Under normal circumstances, Hou Xiangyang would never have made such sweeping promises to anyone else.
But Zhou Yi was different. Even setting aside their uncle-nephew relationship, his abilities alone made him fully deserving of any of the positions Hou had offered.
Besides, since Elder Jian wanted his Granddaughter's husband to gain experience at the municipal level, how could Hou, as his uncle, refuse to smooth the way?
Zhou Yi gave an earnest smile. He found that rather difficult to answer, because Uncle Wei had already reserved the next step in his career for him. He had even said that if Zhou Yi failed to appreciate the offer, he would send the Falcon Squad to tie him up and bring him over.
Of course, the abduction was a joke, but Uncle Wei was perfectly serious about wanting him to come to the Southwest.
"Xiang Yang, you're a step too late. Zhou Yi and I already agreed that he would come to the Southwest to help me," Wei Siqi said with a smile.
Hou Xiangyang paused, then laughed and replied, half in jest, "Zhou Yi can gain experience anywhere. Why go so far when he could stay close to home? Besides, Siqi, don't forget that Zhou Yi is currently our public security department director here in Linhai Province. If I let talent like him slip away, I could hardly call myself a competent provincial party committee secretary. Comrade Lan Kun would certainly have something to say about it too! Wouldn't you agree?"
Secretary Hou certainly lived up to his reputation. His argument was reasonable, well-supported, and exceptionally deft!
But Wei Siqi was no pushover either. Raising an eyebrow, he gave a smile that never reached his eyes. "Zhou Yi has been with me since Jiangnan. In any case, I'm taking him. You'll