414: Chapter 414 Zhao Yuanji is stunned

Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji was a Deputy County Mayor of Linshui County. He was not a member of the County Party Standing Committee, and his ranking was quite low.

Already in his fifties, his biggest dream was to join the County Party Standing Committee. As he grew older year by year, and having served in the position of Deputy County Mayor for four years, he felt a bit anxious.

He knew that the son of Old Wei from the County Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs was pursuing his daughter. He even had the intention of playing matchmaker. Although the Bureau Chief's son was short and chubby, he had an uncle who was a Vice Mayor.

Although the Vice Mayor Wei was not a member of the Municipal Standing Committee, he had a very close relationship with Mayor Liu and was firmly in the Mayor's camp. In the eyes of Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji, joining the Municipal Standing Committee was only a matter of time.

However...

His daughter's attitude was firm. Even if she were to die, she would not be with that short, chubby man. She was determined to marry only Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong for the rest of her life.

This was a headache.

What gave him an even bigger headache was that yesterday, when he was berating Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong in his office and demanding that he leave his daughter, he had actually been seen by Secretary Qin.

What was worse, he hadn't recognized Secretary Qin and had actually told Secretary Qin to get out.

He had spent almost the entire day yesterday in a panic, wanting to apologize to Secretary Qin several times but never finding the opportunity. Early this morning, he arrived in the city, prepared to report his work to Secretary Qin, apologize, and take the opportunity to express his loyalty.

However, there were many people there to report their work. As a Deputy County Mayor who was not a member of the County Party Standing Committee, he couldn't get a spot in line. It wasn't until after three o'clock in the afternoon that it was finally his turn.

He straightened his clothes in the mirror one more time, took a comb out of his pocket, and meticulously combed his hair. Feeling that everything was in order, Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji knocked on the door and walked into the Municipal Party Secretary's office.

After entering, he had prepared all his talking points and tried his best not to be nervous, but once he stepped inside, he was completely stunned.

Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong was actually in the Municipal Party Secretary's office!

How could this be possible!

Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji rubbed his eyes. That's right, he hadn't seen wrong. It really was Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong. How could he be here!

Even racking his brains, Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji couldn't figure it out.

Qin Chuan took in Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji's expression. He, of course, knew that Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji was the future father-in-law of Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong, but this father-in-law did not approve of the two juniors being together and had tried every possible way to obstruct them.

"Deputy County Mayor Zhao, what is it? Are your eyes uncomfortable?" Qin Chuan asked.

Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji shivered, realizing he had just lost his composure. He quickly said, "Hello, Secretary Qin. I am Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji from Linshui County. Yesterday's incident was a misunderstanding. I have come specifically to apologize to you. Additionally, there are some work matters I need to report to you."

Qin Chuan waved his hand to signal, "Deputy County Mayor Zhao, please take a seat. Xiao Zhang, pour a cup of hot tea for Deputy County Mayor Zhao."

Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji sat on the edge of the sofa chair, his restrained demeanor fully visible. He took the cup of hot tea from Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong's hand and glanced at him several times.

Qin Chuan smiled slightly and introduced, "Deputy County Mayor Zhang, you know Xiao Zhang. Starting today, he is my full-time secretary. The relevant official appointment documents will be sent to all districts and counties tomorrow morning, including Linshui County."

What!

Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong had become the number one secretary of the Municipal Party Committee!

He had suspected this when he saw Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong here, but he had quickly dismissed the thought himself.

How could that be possible!

Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong had no background and no connections. He was just a country bumpkin. Although he graduated from a prestigious university, college graduates were the least scarce resource nowadays. Who would have known that he would actually become the number one secretary of the County Party Committee.

After the shock wore off and he came to his senses, Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji felt a surge of joy. My son-in-law has actually become the number one secretary of the Municipal Party Committee! Then my matter of joining the County Party Standing Committee is a done deal.

As for his previous strong opposition to his daughter being with Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong, that had long been thrown to the back of his mind. Now, he wished his daughter would immediately register her marriage with Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong.

After finishing his report to the Municipal Party Secretary and walking out of the Municipal Party Committee Office building, Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji felt as if he had become ten years younger.

He was radiant and full of energy!

He really wanted to find Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong immediately and have a good chat with him, but he knew that as the number one secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and it being his first day on the job, he was very busy.

He waited until the end of the workday in the afternoon before Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji took the initiative to find Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong. His attitude was completely different from before—a world of difference.

"Secretary Zhang, let's go have a drink together and chat."

"Don't worry, I will never oppose the matter between you and Wandi again. I hope you two get your marriage certificate sooner so that I can hold my grandson sooner."

Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong knew that Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji could be like this entirely because he had become the number one secretary of the Municipal Party Committee.

"Deputy County Mayor Zhao, I am very busy. I don't have time to have a meal with you." Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong coldly refused.

Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji was not angry at all and laughed happily, "Right, right, you are very busy. How about this, on the weekend, I will have your auntie cook a few dishes, and you and Wandi can come home for a meal together."

Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong said, "We'll see. I'm very busy right now." Leaving this sentence behind, Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him and turned to leave.

Watching Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong's retreating figure, Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji was not angry at all. On the contrary, the more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He thought to himself with delight, "Haha, I never dreamed that my son-in-law would become the number one secretary of the Municipal Party Committee."

Returning to Linshui County in high spirits, Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji felt like he had been injected with adrenaline.

Upon arriving home, Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji said, "Wife, cook a few more dishes. Also, take out that bottle of moutai; I want to have a good drink."

His wife was confused, "Old Zhao, what are you so happy about? Is there finally some progress on you joining the Standing Committee?"

"Pretty much," Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji said, "Wife, our daughter has a good eye. She found us a good son-in-law."

"Are you talking about Bureau Chief Wei's son? Did our daughter agree to it?"

"Pfft, that short, chubby guy is not worthy of my daughter," Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji said, "My future son-in-law must be Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong."

"You don't have a fever, so why are you talking nonsense?" His wife touched Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji's forehead, puzzled, "Didn't you say that unless you die, you would absolutely not allow our daughter to be with Xiao Zhang?"

Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji laughed awkwardly, "That was just angry talk. It doesn't count. Right, it doesn't count."

A while later, Yang Wandi returned, looking to be in a good mood. Seeing her parents like this, she couldn't help but ask, "Dad, Mom, why are there so many dishes cooked tonight?"

Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji laughed, "Girl, you must have known for a long time that Xiao Zhang became the number one secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, right?"

"I knew, I knew this morning," Zhao Wandi replied.

Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji said with a smile, "You girl, you didn't even tell me about such a big matter."

Yang Wandi said, "Didn't you hate Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong the most and didn't want to hear anything related to him at all?"

"That was in the past, not anymore," Deputy County Mayor Zhao Yuanji said, "Daughter, I hope you and Xiao Zhang will register your marriage soon. You have been dating for five years; it's time to get married."

Zhao Wandi was stunned for a moment. When she came to her senses, her eyes turned red, and she almost cried. Her parents finally agreed to her marriage with Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong.

The next day, the official appointment document for Deputy County Mayor Zhang Tianxiong was issued to all districts, counties, bureaus, and offices.