"The powerful women in the capital's political circles cannot tolerate us. What should we do? To be honest, I don't know either. But, it doesn't matter, actually, the question you're asking isn't a problem."
Qin Yan replied with a smile.
"A predictable problem, how can it not be a problem?"
Cheng Lu retorted, looking confused.
"This problem is indeed predictable. But the issue is, there's still a long way to go. Think about it, how many years did it take us to go from the grassroots of the political circles to the middle ranks? Regardless of Chen Feng's political talent, it will definitely take decades to reach the higher echelons of the political world. Following Chen Feng for decades, no matter how Chen Feng views our relationship in the end for the sake of power, the problem won't be too big. After all, we've been together for so long, it's a lifetime!"
Qin Yan's explanation eased the worry in Cheng Lu's heart.
After chatting for a while longer, the two fell silent and listened attentively to the lecture at the youth training camp.
Although the youth training camp talked about all sorts of nonsense, empty, and high-sounding words, they still had to listen quietly.
An indifferent expression, never ceasing to gossip.
This is what the beneficiaries of connections do.
Those without background are best advised to cooperate obediently.
Of course, Cheng Lu was an exception.
Among all the beneficiaries of connections in the youth training camp, Cheng Lu was considered to have the most formidable connections.
However, Cheng Lu didn't want to be lawless like other trainees with connections.
It was meaningless.
She had to follow Chen Feng's example.
Others saw Chen Feng as merely a director of the Development and Reform Commission, whose power was neither great nor small.
However, Chen Feng's background and connections were frighteningly vast, directly linked to the Wang family of the capital.
Yet, Chen Feng was not at all ostentatious or overbearing.
As Chen Feng's woman, she naturally had to strive to be unobtrusive and not overbearing.
This was what Cheng Lu thought, but the leaders of the youth training camp did not.
Anyone with common sense knew that Cheng Lu was the daughter of Cheng Liren, the top leader of Jiangcheng.
Now that Cheng Lu was at the youth training camp, they had to make sure she made a good impression.
Cheng Lu making a good impression would mean they had successfully flattered Cheng Liren.
Therefore, after the main speaker had lectured for nearly two hours of nonsense and empty, high-sounding words, they abruptly asked Cheng Lu to come on stage to share her experiences in grassroots political work, and this was to be broadcast live city-wide.
"Deputy Director Qin, what should I do now? I don't have any experience in grassroots political work."
Cheng Lu panicked.
These people had a shockingly low emotional intelligence.
To flatter her father, was this the way? Surprising her with a speech was flattering? It was making her look foolish!
Fortunately, it was her; anyone else would have lost their temper and left on the spot.
In this regard, Chen Feng's emotional intelligence was truly high; he was flawless in everything he did.
However, from another perspective, it felt a little off. The sudden request for her to give a speech seemed intentional, yet perhaps not.
In any case, it was very strange.
"Cheng Lu, don't panic. The youth training camp is being broadcast live throughout the city. This is your chance to make a good impression."
Qin Yan comforted Cheng Lu.
"Deputy Director Qin, I know that the people at the youth training camp are asking me to speak to impress my father. But without any preparation, how can I give a speech? I seriously suspect that the person in charge of this youth training camp has a problem with his brain. Is this how people flatter others?"
Cheng Lu frowned.
"Actually, giving a speech on grassroots work experience is not difficult at all."
Qin Yan continued to comfort Cheng Lu with a feigned casual expression.
"How so?"
Cheng Lu asked excitedly.
"Didn't you go to Wulin Village in Mingshan Town with Chen Feng for a while before? Just share your thoughts and feelings when you were the head of the women's federation in Wulin Village. If you feel it's not enough, you can also add Chen Feng's experience as the village head of Wulin Village."
Qin Yan continued to say with a smile.
At this moment, Cheng Lu not only needed advice but also emotional comfort.
The best way to comfort emotions was with a smile.
"Deputy Director Qin, now that you've said that, I've got it."
Cheng Lu's worries were completely gone.
Taking a deep breath, Cheng Lu calmly and gracefully stepped onto the podium to give her speech...
In the monitoring room next to the conference room, the second-in-command of Jiangcheng and a few of his subordinates were discussing.
"You all saw it, right? Cheng Liren's daughter is not a mere ornament. If we want to use Cheng Liren's daughter to bring down Cheng Liren, it won't work."
The second-in-command of Jiangcheng said with a frown.
"Old Zhang, what's going on? Aren't the second-generation officials in the political arena all useless good-for-nothings? Especially the second-generation female officials, they are even more so. Why doesn't Cheng Lu show any signs of being a useless good-for-nothing?"
A subordinate asked, confused.
"How would I know? I can only say that Cheng Liren is lucky to have such a capable daughter. Otherwise, this time, we could have easily brought down Cheng Liren using the youth training camp. Since Cheng Lu is not as fragile as we imagined, we must change our strategy and absolutely not waste time on her."
The second-in-command of Jiangcheng said solemnly.
"Old Zhang, please give us a reminder. What should we do next? To be honest, bringing down Cheng Liren, the number one leader of Jiangcheng, is not a small matter. Our intelligence is not enough; we need Old Zhang to remind us."
A subordinate said sheepishly, lowering his head.
"Your intelligence is indeed insufficient in front of Cheng Liren. However, fortunately, you have self-awareness and know to ask when you don't understand. Then I will remind you now. In the eastern suburbs of Jiangcheng, a large rare earth mine has been discovered recently. You can make a fuss about this mine..."
"Elder, you mean to cause a major mine disaster in the eastern suburbs of Jiangcheng for no reason, and then Cheng Liren will have to resign in disgrace?"
The subordinate probed.
"I didn't say anything. The mine disaster in the eastern suburbs of Jiangcheng has nothing to do with me."
Zhang Wei, the second-in-command of Jiangcheng, said with a schadenfreude smile.
The subordinate understood and left the monitoring room to act.
In the following time, the training at the youth training camp continued.
Before they knew it, the month-long youth training camp had reached its halfway point.
Cheng Lu found that things were becoming increasingly strange.
First, at the beginning, they had unexpectedly asked her to share her workplace experiences, intentionally making things difficult for her. Fortunately, after Qin Yan's guidance, she wasn't embarrassed and instead made a great impression. But then, they continued to treat her well; she seemed to have received all the benefits from the youth training camp.
A woman's sixth sense told her that there was a force behind this deliberately showing her favor, to a point of perversion.
When something is abnormal, there must be a ghost!
"Deputy Director Qin, something is very wrong."
Cheng Lu said to Qin Yan directly.
"Nothing is wrong. You've been making a good impression every day, which is great."
Qin Yan replied with a smile.
"Deputy Director Qin, please think about it carefully. I am not the only one in the youth training camp with powerful connections. To be honest, I know several people whose connections are not weak, some even reaching the provincial capital. However, they haven't received all the benefits like I have. I feel that the people behind the youth training camp are being too good to me."
Cheng Lu said seriously.
"Indeed, thinking about it carefully, it is like that. They are indeed being too good, but the problem is, your father Cheng Liren is the number one leader of Jiangcheng. Who would dare to scheme against him?"
Qin Yan asked with a look of bewilderment.