Chapter 12 Chapter Twelve

Zhu Huaijing thought that Zeng Li might be so extreme because he was stimulated just now, and he had to rush to the hotel, so he had to say goodbye to Zeng Li, saying that they would have a good talk next time.Seeing that Zeng Li didn't seem to want to go through the front door, he went out with him through the side door.Zhu Huaijing asked him why he was here so early today.Zeng Li said that he just got off the train and happened to pass by when he came back from an interview outside. When the two broke up outside, they said again that they would get together in a few days.When a taxi came, Zhu Huaijing insisted on letting Zeng Li go first.Zeng Li was also polite, and Yang Yang got into the car first and left.Zhu Huaijing waited for a while, and then stopped a taxi.

Back at the hotel, everyone was already discussing the government work report.Zhu Huaijing felt very boring when he heard the dry words.He was not at peace, and there was always that face in his mind, sincere and stubborn, vicissitudes and downcast.But at that time, seeing such an old classmate in trouble, he actually wanted to leave!He thought that even though there are more than five billion people on this earth, no one would know that such selfish thoughts had occurred to him.But he knew that this was enough torture.When there are more secrets like this, he is no longer him, but just an old skin.

Zhu Huaijing leaned on the sofa and suddenly noticed these colleagues.Colleagues are naturally very friendly when they are together.All are highly educated.Literate and, despite the occasional crude joke, basically suave.He remembered that a colleague had a whimsy and invented a technology that could penetrate people's hearts.He thought that if such a technology really appeared one day, there would be boundless darkness in the world, and the end of the world would really come. Thinking of these, Zhu Huaijing was very emotional.But after feeling for a while, I felt relieved.He thinks that people's hearts are generally like this, so there is no need to worry about trivial matters.

After lunch, he wanted to go home to get money.Thinking about Yuqin again, I hung up the phone in the hall.Yuqin asked him where he was last night, but didn't make a single call.He said there was no way, several leaders came to visit them last night.After it was over, the leader was interested in staying and playing poker, so he had no choice but to accompany him.Everyone is present, so it's not easy to make a phone call. When Zhu Huaijing returned home, Xiangmei and her son had already had lunch and were sitting there flipping through comic books.Zhu Huaijing took an afternoon nap all year round, and after talking to her mother and son, she went to the bedroom.If Xiangmei doesn't talk about money, it's hard for him to ask.He thought that Xiangmei also knew that he was coming to get the money, but it was not good to ask for money as soon as he entered the door.As soon as he took off his clothes, Xiangmei came in, sat on the edge of the bed, and said, "The money is here, it's in the closet."Zhu Huaijing understood that Xiangmei was still reluctant to part with the 20,000 yuan.

Zhu Huaijing lay down, but couldn't sleep, so he got up and took the 20,000 yuan.They were all hundred-yuan bills, and they were not very heavy when I tossed them in my hands.He put the money in the leather jacket pocket by the bed, and it didn't look bulging. Zhu Huaijing thought about it carefully, and it would be better to go to Mayor Pi's house on a day when he was away, and send the money to his wife, Aunt Wang.He couldn't think of a reason, but he always felt that it was not good to send the money to Mayor Pi in person.But these days, Mayor Pi has been holding meetings at home and did not go out.Zhu Huaijing kept the 20,000 yuan in his left breast pocket all day long. The money was not heavy, but it weighed on his heart for a day.

This day finally waited for Mayor Pi to go to the grassroots, and Zhu Huaijing went to Mayor Pi's house in the evening.Only Aunt Wang and Xiao Ma are at home.Aunt Wang was very polite and asked Xiao Ma to pour tea.The pony is not as restrained as when he first came here. He poured tea for him and knew how to sit down and talk to him.The three of them sat for a while, and Zhu Huaijing said to Xiao Ma, "May I ask you to come in for a while? I have something to say to Aunt Wang." Aunt Wang also said: "Xiao Ma, go and see how the laundry is doing." As soon as Xiao Ma left, Aunt Wang smiled and asked with concern: "What's the big deal with Xiao Zhu? Lao Pi is not at home, you have something to say to me."

Zhu Huaijing was inevitably a little nervous, so he smiled calmly and took a sip of tea, as if he wanted to use tea to soothe his chest.The tea really worked, he calmed down, and said: "Mayor Pi has always cared about me, and I am very grateful. Xiao Pi is going to study in the United States. This is a great thing, and it is worth celebrating! I want to express my congratulations Aunt Wang, please don't be polite." As Zhu Huaijing spoke, he reached out and took out the money, and put it in Aunt Wang's hand.Aunt Wang hurriedly waved her hand and refused to accept it. She just said, "Little Zhu, it's not good for you to be so polite. Forget it, let's express our thanks."

Zhu Huaijing said: "Aunt Wang, I just want to express my congratulations. If you are polite, I won't be able to go out." Only then did Aunt Wang pick it up, and said: "Xiao Zhu, you are so rude, I will accept it for now. If Lao Pi comes back and scolds people, don't blame me." Zhu Huaijing smiled and said, "Aunt Wang, please say a few more words in front of Mayor Pi. He is very strict with us. Anyway, this is my wish, and I won't take it back." Aunt Wang told Xiao Zhu to sit down first, and went in with the money.Come out later and talk to him.Aunt Wang was very considerate and asked Zhu Huaijing how old he was this year, where his lover worked, how old the child was, whether it was a boy or a girl.Zhu Huaijing answered them one by one.Aunt Wang said, "That's right, Xiao Zhu is good. Lao Pi cares about young people very much, so please do your best."

Zhu Huaijing nodded incessantly.After all, Aunt Wang has been a leading cadre for many years, and she speaks in the same way, which makes people feel ironic.After sitting for a while, Zhu Huaijing felt that he should leave, so he got up and said goodbye.Aunt Wang asked him to sit for a while, but he said it's getting late, and he will come to see you next time.Aunt Wang told him to wait a while and went into the back room.After a while, Aunt Wang came out with a big plastic bag and said, "Xiao Zhu, I'm sorry for being so polite. This is a new suit, and it's not very high-end. It's from Goldlion, don't mind it. Take it and wear it."

Zhu Huaijing hurriedly pushed his hands out, saying: "No, no, I can't bear such a heavy ceremony!" Aunt Wang pretended to be angry, and said with a straight face, "You child, why are you being polite? Take it." Hearing what Aunt Wang said about you, Zhu Huaijing's heart skipped a beat, and he felt very warm.He couldn't say anything more, so he took the suit thankfully. Aunt Wang became happy and said, "Just try it here to see if it fits. If it doesn't fit, I'll ask someone to change it tomorrow." Zhu Huaijing took off his leather jacket, and Aunt Wang took out his suit for him.It was an iron-gray suit, and Zhu Huaijing was neither fat nor thin.Aunt Wang pulled around him and pulled up the collar, just like his own mother.

"Very good, very good, very beautiful!" Aunt Wang was very satisfied. Zhu Huaijing took off his suit, and Aunt Wang carefully folded it for him, put it in a plastic bag, and said, "Xiao Zhu will be more casual in the future, just come and play when you have time." Zhu Huaijing came out and went home first.Xiangmei asked him what good things he was carrying, and he was so happy.He lifted the plastic bag high and showed Xiangmei the words "Goldlion" on the plastic bag. Xiangmei knew that he didn't have the money to buy such an expensive suit, so she just asked, "Where did you get it?" Zhu Huaijing smiled and said, "It's from Mayor Pi." Xiangmei asked, "Did you go to his house today?" "Go." Zhu Huaijing said. But Xiangmei sighed heavily, and said, "20,000 yuan, you are still so happy after changing into such a suit." Zhu Huaijing was a little disappointed, and said, "Don't keep memorizing the 20,000 yuan, okay? I've told you the truth. Besides, Mayor Pi and his wife are reasonable, and they know how to reciprocate courtesy. Ordinarily, leaders at their level, Who is courteous to you?" Seeing that he was a little angry, Xiangmei stopped talking about it.The two chatted about other things, Zhu Huaijing got up and said that he was going to the hotel.Xiangmei didn't say anything, just said you go.Zhu Huaijing stood up with his suit in his hand.Xiangmei laughed and said that he never spends the night buying new clothes, just like a child.He said that you can wear the clothes as soon as you get them, why should you leave them? He went out and went directly to Yuqin's place.Seeing that he was carrying a high-end suit, Yuqin quickly took it and took it out to have a look.Zhu Huaijing sat down next to her, only to find that there was a tie in the plastic bag, which also belonged to Goldlion.Yuqin didn't ask where the suit came from or how much it cost, but said it was very good. Zhu Huaijing couldn't help but said to himself: "I just arrived at Mayor Pi's house to have something to do, and his wife gave me this suit. Otherwise, how could I be willing to buy such expensive clothes?" Yuqin said, "It's too precious, why is she willing to give it away?" Zhu Huaijing smiled and said: "You are also stupid. How could they spend money to buy this clothes? It must be a gift from others. I guess no one in their family can wear it, so they gave it to me as a favor. But no matter what, they must be willing to give it away You are so human! Mayor Pi and his wife are still very affectionate and humane." Yuqin said that today the hotel distributed some oranges, which were imported from the United States, and tasted really good.As she spoke, she got up and went to get her oranges.Yuqin was wearing a pink pajamas, and her hair was twisted into a loose knot.Seeing Yuqin like this, Zhu Huaijing got excited as something rumbled in his heart.Perhaps because of drinking Qin Gongchun, he was particularly easy to trouble during this period.Yuqin brought tangerines, and before she sat down, she asked him to hug her and said, "Let me eat you first, any imported fruit is not as good as my Yuqin." The next day, Zhu Huaijing wore this new suit and went to the hotel.When the colleagues saw him, they gathered around him to watch the excitement, and they all said that the suit was good.Zhu Huaijing is just modest, no matter what, at an average level.After Liu Zhongxia went to his room to discuss things, he talked about his suit.Zhu Huaijing said softly: "It's from Mayor Pi, how can I be willing to buy such expensive clothes? Half a year's salary, plus not eating or drinking, is enough to buy this set of clothes!" Liu Zhongxia laughed unnaturally, couldn't say anything, only oh oh. Zhu Huaijing joked again in a low voice: "This must be someone's filial piety to his old man. He gave it to me, it can be said to be taken from the people and used for the people!" Liu Zhongxia also smiled, and oh a few times, suddenly felt anxious, clutching his stomach and saying that he wanted to go to the bathroom.Zhu Huaijing laughed to himself.I thought that this Liu Zhongxia must have seen Mayor Pi appreciate him so much, so he became jealous and lost his balance. Not long after Liu Zhongxia left, Xiao Xiong, the director of Wu County's Jingjing Office, called and said that the mobile phone had been fixed and he would send it right away.Zhu Huaijing looked helpless, so he had no choice but to say thank you.Not long after, Little Bear knocked on the door and came in.Xiaoxiong looked very attentive, took out the mobile phone from the bag with a smile, and handed it to Zhu Huaijing. Little Xiong said: "This is the best at present, Motorola, GSM. The mobile phone is replaced quickly, you can use it first, and then you can change it when there is a better one. You don't have to worry about the phone bill, we will settle the bill on a monthly basis. According to my policy, I just need to live." Zhu Huaijing praised: "Your Secretary Zhang is good at employing people! It is the most suitable to appoint you as the director of the Jingjing Office. Xiaoxiong, do a good job, you Secretary Zhang, we are old colleagues, I know him best, he is caring about people the most.” Little Xiong said, "It depends on how well you speak for me in front of Secretary Zhang." "Naturally. I am also very talented. Young people like you are my favorite." In fact, Zhu Huaijing is not a few years older than Xiong, but he speaks like an elder.There is no way, he is the leader in front of the bear. Little Bear sat for a while, said nothing to bother him, and left.Zhu Huaijing picked up his cell phone and called Yuqin."A friend gave me a mobile phone and I think the first call should be to you," he said. Yuqin laughed and said, "Look at your complacent look, you look like a child." Zhu Huaijing pretended to be angry and said, "You are so numb, people think of you all the time! You came to make fun of me!" Yuqin said softly: "Fool, I am naturally happy!" Hearing Yuqin's voice, Zhu Huaijing knew that there was someone around her, so he didn't say much.Next, he wanted to hang up another call, but he couldn't remember who to call.After thinking for a long time, he remembered Li Mingxi, and hung up.But no one answered for a long time.Suddenly it occurred to me that this lunatic had gone to Beijing, and I didn't see him sending the painting for Secretary-General Liu.It's been a long time without a single call, what a lunatic!After a while, I sighed again in my heart: I wanted to call, but I couldn't think of a few people.I have too few friends, and it's too lonely to live in this world!Originally there was only Li Mingxi, but now he has Yuqin, and by the way, there is also Zeng Li, who can also speak the truth.Other than that, there is no one else. This morning, the first draft of the government work report was finalized.Secretary-General Gu and Secretary-General Liu were present in person.Secretary-General Gu just expressed condolences to everyone, saying that everyone has worked hard during this period.He said that there is still a meeting to attend, so he will not stay and finalize the draft with everyone. Secretary Liu stayed behind and listened to Liu Zhongxia read the report word by word.Secretary-General Liu also had a background in writing materials, and he was very proficient in writing. He listened and suggested revisions.Liu Zhongxia stopped at any time, waiting for the two section chiefs to revise according to Secretary-General Liu's opinion, and then he continued to read.In this way, before eleven o'clock, Liu Zhongxia finished reading, and the first draft was finalized.In fact, Secretary-General Liu's so-called finalized draft is only a preliminary finalized draft, and it will only count if it is finalized with the mayor. After finalizing the draft, Secretary-General Liu did not leave immediately, but talked with everyone, and the atmosphere was very good.Everyone can't help but compliment Secretary-General Liu for his excellent pen, and the writing is different after he has passed through his hands.Secretary-General Liu just waved his hands, saying where. At this time, the waiter delivered today's newspapers, one copy of "People's Daily" and one copy of "Jingdu Daily". Secretary-General Liu and Liu Zhongxia each read one copy.The others didn't have newspapers to read, and couldn't walk away, so they just watched the two of them read newspapers dryly.The newspaper happened to publish the "Government Work Report" at the National People's Congress. Secretary-General Liu read it through and said: "The beginning of this article is 'please deliberate, and invite members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and other non-voting people to provide opinions', we Also according to the above formulation, change 'attendees' to 'attendees'." So the "personnel" was changed to "personnel", and the draft was finally finalized.Secretary-General Liu said that everyone has worked hard, so he got up and left.Liu Zhongxia asked Secretary-General Liu to have lunch before leaving. He said there was still entertainment, thank you. Everyone stood up and watched Secretary-General Liu.Liu Zhongxia sent Secretary-General Liu to the door, and shook hands to say goodbye.Zhu Huaijing didn't want to offside, so he just stood behind Liu Zhongxia and smiled.Secretary-General Liu waved to everyone in the corridor and turned around.But he had only walked a few steps before turning back to call Zhu Huaijing and beckoning him.Zhu Huaijing went up and asked Secretary-General Liu what instructions he had?Secretary-General Liu put one hand on Zhu Huaijing's shoulder, continued to walk forward for a while, and then said: "Huaijing, the Qin Gongchun you brought last time worked well. I didn't believe it before, and I didn't use it. This time Once used, it’s really good, and the spirit is much better.” Zhu Huaijing understood and said, "I'm getting some boxes." Secretary-General Liu said: "Then please. How much is a box? I have to pay for it myself. How about I give you two hundred yuan first?" Secretary-General Liu said and pulled out his pocket. Zhu Huaijing quickly took Secretary-General Liu's hand and said, "No hurry, Secretary-General Liu, you are not too serious." Secretary-General Liu turned his face to look at him and smiled amiably.What should be said is done, there is no other topic.Secretary-General Liu just walked with his head held high and his chest held high.Zhu Huaijing didn't stop, nor did he follow, it was very embarrassing.He wanted to just send it to the elevator and forget it.But Secretary-General Liu did not take the elevator, but the stairs.Zhu Huaijing had no choice but to follow him down the stairs.Fortunately, it was only on the third floor, and it quickly went downstairs.The driver was waiting in the lobby. When he saw Secretary-General Liu, he hurried over and asked if he should go? Zhu Huaijing sent Secretary-General Liu to the car and opened the door for him.Secretary-General Liu slipped in politely, and without looking at Zhu Huaijing, he spoke in a vague and incomprehensible manner.Zhu Huaijing closed the car door for him, and had to wave goodbye through the car glass. Zhu Huaijing was the only one in the elevator, so he couldn't help laughing at himself.Thinking of Secretary-General Liu's walking gait, and then associating with what he said to change "personnel" into "personnel", there seems to be an inexplicable sense of humor.Is it true that those who walk without paying attention to their gait are "personnel", and those who walk squarely are "personnel"? Zhu Huaijing went upstairs to his room, and soon Liu Zhongxia came over and said that the first draft of the report was tentatively finalized, did the team withdraw?Zhu Huaijing smiled and said, it's up to you.The two then discussed that everyone would stay here for one more night and check out early tomorrow morning. While the two were talking, Zhu Huaijing's cell phone rang, and it turned out to be Fang Mingyuan calling.Fang Mingyuan said that Mayor Pi wanted to meet Yuan Xiaoqi tonight. Zhu Huaijing asked deliberately: "Mayor Pi is back? What time? Nine o'clock in the evening, okay. See you in Building No. 8." Liu Zhongxia's ears were pricked up, but he just pretended that he didn't hear anything.After Zhu Huaijing finished answering the phone, he said as if nothing had happened: "It's almost time for dinner, are you going to go down to eat? Let's go, go down?" Zhu Huaijing went downstairs side by side with Liu Zhongxia, and hung up Song Daqing's cell phone while walking: "Hello, old Song? I'm Zhu Huaijing, that's right. The thing I talked about last time is scheduled to be tonight." Lao Song said: "Really? Good! Are you free? Are you coming out for a get-together with us? We haven't had dinner together for a long time." Zhu Huaijing said: "Forget it, I'm walking to the restaurant, I'll have dinner soon." Lao Song said: "I know the taste of Jingyuan. It's tasteless to eat there every day. Come out, I'll pick you up right away." Zhu Huaijing hesitated for a moment, then said, "If you insist on being so polite, that's fine. I'll wait for you in the lobby. But don't invite anyone else today; do you understand what I mean?" Zhu Huaijing put away the phone, looking sorry and sad, shook his head at Liu Zhongxia.Liu Zhongxia joked: "It's so painful when someone treats you to dinner?" Zhu Huaijing still shook his head helplessly. Zhu Huaijing waited in the hall for a while, and Song Daqing drove up, and when he got out of the car, he stretched out his hand from afar.Zhu Huaijing pretended to be grand, holding his hand loosely with him, but smiling very politely on his face.His hands are cold and his face is hot, let Song Daqing think about it.Song Daqing was respectful, and shook his hand vigorously a few times. After getting in the car, Song Daqing asked where to go.Zhu Huaijing said that it is up to you to find a place, and today I will treat you.Song Daqing hurriedly said, how can there be any reason for you to treat guests?Zhu Huaijing said that since we are friends, don't pay attention to you and me. The two of them were courteous all the way, and they arrived at Xiamen Seafood Restaurant.Song Daqing said, "How about eating seafood?" "All right, let's eat seafood." Zhu Huaijing replied.In fact, he was a little nervous.The seafood in Jingdu is frighteningly expensive, and few people pay for it themselves.But he really wanted to invite Song Daqing in his heart, because Simao's affairs were all done by helping him to speak out, so it was settled so well. The two chose a seat to sit down, and the lady handed over the menu.The boss here, Song Daqing, didn't know him either, so he only asked Zhu Huaijing to order.Zhu Huaijing was humble.The two pushed for a while, and Zhu Huaijing said, "Let me order. Anyway, it's agreed, and I'll treat you today." He then ordered gaiwei shrimp, sea crab, fragrant snails, oysters and so on.After ordering, he asked Song Daqing again: "How do you like to eat seafood? According to Jingdu's recipe, it's either spicy or numb. I don't like it. Why don't you boil it in clear water with only a little salt. Then add some condiments and put it aside. You can dip it in whatever you like." Song Daqing said that's fine.The waitress said that they have never done seafood like this, I'm afraid the master chef can't make it.Song Daqing couldn't hold back his demeanor anymore, and glared and said, "Idiot! Cooking seafood in clear water requires skill? Are you afraid that you don't know how to charge? I'm all meat, and I'll be slaughtered by you!" He stroked his sleeves as he spoke, Showing his muscular shoulders. Seeing that he was a policeman, the lady didn't dare to say anything more, she just said sorry, with a smile on her face.Asked again what kind of drink.Song Daqing asked if he should drink some white wine?Zhu Huaijing said beer, and he has to go to work in the afternoon.The young lady moved her mouth a few times as she turned to walk away.Seeing him, Song Daqing stopped the young lady and asked, "Are you still yelling? What are you yelling about?" The young lady hurriedly turned around and bowed her head to make amends, saying that she didn't shout.Zhu Huaijing just smiled and said, "Old Song, be gentle, miss!" After saying that, he waved his hand to let the lady in. Song Daqing said in a low voice: "Who knows if she is a young lady or something! I will know when I catch her someday." At this time, a young man came over, nodded to Song Daqing, and said, "Oh, Director Song, you are here." When Song Daqing raised his head, his face was not very hot, but his nose was humming.The young man was passing cigarettes to light the fire, flattering too much.Song Daqing lit his cigarette, took a deep breath, and said, "Go, I'll get together with my friends." The young man nodded and said, "Then I'm going? I still have a few friends over there." Zhu Huaijing saw that the scene was a bit strange, so he asked who this person was.Song Daqing smiled, and said: "I told you, don't get excited. You're a rotten boy. Last time your cousin got beaten unjustly, you blamed them. The main leaders of them are still locked up. Just now this guy , and the few over there, the circumstances were lighter, they were only locked up for a week and then released." Zhu Huaijing couldn't help but look back at them again, and saw that the man with a lean horse face in the middle was the man who tricked him with a fake gold chain at the train station last time.The man seemed to recognize him too, his eyes dodging. After a while, the lady brought the food and beer up, and the two started drinking.Zhu Huaijing deliberately didn't mention Mayor Pi's meeting with Yuan Xiaoqi for the time being, and Song Daqing didn't want to ask about it.After drinking a few glasses of beer, Zhu Huaijing said, "Don't let him take other people there." He just said this, without uttering another word, and did not mention Yuan Xiaoqi's name. "All right!" Song Daqing replied. After drinking a few more glasses, Zhu Huaijing was shocked again, saying, "Tell him not to show off." Song Daqing didn't know what Zhu Huaijing was talking about for a moment, he stared blankly for a while, and then realized, "Oh, yes, I told him that." Zhu Huaijing has always been so mysterious, making Song Daqing feel that this matter is really serious and important.Only then did Zhu Huaijing get up casually, and said: "Being a leader has difficulties in being a leader. Let me tell you a true story. When I was the former mayor, there was a middle school below that had newly built a school building. I would like to ask the leader to name the school. There was a teacher Just bragging, saying that the mayor is his relative, he can go to the mayor. The school entrusted him to find the mayor. He sneaked into our office building somehow, and has been hiding in the toilet, thinking about your mayor No matter what, I have to come out to relieve my hand, right? It’s almost time to get off work, and finally waited until the mayor went to the toilet to urinate, so he came out and stood at the door of the toilet and waited. As soon as the mayor came out, he went forward and shook the mayor’s hand, saying that the mayor Hello, I am the principal of a certain middle school in a certain county. We have newly built a school building. Please mention the name of the school. The mayor didn’t react for a while, was startled, and quickly backed away. Later, he saw that it was a middle school principal. Very politely asked him to leave the name, address and name of the school. The whole society should attach importance to education, let alone the mayor of a city? He worked hard for the education cause and sent it to him. Now this teacher has become a figure in the county. Within a few years, he has gone from an ordinary teacher to the principal of a middle school and the director of the education bureau. But this person is The villain is successful, greedy and crazy. Last year, he was sentenced to prison due to economic problems. The Qingshui Yamen of the Education Bureau may not be cleared. At the beginning, the leaders of the county prevented him from being a relative of the mayor, so it was difficult to start. But the people were angry It was so big that the county had to report the case. The higher-ups found it strange that it would take so much effort to investigate and deal with the county education bureau chief? Later, when the truth came out, they realized that there was such an ironic twist in the middle. So, It is a very serious matter for the leader to meet someone, and we must be cautious. Otherwise, we are responsible for embarrassing the leader. " Song Daqing thought it was funny when he heard such a story.But seeing that Zhu Huaijing smiled and then became serious, he just smiled a little and got serious.Zhu Huaijing just jokingly said a few words for a while, and became serious for a while, so the atmosphere of the conversation between the two of them also made him fiddle with the waves.