Zhang Jiayi curled her lips and said meaningfully:
"Based on my relationship with my younger brother, I estimate that you can upgrade at least two more levels in the future. Don't miss the opportunity."
"Two more levels, you mean the governor..."
Zhang Jiaqi licked her lips.
Zhang Jiayi nodded: "Yes, there are more than 300 governors in the entire federation, so the opportunity is still great. If we really can't go overseas, wait for a few years before we decide."
Zhang Jiaqi immediately shook her head: "Second sister, please stop trying to persuade me. I don't want to go to those remote areas. At worst, I just don't want to be the governor."
"Are you really willing to give up? With Xiaohao helping you pave the way, maybe you can become the first female consul of the Federation?"
Although the chance is slim, it is not impossible.
"Just pull it! I don't have that life."
Zhang Jiaqi shook her head without hesitation.
"You..." Zhang Jiayi wanted to persuade her again.
Zhang Jiahui quickly interrupted: "Second child, don't encourage third child. It's so chaotic overseas and it's not safe to go there. If you encounter danger, it's too late to regret it."
"Sister, what you are talking about are all stereotypes. As far as I know, overseas has been very stable in recent years, and it is not as exaggerated as you said." Zhang Jiayi quickly explained.
"How do you know? Haotian Group shouldn't have overseas business, right?"
Zhang Jiahui couldn't help but frown.
"Although our company has no overseas business, I know the heads of many energy companies. They have many projects overseas, and they definitely know more than us. I only learned about it when chatting with them."
Zhang Jiayi explained casually.
Zhang Jiaqi waved her hands impatiently: "Eldest sister, second sister, aren't we talking about my younger brother becoming a consul? Why bring it to me? Don't go off topic."
"There's nothing to say about Xiaohao. The reason why I asked you two to come here today is not only to inform you, but also for us to discuss it together and see what our parents should do."
Zhang Jiayi changed the subject.
"What should I do?" Zhang Jiaqi asked doubtfully.
Zhang Jiayi explained patiently: "Once Xiaohao takes office as the consul, he and Hua Qing will definitely move into the consul's residence in Zhucheng. I'm afraid our parents will not be willing to follow them because they will lack people to take care of them."
"Why don't you go with us? My parents don't want their grandchildren anymore?"
Zhang Jiaqi said in surprise.
"You take this too much for granted. Let's not talk about whether my parents can adapt to life there. Let's just say, how can the conditions in the consul's residence be as good as at home?"
"What you said is quite true."
Zhang Jiaqi immediately agreed.
Over the years, the government has been taking the lead in advocating frugality. When it comes to living conditions, even the consul's mansion cannot catch up with his younger brother's house. This is a fact.
Zhang Jiayi sighed: "To be honest, I hope they can stay. This is what Xiaohao means."
"What's Xiaohao's plan?"
Zhang Jiahui asked quickly.
"That's what Xiaohao told me. The couple only took Guoguo with them. After all, Guoguo is too young. As for An An and Kangkang, they will not transfer to another school and will stay with their grandparents."
Zhang Jiayi replied.
Not to mention Big Pudding and Little Pudding. They are currently attending college in Zhucheng and usually only come back on weekends, so the impact is not big.
Zhang Jiahui suddenly frowned: "Who will take care of my parents? Do I need a nanny?"
"Sister, why don't you and your brother-in-law move here together? You are going to retire next year anyway, why not retire now?" Zhang Jiayi tried to suggest.
This was the best solution she could think of.
My younger brother's family has a vegetable garden and a breeding farm. Faced with such temptation, ordinary nannies may not be reassuring. You know, people are starving to death every day.
"Let me retire early?"
Zhang Jiahui was a little hesitant. After all, she had been working for decades, and she could not give up just because she wanted to.
Zhang Jiaqi's eyes lit up and she helped to persuade:
"Yes, eldest sister, Xiaofan and his wife have to take care of two children by themselves. It's too hard. As a mother-in-law, you just stepped down to help take care of the grandson."
Cao Fan got married relatively late and currently has a son and a daughter, the older one is six years old and the younger one is only two years old.
In comparison, the Kevin brothers are much more powerful. They have three children in their family. When it comes to retirement, it is more necessary for Zhang Jiayi to retire early.
Under the persuasion of her two sisters and thinking of her lovely grandchildren, Zhang Jiahui finally chose to compromise:
"I'll go through the retirement procedures in two days."
"Sister, thank you for your hard work."
Zhang Jiayi and Zhang Jiaqi breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
One of them is still early to retire, and the other cannot leave at all. Only the eldest sister is the most suitable.
…
Time flies so fast, March 10th arrives in a blink of an eye.
Zhang Hao, with a hint of uneasiness, met with Consul Ji as promised. The two parties were actually not strangers and had met more than a dozen times before.
"Director Zhang, please sit down!"
"Consul, I have resigned from all positions now. You can just call me Xiao Zhang."
Zhang Hao kept his posture very low.
But having said that, Consul Ji is nearly thirty years older than him, so calling him "Xiao Zhang" is not too much.
"It's not appropriate to call me Xiao Zhang." Consul Ji smiled and waved his hand, "I'd better call you Lao Zhang. You can also call me Lao Ji. We are of the same generation. After all, you are about to take office as consul. If word gets out,
, everyone will think that I am deliberately suppressing newcomers!"
"Consul, what you said makes me feel ashamed. To tell you from the bottom of my heart, I am where I am today thanks to your cultivation. The so-called suppression of newcomers is sheer nonsense and no one will believe it.
Besides, the title Xiao Zhang is very common and represents closeness. Only those with ulterior motives will have bad associations with it."
Zhang Hao put on an expression of indignation.
"Okay, don't get excited. I'll just call you Xiao Zhang, but only for today." After Archon Ji finished speaking, he reached out and patted Zhang Hao on the shoulder: "This meeting does not involve anything else, it is just a casual chat between the two of us in private.
chat."
"Yes, consul, I will help you get some tea."
Since there were no outsiders present in the office, Zhang Hao simply acted as secretary, picked up the big teapot in front of him, and poured a cup of tea for each of them.
"Stop calling me Archon, call me Uncle Ji!"
"Okay then! Uncle Ji!"
Zhang Hao did not refuse again.
Archon Ji smiled with satisfaction, then picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, and then said frankly and honestly: "Xiao Zhang, there is something I forgot to tell you. Before you arrived, I just formally nominated you to serve as the next minister.
A consul."
"Thank you! Thank you so much!"
Zhang Hao immediately stood up and bowed.
"Sit down quickly!" Consul Ji waved his hand, "If nothing else happens, this news has spread throughout the federation. I hope you can be mentally prepared."
"Don't worry, I won't let you down."
Zhang Hao took a deep breath.
"Don't be too nervous. As of now, you are the only candidate. And as far as I know, Europa has no plans to nominate candidates. Do you understand what I mean?"
It would be better for Archon Ji to make it clear directly.
After all, among all the regions, as far as the current situation is concerned, only the Mainland and Europa regions have the qualifications to compete for the consulship. Even if other regions are nominated, they will have to run away.
Zhang Hao nodded slightly after hearing this.
Consul Ji laughed: "Xiao Zhang, you can now enter the role of consul. I believe that with your ability and talent in business, you will definitely be able to come up with an eye-catching policy policy."