9: Chapter 9 I'm sticking with you for life

Because it was getting late, Shang Rou simply bought a few cold dishes and some beer to bring over.

On the way, Sun Ning had specifically asked Senior Brother Liu Zhiyuan to deal with that lackey who didn't even deserve to have a name.

It was very appropriate to let Senior Brother Liu Zhiyuan handle this matter.

The Development and Reform Commission was known as the "Little State Council."

They frequently dealt with various departments.

Many state-owned enterprises and central enterprises had to come to them for things.

A small fry like that was simply using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

Just like that, today's little interlude came to an end.

After today, there were just three more frustrated people in the world.

Everyone just treated it as a minor interlude in life; no one cared.

It was no wonder Sun Ning used his power to suppress others; it was truly because they were not upright in their conduct and brought it upon themselves.

Shang Rou opened the gate of the courtyard and saw a middle-aged man under the pavilion.

She ran over, skipping and hopping.

She wrapped her arms around the middle-aged man's arm.

"Big Brother, I haven't seen you in a long time. How are Sister-in-law and Hao'er doing?"

"You, you're already so big, yet you're still like a little child. Your sister-in-law and the others are doing well, it's just that little Hao is always nagging about his aunt."

Sun Ning and the others also stepped forward to greet him.

"Sun Ning, are you sure you want to go down to the grassroots?"

"Yes, I want to start from the grassroots level."

"Very good, great ambitions!"

Everyone present was an old hand in this field and understood the meaning behind Big Brother's comment about great ambitions.

It was just that everyone made different choices.

Take Senior Brother Liu Zhiyuan, for example; he had never gone down to the grassroots from the beginning to the end.

This situation almost restricted his future development.

Unless he was willing to be sent down to a city or prefecture now, where he could still be a big shot in charge of a region.

In that case, his future achievements would be even higher.

However, it was not that easy to be sent down once you reached the department-bureau level.

Not to mention that local positions were always limited, and it was not easy without sufficient maneuvering.

Just the fact that he had no local work experience meant that even if he were sent down, he would just go to a corresponding department office.

Unless he was willing to first hold a concurrent post as a deputy mayor or deputy Party Secretary for two or three years as a transition.

Clearly, Senior Brother Liu Zhiyuan was not willing to go 'suffer in the countryside,' as he was happy and content in the ministry.

Just after Big Brother finished praising him, Vice Township Head Li Jianguo chimed in with a smile: "Don't even mention it, Third Brother is already furious."

"How so?"

"When Third Brother learned that Sun Ning wanted to return to the grassroots and wasn't going to join him, but instead go back to Heyang, he spent five minutes venting at me."

Upon hearing this, Sun Ning smiled and said: "Third Senior Brother has always had a fiery temper."

As soon as he said this, everyone present smiled.

It was true that Third Senior Brother had a fiery temper, but that was just his true personality shown in front of his fellow disciples.

Elder Shang's disciples did not rank themselves by seniority.

Instead, they were divided into one, two, three, and four based on when they joined.

"Third Brother is just feeling sorry for the youngest junior brother, afraid that the youngest junior brother will be bullied back in Heyang."

"After all, Third Brother went down to the grassroots alone back then to reach where he is today."

"The hardships in between cannot be explained in just a few words."

The few of them drank beer and teased Third Senior Brother a bit more, and then the topic returned to Sun Ning.

After all, the main purpose of today's gathering was to discuss the matters of Sun Ning going to the grassroots.

"What is Gao Feng's attitude?"

Big Brother had not gone to the drinking party and did not know Gao Feng's attitude, which was why he asked this.

It was mainly because the position Gao Feng was currently in was too important for Sun Ning, who was just starting out.

Therefore, Big Brother and Vice Township Head Li Jianguo discussed it and let Vice Township Head Li Jianguo attend.

While expressing their stance, it was also to see Gao Feng's attitude.

"Gao Feng is fine. I've been his roommate for many years, and I still recognize his character."

This, of course, was Senior Brother Liu Zhiyuan's stance.

Vice Township Head Li Jianguo beside him also nodded in agreement.

With both of his father's disciples expressing their stance, Big Brother felt much more at ease.

"Gao Feng's side mainly depends on Heyang's intention. Later, the eldest might make a phone call to Comrade Shaobo."

"It is said that the Heyang Provincial Party Committee also supports him. After all, if you ask someone to come over from the south to develop the economy, you have to give them support, right?"

The Comrade Shaobo that Big Brother mentioned was the Governor of Heyang, and Big Brother had been his classmate at the Party School before.

This matter could not be discussed in too much detail, but barring any accidents, it was a sure thing.

Big Brother turned the topic back to Sun Ning.

"When will Sun Ning's Principal Staff Member appointment come down?"

"Very soon. With Deputy Director Zhou personally giving instructions, a small exceptional promotion is just a matter of procedure."

"It's really a pity for Sun Ning. The leaders in the commission all hold him in high regard. If he stayed in the commission, not to mention anything else, a department-bureau level position by forty would be certain."

The three senior brothers spoke one after another, showing concern for Sun Ning.

Sun Ning just smiled; he didn't think he was losing out.

On the contrary, he believed he had taken full advantage of the situation.

The vision he gained by standing at the highest level, the exceptionally promoted section-level position, and the connections in the Development and Reform Commission would benefit him for life.

Once his appointment as a Principal Staff Member came down, it would also be time for him to leave Beijing.

Just at this moment, Shang Rou suddenly spoke up: "Big Brother, Senior Brothers, I am planning to transfer my company to Hong Kong."

"No, you are not allowed to go."

Big Brother, who didn't understand the situation, stared blankly at the agitated Sun Ning.

Even I, as the Big Brother, am not this agitated.

Why are you so agitated?

In fact, Big Brother was among the three old fogeys mentioned by Senior Brother Liu Zhiyuan.

He had no idea that his sister liked Sun Ning; he simply thought it was deep affection between siblings.

"I am going, I've already decided. My biggest wish is to be a strong businesswoman."

"If you leave, what will I do?"

"I don't need a title; anyway, I'm following you for the rest of my life."

The two senior brothers and a clueless brother who were originally just watching the show were now confused.

As soon as "don't need a title" came out.

Big Brother slammed the table and scolded loudly: "Nonsense!"

The two senior brothers also reproached with full worry.

"Shang Rou."

"Junior Sister!"

At this time, Sun Ning could no longer sit still and quickly explained: "Senior Sister is just joking."

After explaining, he grabbed Shang Rou and went into the room.

There was a room here that belonged entirely to Shang Rou; after all, she was a girl, so it was only right for her to have special treatment.

And at this moment, a black line appeared on Big Brother's face.

Is this what you call a joke?

Where did that kid put his hand?

Meanwhile, Vice Township Head Li Jianguo and Senior Brother Liu Zhiyuan were happily eating dog food.

Big Brother couldn't help but ask out of curiosity: "What is going on with them? Did Shang Rou corrupt Sun Ning?"

"It's just what you see. Hey, that's not right. Shouldn't it be Sun Ning corrupting Shang Rou?"

Well, they really were like children, old children; they could even argue about such things.

Ignoring the gossip of the men outside, in the room, Shang Rou wrapped her arms around Sun Ning's neck and kissed him from time to time.

Sun Ning hugged Shang Rou with heartache, comforting her: "Rou Rou, I won't allow you to go to Hong Kong, nor will I allow you to leave me, and I certainly won't allow you to belittle yourself."

"You called me Rou Rou?"

There was no one else who would focus on this point.

"Sun Ning, you wouldn't want Senior Sister to fail to realize her dream of becoming the richest woman, would you?"

"Just treat it as fulfilling Senior Sister's wish, okay?"

"As for the rest, we don't need to care. A certain elder once said that peach blossom issues are never the main issues."