The Official Ladder: I ascend to the pinnacle of power, wielding the power of life and death.

Jiang Yiming ultimately did not return upstairs.

He has his bottom line.

Get in the car and have Ding Li drive back to Yiyang City.

It seems that Zhao Zhenlin's case has fallen through.

Since he hadn't agreed to Ding Nan's request, he knew she wouldn't agree to his own.

When Jiang Yiming arrived at his home in Yiyang City, he carefully opened the door and went into his room, afraid of disturbing his parents' rest. He found two women sleeping in his bed.

The two rubbed their eyes, stung by the bright lights.

They were all overjoyed to see Jiang Yiming.

"Brother, why are you so late coming back?"

"My younger sister, Jiang Qianqian, asked."

"I went to Linjiang City to take care of some business, and I rushed back as soon as I finished."

Jiang Yiming was very happy to see that his sister and Xia Shining were both there.

"You're back? Why didn't you tell me?"

"Hehe, Shi Ning and I were thinking of giving you a surprise, so we didn't tell you. We were planning to go directly to Xinping County to find you tomorrow."

Jiang Qianqian yawned and said, "I'm not chatting anymore, I'm so sleepy, let's chat again tomorrow. Brother, I'm already asleep, why don't you come to my room for the night?"

"We're both adults. It's not convenient for me to sleep in your room. You should go back to your room."

Jiang Yiming finally met his girlfriend, so how could he leave his beautiful wife alone in an empty house?

"What's inconvenient about it? You're just making excuses to sleep with Shi Ning. I know exactly what you're thinking!"

Jiang Qianqian rolled her eyes and said, "But it's too cold, I really don't want to get out of bed."

"Qianqian, didn't you want to go to Hong Kong to see Andy Lau's concert? I've granted your permission."

"Tell me earlier."

Jiang Qianqian threw off the covers, grabbed her clothes, and ran towards her room.

After Jiang Qianqian left, Jiang Yiming kissed Xia Shining's thin lips: "Wife, I'm going to take a shower. Wait for me."

Jiang Yiming quickly returned to the room in less than five minutes, locked the door from the inside, then crawled into bed and rolled over, pinning Xia Shining beneath him.

The two kissed passionately, their breathing becoming heavier.

But after all, it was home, and my parents and sister were nearby, especially my sister, who was only separated by a wall.

Xia Shining was somewhat nervous and suppressed, her body tense up.

They quickly stripped each other bare, treating each other with complete honesty, and experiencing each other's everything in the most passionate way.

Just as Jiang Yiming was preparing to charge into battle and climb to the top, Xia Shining said breathlessly, "Yiming, it's not safe today."

"What should I do?"

Jiang Yiming said somewhat anxiously.

"Wear it, wear protective gear."

Xia Shining said in a soft voice, "I'm still in school, I can't get pregnant."

"We don't have those things here; they're all just sitting there back in our hometown."

Jiang Yiming said with a bitter face.

"Well, let's buy it tomorrow and then continue."

"I agree, but my brother doesn't agree."

Jiang Yiming thought for a moment, then chuckled darkly, "How about we try a different approach?"

Then, he pressed Xia Shining deeper into the quilt, and then... (omitting 50,000 words).

The next morning, Jiang's mother got up very early and started chopping filling, rolling out dough, and making dumplings.

When Jiang Yiming and the others got up, Jiang's mother brought the dumplings she had made to the table.

Jiang's mother was worried that her future daughter-in-law wouldn't be used to the food, so she made several different kinds of dumplings, including boiled dumplings, steamed dumplings, and pan-fried dumplings.

Smelling the delicious dumplings, Jiang Yiming smiled and said, "Mom, how did you know I was coming back today?"

"I didn't know you were coming back today."

Jiang's mother scolded, "You still dare to talk back? You didn't even tell me you were coming back."

"You didn't know I was coming back, so why did you prepare shepherd's purse?"

Jiang Yiming asked in confusion.

“Your mom heard you were coming back soon, so she’s been preparing fresh shepherd’s purse every day, just in case you come back and there’s no shepherd’s purse dumplings to eat.”

Jiang Yunzhou said.

Hearing his father's words, Jiang Yiming felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

Since joining the system, he has been busy with work every day and hasn't had much time to call his mother.

But his mother kept missing him.

"Mom, I'll try my best to transfer to the city as soon as possible so I can live with you."

Jiang Yiming said.

"Okay, okay, Mom has been looking forward to this day for a long time. If I wasn't worried that your dad couldn't handle it alone, I would have gone back to Xinping County to take care of you a long time ago."

Jiang's mother said, "How about I take turns taking care of him? One month in the city, one month back in Xinping County?"

"Mom, you should stay in the city and take care of Dad. If you leave, I don't know how he'll manage."

Jiang Yiming laughed and said, "Besides, our dad is rich now. If you're not by his side watching over him, and that girl takes advantage of you, you won't even have time to cry."

"You little brat, you even dare to talk nonsense about your own father. I think you're asking for a beating."

Jiang's father picked up his chopsticks and was about to hit his son on the head.

"I'd like you to try knocking on it!"

Jiang's mother glared at her.

“I didn’t intend to hit him, I just wanted to see if the chopsticks were the same length.”

As he spoke, he pretended to look at it, trying to hide his embarrassment.

Jiang Qianqian couldn't help but chuckle as she watched from the side. She said to Xia Shining, "Sister-in-law, you eat quickly. Don't mind them. They've always been like this."

"Shi Ning, from now on you will be in charge of the household affairs. You can't let Yi Ming be too willful."

Jiang's mother instructed, "If Yiming dares to disobey you, just tell me, and I'll deal with him with you."

"And me, and me."

Jiang Qianqian excitedly raised her little hand: "I'll go with you."

Jiang's father and Jiang Yiming exchanged a glance, both looking at each other with sympathy.

"Mom, I'll listen to you and take charge of the housework."

Xia Shining smiled and said, "However, I won't interfere with Yiming. We'll discuss it together and listen to whoever makes the most sense."

"Look, look, my daughter-in-law is so sensible."

Jiang's father quickly said.

Feeling the murderous glare in Jiang's mother's eyes, Jiang's father immediately shut his mouth.

Xia Shining felt very happy, enjoying the warm and harmonious family atmosphere.

He really enjoys this family atmosphere.

"Qianqian, you said you had something important to tell us. What is it?"

Jiang Yiming inquired.

Jiang Qianqian quickly finished eating the dumplings in her bowl, then stepped back and saluted everyone present.

"Mom and Dad, brother and sister-in-law, I am here to formally report to you that I have applied to join the army and have been accepted. I will be entering the army for training and study after the seventh day of the Lunar New Year."

quiet!

The entire living room was completely silent.

No one expected Jiang Qianqian to join the army.

Even in his previous life, Jiang Yiming had never heard of his sister having any intention of joining the army.

How did I suddenly end up joining the army in this life?

"Qianqian, this is such a big thing, why didn't you talk to your family about it beforehand?"

Jiang's mother said worriedly, "I heard that the army is very tough. You are a girl, and you will suffer if you go. Listen to your mother, we won't go. We have enough to eat and wear at home. Even if you do nothing, your mother can support you. Don't go and suffer like that."

"Mom, joining the army has been my wish for a long time, but I never dared to tell you before because I was afraid that if I joined the army, I wouldn't be able to take care of you."

Jiang Qianqian said, "But things are different now. My brother's job is very stable, and my father has also pursued the career he wanted to pursue, so I can go to the army with peace of mind."

"As for the hardships of military service, I know that all too well. My family is from the countryside, and I've done a lot of farm work since I was little. I'm not afraid of hardship. Besides, who doesn't love their own child? If no one joins the army, who will protect our country in the future?"

"I chose this path myself, and I hope you will wish me well."

Before Jiang's mother could say anything more, Jiang Yiming stopped her: "Mom, Qianqian is an adult now. She will take responsibility for her actions. Since she wants to join the army, we will fully support her and not put any psychological pressure on her."

Jiang's mother wiped away her tears and said, "Mom supports you. Mom just doesn't want her daughter to suffer."

Jiang Yiming stepped forward and patted his younger sister's head: "Qianqian, you've grown up and have your own ideas now. I support you. Go to the army with peace of mind. Your sister-in-law and I will take care of things at home."

"If you can't stay in the army, don't be afraid of losing face. You must tell me, and I'll find a way to bring you back."

"Ah."

Jiang Qianqian nodded seriously and smiled, "Brother, don't worry, that won't happen. My brother and sister-in-law are both so outstanding, so as your sister, I can't possibly be any less."

Did they say where they were going?

Jiang Yiming inquired.

"Not yet, we don't know the situation yet."

Jiang Qianqian smiled and said, "I'm fine with being assigned anywhere. I don't have any preference for the location."

Jiang Yiming nodded without saying anything.

After dinner, Jiang Qianqian took her mother and Shi Ning shopping together.

In her words, she wants to go shopping and go to concerts during this period, otherwise she won't have this much freedom once she goes to the army.

Jiang Yiming did not go; he had a drinking party to attend at noon.

At noon, Ma Qiyun, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Minister of the Organization Department, Long Shaolin, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Mingyang District Party Committee, Gao Wenchang, Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee and Director of the Municipal Reception Office, and Jiang Yiming, all gathered together.

“Brother Jiang, if you don’t come to the city to see us soon, I’m ready to use my power for personal gain and suppress your Xinping County.”

Long Shaolin said, "You need to come to the city more often. As long as you become more familiar with the leaders' homes than you are with your own, you'll be close to being promoted."

"Brother Long, give me the key later. I'll stay at your place when I come to the city. I promise I'll get to know your place well."

Jiang Yiming laughed and said, "If you don't promote me, I'll just stay at your house and never leave."

“Minister Qi Yun is in charge of cadres. If you want to blame someone, blame his family. Blaming my family won’t work.”

Long Shaolin said, "By the way, I heard you went to Linjiang City. Did you see Secretary Ding?"

"I saw him, but the situation is not very optimistic."

Jiang Yiming said, "I guess Minister Zhenlin's case is in jeopardy."

Should I give her a call?

"That's what Long Shaolin said."

"forget it."

Jiang Yiming didn't want to owe Ding Nan a favor, otherwise it would be difficult to repay later.

Based on his judgment, Ding Nan was likely going to get into trouble sooner or later. What would he do if she found him then?

"Okay, if you need my help, just give me a call."

Long Shaolin didn't say much. After all, this wasn't Jiang Yiming's own business. He preferred to avoid trouble and didn't want to owe anyone a favor because of someone else's problem.

"I do need your help with something."

Jiang Yiming laughed and said, "Listen to me first. If you have any connections, I'll help you. If not, I'll think of something else."

"My younger sister is in college. She has been approved to join the army and will be reporting to the military after the Spring Festival."

Jiang Yiming said, "I want to find someone to arrange for her to be assigned to a military unit near the capital."

Although he didn't know much about it, he did know that conditions differed in different places.

And being close to the capital is usually the safest.

Furthermore, it will be more convenient for him to visit his sister in the future.

“My uncle is in the military, specifically in the Capital Military Region. I’ll call him tonight; I’ll take care of this.”

Long Shaolin said casually.

"Thank you so much, Brother Long. I have no way to repay you for helping me like this."

Jiang Yiming raised his glass and said, "I'll drink three, to toast you."

"We're brothers, so let's not stand on ceremony."

Long Shaolin drank three cups with Jiang Yiming.

"Yiming, I heard that Zhang Yuntao and Jiang Xuangui have formed a united front?"

Gao Wenchang asked, "I remember they weren't on good terms before, were they?"

“They had always been at odds before. Zhang Yuntao wanted to gain a voice, but recently, for some reason, he just agrees with whatever Jiang Xuangui says and doesn’t make his own voice heard at all.”

Jiang Yiming shook his head and said, "I'm not entirely sure why."

"I always thought Zhang Yuntao was too ambitious; he only associates with whoever is powerful."

Long Shaolin said, "So, after the training course ended, I rarely contacted him, and I wouldn't invite him to gatherings. It's because he's too materialistic."

"It's not good for the Party Secretary and the County Head to have too deep a conflict, but it's also not good for them to get too close. If they can't form mutual supervision and checks and balances, then once a problem arises, it will be a big problem."

Ma Qiyun shook his head and said, "Yiming, you must hold the line and not let anything happen to Xinping County."

Jiang Yiming nodded: "Don't worry, old leader, I will never let them wreak havoc on Xinping County."

"By the way, is there any progress on the matter of Vice Mayor Zhang Zhengping?"