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"Strange, why is the Corydalis the only one in our family?" Qing Er whispered to me.

I shook my head. "I came here with you. How would I know?"

After a while, hearing the Corydalis's clanging sounds in the kitchen, Qing Er stood up, took off her jacket, and went to the kitchen: "Corydalis, let me help you cook!"

Qing Er clearly saw the photo on the wall, but she still asked.

"Sister-in-law?" Hehe … "Your sister-in-law is far away …" Corydalis let out two hollow laughs.

I sat in the living room, my heart thumping. Far away? What did he mean? Who was he referring to? Was he referring to the faraway Kingdom of Heaven or the distant Cangnan of Zhejiang?

The Corydalis's answer was ambiguous, making it hard to fathom.

Qing Er obviously did not guess the meaning of Corydalis's words. It was obvious that she thought that her sister-in-law who was living in the dark had not returned yet, and obviously, she was referring to Liu Yue.

The reason why I think this way is because Qing Er will no longer ask this question, but instead suddenly seem to be in high spirits, chatting and laughing with Corydalis in the kitchen.

Actually, that's what I thought too. According to Liu Yue's personality, if she wants to return home or stay in Xiejing to celebrate the new year, Corydalis cannot stop her.

While they were busy in the kitchen, I walked around the room casually, looking around to see if there were any traces of Liu Yue.

However, after looking for a long time, I still could not find any trace of Liu Yue.

Could it be that Liu Yue was not staying at Corydalis when she returned to the sea? Could it be that it was usually Corydalis who went to Xiejing to look for her, and she didn't come back? Even if she sneaked back?

I thought in a daze, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable.

I don't know why I feel so bad.

With Qing Er's help, the dishes and wine were quickly ready. Everyone sat down and started to drink and eat.

The Corydalis kept on praising Qing Er's cooking skills: "Xiao Xu, you are so nimble, your cooking skills are also not bad, much better than mine. Look, this dish, it has a nice color and fragrance … …"

Being praised like that by the Corydalis, Qing Er laughed happily.

Corydalis poured wine and raised his glass: "Xiao Jiang, Xiao Xu, come, it's the new year, welcome to my house. Today, I toast to the two of you, wishing you two a higher achievement in the new year, and all sorts of work to go up to the next level …"

"Corydalis, we toast you!" Qing Er and I raised our cups, I said, "I wish Corydalis a great success in rising up in rank, and good fortune in rank!"

Sigh — — "Corydalis waved her hand," It's better if I respect you all. As the saying goes, if you all want to do it well, you all have to respect me and I have been in the government for so many years, but at this level, I can't think of anything else. On the other hand, you all, especially Xiao Jiang, are still young and vigorous.

"Thank you Corydalis for your encouragement!" Qing Er and I will drink with the Corydalis.

"Corydalis, you are only in your forties, why don't you think about other things?" I put down my cup and asked the Corydalis.

"Hehe …" , this is complicated, let's put it simply, this is the standard, if I am working in a provincial authority, I would definitely think about it, because there are Hall levels and Division levels above, but, in an Earth level authority, the highest ranked leader is the Earth level, in the entire Jiang Hai, how many Earth level officials are there? How many local County level cadres could be promoted? How many Earth level positions do you have actual power in? "

Qing Er and I stared straight at the Corydalis.

"The Earth level officials of the local city, other than the County Secretary s, it would be hard to promote the County level personnel of the city's direct departments, and there are also those from the provinces or even from the local cities. As for those who have real power, they are the few people from the Municipal committees and the municipal government, and the rest are just reputation and treatment, like mine, basically it's hard to get any of them. Before they retire, they would have to thank the heavens to find a place to give them accessory earth level treatment …" The Corydalis ridiculed himself.

"Then... You don't want to try? " I asked again.

"Hehe …" Xiao Jiang, you are still young, there are many ways and means in the field, and there are always some fixed rules and regulations mixed within. Once you reach a certain position, you will no longer be able to solve the problem by relying on effort and ability … " The Corydalis laughed, "A man should be content with what he has done. Let's face it, I have gone from being a secretary of a commune to being this far, I have been able to live up to the spirit of my ancestors in heaven. There was no limit to this government. There was no limit to what an official could do. Everyone wanted to be the greatest. However, there was only one country's president. What was to be done? "Haha …"

I nodded: "What Corydalis said makes sense!"

Qing Er heard this and thought of something new: "Being an official is so complicated, isn't it annoying? Is it tiring to think about this every day?"

Corydalis looked at Qing Er and laughed, "Haha … is right, it is very tiring to stay in the government, and it requires a lot of effort and effort. However, it also depends on the person, since some people are very keen on the government's battles, the heaven and earth battles and the people's fights, and the people's fights and battles, and the people's fights and battles, as well as the people's lives. These people, once they leave the power field, will immediately feel disappointed and empty, and would suddenly feel that their lives have no goal or direction … "

"feng-ge, don't be so tired, I don't want you to suffer like this everyday, we will let nature take its course, as long as we can live a peaceful life, it doesn't matter whether we become officials or not …" Qing Er said to me.

"Good, Xiao Xu's attitude is much better," Corydalis looked at Qing Er and laughed: "No matter what you do, no matter if you are a man or an official, attitude is the most important thing. In my opinion, Xiao Xu has that kind of attitude that allows people to stand aloof from worldly affairs, a person with this kind of attitude would normally not be able to get promoted, but, if there is an extremely good opportunity, he might be able to become a helicopter …"

"What opportunity?" Qing Er giggled as she looked at Corydalis.

"For example, promoting a young cadre, promoting a lesbian, promoting a democratic cadre, such opportunities exist. A few years ago, institutional reform required a young leader to be promoted, and requested for the team to have a lesbian. In the end, a young lesbian of our Municipal Party School, who was only 29 years old, directly rose from Normal level to become a city leader. There was also a young technical assistant factory manager in the county below, a Democrat party. He was also promoted to Deputy mayor because the authority required that the city's leadership must include members of democratic parties. These are all opportunities … " Corydalis smiled as he looked at Qing Er.

"Oh …" Qing Er opened her eyes wide: "Opportunity is something that can only be found but not sought for. We do not know if there can be one among these million people, we will not make this extravagant wish." "As commoners, we shall settle down as we please. That's good …"

The Corydalis and I started laughing, and the Corydalis nodded towards Qing Er, then looked at me: "Xiao Xu is not bad, Xiao Jiang, you can be considered to be fortunate to be able to meet Xiao Xu. You two have to get along well, live a good life with each other, help each other out in your careers, live a good life, work hard, the future is yours, tomorrow, too, is yours …"

Thank you, Corydalis, "Qing Er said." Actually, Corydalis, you really aren't old, you are only in your forties, and are still young and strong. Even after ten more years pass, you are still only in your fifties, and this job, this life, is still in the afternoon.

The Corydalis laughed: "Xiao Xu, you flatter me. Come, let's continue drinking. You guys eat!"

In the instant that Corydalis laughed, I saw a trace of melancholy and disappointment flash past his eyes, followed by a faint sadness.

I don't know why Qing Er said these words. It was only after a long time did I understand the meaning behind Qing Er's words.

"Xiao Jiang, the building in your newspaper is extremely quick. Who is in charge of the infrastructure?" Corydalis suddenly asked about this topic.

"Mei Ling will manage the infrastructure!" I replied, "Mei Ling is now the assistant to the president. She appointed herself to assist Ma Shuji in managing the infrastructure and administration …"

"Oh …" This Ma Xiaotian, can also really torment people, no wonder he came to me recently to ask about the matter of promoting subcounty in the city. So that's how it is.

"So what if he recommends it?" Isn't the decision on subcounty the decision made by the Municipal committees's leaders? "

"The leader of the Municipal committees has decided, but won't Ma Xiaotian go and look for the leader of the Municipal committees? Why is Mei Ling so active, can't she walk any higher? " The Corydalis looked at me with a smile and said, "These days, the leaders love to build infrastructure. When a building is built, it will be awe-inspiring, open, facade, face seeking, political achievements, and infrastructure, which is also a shortcut for some people to get rich … "Every building, every road, every project, has to be built by a few cadres, alas …"

I silently listened, the Corydalis knew a lot.

After we finished eating at Corydalis's home, Qing Er and I bade farewell to Corydalis.

Before I leave, Corydalis patted me on the shoulder. "Tomorrow, on the seventh day, we will be starting work. After the new year, there will probably be a lot more things to do … "Also, remember that private banquet I told you about. When the time comes, I'll inform you …"

Corydalis still remembers this matter. Seeing that this feast is very important, I was moved and nodded.

"The Corydalis treats you pretty well. It seems that the Corydalis doesn't know about what happened between you and her?" On the way back, Qing Er tilted his head and looked at me.

I pursed my lips and said nothing.

Seeing me not saying a word, Qing Er stopped talking about it.

It could be seen that Qing Er was in a good mood today.

In the afternoon, Ol 'Three came. Tomorrow, his company would be open for business.

I'm going to return the TV set to Ol 'Three, who waved it off and said, "Forget it, I'll give it to you two so that you won't be so bored that you won't even see the news."

"Damn, you're really generous. Being a boss is really different …" "No," I said.

Ol 'Three laughed complacently and took out a Da Geda. "Hehe, I got it.

"Wow, so awesome! I said you can do it, you really can do it!" Qing Er said while grinning.

"Jiang Feng, do you want one or not? If you want one, I'll give you one. Ol 'Three said to me.