dkrc Chapter 776: Yue Zhiyuan in Confusion
Chapter 776: Yue Zhiyuan in Confusion
After the meal, Huang Xiaochuan, Yu Wei, and Yue Zhiyuan went to the courtyard and sat around a stone table.
With his face flushed from drinking, Yue Zhiyuan looked around the brightly lit room and said, "Dad's still the best. It seems I'll never be as good as him when it comes to drinking!"
Yu Wei smiled and pushed a cup of tea in front of Yue Zhiyuan: "You know how much he can drink. How many people can outdrink him? But now that he's older, his alcohol tolerance is obviously not as good as before. My mother is controlling how much he drinks now." After saying that, he handed a cup of tea to Huang Xiaochuan.
As Huang Xiaochuan took the teacup from Yu Wei, he asked, "Are Mom and Dad alright?"
After taking a sip of tea, Yu Wei calmly answered Huang Xiaochuan's question: "A full-body check-up once a year, plus health care, recuperation, and travel. In addition, my dad was originally in good health and didn't have any major problems, just some minor issues. Isn't that how it is when you get old? Your body parts are aging."
Huang Xiaochuan nodded. Yu Wei was right; it was already very good that he was in such good physical condition.
He then brought up the question from before the meal with Yue Zhiyuan: "Zhiyuan, I think that local print media like yours will only exist symbolically in the future. After all, the Internet will completely cover your functions. You should make plans as soon as possible."
Yue Zhiyuan was somewhat confused. He knew that his brother-in-law was definitely right, after all, no one could match his forward-thinking vision, but he was still unsure about what to do next.
Before Yue Zhiyuan could speak, Yu Wei said, "How about we try to find a way to change jobs?"
That's one way to do it. In fact, Huang Xiaochuan believes there are many ways to solve the problem; the key is to see what Yue Zhiyuan is willing to do.
So he asked Yue Zhiyuan, "What are your own thoughts?"
At this moment, Yue Zhiyuan felt conflicted, melancholy, and reluctant to leave. After all, he had joined the newspaper right after graduating from university and had been working there ever since. It would be a lie to say that he had no feelings for this profession, but he also had to consider where his future lay.
With his brother-in-law and brother-in-law serving as role models, the gap between him and them was greater than the distance between the Earth and the Sun. Moreover, Yue Zhiyuan was a man who cared about his reputation, so he naturally couldn't bring himself to ask his brother-in-law or brother-in-law for help.
Just then, Yu Min came to the three of them with a fruit platter.
"What are you three talking about hiding here?"
"We were talking about our newspaper." Yue Zhiyuan took the fruit plate from his wife and placed it on the stone table.
Yu Min was well aware of this matter and was also troubled by it. At home, she tried to persuade Yue Zhiyuan to find a way to transfer to another unit. After all, Yue Zhiyuan had been a reporter for so many years and had some connections in all aspects. However, Yue Zhiyuan could not make up his mind.
Thinking of this, Yu Min simply sat down.
"Brother-in-law, Yu Wei, you two should talk to him properly. When he was at home, I told him to try to find a way to change jobs, but he just kept making excuses. I don't know what he's thinking."
Yu Wei said aggrievedly, "Second sister, I just said the same thing to my brother-in-law. It's obvious that the newspaper is going downhill, and leaving sooner or later might not be a bad thing. But the key is still up to my brother-in-law himself."
"Look, my brother thinks the same way I do!" Yu Min took the opportunity to criticize Yue Zhiyuan.
Yue Zhiyuan gulped down the tea in his cup in frustration and said, "You think changing jobs is that easy? Things inside are very complicated." Although Yue Zhiyuan said this, it was actually because he had been in the system for too long and knew that changing jobs meant adapting to a new environment. He was somewhat uncertain about this and thus developed a sense of resistance.
Huang Xiaochuan pondered for a moment before finally saying, "Actually, changing jobs is easy. As long as Zhiyuan has thought it through, I can help him with the process."
Upon hearing this, Yu Min was naturally overjoyed. Her words were actually meant for Huang Xiaochuan, since he was the most capable person in the family. Moreover, his company had investments in Qingjiang and had donated some school buildings and facilities. If he asked, things would be simple.
Yu Min never considered letting Yue Zhiyuan leave the system to go into business. Firstly, she thought Yue Zhiyuan wasn't cut out for it, and secondly, Yu Min still felt that working within the system was the most stable option. Now, the benefits within the system were getting better and better, and as one of its members, she was naturally the one who could feel these changes the most.
Seeing that Yue Zhiyuan remained silent, Yu Min grew impatient: "What's wrong with you? Stop dawdling! Just say something!"
Urged on by his wife, Yue Zhiyuan finally nodded: "Sigh! I'll have to trouble my brother-in-law again!"
Yue Zhiyuan's words had two meanings: one was to thank Huang Xiaochuan for his help in his job transfer, and the other was to express his gratitude to Huang Xiaochuan on behalf of his wife, Yu Min.
Under Huang Xiaochuan's instructions, Hong Kong Grand Gateway Group donated a modern football stadium, as well as teaching buildings and a library for several primary and secondary schools, including Qingjiang Middle School, in Qingjiang.
Yu Min was the designated contact person for the donations from Dadao Group. These venues and teaching buildings were all completed through Yu Min's coordination. As a result, Yu Min gained the attention of the leadership. After several years of promotion and growth, she is now the head of the Organization and Personnel Section of the Education Bureau and has become a popular candidate for the position of deputy director. It is said that she has a high reputation and the intention of the higher authorities is very clear. If nothing unexpected happens, the announcement will be made soon.
Yue Zhiyuan and Yu Min knew perfectly well how all this came about, and how could they not thank their brother-in-law Huang Xiaochuan?
Huang Xiaochuan smiled and waved his hand, "We're all family, no need to trouble yourself."
"Brother-in-law, you can say that, but I can't think that way. I know you're incredibly good to your own family, everyone can see that. But I still want to thank you. In the end, it's a favor you did to help us, and it's your right not to. Nobody can say anything about you! Since you helped us, we should remember your kindness and help to us." Perhaps Yue Zhiyuan had been drinking tonight, and his emotions were running high, so he talked a bit more.
Huang Xiaochuan patted Yue Zhiyuan on the shoulder with a smile: "Alright! We're all family, no need to be so formal with me. Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are, Yue Zhiyuan? I'm not praising you, but I'm helping you not because you're Yu Min's husband, but because you, Yue Zhiyuan, are someone I should help!"
Upon hearing his brother-in-law's words, Yue Zhiyuan's eyes reddened. He immediately said to Yu Min, "Go and get us some more food and drinks. I want to have a few more drinks with my brother-in-law."
Huang Xiaochuan quickly stopped him: "No, no, no, we had a great time drinking tonight. I have a few meetings tomorrow, let's drink again another day, okay?"
Yu Min naturally didn't want Yue Zhiyuan to drink anymore, and upon hearing Huang Xiaochuan's words, she quickly added, "That's right, brother-in-law is right. There will be plenty of opportunities to drink! Don't let it interfere with brother-in-law's important business tomorrow."
After hearing this, Yue Zhiyuan finally gave up!