This red-walled building was once designated by the Eight-Nation Alliance as the Commander-in-Chief's office during the Republic of China period. It was still the place where Hua Xia represented the highest authority. To the common people, this place was mysterious, dignified, and also a place to be proud of.
The long red wall was six meters high, solemn and solemn. It had the weight of history and a strong sense of majesty. Xiao Zheng knew that those who could get a pass were only senior officials at or above the provincial level, or military bigwigs. Occasionally, invited members would get a pass, but it was only temporary. One-time.
This time, Minister Jin was so serious about asking Xiao Zheng to go to his office. It couldn't be a one-time thing, right?
Seriously, Xiao Zheng must be cursing all the women in his family. That was too much of a bluff.
Xiao Zheng was not interested in pursuing power. He had always been working hard on how to make Xin Ao bigger and stronger. Although he did not deny that politics and business were often impossible to completely separate. But Minister Jin's call still made Xiao Zheng a little excited.
And the real reason why he was excited was because he was compared to Lin Laoyao.
"What's so good about that place?"
When Xiao Zheng called Lu Dashan, the latter's tone was a little sour. "I only got three passes when I came."
"That's amazing," Xiao Zheng said against his heart. "I knew you were powerful, Uncle Lu."
"Isn't that obvious?" Lu Dashan lowered his voice as he spoke. "Xiao Zheng, seize this opportunity. You are one step closer to Lin Laoyao. "
After a pause, Lu Dashan said emotionally, "Damn. If only I had your skills, that would be great. Dodging bullets? Only you can do this kind of thing. Your Auntie Qin said that she would not be able to handle one against two. You actually dared to fight one against three. That's inhuman. "
Xiao Zheng politely said that he was lucky. Then he hung up the phone happily.
"You don't want to eat?" Lin Huayin came to Xiao Zheng's side and helped him straighten his tie.
"Minister Jin probably has follow-up arrangements." Xiao Zheng smiled.
"Perform well." Lin Huayin nodded and said. "This is also an opportunity."
"I know." Xiao Zheng nodded.
Accompanied by Yu Fei, Xiao Zheng arrived at Minister Jin's office. Because Yu Fei had also contributed to this matter. That was why Minister Jin didn't kick him out. Instead, he handed the pass to Xiao Zheng right in front of him.
"Come with me tonight. Mr. Hu wants to see you. "Minister Jin said calmly.
Hearing this, Xiao Zheng couldn't help but feel his heart palpitate.
Mr. Hu?
That was a big leader.
It was said that he was a hardliner. He was the one behind all the negotiations with the Tokyo government. It could be said that both Minister Jin and Minister Gong in the United States belonged to the same faction as Mr. Hu.
In normal times, it might be difficult for Xiao Zheng to get an audience with Mr. Hu in a short time. But this time there was a reason, which was reasonable.
And this pass was probably the green light of Mr. Hu.
Mr. Hu prepared a family dinner.
The house was not too big, a three-story villa. However, the security system was shockingly strict. Even the guards coming in and out, Xiao Zheng could judge that their strength was not ordinary. Not to mention Mr. Hu's personal guards.
Mr. Hu was about sixty-eight years old. He had been in the officialdom for most of his life. He was of medium height and looked very kind. But in those calm eyes, there was a great power contained within.
"The younger generation will surpass the older." Mr. Hu took the initiative to stretch out his arm and patted Xiao Zheng's shoulder gently.
"You flatter me." Xiao Zheng bent slightly and held Mr. Hu's palm with both hands. His face showed a respectful expression.
"Yes. Young people should be down-to-earth. As the old saying goes, don't be arrogant when you win, don't be discouraged when you lose. It still makes sense. "Mr. Hu waved his hand and motioned his old subordinates Minister Jin and Xiao Zheng to sit down.
The dishes were home-cooked dishes cooked by the family chef. The wine was good wine. Mr. Hu took out a pack of cigarettes and handed one to Xiao Zheng, "Do you smoke?"
"I quit." Xiao Zheng said with a smile. He behaved neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"There are veterans who don't smoke?" Mr. Hu smiled and didn't take back the cigarette.
Xiao Zheng heard the words, but said with some embarrassment, "I'm preparing for pregnancy recently. I'm really sorry. "
Minister Jin saw the situation, but he was quite helpless. This kid, he didn't lack this cigarette to prepare for pregnancy, did he? He even dared to refuse the face of the old leader, wasn't he too bold?
Before Minister Jin could calm down, a childish voice came from the living room.
"Hey. You brat, you really don't want face when it's given? How many times has my grandfather handed cigarettes to others? "
A young man in his early twenties came over with a basketball. He was sweating profusely. It was estimated that he had just finished exercising. The way he looked at Xiao Zheng was very bold, with the temperament of a playboy.
Mr. Hu didn't say anything, but looked at Xiao Zheng with a Smile.
It seemed that he was still waiting for Xiao Zheng to take the cigarette.
At this time, even Minister Jin couldn't sit still. He poked Xiao Zheng's arm and said, "It's just a small gesture."
"It's boring."
Xiao Zheng shook his head, stood up and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Hu. I have some private affairs. I'll leave first. "
"Want to leave!?"
The young man slammed the basketball on the ground, stretched out his hand to stop Xiao Zheng's way, gnashed his teeth and said, "Even if my grandfather handed you a bomb, you have to smoke it!"
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Minister Jin was restless, but Xiao Zheng's face gradually darkened.
"I'll count to three." Xiao Zheng stared straight at the young man, pursed his lips and said. "Get out of the way."
"It's useless even if you count to thirty!" The young man rolled up his sleeves and swore. "Who the fuck spoiled you like this?"
After saying that, he was about to beat Xiao Zheng.
Not far away, a few guards were standing leisurely on the spot. It seemed that they had no intention to help the young man.
"Xiao Zheng. If you can beat my grandson down, you don't have to smoke at all. "Mr. Hu put the cigarette in his mouth and slowly lit it.
Without saying anything, Xiao Zheng pressed the young man's shoulder. Then, he suddenly exerted his strength. The young man let out an anguished wail and cursed loudly, "Stinking brat! If you don't let go, believe it or not, I will shoot you! "
Mr. Hu took a drag of the cigarette and said calmly, "Guards, give him a gun."
A guard didn't think it was a big deal and really handed a gun to the young man.
The young man held the gun, but he was a little scared. He said with embarrassment, "Grandpa, aren't you afraid that I will really shoot this guy?"
"First of all, I don't think you have this ability." Mr. Hu pursed his lips and said. "Secondly, if you dare to shoot, I will dare to punish you. Not to mention your parents, even if your grandparents come to plead for mercy, it will not work. "
"Awesome!" Hu Jianjun gave a thumbs up and smiled. "Grandpa, I admit defeat. Please let go of this guy quickly. My shoulder blade is about to be crushed by him. "
Mr. Hu didn't say anything, but Xiao Zheng said indifferently, "Apologize."
"Apologize?" Hu Jianjun was amused. "Do you really think you can make me … Ouch, brother, let go. Do you really want to kill me? "
"Apologize." Xiao Zheng narrowed his eyes and said. There was a touch of playfulness at the corner of his mouth.
"Brother, I admit defeat. I apologize. I am your grandson. "Hu Jianjun admitted defeat faster than he turned hostile.
"Nonsense!" Mr. Hu snorted.
How could he admit his grandson so casually?
Isn't Elder Hu of the same generation as Xiao Zheng now that you've acknowledged him?
Hu Jianjun laughed and said, "Grandpa, where did you find such a weirdo at home?"
He was thick-skinned and didn't get angry with Xiao Zheng. He rubbed his shoulder and sat in the place where Xiao Zheng was before. He grabbed a chicken leg and took two bites, then said, "Is it possible that you specially find him to cure me?"
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