Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Chu Xiong said, "But eldest sister..."

Li Ying waved her hand and said, "There's no 'but.' Although I'm not afraid of offending her, I don't want to make another enemy."

"She might not help me with what I'm about to do, but if she really wants to sabotage my plans, it will be troublesome."

"We have limited resources right now, and we can't afford to use them to waste against the Song family!"

Chu Xiong was initially worried that his eldest sister would suffer a loss, after all, the Song family had sent people, and it was Tang Shi who came, with Song Chenfeng standing behind her.

However, since his older sister insisted, he couldn't say anything more.

He turned and left the study, heading straight downstairs.

Outside, two bodyguards were still keeping a close eye on everything that was happening inside the car.

Just then, someone came out of the courtyard.

Upon seeing Chu Xiong, the two bodyguards exchanged a furtive glance. They hadn't expected the newcomer to be so extraordinary, as he had actually prompted Chu Xiong to personally intervene.

Chu Xiong waved his hand, dismissing all the bodyguards from the villa.

It's not that I'm afraid, but I don't want to become a laughing stock.

Although Li Ying has ways to protect herself, this is, after all, China.

Given Tang Shi's status, if the other party really wanted to, forcing their way in wouldn't be a problem, and no one could stop them.

Since we can't stop them, we might as well be open and show our sincerity.

To avoid being looked down upon by the other party, and also to gain a basis for negotiation for my elder sister.

Upon reaching the car, Chu Xiong opened the door and said, "Hello, Ms. Tang."

"My eldest sister has already gone to bed, but she is changing her clothes now after learning that Miss Tang is coming."

"My elder sister asked me to come and pick you up personally. I didn't know you were coming tonight, so please forgive me for any inconvenience!"

After saying this, Chu Xiong made a gesture of invitation.

Tang Shi was not surprised by Chu Xiong's appearance.

The former director of the Comprehensive Research Office of the Provincial Party Committee General Office, who was also the secretary of the former Party Secretary.

Decades ago, he was a prominent figure in Handong.

His every word and action could almost represent the personal will of the old Party Secretary.

A stomp of the foot can shake the entire territory of Handong!

Although she didn't have much contact with him, her father was, after all, a son-in-law who had left home, so some contact was unavoidable.

And the person in front of me is one of them.

The former Party Secretary's secretary, though only at the division-level, was more well-known in the provincial Party committee compound than many bureau-level officials.

At least 20 years ago in Handong, this Chuxiong was an absolutely legendary figure.

He graduated from a prestigious university at the age of 25 and was admitted to the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee.

He rose to the rank of section chief in 5 years, and at the age of 30, he became the old Party Secretary's full-time secretary and entered the Secretariat.

At the age of 35, he was promoted to the leadership of the General Office Secretariat, becoming the youngest division-level leader in the history of Handong.

Back then, Chu Xiong was always impeccably dressed in a suit, and it was said that he always carried two things in the hidden compartment of his briefcase.

One was the old Party Secretary's favorite strong tea, and the other was a notebook for recording people's livelihood.

In addition, the other party is exceptionally capable, and there are even rumors that Chuxiong will be appointed as mayor soon.

At this rate, it's not impossible for him to advance to the provincial party committee at the age of 40.

However, because of the case involving leaving home, Chu Xiong was also affected, completely ruining his future in officialdom.

The reason Tang Shi understood Song Ci was because Song Ci had taken care of him over the years.

Including sending Song Ci a living allowance every month.

Chu Xiong has secretly arranged all of Song Ci's food, clothing, and daily necessities over the years.

The Song family did not obstruct these matters, nor did Song Ci make any excuses.

Because everyone knows that all of this was secretly orchestrated by Li Ying.

Song Ci always felt that Li Ying owed her something, and she took these resources without any guilt.

Since we've come to find Li Ying today, Chu Xiong will definitely come with us.

However, Tang Shi and Chu Xiong did not have much contact.

To put it simply, they both know of each other's existence, but they have never met.

After getting out of the car, Tang Shi said, "Thank you, Director Chu."

This line from Tang poetry is not meant to be sarcastic.

He simply pointed out the other person's name to let them know that he had already recognized them.

Addressing him as "Director Chu" was also a sign of his respect.

Chu Xiong wasn't surprised that the other party recognized him, but the title "Director" still made him feel that things had changed somewhat.

Having been away from officialdom for so many years, I don't know how many years it has been since I last heard of this name.

Although people occasionally mention it, those are just business associates.

Tang Shi is different; she is the daughter of Secretary Song and the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province.

The way Tang Shi addressed him as "Director" seemed more like an acknowledgment of his past experience.

So Chu Xiong bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Director Tang. I didn't expect Miss Tang to remember such a small honor."

Chu Xiong spoke as he walked, half a step ahead to lead the way, his posture still upright.

Even without an official position, one should still retain the composure and demeanor honed in the old compound.

It gives full respect to Tang poetry, but it is not too inferior.

After all, he knew that Tang Shi's purpose in coming today was to confront Li Ying.

If he appears too weak at this moment, it will definitely make his older sister's situation even more difficult later.

However, if he acts too aggressively at this moment, it would be tantamount to a declaration of war.

And the current temperature is just right.

Tang Shi chimed in, "Director Chu is too modest. Your reputation in Handong back then is something my father always praises as a sign of integrity."

Tang Shi's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached Chu Xiong's ears.

She didn't mention the Li family's case, the old Party Secretary, or Song Ci; she simply picked the safest compliment.

This saves face for the other party and gives them a way out.

Chu Xiong paused slightly and glanced at her.

Today, Tang Shi wore a well-tailored dark suit, her long hair was tied up with a low hairpin, revealing her slender neck, and her eyes and brows showed a touch of the competence unique to public officials.

He originally thought that Tang Shi's rise to his current position was largely due to Secretary Song's support behind the scenes.

Now it seems that the Song family is indeed capable; at the very least, Tang Shi speaks flawlessly and is certainly a remarkable person.

Chu Xiong withdrew his gaze. "Secretary Song, you flatter me. These are all things of the past and not worth mentioning."

"Back then, I was fortunate enough to follow the old Party Secretary and do some of the duties I was supposed to do."

"But Secretary Song has done a lot of practical things at Han University over the years."

"Over the years, Secretary Song has promoted the teaching reform work at Hanzhong University, bringing a lot of fresh blood to our Handong Province."

"Even I, someone in the business world, have heard about it."

"Our company also has many talented people who graduated from Han University."

"Han University already has a solid academic atmosphere, and with the school-enterprise cooperation projects spearheaded by Secretary Song, students have become less bookish and more practical."

"Speaking of which, I should be thanking Secretary Song."

"I've always wanted to pay a visit, but I was afraid that my money would tarnish the Song family's reputation."