The Pinnacle of Power: Rapid Promotions Starting from the Old Cadre Bureau

Chapter 321 What's the point of being an official?

The person who opened the door was Qin Hongmei, Wu Maocai's wife.

"Director Zheng?"

When Qin Hongmei saw that Zheng Zhiguo was carrying something, she immediately made way for him to enter the house.

Standing outside carrying things is too conspicuous.

If there's anything you need to say, it's best to come inside and talk.

When Zheng Zhiguo entered the house, he saw Qin Hongmei's father frying chili peppers in the kitchen, and the smell of chili peppers hit his nose.

He quickly put his things down.

"this……"

"Oh, it's nothing." Zheng Zhiguo patted the black plastic bag. "You can give it to Director Wu when he gets off work."

These cigarettes were all gifts from others.

I can't smoke that much by myself.

They're all worthless; Director Wu can use them for his own smoking or give them away.

There was also a tin of tea inside.

At this point, Zheng Zhiguo deliberately paused and lowered his voice.

"The tea leaves were grown by my relatives back in my hometown."

Don't give this tea away.

"I must deliver this tea to Director Wu later."

Qin Hongmei wasn't just a director's wife for nothing; she'd already said all that, so she must understand what was going on. She chuckled and gave him a reassuring look.

"Understood, understood. I will personally deliver the tea to Old Wu."

You made a special trip in this sweltering heat.

We're all family, why be so polite?

Haven't had lunch yet?

"Sit down and eat with us, it'll be ready soon."

Qin Hongmei's father finished stir-frying the chili peppers and came out of the kitchen: "Director Zheng is here. Come, come, sit down and have something to eat. I'll open a bottle of wine."

Zheng Zhiguo didn't give any advance notice, so it's definitely not appropriate for him to stay for dinner now.

"No, Uncle, I've made it at home, I have to go back."

"Uncle, sister-in-law, please enjoy your meal. I won't disturb you any longer."

After he left, Qin Hongmei closed the door and turned around to see her father open the plastic bag and take out the can of tea.

"Sending so many cigarettes, and tea too."

I'll try this tea.

The tea brewed by the police chief is bound to be of high quality.

Qin Hongmei nervously snatched the tea canister away: "Dad, this is for Maocai."

"What's wrong with it being given to Maocai? Can't I drink it?"

Qin Hongmei hugged the tea canister and headed towards her bedroom: "You can smoke as much as you want, I'll give you all the cigarettes."

This thing was entrusted to Maocai, so it must be handed over to Maocai.

That's the rule.

Didn't you teach us to follow the rules when doing things?

Her father, who was also Director Wu's father-in-law, finally understood the reason and nodded quickly.

Midday.

Wu Maocai received a call from home and went home for dinner.

After finishing the meal and returning to his room, he opened the tea canister, glanced at it, and then immediately put the lid back on.

Qin Hongmei stood at the door, knowing what was inside but not the amount.

"I'll put your money in a fixed deposit account."

"Store what?"

"The stuff in that jar."

Wu Maocai whirled around, his eyes flashing with a sinister light as he looked at her: "You saw it?"

"No, you could have guessed it."

"From now on, you can't bring this kind of thing home. You can't take this thing."

"Why?!" Qin Hongmei asked anxiously, "Who knows what it is? Is it cash?"

Wu Maocai lowered his voice and gently patted the table, afraid that his father-in-law would hear him. He said urgently and helplessly, "This thing cannot be brought into the house."

This is stolen money.

Zheng Zhiguo is trying to completely bind me to him, using these 10,000 to trap me.

Who am I?

I am the director of the county government office of Yuanshan County.

A cadre at the level of section chief.

Talented individuals who have been nurtured by the organization for many years.

Am I really going to compromise for this ten thousand?

Foolish!

Spending 10,000 is to accomplish things worth 100,000 or 1 million.

You can't take this money.

If I take it, I'll lose my official position.

Don't do anything foolish.

Qin Hongmei was extremely aggrieved; that was a thick wad of money! Leaning against the door, her eyes reddened.

"When people become officials, their families always get better and better off."

Our family has been the same for many years.

You finally got a chance and gained the favor of County Chief Chen, becoming a big shot in Yuanshan County.

This was a gift from an acquaintance.

You won't accept it.

What's the point of being an official then?

Old Wu pulled up a chair, sat down, lit a cigarette, and smoked silently. "Wife, do you believe me?"

"I believe you, I definitely believe you."

"Believe me, the tea leaves must be returned, and the cigarettes must be returned as well."

"Even the cigarettes need to be returned?" Qin Hongmei was heartbroken.

Old Wu nodded firmly: "That's right. Without this tea canister, the cigarettes would have been accepted without much trouble; but with this tea canister, the situation is completely different, and they must be returned together."

Seeing that Qin Hongmei was still unwilling and reluctant, Old Wu softened his tone and gently persuaded her, "Hongmei, since you trust me, just do as I say."

From now on, no matter who sends you anything, don't accept it.

You should learn from the way County Chief Chen's family handles things.

Don't say things like "being an official is meaningless" anymore.

It wouldn't be good if someone overheard.

You must believe me, what others have, you will have too.

Our family won't always be this poor.

but!"

Wu Maocai pointed at the table with his finger to emphasize his words.

"You, and Dad, and the child..."

Family members should not be involved in financial matters.

If it falls into the hands of Yao Zhan and Li Zhonghou, you simply won't be able to withstand it.

You'll all be gone in a few hours.

They'll screw me over and ruin my whole family.

That's not how you do things...

I can't tell you more than that; this is to protect you.

Figure it out yourself gradually.

Old Wu took the things Zheng Zhiguo gave him and left home.

Qin Hongmei couldn't understand it, so she went to ask her father for help.

The old man thought deeply and explained, "There's a way for talented people to succeed."

His methods are unconventional.

One advantage of unorthodox methods is that they are harder to detect.

The path you're taking is too obvious; many people are watching.

Just listen to him.

……

In the afternoon.

David received a text message from Tingting saying that she had arrived home safely.

What about Tingting?

In the afternoon, I went to the Department of Agriculture and called out my good friend, Director Ye, and we had coffee together.

Director Ye was also a mischievous person. In his prime, he was particularly enthusiastic about matters between men and women.

As soon as they sat down, Director Ye started asking Tingting all sorts of questions.

"What's the progress this time?!"

Tingting spoke softly and briefly.

"Damn, this kid's got something..." Director Ye was a little envious: "Young people are just different, they can come whenever they want, my kid can't compare."

This made Tingting's ears turn red.

"What are you saying? Aren't you ashamed?"

"Come on, you'll be just like me in a while. What's the big deal? It's all normal. That's just how life is."

After saying that, he looked at Tingting with some concern.

"Are you really sure you want to give it to him?"

He didn't promise anything.

Aren't you afraid of being taken advantage of?

Women yearn for certainty and stability.

This is human nature.

Ms. Ye had received a promise from her husband that they would get married before she slept with him...