Hu Jianjun was very drunk, and Li Xue also drank a bottle of Maotai with the young master. Not to mention driving, even opening the car door is not stable.
With no choice, Xiao Zheng had no choice but to drive the two young masters and ladies home in person.
In fact, with Xiao Zhengjin's current status, it is necessary to arrange a permanent accompanying driver. Even if you are attending a random occasion, it is normal for you to be surrounded by three or five personal assistants. It won't give people a bad impression of being a big name at all. But Xiao Zheng was used to living alone, so the suggestion put forward by Lao Lin was not approved by Xiao Zheng.
After all, some people become rich overnight, and their hearts are filled with excitement. But Brother Azheng's life has been full of troubles, and he has long developed a tough temperament that is unfazed by favors and humiliations.
This is probably one of the prerequisites for his success today.
We drove to the Hu family's small villa where Hu Jianjun lived. The guard at the door immediately helped the young master of the Hu family back to the house. Mr. Hu was busy with state affairs, visiting Eastern Europe on behalf of China. It was a fluke that I didn't come across it.
But he met Hu Jianjun's father in the lobby who was reading a newspaper. Hu Guodong.
This man is about forty-five years old. In his time, having a son at the age of twenty-seven was considered a late birth. Hu Guodong wears a crisp suit. Everything he does shows the temperament of a man from a distinguished official family. Seeing the drunken Hu Jianjun, he just frowned slightly, waved his hand, and ordered the guard to send his son back to his room to rest. But he stood up and faced Xiao Zheng, with a smile on his fair and jade face: "Boss Xiao?"
"You're welcome, Minister Hu." Xiao Zheng shook hands with him in a very respectful manner. "Call me Xiao Xiao or Azheng."
The reason why he can be trusted in front of Minister Li is because the former's political career has been blocked by Mr. Yang. But the Minister Hu in front of him, even though he is still a deputy, has broad political prospects.
Deputy national level is basically a sure thing on the list. It’s up to the Hu family to decide whether he can survive to become a deputy state with real power or retire with the treatment of a deputy state.
But no matter what, Hu Guodong is already slowly infiltrating Mr. Hu's political circle. Its voice is much greater than that of the immediate leader.
"Then I'll give you a big thumbs up and call you Azheng." Hu Guodong smiled slightly. Ask the servant to serve tea. Li Xue on the side also called Uncle Hu obediently and sat reservedly in the corner of the sofa.
"Xue'er is beautiful again." Hu Guodong said with a smile. "Whoever marries you in the future will be a great blessing."
Li Xue said shyly: "Uncle Hu, you are making fun of me again."
The conversation in the living room was very harmonious. Hu Guodong did not show off in front of Xiao Zheng. Perhaps it was Mr. Hu's previous attitude that aroused Xiao Zheng's resistance. The Hu family changed their strategy. In other words, Hu Guodong is inherently friendly and not as strong as Mr. Hu.
The conversation was very pleasant. Hu Guodong took out a cigarette but did not hand it to Xiao Zheng. Apparently he learned about the previous conversation. He took a slow breath and said, "That boy Jianjun has caused trouble for you, Azheng."
"It's nothing." Xiao Zheng's heart thumped. I am afraid that the Hu family has long known about the farce.
It's easy to say. With the Hu family's network resources in Sijiu City, there is no way to talk about this kind of trivial matter, no matter how confidential it is. I'm afraid I can't escape the Hu family's eyes.
Hu Guodong took a puff of cigarette, picked up the tea cup and motioned for Xiao Zheng to drink tea. Then he said: "This kid Jianjun is ignorant and accepts death. Don't be surprised, Azheng. After a few years of hard work in the army, he should be much better."
When Xiao Zheng heard this, he smiled and said: "I have also been a soldier for two years. There are no cowards in the army."
These words may sound harsh, but they are good words.
Hu Guodong was startled at first, then smiled and said: "Listening to what you said, I really don't dare to throw this kid into the army." After a pause, Hu Guodong continued. "But the old man has already spoken. The army is his first stop, and he has no choice."
"It's good to be a soldier." Xiao Zheng said with a smile while chatting about non-nutritious topics. "It's good to temper your temper. Men these days are the most impatient. Only by tempering your temper can you become a great person in the future."
"The old man means the same thing." Hu Guodong nodded with a smile. After a brief pause, he raised his eyes to look at Xiao Zheng again. "Azheng. I've heard everything about what happened to you today. The Yuchi family has some opinions, but I've put them down. I just feel a little embarrassed, and in the end it got you involved."
"It's nothing." Xiao Zheng had a smile on his face. My heart felt a little heavy.
Hu Guodong's so-called suppression is only because the Yuchi family will not have trouble with the Hu family. Of course, no one is right or wrong in this matter, and the Yuchi family probably has no reason to find fault with the Hu family.
But Xiao Zheng—
Even though it was a small matter, Xiao Zheng didn't have to worry too much. Based on his personal resources. No matter how tyrannical the Yuchi family is, I believe they will not take action on him.
But once this happened, wouldn't it be revealed to the outside world that he had already sided with the Hu family
Suddenly, Xiao Zheng was horrified.
Could it be that the Hu family was really behind the scenes? Knowing that Xiao Zheng could not assist Hu Jianjun, he still wanted to stop Xiao Zheng from lining up with other prominent families
If this is the case, then the Hu family can be said to have tricked Xiao Zheng this time.
Perhaps seeing Xiao Zheng's subtle expression, Hu Guodong's words became softer and he said slowly: "Azheng. After this incident, you can probably see Jianjun's character, right? This kid is not a good person. Bad, impulsive, but not completely brainless."
Xiao Zheng nodded, but he was a little absent-minded.
After all, Yuchi Gong is ten years older than Hu Jianjun. Although he seems to be much calmer in dealing with people. But after all, there is age at the bottom. When it comes to future and potential, Hu Jianjun is well versed in the essence of officialdom. The rough and rough appearance contains a delicate mind. Very talented.
If he had to choose between these two young people, Xiao Zheng would definitely choose the Hu family. Rather than the yin and yang weird Yuchi Palace, which is somewhat strong on the outside and incompetent on the inside.
But Xiao Zheng has already expressed his stance.
It is impossible for him to become a political bargaining chip for the Hu family, let alone dependence or surrender. He doesn't even delve deeply into political circles. At most, the autumn wind is blowing on the edge.
Therefore, no matter how big a problem the Hu family throws at him, he will solve it on his own instead of relying on the Hu family's political platform.
At least the friendship between Xiao Zheng and Minister Gong and Minister Jin will not be broken because Xiao Zheng refuses the olive branch of the Hu family. Unless he is on the opposite side of the Hu family.
Neutrality saves a lot of trouble, but also loses a lot of opportunities.
Xiao Zheng could figure it out, but resolutely chose this path.
Seeing that Xiao Zheng had no intention of continuing the conversation, and with Li Xue here, it was really inconvenient to say a lot of things. Hu Guodong stood up in person to see him off. And before Xiao Zheng left, he said kindly: "Come and sit at home often when you have time."
"sure."
Xiao Zheng shook hands with him and slowly left the villa gate.
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