Siheyuan: Back to 50 years ago, Shazhu joined the army

At the same time, far away in the government office building of Xiliao Province.

An uninvited guest appeared in the office of Vice Governor Hao Jinlong. It was Hao Dongmei's husband, Zhou Bingyi, the current county magistrate of Guangdian County.

The reason he came to see Hao Jinlong this time was to verify the matter of their Hao family and the He family severing their relationship.

"Dad, I heard that you and your brother-in-law and his family have parted ways. Is it true or false?"

Facing the question from his son-in-law Zhou Bingyi, Hao Jinlong did not hide anything but admitted it generously.

"Bingyi, you guessed right. We have indeed parted ways with the He family."

Zhou Bingyi was stunned when he heard his father-in-law's answer. He asked in confusion, "Dad, what are you trying to do? I don't understand what you mean.

If your brother-in-law hadn't come to your rescue and even used his connections to restore your reputation, how could you be the vice governor now? Aren't you being a little ungrateful?"

Facing Zhou Bingyi's questioning, Hao Jinlong flew into a rage and immediately scolded him.

"Zhou Bingyi, are you teaching me how to do things? I, Hao Jinlong, don't need you to tell me how to do things."

Hao Jinlong's answer made Zhou Bingyi even more confused.

"Dad, I don't understand. I don't understand. I just want to know why you do this!"

Facing Zhou Bingyi's aggressiveness, Hao Jinlong sighed and explained the reason.

"Okay, Bingyi, since you want to know so much, then I'll tell you. In fact, we were forced to do this.

You should know that your brother-in-law He Yuzhu has been missing for 5 years, and it is unknown whether he is alive or dead. Previously, his eldest son He Weiguo was killed by the Fang family. Now they want to deal with our Hao family, and their attitude is very clear. If we are unwilling to join them, they will not only not let us go, but they even plan to start with my precious grandson Hao Aiguo.

Tell me, if it were me, what would you choose? "

Hao Jinlong's words completely stumped Zhou Bingyi, and he didn't know what to say.

If this problem were thrown to himself, he would definitely not be able to think of how to deal with it.

When he thought of this, his heart was in turmoil.

“Dad, I….”

Before Zhou Bingyi could finish his words, Hao Jinlong continued.

"Okay, Bingyi, you have to remember that sometimes we officials really have no choice. Do you think your dad wants to do this? I don't want to do this either, but do I have a choice? Sometimes I really have no choice.

In addition, if I have to give up the status and power that is within my reach for the sake of so-called fame and face, I would rather not have the former.

Besides, if your mother-in-law and I fall ill, do you think you and Dongmei will be fine? Do you still want to go to the countryside to join the production team?"

Hao Jinlong's soul-searching questioning really stumped Zhou Bingyi. He was completely at a loss as to what to say.

"Dad, I don't know what to say now, ah............."

Hao Jinlong saw the contradiction in Zhou Bingyi's heart. He immediately stood up, walked to his side and patted his shoulder.

"Bingyi, remember that the officialdom is a big melting pot. It is very difficult for you to stay out of the mud. Since your brother-in-law has disappeared, those of us who are still alive should look at the long term. In fact, it is not bad to join the Fang family and keep our current wealth and glory."

Hearing this, Zhou Bingyi suddenly thought of something and asked a soul-searching question:

"Dad, I understand what you said, but I'm a little scared. Do you think that after the Fang family has dealt with my brother-in-law's family, they will turn against us and attack us directly? I feel that with the Fang family's usual behavior, the probability of this happening is very high.

They are very likely to do something like that.”

When Hao Jinlong heard the question raised by Zhou Bingyi, he suddenly felt a chill on his back for some unknown reason.

As the saying goes, those who are involved are often confused, while those who are not involved can see things more clearly. As someone involved, he was indeed a little obsessed.

Now hearing this reminder from his son-in-law Zhou Bingyi, he suddenly realized that he was not completely out of danger yet, and that the power over his life and death was still in the hands of the Fang family.

The reason why they wanted to win me over before was not only because of my work ability, but more likely to use me as an example and standard to make more families or cadres who used to be on good terms with the He family distance themselves from the He family.

When he thought of this, he panicked a little, but soon he calmed down.

"Bingyi, the possibility you mentioned is indeed very high, but we are now in a difficult situation and have been completely involved. Even if this will become a reality in the future, we can't do anything about it. The only thing we can do now is to go all the way.

You and Dongmei have been married for five years, but how come she hasn't gotten pregnant yet? Have you tried hard over the years?"

When Zhou Bingyi heard his father-in-law change the subject and ask about his descendants, his face turned red.

"Dad, look at what you said, I'm working hard every day."

Hearing this answer, Hao Jinlong became even more dissatisfied.

"Bingyi, you are trying hard every day, but Dongmei's stomach still doesn't show any signs of pregnancy. If there is any hidden disease, please tell me. Your mother happens to know a famous local Chinese medicine doctor. We can ask him to take a look."

When Zhou Bingyi heard this, he felt quite embarrassed.

"Dad, please don't do that. This is so embarrassing."

Hao Jinlong: "Embarrassed? I want to hug my grandson, and you're still embarrassed. Don't go back today. I'll ask your mother to take you to see the old Chinese doctor. Take medicine if necessary and get treatment if necessary. It's not good to delay illness."

Faced with his father-in-law's kindness, Zhou Bingyi did not refuse, but accepted it silently.

"Okay, Dad, thank you, I understand, I will stay today."

Hearing his son-in-law's words, Hao Jinlong showed a long-lost smile on his face.

"Okay, this is my good son-in-law. In addition, your father would like to remind you that the He family has become a thing of the past. You should not dwell on this issue too much. You must look forward, understand? I, your father, will give you more support and help in the future. By then, becoming not only the county magistrate, but also the county party secretary, even the mayor and municipal party secretary will not be very distant goals. You should know this better than me."

Zhou Bingyi nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, Dad, I understand. Don't worry, I know what I am doing."

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