, but I didn't expect him to be just as self-serving as before!"

He believed that marrying his daughter to an outstanding young man from humble beginnings would enhance his reputation for being courteous to scholars and also improve his official standing!

Tang Shi's eyes turned cold. "Aunt Li, what you said is a bit too much!"

Li Ying sneered, "What, do you think your father has a lot of backbone?"

Tang Shi shook her head, her eyes becoming sharper. "I don't comment on the affairs of my elders, but Aunt Li, it seems inappropriate for you to comment on my father in front of me, a junior."

"If you really have any complaints about my father, you can go to him. There's no need to show off in front of me!"

"Firstly, it doesn't prove anything."

Secondly, it will only make me have a less than favorable impression of you.

Li Ying smiled and said, "That's true. Let's not talk about Song Chenfeng's matter. Let's talk about yours."

“I know that you may be transferred to Tianzhou soon, and that you will be in charge of the Tianzhou police force.”

Tang Shi didn't mince words, "Aunt Li is indeed well-informed. Even I haven't received any notification about the transfer, yet you've already heard the news."

Li Ying's fingertips traced the rim of the glass, a hint of authority hidden in her eyes. "Although the Li family has declined, its connections remain."

"Finding out such things is not difficult for me."

“I know your purpose in coming down here better than anyone else. You want to reorganize the Tianzhou police force and use Tang Yong as an example to make a name for yourself.”

"Then, taking advantage of this opportunity to take charge of the Tianzhou police force, I will return to the province and compete with Guo Tong for the position of executive deputy director."

"Well, am I right?"

Tang Shi countered, "So what if it is, and so what if it isn't?"

Li Ying said, "If that's the case, I can lend you a hand."

"You were parachuted in from the provincial government, so you certainly have the authority to overpower Tang Yong."

"But Tang Yong has been operating in Tianzhou for many years and has a deep-rooted foundation. He is not as simple as you imagine."

"You're new to the Tianzhou police force, and it's uncertain whether you can establish yourself."

"Moreover, he is also a member of the Han University gang."

“Your father doesn’t like forming cliques, nor does he like you children acting in his name, so you probably wouldn’t go to pay homage to the old principal Wu Ruiqian.”

"In that case, you can't rely on the resources of the Han University Gang, and they might even become an obstacle for you!"

"You wouldn't be thinking of using Li Dong to get things done for you, would you?"

"He was just a low-ranking police officer, and this time he was even sent to the police station in the mine. He has been kicked out of the core of the police force."

"Even if he's very capable, so what? He's just a low-level policeman. At most, he can stir up some trouble for you."

"In my eyes, Li Dong is at best the rat that spoiled the whole pot of soup."

"You don't actually expect him to perform surgery on you and cure the chronic problems within the Tianzhou police force, do you?"

Tang Shi argued logically, "Aunt Li, I disagree with you on this point. I think Li Dong is very good."

"Li Dong is very resilient and energetic. He has a quality that other young people don't have."

"He dared to stand up against evil, never bowed to evil, and never followed the crowd."

"In this respect, he is far superior to other young people like him I have ever seen."

"At least so far, I haven't seen any of Li Dong's outstanding qualities in any of his peers!"

"Although he came from a humble background and had a low starting point, it was precisely because of his humble background that he was able to discover the deep-seated problems at the grassroots level."

"There's another point you're wrong about. I didn't come down here for a promotion or to make a fortune."

"I came down here this time to carry out sweeping reforms, not to go through the motions, nor to call it a day after taking down a few big tigers."

"What I want to do is to completely change the current situation of the Tianzhou Police Force and transform it into a people's police force with leadership, combat effectiveness, and cohesion."

"The grassroots level is precisely what I care about most!"

"Of course, I didn't expect Li Dong to help me in any way, not that Li Dong is incapable."

"The solution to the current situation of the Tianzhou Police Force cannot rely on the energy of one person, but on the power of the group."

"Aunt Li, are you right?"

Li Ying said, "Xiao Tang, I've come to see you with sincerity this time."

"You can rest assured that I don't have much involvement with Tang Yong."

"So you don't need to hide anything from me, and you don't need to avoid anything."

"I don't know what tricks you're hiding in Tianzhou, but I can guarantee that if we cooperate, it will definitely help you achieve twice the results with half the effort!"

"Whether you're here to get promoted and make money or to eliminate long-standing problems, you'll definitely need an assistant."

"And Li Dong, this helper, is definitely not up to the task. I am the most suitable partner for you!"

Tang Shi didn't immediately respond, but instead picked up her teacup and took a sip. "Aunt Li, how do you want to help me?"

Li Ying frankly stated, "It's very simple; you know my background."

"Although the influence of the family is not as great as it used to be, some connections still remain."

"If you're willing, I can help you quickly establish yourself in Tianzhou, and even help you make a breakthrough."

"Even if I can't help you prove Tang Yong's crimes, I can save you a lot of other troubles."

“I know that Secretary Manjiang will definitely give you policy support during this trip to Tianzhou.”

"But there are many forms of support that Secretary Manjiang cannot provide you."

"And my status as a foreign businessman can help you accomplish a lot!"

Tang poetry is like a heartbeat, "For example?"