Siheyuan Back to the 1950s

"What's wrong? Minister Bai, did I say something wrong, or is there something dirty on your face?" Sun Zhengguo couldn't figure out what Minister Bai meant.

"Comrade Zhengguo! To be precise, we are both happy and joyful. Do you want to continue pretending?"

Looking at Minister Bai's playful eyes, Sun Zhengguo already understood, he must have known something?

But think about it, cadres at this level generally have sources of information, so it's not surprising.

"Minister Bai, I haven't had a talk with the organization yet, so I dare not say anything now!"

Sun Zhengguo had no choice but to perfunctorily answer, but Minister Bai was not stupid and kept saying, "Slippery..."

The conversation between the two made everyone in the room confused.

Ning Xiaowei knew a little bit that the purpose of organizing the conversation was actually very simple. It meant that they were going to go further, so she asked hurriedly.

"Jungguk, the organization wants to talk to you, right...?"

"Yes."

Facing his family, Sun Zhengguo had no need to hide anything and simply nodded in acknowledgement.

"That's great, Zhengguo, congratulations." Ning Xiaowei didn't care that there were other people in the room and stood up excitedly.

After so many years, she was the only one who knew how difficult this step was. She didn't expect that she would get what she wanted today. She was truly happy for her husband from the bottom of her heart.

Although the sons did not show off too much, they also waved their fists and their faces flushed with joy.

In this silent way, I express my congratulations to my father.

Grandpa was no exception and asked happily, "Zhengguo, are you going to be promoted?"

"Yes! Grandpa." Sun Zhengguo confirmed again.

OK! This time grandpa and grandma understood.

Grandpa's mouth trembled a few times, and I don't know what he wanted to say? Or he was too excited to speak, anyway, he didn't say the last sentence.

Grandma didn't say anything, she just got up and went to her room. Everyone in the family knew what she was going to do.

"I'm sorry, Minister Bai, madam, I made you laugh."

Minister Bai shook his head as he listened to Sun Zhengguo's apology.

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's human nature. Comrade Zhang Nan did the same thing when I first received the transfer order."

"Yes, yes, Lao Bai is right, hehe!" Zhang Nan laughed embarrassedly.

In fact, her performance at that time was even more exaggerated than that of the Sun family now.

In this way, half an hour passed slowly. Just when a few people were chatting enthusiastically, news came from next door that the food was almost ready and everyone was asked to come over to eat.

Minister Bai then stood up and solemnly invited him again.

"Old man, Zhengguo, let's go have a simple meal together. It's a good opportunity to use your family's popularity to help me warm the pot and warm the house."

Sun Zhengguo didn't care about it. He just smiled and stood up to go out.

But the old man can't.

He felt a little abrupt. After all, they were not familiar with the other party. They were just doing this for the sake of their grandson!

"Um... Minister Bai, why don't Zhengguo and the others go? We old couple can't talk if we sit there!"

"Old man, today we are just having a normal family dinner. We won't talk about business. You don't have to worry about anything. Just eat."

Afraid that the old man would not agree, Minister Bai continued, "Besides, we are neighbors in the future, isn't it normal for us to get together? If you don't go today, we won't dare to come over next time."

Minister Bai was a high-ranking official after all, and with just a few words he made the old man speechless, forcing him to agree reluctantly.

Of course, Sun Zhengguo would not come empty-handed. Since Minister Bai mentioned wine, he would bring a few bottles with him.

At dinner time, there was a wide variety of dishes on the table, needless to say.

At the same time, Minister Bai kept his word and did not talk about work matters.

Everyone sat together just drinking, eating and talking about some trivial matters.

This kind of atmosphere allowed grandpa and grandma to adapt quickly and they were able to chat with each other.

Gradually, they relaxed and everyone started chatting and laughing freely like old friends.

In the end, the meal was a great success for both the host and the guests.

After dinner, because they lived next door, the Sun family didn’t rush to leave. They chatted until very late before Sun Zhengguo’s family said goodbye and left.

……

Two days passed in a flash. Not long after Sun Zhengguo got to work that day, he received a call from Minister Li.

"Comrade Zhengguo! Please prepare yourself today. The higher-level organization department may want to talk to you. Of course, this is just a formality. Just give your normal answer."

"I see, Minister Li, thank you for calling to let me know."

"Why are you being so polite to me? Besides, I'll ask Minister Hong to go there as well. This way, we'll have someone on the scene, and it should be easier for you to handle it."

"Thank you, thank you! Thank you for your concern."

Listening to Minister Li's comprehensive arrangements, what else could Sun Zhengguo say? At this time, he could only express his gratitude.

After the two hung up the phone, Sun Zhengguo called his new secretary Chen Zhonghua.

"Zhonghua, go inform the kitchen staff and ask them to prepare a table of dishes. I'll pay for it myself, and the normal standard will be fine."

"Okay, leader, do you have any other instructions?" Chen Zhonghua was very tactful. He did not leave immediately, but continued to ask.

"That's all for now, go ahead!"

"Okay, leader, I'll do it right away," and then Chen Zhonghua hurried out.

Looking at his receding back, Sun Zhengguo nodded with satisfaction.

I thought to myself that Senior Brother Chen is really good at training his son. Not only is he skilled, but he is also very steady in his work. I have only used him for two days but I already feel like I am using him very well.

……

Soon, it was 10 o'clock in the morning and two cars drove into the institute. Sun Zhengguo and others were already standing downstairs to greet them.

After several people got off the car, Sun Zhengguo didn't recognize anyone except Minister Hong.

However, at this time, the advantage of having one's own people was reflected. Minister Hong introduced him without waiting for Sun Zhengguo to call.

"Comrade Zhengguo, this is Deputy Minister Zhang of the Organization Department. Please meet him."

After hearing this, Sun Zhengguo quickly stretched out his hands and said, "Hello, Vice Minister Zhang, welcome to the institute to guide our work."

"You're welcome, Comrade Zhengguo! I've heard of you for a long time, and today I finally get to meet you in person. Haha!"

……

The two men shook hands and exchanged a few pleasantries before Minister Hong continued his introductions.

"This is Director Qi from the Organization Department. Please meet him."

After listening to the introduction, Sun Zhengguo quickly extended his hand again.

"Hello, Director Qi, welcome to our institute to guide our work."

"Director Sun, you're welcome. I'm here mainly to accompany Deputy Minister Zhang and help out. You don't have to worry about me."

Although Director Qi downplayed the matter, Sun Zhengguo did not slack off and remained as enthusiastic as ever, and did not look down on anyone because of what he said.

After exchanging greetings, the group headed towards the meeting room.

The other cadres knew that this was an organizational conversation. Although they were very envious, it had nothing to do with them.

I had no choice but to go back to the office tactfully.