Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Li Ying said, "For example, in terms of finance!"

"Especially on some economic issues, I can provide you with considerable support."

"You've come down here this time to shake up the core of the Tianzhou police force. Policy support alone isn't enough; we also need financial backing!"

"After all, those brothers under you are following you, so you have to make sure they are well-fed and clothed, and give them enough benefits."

"We need to let those brothers know that working for you, Tang Shi, or even turning against Tang Yong, can bring them substantial benefits!"

"At the very least, you need to fundamentally change the predicament of the Tianzhou Police Force and improve the welfare of these brothers."

"You need to let them know that they are secure working for you as their new leader before they will be willing to risk their lives for you."

"But as far as I know, the situation of the Tianzhou Police Force is not very good, especially the police force's affordable housing, which has been abandoned for two years due to a shortage of funds."

"This problem is a major headache for the Tianzhou police force, and it's also been reported to the municipal party committee."

“In recent years, many people have also gone to the municipal party committee to report related issues.”

"But the municipal party committee is powerless to solve this problem."

"Tianzhou's finances are not very good at the moment. The accounts are a bit tight, and the few surplus funds have all flowed into the education gap, so there is no way to allocate more funds to the Tianzhou police force."

"And as far as I know, this gap is not small."

"That's why this matter has been delayed and the municipal party committee has been unable to push it forward."

Even if Secretary Manjiang gives you support, he won't give you much preferential treatment in terms of finances.

"After all, Secretary Manjiang needs to consider the overall situation and treat everyone fairly."

"If we open a loophole for the Tianzhou police force, what will happen to the other departments?"

"What about the provincial department?"

"Now that you've come down from the provincial government, I'm afraid they won't allocate any funds to you."

"So, if this matter isn't resolved properly, no one will be willing to risk their lives for you."

"The promises you make are all just empty words; no one will believe them."

"But if we work together, I can help you fill this funding gap."

"I'll take over your unfinished building project and help you get it back to work as soon as possible!"

"With this, you, Tang Shi, will be able to gain a foothold in Tianzhou and earn the respect of the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and the Provincial Department!"

"You just arrived at the Tianzhou police force and solved this thorny problem. What will others think of you?"

"Others will think that you, Tang Shi, are talented, and that you, Tang Shi, are here to get things done!"

"With this successful start, you can gain a foothold in Tianzhou!"

"At that time, who will dare disobey your sword, Tang Shi?"

Tang Shi's eyes showed no sign of being tempted or wavering, but rather a calm demeanor. "Aunt Li has put it so clearly, saving me the trouble of guessing."

“I am also aware of the situation of the Tianzhou Police Force. I have heard about this matter since I was in the provincial department.”

"As you said, if this matter can be resolved smoothly, it will definitely benefit my work going forward."

"However, there is no such thing as a free lunch."

"I understand this simple truth."

"Let me guess, the reason you've gone to so much trouble to help me is definitely not to support my career as a junior."

"If I'm not mistaken, you want me to express my opinion on Xiaodong and Xiaoci's relationship."

"Or perhaps you want me to persuade my father to change the Song family's attitude through me."

"Is this what you mean by getting the Song family to stand on the same side as you?"

Li Ying's smile faded slightly, but she didn't deny it. She simply picked up her teacup to hide her expression, "This is a win-win suggestion."

"If you achieve political success and gain a firm foothold, Xiao Ci can also get out of the crisis and avoid detours in the future."

"You can't expect her to spend her whole life living an ordinary life with Li Dong, dealing with the mundane details of daily life, can you?"

“I don’t get along well with Xiaoci’s father. Even if I’m right, he’ll disagree with me on many things.”

“But these words are more appropriate for you, the eldest daughter, to say than for me.”

"Moreover, you are Song Ci's eldest sister, and an elder sister is like a mother."

“Over the years I haven’t been by Xiao Ci’s side, you have always taken good care of me.”

“What you say will not only be listened to by your father, but also by Xiao Ci. That is the main reason I came to see you today.”

Tang Shi nodded. "Then I understand. Aunt Li came to see me today to discuss a deal: to exchange Xiao Ci and Xiao Dong's marriage for my political future."

At this point, Tang Shi paused, then her eyes suddenly turned serious. "However, Aunt Li, I'm afraid my answer will disappoint you!"

"The faith of a Communist Party member can never be obtained through the exchange of benefits!"

"Xiao Ci and Xiao Dong are both my family, and I, Tang Shi, would never use my family as a bargaining chip!"

Li Ying didn't seem surprised by the result. "You grew up with your father since you were little, so to be honest, I'm not surprised that you gave this answer."

"But even if you don't think about yourself, don't you think about the rank-and-file officers in the Tianzhou Police Force?"

"The problems in Tianzhou are long-standing. Many retired police officers didn't even get this subsidized housing before they died!"

"If you can't resolve this issue this time, it will be even more difficult for subsequent leaders to resolve it, and those police officers will lose all hope!"

"Even if you don't consider your own future, isn't it a worthwhile deal to exchange Li Dong and Xiao Ci's marriage for the happiness of so many people?"

Tang Shi said with a hint of sarcasm, "Aunt Li is really a qualified entrepreneur; all she talks about is transactions."

"You can even use your own daughter as a trading partner, Aunt Li, don't you find that ironic?"

“You see this as a deal, but in my opinion, this is not something that can be traded.”

"Using happiness as a bargaining chip is disrespectful to everyone!"

“Those police officers want to resolve this issue, but they certainly don’t want to do so at the cost of others’ sacrifices!”

Li Ying sneered, leaning forward and gradually adopting a negotiating stance. "Can respect feed you? Can it provide housing for the families of martyrs?"

"Tang poetry, don't try to lecture me!"

"What you're facing now is reality, and you can't avoid it!"

"As long as you agree, once you take office in Tianzhou, I will immediately have someone connect with the Tianzhou police force and provide them with a special fund."

"We can get this project back on track within a week, and the police officers can move into their new homes within six months!"

"For your Tang poetry, this is a real achievement, and one that you have actually earned!"

"Even if you don't bring down Tang Yong, it will still be a key part of your resume for becoming the executive vice director when you return to the provincial department!"

"But if you don't agree, then you can only stick to your principles and make those retired police officers continue to wait."

"Next winter, there may be a few more retired police officers leaving this world with regrets!"