Grandpa Lou laughed heartily and nodded, "You really are diligent and serve the people! But no matter how busy you are, you still need to keep personal matters in mind."
"Zhongshui, look at you, you're so young, strong, and even a world record holder in the marathon, you're at the peak of your years! As a man, surely you have so needs, right?"
"I studied dicine and understand these things! No matter how I look at it, you don't seem like a man who might lack in that area, do you?"
With the last sentence, Grandpa Lou was genuinely joking, smiling warmly, like a kindly elder.
Liu Zhizhong felt his face heat up, looking a bit embarrassed, "Uncle, what are you talking about? Of course, I am a very normal man!"
"Then how do you deal with your needs when they arise?"
"Uh..."
Liu Zhizhong was slightly stunned, not expecting Uncle to press so hard, so he imdiately said, "National matters co first, there's no ti to think about these things. When I have needs, I just recite so Buddhist scriptures, and it passes. Haha..."
Grandpa Lou chuckled, nodding, "Well, that indeed has so effect. After all, when reciting scriptures, one's mind is serene and tranquil. Of course, Zhongshui, you still need to think about personal matters. That child Ah-Yu, I watched her grow up, she's not had it easy. Now, I hear from Brother Juhai that she really likes you, right? And I heard you treat her really well too. During the marathon, the dia even caught you both wearing couple outfits. Ah-Yu told Juhai that you bought her race clothes! The eyes of all the Valle People are sharp, they're seeing Ah-Yu as the first lady! Zhongshui, you could consider it!"
"Uh... this..."
Liu Zhizhong pretended to look bewildered at this mont.
Because inside, he had a plan.
He just needed to play bashful and reserved on the surface.
Anyway, Grandpa Lou has played the matchmaker to this point, the atmosphere has been set, and he has to reveal so cards!
Chief of Staff Ruan couldn't propose for his daughter directly, so having an old village friend do it is more than appropriate.
Facing Grandpa Lou's eager eyes, Liu Zhizhong shyly scratched his head, looking nothing like a president, more like an aged bachelor.
Seeing him like this, Grandpa Lou felt this young man was still so simple and lovable!
Liu Zhizhong coughed a couple of tis before saying, "Grandpa, I understand your goodwill, and I also understand Chief Ruan's intentions, and Ah-Yu's feelings too. Frankly, Ah-Yu, do I not like her? I do like her!"
"But just because I like her, do I have to marry her? That's not logical, right?"
"Of course, don't I want to marry her? I do! But that doesn't align with the current situation!"
These words left Grandpa Lou at a loss for words.
The old military doctor looked utterly confused.
"No... Zhongshui, your words, aren't they contradictory? We People's Party mbers are supposed to practice dialectical logic! I can't figure out the real situation with your contradictory way of expressing!"
Liu Zhizhong was prepared, gave a bitter smile, and shook his head, "Grandpa, I am a bit conflicted, but that's the reality. If Ah-Yu and I get married, on the surface, it's a win-win, right?"
"Yes, you two have gone through a lot together and have a foundation of feelings. Ah-Yu also saved you, and is quite fond of you! If you are together, the entire nation would send you blessings!"
Liu Zhizhong shook his head and said, "However, the emotions of the entire nation are simple, I can accept and understand. But I am a young politician, Ah-Yu is Chief of Staff Ruan's daughter! If I marry the daughter of a Republic Military Departnt bigwig, what does it look like?"
"Uh... what else could it be? Both perfect and beautiful!"
Liu Zhizhong shook his head and said, "Not at all! It would give rise to gossip and accusations. I represent the governnt, the Ruan Family represents the military, a union of governnt and military violates our constitution, understand? When the simple emotions of the people subside, they will begin to think. The Valle People are entering an era of independent thought. Governnt-military union was very evident in the past Valle Era."
"But what does such a union signify? The Valle People suffered greatly then, didn't they? Do we need to repeat the old path?"
"The potential risk of a governnt-military union is that the president could beco a new type of warlord, a new type of dictator! Because my father-in-law's prestige in the military is enough to support this."
"And my own influence is enough to achieve this. So, is such a union still appropriate? Is the impact on our country's political system good or bad?"
"After all, according to global political norms, the first lady often appears publicly with the president, whether it's grassroots activities or significant diplomatic events."
"At that ti, how will the civilized and developed countries of the world view , Liu Zhizhong? How will they view the Wale Republic? Will our healthy developnt encounter significant obstacles? In others' eyes, will their trust in us be diminished? Did the revolution led by the Valle People's Party betray its original intentions? What is its significance?"
These words left Grandpa Lou speechless: "This this this... this... this..."
Finally, he spread his hands, "You're the youngest political genius, everything you say makes sense, alas..."
Isn't this a bit of a ss?
Liu Zhizhong laughed, "Uncle, it's not as you say, I'm stating the facts. Because political matters are very delicate. To defend the revolutionary gains of Valle, we can't act selfishly and recklessly!"
Grandpa Lou was montarily silent, took a sip of tea, exhaled a puff of smoke, and then surprisingly said, "Then you'll be single for life, hold it in forever, not enjoy the pleasures of being a man, not enjoy the happiness of being a father?"
Liu Zhizhong laughed heartily and said, "How could I possibly be single for life? I'm not going to be president forever!"
"Then I hope you beco president for life, you'd certainly be a good president."
"Wouldn't that make a dictator again? Like I just said, a new kind of warlord?"
Grandpa Lou: "..."
The old military doctor's emotions were still simple, but for a mont, he couldn't think of anything to say.
Within his heart, there was a sense of frustration, this matchmaking effort wasn't successful!
It was just then that Ruan Juhai's voice ca from not far behind the two.
"So, what you're saying is, once you, Chi Zhongshui, are no longer president, you can marry my daughter Yu'er, right?"
Liu Zhizhong turned at the sound, looking out together.
Chief of Staff Ruan, with a cane, in full military uniform, stood under the sunset, still exuding a unique flair...
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