Chapter 20 Chapter Twenty

After breaking up with Xiangqian and the others, Chen Mo called Roland and said that they would send four good-looking, singing and dancing actresses to Chuxi tomorrow afternoon with a mission.Roland didn't ask any questions and agreed. When Chen Mo returned home, Shu Fang was stepping on the cradle, writing a novel in front of the computer, and turned it off immediately when he saw him come back.Chen Mo laughed and said, what's the matter, you wrote well.Shu Fang blushed and said, did you peek? Chen Mo walked over and hugged Shu Fang in his arms, and said, of course I want to read the novel written by my wife.Not bad not bad, "The Merry Is Always Blown by the Rain and the Wind", thank you for thinking it out, this title is really good.

Encouraged, Shu Fang smiled shyly, and said, Chen Mo, I really hope you can write novels, write well, and keep your books alive. When we Chen Geng grow up, we will also become a writer. Chen Mo said, that's called Quan Zuojia. After chatting for a while, Chen Mo wanted to hug his son, but little Chen Geng didn't wake up.Shu Fang refused to let him be hugged, saying, don't wake him up.Shu Fang's face was red, and there was light in her eyes.Chen Mo understood, and couldn't help but get excited, and there was a hot current running around between his legs.Shu Fang stood up and leaned against Chen Mo's arms as if she couldn't stand still.

The next day, Chen Mo first came to Metropolis and opened a room to rest and wait for the actors of the county troupe.It wasn't until the afternoon that the mobile phone rang, and several actresses had already arrived. After a while, the waiter brought in four girls, and one of them, who was younger and older, said, "Minister, hello, we're here to report to you." Chen Mo laughed, seeing that the girl looked familiar but didn't know her name, so he said in a general way, everyone has worked hard, please sit down. The girls were a little restrained in front of the leader, and sat down coyly.Chen Mo asked again, what about the driver, why didn't he come in? The girl at the head smiled and said that the driver didn't come up, and went back directly, saying that he would pick us up tomorrow.

Chen Mo asked the waiter to come in, ordered tea for the four girls, and said, you have worked hard, drink some tea first, and take a rest. The leading girl smiled and said it was not hard work, please ask the minister to arrange the work. Chen Mo said that it was not actually a job.One of my old leaders is going to celebrate his birthday, so we thought about having fun at night, singing and dancing with him.Of course, strictly speaking, this is also a kind of work. It is necessary to strengthen the relationship with the higher authorities and win the support of the leaders for our county.

The girls just laughed and said, no problem.Chen Mo just laughed and said, I am not very good at handling birthdays. You are young and often hold birthday parties. You should study how to arrange them. It should be lively, fashionable and creative. Chen Mo went to the side and called Qianqian, and asked, Qianqian, has the place been settled? Qianqian replied that I have checked several places by car in the morning, but none of them are very good.Now I'm running towards the creek, almost there.I heard that there are some farmhouses over there, and there are also relatively high-end hotels with a good environment.

Chen Mo said with a smile, you should investigate carefully, the people on my side have already arrived, waiting for your place to be arranged. Not long after, Qianqian called and said that the hotel in Xiaoxi was good, the environment was better and quiet, and he had already booked the largest luxury box. Chen Mo and the others rushed over immediately.The girls immediately set about instructing the people in the hotel to set the mood.Around four o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Mo took a look.The box was in full swing, a large group of young people were arranging hanging flowers on the roof of the box under the guidance of four girls, Chen Mo laughed, these girls are really nice and responsible.Seeing Chen Mo coming in, the leading girl ran over and said, Minister, is this arrangement okay? Chen Mo said with a smile, all right, you can arrange it however you like, anyway, the principle is lively and fashionable.

At half past five in the afternoon, Cai Peng's car arrived.Qiangqian and Chen Mo greeted him to go out.Qianqian deliberately let Chen Mo go in front, and opened the car door for Cai Peng.Cai Peng got out of the car with a smile and said, there is another old friend.Chen Mo saw that the rear car door was also opened, but it was Qin Xue who got out.Long Yun also came out.Chen Mo did not expect to meet Qin Xue on such an occasion, and thought that the couple had begun to make public.But he smiled calmly and said, it's Chairman Tan, welcome.Qin Xue also smiled and said, I'm here for dinner.

Went upstairs, but entered another box.Reported forward with a smile, the mayor, today's activities are divided into two stages.Cai Peng looked at Xiangqian and Chen Mo curiously, and said, what are two stages? Xiangqian said that the first stage is eating, and the second program is entertainment.Sing, dance, and relax.Cai Peng said, what kind of dance do I do as an old man, I just walk.Xiangqian said with a smile, walk, walk a hundred steps after a meal, and live to ninety-nine. Cai Peng looked at Xiangqian and Chen Mo kindly, and said, since we are here, it is up to you to make arrangements.Speaking of which, the three of you are my direct descendants.Among my secretaries, you are the most promising ones.It's rare that you haven't forgotten me, an old man.

Chen Mo laughed and said, we all treat you like a father.It's just a pity that my time with you is a little short, and now I'm thinking how great it would be if I could be your secretary again.Long Yun also said that the mayor just cares about people.Although I follow Secretary Xiaoyi now, I still feel in my heart that I am the mayor's secretary, and I can't change my status. Cai Peng just laughed and said to Long Yun, this is not acceptable.If you follow Secretary Long Xiaoyi, don't think about me anymore.Otherwise, how can you do a good job as a secretary? He told Chen Mo that he would rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail.Is your propaganda minister better than the secretary?

Chen Mo said with a smile, it's all the result of your cultivation.It's just that I didn't live up to expectations and failed your expectations. Xiangqian took the words and said, Chen Mo, Mayor Cai has always cared about you. Mayor Cai has come to our gorge several times, and he always talks about you with me, and has high hopes for you.Is that right, Mayor Cai? Cai Peng said kindly, I have high hopes for you all.Chen Mo suffered some setbacks, it doesn't matter.If you fall down, get up and move on.Chen Mo's insistence on justice is beyond reproach. Comrade Zhang Xiao and I both protect him.The main reason is that things happened too suddenly, there was no sign before the election, and the report of the election steering group was all safe and careless.

At this time, Qin Xue said that it was a pity that Chen Mo had been wronged and became the Minister of Propaganda.I think this is an organizational reason, and the organization must take responsibility and use Chen Mo as soon as possible. Cai Peng laughed and said, let's see the opportunity.If Comrade Zhang Xiao has not been transferred, this matter can be discussed.It turned out that the opinion of the municipal party committee was also put on the position of propaganda minister first, and then moved later.Now I'm the only one left. Xiangqian smiled and said that the mayor has actually been preparing for Chen Mo's comeback.Mayor, something has happened in Longshui County this time, and the seat is vacant.With your prestige, I don't think it's a big problem to arrange Chen Mo. Cai Peng laughed loudly, pointed forward and said, I knew that there is no good feast.Isn't this a Hongmen Banquet? The dishes started to arrive, and they were plentiful.The drink was Moutai, Cai Peng asked with a smile, who paid for it, it was so rich? He smiled forward and said, it was paid by Chen Mo.Cai Peng smiled and said, since Chen Mo paid for it, he would eat it hard.It's a rare treat for Chen Mo. Everyone laughs.Qin Xue said, mayor, if you say that, Chen Mo will become famous. While eating, Chen Mo quietly called the girls and told them to get ready.The girls replied that they had eaten enough and were waiting in the big box with the two drivers. After the banquet, Cai Peng was also a little drunk. Chen Mo said with a smile, Mayor Cai, this show is over, shall we start the second show? Cai Peng just laughed and said, okay.Chen Mo led the way and entered the box, but the inside of the box was dark.When I was surprised, the lights suddenly turned on, and the singing of "Happy Birthday to You" rang out all of a sudden, four girls came up with flowers, and one of them sang and handed the flowers to Cai Peng.Cai Peng was stunned for a moment, and immediately laughed. He took the flowers with one hand, and shook hands with the girls one by one with the other, saying, thank you, thank you. After the flowers were presented, two girls came up with wreaths.Cai Peng lowered his head with a smile and asked them to hang the flowers around his neck.At this time, with two thumps, the two drivers unscrewed the colored paper fireworks, and the colored threads burst open all of a sudden, flying in the air with colorful colors.Everyone sang "Happy Birthday to You" in unison, and Cai Peng's smile became more kind.On the coffee table in front of the sofa, there was a large birthday cake with fifty-two candles.As soon as the song was over, a girl lit a candle.Everyone urged Cai Peng to make a wish and blow out the candles.Cai Peng smiled like a loving father and agreed one by one. Then there is singing and dancing.In order for Cai Peng to play freely, Qiangqian and Chen Mo first invited two actors to dance.Next, Cai Peng also danced with Qin Xue.Chen Mo found that when Qin Xue and Cai Peng danced, they hugged each other tightly.Cai Peng's big belly was almost on Tan Xue's stomach. After the birthday party, when parting, Cai Peng was obviously very happy, shook hands with everyone one by one, and said, it seems that I should spend more time with young people, and I also feel that I am much younger.When saying goodbye to Chen Mo, Cai Peng seemed to say unintentionally, Chen Mo, thank you, come and sit at home if you have time.Chen Mo nodded repeatedly and said, I will definitely come to see you often, Mayor Cai. The next night, Chen Mo decided to go to Cai Peng's house again, and asked Shu Fang to go with him.Shu Fang was thinking about writing novels, so she refused to go, saying, I want to take care of the children at home.Chen Mo said, let's take Chen Geng with him. Since the child was born, he hasn't been to Mayor Cai's house yet. Shu Fang smiled and said, you men are still staring at your own future.Chen Mo said with a smile, my Shu Fang's eyesight is getting sharper and she can write officialdom novels.Shu Fang smiled and said, I don't write any officialdom novels, I like romance. Chen Mo didn't want to talk to her, so he urged her to hurry up.Shu Fang said, yes, I really miss Aunt Huang after not going for a long time, so let me call her first. Shu Fang called Cai Peng's wife Huang Yilan and said, "Aunt Huang, I'm Shu Fang, are you at home? My family Chen Mo is back, and we are going to see you."My Chen Geng is almost one year old, and I haven't seen you yet.Um, um, ok, ok, we don't bring anything, just miss you.Mayor Cai is also at home? Well, we're here. When he arrived at Cai Peng's house, Chen Mo realized how wise it was to bring Shu Fang and his son together.There were a lot of people sitting in Cai Peng's house, all of them were sitting in the living room. When they saw Chen Mo dragging his family, they thought they were relatives of Cai Peng, so they said goodbye in embarrassment.Huang Yilan was very affectionate, took the child from Shu Fang's hands, and said, "It's so big, I really only worry about whether it will be raised or not grown up, it's really an accident when the child grows up."Shu Fang teased the child to call her mother-in-law, and said, "It's a pity that I can't call it yet, but next year I will call it mother-in-law." While Shu Fang and Huang Yilan were joking, they saw Cai Peng sending a guest out.The man smiled and said, Mayor, you sit down, and you don't need to send it off.Cai Peng stopped.Chen Mo called Mayor Cai, and Cai Peng kindly said, Chen Mo is here, oh, and Shu Fang is also here.Shu Fang said with a smile, let's take the children to see you and Aunt Huang.Cai Peng said, hey, the children are already this big. Huang Yilan hugged Xiao Chen Geng and said, you men go to the study and talk about it yourself, the living room is where we women are. The air conditioner in Cai Peng's study room was whistling, making it very cool.Cai Peng sat down on the main seat by himself and motioned for Chen Mo to also sit down.Chen Mo said that the mayor is too busy with work and has no time for himself.Cai Peng just laughed and said, I'm used to it. Next, Cai Peng smiled and asked, did you go back to the county? Chen Mo replied, I would like to find an opportunity to report my thoughts to you alone. Cai Peng laughed and said, don't be so polite at home, you can talk about anything. Chen Mo thanked him and said that something happened in our Longshui County recently.There are rumors among the people.I don't know what to do, and I want to listen to your teachings. Cai Peng took out a cigarette, and Chen Mo quickly lit it for him.Cai Peng took a puff of cigarette and said that it is true that Lin Zhifeng was under shuanggui. After the boss of the company in Longshui County was arrested, he confessed the fact that they had a power-for-money transaction.Of course, regarding the Wulong River pollution incident, as the county magistrate, he also has to bear leadership responsibilities.It has not been announced yet, mainly to stabilize the social and political situation in Longshui County.The Wushui River pollution incident may involve more people. You must be prepared for this. Chen Mo said, yes. Do you have any considerations for your county party committee and government team? Cai Peng asked kindly, smoking a cigarette. I am humble and dare not think about it offside.Chen Mo thought for a while and replied.At present, everyone's thinking is still relatively chaotic, and there are various ideas. Cai Peng said that it is normal to be in this special period.But you say that you are humble, this is not true, you are a member of the Standing Committee of the County Committee, how many members of the Standing Committee of the County Committee are there? Why are you humble, why are you humble? Chen Mo quickly said, I was wrong, but you were right in criticizing.I don't dare to hide my personal thoughts.I went to You County under your personal care, but I didn't do well, and I feel ashamed of your training.So I have some ideas, and I dare not report them to you. Cai Peng said, this is the truth.I have thoughts in my heart and I dare not say them, invite Qianqian to play the side drum for you, thinking I can't see it? Chen Mo also salivated and said, because you treat us like your children.Otherwise, we would not dare to do that if we had the guts.At first, I wanted to congratulate you on your birthday.Later, I said to Qianqian that you are very concerned about me, and this time is also an opportunity... There is a chance, Chen Mo.Cai Peng pondered for a while before saying, you and Xiangqian are both my secretaries, of course I have to care.Your quality is also good, and you were not selected in You County, which is a special situation.I still have the same opinion, if you are not selected, you must be responsible in the organization. Thank you mayor, I was not mature enough at the time, and now I have some reflections.Chen Mo said. Cai Peng laughed, and suddenly asked, have you read any books recently? Chen Mo was taken aback for a moment, the leader always spoke out of context.After thinking nervously, Chen Mo replied with a smile that the books I read have always been very miscellaneous. I used to focus on literature books, but now I mainly focus on philosophy and current affairs.Of course, there are also ancient Chinese classics. Well, okay.Cai Peng stared at Chen Mo with a smile and said, I also read some books recently. Chen Mo saw a thread-bound copy of "University" on the desk, and he had an idea, saying that the mayor is busy with all kinds of opportunities, and he insists on studying, which makes us young people admire him.Recently, I mainly re-read the Four Books, mainly "The Doctrine of the Mean". The doctrine of the mean has been the yardstick for Chinese scholars for thousands of years, whether they are people or officials.Cai Peng said thoughtfully. Listening to Cai Peng's dumb words, Chen Mo's heart suddenly brightened.Cai Peng publicly praised him for exposing the 319 mine disaster in You County, but in his heart he thought that he was not moderate enough.Now Chen Mo said sincerely, I have read the book "The Doctrine of the Mean" before, but I didn't understand it seriously.Now after some events, I re-read "The Doctrine of the Mean", and I feel a lot. Oh, what experience do you have? Cai Peng asked with a smile. Doing but stopping, I think it is the way of the mean.The so-called happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy are called the middle, and when they are all in the middle, they are called the sum.The one who is in the middle is the foundation of the world; the one who is in harmony is the Dao of the world.No matter what you say or do, you must conform to it. The purpose is to achieve harmony. I don’t know if I’m right.Chen Mo replied. Cai Peng laughed and said that words and deeds are in line with etiquette, and a gentleman is cautious and independent, resulting in harmony.This is indeed the gist of the golden mean.Of course, the golden mean is by no means unprincipled mediocrity.If you understand it this way, you will not be able to understand Mencius' sacrifice of his life for righteousness. Chen Mo nodded repeatedly and said, Mayor, I will remember your teachings for the rest of my life. Cai Peng became more excited about the conversation and said, I also came up step by step from the grassroots. How can I not understand the desires of the comrades below? After the Wulong River pollution incident, some comrades in the Longshui County Party Committee and County Government were too involved.As the newly appointed member of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee, you have not waded into this muddy water, so you may have a heavier burden on you.I would highly recommend you both for business and personal.I haven't exchanged views with Secretary Long Xiaoyi in detail yet, and you have to take the initiative yourself.You haven't visited Comrade Xiaoyi alone, have you? Chen Mo said, no. Still going to go.Comrade Xiaoyi still knows about you, but knowing does not mean knowing you.Walking around a little more is also necessary to enhance the impression.Cai Peng said earnestly that Chen Mo felt that the conversation between the two of them was already like that of a father and son.But the vigilance in Chen Mo's heart still did not relax. Speaking from experience, leading the person he dislikes the most to worship others will be regarded as having two hearts and being unreliable.Chen Mo thought about it quickly, and said with a smile, I have been working by your side, Secretary Long, I haven't visited him yet, and I can't get online. Cai Peng laughed and said, it's better to go there.He is the secretary of the municipal party committee. When it comes to cadres, especially the allocation of main leaders at the county level, the secretary must nod. Chen Mo said, I will go if you tell me to go, but I don't have any hope.I heard that some comrades in the county had already made the first move and went to Secretary Xiaoyi. Oh? Cai Peng seemed to oh unconsciously. Chen Mo shook his head and said, Deputy Secretary Peng Yimin, I heard that he has been with Secretary Xiaoyi for the past few days. There is also Peng Yimin.Cai Peng said with a smile, but the light in his eyes flashed awe-inspiringly.I forgot, Comrade Yimin is very sensitive.You should learn more from him. Chen Mo said with a smile, I must study hard.It's just that some things can't be learned.I am not as good at communication as Comrade Yimin. After I heard that Secretary Xiaoyi came, he has visited many times. Cai Peng's face was even more difficult to look at. In order to ease the atmosphere, Chen Mo asked Cai Peng's children about their studies.Say, Mayor Cai, Xiaobo has been in the United States for two years, and now he should be studying for a Ph.D.? Cai Peng said, how can it be so fast? In the first year of learning English, the spoken English is not far behind.Xiaobo said that when he went to a foreign country, he found that the domestic English education was completely opposite. Chen Mo said, Xiaobo's living expenses are very high there.Mayor Cai, Xiaobo is really a material for learning, very talented. Cai Peng laughed again, and said that the key is to be talented, but to be diligent.Xiaobo was still doing well, he was working as a part-time student in the United States, and heard that a hotel was doing dishes for others. Chen Mo sighed, your tutor is really too strict, Xiaobo is still young, he will suffer a lot if he works outside. Cai Peng said with a smile, the environment transforms people.When Xiaobo was at home, your Aunt Huang pampered him and didn't even wash the dishes after eating.After going to the United States, I was far away from my parents and became sensible.We didn't send him any money either. The little salary you and I get from Aunt Huang, if we take it to America, I'm afraid it won't be enough to drink water.Only by himself. Chen Mo sighed again, and said, Xiaobo often writes, right? Is it email or ordinary mail? If it is convenient, I also want to communicate with Xiaobo, and I want to discuss some study matters with him.Especially English, he is in America and can be my teacher. That's okay, if you have time, you can also write some letters to Xiaobo to discuss the study.You young people are easy to communicate with.Cai Peng said with a smile, opened the drawer, found an old envelope and handed it over.After all, your Aunt Huang and I are parents, and there is a generation gap between us and our children. Sometimes when Xiaobo writes back, he only speaks a few words.Instead, he wrote letters to his classmates in middle school, and wrote a large version. I heard from his classmates that they mainly used e-mail. Chen Mo carefully folded the envelope from a foreign country and put it in the briefcase, while chatting with Cai Peng about family matters.Shu Fang and Huang Yilan walked in, Shu Fang said, Chen Mo, the mayor is busy with work, so we won't delay the mayor's work and rest.Aunt Huang and I agreed that we will come here often. Chen Mo stood up and said, Mayor, it's getting late and I'm sorry to disturb your rest.Cai Peng smiled kindly and said, you can come here often.After Shu Fang was transferred to the city, what was her job like? Shu Fang quickly smiled and said, thank the mayor for his concern.The city is indeed much better than the county, and the treatment is also good.Cai Peng just laughed and said, if you want to let Chen Mo work with peace of mind, you must first make your wife feel at ease. A few days later, Chen Mo managed to convert the tens of thousands of dollars that everyone stuffed into dollars when he was hospitalized, and sent it to Cai Xiaobo, Cai Peng's son who was studying in the United States.Seeing the five thick renminbi turning into dollars, Chen Mo felt as if the money had shrunk.Then from the dollar to a thin piece of paper, I feel lost.