Sha Bao Yu had been enjoying the blessings of having two wives, flitting between Zhong Xiao Ai and Ruan Mei. These two beauties, with their completely different styles, brought him a wealth of novel experiences.
“Bao Yu, I’ve decided to stay in Han Dong!”
Zhong Xiao Ai didn’t have much political ambition. Her greatest wish was to stay with Sha Bao Yu and be a virtuous and kind wife.
However, the heights Sha Bao Yu had reached made her feel insecure.
She was genuinely afraid that she wouldn’t be good enough for him in the future.
After much deliberation and communication with her family, she finally decided to stay in Han Dong and gain experience at the grassroots level, laying a solid foundation for her future promotions.
Of course, it’s undeniable that Ruan Mei also put a lot of pressure on her.
She wasn’t oblivious to the changes in Sha Bao Yu during this time.
Occasionally, there would be strands of a woman’s hair on his cuffs, and he would carry the scent of expensive perfume.
She believed it was Ruan Mei’s subtle provocation.
Born into an official family, Zhong Xiao Ai knew that men are difficult to control, especially someone as outstanding as Sha Bao Yu.
By staying in Han Dong, she stayed by Sha Bao Yu’s side.
She trusted that their years of love wouldn’t lose to other women.
Sha Bao Yu gave her an approving look.
“Xiao Ai, your life will surely blossom with a new kind of brilliance.”
In the original world, Zhong Xiao Ai was only a deputy-department-level official by middle age. Although she worked in the capital’s power circles, she was just a middle-level manager at best.
She always had to sit towards the back at meetings.
Everyone only gave her face because of the Zhong family.
It’s undeniable that her lack of grassroots work experience hindered her development.
He was quite pleased that Zhong Xiao Ai could listen to his suggestion.
With the right path to growth and the backing of the Sha and Zhong families, Zhong Xiao Ai could perhaps reach a level unimaginable to ordinary people.
“Xiao Ai, working at the grassroots level is tough! Are you prepared for that?”
Sha Bao Yu felt reluctant to let his delicate girlfriend spend her days working in the trenches.
“It’s fine! I’m ready for it!”
Compared to Sha Bao Yu’s worries, Zhong Xiao Ai seemed confident.
He felt a sense of relief.
The little girl who used to be by his side was growing up.
“Right! Which specific unit is it?”
Considering the harsh conditions of grassroots work, Sha Bao Yu felt he should prepare something for his girlfriend beforehand.
“The Han Dong Provincial Procuratorate!”
“Where?”
“The Han Dong Provincial Procuratorate, the leader seems to be Ji Chang Ming!”
Zhong Xiao Ai blinked innocently, confused as to why her boyfriend was reacting so strongly.
Sha Bao Yu couldn’t help but chuckle.
My dear, you call this working at the grassroots level?
Indeed, from the perspective of someone from the capital, working as an official anywhere else is essentially a demotion.
Hou Liang Ping, in pursuit of his own future, knelt in a momentous act to strive for a position at the city level.
However, Sha Bao Yu understood. This must be the Zhong family’s bottom line.
Could they really send the Zhong family’s precious daughter to work in a rural township? It would be a laughing matter.
Others in the capital might start speculating with ill intentions.
Has the Zhong family, which has always been close to the emperor’s heart, fallen out of favor?
“Xiao Ai, let’s go buy a house!”
Since they would be living in Han Dong for a long time, buying a house was a priority.
Buying a house?
A home just for them and the one they loved.
This is a difficult proposition for any girl to refuse.
Buying a house wasn’t easy in this era.
Many people hadn’t yet realized that houses were commodities that could be bought and sold.
But Sha Bao Yu’s target wasn’t just any ordinary housing complex.
His goal was to acquire a preserved Republican-era villa in Han Dong Province.
These villas, built before the founding of the People’s Republic, had unique styles and historical and cultural significance.
However, considering the complicated property rights of Republican-era villas, Sha Bao Yu contacted an acquaintance for help.
“Bao Yu, I’ve prepared all the information, let’s go!”
Qi Tong Wei, who had been waiting patiently, couldn’t hide the sincere smile on his face when he saw Sha Bao Yu.
He was truly grateful to Sha Bao Yu.
When he graduated and faced Liang Lu’s threats, unsure of his future, it was Sha Bao Yu who extended a helping hand.
If not for Sha Bao Yu’s strong support, Qi Tong Wei could imagine himself being sent to a remote, marginal town.
He wouldn’t have a future, and he wouldn’t even be able to keep his beloved Chen Yang.
Qi Tong Wei, who had come from a mountain village, was still very simple at this time. He already regarded Sha Bao Yu as his benefactor.
“Xiao Ai, this is Chen Yang’s husband, Qi Tong Wei. He’s also our old classmate, now the chief of the Gu Lou Police Station!”
“Fellow classmate, this is my girlfriend, Zhong Xiao Ai!”
After introducing each other, the three of them drove towards Gu Lou.