171: Chapter 171 Province... Province Number One?

Zhang Ya's words voiced the inner thoughts of everyone at the table; this newly appeared relative of theirs was either arranging government projects or setting people up in public institutions, which was truly a bit frightening.

Although Su Yi never said anything about pulling strings throughout the whole process, was it really strength that he lacked in these matters? What was lacking was an opportunity. Just like good positions in the tobacco factory, those relied on genetic inheritance; some things you are born with, and if you don't have them, you don't have them.

Su Ye's grandmother, Grandmother Zhang Yin, took Su Yi's hand, her eyes filled with a bit of unease: "Little Yi, what kind of work are you actually doing in Chengdu? How come it sounds even more capable than the mayor?"

Su Yi put down his teacup, sat up slightly straighter, and slowly swept his gaze over the family at the table—Su Ye's grandfather, Grandfather Su Mu, frowned slightly; his father, Su Hong, had a confused look in his eyes; the aunts' faces were full of surprise; even Su Xingxing, who was eating a duck leg, stopped her movements and stared at him with wide eyes.

Su Ye picked up his teacup and took a sip, waiting for his Fourth Uncle to drop his disguise.

"Actually, I didn't explain clearly when we reunited yesterday because I was afraid of scaring everyone."

Su Yi's voice was very steady, yet it carried an unquestionable weight.

"I am currently working at the Provincial Party Committee, and my specific position is... Number One of the Sichuan Province Provincial Party Committee."

Su Xingxing raised her little face and asked her father, who was already stunned: "Dad, what is the Provincial Party Committee Number One? Is it a big official? I have a classmate whose dad is a section chief; is it bigger than a section chief?"

Su Hong was speechless. He patted his silly girl's little head. A section chief? A section chief is nothing; they wouldn't even have the chance to show their face in front of Su Yi.

The spoon in Second Aunt's hand made a "clatter" as it fell into the bone dish, startling her so much that she stood up directly.

"Provincial, Provincial Number One?"

"Is it that Number One on TV who manages the entire Sichuan Province? Our Sichuan Province's Number One?"

The entire private room instantly fell into dead silence. The wine glass in Grandfather Su Mu's hand wobbled, and he didn't even notice the wine spilling on the table, muttering in his mouth: "My eldest son... has become the Provincial Number One?"

Su Yi nodded, his tone becoming a bit more solemn: "Yes."

"I was supposed to wait until I officially took office to tell the family, but I have to go back to hand over work tomorrow, and I was afraid I'd be too busy later and wouldn't have time to explain properly."

Grandmother Zhang Yin finally reacted, wiping her tears and patting Su Yi: "You child! Why didn't you say something so big earlier!"

"No matter if you are the governor or whatever, you are still my son! When you leave tomorrow, Mom will pack you some of the cured meat zongzi you loved eating when you were a child to take on the road!"

Su Yi's voice also softened, his eyes slightly reddening. "Okay, good."

Eldest Aunt suddenly slapped her thigh and laughed: "I knew my brother wasn't an ordinary person! He was smarter than other kids when he was little! By the way, Little Su,"

She turned to look at Su Ye, her tone even more enthusiastic: "Your Fourth Uncle is now the Provincial Number One. If you are wronged while working in Chengdu, just go straight to your Fourth Uncle! Who dares to bully our Su Family's people!"

Su Ye put down his teacup and smiled helplessly: "Eldest Aunt, I really haven't been wronged."

Younger Sister Su Li was holding back laughter on the side until her shoulders were shaking. Su Yi saw this and deliberately took over the conversation: "Little Su really doesn't need me to worry about him in Chengdu; he has quite a lot of ability himself."

He paused and added meaningfully: "I heard his boss values him highly, and maybe in the future, they will even need to ask Little Su for help."

Su Ye's current net worth of billions might not be enough to catch the eye of the Provincial Number One, but what about other things? Su Ye had a very good relationship with the Yu Family and Chen Ze, and coupled with the people in their circle, the energy that could be leveraged was not insignificant; even provincial leaders would have to take it very seriously.

Moreover, Su Yi believed that with himself in the background, along with the help of the Yu Family and the Chen Family, Su Ye's future achievements would far exceed his current ones.

Su Ye looked up at Su Yi, and the two smiled at each other—who could have thought that the incoming governor of Sichuan Province and the young business rising star in Chengdu with billions in net worth were actually blood-related uncle and nephew?

Finally, Su Yi looked at Zhao Bin and said: "Little Bin, I heard you are currently working as a doctor in the city psychiatric hospital. Being a doctor is good; saving lives and helping the wounded. I hope you can study medicine deeply, work hard, and become a doctor of both noble character and high prestige. I will find an opportunity to transfer you to West China Hospital in Chengdu for further study; after all, Chang City is still too small."

Zhao Bin, from the Third Aunt's family, heard his Fourth Uncle's arrangement, picked up his wine glass, and stood up, his face filled with a bit of shame: "Fourth Uncle, I'd like to toast you."

Yesterday, he felt that his Fourth Uncle was not simple, and even told Su Ye when picking him up that he should build a good relationship with this Fourth Uncle. He didn't expect that before he even opened his mouth, his Fourth Uncle had already arranged everything for him. By comparison, his own utilitarian heart was too strong.

Su Yi stood up and clinked glasses with him. "We are all family; there's no need to be so polite."

Changing the subject, his tone became a bit more serious: "But I must say the ugly things first. No matter what my status is, the people of the Su Family must follow the rules and walk the straight path. If anyone wants to use my name to engage in crooked ways, I will be the first one not to allow it."

Grandfather Su Mu immediately nodded in agreement, saying with a serious face: "Fourth is right! Our Su Family has been honest people for generations; we can't get carried away just because you've become an official! Come, let our whole family toast Fourth, wishing him everything goes smoothly in Chengdu!"

"Cheers!"

Amidst the crisp sound of clinking glasses, Su Xingxing suddenly raised her juice glass and shouted in a milky voice: "Fourth Uncle, is being a governor very powerful? Can you tell Teacher Wang at kindergarten not to assign so much homework?"

Everyone at the table laughed. Su Yi crouched down and ruffled her hair: "Homework still needs to be done, but Fourth Uncle can talk to Teacher Wang for you and ask her to assign a little less, okay?"

"Okay!" Su Xingxing smiled until her eyes curved into crescent moons.

When the gathering dispersed, Su Yi specifically walked at the end and patted Su Ye on the shoulder: "Tomorrow morning, I'll have the driver pick you up so we can return to Chengdu together. There is something I need your help with."

Su Ye smiled and said: "Sure, Fourth Uncle, then I will go back with you tomorrow morning."

Younger Sister Su Li hurried to follow: "Fourth Uncle, President Su... no, that's not right, Little Su, I'm also going back to Chengdu tomorrow, can I catch a ride?"

Su Ye looked at her helplessly, then looked at the elders and peers walking in front. This was basically exposing his own identity directly; one had to know that exposing one's own secret identity was one thing, but having it exposed by someone else was another matter: "Sister, you should just fly back tomorrow. First class, the company will reimburse it, okay? Fourth Uncle and I will probably need to discuss some things in the car."

Younger Sister Su Li stuck out her tongue, then said excitedly: "Sure, why not? I've never sat in first class before, this is a good chance to experience it."

"Hehe, now I have material to post on Moments."

The night grew deeper, and the sign of the Shu Xiang Pavilion was still shining. Su Ye walked in front, supporting his grandfather, listening to his family behind him discussing what local specialties to bring for Su Yi tomorrow, and suddenly felt very grounded.

He knew that after his Fourth Uncle's identity was exposed, life for the Su Family would definitely be different, but as long as this familial affection remained, nothing would change. Moreover, the Su Family's family values were quite good, and he believed that no one would use his Fourth Uncle's status to commit evil deeds.

Su Yi walked at the very end, looking at Su Ye's back in front of him, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth—with such a "hidden" nephew in Chengdu, he, the incoming Provincial Number One, had gained a reliable "civilian assistant," which he believed would give his "opponents" a surprise.