Rebirth: 1977

Hearing Ye Tianshui's cautious statement, Ye Jianfeng's expression relaxed. He did not speak immediately, but just drank a few sips of tea quietly.

Then, he said seriously:

“We are going to set up an advisory committee consisting of senior comrades and senior leaders, and we need a secretarial team.

I recommended you, and when you got there, you were just an ordinary young man who had to serve those old leaders respectfully and follow the orders of the secretary-general.

The organization's discipline is very strict, and I always feel that you might prefer a job with less restrictions and freedom, so I'm not sure if you can accept this job."

When Ye Jianfeng finished speaking, Ye Tianshui was shocked.

'consultant Committee'?

Isn’t it the department also known as the Central Advisory Commission?

Ye Tianshui may not know about some other important departments, but he knows this department very well.

This department has played a huge role and left a significant mark in the country's development history.

I just never knew that this department was actually established in 1982.

"Dad, can I really work as a secretary for those senior leaders? What kind of work would I be responsible for?

Am I capable of doing this?"

Since his rebirth, Ye Tianshui felt that there was nothing he dared not think about or do.

He even set high goals for his future career. He couldn't lose to Yuan Cheng and Wu Pingtao in his previous life.

What he never expected was that he, a fresh college graduate, could actually enter that awesome department!

For the first time he felt short of breath.

It was also the first time that Ye Jianfeng heard Ye Tianshui's cautious tone. Is this the attitude a young person should have?

Normally this child is too steady and seems old-fashioned, lacking the liveliness and vitality that young people should have.

He couldn't help but smile:

"Why can't you do what others can do? Are you worse than anyone else?"

Ye Tianshui laughed:

"Of course I'm not bad. Hehehe, I just feel that I don't have any work experience. I just graduated from school and entered such an important department. If I can't satisfy the old leaders, aren't you afraid of losing face for me?"

Ye Tianshui's heart was briefly uneasy, but Ye Jianfeng's teasing immediately aroused his competitive spirit, and his tone of voice became more confident.

If others can do it, why can't he?

Experience is accumulated through practice. All you need to do is be humble and cautious, ask for advice with an open mind, work hard and be low-key.

Is there anything else you can’t learn?

"My face is not that easy to lose. I'm not afraid. What are you afraid of?"

Ye Jianfeng's expression turned serious.

"Okay, Dad, I promise you, I won't embarrass you."

If you don't know how to cherish such an opportunity in front of you, then it would be a waste of your rebirth as a human being.

Ye Jianfeng's expression calmed down. "Don't worry, I'm in there too. If you encounter anything you don't understand, you can ask me."

Ye Tianshui was overjoyed:

"Dad, then why don't I be your secretary?

You see, we have developed a tacit understanding as father and son, and there will be no conflicts. I will do whatever you say."

Ye Jianfeng interrupted Ye Tianshui:

“No, how can you make progress if you stay with me all the time?

I have found a few veteran leaders for you. Although they have bad tempers and are a little harsh, they are all reasonable.

Even if you don’t do what they want, as long as you are sincere and ask for advice humbly, they will teach you how to deal with it.”

Ye Tianshui was silent for a moment, secretly complaining: You said you would discuss it with me and let me decide on my own, but it turns out that you had already arranged everything for me.

He understood that this was an opportunity given to him by Ye Jianfeng to train himself.

It also adds weight to his career development.

"Thank you, Dad. You have paved the way for me. If I don't work hard, I will be so sorry...to myself."

Ye Jianfeng laughed out loud, and then warned in a serious tone:

“Just understand that the future of this country belongs to you young people.

The state established this department to solve the problem of a lack of young leadership at the top level.

You can work alongside them, gaining close proximity to them and learn a lot of things that you cannot learn at the grassroots level.

Watch carefully, remember carefully, learn carefully, and train yourself for a few years. When the time is right, you can take up a post at the grassroots level to lay the foundation for your future development.”

On May 10, 1982, Ye Tianshui joined the preparatory group of the Central Advisory Commission. The secretariat consisted of 20 people, plus one secretary-general and two deputy secretaries-general.

Among these people, Ye Tianshui met an acquaintance: Jiang Ying.

During the college entrance examination, Jiang Ying, Guo Kang and Ye Tianshui were in the same classroom.

But Jiang Ying went to Peking University and became good friends with Su Xin.

During their four years of college, Ye Tianshui and Jiang Ying did not have much interaction. Unexpectedly, after graduation, they would enter the same department.

"Mr. Ye, what a coincidence, you also joined this department? No wonder people said you haven't found a job yet."

Jiang Ying moved closer to Ye Tianshui, lowered her voice, and seemed more friendly.

"Secretary Jiang, we are colleagues now, you can just call me Secretary Ye.

Who can get in here without some background and identity? Just like you, you hide yourself so deeply.

In the future, we will learn from each other and make progress together.”

Su Xin told him about Jiang Ying's identity. Both her parents were Beijing officials. Her mother was a bureau-level leader, and her father was the vice minister of the Ministry of Commerce.

Her grandparents were both high-ranking officials, but they have passed away. Otherwise, her background would be even more amazing.

Jiang Ying's husband was a regimental-level officer, also from an official family, so they were a perfect match.

When Jiang Ying heard Ye Tianshui say this, he immediately agreed:

"Okay, Secretary Ye, our fate may have been determined from the moment we took the college entrance examination.

Although we didn't get into the same school, we got into the same unit.

In comparison, you have accumulated several years of work experience. When I encounter problems in the future, I will ask you for advice."

Ye Tianshui thought it was just a polite remark from Jiang Ying and just smiled it off.

The work of the preparatory group is very tedious, and every aspect requires consultation with leaders, and their consent and approval must be obtained.

These secretaries have no decision-making power or say.

Yin Tianshui has more "work experience" than the "secretary" here who is almost forty years old. At this time, the experience he accumulated in dealing with people and things in his previous life has played an advantage when communicating with those leaders who are difficult to talk to.

Grandma Ding's health was getting worse and worse, and Ye Tianshui understood that the old woman was on her last legs.

He spent as much time with her as possible.

“Grandma, Uncle Dafu’s identity is very sensitive, and he cannot pass the approval to enter the country.

I'll try to get Uncle Dakun to come to the capital to see you, what do you think?"

Grandma Ding could only lie in bed most of the time, so Ye Tianshui sent two of his subordinates' family members to take turns to take care of her.

The old woman refused to go to the hospital no matter what. Ye Tianshui also understood that going to the hospital would not save the old woman's life.

So he didn't force her.

Grandma Ding shook her head slightly:

“No need, Xiaoshui, you took me to meet them, and you often arranged for us to contact each other by phone. My wish has been fulfilled.

What's the point of meeting or not? It'll just cause trouble for all of you.

I just feel at ease knowing that they are all fine.

Xiaoshui, the luckiest thing in my life is meeting you. To be honest, even if I had my own son and grandson by my side, who would be able to take care of me as patiently as you do?

You will have great fortune, child. Grandma is not confused and she understands everything. After I pass away, you just need to tell my children and grandchildren about it.

I'll have to trouble you with the funeral arrangements. Please bury me and the old man together.

Descendants of the Ding family, please don’t contact us anymore.

You are on different paths, don't let them affect your future."