The beautiful CEO falls in love with me
Chapter 604 - 585: The Test

Chapter 604: Chapter 585: The Test

The Central Standing Committee had said to Zhang Kaiguo, "Xiao Zhang, this is a test from the organization for you. You should think it over carefully. Your daughter, indeed, excels in her roles, serving as a team leader in Jianghuai City, and as the office director in the Provincial Public Security Department, achieving outstanding results. Your daughter is also not getting any younger, right? The organization hopes you can take good care of your daughter’s matter of marriage."

"Yes, yes, I will definitely accept the organization’s arrangement and follow the organization’s orders!" What else could Zhang Kaiguo say when he hadn’t really grasped what the other party meant by their words—was it that they had taken a liking to his daughter, or was it someone else? However, this was not the outcome Zhang Kaiguo wanted because he did not want his daughter to live under the shadow of politics. But he could not disobey an order from the organization.

After hanging up the phone, another call from a Standing Committee member came through, which made Zhang Kaiguo’s scalp tingle. One after another, Central Bosses were calling to express their concern for his daughter’s marriage, which made Zhang Kaiguo realize the seriousness of the situation. This matter was not just about one or two Standing Committee members; perhaps it was on behalf of the Committee themselves or through someone pulling strings for matchmaking. However, having so many Committee members discuss this issue certainly meant it was no trivial matter at that level.

Just when Zhang Kaiguo was scratching his head about this, the arrival of Minister Qian Bin from the Central Propaganda Department overwhelmed him even more. Officially, Qian Bin was just passing through Tongzhou City, but in reality, he had come to persuade Zhang Kaiguo. Currently, within the Central leadership, everyone knew that Elder Pang and several core bigwigs were concerned about Zhang Yantong’s lifelong issue, abiding by the principle that the leader’s business is one’s own business. Qian Bin personally made a trip to Tongzhou City.

"Minister Qian!" Zhang Kaiguo hurriedly greeted him.

"Hehe, Secretary Zhang, this visit is firstly to inspect the civil affairs of Z province!" Qian Bin laughed and then said, "The second reason, haha, is to take interest in your daughter Tongtong’s lifelong matter. A man should marry when of age, and so should a woman. I think your daughter is also at the age to marry!"

"This..." Zhang Kaiguo was startled and quickly said, "I will firmly follow the organization’s arrangement and obey the organization’s orders!"

"Um, good, a comrade with awareness!" Qian Bin, already in his fifties and older than Zhang Kaiguo by a whole cycle, meant Zhang Kaiguo could only act like the younger generation. Zhang Kaiguo quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Minister Qian, whose young master has taken a liking to my daughter? I’ve received a few leaders’ calls these past few days and I’m completely confused!"

"Haha..." Qian Bin laughed and then said, "This... must stay secret, but remember one thing, you must not interfere too much in your daughter’s marriage. Otherwise... if the organization is not happy..."

"Yes, yes!" Zhang Kaiguo hurriedly nodded. Could he intervene? Did he dare to intervene? Zhang Kaiguo was very upset inside. As a father, he was unable to influence his own daughter’s marriage. Whatever, since he couldn’t intervene, and one couldn’t forcefully demand, right? As long as his daughter’s marriage was not a sacrifice for his political career. So, Zhang Kaiguo, to a great extent, had also let go of a lot of concerns.

Qian Bin’s visit, repeatedly mentioning this issue, made Zhang Kaiguo feel that things were not as simple as he had imagined.

Soon, rumors were that his daughter was going to marry. Shit, Zhang Kaiguo hurriedly called his daughter to his study.

"Tongtong, you are of age now, indeed it is time for you to marry!" Thinking of what Minister Qian had said, Zhang Kaiguo was especially heartfelt, and he couldn’t directly talk to his daughter about marrying off, so he had to indirect by saying cheerfully, "But, if you have any issues, you can always discuss them with me!"

"Dad, I’m fine, nothing’s wrong!" Zhang Yantong quickly shook her head.

"This..." Zhang Kaiguo was stumped by his own daughter’s response. He hesitated over how to bring up this issue with his daughter. Suddenly, Zhang Kaiguo thought of how to say it and chuckled, "Then... do you have any boys you currently like? If so, you can bring him over for your dad to meet!"

"Ah?!" Zhang Yantong was startled, her head hanging down as she said, "No way, he’s just a jerk, doesn’t understand any manners at all, so I wouldn’t bring him. Otherwise, I’d make you laugh!"

Zhang Yantong naturally thought of Ye Chen, the guy. In fact, Zhang Kaiguo had already met Ye Chen. But seeing Zhang Yantong’s expression, he immediately ruled out Ye Chen. Guessing it wasn’t Ye Chen, Zhang Kaiguo chuckled and said, "Then... how are you and Ye Chen doing?"

"Hmph, not so great!" Zhang Yantong snorted coldly, "That jerk, not good at all!"

This statement confirmed Zhang Kaiguo’s inner thought that his daughter had already broken off her relationship with Ye Chen. Although Ye Chen was good, his social background was too complicated, being a gang leader, which was contrary to his own political background. Therefore, Zhang Kaiguo was relieved. If those bigwigs knew that his daughter, disregarding a mysterious Central son, had chosen a gang leader as a husband instead, he guessed they would immediately dismiss his position.

Little did Zhang Kaiguo know, the person in his daughter’s heart was Ye Chen. Moreover, within a few days, Ye Chen would come to Tongzhou City to elope, and at that time, Zhang Kaiguo wondered what expression he would wear?

Unable to get a definitive answer from his daughter, Zhang Kaiguo probed and asked, "So... what about that guy’s background?"

"It’s a bit complicated!" Zhang Yantong glanced at her father.

"Complicated?" Zhang Kaiguo immediately smiled inwardly, thinking that complexity was good, as it matched the mysterious allure of the central elite. Perhaps through this opportunity, he might also rise in his position. However, Zhang Kaiguo didn’t show his thoughts and simply smiled lightly, "When young people fall in love, they should not be too impulsive. Impulse is the devil."

"Dad, what did you really want to talk to me about?" Zhang Yantong cooed.

"Ah, haha... nothing, nothing, just wanted to chat with you!" Zhang Kaiguo laughed heartily.

"Alright, then we’re done chatting!" Zhang Yantong was about to get up and leave when suddenly Zhang Kaiguo called out, "Tongtong, wait!"

"Dad, what’s going on with you today? Is there something else you need to say?" Zhang Yantong was getting a bit annoyed. Zhang Kaiguo hesitated slightly, then stood up, embracing his beloved daughter, his prized jewel, into his arms and said earnestly, "Tongtong, if there are things you don’t want to do, then don’t face them. Even if faced with stern arrangements from the organization, you can still resist. Don’t worry about your dad’s political career, I don’t care. I don’t want to destroy your future happiness for what’s so-called my own future!"

"Dad..." Zhang Yantong was suddenly moved. Her father’s heartfelt words touched something deep inside her. She hugged Zhang Kaiguo, excitedly saying, "Dad, thank you!"

"Silly girl, we are father and daughter, what is there to thank?" Zhang Kaiguo smiled faintly.

"Just, thank you!" Zhang Yantong giggled, while Zhang Kaiguo clearly saw the tears in her eyes. Zhang Yantong broke free from her father’s embrace, then cheerfully said, "Dad, I’ll go cook for you!"

"Alright, go ahead!" Zhang Kaiguo pinched Zhang Yantong’s cute nose. Zhang Yantong skipped off, and as Zhang Kaiguo watched his daughter, he didn’t expect that his dear little girl had grown up, was maturing, and was about to get married soon. His eyes became somewhat moist. Having grown up with his daughter by his side, his affection for her was immense. Unnoticed by him, she had grown into an adult; thus, Zhang Kaiguo felt extremely relieved yet fearful of her leaving him.

...

Before long, it was December 15th. Another cold winter, yet this coastal city of Jianghuai City also felt the chilly breeze. Although the warm seawater warmed the city, passersby still felt the cold wind piercing their bones.

This winter was unusual. At the Jinsheng Grand Hotel in Tongzhou City, the entrance was carpeted in red, and two large balloons rose into the air, bearing the red "happiness" character. The double happiness in red made people feel the warmth in the air.

Jin Sheng Hotel is a chain, and the Jin Sheng Hotel in Tongzhou City was located not far from the provincial government. Thus, it usually saw a large number of people. To the left was People’s Square, and to the right was the Jin Sheng Hotel, but today’s wedding was very special and odd—people only saw the bride and not the groom.

At the entrance, the bride was in a beautiful wedding gown with a long, layered train that garnered much admiration.

"Wow, such a beautiful bride!"

"Isn’t she just? The bride is really pretty, but where is the groom? Did he not show up?"

Passersby were curiously whispering, only seeing the bride but not the groom, which made them quite astonished. Zhang Yantong stood at the entrance, with Dian Ling as the bridesmaid by her side. Both women were equally beautiful. If one had to decide who was more stunning, it would probably be Zhang Yantong. As the saying goes, "Buddha relies on gold, and people rely on clothes." With the white wedding gown as a backdrop, Zhang Yantong indeed looked even more beautiful.

"Lingling, do you think that bastard Ye Chen will really come?" Zhang Yantong was somewhat nervous. If Ye Chen didn’t show up today, then this whole act would be a disaster.

"He’ll definitely come!" Dian Ling smiled slyly, saying, "I’ve already spoken to my cousin Li Ruo, and she said she could understand Ye Chen. Hehe, you’ll be the first person to marry Ye Chen!"

"Ah?!" Zhang Yantong stunned, her face turning red, said, "Does Li Ruo really not mind? But, I can feel that the person Ye Chen loves the most in his heart is Li Ruo!"