Siheyuan: a better life

Chapter 798 Minister Ye’s advice!

After watching Wu Aiguo drive away, Chen Hao said goodbye to his classmates and did not ride his bicycle home immediately. Instead, he waited silently at the door of Dongxing Building, waiting for Ye Qinghua to come out.

As a section-level cadre in the Propaganda Department, Chen Hao knew Ye Qinghua's character very well, so Ye Qinghua's attitude towards Wu Aiguo just now was completely beyond Chen Hao's understanding of Ye Qinghua.

"Xiao Chen! Didn't you go back? Why are you still here?" Just as Chen Hao kept recalling what had just happened in his mind, Ye Qinghua's questioning voice suddenly came from behind Chen Hao.

Ye Qinghua's question pulled Chen Hao back to reality from his deep thoughts, and he quickly replied respectfully: "Minister Ye! I thought you hadn't left yet, so I stayed to see if there was anything you needed my help with."

After hearing Chen Hao's answer, Ye Qinghua looked at Chen Hao standing in front of him meaningfully, and said to Chen Hao with a smile: "Xiao Chen! I never thought that you and Director Wu were classmates in junior high school! What is most worth cherishing now is the friendship between comrades and classmates! You must cherish the relationship between you and Director Wu."

Chen Hao nodded immediately after hearing Ye Qinghua's meaningful advice and replied, "Minister Ye! Aiguo and I were close friends when we were in school. Although we have been together less frequently in the past two years due to work, our relationship has not become distant at all because of the lack of time together."

When Ye Qinghua heard what Chen Hao said, he patted Chen Hao on the shoulder and said to him slowly, "Xiao Chen! Although the Trade Department has only been established for a few years, the power it holds is no less than those departments of the ministries and commissions. Director Wu is so young, but he can become the head of this department. This is enough to show the attitude of Xiyuan towards him."

When Chen Hao saw Ye Qinghua's attitude towards Wu Aiguo before, he was shocked and puzzled, because Ye Qinghua's level was comparable to Wu Aiguo's, and the two were in different departments. Logically, Ye Qinghua's attitude towards Wu Aiguo should not be so respectful.

Now when Chen Hao heard Ye Qinghua mention the word Xiyuan, his heart seemed to be overwhelmed, making him feel extremely shocked. He could never have imagined that his old classmate, whom he had not seen for many years, had become a powerful leader after returning from the army, and was even highly valued by Xiyuan.

Ye Qinghua saw Chen Hao's reaction completely. He reached out and patted Chen Hao on the shoulder, and said to Chen Hao in a very friendly tone: "Xiao Chen! I don't have anything to do here that I need your help with. You should go back and rest early!"

Feeling the force coming from his shoulder, Chen Hao finally came to his senses and hurriedly said to Ye Qinghua respectfully: "Minister Ye! Then I will go back first, please ride slowly on the road."

With something on his mind, Chen Hao rode his bike back to his home in less than twenty minutes.

"Xiao Hao! Didn't Jianxiong invite you out for dinner tonight? Why are you back so early?" Chen Hao's wife asked Chen Hao with a puzzled look on her face when she saw him walk into the house from outside.

Chen Hao's father, upon hearing his daughter-in-law's words, put down the book in his hand, smiled and asked Chen Hao: "Xiao Hao! Usually when you and your classmates get together, you always drink until very late before coming back. Why did you come back so early today?"

When Chen Hao heard his wife and father's questions, he remembered Wu Aiguo's matter, put his briefcase on the table, picked up the large teapot on the table, took a big sip of boiled water, and then happily introduced: "Dad! Yuqing! An old classmate of mine, because his wife just gave birth to a child, so it ended so early."

Chen's father's name is Chen Bianjie, and he is the deputy secretary-general of the Kyoto Municipal Committee. After hearing what Chen Hao said, Chen Bianjie curiously asked Chen Hao, "Xiaohao! Whose wife gave birth again? Why didn't you mention it before?"

When Chen Hao heard his father's question, he thought of everything that happened tonight and asked his father with a smile, "Dad! Do you still remember my junior high school classmate Wu Aiguo? It was Wu Aiguo's wife who gave birth to a child."

When Chen Bianjie heard Chen Hao mention Wu Aiguo, a young figure immediately appeared in his mind. He asked Chen Hao with a surprised look on his face: "Xiaohao! Is the Wu Aiguo you are talking about the guy who lives in Nanluoguxiang and used to come to our house often?"

When Chen Hao heard Chen Bianjie's question, he immediately nodded and replied, "Dad! That's him. Aiguo had already transferred back to our Kyoto City in 1958."

Chen Bianjie was surprised when he heard what Chen Hao said. He asked Chen Hao curiously, "Xiaohao! You said Wu Aiguo had been demobilized in 1958. Why didn't he contact you as soon as he got back to work? Why didn't he contact you until now?"

When Chen Hao heard the doubt raised by Chen Bianjie and thought of the reason why Wu Aiguo reunited with them, he quickly explained: "Dad! The reason we were able to reunite with Aiguo this time was not because Aiguo came to find us, but because when Jianxiong went to the hospital to deliver food to his father, he met Aiguo who was delivering food to his lover."

"Dad! Jianxiong's father needs to undergo surgery immediately because of a heart disease, but the only doctor who can perform this operation is Director Cao from the People's Hospital. Jianxiong originally wanted to ask you for help to see if he could contact Director Cao to perform surgery on Jianxiong's father, but Wu Aiguo solved the problem."

When Chen Bianjie heard what Chen Hao had introduced, a look of surprise appeared on his face. Although he did not know Director Cao, he was very familiar with the rumors about Director Cao. The fact that Wu Aiguo could easily help Guo Jianxiong solve this problem made Chen Bianjie clearly realize that the current Wu Aiguo was probably no longer the young boy he used to be.

With this thought in mind, Chen Bianjie curiously asked Chen Hao, "Xiaohao! Which unit does Wu Aiguo work in? You should know that Director Cao is not an ordinary doctor. There are countless people who want to ask Director Cao to perform surgery every day, but Wu Aiguo can easily help Jianxiong's father get an operation with Director Cao, which is enough to show that Wu Aiguo is definitely not an ordinary person now."

When Chen Hao heard what Chen Bianjie said, an expression of admiration immediately appeared on his face. He quickly extended his thumb and said to Chen Bianjie respectfully, "Dad! It is said that old ginger is still spicy, and this is absolutely true." "After Aiguo was demobilized, he was first assigned to the Chaoyang Supply and Marketing Cooperative. However, Aiguo was able to help Jianxiong's father and arrange Director Cao's surgery mainly because his father-in-law is the vice president of the People's Hospital, and his wife is a surgeon at the People's Hospital."

After hearing what Chen Hao had introduced and learning that Wu Aiguo was working at the supply and marketing cooperative, Chen Bianjie nodded subconsciously and asked slowly, "The supply and marketing cooperative is a good company, but why hasn't Wu Aiguo contacted you since he came back?"

When Chen Hao heard what Chen Bianjie said and thought of Wu Aiguo's current status, he quickly explained, "Dad! It's not that Aiguo doesn't want to contact us, but he's just too busy with work, which is why he doesn't have time to contact us."

Chen Bianjie was very surprised to see Chen Hao take the initiative to defend Wu Aiguo, and asked Chen Hao meaningfully: "Xiaohao! This is not your character. Besides, no matter how busy the work of the supply and marketing cooperative is, do you think I don't even have time to contact you?"

After hearing what Chen Bianjie said, Chen Hao thought of what happened tonight, and then introduced to Chen Bianjie: "Dad! I just said that Aiguo was transferred back to Chaoyang Supply and Marketing Cooperative. Later, due to work needs, Aiguo was transferred from Chaoyang Supply and Marketing Cooperative to the Trade Department."

"What! Xiaohao, what did you say? Wu Aiguo works in the Trade Department, is this true?" When Chen Bianjie heard what Chen Hao introduced, he immediately remembered the name of the person in charge of the Trade Department. A shocked expression suddenly appeared on his face, and he blurted out to confirm the news to Chen Hao.

When Chen Hao heard what Chen Bianjie said, thinking of Wu Aiguo's current true identity, he said to Chen Bianjie with a proud look on his face: "Dad! If I hadn't met Aiguo today, you would never have imagined that Aiguo is now the director of the Trade Department."

Chen Bianjie had heard long ago that the director of the Trade Department was named Wu Aiguo! But he did not associate Wu Aiguo with his son's classmate.

After hearing Chen Hao's words and learning that Wu Aiguo was the director of the Trade Department, Chen Bianjie was extremely shocked. At the same time, he also understood why Wu Aiguo had not contacted Chen Hao and others over the years.

Wanting to understand the whole story, Chen Bianjie curiously asked Chen Hao: "Xiaohao! What topics did you talk about when you had dinner tonight? Did Wu Aiguo say that he would get together with you later?"

When Chen Hao heard what Chen Bianjie said, he felt his father's change in attitude towards Wu Aiguo, and smiled and introduced: "Dad! What else can we talk about? Of course, we should talk about what happened when we were studying."

When Chen Hao introduced this, he suddenly remembered something. The smile on his face disappeared instantly, and he quickly said to Chen Bianjie: "Dad! It would be better if you didn't ask. When you asked me, I almost forgot something."

When Chen Bianjie heard Chen Hao's words and saw the change in Chen Hao's expression, he immediately asked, "Xiao Hao! What's the matter?"

When Chen Hao heard Chen Bianjie's question and thought of what Minister Ye had said to him, he said to Chen Bianjie, "Dad! When we were sitting together and chatting just now, Aiguo learned that I was working in the Propaganda Department and suggested that if there was a chance, I should find a way to change departments!"

Chen Bianjie was the deputy secretary-general of the municipal party committee, so he naturally knew much more than Chen Hao. When Chen Bianjie heard Wu Aiguo's advice to Chen Hao, he immediately realized the seriousness of the problem and asked Chen Hao seriously, "Xiaohao! Did Wu Aiguo really tell you this? Please repeat his original words to me."

When Chen Hao heard Chen Bianjie's question and saw Chen Bianjie's serious expression, he also began to pay attention to this issue and quickly said, "Dad! This is what patriotism means!"

"Mouse! The Propaganda Department is indeed a department that is easy to achieve results, but it is also a department that is prone to accidents. If you have the opportunity, I suggest you change your job to another department!"

When Chen Hao said this, he thought of Minister Ye's reminder to him and said to Chen Bianjie, "Dad! When we left Dongxing Building, we happened to meet Minister Ye. When Minister Ye saw Aiguo, he was very enthusiastic. Later, after Aiguo left, I waited for Minister Ye at the entrance of Dongxing Building. As a result, I learned a piece of news from Minister Ye that the leaders of Xiyuan value Aiguo very much!"

Chen Bianjie had more or less heard about Chen Hao's introduction that Xiyuan attached great importance to Wu Aiguo's affairs. Thinking of some of the news he had heard during this period, Chen Bianjie said to Chen Hao with a serious face: "Xiao Hao! Since Wu Aiguo has suggested that you transfer to another position, we should take it seriously. During this period of time, I will try to find a connection to see if I can help you transfer to another department."

When Chen Hao heard what Chen Bianjie said and saw Chen Bianjie's serious expression, he nodded subconsciously and asked Chen Bianjie curiously, "Dad! What's going on? Why do Aiguo and you both want me to change my workplace?"

When Chen Bianjie heard Chen Hao's question, he did not intend to tell Chen Hao the truth. After all, this topic was too sensitive.

Facing Chen Hao's question, Chen Bianjie reminded Chen Hao with a serious face: "Xiao Hao! You'd better not ask questions that you shouldn't ask. During this period of time, you should just go to work with peace of mind. I will find a way to transfer you to another unit as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)