Chapter 430: Xiaoyuan, You Have to Help Me
Cheng Yuan was speechless. ’I overturned the case myself, so what does that have to do with my uncle?’
However, the matter was too complicated to explain in just a moment.
Cheng Yuan couldn’t be bothered to explain, so he said perfunctorily, "Thank you, Uncle."
Wu Renqing’s eyes flickered. When Cheng Yuan had gotten into trouble back then, he had been a person of low status with no say in matters, unable to help.
Now that he had some power, his first thought was to help Cheng Yuan overturn his case.
But when he asked someone to look into it, he learned that Cheng Yuan’s case had already been overturned.
Faced with thanks from Wu Xiuli and Cheng Yuan, Wu Renqing felt a little ashamed.
However, Wu Renqing was a man who cared deeply about his image, and the feeling of Cheng Yuan thanking him was just too good!
Wu Renqing didn’t explain, tacitly accepting the credit.
Wu Renqing laughed. "HAHAHA, it was just a small effort. Xiuli, Xiaoyuan, don’t you worry about it!"
Everyone launched into another round of flattery, leaving Wu Renqing dizzy with praise.
Wu Renqing felt he didn’t deserve the credit and genuinely wanted to do something for Cheng Yuan, so he turned to him with a smile.
"Xiaoyuan, what do you think about that custom-tailored position I mentioned earlier? I just became a Deputy Director, and I’m in desperate need of a trusted subordinate! I’m destined to become the Director in the future, and I’ll only feel at ease giving the vacant Deputy Director spot to one of my own."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Cheng Yuan with eyes full of envy, jealousy, and hate.
But no one questioned Wu Renqing’s decision.
Among the younger generation of the Wu Family, only Cheng Yuan had the ability!
Everyone assumed Cheng Yuan would happily agree. After all, this was a future Deputy Director position!
If his uncle became the County Magistrate, or even rose to a higher position, Xiaoyuan’s future would be limitless!
To everyone’s surprise, Cheng Yuan flatly refused. "Uncle, thank you for the kind offer, but I’m quite satisfied with my current life. There are too many restrictions within the system, and I’m not used to it."
Wu Renqing’s face fell. "Xiaoyuan, have you really thought this through? An opportunity like this is like a pie falling from the sky! If you miss this chance, you won’t get another one!"
"Uncle, I’ve really thought it through."
Wu Renqing shook his head slightly. ’This nephew of mine... he’s good at everything, but he’s just too proud, unwilling to serve under me, his own uncle.’
Wu Xiuli was dying of anxiety. She scolded him irritably, "Xiaoyuan! Do you have any idea what you’re turning down? You’re rejecting an opportunity that every young person in the system dreams of! Hurry up and say yes to your uncle! From now on, just follow him and work hard! Your uncle is right! A man must have his own career! He can’t rely on a woman!"
Cheng Yuan said calmly, "Mom, everyone is different. Maybe an opportunity that’s priceless in others’ eyes is completely unimportant to me."
"You! Ugh!~"
Wu Renqing was angered. Back when he wasn’t as successful as Cheng Yuan, he had indeed felt a bit resentful and unconvinced of his nephew’s superiority.
But now, he had reached a height that Cheng Yuan ’couldn’t possibly reach.’ All he felt for Cheng Yuan was admiration. This was the Qilin Child of the Wus!
He, Wu Renqing, genuinely wanted to cultivate Cheng Yuan’s career!
But this little bastard had rejected him time and time again!
’Some things might be tolerable, but not for this uncle!’
"Feifei, your uncle remembers you just said you wanted to take the civil service exam. Since Xiaoyuan doesn’t want this custom-tailored position, it’s yours. Work hard!"
Wu Feifei trembled with excitement!
It was generally more difficult for women to enter the system, but it was much easier with a relative on the inside to guide you!
"Please rest assured, Uncle. I will definitely study hard and work hard. I won’t let you down!"
Wu Xiuli was in despair. Xiaoyuan was too stubborn; he had missed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
All the relatives shook their heads ceaselessly. Xiaoyuan (Brother Yuan) had been ambitious since he was a child, unwilling to accept handouts or help from others.
Now that he was grown, he was still the same!
What a shame. He would never get such a good opportunity again!
Cheng Yuan didn’t explain. Soon, Ni Zhenjiang and Zhu Jiang would arrive, and everything would come to light. All doubts would vanish.
Cheng Yuan glanced at his watch and said warmly, "Uncle, I’m going to step out to make the rounds and propose a toast. In a bit, two distinguished guests will be stopping by. You should prepare yourself!"
Wu Renqing gave an imperceptible pout. ’When I was just a section chief, Mei Xing’an and Gao Qingyuan were indeed major figures.’
’But now, I, Wu, am no longer the simpleton I once was!’
’The likes of Mei Xing’an and Gao Qingyuan will have to speak to me with the utmost politeness.’
’Mei Xing’an, in particular, will have to treat me with the reverence due to an ancestor.’
Of course, Wu Renqing didn’t show his disdain, saying mildly, "Go ahead, Xiaoyuan. I was just about to make the rounds myself. Hurry back! The directors will be stopping by soon, and you definitely don’t want to miss that."
The corners of Cheng Yuan’s mouth turned up slightly. ’I hope Uncle is still this calm when he sees Uncle Ni and Uncle Zhu later.’
"Okay, Uncle."
Cheng Yuan excused himself, left the private room, and headed straight for the ’Prince’s Mansion’.
Wu Renqing also left with Yu Cuiping.
「Soon.」
Cheng Yuan arrived at the Prince’s Mansion, where Ni Zhenjiang and Zhu Jiang welcomed him warmly.
"Xiaoyuan, you’re finally here! Sit, sit! Tell me, how did you get to know Old Zhu?"
Cheng Yuan grinned. "Actually, Uncle Zhu and I got to know each other through a fight."
"Huh? What happened? Now I’m even more curious."
"Well, it was like this..."
Cheng Yuan briefly explained his history with the Zhu Family.
Ni Zhenjiang listened with great interest and praised, "Old Zhu, the best thing your Zhu Family ever did was to place Xiaoyuan in the succession line of the Hu and Zhu Families."
Zhu Jiang smiled faintly. "We in Dongshan value literary pursuits over martial arts, so when we finally came across a Martial Dao genius, how could our Old Fifth possibly let him go? Fortunately, Xiaoyuan didn’t disappoint Old Fifth. Some time ago, word came from the Hu Family that Xiaoyuan’s strength has already surpassed Chairman Hu’s! He truly is the Qilin Child of the Hu and Zhu Families!"
Ni Zhenjiang chuckled. "It seems Old Zhu still doesn’t know the extent of Xiaoyuan’s abilities! Xiaoyuan is more than just a Martial Artist. That matter you asked me about earlier? It’s a bit difficult for me to handle, but Xiaoyuan could easily solve it for you."
Zhu Jiang was stunned!
He was the Director of the Provincial City Patrol Headquarters! ’How could Cheng Yuan solve my work transfer issue?’
’How is this possible?’
The reason he had sought out Ni Zhenjiang was that he’d heard Ni Zhenjiang was very close to He Hongting!
"Old Ni, stop joking! How could Xiaoyuan possibly handle this for me? You should just introduce me to Director He!"
Cheng Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly. "Uncle Zhu, the Director He you’re talking about... is that He Hongting?"
Zhu Jiang was taken aback. "Xiaoyuan, you know Director He?"
Cheng Yuan grinned, saying modestly, "I guess you could say we’re acquainted."
Ni Zhenjiang, who was beside them, quickly clarified, "Xiaoyuan, you’re being too modest. You’re more than ’acquainted’ with Director He. Director He treats you like his own son! A single word from you could settle Brother Jiangnan’s work transfer."
Zhu Jiang was flabbergasted!
"What? It was Xiaoyuan who helped Brother Jiangnan with his work transfer? I was wondering how Brother Jiangnan managed to get connected with Director He! Xiaoyuan, you absolutely have to help me!"