Official career: From director to secretary, I want to improve myself

"Her grandmother was 23 years old at the time, in the prime of her life. My first impression of her was, this girl is so unstoppable! So I worked hard to win her over."

"However, a hero never brags about his past achievements. As a young man, you should do the same. Have some drive and don't be too cautious."

The old man's eyes were indeed very sharp, and he pointed directly at Jiang Yuan.

"Grandpa~, what did grandma like about you back then?"

Zhao Ya saw her old man talking about Jiang Yuan, and Jiang Yuan nodded with a helpless smile. She also wanted to save face for her fiancé and not let the old man talk about him, so she changed the subject.

"That must be me commanding thousands of troops with great majesty and handsomeness!"

There was a hint of arrogance in the old man's words with his country accent.

"Hahahaha! No way! Grandma used to say that what she liked about you was your thick skin~"

Zhao Ya joked.

The old man was stunned, then burst into laughter.

"Being thick-skinned has its advantages!"

Both the grandfather and grandson laughed, and in the warm afternoon sunshine, not only their bodies felt warm.

Jiang Yuan watched the grandfather and grandson talking, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. This country was won by the old man's generation, who fought bravely, drove away the invaders, overthrew the three mountains that weighed down everyone's heads, and paid the price of countless blood and fire.

Today, they have many children and grandchildren, and live a happy and healthy life. This is what they have been working for!

The communication with the old man was very smooth. Mr. Zhao was over 90 years old, but he was in good spirits and his mind was still sharp.

"I heard that you have a doctorate degree now?"

Mr. Zhao suddenly asked.

Jiang Yuan nodded and said modestly, "Yes, Grandpa. With the help of Teacher Shen in the past few years, I was able to obtain this Doctor of Laws degree."

"Haha, that's great! A doctorate, your diploma is almost the same as Mr. Qian's. It's good to study, and you should read more! Both old leaders have said that everyone should read more. When I was young during the revolution, I even attended literacy classes organized by the army. Unfortunately, I didn't learn much and couldn't compare to you doctors."

"Grandpa, you don't even need to be considered a scholar. Traveling thousands of miles is equivalent to reading thousands of books. Your experience and broad horizons are beyond the reach of us who study rotely. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to command thousands of troops, even if you were a doctor!"

Jiang Yuan said with a slight smile.

These people of the older generation are truly tough guys sent from heaven. Some of them were those who had studied abroad and were indeed intellectuals.

However, there are many people like Mr. Zhao.

He studied on his own, summed up his own tactics, and learned from the flames of war. He truly applied what he learned, combining learning with practice! He and the man who "started a revolution with two kitchen knives" were both self-taught.

"That's not the case. There are not many people like us. We still need to study. It's easier for educated people to rise than for us peasants."

Mr. Zhao shook his head and said with a smile.

"I also know your teacher, Professor Shen. He's a formidable legal scholar. Back then, the senior leadership valued his opinions and invited him on as a senior advisor. Under his guidance, you must study hard. The future belongs to your generation!"

"understand!"

Jiang Yuan nodded seriously.

The three of them were talking and laughing, and their voices could be heard outside.

Wang Bingquan stepped in, saluted, and said, "Chief, Secretary Qi Jingsheng is here!"

Mr. Zhao smiled——"Why is he here? Please let him in!"

Mr. Zhao usually doesn't see guests due to health reasons. According to him, as a retired old man, he won't interfere or say anything.

Jiang Yuan knew who it was as soon as he heard it. The secretary from Jiangnan was a good friend of Zhao Anbang and also had a close relationship with his uncle Zhu Guangquan.

He stood up, and Zhao Ya also stood up. They both looked towards the gate of the yard.

"Grandpa! Are you feeling well?!"

A tall figure in a black Zhongshan suit walked into the yard with a loud and powerful voice.

"I'm fine. How come you have time to come and see an old man like me today?"

"I came to Beijing to do some business, so I came to see you."

Qi Jingsheng shook hands with Mr. Zhao and turned to look at the two people standing beside him in a well-behaved manner.

"Xiaoya, I heard you're getting married? Congratulations! You must let me share in your happiness when the time comes."

"Uncle Qi! Yes, I will definitely send you an invitation!"

"Is this Comrade Jiang Yuan? He's such a handsome man, and he and Xiaoya are a perfect match!"

Qi Jingsheng looked at Jiang Yuan, smiled, and stretched out his hand.

"Secretary Qi, I'm Jiang Yuan."

Jiang Yuan leaned forward slightly, shook Secretary Qi's hand, and then let go.

"No need to call me Secretary Qi, just call me Uncle Qi like Xiaoya does."

This uncle is not as imposing as Zhao Anbang. Instead, he is like water, not competing with anything. But Jiang Yuan knows that this is a temperament that can only be cultivated with full confidence.

"Uncle Qi!"

Jiang Yuan recognized another uncle, of course, this one was probably just a verbal uncle.

"Okay, you two go put your things in your room first, and stay with me tonight. I'll talk to your Uncle Qi for a while."

"Yes."

The two agreed, then went to get their things and find a room for Jiang Yuan.

The rooms in the courtyard were all cleaned by the nanny and the orderly, and were very clean. Zhao Ya chose the one closest to her own room for him.

The two young people couldn't bear to hear what the two people above said.

Even if the old man didn't say it, Jiang Yuan would have taken his leave on his own.

Jiang Yuan didn't expect that he would meet Secretary Qi, who was elusive and only had a reputation, here today, and even try to establish a relationship with him.

"Uncle Qi must have come to Beijing for the Jiangnan port project, which is a multi-billion dollar investment! However, I don't know why he came to visit this old man."

Zhao Ya was also thinking about Qi Jingsheng's intention in coming to see the old man.

"It's okay. This is too far from us. Uncle Qi is a high-ranking official. I'm a small director in charge of things. You, a small reporter, can't interfere."

Jiang Yuan shrugged and didn't care much.

Mr. Zhao talked to Qi Jingsheng for about an hour and then sent him away. Before they knew it, it was getting dark and the orderly came over and asked everyone to prepare for dinner.

So, Zhao Ya and the old man had dinner together.

After staying in this small courtyard for one night, Jiang Yuan took Zhao Ya to the family compound of Yenching University the next day. Professor Shen and Grandma Lin had been wanting to meet Zhao Ya for a long time.

Zhao Ya took some tea from her father's collection and some skin care products given by some people from the warehouse in the courtyard, then followed Jiang Yuan to the door of Professor Shen's house, carrying a few large bags.

"Let's go!"

Jiang Yuan knocked on the door.