Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

"Huifen, I have some amazing news to tell you!"

No sooner had Zhao Ruilong left than Wu Xinyi immediately dialed her sister's number.

Wu Huifen on the other end of the phone.

She was busy preparing breakfast for her husband, Gao Yuliang.

As soon as Handong University started its winter break, she returned to Luzhou to take care of her husband's daily life.

"Oh, your promotion after the Spring Festival? What kind of good news is that? Wasn't this something we expected all along?"

"After all, who in the system in Handong Province doesn't know that you, Wu Xinyi, and Zhao Shuji are related by marriage?"

Wu Xinyi laughed and scolded, "What kind of tone is that? So sarcastic. Are we still sisters?"

"Where did I sound sarcastic? I'm genuinely happy for you!"

Wu Huifen picked up the spoon.

Holding the phone in my left hand, I gently stirred the oatmeal porridge in the pot with my right.

"To be honest, this is not just a happy event for you alone, but a great joy for our entire Wu family, and even the Lu and Gao families, three big families."

"As the saying goes, when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven! Sis, I have a strong feeling that it's not just you who will get promoted, but all of us could potentially advance further!"

Wu Xinyi laughed and said, "That's true. You're Yike's aunt, and your husband Gao Yuliang is her uncle. If we don't let you two improve, who will?"

Wu Huifen put down her spoon.

"So, the big happy event you mentioned, is it Zhao Ruilong proposing to Xiao Ke?"

"what???"

Wu Xinyi exclaimed in surprise, then grinned from ear to ear: "How could it be so fast? They've only known each other for less than half a year, and they've both been extremely busy lately, probably only seeing each other once a month."

"So what exactly is this great joyous occasion you mentioned?"

Wu Huifen lifted the lid of another pot.

Carefully remove the steamed eggs.

"I'm going to Ruilong's house for dinner tonight!"

"What's the big deal? It's just... wait, what did you just say? Going to Ruilong's house for dinner? That... isn't that Zhao Shuji's house?"

"Yes, haha, and Ruilong also said that Zhao Shuji has been wanting to invite me to dinner for a long time. It just so happens that his eldest sister's family and second sister's husband are back in Jingzhou today, so we'll have a good get-together."

Wu Huifen stood frozen in front of the stove.

This is indeed a very big matter.

This was indeed fantastic news for the Wu family.

We went to the home of the top official in Handong Province for dinner!

What an honor!

Moreover, the significance of this meal is immense!

This not only symbolizes that the couple's relationship has taken a step further, but also that they have reached the point where their parents have met.

He also represented Zhao Lichun in acknowledging Lu Yike as his daughter-in-law, as well as Wu Xinyi and Lu Changsheng as in-laws.

of course.

Think about it more deeply.

This is also a harbinger of a powerful alliance between the Zhao family and the Wu and Lu families.

"Is breakfast ready?"

Her husband Gao Yuliang's voice suddenly came from behind her.

Wu Huifen, who was in a daze, suddenly came to her senses.

"Okay, it'll be ready soon."

"Well... um, sis, you... you go to work first!"

"Tonight's dinner is extremely important. I'll discuss it with you later, like what to wear and what gift to bring!"

Wu Xinyi smiled and said, "I called you to talk about this. Please think about it carefully, and let's have a good chat at noon!"

"Okay, no problem. I'm on vacation and have nothing to do, so I'll definitely think of a solution that's both thorough and presentable!"

After hanging up the phone, Wu Huifen quickly turned off the stove.

soon.

She happily carried the tray and served the sumptuous breakfast to her husband.

"Who are you talking to so early in the morning?"

“My sister told me that Zhao Ruilong invited her to his home for dinner, and that Zhao Shuji had wanted to invite her for a long time.”

Gao Yuliang paused for a moment, then smiled and said:

"This is something to celebrate!"

"Lu Yike, this child, has finally found a good home."

“I used to worry that with her strong and assertive personality, it would be difficult for her to find a partner.”

"Unexpectedly, it was precisely her unconventional personality that made Zhao Shuji's beloved son like her."

After sitting down, Wu Huifen said with a smile:

"That's what they call 'to each their own'!"

"It might also be because gentle and beautiful girls are so common that they are easy to find."

"On the contrary, Xiao Ke's straightforward and frank personality makes Zhao Ruilong feel that she is different from others."

Gao Yuliang smiled and nodded.

Picking up a pancake, he ate it while saying:

"Your sister must be really happy, right?"

"Regardless of whether she can become in-laws with Zhao Shuji in the end, she will definitely be promoted to presiding judge next year."

Wu Huifen laughed and said, "Actually, she was qualified enough, but it's a society based on personal connections, and everyone knows what that means."

"Under the same conditions, superiors will definitely be more inclined to promote those with stronger backgrounds and those who are beneficial to them."

Gao Yuliang let out a soft sigh.

"So this is the problem that has never been solved in personnel selection for thousands of years."

Wu Huifen scoffed.

"Because humans are emotional beings, living in a society based on personal relationships, it is inevitable to favor relatives and friends."

"But then again, aren't you also a beneficiary of this drawback?"

Gao Yuliang put down the half-eaten pancake.

While gently stirring the thin porridge with a spoon, he sighed with emotion:

"If it weren't for the old secretary Liang's selection of generals back then, I might still be teaching at Han University now!"

"Of course, there's nothing wrong with teaching and nurturing students."

"But the political arena offers me a much wider world of possibilities!"

Wu Huifen casually laughed and said, "So if Lu Yike really becomes Zhao Shuji's daughter-in-law, you'll have even more room for advancement!"

"Further room for improvement?"

Gao Yuliang picked up the porridge and gently blew on it.

In the past, if the porridge hadn't cooled down beforehand, or if too much sugar had been added, he would have definitely complained to his wife.

But today...

The Wu family has really made something of themselves!

Wu Xinyi is about to become Zhao Shuji's in-law.

How could Gao Yuliang dare to criticize his own sister?

He appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was already incredibly excited.

Previously, due to Li Dakang's constant obstruction, he had never experienced what it was like to hold great power.

Now that Li Dakang has been transferred to Lincheng, he can finally do things according to his own ideas in Lüzhou City.

Power is the most powerful stimulant for men.

So of course he really hoped to go further...

of course.

He should still retain the integrity and character of a scholar.

So after taking a sip of the thin porridge, he laughed self-deprecatingly:

"Sometimes I think, how high does one have to be to be considered a high-ranking official?"

Wu Huifen asked in a teasing tone:

"So you mean you're already content with being the clerk of Luzhou City and don't want to advance any further?"

Gao Yuliang smiled but remained silent.

He certainly wouldn't admit that deep down, he yearned for limitless power.

"You're not going to tell me? Fine then, I'll tell my sister later that you, Lao Gao, don't want to improve!"

"You're just insulting me!"

Gao Yuliang put down the bowl, picked up the egg, and gently tapped it.

After the eggshell cracked, he deftly peeled it.

Then, the tender white eggs were placed into Wu Huifen's bowl.

"After my meeting this morning, I'm going to do some research at the grassroots level. I probably won't be back until evening, so you don't need to wait for me to eat."

Wu Huifen, who was able to become a university professor, naturally understood it immediately.

“Perfect timing. I was also planning to go to Jingzhou to discuss with my sister in person what to wear tonight and what gift to give her.”

"After all, it's my first time visiting Zhao Shuji's home, so I can't be too ostentatious or too casual."

Gao Yuliang smiled knowingly.

After breakfast.

Wu Huifen went back to her room to tidy up, and Gao Yuliang immediately called Qi Tongwei.

"Tongwei, please take a day off today."

"Find a car and come to my house right away to take your master's wife to Jingzhou. We'll pick her up after she's done with her work!"

Qi Tongwei, on the other end of the phone, readily agreed without hesitation.

The fact that he was addressed as "Tongwei" clearly indicated that it was a private matter.

What an honor it is to be able to do personal favors for Teacher Gao!

So he rushed to the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee compound without even having breakfast.

They parked their car behind Gao Yuliang's official vehicle, without the slightest overstepping of their authority.

After parking, the car was left running with the air conditioning on to keep the interior warm.

I saw my teacher and his wife walk out of the house.

Qi Tongwei immediately rushed to meet him.

"Teacher Gao, Teacher Wu!"

"You arrived quite quickly. Thank you for making this trip today."

"Why are you being so polite with me? It's my honor to drive for Teacher Wu!"

"Stop being so cheeky. It's freezing cold and it's the Spring Festival travel rush. You'd better be careful on the road!"

"Don't worry, Teacher Gao, I will definitely drive safely!"

Qi Tongwei quickly walked to the Audi and opened the door.

He reached out and shielded the door frame, afraid that Gao Yuliang would bump his head.

He then invited Wu Huifen into his long-term rented Jeep.

After the Audi drove away, he turned around and asked:

"Teacher Wu, where in Jingzhou are we going?"

"Handong High Court".

"Okay, then fasten your seatbelts, let's get going now."

Qi Tongwei did not ask any further questions.

Never accelerate or decelerate suddenly; drive the car steadily and smoothly.

As for Wu Huifen...

After deciding on her advice for her sister, she broke the silence.

"Professor Gao asked you to give me a ride. You can find a car to pick me up soon. It seems you've been going to Jingzhou quite often lately, haven't you?"

Qi Tongwei quickly replied, "Yes, Liang Lu and Liang Wei have both been arrested, and my father-in-law is still in the hospital, so I have to run back and forth between the two places."

Wu Huifen sighed.

"Is Liang Lu still unwilling to get a divorce?"

“She is currently in custody awaiting trial, so I cannot agree to a divorce with her, and she is unlikely to agree either, so I have no choice but to file a lawsuit.”

"Who is the presiding judge? I'll have your teacher Gao put in a good word for you later, and get the divorce done as soon as possible. You absolutely can't let Liang Lu affect your career advancement!"