svetikya Chapter 122 The dust has settled
Chapter 122 The dust has settled
After hearing Lu Zixuan's question, Chen Ping pondered for a long time, then slowly shook his head and replied:
"No, at least there has never been a direct conflict. You know, I'm not that brave to confront others.
Then why did you ask me to work as an accountant at the grain station? I was a little worried, afraid of causing you trouble again."
Chen Ping did not wait for Lu Zixuan to reply, and continued speaking at a slightly faster pace,
"Director Wang told me that the favor you used will be enough to help you rise to the top in the future.
Is it worth it to exchange your future glory for someone like me who can only hold you back?
If I count the mistakes I have made over the past few years, I estimate that I have made more than most people make in their entire lives. And this is only the ones I know about. There must be even more that I don’t know about.
Son, tell me the truth. Have you ever hated your mother for causing trouble like this?"
Lu Zixuan smiled lightly, pulled Chen Ping to sit down, and then said solemnly:
“You are my biological mother. You gave me life and brought me into this strange world. This is more important to me than any honor or favor.
When I first regained consciousness, you were not frightened by my voice and continued to take good care of me.
The fact that you didn't treat me as an alien and gave up on my life is enough to prove your kindness.
Without any reason, you actually believed my ridiculous remarks and every word I said.
At that time, I swore that if one day I had the opportunity to grow, I would definitely repay your kindness and trust.
I am not a saint. Of course, I have complaints and opinions about your mistakes and brainless behavior. There have been many times when I wanted to abandon a burden like you.
But whenever I think about the pain I endured during childbirth and how I would have had the opportunity to succeed if it weren't for you, I swallow my grievances.
As for hatred, there is none. Everyone needs time and space to grow. Maybe you will need a little longer, but I am willing to accompany you.
If I had not experienced the reluctance and loss of life that is about to fade away, I would not care so much about family affection.
There is a saying that goes, "It is very sad when a son wants to take care of his parents but they are no longer around." But the pain of being unable to repay the kindness of giving birth and raising a child is even more unacceptable.
I can earn favors and money, but I can never make up for the fact that you are missing from my life. So you don’t have to blame yourself. It’s just that I don’t want to lose the protection of maternal love.”
When Chen Ping heard this, she burst into tears. She stood up and hugged Lu Zixuan tightly. She didn't know what to say and just said "thank you" and "sorry" incoherently.
After Chen Ping's mood recovered slightly, Lu Zixuan continued slowly:
“There are several factors that must be considered behind letting you work as an accountant at the grain station.
First, the famine year is approaching, and everyone will face the pressure of having to eat. We must have a way to obtain food.
Secondly, as your power in the subdistrict office dissipates, the calculations of the people in the courtyard will surge like a tide, and you need to have a way to clamp them down;
Furthermore, the forms I handed over to you are urgently needed by the grain department. Once the time is right, they will be the ladder for your promotion. Don't worry too much. Lao Tong's comrades are leaders in the grain system.
Finally, the advantage of the accounting position during this period is that it allows you to easily grasp the shortcomings of many people. Do you understand this?
I originally planned to arrange for you to work in the steel plant as the director of the Women's Federation when the public-private partnership began.
That is an easy job, without pressure and supervision from the boss, which should be your ideal choice, but now we have to find another way. "
Chen Ping listened to Lu Zixuan's explanation calmly, looking at him with eyes wide open.
"Ah? Isn't this too important? Are you sure I can handle it?"
Lu Zixuan had no choice but to give Chen Ping confidence again.
"You underestimate yourself. I've seen your ability to calculate and keep accounts, and you're absolutely capable of it.
Even if you stay in the subdistrict office, the situation will not be the same as before. Director Wang will be transferred out of the subdistrict office soon."
Chen Ping asked Lu Zixuan with a hint of regret.
"This is all because of me, right? I'm such a jinx. Hehe..."
Lu Zixuan hurried to comfort her.
“You don’t have to blame yourself too much. It should be said that your experience is a crisis as well as an opportunity.
This matter was not difficult to resolve, but Deputy Director Zhou's covetousness made the operation somewhat complicated.
Since your loss is inevitable, let us try to gain from it.
Director Wang can only put the interests of the country above personal interests, report your inappropriate behavior, distance himself from you, and apply for transfer, so that he can hold the credit first.
The district government leaders will certainly agree to Director Wang's transfer request, and her administrative level and position will be promoted, which can be regarded as a reward for her care for you over the years.
This is equivalent to you helping Director Wang, so please don't take it too seriously."
When Chen Ping learned that she had not implicated Director Wang, but instead helped her, her mood suddenly brightened up.
"No, no, if it weren't for me, he would have been promoted long ago. Why would he mind? I'm so happy.
I am more concerned about the fate of Qin Huairu and his accomplices."
Seeing Chen Ping's sincerity, Lu Zixuan felt relieved.
"Qin Huairu is indeed quite resourceful. She completely disowned herself and put all the blame on her brother.
She was supposed to return the stolen money, pay a $200 million fine, and go to jail for two years, but she was pregnant, so she was spared jail time and even her fine was halved.
Her brother took most of the responsibility for colluding with bandits and acting as an intermediary for forging letters of recommendation. He was required to return the stolen money, be fined 200 million yuan, and serve 6 years in prison.
The bandits were sentenced to death for many crimes. In fact, they were the most wronged and were simply used by Qin Huairu.
Qin Huairu contacted her suitors through her brother, forged letters of recommendation, which were then sold by her brother, while she acted as the strategist behind the scenes.
Once the truth is revealed, she can avoid all disasters, so I say she is more cunning. Her cowardly, incompetent and timid appearance is just an appearance.
I'm afraid that most of the future turmoil in this courtyard will be related to her. I underestimated her in the past.
You don't have to worry too much. She has no time to fight against you in recent years. I will arrange one good show after another for her.
You need to work at the grain station as soon as possible, I will teach you how to deal with it, you…"
At the same time, the deaf old woman urgently summoned the three uncles and gave them serious instructions again.
"I just got the exact news that Jia's daughter-in-law unexpectedly helped us achieve our goal this time.
The subdistrict office will soon have a new director, and Chen Ping has also been fired. I will contact the new director in advance. You should try to keep a low profile recently and wait until everything is stable before making any comments. "
Yi Zhonghai said with some lack of interest:
"Really? You heard it from Deputy Director Zhou, right? Do you still believe what he says? Wait for the announcement from the Subdistrict Office. You guys talk first. I'm leaving now."