Chapter 7 Go to the Grassroots Level

  "How dare you, is this a place for you to speak?" Nie Guowei immediately stood up, loudly scolding. This is completely unacceptable, completely without rules. Nie Guowei glared at this so-called son with anger in his eyes. If it weren't for the scientific evidence there, Nie Guowei would absolutely not acknowledge this son. At this moment, no matter how Nie Guowei looked at it, he felt uncomfortable. After all, without proper education, in a family like this, traditional things are still necessary. When elders speak, where is the place for juniors to interrupt?

  Nie Zhenbang sneered, "I knew it would be like this. In my previous life, I tried my best to curry favor. I worked hard and got good grades, even becoming the top student in the Chinese department of Beijing University in my final year. But in reality, it didn't have any effect. No matter how much I wanted to be a good boy, as an illegitimate child, I was still just an illegitimate child. Nobody cared."

  It turned out that such a practice was not feasible, so what's the point of being at odds with each other? With his eyes fixed on Nie Guowei, Nie Zhenbang said in a low voice: "I don't think my words are wrong. If we're discussing state affairs, I won't participate. But if it involves me as a party concerned, I think I have the right to be present and listen."

  As soon as the words were spoken, a strange color flashed across Nie Guo's face. A child raised in an ordinary family, facing himself and such a prominent family, showed not a hint of fear or intimidation. This was unusual in itself. This child is no ordinary one; given time, he may become the greatest opponent of the family's pillar.

  Nie Jialiang, on the other hand, was watching Nie Zhenbang with great interest. This year, 20-year-old Nie Jialiang has already graduated and started working at the General Office of the State Council, with family care, Nie Jialiang's career path is very smooth, and he solved the deputy department level in less than two months. His personal ability is also good. It can be said that he is the third-generation successor carefully cultivated by the family. With his father in the military and his uncle in politics supporting him, his future prospects are boundless.

  "It's interesting, it seems that this cheap brother is not a simple person either." Nie Jialiang thought to himself.

  Nie Jiamin's face was shocked. When did such a powerful character appear? The master of the 49th city, even if it were the famous Zhou Chen, Yang Anbang, Zhang Xu and others, would be obedient in front of their parents like a well-behaved child. This brother is so powerful!

  Ye Shuyan was taken aback, her expression complex. It seemed that this son wasn't a naive country bumpkin after all, not an easy target to bully. Immediately, Ye Shuyan stood up and said: "You chat, I'll go pour you some tea."

  Pouring tea was just an excuse. In such gatherings, women generally did not participate in these matters. This was an unwritten rule within the circle. Unmarried girls could still speak a few words in their own family. But once married, they could no longer participate. Because nobody knew whether, in certain critical situations, one's own daughter-in-law would still be loyal to her natal family. Cases of conflict between relatives by marriage had occurred even in this capital city.

  Nie Guo Wei didn't wait for Nie Guo Dong to lose his temper. Nie Guo Dong simply waved his hand and said to Nie Zhen Bang, "Zhen Bang, sit down. This matter, as it turns out, actually has something to do with you."

  Nie Zhenbang didn't care about his old man's nose being rubbed in his face, and sat down with a flourish. Nie Guodong had been paying attention to Nie Zhenbang's behavior all along, and seeing this, he said: "Zhenbang, you've come back at the wrong time. Do you know why?"

  In fact, this was just a polite remark by Nie Guowen. The Nie family didn't think that Nie Zhenbang could see clearly, let alone those who grew up outside or even the Nie family members who had been mixing in the big courtyard since childhood. At this moment, they probably couldn't tell what was timely and what wasn't.

  However, Nie Zhenbang said calmly at this moment: "Isn't it the right time? It's just that my appearance has affected his career. Eldest Uncle, I think that losing a horse may not necessarily be a bad thing."

  "Hmph, arrogant and ignorant!" Nie Guowei was very disdainful.

  Nie Guodong was somewhat surprised, this cheap nephew, Nie Guodong couldn't see clearly anymore. Was this still a folk-raised person? Or was it a freak, or had the opponent deliberately cultivated and infiltrated the Nie family? Of course, that last bit, Nie Guodong also ignored. Even Nie Guowei didn't know about it, probably no opponent would be clear. Immediately, Nie Guodong also stopped Nie Guowei. Looking at Nie Zhenbang, he said: "Oh? What's going on?"

  Next to him, Nie's family Liang also sneered: "Ignorant, what do you know. My uncle is now at a critical moment, this time, there is a great opportunity to move forward again, and take the post of Planning Department Director. Think about it, a 36-year-old full-level cadre. It's extremely rare in the whole country. If we can't move forward this time, waiting for the next opportunity, I'm afraid it will be four years later. By then, the age advantage compared to others in the family will be gone."

  Nie Zhenbang was very clear about this matter. In the previous life, due to his own appearance, Nie Guowei ultimately failed to move forward and was suppressed in the position of deputy director. Four years later, he still couldn't make progress. After the old man's death, the Nie family declined sharply, and several siblings dispersed, each sweeping the snow in front of their own door. Nie Guoding managed to barely preserve his own lineage, but Nie Guowei was miserable, stuck in this position until his death.

  Nie Jialiang's words, however, gave Nie Zhenbang an opportunity. Otherwise, if no one said anything and he just knew about these things himself, it would be a bit too strange. At this moment, Nie Zhenbang took the chance to say: "Big brother, that's exactly what I mean. Now that I've come, I think whoever is competing with my dad for this position must have a pretty strong background. Otherwise, Eldest Uncle and my dad wouldn't be so tense. Since that's the case, I actually think it's better to take a step back and withdraw from this competition."

  "Quit competition?"

  "Yes, that's how it is in our Tang City. Once, when we were electing class cadres, I also ran for class monitor, and another classmate also ran for class monitor. Later on, I took the initiative to find that classmate and withdrew from the election with a condition of two yuan. I thought, since we withdrew, the other side should also give us some benefits." NIE Zhenbang had also considered this carefully. If he really acted too experienced, it might have no effect at all.

  Everyone fell into contemplation, Nie Guo Dong was in the military circle. However, his political awareness was extremely keen. He quickly found the key to the problem, which was not to fight for it, but rather to give up the position and use it as a bargaining chip. His opponent would not suppress Nie Guo Wei on this matter either, and might even offer some benefits. Because if they pursued relentlessly, their opponent would become the victim in the end. In the various families of the capital city, it would leave an impression of ruthlessness, and in doing so, they would unknowingly become the common enemy of all the families. Even allies would consider this: what if they offended them in the future, would they be ruthless towards themselves?

  "What about your father's position?" Nie Guotang hastily asked. If so, Nie Guowei can't sit in this position now. Because the level hasn't been promoted.

  Nie Zhenbang is very satisfied with his performance, from the beginning to now, he has been making progress step by step, and this time's performance, although it won't change much. At least, it won't be like the previous life. To thoroughly change, just one or two times is not enough. This is a long process that requires time.

  Nie Zhenbang also pretended to be silly: "I don't know either, but I think in a big country like ours, there are many poor areas along the coast, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Jiangbei, and Jiangnan. If you go to these places, being promoted to a prefecture-level city's mayor or a special commissioner of a regional administrative office would be more than enough. Isn't that also a similar level?"

  Nie Guodong thought for a moment, looked at Nie Zhenbang with profound meaning, and really didn't know if this nephew was truly clueless or just pretending to be. In the Beijing department, the current situation is that one radish has one pit, and even before the pit appears, several radishes are waiting. Nie Guowei's current situation makes it easy for him to be attacked by various families. Wanting to stay in Beijing and steadily rise to the main hall is no longer possible. The only way out is to be transferred elsewhere.

  Nie Guodong immediately stood up, patted Nie Guowei's shoulder and said: "Guowei, you think about it yourself. Think about where to go, tomorrow, we'll go together with Old Master to discuss. I'm going back first."

  Nie Jiamin's face was filled with admiration at this moment, and this brother was very much to his taste. Nie Jiamin didn't seem as pragmatic as Nie Jialiang at the moment. He wasn't concerned about family struggles or other things; what he cared about was the young people's way of doing things. As he passed by Nie Zhenbang's side, Nie Jiamin said in a low voice, "Kid, you're awesome! How about this? Let's find some time tomorrow to practice together."

  Nie Zhenbang smiled and saw Nie Guodong off, but said bluntly: "You? Anytime!"

  At this moment, only Nie Guowei and his son Nie Zhenbang were left in the living room. Nie Ziyu had already fallen asleep. At this time, Ye Shuyan also walked out of the inner room, looking at Nie Zhenbang with a complex expression, saying in a low voice: "Guowei, I think we should choose Guangdong East. My hometown is there, and my father still has some connections in Guangdong East. If we go there, we can take care of some things."

  Nie Guowei nodded, this was already the best choice. Time waits for no man, and he couldn't wait either. Then, looking at Nie Zhenbang, his mouth moved slightly, but in the end, he still didn't speak, shaking his head as he walked away.

  Ye Shuyan looked at Nie Zhenbang. As the saying goes, a wife relies on her husband's honor and a mother relies on her son's nobility. If this were her own biological son, how wonderful it would be. Unfortunately, he was only an illegitimate child, and she was just his stepmother. At this moment, Ye Shuyan felt conflicted. After a long silence, Ye Shuyan calmly said: "Your room is next to the study. It's getting late, go rest."