Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 994 Daughter’s Thoughts

"Tian Fengyi? Is he coming too?" A hint of disgust flashed in Yu Xiaoxiao's eyes.

The story of Tian Fengyi had already spread privately among the officials in the Han River region.

As mayor and the second-in-command of Wenshan City, his serious mistakes have brought shame upon everyone in Wenshan.

Not only did she abhor this, but the entire Wenshan City was indignant about Tian Fengyi's behavior.

They squander the people's money recklessly, failing to seriously investigate livelihood issues, and indulging in shameless acts such as prostitution.

What's even more despicable is that she was even photographed naked because of the heat, making it known to everyone.

Nowadays, the thing that leaders and cadres in Wenshan City fear most is going to the provincial capital for business trips and meetings.

Upon arriving in the provincial capital, people inquired about the veracity of the Tian Fengyi incident and took the opportunity to ridicule him.

Mrs. Yu said, "Yes, he comes to our house every day these days, always wanting to show off his skills. We can't get rid of him."

Yu Xiaoxiao said, "He wanted our dad to reassign him a job. How can the Writers' Association be compared to the mayor of a city? That doesn't fit his 'power formula'."

"Mom, you have to persuade Dad. Don't let him be fooled by Tian Fengyi because you're too soft-hearted."

"Don't worry, your dad is a man of principle, he can see through Tian Fengyi's little schemes. But to be fair, Tian Fengyi's skills have indeed improved."

Yu Xiaoxiao mocked, "How could it not go up? He's dragging his feet on taking office despite the provincial writers' association chairman's orders, spending all his time studying cooking. I think he should be made the director of the provincial government canteen, a full-fledged department-level position."

Mrs. Yu chuckled, “There’s no such high-ranking canteen director in the province.”

"That's why it's in parentheses, it's a high-end position. He's the first to go abroad and embarrass himself, so our province should make an exception for him and appoint a high-end canteen director."

“Nonsense.” Madam Yu shook her head with a smile. “Hey? Xiaoxiao, I feel like you have a lot of issues with Tian Fengyi. You shouldn’t just parrot what others say. No matter what, he’s taken good care of you in Wenshan.”

Yu Xiaoxiao gave a cold laugh, "Heh, they do take good care of you."

They almost disgusted her by neglecting to take care of her.

"Judging from your tone, what? Did he criticize you?"

"No criticism, just disgusted with me?" Yu Xiaoxiao sat down on the sofa and said casually.

Mrs. Yu was taken aback. "What? He wouldn't have done something to you, would he?"

"No, but it's pretty much the same. When I was the deputy county head, his youngest son would come to me to report on his work all the time, which annoyed me to no end."

"So that's what happened." Upon hearing this, Madam Yu was relieved and smiled, "I know about this. Tian Fengyi told me and your father about it."

He said he wanted his son to get to know you.

We've met that young man; he's already a section-level cadre at such a young age, not bad. So your father and I agreed."

"What?" Yu Xiaoxiao was taken aback and said unhappily, "Why didn't you ask for my opinion first?"

Mrs. Yu smiled awkwardly, "I was just afraid you'd be offended."

Our thinking was that if you liked it, great; if not, we'd just pretend nothing happened, so we didn't tell you.

"How could you... how could you do this?" Yu Xiaoxiao stomped her foot.

Mrs. Yu explained, "It's all your fault. If you weren't so old, we parents wouldn't be in such a hurry."

Yu Xiaoxiao gently touched her forehead and sighed softly: "Mom, I've told you many times, I really don't want to get married."

My lifelong ideal is to dedicate all my efforts to the rise of China.

Having become a proud member of the Communist Party, one must shoulder the responsibility for the happiness of the people and for everyone's happiness.

I shouldn't, and don't want to, be bogged down by personal feelings and trivial family matters.

Mrs. Yu shook her head, her tone tinged with helplessness and pity: "Daughter, a member of the Red Star Party is not a monk or a nun who has renounced worldly life."

Getting married and starting a family is a natural human experience and a part of life; it is not the opposite of an ideal.

Must one dedicate oneself to the country alone? Can't family and career coexist harmoniously?

Yu Xiaoxiao didn't want to argue about this anymore, so she raised her hand to stop. "Stop, stop! Mom, please don't say anymore. I can tell you very seriously that I will never get married in this lifetime!"

Mrs. Yu sat down next to Yu Xiaoxiao with a wry smile, put her arm around Yu Xiaoxiao's shoulder and said, "Xiaoxiao, it's just the two of us here. Tell your mother the truth, do you have someone you like?"

Yu Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at her mother. "Mom, look, you're here again. No."

"Is it Qi Tongwei?" Madam Yu asked herself, her eyes constantly watching her daughter's expression.

Yu Xiaoxiao was startled and stood up abruptly. "Mom, please don't talk nonsense! He's a married man! If someone hears this, what will become of your daughter's reputation?"

Madam Yu's eyes held a hint of mockery as she said, "I was just asking casually, why are you so nervous?"

Besides, why didn't you consider your reputation when you took care of him last time?

Yu Xiaoxiao said, "How can that be the same? That was an order from the province. They were worried that the terrible scene at the rescue site would burden us, so they sent me to deliver some food to him so we could balance things out."

"Then tell me honestly, do you have feelings for him?" Madam Yu pressed on relentlessly.

Yu Xiaoxiao waved her hand dismissively and said irritably, "I refuse to answer your pointless question."

Mrs. Yu shrugged. "How can this be a trivial question? This concerns you..."

Just then, the doorbell rang, interrupting the mother and daughter's argument.

"Xiao Cui, see if Feng Yi has arrived." Madam Yu glanced at the time and instructed the nanny.

The nanny ran to open the door and said, "Yes, Mayor Tian is here."

The two stopped talking and stood up to greet him. Regardless of whether Tian Fengyi was the mayor or not, they still had to show him the proper courtesy.

Tian Fengyi walked in with a smile on his face, carrying vegetables in his left hand and something resembling a painting tube in his right.

"Sister-in-law, oh, Xiaoxiao is here too."

"Chairman Tian... Chairman Tian," Yu Xiaoxiao greeted him.

Upon hearing this form of address, a hint of embarrassment and displeasure flashed across Tian Fengyi's face.

Madam Yu noticed Tian Fengyi's expression and sighed at her daughter's inflexibility. She quickly changed the subject, saying, "Fengyi, why are you buying groceries again? We have all kinds of vegetables at home, why are you spending so much money? Take them back later."

Tian Fengyi said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, look at what you're saying. You have your own things to do, but I'm just buying it as a token of my appreciation."

"I was too busy with work before to take care of my former boss and you. Now that I've been relieved of my responsibilities and have more free time, I have to make up for it, otherwise people will say I'm being inconsiderate."

Mrs. Yu smiled but did not reply.

Regardless, she and Yu Huabei still had feelings for this old secretary.

No matter how successful a person becomes, they will always have feelings for the people and things from their humble beginnings, and will be more forgiving.