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Hanseong Province, New World Restaurant.

The once quiet environment was now filled with laughter and joy.

A group of well-dressed middle-aged people were talking and laughing around one of them.

Li Li casually echoed this sentiment while raising his wine glass; today was the joyous day of his promotion to Director of the Finance Department.

All these people are here to celebrate for him.

Logically speaking, he should be the absolute protagonist in this situation, but upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that Li Li, the protagonist, is constantly observing the actions of another person.

And he would occasionally exchange a few words of laughter with this person, his words full of respect, without the slightest bit of arrogance.

Everyone present was well aware of the situation. Were they all here to celebrate Li Li's promotion?

That's one reason, but not many. The main purpose of everyone coming here is to get in touch with the man in front of them.

Everyone in Hanxi knows the name of the young master of the Ji family. When the anti-corruption storm swept through Hanxi Province, countless officials were brought down and countless people involved in organized crime were arrested.

However, Ji Tong, the young master of the Ji family who should have been arrested the most, remained unharmed, only staying quiet for a while.

After Secretary Sha Ruijin, who had stirred up the storm, left Hanxi, this person became active again.

Having narrowly escaped disaster, Ji Yong, no longer restrained as before, became even more unscrupulous.

Using his family's influence, he got all the petty thugs around him into government departments.

And in the shortest possible time, all these people were promoted, and the vacancies caused by the anti-corruption campaign were filled.

These actions were observed by everyone, but no one dared to speak out.

After all, even Sha Ruijin, who has a powerful background, can't be touched. What can those with weaker backgrounds do to him?

Therefore, at this time, Ji Yong's people were in many important departments.

At this time, Ji Yong held more weight in Hanxi than Zhao Ruilong did in Handong.

Sometimes, even the words of the provincial party secretary and governor of Hanxi Province carry less weight than those of Ji Yong.

These petty thugs, who had been promoted all the way up, weren't fools either, and they were completely devoted to Ji Yong.

Ji Yong told them what to do, and they did it.

Most people within the Hanxi system know that if you want to get promoted in Hanxi, you have to catch Ji Yong's eye; otherwise, no matter how hard you try, it will be in vain.

Sure enough, as soon as they heard that Li Li, one of Ji Yong's subordinates, had been promoted to the position of Director of the Finance Department, all those who had been watching began to take action.

This is a great opportunity. If I can get on Ji Yong's good side, my career will be smooth sailing from now on.

If you don't believe me, you can take a look at Li Li.

This is a clear example: in just one year, he went from being an unemployed person to becoming the director of the Finance Department.

Therefore, this is the importance of choice.

Everyone showered Ji Yong with praise.

Ji Yong is clearly also highly applicable to this situation.

When Sha Ruijin launched the anti-corruption campaign, he was trembling with fear.

He watched as familiar faces fell from grace and his old friends were imprisoned. That's when he realized the importance of having powerful connections.

After Sha Ruijin left, he saw an even greater opportunity and recklessly placed his own people in positions of power, all to avoid encountering the same situation as before.

It seems that everything is going very smoothly.

Just as everyone was laughing and chatting, a large, stout figure stood up, raised a wine glass, and walked over to Li Li.

"Brother Li, today is your big day. Let me toast you."

Upon hearing this, everyone frowned for a moment, then gradually relaxed. If it was just a toast, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Didn't you see that Ji Yong, Young Master Ji, didn't say anything?

When Li Li heard this, he nervously glanced at Ji Yong. When he saw the other man's smiling face, he breathed a sigh of relief, but in his heart he cursed, "You ungrateful bastard, if you want to die, don't drag me down with you!"

However, today was his victory celebration banquet, so Li Li could only force a smile and nod stiffly.

Liu Dali didn't care about Li Li's attitude; he was just there to curry favor with him.

Ever since he arranged for his younger sister to marry Li Li, his future has been smooth sailing.

Not only did he go from being an unemployed person to a government employee, but within a year, he rose through the ranks along with Li Li's promotions.

Therefore, the happiest person to see Li Li promoted was none other than Liu Dali.

You should know that once Li Li is promoted, that position will be his.

So this time he genuinely came to congratulate him.

Liu Dali downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Then he said with emotion.

"Director Li, I, Lao Liu, am a rough man. I don't beat around the bush. I just say what I mean."

"I, Lao Liu, truly admire you. If it weren't for you, would I, Lao Liu, be where I am today?"

"So, I, Lao Liu, dare to say this in front of everyone today: from now on, you are my reincarnation parents. If anyone else wants to mess with you, they'll have to mess with me first."

"If anyone tries to make things difficult for you, I, Lao Liu, will be the first to not let them get away with it."

"Director Li, please feel free to give me any instructions in the future, and I guarantee I will do whatever you ask."

As he spoke, Liu Dali picked up the wine glass that had just been filled and drank it all in one gulp.

Upon hearing this, the previously cheerful hall instantly fell silent.

Everyone lowered their heads and quietly looked at Ji Yong, whose face was gloomy.

When Li Li saw this, he was also shocked. The reason why he treated Liu Dali so well was firstly because this person was trustworthy. Although he might not be very bright, he was completely convinced of his abilities.

Secondly, this person suited her very well. When she showed even the slightest interest in his sister, he brought her to her door that very night.

Where can you find someone so perceptive, capable, and loyal to you?

Therefore, Li Li was extremely satisfied with Liu Dali.

But his words today offended someone he shouldn't have.

Everyone present knew that this victory celebration banquet, to put it nicely, was Li Li's victory celebration banquet, but in reality, it was all about currying favor with Ji Yong.

Li Li knew Ji Yong's character very well.

That's just how people born in the Year of the Dog are; they'll turn on you at the slightest provocation.

If it weren't for how well he had served him over the years, Ji Yong wouldn't have promoted him so quickly.

Right now, Liu Dali's words have stolen the limelight from Ji Yong.

Ji Yong would be strangely happy.

Needless to say, Ji Yong did this to build his own power base. Li Li, you want to cultivate your own people? Fine, no problem.

But when you do this kind of thing, shouldn't you make it clear to your people who the king and queen are?

Seeing Ji Yong's increasingly gloomy face, Li Li was filled with panic and quickly reprimanded him.

"Dali, what nonsense are you talking about?"