As a politician, certain dark methods are necessary. It's impossible for him to have reached his current position without employing them.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be where he is today.
There's a saying in the workplace: "navigating the workplace."
Whether one navigates well or poorly hinges on the act of "navigating," not on the idea that having ability and achievements will necessarily lead to success.
Officialdom is even more cutthroat than the workplace. Ability is one aspect, but connections hold even greater importance.
If he hadn't aligned himself with Cheng Xiuping's father back then and gained the old man's approval, he wouldn't be in his current position.
Of course, what he said today can also be considered heartfelt.
Who doesn't want their children to do well? Who doesn't want their children to have a life free from worry about food and clothing?
Parents all hope their children will become dragons or phoenixes, but how many actually do?
Xiao Xi was naughty since childhood and disliked studying, but she was not bad at heart.
Moreover, she had a group of close girlfriends to support her; otherwise, she wouldn't have managed to establish a film and television group company.
Even if she were truly incompetent, with his current status, finding Xiao Xi a relatively good job and arranging a suitable position for her would be effortless.
Guo Xuyang is indeed outstanding. Based on Jiang Qixin's description and the information he has gathered, this person possesses ability.
Otherwise, with Xiao Xi's discerning eye, she might not have taken a liking to someone from such a small place, let alone become pregnant with his child.
Guo Xuyang knew that Li Shengyun was speaking the truth. He was eager to get married because he feared that if any unforeseen events occurred in outer space, it would delay Xiao Xi.
Of course, what Li Shengyun said was also correct; he had his own concerns.
After all, the circle is small. What should have been a joyous occasion could be slandered and exploited by ill-intentioned people, causing him to lose face in front of others.
"Since uncle has said so, I will come back next time and marry Xiao Xi into my home," Guo Xuyang said.
"There is one more thing. If I encounter any special circumstances and cannot return on time, please let Xiao Xi stay at my place and have the child.
Then, it would only be necessary to say that Xiao Xi went out of town. I believe this should not be difficult for Uncle."
"I know that the missions you undertake are quite dangerous. If possible, I suggest you get married first and then go."
"Uncle, this is my mission, and it is also my duty. Ever since I first undertook this mission, I have fallen deeply in love with it.
I cannot afford to not go, nor can I stand idly by while my teammates face danger."
"Having a sense of responsibility is good, but being overly confident is not.
Old Jiang praised you last time, and I followed up on it.
You are absolutely right; without you, your teammates might not have been able to return.
However, you must also remember that not every situation will be as fortunate as the last.
I don't want Xiao Xi to become a widow before she's even married."
Li Shengyun's words were heavy. Others didn't know what kind of mission Guo Xuyang was on, but after hearing Li Shengyun's words, they couldn't help but cast their gazes at him.
"Please don't look at me like that. Uncle has exaggerated a bit; it's actually not that dangerous.
Ye Zi and Yu'er know about this. You can ask them when we get back."
Guo Xuyang looked at Li Minxi, Guo Yiyu, and Wu Shangqing.
"What do you mean by Ye Zi and Yu'er?
I checked your teammates' information, and these two seem to have appeared out of nowhere, with all their documentation being processed later."
When Guo Xuyang heard Li Shengyun say this, he genuinely didn't know how to explain.
For someone of Li Shengyun's caliber, it was relatively easy to uncover certain matters.
"Dad, those are his sisters. I know this. But they've always been abroad and only recently returned.
They are talents the country needs, and Yang Zi quietly recruited them."
Li Minxi said from the side.
"Is that so? Ye Zi and Yu'er were introduced by Yang Zi.
The project they are executing carries immense responsibility. If some people were to exploit loopholes, it would be intolerable for the country."
"Since you've said so, the relevant departments must have already investigated. Are their investigations not more thorough than yours?"
Li Minxi's point was very valid.
Let alone undertaking such important missions, even becoming a soldier or a civil servant requires multiple rounds of background checks. This is something he doesn't need to worry too much about.
"Yang Zi's sisters? Is that true?" Li Shengyun asked, looking at Guo Yiyu.
Guo Yiyu didn't react immediately, looking dazed and unsure how to respond.
"This is a past entanglement from Old Guo; it's all ancient history. I didn't expect Yang Zi to unearth it," Wu Shangqing quickly interjected.
She clearly remembered that Guo Xuyang had specifically introduced the origins of Ye Zi and Yu'er to the two of them.
After all, Yu'er slept in Guo Xuyang's room every day, and everyone else tacitly agreed, so she specifically sought him out for an explanation.
Although it was a bit too fantastical, she had no choice but to accept it.
After all, she was a woman who warmed her son's bed; as long as they weren't some demons or monsters, she could accept anything.
Guo Yiyu might not have recalled this matter immediately, but if he couldn't answer now that Li Shengyun had asked, it would be bad and only increase his suspicion.
"Since Sister-in-law said so, I suppose it's not wrong.
Yang Zi is the backbone of the team, and his three teammates are all beautiful young women. You could say he's their 'flower protector.'"
Li Shengyun's words were a bit pointed, clearly attempting to sow discord.
"This was mainly at the request of the superiors. It's said that mixing genders makes work less tiring," Guo Xuyang said, touching his nose.
Li Minxi saw him touch his nose and pinched him hard, indicating that her father was telling the truth.
"Who is that beautiful woman you're talking about?" she whispered.
"Tong Xin. Didn't you meet her today?"
"No wonder she came to our house with Li Minyu. So she specifically came to see you.
If you have any philandering ways, be careful, or I'll chop them off."
She made a gesture with two fingers.
"How could I be that kind of person?"
"What kind of person do you think you are? A scumbag."
The others pretended not to notice their subtle actions.
However, the table was only so large, and Li Minxi's last word, "scumbag," was clearly heard by everyone present.
Li Minyu chuckled upon hearing it.
"What are you laughing at?" Li Minxi asked, confused. She had been focused on her small gestures and hadn't realized she had raised her voice unconsciously.
"I'm laughing at your evaluation of Guo Xuyang; it's very vivid and objective."
"You have sharp ears." Li Minxi glared at Li Minyu, but seeing the looks from the others, she knew she had messed up.
It seemed her comment was ill-timed.
"Um, Uncle, Auntie, Xiao Xi always likes to joke with me like this," Guo Xuyang quickly added, seeing that there was no way out.
His reaction was clearly a case of covering up, further solidifying the others' opinions of him.