Chapter 3 Chapter Three
Qin Xiyue was urgently recalled in the desert.That day when he came out of Qiangwei's office, he went back to the desert overnight in a rage.On the way, he was still aggrieved: he actually doubted me, he was so full and had nothing to do, he was exhausted!Although Qin Xiyue was an intellectual, he was no stranger to official affairs.It is even more disgusting for officials to do nothing, or even act indiscriminately.Running at the grassroots level all the year round, Qin Xiyue deeply felt: Nowadays, some grassroots governments talk a lot and do little, and in some places they just say nothing, or do one thing and do another.This kind of practice of obedience and violation has harmed the people.Coupled with the intrigue among officials, the political dismantling of each other, and intrigues, the common people are regarded as a tool in their struggle and a card in their hands.Many things that seem to be for the people, once the inside story is revealed, are ridiculous and terrifying.Some officials and lords, under the guise of doing things for the people, are seeking their own political interests and political future.Once things conflict with their political interests, they immediately withdraw, never caring about what they said in the first place.The common people in those places knew that the officials were making fun of them, but they had no choice but to let them play to the end.
After staying at the grassroots level for a long time and dealing with local officials more, your views on world affairs cannot be changed.
What is the world?To put it bluntly, it is a drama played by the government and the people.Since ancient times, officials and people have been a pair of protagonists and a pair of contradictions in world affairs.How far the protagonists can cooperate, how far the conflicts can be coordinated, and what the world is like.
Not three days after returning to the desert, the institute called and asked him to go back quickly.
Qin Xiyue hurried back to the Desert Station, and before he had time to wipe off his sweat, the director Che Shusheng walked in.Che Shusheng's face was ugly, gloomy, depressed, and also tainted with a quack air of fighting against injustice.Seeing this expression, Qin Xiyue knew that something had happened in the office.
Sure enough, Che Shusheng didn't bother to greet him, and directly explained the decision just made in the courtyard.
Qin Xiyue was suspended by the Academy of Social Sciences!Che Shusheng said that the day before yesterday afternoon, Vice President Mao Xi, who was in charge of the Academy of Social Sciences, brought a few people from the Party Committee of the Academy to the Desert Institute and held a short meeting.Mao Xi asked where Qin Xiyue had gone, and before the sound of cars and trees reported in detail, Mao Xi couldn't wait to announce the decision just made by the party group of the Academy: Suspend all positions of Comrade Qin Xiyue in the Desert Institute, and order the Desert Institute He was recalled immediately, and he was not allowed to participate in any work of the Desert Research Institute until the serious mistakes he made were thoroughly investigated, and he was not allowed to go to the grassroots to investigate work as a researcher... "Serious mistake? What serious mistake did I make!" Qin Xiyue snapped asked.
Che Shusheng didn't answer in a hurry. It was obvious that he couldn't accept such a decision made by the courtyard.However, as the administrative leader of the desert institute, he has the responsibility to handle the matter properly.
"Let's go on, Lao Qin, don't worry, go home and rest for a few days. I'll discuss this matter with the courtyard to see where the problem is?" After a while, Che Shu said.
"Rest? You want me to rest?" Qin Xiyue glared at Che Shusheng.The decision in the courtyard and Che Shusheng's words really made him unacceptable.
"What can you do if you don't rest? Once you have made a decision, you have to implement it." "Good idea!" Qin Xiyue roared, and was about to go out.Che Shusheng stopped him: "Old Qin, what do you want to do?" "I'm going to find Mao Xi!" "What's the use of asking him? He didn't make the decision alone, it was the party group of the academy." Che Shusheng's voice was high When he got up, he was very dissatisfied with Qin Xiyue's impulsiveness.An old comrade, always so impulsive, it's strange if nothing happens! "Then I'll go to the party group of the academy!" Qin Xiyue pushed aside the sound of driving trees and strode outside.Che Shusheng caught up, "Old Qin, listen to me, now is not the time for you to find the party group, it is the party group that wants to investigate your problem!" "Problem?" Qin Xiyue stopped, turned around, and stared at the car in surprise Shusheng, "You also think there is something wrong with me?" Che Shusheng was irritated by his stubbornness.He didn't want to talk too much today, but now he can't.He looked at Qin Xiyue, and said emphatically: "Yes!" Qin Xiyue's face turned pale for a while, and then turned pale, his lips trembling: "I understand, the party group of the academy, the vice president of Mao Xi, are all What the hell are you doing, aren't you?" "Old Qin, you are too extreme! Why do you always have to be so extreme?" "I am extreme? You don't understand why I am suspended, let me work, and say I am extreme?"" Lao Qin, think about it, why did the higher authorities suspend your post? Don’t you have any consciousness at all?” “Why, don’t you suspect that Lao Kui and I are not innocent? Do you suspect that I instigated Lao Kui to bind the bomb What else can you do besides doubting others all day?" "Old Qin, calm down. When something like this happens, you should reflect on yourself!" "What do I reflect on? What do you think I should reflect on? !" Qin Xiyue's attitude was already very bad, Che Shusheng wanted to speak nicely to him, but he couldn't say anything.This stubborn old man!He really wanted to leave him alone, and love to make trouble.If a person is always unable to listen to other people's opinions, his way of thinking and behavior will be terrible.Che Shusheng sighed helplessly.He didn't want Qin Xiyue to be like this, and he didn't want to see Qin Xiyue go further and further on the road of extremes.
What does a bomb in Old Quina mean?A plain-headed commoner declares war on this society with his life, and utters his last cry in the most primitive and desperate way. Doesn't he, Qin Xiyue, know about this?He must know that he is pretending to be confused!At this time, Che Shusheng's cell phone rang, and it was his wife Zhou Yican who called from Heyang, but he didn't answer and pressed the phone.He pulled Qin Xiyue into the room and continued: "Old Qin, listen to me, this matter is extraordinary, you must be mentally prepared, the higher ups will not suspend you for no reason." Qin Xiyue stopped talking.Che Shusheng rarely spoke to him in this tone, and whenever Che Shusheng used this tone, it proved that the matter was more serious than he thought.But how serious it was, he couldn't figure it out.A feeling told him: Someone is afraid. Lao Kui's bombing may have killed some people, and they wanted to stop him from talking nonsense.
But am I talking nonsense?Qin Xiyue thought quietly for a while, and said to Che Shusheng: "Okay, I'll listen to you and go home first. Shall I go home to the head office?" Che Shusheng smiled helplessly.He knew what the old man was thinking, but he didn't point it out. There were many things going on right now, and he didn't understand the specific reasons, and he didn't want to understand.He just wanted the old man to take back those thoughts and return to learning.
When Qin Xiyue wanted to be a deputy to the National People's Congress, Che Shusheng firmly opposed it, but he could only nod if the higher-ups insisted on letting this person be elected.Over the years, for this representative, there have been many disputes between him and Qin Xiyue.He didn't dare to quarrel with Qin Xiyue, who is Qin Xiyue?In the Desert Institute, Qin Xiyue is not only highly respected, but also has become a mountain in terms of professionalism, which no one can match.
Regardless of qualifications or achievements, Qin Xiyue is far above him, far above all the experts in the Desert Institute.In the field of international sand control, he is also a top expert and a treasure.But it is such a person who has suddenly become obsessed with pleading for the people these years, and he never tires of it.Che Shusheng didn't understand, what was the power that made the old man enthusiastic about these things?Is it just a sense of responsibility, just a feeling for the common people?No, never.
If you think about it this way, it is simple and outrageous.
So why?Although the sound of Che Shu could not be said accurately, it could be felt vaguely.This may be the place where Qin Xiyue can infect him the most, but at the same time it is a very dangerous place.Che Shusheng has never been interested in anything other than his major, especially politics. He doesn't want Qin Xiyue to go further and more thoroughly on that path.He hoped that the old man would remain as simple as before, and it would be better if he could be a thorough intellectual like before, and sink deeper into the well of academics.
But is it possible?Thinking of this, Che Shusheng's heart became more and more heavy. He felt that he had to tell Qin Xiyue something, but he couldn't find the starting point for a while, so he sighed awkwardly and said, "Pack up your things and go home. I'll see you off." "No need!" Qin Xiyue said stubbornly.
Qin Xiyue's home is on the north bank of the Yellow River, in a suburban junction called Shuichewan.In the past two years, Yinzhou has changed rapidly. There is no land for development in the south of the Yellow River. Developers and foreign investors have all set their sights on the north bank of the Yellow River, and Shuiche Bay has become a favorite.
Sitting on the bus, Qin Xiyue's mind was full of broken images: the Heyang bombing case, a long-delayed lawsuit, a white-haired, helpless old man, and Heyang who did not see the peak fire. The struggle, and the vast expanse of desert, the thirsty mouth in the depths of the desert... Later he remembered that face, that face staring coldly at Heyang City from behind the scenes.He knew that his sudden suspension was definitely not caused by Qiang Wei, and he still trusted Qiang Wei in this regard.No matter how much Qiang Weizong had an opinion on him, it was just an opinion, and it could be resolved through normal communication.Suspension is a method that only that person can use.Moreover, Qin Xiyue concluded that Qiang Wei's life is just as difficult, maybe he will move his nest soon.It was because of this thought that Qin Xiyue suddenly calmed down.He can no longer add fuel to Qiang Wei's fire. After all, he is a guest, and Qiang Wei is the real master. If he wants to solve Heyang's problem, he has to rely on Qiang Wei.
At this time, he suddenly understood why Qiang Wei was so impulsive and extreme that day, even at the expense of hurting him, he wanted to express his inner doubts.That's not suspicion, that's fear!Qiang Wei may have heard the news a long time ago, and even... Lao Kui's bombing was really not at the right time!Qin Xiyue let out a long sigh.
The bus drives wild.The city's buses are always wild, going crazy as soon as they get on the road, competing with "waves" and taxis to grab passengers.Qin Xiyue remembered that at the two sessions last year, he also signed a proposal on the speed limit of buses in Yinzhou, which seemed to be initiated by Representative Chen Shi.But a year has passed, and although the relevant parties have also rectified the bus company, the madness of the buses has not been reduced at all. On the contrary, accidents due to lane grabbing have been reported in the newspapers every now and then.The car braked suddenly, Qin Xiyue was bumped up, and his head almost hit the roof of the car.He was about to argue with the driver when he suddenly found a figure in his line of sight.
"Stop, stop!" Qin Xiyue yelled at the driver.
The bus driver had just escaped a car accident, and his scalp was still numb, how could he care about Qin Xiyue's yelling.Qin Xiyue watched the figure go away from him from the car window, and in the blink of an eye, he passed the bridge head of the Yellow River Iron Bridge and disappeared into the vast sea of people, but he was helpless, so he roared furiously: "I will let you go!" You stop, why don't you stop? Dog, when will you be able to drive like a car?" The driver was a young man in his early twenties, and when Qin Xiyue called him a "dog", he didn't care A sudden brake came on.The car squeaked and almost hit a long-distance vehicle in front.The people in the car were pushed forward by the inertia.Qin Xiyue didn't grab the handrail, and threw his whole body into the air.If he hadn't just bumped into the arms of an old lady, his dentures, which cost 800 yuan, would have collapsed today.
"Who are you scolding?" The driver jumped over from the driver's seat, grabbed Qin Xiyue, and slapped Qin Xiyue without saying anything!This mouth slap shocked the whole car!Originally, the passengers on the bus complained about the bus. Don’t take it, it’s a bus;Today, there were two thrilling events in a row, which almost made all the passengers fly out of their wits.Before everyone recovered from the shock, they saw the young driver beat the grey-haired Qin Xiyue.At this moment, the passengers in the car quit, and all crowded over to surround the little driver.
"Beat that bastard, he didn't learn well at such a young age, and dared to beat the old man!" "Take him to the police station, some people raise things that no one has taught, it's too rude!" Someone exclaimed that the old lady who was knocked over by Qin Xiyue just now was foaming at the mouth and passed out.The inside of the car became even more chaotic. The little girl who sold the ticket originally wanted to help the driver, but when she saw the old lady really collapsed in the car, she trembled all over, her face suddenly changed with fright, and she was speechless.
Qin Xiyue pulled away the little driver's hand, and only said: "Young man, I don't have time to reason with you today, next time I take your car, I will talk to you slowly." Everyone jumped out of the car, and hurriedly followed the way they came from just now, and chased towards the Yellow River Iron Bridge. What met him along the way was an endless stream of people and vehicles.How can I find the figure I saw in the car!After chasing for a long time, Qin Xiyue stopped his pace helplessly, stood panting for a while, and thought: Could it be that he is blind?Feeling disappointed, she turned around and walked towards Shuichewan, where her home was located in the north of the bridge.
It was already past five o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun had passed the top of the west mountain and was slowly sinking towards the sky.The sunset sprinkled the most beautiful colors of the day, gently wrapped the Yellow River iron bridge, and also wrapped the quietly flowing Yellow River water under the bridge.Walking on the bridge, Qin Xiyue's mood gradually calmed down. The slap slapped by the little driver had long been forgotten in his mind. What appeared in his mind again and again was still that face, that high-ranking, powerful, and deeply hidden face. Secret provincial party committee member!Half an hour later, Qin Xiyue returned home.Qin Xiyue lived in an old-fashioned courtyard house. This courtyard was originally very large. It used to be the famous Meijia Garden in Yinzhou, and it was a scene beside the Yellow River.There are not only strange grasses and trees and small bridges and flowing water that are rare for Northwesters, but also bottomless stories, and those sad and vague people submerged in the depths of the stories.It's a pity that time has passed and everything has been wiped out. The small courtyard can no longer see the prosperity of the past, let alone smell the corrupt atmosphere in the legend.Even so, this courtyard is still very different from other courtyards in Shuichewan, and it can be distinguished at a glance.Qin Xiyue's current residence is only the most dilapidated part of the original garden, a servant's residence called "Tingshuifang".
The yard is quiet. The biggest advantage of this yard is that it is quiet.Qin Xiyue has lived here for more than 20 years, and what he likes most is the tranquility.Pushing open the courtyard door, he looked inside with a sense of regret, as if an old man who had been away from home for several years, returned to his hometown after being exhausted, his gaze had a deep taste.Sister-in-law Yao came out when she heard the door ring, and when she saw Qin Xiyue, she asked in surprise, "Mr. Qin, why did you come back so soon?" Qin Xiyue smiled at Aunt Yao and said, "Come to my room, I have something to tell you." The first thing Qin Xiyue had to do today was to give the nanny Yao Yao a break, which he had already thought about on the way.When Mrs. Yao came in, he said, "Go back, it's been almost three months, and I haven't given you a day off yet. You go and deal with the family affairs, and I'll give you a rest when I'm done resting here." Make a phone call." Of course, Qin Xiyue couldn't tell Mrs. Yao the truth, he just said that he had just left the countryside and was old, so the courtyard was considerate of him and gave him a month's rest.Mrs. Yao's family is in Dingxi, a very distressed place. Because her husband is sick, he can't do heavy work. The eldest son is studying in Beijing, and the younger son will take the college entrance examination next year. The family's money is so tight that they are almost dying, so they are so cruel. , went to the provincial capital to work as a nanny.Aunt Yao was overjoyed when she heard that Qin Xiyue gave her a holiday.She was so homesick and crazy that she lost a lot of hair.Country women are not like city women. They always wear their clothes on their belts, and they can't put them down wherever they go.After three months of not smelling home, Mrs. Yao has no other smells in her heart, so she has to pack up her things and take the train overnight.After tidying up halfway, he suddenly saw a wound on Qin Xiyue's face, and bloodshot eyes remained at the corner of his mouth, and hurriedly asked, "Mr. Qin, what's wrong with your face?" Qin Xiyue just remembered the beating, and he forced a smile , Said: "It's okay, I was not careful when I walked, and fell down." Sister-in-law Yao didn't bother to ask carefully, she packed her luggage in a hurry, and wanted to run to say goodbye to Kexin.Qin Xiyue stopped her and said, "Go ahead, take this money, and buy some odds and ends for your family on the way." Aunt Yao insisted on not taking it, saying that she had already received her wages, so how could she get more money.Qin Xiyue said: "If you want to take it, you can take it! If you haven't been home for so long, you can't enter the house empty-handed, right?" Sister-in-law Yao's eyes immediately became wet.
Sending off Mrs. Yao, Qin Xiyue calmed down in the yard for a while.This happened so suddenly that he couldn't turn the corner for a while.But that's okay, what they did was to remind him that his persistence was correct, and his efforts over the years were not in vain.He was considering whether to call Deputy Director Li of the Provincial People's Congress to report the situation, when there was a sound from Kexin's room, as if she had woken up.Qin Xiyue rushed in and saw Hua Kexin who was lying on the bed struggling to sit up.
Hua Kexin has always been sick, this disease is shocking, scary.She has been lying in bed all these years, unable to take care of herself or communicate with others.The year before last, Kexin's illness improved a little, she was able to walk down the ground with a cane, and her thinking gradually became normal. Who knew that a sudden accident knocked her down again, and her condition relapsed again. Up to now, she still can't speak , She can't understand what other people say, just like a fool, she has to be taken care of by others when she eats, drinks, and scatter.
"Kexin, don't move. I'm back. If you want anything, I'll get it for you." Qin Xiyue ran towards Hua Kexin while yelling, and supported Hua Kexin.Hua Kexin looked at him stupidly for a long time, then suddenly grinned, smiled horribly, and fell down again.
Ke Xin's appearance stung Qin Xiyue again.These years, every time Qin Xiyue was alone with Kexin, Qin Xiyue's heart would be suppressed by deep sadness.Sometimes he went to the desert, but he had no intention of escaping.People cannot be suppressed by sadness for a long time. If they are suppressed for a long time, they will go crazy.
After sitting with Kexin for a while, the phone rang suddenly.Qin Xiyue picked up the phone, and when he heard Sisi's voice, he was so excited: "Sisi, is it really you? Why are you calling at this hour?" "Dad, why are you at home?" Qin Sisi didn't expect, and answered It will be Dad on the phone, and his voice changed in excitement, "I want to ask Aunt Yao, my mother's illness has improved in the past two days, but I caught you. Dad, when are you coming back? Didn't you say that you have to stay in the desert for a long time?" Sisi is a filial child, and Qin Xiyue likes this daughter more than his son Ruya.It's a pity that when the children grew up, they all flew away like birds. Qin Xiyue couldn't stop them, and he couldn't stop them either.
"Dad asked for leave, and wants to rest for a while, and take care of your mother by the way." Qin Xiyue tried his best to pretend to be relaxed, so that Sisi would not hear that something was wrong.
"It should have been like this a long time ago! Sand control, you have been controlling sand all your life, isn't it still full of sand and dust? I feel sorry for my mother. She is lonely and has no one to accompany her." Sisi always talked to her father No cover or block, just say whatever you think of.Qin Xiyue didn't care too much, the two of them hugged the phone and burned it.Later, Qin Xiyue asked, what happened to Ouyang's side, and whether there was any shadow on the investment matter, so don't do such opportunistic things.Qin Xiyue didn't know much about investment and didn't bother to ask his son-in-law.To Ouyang, he has always lacked a good impression, and he still does so until now.He often hears in the news that here is fake investment and there is fake cooperation, the purpose of which is to cheat money from backward areas.He was afraid that Ouyang would do something that would ruin his daughter's life, so he wanted to remind Sisi to take care of herself.Unexpectedly, Sisi said: "I don't care about his affairs, anyway, they invest everywhere, who knows." "Sisi can't do it, he is your husband, how can you ignore it?" "Dad!" Sisi was angry He said, "They are an international investment company, and many things are kept secret, unlike domestic ones, where they can tell their wives about everything." "The whole family can't keep secrets about international and domestic matters. You tell Ouyang that if you want to do things, you must be formal." If he dares to come up with a bad idea, I can't spare him!" "Dad, don't worry about this, Ouyang won't be so hurt. Besides, there may be changes in Heyang's investment. Their company is studying it." Well." Qin Xiyue said "Oh", but didn't say any more about this topic, asked a few words about his daughter's life, and said: "Don't be too tired, pay attention to rest, don't keep fighting with your body. You and your mother are the same Personality, work is more fanatical than me." Sisi was a little moved, and forced a smile: "Dad, I won't talk to you anymore, I'm busy. You should also pay attention to your health and remember to go with my mother I will send medicine to the hospital in two days.” Sisi is a teaching assistant at a university in Hong Kong, where she teaches ancient Chinese literature.Originally, Qin Xiyue was determined to let her develop in China, but she ran to Hong Kong because of a strong Yifan.After two years in Hong Kong, she actually moved on and fell in love with Ouyang Moqian. Before Qin Xiyue could speak, she married herself off.Today's young people are really incomprehensible.
After talking with his daughter, Qin Xiyue's mood improved a lot.He thought, if he is suspended, he should be suspended. Anyway, without him, Qin Xiyue, the sky will not fall.Why not take advantage of this time to think about the problems in the Huyang River Basin.This is a major event. This time, we must come up with a systematic plan. We cannot learn from last time and submit the plan without sufficient consideration. As a result, all aspects are passive.
After this on-the-spot inspection, Qin Xiyue also wavered about his proposal of shutting down the well and pressing down the fields.He wants to remedy it in the next plan.Yes, if a program or policy ultimately harms the fundamental interests of farmers, the program or policy is flawed and incomplete.The environment needs to be managed, and the ecology needs to be protected, but the vital interests of farmers must also be considered.This is the biggest inspiration Qin Xiyue got after going down this time.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Zhou Yican suddenly called and asked, "What's the matter, Teacher Qin, how can the courtyard stop you?" Qin Xiyue had just fed Hua Kexin with medicine and coaxed her to sleep , he was still thinking about the figure he saw in the car during the day, and Zhou Yichan's phone call brought him back to reality.
"Who did you hear that, why can't you stay overnight for anything now?" Qin Xiyue has always held a respectful and distant attitude towards the wife of Che Shusheng, which is caused by the special relationship between the two families.Che Shusheng is younger than Qin Xiyue, in terms of qualifications and age, he should be considered a junior.In fact, he was also Qin Xiyue's student. When he was studying in graduate school, Qin Xiyue had taught him, and their relationship was established at that time.After entering the desert office, he has been working as an assistant for Qin Xiyue.Two years ago, the Desert Institute adjusted its team and originally planned to let Qin Xiyue be the director, but Qin Xiyue was determined not to be this "official".After deliberation in the courtyard, Che Shusheng finally let Che Shusheng carry the flag.But in front of Qin Xiyue, Che Shusheng never regarded himself as a leader.Che Shusheng and Zhou Yican were combined together, and Hua Kexin was the big matchmaker at the beginning.In the beginning, the young couple were considered affectionate, but gradually, Zhou Yican's ambitions changed, and the barriers between the two increased, especially when Zhou Yican wanted to take the political path, Che Shusheng firmly disagreed, and the two had a lot of trouble over this. deep contradiction.It's a pity that Zhou Yican has made up his mind. Regardless of her husband's strong opposition, she resolutely embarked on an official career and showed strong political desires.After becoming the mayor of Heyang, although Zhou Yican concealed something or deliberately restrained herself, Qin Xiyue understood that covering up was just a means, a strategy, and behind the covering up was her increasingly clear political career. Purpose.Qin Xiyue is not good at judging this, everyone has his own ambitions, and no one can make irresponsible remarks on other people's choices.But he is a little worried that if a person's political purpose is too strong, it is easy to go astray.It's not wrong to be ambitious, but what I'm afraid of is that ambition influences people's will. This kind of lesson is not without, but Qin Xiyue can't remind her.After all, he is a person who knows little about politics, but deep down, he dislikes all people who pretend.He thinks that Zhou Yican's performance in Heyang in the past two years is at least camouflaged.Especially her respect for Qiang Wei and Qiao Guodong was more like a show.Based on his understanding of Zhou Yican, Zhou Yican would not sincerely respect his political partners or opponents.Her political maturity not only confirmed Qin Xiyue's judgment on her but also aggravated Qin Xiyue's worries about her.Qin Xiyue kept her at arm's length, and wanted to remind her in this way that everything should not be overdone, that one must have basic principles in life, that politics can be strategic, but not conspiratorial.Conspiracy is a secondary poison, which can hurt others and even hurt yourself.But it is impossible for Qin Xiyue to explain these principles to Zhou Yican, she has to comprehend, discover, and verify by herself.
Life is like this, everyone is exploring, everyone is summing up, but most of the time, everyone is lost.
Qin Xiyue did not expect that Zhou Yican would be the first person to call to inquire about the matter when he was suspended.
"I just heard about it too. Teacher Qin, you can't just bear it like this. It's very unfair to you if they do this." Zhou Yican said again, a little excitedly.
"Yi Can, I won't bother you about this matter, I think the courtyard will give me an explanation." "Ah..." Zhou Yican was silent for a moment, probably because he sensed Qin Xiyue's indifference, so he couldn't go on. After talking for a while, he briefly asked about Hua Kexin's condition, and hung up the phone.
After answering the phone, just as Qin Xiyue wanted to let out a sigh of relief, a thought suddenly popped up: Why did Zhou Yican's news come so quickly?Ordinarily she shouldn't have known right away that Che Shusheng would never tell her.He still understands Che Shusheng's temper, this person will never be troublesome, besides, he already has a lot of resentment towards his wife.So, where did she know that?Suddenly, Qin Xiyue thought of that person—is it him? !Qin Xiyue jumped up from the sofa.The thought startled him, and an ominous feeling seized him instantly.Although he also complained about Zhou Yican, but after all, it was just a small point, if it was really what he thought, it would be a bad thing.He shook his head, trying to get rid of the bastard's thoughts, but the more he tried to get rid of the thoughts, the more stubborn they became, stuck in his mind, and he just refused to retreat.
Monday Can, Monday Can, you have to be careful!If you really have anything to do with him, you're probably doomed in this life.
The person Qin Xiyue couldn't get rid of for a long time was Qi Moran, deputy secretary of the provincial party committee!
Qi Muran was originally Hua Kexin's boss. When Hua Kexin was the section chief of the Provincial Department of Education, Qi Muran was the deputy director.Later, he soared all the way, promoted from the deputy director of the Education Department to the director, and then became the deputy director of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the Minister of Organization, until he is currently the No. 2 figure in the Provincial Party Committee.The relationship between Qin Xiyue and Qi Muran is said to be earlier: they used to be classmates in the same university, but Qi Muran is two grades behind Qin Xiyue.Later, the two of them worked in the same province, and with Hua Kexin as an element, the contact between the two was considered close.Hua Kexin introduced her subordinate Zhou Yican to Che Shusheng, and Qi Muran also praised her for doing a good deed.On the day of the wedding, Qi Muran made a special trip to congratulate the scene, which was very encouraging at the time.Qi Muran met Zhou Yican, probably at that wedding.Later, he showed a kind of concern for Zhou Yican, and Zhou Yican was very excited about it.Qin Xiyue thought: Zhou Yican's interest in politics is largely due to the influence of Qi Muran.In a person's life, it is inevitable to be influenced by others, especially someone with a prominent status and status. If he influences you, you will simply be irresistible.Qin Xiyue himself had deep feelings about this.From an intellectual who kept his ears to the outside world and only read professional books, he became a follower of people's livelihood and social issues, and then became a practitioner. He was also influenced by a teacher and a good friend.In this sense, he can understand Yi Yican, but if Yi Yi can get close to Qi Moran now, or if he continues to worship Qi Moran, he will be very close to danger.
Do you want to tell Che Shusheng these words?How to say?Qin Xiyue hesitated for a long time, but finally gave up the idea.After all, he was just guessing.Even if this is the case, remind Zhou Yican now, can Zhou Yican believe it?Of course Zhou Yican wouldn't believe it.Zhou Yican currently only believes in the words of two kinds of people, and this is what she summed up in the complicated political environment after arriving in Heyang.One is someone who has more power than her and has clearer political opinions than her, and the other is the cronies around her.It's a pity that Zhou Yican hasn't cultivated any cronies yet.The cadre team in Heyang generally presents two trends: one is the people of old-school power Mr. Song, who are currently in the minority; Unit forces are currently the mainstream.As a latecomer, Zhou Yican has also made efforts in this area. She believes that this is an effort that a politician must do. Without your own strength, you cannot really have a political status, and you don’t even dare to speak out. Standing Committee The speech above is a typical example.Ordinarily, she could take the lead in questioning Qiangwei in such an environment, which should be a good thing to boost morale-Heyang can't go on like this, lifeless unity is not unity, and hoarse-voiced obedience is not obedience.The loud noise made by Lao Kui at least made her wake up first.She admits that she has been a little slick and too cautious in the past two years.The more you dare not speak, the farther you will be from the right to speak.She wants to change this situation, to change the lifeless situation in the past.But what about the result?No one responded to her. Although Qiao Guodong said it, it was not conforming to her. Zhou Yiyan was very clear about this.She and Qiao Guodong, to put it bluntly, are both lonely and powerless people.Unfortunately, building cronies or strength is not an easy task, let alone overnight.There are many people who come to her to please, and there are many people who want benefits or benefits, but there are none who can really stand on the same ground firmly, not a single one!Since you can't find it, don't look for it anymore.However, for the first type of person, Zhou Yican has a firm attitude.Especially Qi Moran, no matter what others say, she will not be shaken.
Qi Muran is kind to Zhou Yi, he belongs to the kind of benefactor.Qi Muran played an important role in Zhou Yichan's two key promotions.For the first time, she was promoted from deputy director to director in the Department of Education, which had been decided by default, but was strongly opposed by Hua Kexin at the meeting.Hua Kexin's opinion is almost the same as Qin Xiyue's, thinking that she has a political speculation mentality.Zhou Yican is very puzzled: Why is being interested in politics considered speculation?Why is it considered unsightly to adopt a little strategy in politics?So where is the real light?Fortunately, at the critical moment, Qi Muran spoke for her.Zhou Yican remembers very clearly that when Qi Muran, who was already the head of the provincial party committee at the time, heard the news, he only said one sentence to the director of education: "Don't blame the young people too much." It was dropped, and as an exception, no further procedures were followed.It touched her a lot.The second time, she went to Heyang.At that time, it was because the provincial party committee had a policy to select some young and vigorous female cadres to add to the prefecture-level teams.Zhou Yichan was fortunate to be selected, but at the meeting, her whereabouts also caused controversy.It is said that Gao Bo, secretary of the Provincial Party Committee at the time, advocated letting another lesbian go to Heyang, and she went to a newly formed city.It was also Qi Muran who said: "Comrade Zhou Yican, I still understand, she should have this ability." Secretary Gao Bo had no choice but to ask Qiang Wei for advice.Qiang Wei said something fair that time: "Heyang is an old city, and there should be fresh blood pouring in. Zhou Yican is young and politically enthusiastic, let her come." Secretary Gao Bo then let the The lady who was more than ten years older than her and was the vice principal of the party school went to the newly established small city.
With these two conversations, plus the little relationship before, Zhou Yican naturally kissed Qi Muran, and when he got close, sometimes he couldn't help but put himself on Qi Muran's side.This is a kind of inertia, which cannot be controlled by anyone.When you are in the political arena, it is difficult not to draw yourself to which side. Even if you don't draw, others will.In the past two years, Heyang has always regarded her as Qi Muran's person, and she can't admit it.Even Qiang Wei exchanged opinions with her once, and couldn't help saying: "Deputy Secretary Qi, you should report. After all, it is easier for you to speak." What does this mean, there is no need to guess at all!Of course, Zhou Yican's trust in Qi Moran is not only for this reason.how to say?Qi Muran's excellent performance in politics, as well as his poised composure and calmness in complex interpersonal relationships, are all factors that affect her.Although she has also heard some negative opinions, as long as she is an officer, which one is not discussed by others?What's more, this person is also a deputy secretary of the provincial party committee.
After Qiang Wei went to the provincial capital in an emergency, she had the urge to call Deputy Secretary Qi and report what happened in Heyang and her own views on the Lao Kui bombing.电话拨到一半，她的手忽然就停住了。这样做合适吗？齐副书记不是已经找强伟了解情况了吗？周一粲的消息的确不是来自于齐默然，在这点上，秦西岳真是有点多想了。她是等待过，甚至于焦灼地渴盼过，但怎么可能呢？齐副书记是断然不会主动跟她打电话的，更不会把这种消息告诉她。强伟去省城后，周一粲跟乔国栋碰过头，情况是乔国栋告诉她的。周一粲听了很是震惊，忍不住就将电话打给了秦西岳，谁知秦西岳竟然毫不领情！周一粲就是搞不明白：秦西岳对她，为什么会有那么深的成见？这个老顽固！两天后，强伟回来了。
仅仅一趟省城之行，强伟就变了，变得不再那么惊慌，不再那么胸无成竹。他有了底气，而且足得很，这从脸面上一眼就可以看出。周一粲她们还在办公室里焦急地等候时，强伟已在市委大院发号施令，开始作他的部署了。半小时后，常委们接到电话，要再次召开常委会。等赶到会议室，就发现，省委副秘书长、办公厅主任余书红也坐在那里。
她怎么会来？周一粲心里猛然闪过一丝不祥。
余书红冷着一张脸，表情如铁。这是一个不苟言笑的女人，凡是跟她有过接触的人，无不为她那张冷脸而心生敬畏。这个时候，余书红突然出现在河阳，不能不令人深思。
会议开得很简短，强伟并没向与会者介绍余书红；余书红也没像惯常那样，先跟常委们打个招呼，自始至终，她就像不存在一样，那张脸从会议开始一直冷到了结束，目光始终固定在一个方向。更令人惊讶的是，余书红一句话没讲，她用沉默回答了常委们的疑问。
强伟先是简短地传达了一下省委的指示，接着道："省委要求我们，立即对小奎死亡一案展开详查，彻底打破这起案件的坚冰，将真相还原出来，给老奎一个说法。对老奎的极端过激行为，另案侦查。不管怎样，对破坏社会安定团结、严重危害公共安全、以恐怖手段制造异端的不法行为，都要坚决予以打击。小奎一案，由政法委牵头，市区两级人大法治委和纪检部门参加，具体工作由政法委成明同志负责。老奎一案的侦查，由市公安局牵头，具体工作嘛，由国栋同志负责。"说到这儿，强伟特意停顿了片刻，目光缓缓扫在了乔国栋脸上。这个决定真是意外，所有的常委都吃了一惊，就连乔国栋本人，也是那么的意外，那么的震惊。
强伟接着说："国栋同志是人大常委会主任，负有监督一府两院工作之责。这次让他亲自抓案件侦破，也是省委主要负责同志的意见。这表明，无论是省委还是市委，我们都坚持一个原则，就是欢迎人大监督，充分尊重人民代表的民主监督权力。我们办案，不是办给政府，也不是办给党委，是办给广大的老百姓，要让老百姓看到，我们的党，我们的政府，是充分尊重民意的，是切切实实为老百姓的安居乐业着想的。只有坚持这个原则，我们党的威信才能树起来，我们的目标才能实现。"强伟一气将工作安排完，然后问："有不同意见吗？"这一天的常委们，算是领教了强伟的强硬，也真正感受到了他的与众不同。听完他的分工，谁也没发表不同意见——这个时候，你还敢有什么意见？况且，强伟这一次的讲话还有工作安排，真是让人挑不出刺来。乔国栋第一个表态："没意见，我服从。"强伟适时地插话道："老乔，不是服从，这不正跟大家商量吗？有不同意见，可以提出来，我们再议。"他的脸色有点儿好转，甚至透出一股和善。可惜乔国栋的目光压根儿就没往他脸上去，从进门到现在，乔国栋一直在盯着余书红看，他在研究，余书红为什么会来？但显然，他解不了这个谜。
见乔国栋表了态，其余的常委也跟着表态，会议很快形成决议。强伟换了一种略为轻松的语气道："既然大家没有意见，就按会议定的办。下去之后，既要分工协作，又要密切配合，互相之间，多通气。另外，这次省委还给了我们一项新任务：今年全国文明城市的评比，省委建议我们河阳参加。这是一个新课题，也是一项新挑战，我们河阳是一座传统的农业城市，方方面面的条件不是太好，但既然省委提出了，我们就要以新的姿态迎接挑战。大家先在思想上有个准备，具体怎么搞，政府这边先拿个意见，改天再议。"说完，宣布散会。
从会议开始到结束，周一粲都没回过神儿来。强伟讲了些啥，安排了哪些工作，她一概没听清。这是以前少有的，但却实实在在发生了。事后她才明白：这天搞乱自己的，不是强伟，而是余书红！周一粲跟余书红，算来只见过两次面，可怜得很，但就这两次，"余书红"这三个字，就深深扎在了她脑子里，而且扎得那样痛，那样不舒服。
第一次见面，是她当了处长不久，有次齐默然到自己的"娘家"教育厅视察工作，厅里正好就安排了她的汇报。等汇报完，齐默然笑着说："进步不小嘛。好，进步好，人总是要进步的。年轻人嘛，就该这样，要有闯劲，要有干大事的决心。"一席话讲的，周一粲心里真是高兴。晚上教育厅设宴，招待这位从教育厅走出去的省委要员，厅长特意叫上了周一粲。齐默然也很高兴，让她上了他的车，路上还问了她许多事，包括她对将来有何打算。兴许是太过激动，也许是心里早有那种打算，那天的周一粲，居然就大着胆子对齐默然讲出了自己的想法。她说她想到基层去，想接受锻炼，考验一下自己的意志还有工作能力。齐默然听完，微笑着说："有这个想法很好嘛，老是蹲在机关，有什么出息？应该去下面锻炼锻炼。"那天真是一个好日子，它对周一粲的一生，都有深刻影响。车子开进饭店后，齐默然仍然谈兴很高，有点舍不得她似的，笑着跟厅长说："我看今天大家也别太见外，就都凑一起吃吧。想想也真是快啊，当年小周结婚，我还喝过她的喜酒呢，转眼间，这都十年过去了，时间这玩意儿，真是了不得！"厅长当然领会他的意思，哪敢不从？笑谈中就将周一粲安排在了主宾席上，跟齐默然面对面坐着。齐默然那时已在省城形成了他的风格，就是不拘言笑，平易近人，始终都能跟下属拉近距离，而且跟女同志接触，从来不避不讳，落落大方。正是这一点，反倒让人觉得他真实可亲，值得信赖。如果那天不是余书红的突然出现，那顿晚餐应该是很美的，特别值得人回味。可惜，中间出现了余书红。
晚宴进行到一半时，齐默然突然接到了电话。那时手机还不是太普及，还算是奢侈品，一桌的人，也只有齐默然有。电话一响，桌子上的热闹便戛然而止，所有的人都将目光投向齐默然，一脸的好奇。
打电话的正是余书红，像是有什么急事，在跟齐默然汇报。事情可能非常棘手，齐默然听到一半，感觉在电话里交流比较费事，干脆说："你过来吧，我正在跟过去的老同事一块吃饭，见面再说。"说来也真是奇怪，就在那一刻，周一粲突然生出一种怪怪的感觉，女人的感觉。一听电话里是个女声，又好像跟齐默然比较亲近，周一粲突然间就不舒服了，也不自然了。这种感觉好生奇怪，却又驱赶不走。等余书红心急火燎地赶来，周一粲首先注意的，竟然是余书红的面孔！同是女人，余书红显然感觉到了周一粲的敌意——那种目光只要一射到脸上，没有哪个女人感觉不出。周一粲很快便释然了：余书红长得实在是太平常了，平常得近乎吓人。电话里那么动听的声音，怎么就会是这样一个带几分丑相的女人发出的呢？她的牙齿尤为糟糕，典型的四环素牙。一个女人首先应该拥有一副好牙齿。周一粲对自己最满意的，不是漂亮的、暗带几分妩媚的脸蛋，也不是三十多岁还没变形保持得如同青春少女一样的袅袅身材，而是一口洁白整齐的牙齿。当下，她就长长舒了一口气，这气舒的，令她自己都觉得诧异。齐默然跟余书红到里间单独商量工作时，她心里是很坦然的，她甚至为余书红生出一层遗憾。一个女人如果失去容貌上的优势，在这个世界上挣扎是很艰辛的。她心里暗暗想道。
事情很快解决了。齐默然笑着走出来，跟桌上的人解释："一点小事情，她们弄错了。"说完，指着一张椅子说，"还没吃饭吧书红？忙活了一天，来，坐下一道吃。"刚刚生出点心理优势的周一粲又让"书红"两个字给刺激了。还好，周一粲还知道收敛，知道控制。她热情地站起来，拉过身边的椅子说："这边坐吧。"那天的余书红真就坐在了周一粲身边，不过坐下的一瞬，她的目光在周一粲脸上扫了扫，很轻蔑地，一扫而过。周一粲永远也不会忘记那极其短暂的一扫，那是一个女人居高临下的一瞥，里面有太多的意味。周一粲虽是个小处长，但对这种目光并不陌生。喜欢用这种目光扫人的人，大都具备了两个特征：一是明显的地位优势，二是强大的心理优势。当时周一粲并不知道余书红是何人，还错误地把她跟自己拉在了一个档次上。等吃过饭，快要辞别时，齐默然才笑着说："你看我这脑子，都忘了跟你们作介绍了。"说着，顺手一指，"余书红，我们部里新来的副部长。"就这一句话，吓得周一粲好几天开不了口。真的，那个时候她真是这样，典型的小吏心理。
第二次见面，是在周一粲将要到河阳赴任时，组织部例行公事，要找她谈话。周一粲去得比预定时间要早。一般组织部门找人谈话，谁都不会迟到，提前半小时就算是晚到了。去了，就先在楼道内排队，等着叫名字。正当周一粲在楼道里心情激动地排队时，余书红过来了。这时候的余书红已离开组织部，到省委办公厅任职了。周一粲赶忙站直了身子，冲余书红微笑。她渴望余书红能认出她，并跟她热情地说上几句。然而情况根本就不是那么回事儿，余书红是停下了脚，也朝她脸上望了望，像是很费劲地思考了一会儿，然后一扬头，过去了。
周一粲心里涌上的，绝不只是失望，她的感受复杂得很，很难用语言说清。
巧的是，她被叫进去谈话的时候，余书红也在场，而且没按惯例回避。后来她才知道，那天的余书红是专门到组织部陪同谈话的。这是新出台的一项规定，周一粲事先并不知道。可见她人虽是已到了代市长的位子上，但信息量还有结交面却远远跟不上。那一天周一粲心情真是复杂极了，既渴望余书红能跟她谈点什么，又怕她真的跟她谈些什么。好在，余书红那天话不多，几乎就没怎么开口。谈话主要是在组织部一位副部长跟她之间进行。谈到半截，周一粲偷眼望过余书红一眼，发现她拿着一份文件，看得很专注。她的脸很冷，目光遮挡在文件背后，看不清。不过周一粲能感觉出，那双小眼睛里流露出的，绝不是友好和善意。谈话结束，当周一粲礼貌地告退时，余书红突然说了句："往后少化点妆。"就这么一句，就把周一粲良好的自我感觉给粉碎了。
两次加起来，余书红给她留下的印象，便是冷，近乎刻薄的冷。到了河阳她才听说，余书红的确不善言笑，面部表情尤其生硬，不过在省委大院，她的威信奇高。
就是这么一位冷脸女人，居然亲自跑到河阳替强伟压阵，可见，强伟此行，使了多大的功夫！
天气很美，银州难得有这样的好天气。
秦西岳还是老习惯，早上五点半起床，打半个小时太极拳，然后进厨房，弄早餐。早餐很简单：一盆小米粥，两个小菜，一碟花生米，就着从街巷水嫂那儿买来的馒头，就可以有滋有味地吃了。一般情况下，秦西岳都是自己先吃过，然后再给可欣喂。可欣要是状态好点，自己吃得了早餐，那这一天，秦西岳就会无比开心，感觉太阳都要比平日温暖几分，不，是足足一百分。可这样的日子太少，少得都成了他生活中的奢求。今儿一早，可欣还是他喂的。可欣也喜欢喝粥，而且只喝小米粥。这一点，她跟梅姨像到家了。秦西岳对小米粥的依赖，或者说是这份儿感情，就是在她们母女的精心伺候下养成的。喂完可欣，秦西岳收拾好屋子，本能地，就往外走。走出小院，脚步都快要迈出小巷了，忽然记起，自己已被停职，不用上班了。
秦西岳的步子僵住了，僵了好长一会儿。这时候太阳已从东边爬出，勃勃的，要往外跳。黄河岸边的这座城市，日出总是带着几分壮观，尤其是太阳跃出东边大青山顶的那一瞬，简直称得上神奇。你在银州生活，别的景色你可以视而不见，独独这日出，你没法不关注，没法不激动。可这一天，秦西岳显然对日出少了兴趣，甚至，一点儿感觉也没有。
他在街巷里默立良久，立在风中，他能真切地感觉到，自己的心是灰色的，闷，压抑，里面疙疙瘩瘩，堵了很多东西。后来他挪到院门外那棵老榆树下，想活动一下身子，顺势把那些疙疙瘩瘩的东西驱走。可双臂忽然沉重得举不起来，腿也灌了铅似的，迈不动。秦西岳索性放弃掉这愚蠢的想法，就那么站着，任晨风吹过他的脸，拂起他的头发。街巷里人来人往，上班的脚步已是格外紧密，又有自行车、摩托车穿梭其中。巷子最里那个漂亮的女孩也在她妈妈的搀扶下走了出来，仍然拄着双拐，艰难地在地上挪动着脚步。她的腿还没好起来，估计还得一段时间。隔壁的老吴不知为什么慌忙奔出院子，走了几步又掉过头来，惶惶地进了院子，定是落了东西。这人一辈子都在落东西，秦西岳就没见他利索地出过一次门。
孤独感汹涌而来，袭击着他，那些平日里很亲切的东西这一刻突然跟他很远，一下子就融不到心里了。有人跟他打招呼："秦老师，还不走啊？""秦老师，最近忙啊？"秦西岳没点头，也没摇头，像个呆子，傻傻的，站在喷薄而出的太阳下，弄不清自己为什么要僵在这里……大约半小时后，巷子里静下来，除了几个出门溜达的老头和老太，再也看不见鲜活的影子了。水嫂的吆喝声从远处传来，很清亮，一定是馒头还没卖掉，还想最后挣扎一下。挣扎……秦西岳沮丧地掉转身子，往院里走。
院子里的气氛更是暗淡，似乎太阳总也照不进这座院落。不，以前是能照进的，自从可欣患病以后，欢笑声、热闹声便陡地失尽了，这院里除了沉闷，便是悲伤。
院里站了站，秦西岳还是走进了可欣的屋子。这两天，他是找回当丈夫的感觉了，或者，是病中的可欣给了他安慰，让他感觉自己还能派上点用场。他又想起一句老话，人在落难时，真正能守在你身边的，怕还就是一个老婆。尽管是他在陪可欣，但感觉上，却是可欣在陪他。这么想着，一种复杂的情绪便漫上心来，慢慢地，就将他淹没了。
这些年，虽说可欣病得很重，秦西岳的步子，却老是穿梭在沙漠里，仿佛沙漠成了他第二个家，对可欣，往整里说，他真是连一天也没陪过。想起这，他就内疚、不安，觉得深深对不住可欣，也对不住桃花山的梅姨。是梅姨把可欣交给他的，也是梅姨抓着可欣的手对她说："这辈子，是福是难，你就跟他走吧。记住，无论是好是坏，你都要走完，千万别半道上停下来。"梅姨说这话的时候，年轻的秦西岳还在偷笑，觉得梅姨太敏感了，他怎么能半道上丢下可欣不管呢？他不是那样的人！从他偷偷喜欢上可欣的那一刻起，他就想，这辈子，一定要做个好人，对可欣好，对梅姨好，对这个世界上凡是对他有恩的人，都好。后来他又觉只做个好人太不够了，对不住梅姨对他的栽培，也对不住那些对他怀有期望的人，他要做一个有抱负、有远大抱负的好人！想想，几十年过去，他是做到了，有抱负，有成就，对梅姨和可欣，也从没生出过二心。可生活变了，变得面目皆非，变得令他不忍目睹。梅姨因为那个男人的别有用心，也因为那个男人的歹毒和蛮横，心灰意冷，突然就失去了面对尘世的勇气，孤独地走上桃花山，走进桃花庵，削发为尼，终日敲着木鱼，坐禅念佛。他去了，她也装看不见，认不得，一任那万丈红尘，从她头顶滚滚而过，而她只守着那一池莲花，心若止水。可欣呢，本来好好的，夫妻恩爱，事业有成，加上如也和思思的努力，没白费他们夫妻一片苦心。这个家眼看就能接近完美了，幸福像梅子雨，正下得让人透不过气呢，可突然间就飞来一场横祸，把一切都给砸碎了。
秦西岳在可欣床前坐下，带着些许的忏悔，还有源自内心的真爱，轻轻握住她的手。多少个日子，他就想这么坐在可欣身边，像从前那样，握着她细软的带着淡淡梅香的手，听她梦语一般讲出对未来的憧憬。人是要有憧憬的，何时何地，都不能将憧憬的火苗熄灭，应该让它燃在心里，燃在梦里。这是可欣最爱说的一句话，也一度是梅姨最爱说的话。秦西岳似乎已听过上万遍了，可只要可欣说出来，他还是爱听，并且会跟着说："是啊，憧憬就是我们家的一口清泉，浇得日子湿润润的。"可欣就会抡起小拳头，在他肩上狠狠捶一下。"好啊，你又在取笑我们。"这"我们"便是她跟梅姨。你真是难以想象，天下竟有她们这样的母女，好得就跟姊妹一般，密得简直就像双胞胎，母亲那里说一个字，女儿这边马上能响应出一大句。无论是对生活，还是对男人，她们竟拥有同样的标准，同样的梦想。唯一不同的是，梅姨像爱儿子一样爱着他，可欣呢，却忽而拿他当哥哥，忽而又……往事如烟，如梦，如涛涛黄河水，滚滚而来，一下就打湿了秦西岳的眼眶，止都止不住，他就握住可欣的手，轻轻地，轻轻地，用自己的双手摩挲着，抚慰着……"可欣，你还能醒过来吗？还能陪我说说话吗？可欣，你能像以前那样，对我又唱又跳，又打又闹吗？"一遍遍地，秦西岳在心里呼唤着可欣，呼唤着这个他曾经炽爱现在照样也深爱着的女人。
屋子里很静，除了可欣熟睡中发出的鼾声，再也听不见别的气息。
秦西岳的心再次沉浸到往事里去了……中午时分，车树声突然来了，进门就说："姚嫂，肚子饿坏了，快做拉面吃。"秦西岳闻声走出来，说："姚嫂不在，回家了。"车树声愣了一下，将手里提的鸡放进厨房，出来问道："怎么，又给她放假了？""怎么是又给她放假呢？这都三个月了，她一次家也没回。总不能让人家也把家丢了吧？"车树声笑笑，没计较他的态度。他知道，老头子心里还是拗着劲儿，只不过是在故作轻松罢了。昨儿晚上，他去了毛西家，不是以所长身份去的，是以朋友身份去的。他跟毛西，私交还行。毛夫人正好不在，车树声索性就直接问起来："秦老的事，到底怎么办？""还能怎么办？"毛西反问他。
车树声没急着把自己的意见讲出来。这两天他也是剧烈地斗争了一番，斗争的结果，就是想尽快让秦西岳回到沙漠里去。
This is also impossible.眼下胡杨河流域的综合治理刚刚拉开序幕。由于沙化现象日趋加重，流域污染愈演愈烈，绿色大面积减少，地下水位急剧下降，已严重威胁到这一特大流域的存在。流域内农民生存状况堪忧，尤其下游苍浪、五佛还有沙县等几县，水荒已逼得农民活不下去。加上宏观调控上的不力，地方政府决策上的连连失误，还有上游跟下游之间为水引发的一系列矛盾，使得下游农民上访事件连续不断，官民矛盾日益加剧，省委才不得不将这一流域的综合治理提到重要议事日程上。沙漠所这项工作由秦西岳负责，秦西岳一离开沙漠，等于那边的工作都得停下来，这个损失车树声受不起。还有，车树声也是最近两天才听说，上面停秦西岳的职，是怀疑他做了老奎的幕后，是他教唆和指使老奎去炸的法院。这个怀疑令车树声非常气愤，他不由分说拿起电话就冲老婆周一粲发了一通脾气。车树声原来想，停职可能是因秦西岳在那边已成了老百姓的一个代言人，上面怕他在老奎这件事上再做文章，给省市添加压力，想借机把他支走。这样也好，可以让秦西岳反省一下，以后少往是非里掺和。没想到，有人竟如此卑鄙。如果真是这样，他车树声可是一千个一万个不答应，他绝不容许有人给秦西岳扣这口黑锅！毛西沏了茶，坐下说："树声，难道你不觉得，老头子走得有些远了？""是远了。"车树声随口应道，他知道毛西在说什么。
毛西吭了一会儿，道："老头子现在去下面，不光是操心治沙的事，更多的精力，竟然用在……"毛西没把话明讲出来。他毕竟是院领导，讲话不比车树声那么随便。
"你是说他跟下面那些上访户的事吧？这事我知道，老头子对沙县有感情，那是他下乡插队的地方，看见农民受穷，老头子心里就急。"车树声尽量把话往轻松里说。他在诱导毛西——他找毛西，就一个目的，想搞清楚上面是不是这样怀疑的。
两个人扯了几句，毛西终究还是耐不住，跟车树声说了实话。
昨晚毛西讲，上面的确有人跟院里打过招呼，说老奎的事很可能跟秦西岳有关。毛西当时就冲对方说："不可能！"对方没在这事上纠缠，说省里的意思，看能不能把秦西岳的工作动动，让他不要老往河阳那边跑了。毛西说："他是治沙专家，不往河阳跑留在省城治哪门子的沙？"对方不高兴了，加重语气说："省里对河阳爆炸案很是恼火，对老奎后面的指使者，一定要严查到底。"毛西听到这儿，才意识到问题的复杂性。后来院里开会，是他提出要停秦西岳职的，理由也很简单："让他回来，呆在家也比到处惹事儿强！"话虽这么说，毛西心里，仍然很不是滋味。他跟车树声说：&