Chapter 100 Love affair exposed
Before he had the chance to ask Pei Yihong for advice, Qi Tongwei received a notice asking him to go to the capital and then to the Chou Kingdom.
As the saying goes, when a person is sleepy he meets his pillow. This notice was truly a timely rain for Qi Tongwei.
Not daring to delay, Qi Tongwei immediately called Xu Bin, Zheng Wenkai, Liu Caixia, Ma Tao and others to arrange the recent work.
"I may take a leave of absence in the near future, and Comrade Xu Bin will be in charge of the daily work.
Your main task is to complete the river management and greenhouse vegetable facility construction before winter.
Comrade Xu Bin, you will be in charge of the river management work this time. Remember, I don't pursue speed, but the quality of the project must be excellent.
Due to the impact of events such as Wang Maocai this year, there will be no personnel changes in our town for the time being.
But by next year, there will be some adjustments. In principle, I will recommend those who I am familiar with and have outstanding abilities. "Qi Tongwei is also a master at painting a rosy picture for his subordinates.
Xu Bin had always dreamed of becoming the mayor. After hearing this, he immediately straightened up and responded loudly: "Please rest assured, Secretary!"
Then, Qi Tongwei said to Zheng Wenkai: "Comrade Wenkai, the greenhouse vegetable project is now handed over to you. On this project, you should listen more to the opinions of the professors of the Provincial Agricultural University."
Then he looked at the others, "You guys should fully support the work of Comrade Xu Bin and Comrade Wen Kai."
Next, Qi Tongwei explained some other matters.
In particular, Zhao Shikun was privately warned to strictly supervise government funds and never allow corruption and waste to occur.
At the same time, he also promised that if there are personnel changes next year, Zhao Shikun will be given priority.
After all the work was arranged, Qi Tongwei went to the county seat and reported to the county party secretary Zhou Guichun and the county magistrate Li Na the news that he was about to be executed.
Zhou Guichun has just received a notice from his superiors, indicating that he has learned about the relevant situation.
After everything was ready, Qi Tongwei boarded a plane to Beijing, but Pei Qianqian was not as lucky as him.
"I don't agree with you going. I've already promised him that you have to go on a blind date with Mr. Kuang tomorrow." Pei Qianqian's mother He Yan was very stubborn. No matter what Pei Qianqian said, she refused to let her leave.
Faced with her mother's unreasonable arrangement, Pei Qianqian began to speak without thinking, "If you want a blind date, go ahead. I'm telling you right now that I already have a boyfriend and we've already decided to spend our lives together."
"What did you say? I didn't hear it clearly, can you say it again?" He Yan raised her voice.
"I said I already have a boyfriend and I won't go on a blind date." Pei Qianqian picked up her bag and was about to leave.
"Tell me clearly, where did your boyfriend come from?" He Yan was anxious. She had promised Minister Kuang's wife that she would arrange a blind date for the children of the two families tomorrow.
"Where did it come from? It popped out from between the rocks." Pei Qianqian said unhappily.
She was fed up with her mother's snobbery. She went to Handong to attend university because she couldn't stand her mother.
While the two were arguing, Pei Yihong came back from outside.
Seeing the two of them, Pei Yihong said helplessly: "What's wrong with you two? Qianqian, it's so late, where are you going?"
"You can go anywhere, but you can't stay in this house. Otherwise, you won't even know you've been sold."
"Ask your good daughter, how dare she find a boyfriend secretly." The mother and daughter said in unison.
"You kid are talking nonsense. Where else can you go if you don't stay at home so late?
You too, the child has already graduated from college, isn't it normal for him to find a boyfriend? " Pei Yihong was born into a revolutionary family and did not value family background.
He did not have too many demands on his son and daughter, as long as they were honest and kind. He was at opposite ends of the spectrum from his wife He Yan.
“It’s not that I don’t allow her to find a boyfriend, but she can’t find some messy guy.
In short, I have already promised Mrs. Kuang that I must go on a blind date with Mr. Kuang tomorrow." He Yan said confidently.
"Mom, how can you say that? It seems like I am just a tool for you to get married.
I tell you it's impossible, my marriage is my own decision, no one can interfere." Pei Qianqian said firmly.
"Qianqian, don't be angry with your mother. Daddy promises you that you can decide your own marriage, but the prerequisite is that he is an upright man." After comforting his daughter, Pei Yihong turned his gaze to He Yan.
"We have been married for more than 30 years. Because of my work, I rarely take care of the family. You are the one who takes care of almost all the big and small things at home.
You are the one who takes care of the sick elders on both sides, the children going to school, and the wedding reception and seeing off of relatives and friends.
I know you work hard, and I have never asked about your discipline of the children.
But look at yourself, what have you become? When did you become so snobbish? Does my daughter, Pei Yihong, need to get married?" Pei Yihong felt that he should talk to his wife. If he continued like this, there would be problems.
"Of course you don't need it. You are in the position now, but what about the future, after you retire?" He Yan said as a matter of course.
"After retirement, won't the state take care of you? At the very least, my son and daughter are filial to me. What does it have to do with my daughter's blind date?" Pei Yihong was very puzzled by his wife's train of thought.
"Why not? Minister Kuang is the deputy minister of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, and his students and former officials are all over China. I heard that he will soon be the mayor of Shancheng.
At his age, he may have a chance to rise to the top in the future. What's wrong with marrying into his family? It can help to secure the careers of his sons and daughters. "He Yan replied.
"Haven't the two kids already told you that Shaowei will join the Aeronautics and Space Administration after graduation and engage in scientific research. He has great ambitions.
Qianqian wants to start a business and will not choose a career in politics. Our family does not need this kind of relationship at all. Why are you still so stubborn? " Pei Yihong said helplessly.
As the saying goes, even a judge cannot settle family disputes. As a provincial governor, Pei Yihong is very capable at work, but he is also troubled by family affairs.
He did feel he owed his wife a lot. As long as it didn't involve matters of principle, she had always gone along with him over the years. But when it came to issues concerning their children's lives, he decided not to remain silent anymore.
"Scientist, what's the point of living a miserable life? You never know when you will be sent to the cowshed again." He Yan's family encountered this situation in the past, which led to her more extreme ideas.
"I think you are crazy, you can even say such a thing.
Don't worry about Shaowei and Qianqian's future. They have the right to freely choose their careers and the right to freely choose their love. No one can interfere. "Pei Yihong said firmly.
"I have already promised Mrs. Kuang. How do you want me to explain this to her?" Facing Pei Yihong's serious expression, He Yan felt a little scared and guilty.
"Tell her the truth and tell her Qianqian has a boyfriend." Pei Yihong said unhappily, then turned his gaze to Pei Qianqian.
"Qianqian, shouldn't you tell Dad about your boyfriend?"
Pei Qianqian had already identified Qi Tongwei, and was not going to hide it any further. "His name is Qi Tongwei, he is a writer and..."
Before Pei Qianqian could finish, He Yan interrupted her and said sarcastically, "Writer, since when can anyone be called a writer?"
"Qi Tongwei! Is that the Qi Tongwei who wrote The Rise of Great Powers?" Pei Yihong suddenly thought of something and raised his voice.
"Yes, it's him." Pei Qianqian ignored her mother.
"This guy is good, very talented, has an international vision, and is a talent. What kind of job is he doing now?" Pei Yihong only reads books and has never paid attention to the author Qi Tongwei.
"He is now the township party secretary, and three of his works are selling well in China." At this point, Pei Qianqian raised her voice, clearly disparaging her mother He Yan.
"Ugly Country is a hot seller. Can you tell your dad about it?" Pei Yihong became interested and He Yan also pricked up her ears.
Pei Qianqian immediately told her parents all of her boyfriend's "great achievements" in detail, with a smile on her face the whole time, and she was filled with happiness.