"Xue Yongxiang has fallen, and everyone related to him will be implicated. Yuen Long, I can tell you clearly that the reason why I came out so quickly is because I found something was wrong and got out in time. There was no way to go to the dark side and be deeply tied up."

Shui Qingzhang saw that the pipe was almost smoked and gently knocked the ashes.

He picked up the water glass, took a sip of tea, and slowly continued his topic.

"All in all, I don't have much contact with Xue Yong. The faction that became his was completely the work of Gu Zhengchuan."

"After the death of the old man, the power of the Gu family fell into the hands of Gu Zhengchuan. He was the eldest son of the Gu family and the person with the highest official position. He had everything to say in the Gu family, and Ah Cai made suggestions. He thought he had a chance to win, but he failed to think about the Gu family.

If you are taken into a ditch, you will never have a chance to stand up."

"When Hongyan and I got married, I admired the old man very much. At that time, he was in a high position, with quick thinking and a clear stance."

"Unexpectedly, never expected that such a respected old man would mistakenly hand over the Gu family to Gu Zhengchuan before his death, causing a good warship to go astray and lead to disaster."

"The old man under Jiuquan should also regret and be disappointed. After all, the root cause is still the word 'love'."

"No matter how bad Gu Zhengchuan is, he is still the son of Gu Zhongyuan. He will work hard to train him and make sure that the Gu family will prosper forever. Everything will be put on Gu Zhengchuan."

"Yuen Long, this is just like how I tried my best to train you. You are Tingyue's husband, Gu Yu and Qingming's father. No matter what happens, this relationship will never change."

"Perhaps you think that what you are today is the result of your own efforts. Yuen Long, think about Jin Sheng and those old superiors you recognize. Among them now, which one is better than you?"

"In terms of ability, level, and integrity, they are all on par with you. The best Jin Sheng is only a mayor at the department level."

"He's older than you. He's probably done with this position. Any further improvement would be to get a deputy-provincial post before retiring, and to retire at the Provincial People's Congress or the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference."

"And you are at the peak of your power. At the age of 43, you are the deputy provincial level. It is a good time for you to start your career in the prime of life. Ruozhou is a springboard for you. As for whether you can jump well, that is your task."

"But according to my observation, the problem is not big. As long as you follow the set goal, there will be no deviation. What's more, you still have your father-in-law at the helm."

"Once you deviate, he will correct you and get you back on the right track. Your father-in-law is trying his best to train you for the sake of his family. During his lifetime, he wants to see the family prosper and see you become a real member of the family.

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Having said this, Shui Qingzhang could not help but fill up the pipe again. Just as he held it in his mouth, Sister Gao came over angrily and snatched it away.

"Look at you, you've already smoked three times. If you smoke again, you'll be coughing and out of breath."

Shui Qingzhang smiled helplessly and said very cooperatively: "Okay, I listen to you, I won't smoke anymore, there are two remaining times, I will smoke them at night."

"Leader Li, please advise Qingzhang to smoke less cigarettes. It's not good for your health."

Li Yuanlang did not express his position. The conversation between Shui Qingzhang and Sister Gao made him deeply realize that this might be a manifestation of happiness.

On the contrary, he increasingly felt that there was a lack of warmth between him and Bai Qing.

"The meal is ready, please take a seat."

"Wait for Guyu and Qingming." Li Yuanlang almost said to Zheng Li.

In front of Shui Qingzhang, the name "Zheng Li" was the most taboo for him.

That's not his grandson. His grandson's surname is Gu, which is the continuation and inheritance of the Gu family's incense.

Li Yuanlang had three sons and two daughters. The only ones surnamed Li were his third son Li Zhengqing and his youngest daughter Li Xuan.

As early as when Gu Yu was born, under Gu Hongyan's almost domineering request, his son took the surname Gu.

Gu Hongyan's wishful thinking was that Gu Yu would make use of the Gu family's reputation to stand out in the future and have a bright future.

Little did they know, the Gu family fell and Gu Yu encountered ups and downs, becoming a hostage in the hands of Jin Yimeng to control Li Yuanlang.

Li Yuanlang arranged for Zheng Haixin to be raised in advance, but Bai Qing forcefully wanted him back and handed him over to Shui Qingzhang.

At first, Li Yuanlang had great objections to Bai Qing. In his opinion, Zheng Li would definitely have a happy childhood by Zheng Haixin's side, and the future that Zheng Haixin had paved for him was not much different.

Li Yuanlang has learned that Gu Yu and Zheng Li are undergoing political training.

This is not difficult to find from the training courses for tutoring two sons.

We hired eloquence and Chinese language teachers to strengthen their training in this area.

Li Yuanlang understood that eloquence and literary talent were the two most critical elements for political success.

Especially when I was in elementary school, I had the ability to speak well when facing strangers since I was a child.

With eloquence, literary talent will naturally improve, and writing articles in the future will be a piece of cake.

When communicating with Shui Qingzhang over dinner, Li Yuanlang took the initiative to mention this topic.

Shui Qingzhang only drank a small glass of liquor, but it was still the first time he had the opportunity to accompany Li Yuanlang.

Shui Qingzhang was reluctant to drink up such a small glass of liquor in one gulp, so he could only sip it and drink it slowly.

Enjoying the mellow taste of Moutai, Shui Qingzhang was in a happy mood. He took a bite of the dish and said slowly: "The future of Guyu and Qingming was jointly formulated by Bai Qing and us."

"Yuen Long, I didn't ask for your opinion because I didn't want to distract you and affect your state. We all know the hard work of being in politics, but we also understand that there are great rewards."

"Gu Yu is clear that they are all boys. If they go into business, it will be difficult for them to achieve success without the help of capital. Moreover, with your career development, it will be relatively easy for them to obtain resources in this area."

"There are no business people in our family for several generations, so we lack the gene for this. On the contrary, when it comes to politics, you and I can both provide you with experience and help. This is very important and critical."

Li Yuanlang stopped his chopsticks and frowned slightly.

It wasn't that I didn't discuss it with him in advance, but that it gave him an idea that he didn't agree with.

"Why do we have to let them stand out instead of just being ordinary people?"

This is Li Yuanlang's true words.

A person's life is only a few decades.

Living a meaningful life and living a happy life are two completely different concepts.

Li Yuanlang has been in politics for nearly 20 years and has completely felt the hardships and difficulties.

As a parent, who doesn’t want their children to have smooth sailing and be happy?

That's why he raised questions and revealed the truth in his heart.

Shui Qingzhang put down his chopsticks and stared at Li Yuanlang, looking very surprised.

"Yuen Long, don't you want your children to stand out and be respected like you?"

"You misunderstood what I said." Li Yuanlang answered slowly and unhurriedly, "I hope they are well, but I also don't want them to live a tiring life."

"It is better to follow their preferences and pursue life goals than the future we plan for them in advance. What's more, if you want to succeed in politics, the right time, right place, and right people are equally indispensable."

"You just talked to me so much, and the sentence that touched me the most was compared to Jin Sheng. I always firmly believed that this day was inseparable from my own hard work."

"Reality slapped me in the face. Indeed, every step I take, there will always be someone to support me and help me at key points. Will this high probability happen to Gu Yu and Qingming?"

"This is not ancient times, and there is no bloodline inheritance. No matter which position you go to, you need strict assessment and careful consideration."

"There are many kinds of difficulties encountered in politics. You have experienced the hardships, and so have I. Therefore, I think that they are still young and what they need is a happy childhood, rather than shouldering some family mission and doing their best to help them.

They’re learning things they’re not necessarily interested in.”

"I will discuss this matter seriously with Bai Qing when I go back. As a father, I have the responsibility and obligation to take care of it. If I don't explain it clearly, I'm afraid Bai Qing will impose this on Qingqing and Li Xuan."

After Li Yuanlang finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.

Shui Qingzhang took the pipe, lit it, looked at Li Yuanlang calmly, and sighed helplessly: "There are some things I really don't want to say, but since it comes to this, I have to say them."

"Yuen Long, Guyu clearly has your blood in his body, and Tingyue's too. Our family has completely declined and has become no different from ordinary people."

"As you can see, the villa I live in now is a gift from Bai Qing, and most of my monthly pocket money comes from Bai Qing's support. Without her, the living expenses of the three of us would have been very difficult.

Becoming mediocre and boring.”

"There are no conditions for doing business. It is Bai Qing's requirement to enter politics. She is short-tongued and soft-handed. Besides, her starting point is good for the children. Why shouldn't I accept it?"

"Your Qingqing is different from Li Xuan. With his mother's backing, he can do nothing in his life and still have enough food and clothing. But Gu Yu Qingqing cannot compare with him, and there is no way to compare."

"As for Bai Qing's idea, to a large extent, it depends on Gu Yu's understanding that they can continue the family's glory. With this level of guarantee, your family will not be any worse."
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