69: Chapter 69 Zhou Family Banquet

Inside Building No. 1 of the Zhijiang Province government compound, a family dinner was about to be held.

Zhou Bingzheng's son, Zhou Shuyan, had rarely returned from the capital.

Zhou Bingzheng also called his daughter back, and the family of four took advantage of the last day of the weekend to have a good reunion.

A dignified-looking woman, after placing the last pot of pork rib soup on the table, looked somewhat displeased.

She frowned and said to her daughter, "Wanqing, go call your father and brother to come eat quickly. They've been talking for an entire afternoon! Haven't they chatted enough?"

Zhou Wanqing said "Oh" and walked towards the study.

Originally, Zhou Wanqing thought the father and son were discussing some major world affairs.

As soon as she pushed the door open, the two men inside appeared somewhat panicked. It looked as if they were holding something in their hands and immediately hid it.

"What are you two doing?"

Behind the desk, a dignified man frowned and said, "Wanqing, why didn't you knock before coming in?"

Zhou Wanqing said angrily, "Dad, are you secretly drinking again? I can smell alcohol all over the room! It stinks!"

Zhou Bingzheng's old face flushed red: "You little brat, what do you know? How can this be called a stink? It's clearly the pure soy sauce aroma!"

"This is authentic Iron Cap Maotai your brother brought back! He insisted I try it."

Opposite Zhou Bingzheng, a refined and calm-looking man was stunned.

Dad, even if you're going to sell out your teammate, you don't have to be this decisive, right?

Where did you throw away the glorious revolutionary tradition and the mutual trust between comrades?

Zhou Wanqing was even more annoyed: "Brother! You really are something! You know Dad's health! Not only do you not stop him, but you also provide the tools for the crime!"

Zhou Bingzheng: "Wanqing, your choice of words is excessive!"

Zhou Wanqing turned around: "I'm going to tell Mom!"

Zhou Bingzheng: "Son, look, you rarely come home, you surely don't want to see your mom putting on a sour face, right?"

Zhou Shuyan smiled and nodded: "Dad, rest assured, at home, I will always be your strong backing!"

Zhou Bingzheng patted Zhou Shuyan's shoulder: "Good boy!"

Zhou Bingzheng walked in front, Zhou Shuyan followed behind. Zhou Bingzheng knew that his wife certainly wouldn't give their son a hard time.

As long as Zhou Shuyan said some nice words, she wouldn't do anything to him.

Thus, with his son backing him up, his steps became exceptionally brisk.

However, when he saw a beautiful woman with a livid complexion sitting there, Zhou Bingzheng instinctively felt a bit tense.

If outsiders saw this, they would probably be shocked to the point of dropping their jaws.

This dignified high-ranking official of Zhijiang Province could actually have moments of panic?

The beautiful woman, Zhou Wanqing and Zhou Shuyan's mother, Wen Nianci. Her status was not just as simple as being Zhou Bingzheng's wife.

She sat upright and spoke coldly: "Bingzheng, explain yourself! Do you think you are better than the expert doctors? Or do you think that just because you are the top leader, you can do whatever you want?"

Zhou Bingzheng turned to look at his son. He gave him a look, meaning, hurry up and talk to your mom.

But Zhou Shuyan just stood there smiling happily.

Wen Nianci frowned: "Zhou Bingzheng, why are you looking behind you? I am asking you a question!"

Zhou Bingzheng looked behind him again and gave another look. It meant, Zhou Shuyan, what are you doing? What happened to being my backing?

Zhou Shuyan continued to smile, meaning, that's right, Dad, I am your backing. Aren't I standing right behind you?

Zhou Bingzheng???

Wen Nianci slammed the table! It gave everyone present a start: "How much did you drink!?"

Zhou Bingzheng hurriedly sat next to Wen Nianci: "Not much, just a small capful, sigh, it's just that my work pressure is high."

"It's rare for our son to come back, so we were chatting while unwinding. Plus, didn't I just have a physical exam? My indicators are pretty good. I won't do it again!"

Wen Nianci rolled her eyes at him, then picked up a bottle of Feitian from the floor and said, "Sigh, originally I was thinking about the family reunion, so I specially asked Wanqing to go buy a bottle."

"Since you already have something better, then Wanqing!"

Zhou Wanqing: "Mom."

Wen Nianci handed over the wine bottle and ordered: "Go to the kitchen and pour it out!"

Zhou Bingzheng immediately stood up: "Don't, don't."

Then he snatched the Maotai from Zhou Wanqing's hand and personally poured wine for everyone.

While smiling and saying: "Thank you, Madam, wife is so good!"

"You two, hurry up and come over to thank Mom?"

Zhou Wanqing and Zhou Shuyan shook their heads helplessly, the family finally sat down and ate.

Although there was a small episode before the meal, this family of four was clearly still very warm.

While eating, just like a normal family, they chatted about daily life.

Wen Nianci served a bowl of soup for Zhou Shuyan, and also served one for Zhou Wanqing.

It could be seen that this mother was always very fair and loving towards her children.

Wen Nianci asked: "Shuyan, you are always being transferred around like this, and Rongrong just gave birth to the second child, can you handle it? How about Mom talks to your grandfather~"

Zhou Shuyan immediately interrupted: "Thanks Mom, no need. Aren't other young cadres also going through this? I especially cannot seek special treatment."

"Rest assured, the organization takes good care of me. It won't wrong Xue Rong and your precious grandson."

Wen Nianci nodded: "Then how about I go to live with you for a while? It's just that your dad he~~"

Zhou Bingzheng had been pricking up his ears, and immediately promised: "Wife, you can rest assured and go. I will absolutely not do anything that violates organizational regulations!"

Zhou Shuyan smiled: "Mom, isn't there still Little Sister! Let her come back home to live and watch over Dad!"

Thinking about being able to see her little grandson, Wen Nianci was a bit excited: "Shuyan is right, Wanqing, Mom is going to see your sister-in-law and nephew. Sorry to trouble you for a while!"

Zhou Wanqing nodded with a smile: "Rest assured, Mom. I will keep a close eye on Dad."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Bingzheng drank a glass of wine. The excitement he just felt was extinguished a bit.

This daughter of his is good in every way, except she inherited this one bad trait from her mother.

Being too strong-willed is one thing, and being impartial is not wrong either.

But treating her own family like this is hard to bear. No wonder she is still single at over 30.

Zhou Bingzheng wondered, which man would eventually be able to tame his excellent daughter.

That Eldest Young Master of the Liu family? He does look quite good. He also knows his old friend Liu Lu very well.

Entrusting his daughter to their family, he wouldn't be worried.

But his daughter, she doesn't seem to have any feelings for Liu Zongren at all. As a father, it's not good to interfere too much, right?

Therefore, Zhou Bingzheng is relatively open-minded in this regard. Even if Zhou Wanqing stays single for life, he will respect his daughter's choice.

Zhou Bingzheng also knows that his daughter is under great work pressure, and the organization has too high expectations of her.

He shouldn't add more pressure on her at this time.

To improve the father-daughter relationship, Zhou Bingzheng said: "Wanqing, how do you feel about these three months at your City Investment? Dad doesn't mean anything else, just hope you don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"Some things should be done step by step. You just arrived at a new position, so you should prioritize unity. You need to stand firm before you can show your talents."

Zhou Wanqing put down her bowl and chopsticks, and nodded: "I know, Dad, rest assured. I am adapting well to the new unit."

Zhou Shuyan raised his wine glass: "Our little sister is very excellent, let's toast her."

Zhou Wanqing: "Thanks Brother, thanks Mom and Dad."

Zhou Bingzheng continued: "Shuyan is right. Now inside some state-owned enterprises, interests are intertwined, and I'm afraid they have formed a tight-knit web. It's even more complex than our political scene!"

"Wanqing, firstly you are young, and secondly, you don't have absolute say, so being in the middle of it must be full of difficulties."

"So, Wanqing, as a father, I still want to advise you. Just do your job well. Some expectations the organization has for you won't turn into disappointment just because you didn't achieve them."

"You must believe that our organizational personnel system is fair."

Zhou Wanqing nodded, she was very moved.

She knew it must be her father who heard something from the leaders of the State-owned Assets Commission.

That's why he was comforting her like this.

However, Zhou Wanqing is a strong-willed person, and she also wants to win honor for her father.

Originally, there were some voices from the outside saying that she was able to rise rapidly because she had a father with great power.

Therefore, the effort Zhou Wanqing put in is probably more than that of ordinary cadres.

Zhou Wanqing said: "Everyone rest assured, I, Zhou Wanqing, am no longer a child who just started working."

"Moreover, I already have a preliminary investigation into the transfer of benefits within City Investment."

"I have reported in person to the leaders of the State-owned Assets Commission based on the clues I currently have. They support me in continuing the investigation. So, Father, you don't need to worry about me!"

Zhou Bingzheng raised his wine glass again, and Wen Nianci did not stop him. The whole family drank happily.

However, Zhou Bingzheng was curious: "Wanqing, how did you think of someone using a teahouse as a cover to carry out 'elegant bribery'?"

"Dad has been in politics for so many years, and I have to sigh that the younger generation is formidable!"

Zhou Shuyan also echoed: "Yeah, Little Sister, tell your brother about it, maybe in the future, I can have more ideas."

Zhou Wanqing was a bit embarrassed: "Actually, this is not my credit alone. I want to thank two people who have been helping me~~"