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"By the way, Dad, that Sun Yuncheng said you came to the Provincial Capital for further study? What are you still studying at your age?" Lu Lei suddenly asked as they neared the small Mingyue Lake.
"You cheeky kid, do you think your dad is very old?" Lu Ming replied with slight annoyance, lightly tapping Lu Lei's head.
"Heh heh, not old, not old, just over forty." Lu Lei said with a laugh, rubbing his head.
"What's wrong with being over forty? That's the prime of life, the perfect time to pursue great ambitions. That's why your dad came to the Provincial Party Committee School for further study, to become a deputy county head after I get back. Let's see if I can aim to be a county head before I retire, so that Sun Wenjun won't keep showing off in front of you." Lu Ming said.
"Ah! Dad, are you going to be a deputy county head?" Lu Lei exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this.
