Chapter 122 Political Stain

The next morning.

After washing up, Su Tianyu walked into the hall, waved to his second uncle and others, and said, "I'm not eating. I'm going to see Boss Yu."

"Why the rush?" his second uncle asked, looking up.

"Good news. He's going to use his connections to help me submit my application for public office." Su Tianyu replied cheerfully and quickly walked out of the courtyard.

The second uncle watched Su Tianyu's back with a smile and cursed, "This kid is hanging onto a sugar daddy. Good for him, passing the civil service exam will be worth all the effort I put into raising him."

"I'm begging you, Dad, can you not make it sound so grandiose?" Su Tianbei retorted, dissatisfied. "Which one of us brothers needs you to raise? If we learned from you, we'd probably be serving thirty-year sentences right now..."

The second uncle slapped him upside the head. "Damn it, doesn't giving you money count as raising you?! How much money have you little bastards cost me? Especially you, you've been a troublemaker since you were little. The money I've spent smoothing things over for you is enough to marry a second concubine."

"Are you crazy?" his aunt glared and scolded. "The child is right here. You're so old, and you still can't watch your mouth!"

"Wasn't I just using a metaphor?!"

"Well, I'll use a metaphor too. Tomorrow, I'm going to the Longkou Church to play with the old men."

"...Alright, alright, stop arguing." Su Miaomiao said in exasperation. "Why do you always bicker when we're eating? Are you both going through menopause?"

The Su family lived their lives amidst such daily clamor. Everyone was used to it anyway.

...

Around ten in the morning.

Yu Jinrong sat in his villa, reached out, and tossed Su Tianyu's file on the table. "Take a look."

Su Tianyu picked up the file suspiciously, opened it, and scanned the contents. The smile on his face froze.

"How do you have a political stain?" Yu Jinrong asked, surprised. "What did you do in the military?"

After reading the file, Su Tianyu was dejected. After a long pause, he replied, "It's not my problem, it's my parents' problem."

"Were your parents directly involved?" Although Yu Jinrong knew that Su Tianyu had no parents, he had never inquired deeply about his family situation.

Su Tianyu lit a cigarette and said, head lowered, "I'm not very clear, but my dad and mom should have participated in some movements against the First District's Chinese regime back then. Then they were labeled as rebels, and finally... they were sentenced."

Yu Jinrong looked up and said, "Was that the crackdown on the Red Party six or seven years ago?"

Su Tianyu paused. "Yes, that was it."

"Ah." Yu Jinrong sighed upon hearing this. "Your dad... why did he do that? He was already in a pretty high position. Why did he get involved in something like that?"

"Perhaps he had no choice." Su Tianyu replied softly. "His direct superior was one of the planners."

Yu Jinrong nodded upon hearing this, his expression grave. "Since you have this stain, why did you finish university in the military?"

"Partly because my dad's friends took care of me. They wanted me to finish my studies. Partly because I performed meritorious service on the battlefield. My direct superior was willing to protect me." Su Tianyu said in a hoarse voice. "As you know, the military and local authorities are two separate departments. It's difficult for the political departments to interfere. Moreover, I was just an insignificant figure. They probably thought I was nothing and didn't bother to pursue the matter."

"Tianyu, this stain of yours is quite serious." Yu Jinrong said frankly. "Political crimes affect three generations. It's not just a saying. With this mark on your record, it will be difficult to get a public office in The Dragon City."

"I didn't expect them to put this in my file." Su Tianyu's mood plummeted, because he had returned to The Dragon City to get a public office, but now it seemed that this plan was completely ruined.

Yu Jinrong sat on the sofa, pondered for a long time, and then said, "Tianyu, let's have a heart-to-heart talk."

Su Tianyu looked up. "Please speak!"

"We've been in contact for quite some time, and I recognize your abilities and character." Yu Jinrong said, interlocking his fingers. "You are a very talented young man, and I like you very much. Otherwise, I wouldn't have kept you by my side and Mingyuan's side."

"Mm."

"I can't keep all my energy on the association and the docks forever." Yu Jinrong said frankly. "Because I have political ambitions, I want you and Mingyuan to manage many things under the Yu family in the future. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand, Uncle Yu."

"This file issue of yours is very troublesome. It's impossible to get rid of it through ordinary connections, because the political vetting department is independent of other departments. Especially in a Chinese-dominated city like The Dragon City, which has its own unique characteristics, political vetting is particularly strict." Yu Jinrong paused and said, "But I will help you find a solution. I can't say for sure that I can do it, but I will do my best."

Su Tianyu never expected that Yu Jinrong, who usually didn't like to speak up or make promises, would say such heartfelt words to him.

"If you can clear it, that's naturally the best. If you can't clear it, you can fully commit to the association with Mingyuan. Your future won't be any worse." Yu Jinrong supported himself with his leg and stood up. "There aren't many young people I can see potential in, and you're one of them. Do a good job, and I won't treat you unfairly, nor will I treat the Su family unfairly."

"Thank you, Uncle Yu!" Su Tianyu nodded, his expression serious.

In fact, whether it was Su Tianyu's attack on Gu Tongshan or the subsequent operation of the Tianhong Port's internal strife, he was only the executor and operator of specific events, but the people who actually made the decisions, maintained connections, and controlled the overall situation were Yu Jinrong behind the scenes.

Bosses don't need to know everything, and they don't need to consider everything themselves. If they did, they would be exhausted sooner or later. They only need to nod or shake their heads at crucial moments, and Yu Jinrong has the courage and ability to do that.

That day, Su Tianyu walked with Yu Jinrong in the courtyard for a long time. The other party told him that he shouldn't think about anything now. He should review what he should review, and work on the association. As for the stain, he would find connections to deal with it.

In fact, after Su Tianyu left that night, Yu Jinrong made an appointment with a friend in The Dragon City's political department and drank more than a catty of baijiu to deal with Gou Liuzi's matter.

Yu Jinrong's love wasn't without reason. He was paving the way for his son, leaving behind talent and wealth.

...

The Tianhong Port case was still under trial, and the dock association was busy selecting new heads for the two major districts.

Thus, the days passed quickly in a peaceful and fulfilling time.

In the blink of an eye, five months passed, and The Dragon City was about to usher in a new round of civil service examinations.

Before the exam, Su Tianyu flew to Huadu with the association's recent information. He was preparing to report on the recent work situation to the Zhou family, and by the way, pick up An Qiqi and Zhou Tonghui, and deal with how to settle Daxiong...

...

In the Third District, inside a dilapidated inn, a man ate the leftover spicy crawfish from last night and cursed through gritted teeth, "I will definitely go back!"