Chapter 153 Big changes "What can't be avoided?" At this moment, Tan Liming came out of the kitchen. Zhao Lichun came back to his senses and laughed: "Nothing, I was just chatting with Weidong." Tan Limin said: "Let's talk later, let's eat first." Ning Weidong smiled and stood up and said, "Sister-in-law, I've been waiting for you to say this. I've heard from Ruyi that your cooking skills are comparable to those of a top chef." Tan Limin said: "It's not that exaggerated, they are all home-cooked dishes, wash your hands quickly." Ning Weidong came forward quickly: "Sister-in-law, I'll serve the dishes." But Zhao Ruyu who was behind him glared at him and said, "You are just a talker. I didn't see you come to help earlier." As he said this, he brought out a pot of soup. Ning Weidong said: "I am leaving this opportunity for you to show off~" Zhao Ruyi said: "I have to thank you~"
Ning Weidong went to the kitchen and brought a plate of fried leek and eggs: "That's not necessary. We do good deeds without leaving a name." Zhao Ruyi said: "Just be poor~" The two of them argued and helped to bring the dishes to the table. It’s true that Tan Limin’s cooking skills are really good. Although it’s an exaggeration to call her a top-class chef, she is definitely above average. Especially for the stir-fried dishes, the heat was controlled very well. Just talking about fried leeks with eggs, it is quite difficult to fry the leeks without producing soup. Most families fry leeks, but the soup is watery when it is served, which makes people lose their appetite just by looking at it. A few people sat down and took a bottle of Beibingyang soda for Zhao Xiaoxian. For the remaining four people, Zhao Lichun took out a bottle of Maotai that looked old. "Weidong, this is what Limin and I saved for our wedding. Let's drink it today." Zhao Lichun said as he peeled off the kraft paper that was stuck to the wine bottle. Ning Weidong said: "Then I am in for a treat today." The two ladies were not pretentious. Zhao Ruyu was originally a female bandit who drank heavily and ate meat with big mouthfuls, and Tan Liming often attended banquets hosted by foreign teachers. Both of them had a high alcohol tolerance. Not to mention that four people can just taste a bottle, even one bottle per person might be enough. At the dinner table, we ate and talked, and the atmosphere was quite good. Zhao Xiaoxian listened quietly at the side, stealing glances at Ning Weidong from time to time, examining this uncle who appeared in her home for the first time. He did not look like an ordinary heartless child at all. Tan Limin talked a lot about her experiences abroad. The destinations of her overseas assignments were mainly Central and Eastern Europe, where there were many unusual customs and practices, which amazed Zhao Lichun and Zhao Ruyu. But to Ning Weidong, some strange stories of this era seem too common. But if you can't let the atmosphere get dull no matter what you say at this time, that would mean your emotional intelligence is too low. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Zhao Lichun suddenly threw out a question: "By the way, Weidong, last time you suggested that I go to work in the countryside, and now your sister-in-law has a similar situation, can you give me some advice~"
Ning Weidong was stunned and couldn't help but look at Tan Liming, wondering what the couple meant. Originally, he came here today for an ordinary gathering, so why did he leave such a question? Ning Weidong smiled and said, "Brother, my words don't carry that much weight. In fact, you and Uncle Zhao have already made plans. I am just expressing your thoughts." At this time, Tan Limin interrupted and said, "Weidong, you don't have to worry about anything. We are just family members chatting, and we can say whatever we think." Then she deliberately frowned and said, "Why, are you afraid that I, your sister-in-law, will be punished for my words and blame you?" Ning Weidong said hurriedly: "I don't mean that. I'm just afraid of showing off my skills in front of an expert and making a fool of myself. Sister-in-law, since you said so, I'll tell you." Seeing that he had given in, Tan Limin said with a smile: "That's right..." Then Tan Liming gave a brief account of her situation. Today, Tan Liming is in the Foreign Teacher Department, mainly responsible for work in Central and Eastern Europe. However, because the relationship with Speedlink was interrupted many years ago, it is very difficult to advance China's foreign teacher work in this direction. In addition, the current direction is turning westward, and there will inevitably be a qualitative improvement in foreign teacher activities in America, Europe, and even Asia. And now, Tan Liming has an opportunity to transfer from the Eastern Europe Department to the Americas Department. After listening to this, Ning Weidong couldn't help but fall into silence and thought. In fact, Zhao Lichun and Tan Liming have discussed this issue more than once, but there has never been a clear result. Ning Weidong happened to come over today. Tan Limin had heard from Zhao Lichun before that this new brother-in-law was a very thoughtful person. Tan Liming just wanted to hear what he had to say. While Ning Weidong was thinking, no one else disturbed him. Zhao Ruyu just kept watching him and felt that he liked him more and more. Ning Weidong finally calmed down a few minutes later, but did not answer. Instead, he asked, "Sister-in-law, let me ask you first, is your desire to leave your current department based on your own subjective will, or is there some other objective reason?" Tan Limin said: "It's a bit of both. After all, people seek benefits and avoid harm." Ning Weidong nodded: "From a big picture perspective, going to Western Europe or America is indeed more promising, but I think Eastern Europe and Speedlink may still have opportunities in the next few years." Tan Limin raised her eyebrows: "Oh? Then tell me." Ning Weidong said: "Sister-in-law, do you think our future foreign teacher's policy will be more radical or conservative?" Tan Limin is a professional in this field. She said without hesitation: "In the future, our main focus will be on economic development, and we will need a more stable external environment. This is beyond doubt..." Ning Weidong said: "So, we can't allow the stalemate with Speedlink to continue like this." Zhao Lichun and Tan Limin were startled: "You mean... we might seek reconciliation with Sulian?" Ning Weidong said: "This is inevitable. Unless we are willing to be America's sharp knife, we must find a way to ease the relationship. The current situation is different from the situation just after liberation. At the beginning, we had to implement a one-sided positive policy to obtain full support from Speedlink, obtain 156 projects, and obtain billions of investments. But now..." At this point, Ning Weidong chuckled: "What bargaining chips did America bring out that are worth our one-sided support? They can't bring them out, and even if they can, they won't give them to us. So... in the end we must return to a correct strategy of balance between the left and the right. In order to achieve a balanced relationship, restoring relations with Speedlink will be necessary, and it is also a card we must play in our future relationship with America." Tan Limin frowned slightly and thought. As someone who comes from a family of foreign teachers and has worked in the foreign teaching department for more than ten years, Tan Limin's reaction was very sharp: "Do you think... it will be soon?" Ning Weidong thought for a moment and said, "It won't happen very soon, but there will definitely be progress in the next three to five years." Ning Weidong's words are not without reason.
In fact, in the world before he traveled through time, in the later period of Polezhnye, there was already a desire for reconciliation. It's just that his physical condition at the time did not allow him to make major policy adjustments. Later, Androbo also expressed his willingness to adjust the relationship, but due to health reasons, he was replaced again before it could be implemented. Finally, after years of delay, relations were normalized in the late 1980s. Unfortunately, not long after, Sulian collapsed. But if we put aside those uncertainties, in fact, at this point in time, both China and Sulian had a common will. From Ning Weidong's perspective, he actually hopes that Tan Liming can stay in Central and Eastern Europe. Because his next plan is to lie on the body of the huge giant Su Lian and suck blood. But this blood is not so easy to suck, not just anyone can drink it. As for finding a way to change the outcome of Speed Connection, Ning Weidong never thought about it from the beginning. Not to mention that he was in China, even if he really traveled to Sulian, the situation would be too bad to be reversed. What's more, from our perspective, a weak Speedlink is a good neighbor. Zhao Lichun frowned and said, "Weidong, from what you said, it seems that you want your sister-in-law to stay in the Eastern Europe Division?" Ning Weidong looked at Tan Limin and said, "It depends on what sister-in-law thinks. If you follow the crowd and go to America, it will definitely be a good idea. But if... I mean to witness history in person, it may not be a bad idea to stay in the current department." "Verifying history?" Zhao Lichun pondered Ning Weidong's meaning: "Are you saying that there might be...maybe a big change in the Speedlink?" Tan Liming also looked at Ning Weidong with a deep gaze, and there was a sharpness in her eyes. At the same time, the couple realized that the greater the variables, the greater the opportunities they contain, and once they are grasped, they will gain immeasurable benefits. The two couldn't help but look at each other. Ning Weidong stopped there and didn't say anything further. As for what Tan Liming would choose, although he had a preference, it was not a must. …… After the meal, Zhao Ruyu helped Tan Liming clean up before saying goodbye to Ning Weidong. When they got outside, the weather was good and they were not in a hurry to ride their bikes. Zhao Ruyu held it in for a long time. Although she is usually reckless, she is not without sense of propriety at critical moments. Until now, when there were only two of them, she asked, "Weidong, you just said that there will be a big change at Sulian, what did you mean?" Ning Weidong said as he pushed his bicycle: "It means exactly what it says." Zhao Ruyi said angrily, "You are still playing dumb with me." Ning Weidong whispered, "Have you noticed that Polezhne's health is getting worse and worse. Sometimes when he attends some public events, he needs someone to wipe his saliva."
Zhao Ruyi was stunned for a moment: "Is it as exaggerated as you say?" Ning Weidong said: "Don't disbelieve it. If you really want to be serious, go find the video tape and watch it yourself." Ordinary people cannot see these videos, but if Zhao Ruyu wants to find them, she can really find them. Zhao Ruyi couldn't help but frowned and said, "But even so, it's not a big change, right~" Ning Weidong said: "But what if his successor, Comrade Androbo, suffers from severe kidney and heart disease~" Zhao Ruyi reacted quickly and immediately understood what Ning Weidong meant: "You mean, after Porezhne, the Speed Alliance may lose two leaders in a short period of time?" Ning Weidong shook his head slightly: "Maybe there are more than that. Who will be the next one after Androbo? I guess it will be Chernenko, but he is older than Androbo..." Ning Weidong acted as a charlatan without any pressure and began to perform the prophecy. Zhao Ruyi was so frightened that she was stunned: "This... this can't be possible~" The possibility that Ning Weidong mentioned emerged in my mind, and my heart trembled. After losing three leaders in a row, even the Speed Alliance would be hurt. If this isn't a big deal, what is? But she still couldn't imagine what Ning Weidong meant by "big change". Or people today simply cannot imagine that such a powerful Speed Alliance would collapse overnight. Even America, who later regarded herself as the winner, could not imagine it at that time. Ning Weidong did not explain his misunderstanding of Zhao Ruyu. The two quickly changed the topic. At this time, Zhao Lichun and Tan Liming were sitting on the sofa, still discussing what Ning Weidong had just said. "Lichun, what do you feel?" Tan Liming asked, rubbing her nose involuntarily. Zhao Lichun said: "This kid is really a man who never stops talking until he shocks people!" "Isn't it just that your words are not shocking?" Tan Limin said: "You are in China, so you may not know much about the situation outside." Zhao Lichun was surprised and asked, "From what you said, the situation of Speedlink is not good?" Tan Limin said: "It seems to be doing well, but various problems are constantly exposed, especially in the economy..." Zhao Lichun frowned and said, "I heard that they have developed well in recent years, and they have put America and Europe in a tight spot." Tan Limin pursed her lips and said, "If you insist, it is true, but...how should I put it~those are all macro aspects, and what I see is the reality, the micro aspect...In recent years, thanks to the high oil prices, Speedlink's finances seem to be very rich, but...this wealth has not permeated down..." Zhao Lichun said: "Even if this is the case, it won't be a big problem~" Tan Limin said: "Who can say for sure~ But according to the current signs, they seem to have made up their minds to take strong measures against Afhan." Zhao Lichun said: "Afhan? The heart of the Eurasian continent, what is our attitude?" For such issues, Zhao Lichun's level does not allow him to get first-hand information, but Tan Liming has a professional advantage and knows more. Tan Limin said: "What else could they do? Of course they are taking the opportunity to ask America for money and technology. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Zhao Lichun smiled. He was quite happy to make some money from America. Then he asked, "What about your work..." Tan Limin thought about it, sighed and said, "Forget it, let's wait and see. If I have the opportunity to participate in the important negotiations with Sulian, I don't necessarily have to go to America. You know I don't like it." Zhao Lichun was silent, he knew Tan Liming's past. Because of her parents' work, she was fostered in her uncle's house for a long time when she was a child. Her uncle and aunt were assassinated by CIA's special agents. Zhao Lichun put his arm around his wife's shoulders and said softly, "Then don't go." (End of this chapter)