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Section Chief Li put down his water cup and sighed in a low voice: "Logically speaking, your qualifications are still a little shallow. I can't say whether you can take over my job smoothly. Read М"

"No, Uncle Li, I am already a deputy section chief. Who in our security department is more qualified than me?" Xu Dong said in surprise.

"There is no one in the section, but what about other departments?"

"This..." Xu Dong was speechless for a moment.

Section Chief Li shook his head: "Don't worry too much. Whether this can be done depends on whether Lao Cao is willing to help you."

"What do you mean?"

Xu Dong quickly filled the other party with tea.

"I only have the right to make suggestions here. Lao Cao is the one who can make the final decision. If he is willing to recommend you, then this matter must be almost certain. Tell me honestly, what is the relationship between you two?"

"It should be fine, right? Every time there is a benefit, I will send it on time, and Uncle Cao has bought milk powder from me for more than a year. This relationship should not be bad, right?"

Xu Dong is still quite confident about this.

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Section Chief Li waved his hand:

"If only it were that simple. Lao Cao is about the same age as me and will retire in a few years. If you secure the position of section chief now, maybe his position as director will also be yours."

Just as Xu Dong was about to defend himself, he was interrupted by the other party.

"Listen to me, if it were an ordinary person, it would definitely not work, but you have made great contributions to our company twice in a row, and the higher-ups generally have a good impression of you.

Moreover, no one can guarantee whether you will make any big moves next. I won't hide it from you. Lao Cao already has a successor in mind. It depends on what he chooses this time."

Xu Dong was overwhelmed for a while. A "small" section chief could actually cause so many things, which made people upset just thinking about it.

"Uncle Li, forget it if it doesn't work. Just let it go with the flow."

"You, this section chief must be you, otherwise you should not stay in the security department. The new section chief will definitely try every means to squeeze you out. I think you might as well go home and inherit the family business!"

"I didn't provoke him, why squeeze me?" Xu Dong asked in confusion.

"Do I need to ask this? If I don't get rid of you, he won't be able to sit in a stable position. Who made you rich and well-connected, and you are so popular in our department.

Lao Fang, Xiao Xiang, Lao Feng and Lao Chen almost follow your lead. Even if the others are not so close, they are probably on your side."

"Haha, is this my fault?"

"There is a saying, don't you know, a man is innocent, but he is guilty of holding a treasure, which is what you are like." Section Chief Li said earnestly.

Xu Dong scratched his head: "Then what should I do?"

"Have a good chat with Lao Cao and try to dispel his doubts. It would be even better if you can convince him to choose you as his successor." Section Chief Li smiled.

"I'm so young, can I become a director?"

It would be a lie to say that he was not tempted. Since he had embarked on this path, if there was a chance, he would certainly be willing to go further.

And only if he climbed to a high position, he would have the opportunity to arrange a better future for his children in the future.

"Normally it is impossible, but right now, the situation is a bit special. Now the higher-ups are vigorously advocating for the rejuvenation of the team to cope with the increasingly severe situation. I believe you have also seen the previous storms."

Xu Dong nodded knowingly.

"So, if you have the opportunity, you should cherish it. If you can really sit in the position of director, you may be able to get to the top before retirement. Our Li Tao may be able to benefit from your uncle in the future."

"I will be very satisfied if I can become a director."

"Don't be modest, Xiao Xu, I find that you are really lucky. You may have a chance to take Mr. Liao's position." Section Chief Li advised.

"I dare not think, I dare not think..." This is the truth.

"Okay, today or tomorrow, you should go to Lao Cao's place. It's better to do it sooner rather than later, lest someone else get there first."

"Okay, I'll go there in the afternoon."

This was originally in his plan.

...

After returning from Section Chief Li's house, Xu Dong did not reveal any news. It was useless to say anything. This kind of thing cannot be solved by giving gifts.

Given the current environment, it is not suitable to give gifts.

Seeing that his father was back, Dabao brought Niuniu to pay New Year's greetings.

"Uncle Xu, Happy New Year, I wish you good health and good work."

Xu Dong touched the little girl's head, took out a red envelope from his pocket and stuffed it into the other's hand. The red envelope was prepared early in the morning. Just now at Section Chief Li's house, he also gave one to little Li Tao.

"Thank you, uncle." Niuniu smiled happily.

Dabao urged from the side: "Sister Niuniu, open it quickly to see how much money is there?"

Niuniu carefully opened the red envelope. The red envelope was very thin, with only two red bills inside.

Both of them were too young to recognize large-denomination banknotes.

Dabao took the red bill and asked his cousin: "Big sister, big sister, how much is this?"

"One is one hundred yuan, and two are two hundred yuan." Xu Jingyi explained with a smile.

"How much is two hundred yuan? How many pencils can you buy?" Dabao asked curiously.

"Well, I can probably buy two hundred, which will definitely fill your little schoolbag."

Dabao was stunned when he heard this.

"Wow, Dad doesn't love me anymore!"

Xu Jingyi quickly pulled the little guy into her arms: "What's wrong? Why doesn't my uncle love you anymore?"

"The red envelope my dad gave me last night was only two yuan, and I could only buy two pencils." Dabao said aggrievedly.

"Brother Dabao, can I give you the money?"

Dabao looked away: "I don't want it, I just want the New Year's money my father gave me."

"Okay, Niuniu is a guest, so your dad gave you a big red envelope. When you grow up, all your dad's money will be yours, and you can have as much money as you want." Xu Jingyi coaxed.

"is that true?"

"Really, if your dad disobeys, can you let your grandparents spank him?"

The little guy immediately broke down in tears and smiled. His grandparents were the best to him, so they nodded: "Okay, when I grow up, I will buy many, many excavators."

After coaxing Dabao, Xu Jingyi took the two of them back to the living room. Xu's mother was chatting with Wang Xiujuan. She felt heartbroken when she saw the tears on her eldest grandson's face:

"what happened?"

"I think the New Year's money given by my uncle was too little." Xu Jingyi smiled and recounted what happened.

Xu Ma took out her handkerchief and wiped her eldest grandson's face:

"You little bastard, why do you need so much money?"

Wang Xiujuan took the opportunity to take out a big bulging red envelope from her pocket: "Dabao, dear, Grandma Wang has a big red envelope here. It's bigger than your father's. Do you want it?"

Dabao wanted to reach out and take it, but suddenly stopped. The little guy remembered what Teacher Yu said, children should not just ask for things from strangers, so he looked at grandma.

"Grandma Wang gave it to you, just take it!" Xu Ma laughed and scolded.

"Thank you, Grandma Wang."

Dabao took the big red envelope with excitement.

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