Starting from Handong, in the name of Xiao Hao!

“Yes, he’s a son-in-law!” Chang Junhao said to Li Weijun again, a smile playing on his lips.

"Son-in-law, is your family a good match for me?" Li Weijun asked directly.

If that's the case, then he wasted his breath.

"No, the son-in-law should come from an ordinary family. He might not be rich, but he should be comfortably well-off!" Chang Junhao explained.

"If I'm not mistaken, in this way, our treatment of these sons-in-law is indeed developing!"

"But they'll still be subject to limitations, right? Very few will be groomed as their heirs!"

"Even outsiders probably wouldn't bother to train a son-in-law!"

"At most, we'll just offer some assistance! It's to prevent him from becoming arrogant after he gains power, right?"

"Even a student seems to have a higher status than a son-in-law, right?"

"Not bad!" Chang Junhao smiled.

"Unless you are someone with a very high status or extremely strong abilities, you can develop your career even without a family!"

"With such a family background, it's like adding wings to a tiger, icing on the cake. My own character is also perfectly acceptable; I'm not after their family background!"

"In that case, it's still possible to become the heir and inherit the resources from that side!"

"But in my understanding, the Zhong family's son-in-law is not that kind of person!"

"He does have some ability, but he's also the type to become arrogant once he gets his way!"

"I used to come from a middle-class family, but now I look down on ordinary families!"

"They already think they're superior to others, especially when they're around people they know well, they're very smug!"

"And I also heard a joke, I think it was told by Xiao Wu!" Chang Junhao said, laughing at himself.

"Xiao Wu?" Li Weijun laughed.

They were all acquaintances; Xiao Wu's grandfather was one of the top recipients of system rewards back in the day.

He appeared as early as the War of Resistance against Japan, and he had a suitable identity. He even served as the deputy regimental commander for a period of time with Kong Jie, one of the "Iron Triangle" of the Jin-Sui region.

Later, he even served as the commander on the southern battlefield. Chang An, who is Chang Junhao's father, was under Grandpa Wu's command for a period of time.

Their relationship was also very good, similar to that of the Li family. Moreover, because of the Li family patriarch, Li Yunlong often caused trouble.

In the early years after the organization was established, his position was even higher than Li Yunlong's; however, by the time he retired, his position was roughly the same.

"What did Xiao Wu say?" Li Weijun asked.

"He said that the Zhong family's son-in-law is now a jack-of-all-trades; he's proficient in cooking, housework, and taking care of children!" Chang Junhao laughed.

As they spoke, the two laughed again.

The conversation quickly returned to normal.

"Then why is there such a relationship between Chen Hai and this son-in-law..." Li Weijun asked.

"They are classmates, all students of Secretary Gao. Didn't I say before? This son-in-law of the Zhong family is quite capable!"

“Otherwise, people probably wouldn’t even look at him, but right now he’s being suppressed by the Zhong family’s daughter!” Chang Junhao said.

“No wonder you said he’s out of his mind!” Li Weijun said.

"However, their friendship is actually quite good, it's just a little..."

As he spoke, Li Weijun shook his head. From what Chang Junhao had said about the Zhong family son-in-law's personality, Li Weijun had come to understand this guy somewhat.

Chen Hai himself was very open and honest, but what the Zhong family's son-in-law was thinking was really unclear.

"But even if he really gets close to the Zhong family's son-in-law, wouldn't he be considered quite close to your family?"

"Why don't you like this guy anymore?"

"Giving them a friendly face is something we can take advantage of, right?" Li Weijun asked.

"Who knows? At least I don't intend to deal with him right now. It all depends on his own decision and how his relationship with us ends!" Chang Junhao said.

"I've received word that they seem to be investigating our side!"

"Investigate this area? Handong?" Li Weijun asked.

“Yes, let’s see what they did back then, and then we can decide what attitude to take!” Chang Junhao said.

"Okay!" Li Weijun nodded, but didn't really take it to heart.

The Zhong family is doing quite well now, but for them, it's really nothing.

They were talking as they headed back towards Luzhou City.

On the other side, after Chang Junhao and the others left, Gao Yuliang didn't linger and walked outside.

He doesn't have anything to do here, and he just came to visit his senior.

Chen Yanshi had helped Gao Yuliang in the past, and Gao Yuliang was grateful to Chen Yanshi and the others, which is why he would come to visit them from time to time.

Gao Yuliang has already reached the pinnacle of vice-ministerial level, and he can still maintain this attitude. How could Chen Yanshi not be satisfied?

Watching Gao Yuliang's car leave, Chen Hai and Chen Yanshi also walked into the courtyard.

"Dad, what brings Teacher Gao here? Did he come with Secretary Chang and the others?"

"Oh, no, Secretary Chang came with Wei Jun!"

"Your teacher, Mr. Gao, arrived later!" Chen Yanshi explained.

"Secretary Chang and that Li Weijun?" Chen Hai was somewhat puzzled.

"Xiao Hai!" Chen Yanshi didn't answer the question, but instead called out to Chen Hai directly.

"What's wrong, Dad?" Chen Hai asked.

"I heard that you almost never go to Yuliang's office except when you have to report to him?"

"Even if you did go, did you go with your superiors?"

"Haven't you been to your teacher Gao's house yet?" Chen Yanshi asked.

“Yes, isn’t this to avoid suspicion?” Chen Hai blurted out.

"To avoid suspicion!" Chen Yanshi muttered to himself, shaking his head and giving a wry smile.

"Yes, we need to avoid suspicion!"

What could he say? Could he ask his son to report more to Gao Yuliang, who was the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee?

How can I ensure my son gets along well with Gao Yuliang?

What's the difference between that and running for an official position? At least in Chen Yanshi's eyes, there's no difference.

Whether for his own reputation or when facing his son, Chen Yanshi was not allowed to say such things.

"What's wrong, Dad?" Chen Hai asked his father, puzzled.

"It's nothing!" Chen Yanshi shook his head. He could only say it indirectly, hoping to change his stupid son's thinking and behavior.

I don't expect him to be a smooth talker, nor do I want him to become that kind of person, but no matter what, he should have a few like-minded friends, right?

In officialdom, someone with Chen Hai's personality would be lucky to even become a section chief if it weren't for his and Gao Yuliang's influence.

Not to mention the current head of the anti-corruption bureau.

"Do you know that Secretary Chang? He's also your teacher Gao's... friend, right?" Chen Yanshi asked.

"Secretary Chang? I only know him, but I'm not very familiar with him. I only met him when I was attending a meeting in the provincial capital, when I was with our chief prosecutor!"

"This is the first time we've met in private today!" Chen Hai said honestly.

"Sigh, you..." Chen Yanshi didn't know what to say. Of course, he wanted the best for his son.

Even if he doesn't say anything, Chen Hai has everything he should have.

"Look at you all these years!" Chen Yanshi could only change his tone.

"Huh? Dad, what's wrong with me?" Chen Hai still didn't quite understand.

“Look at you, what have you done all these years besides work?” Chen Yanshi said.

"Dad, didn't you always praise me for being diligent and hardworking, working day and night, and being responsible to the people?" Chen Hai retorted.

“Yes, I used to be like that too, but unlike you, how many friends do you have besides work and colleagues?” Chen Yanshi asked.