booktalesy Chapter 172 Is this right?
Chapter 172 Is this right?
It's time to fight back.
The other party is already being aggressive; if we don't make a move soon, we might be forced to make some promise tonight.
David has his own rhythm and can't be led by the nose by outsiders.
My mind was racing.
I want to find a way to avoid hurting feelings and preserve the relationship between the two parties.
Holding the chopsticks between his fingers, Dawei slowly exhaled.
"Uncle Xu has a high vantage point and a broad perspective; what he says is very true."
Unfortunately, I am not like ordinary people.
Dawei has a very heavy burden on his shoulders.
My marriage is certainly not something I can decide or choose.
Above me... is my godfather.
Everything had to be approved by my godfather.
Let's just bring out Wang Guozheng directly.
Dawei was very reluctant to mention his godfather in front of Xu Aiguo, for fear that people would misunderstand that Dawei was using his godfather to pressure him.
But Xu Aiguo secretly arranged his own marriage behind his godfather's back?
That definitely won't work.
My godfather definitely doesn't know about this, otherwise he would definitely have spoken up.
Xu Aiguo wanted to force the issue and further bind himself to his godfather.
Xu Aiguo's expression froze for a moment, and he hurriedly lit a cigarette.
This action further convinced Dawei that Xu Aiguo's idea to bring him and Ding Tingting together was his own, without consulting his godfather.
"That's natural..." Xu Aiguo smiled awkwardly, "For such a big matter, we definitely need to hear the leader's opinion."
"My godfather told me to give him an answer in three years. I think he didn't want me to focus on personal matters. He wanted me to talk about everything after three years."
Dawei raised his glass and toasted Xu Aiguo.
Xu Aiguo immediately picked up his wine glass and clinked glasses with Dawei.
At that moment, at first glance, Dawei looked more like a provincial leader, instantly overshadowing everyone else.
David noticed the subtle shift in the atmosphere and served Tingting some food.
His suggestion to talk again in three years disrupted the other party's plans without offending anyone. At least for the next three years, Dawei can still benefit from Xu Aiguo's resources.
"Tingting, we owe a lot to your help with the fruit industry company in our county."
There's something I'd like to ask you for a favor, to see this through to the end.
After the fruit company is established, we would like to hire you as our chief marketing consultant.
No need to work in the office, annual consulting fee of 5.
When a large-scale marketing plan is launched, you can help review it.
I remember you said you studied marketing. I hope you won't refuse and will help the people of Yuanshan County.
David poured himself a full glass and toasted Ding Tingting.
This strategy was planned long ago to pave the way for securing the expressway project in the future. Winning over Ding Tingting was essentially winning over Xu Aiguo, since Tingting was brought to his side by Xu Aiguo.
This marketing consultant position allows me to openly repay Ding Tingting for her past help, while also maintaining a long-term relationship with her. Having something in common makes things much easier.
In this way, David took control of the relationship.
Everything was done according to David's plan.
Tingting was a simple girl; she didn't have Dawei's ulterior motives. Hearing that Dawei remembered her major made her very happy, and she excitedly held the juice in both hands.
"Here, so much... Is this alright? Or you could give us 20,000 or 30,000, the county is in such dire straits right now."
Upon hearing this, Ding Tingting's mother closed her eyes in anger. She had raised such a spineless daughter, this money-loser, she was speechless and wondered who she took after.
"So you agree?"
"Well, it's a bit much. I get a salary from the provincial government office, so I don't need to pay that much. I can use my vacation time to help you out."
"I still think it's not enough. I'll add more when our company makes money in the future. Your knowledge and talent are worth at least a million a year in consulting fees."
David is good at bragging.
Just keep praising it.
It's not that he's cunning, it's just that there's no other way.
In this environment, if you don't scheme, others will scheme against you.
Being soft-hearted? In officialdom, you'll be played to death.
Tingting happily shook her head, suppressing a laugh: "I'm not as good as you say."
"Then it's settled. You have to come to the ribbon-cutting ceremony when the company opens."
"I'll cut the ribbon too?"
"Yes, you have to come. Director Ye from the provincial department also has to come. Please invite her for me."
"Was my ribbon-cutting a bit too high-profile?"
"I'll cover for you, no one will dare to say anything."
"Hehe... Alright then."
The two young men, oblivious to everyone else, started chatting right in front of the three old men.
The three parents exchanged glances from time to time, having completely lost their appetite.
We chatted for a while.
David took his leave.
Tingting saw him out.
Lin Yunxing had been waiting in the car. When she saw Dawei come out, his face flushed from drinking, she quickly got out of the car and opened the door for him.
The three parents, including Xu Aiguo, did not see them off at the villa gate, but stood at the living room door to watch them go.
David's car drove away, and Tingting stood at the gate of the villa, watching from afar, feeling very reluctant to leave.
The three parents standing at the entrance to the living room had complicated expressions.
Mr. Ding said worriedly, "Brother-in-law, something feels off. Wasn't he supposed to come and do some ideological work?"
It was agreed that they would bring this young couple together.
How did it turn out like this, like I've been used to benefit Chen Dawei, who poached my daughter to be some kind of worthless consultant?
Good grief, he even made my daughter work for him.
Is this right?
Xu Aiguo stood with his hands behind his back, the corners of his mouth turned down, looking anxious: "Now you know how formidable this guy is, right?"
The key point is that he's only thirty years old.
Haha, this thirty-year-old kid tricked the three of us old guys.
Without making a sound, they turned the tables and even managed to recruit my eldest niece to be their consultant.
That's real skill.
He looked very respectful, honest, and humble.
As a result, he reaped all the benefits without giving you a single definite answer.
No wonder...no wonder the top leader chose him; who wouldn't like a young man like that?
Ding's mother asked anxiously, "Brother-in-law, then, does our Tingting still have a chance? She's clearly no match for that guy!"
"It's hard to say...it's hard to say..."
At least this guy is kind, not some despicable person.
What's truly frightening is having no bottom line.
This person has principles.
So there's no need to worry too much about Tingting.
You should teach your daughter a lesson. Don't let her act like a silly girl all the time, unable to move when she sees Chen Dawei.
Look, they're still staring over there.
Xu Aiguo shook his head speechlessly and got into the car in the yard.
After leaving the courtyard, Ding's mother pulled Ding Tingting, who was standing by the roadside looking in the direction Chen Dawei had left, back to her.
……
Yuanshan County.
At Zhou Xiangzhang's home.
After returning home, Zhou Dongliang did not go out; he was frightened.
I was hiding away from trouble a while ago. Although I had someone to take care of me so it wasn't too hard, I was still living in fear.
He's feeling the urge again today and wants to go out and play.
"Stop right there."
Zhou Xiangzhang, who was reading the newspaper in the living room, called out to Zhou Dongliang, who was acting suspiciously.