Chapter 21 Chapter 21
After the Spring Festival, on the eighth day of the first lunar month, the Municipal People's Assembly officially opened.Everyone knows that Pied Qiu must be the mayor.But before that, there were still many rumors from the outside world. Some said that this one would be the mayor, and some said that that would be the mayor.Zhu Huaijing knew the inside story, but when people asked him who was the mayor, he just smiled and said that he was elected by the deputies of the National People's Congress.Others only thought he was keeping secret or joking.
As a staff member of the conference, Zhu Huaijing participated in the activities of the Ruoyou regional delegation.This happened to be his hometown.Zhang Tianqi is a representative of the Municipal People's Congress and also attended the meeting.The main task of the staff is to distribute conference documents, record conference speeches, and compile and distribute conference briefings.
On the first day the representative reported for duty, Zhu Huaijing went to visit Zhang Tianqi.The two said some polite words, and Zhu Huaijing felt that he should go and see Wu Zhiren and Ge Jianyuan.Wu Zhiren is the head of the delegation if there is a prefectural committee secretary.Ge Jianyuan is the commissioner of Ruoyou Administrative Office.Zhang Tianqi understood, and said, "You go, you are both old leaders, you should go and see. The two of us don't care, come and sit if you have time."
Zhu Huaijing knocked on the door and went in. Wu Zhiren and Ge Jianyuan happened to be there, and they stood up and shook hands with him.Zhu Huaijing and Wu Ge didn't have a close friendship, so what they said was only on the scene.The three of them were being polite when someone knocked on the door.Ge Jianyuan hurried to open the door.It was Mayor Pi Dai and his secretary Fang Mingyuan who came in.Mayor Pi was very enthusiastic. He cupped his hands and said, "You two have worked hard on the road. Oh, and Xiao Zhu is here?" They shook hands one by one.Everyone asked Mayor Pi to sit down.
"Is the road okay?" Mayor Pi asked with concern.
Wu Zhiren replied: "It's easy to walk. The city government has been very effective in infrastructure construction in recent years, especially the changes in road traffic. It can be said that if we go to the city, it will take at least six Hours, how long the traffic jam may take. Now it will take two hours at most. This shows that the current government team is a hard-working team and a strong team.” Wu Zhiren easily turned the polite words of the meeting into flattery.Zhu Huaijing could tell that he was flirting with Mayor Pi.
Ge Jianyuan hurriedly nodded in agreement: "That's right. This also shows that the government's authority has been strengthened, and all aspects of work are being handled smoothly."
Mayor Pi said modestly: "I still have to accept the review of the people's representatives."
Wu Zhiren understood what Mayor Pi was implying, and hurriedly said: "Mayor Pi, I guarantee with party spirit that I will definitely uphold the organization's intentions and vote for you."
"Yes, I will vote for you." Ge Jianyuan also said.
Mayor Pi put on a joking tone and said, "Not only must you guarantee yourself, but you must also guarantee your delegation!"
Wu Ge and Wu Ge hurriedly said of course.In this way, from pleasantries to secret glances and public showdown, it was completed in just a few minutes.Mayor Pi was relieved, and left after a few more polite words.
After a while, Deputy Mayor Sima knocked on the door again and came in.Seeing him, Zhiren Wu hurriedly cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Mayor Sima, Commissioner Ge and I promise to vote for you." It seems that Zhiren Wu and Deputy Mayor Sima are very casual.
Deputy Mayor Sima shook hands with Wu Ge and the two of them, and said with a smile, "it's hard to be human. You guys are here, but I won't come to see you. You say I'm arrogant. Come and see me? Say I'm a fool." Here comes the ballot."
Wu Zhiren quickly became serious and said: "I just mentioned to Commissioner Ge that the current government team is indeed strong and powerful. It sounds good to your face. Since you have been in charge of finance and trade, you have shown great concern and support for our region. I will show you everywhere! How are the leaders and comrades? Where's the ticket?"
Deputy Mayor Sima shook his head and said with a smile: "I accept the choice of the people's representatives. Okay, you guys rest." Deputy Mayor Sima seemed to see Zhu Huaijing only now, waved his hand at him, and left.
Zhu Huaijing felt a little embarrassed sitting here, so he left.After going out, I saw a deputy mayor knocking on the door of a room.Zhu Huaijing wanted to visit some old friends again, but found that today was not a day for visiting, so he had no choice but to go back to his room.I think the leaders of the city government have worked hard these days.During the National People's Congress, in order to prevent people from colluding and engaging in non-organizational activities, we made a fuss about the arrangement of residence.Intentionally let the representatives live scattered, all the major hotels in the southeast and northwest of Jingdu are occupied.If there are any regional delegations, the Pegasus Hotel is very remote, at the foot of Jingshan Mountain in the north of the city.If the leading comrades want to visit the representatives, they have to shuttle in Jingdu City, which is also very hard.Zhu Huaijing didn't know if something would happen tonight, so he didn't dare to leave here.I haven't been to Yuqin's place for several days, and I really miss her.He hung up the phone and spent some time with Yuqin.
This time the National People's Congress was held peacefully, and Pi Deqiu was elected as the mayor, and Comrade Cheng Ren, the former deputy mayor in charge of agriculture, was appointed as the executive deputy mayor.A deputy mayor was elected, and several others remained elected.It's just that during the meeting, a delegation made an impromptu motion, proposing Deputy Mayor Sima as a candidate for mayor. After organizing work, Sima himself declared that he had given up.Not too many tidbits.Therefore, this is a rally of unity, a rally of victory.But since then, the relationship between Mayor Pi and Deputy Mayor Sima has become delicate.But what people felt was that Sima respected Mayor Pi more, and Mayor Pi treated Sima more politely.Later, some good people had nothing to do after eating, saying that if Sima insisted on being selected by the people's representatives, he might be able to take the skin and replace him.This word reached Mayor Pi's ears somehow, and Mayor Pi laughed it off.Someone passed Mayor Pi's smile to Sima, and Sima snorted and laughed.Sima's laugh twisted and twisted and spread to Mayor Pi. Mayor Pi was not happy because Sima snorted when he laughed, so he didn't even smile, just snorted softly.That's all for later.
This afternoon is the last discussion of the meeting, and the meeting will adjourn tomorrow morning.Wu Zhiren presided over the discussion, and the city leader who participated in the discussion was Ming Kuangzheng, deputy director of the Municipal People's Congress.At the beginning of the discussion, Zhang Tianqi spoke first.People with experience in the officialdom will be the first to speak in this kind of meeting.Because this kind of discussion has no practical significance, it is just going through the motions and expressing a position.There are only a few words to express your stance. It is better to say it sooner rather than later, so as not to repeat the wisdom of others, and it can appear more positive.Zhang Tianqi said: "This People's Congress was very successful, mainly reflected in three 'good': a good leading government team was elected, a good government work report was deliberated and passed, and an enthusiastic NPC deputies were released at the meeting. It’s a good meeting style to participate in politics. The more happy I am in this meeting, the more comfortable I am. The more enthusiastic I am, the more... the more energetic I am. I really can’t sit still, I just hope to go back soon , bring back the spirit of the meeting, and convey it to the people of the whole county..."
When Zhang Tianqi was speaking, Wu Zhiren was smoking a cigarette calmly, and Ming Kuang was flipping through the documents in hand, so it was unclear whether they were listening carefully.All the attendees were lazily leaning on the sofa with empty expressions.The meeting has been going on for eight days, and the seminars have been held no less than ten times. It seems that everyone is a little tired.At this time, a reporter from the TV station came in, and everyone subconsciously raised their spirits and sat up straight.Wu Zhiren immediately put down Erlang's legs, straightened his waist, twisted the cigarette butt into the ashtray, took Zhang Tianqi's talk, and said: "Comrade Tianqi said well. The Municipal People's Congress has decided on the economic and social development of our city in the next five years." What should we do if we have an area? For the work in the next five years, the prefectural committee has made a special study, focusing on the "three ones", that is, to develop a piece of mountains, heal a piece of water, and open up a piece of market. Go back In the future, we will combine the spirit of this people's meeting, enrich the opinions of our prefectural committee, and further study work ideas." Wu Zhiren said this, and the TV reporter's video was over, and he said politely: "Comrade Tianqi continued to say Let's go." All the people immediately looked like actors who had taken off their make-up, and their faces became tired and pimples.
Zhu Huaijing saw this scene and thought it was very funny.Leading comrades are no more polite than film and television actors to steal the scene.Originally, Ming Kuangzheng should be the first to be on camera, but he is only a deputy director of the Municipal People's Congress, and Wu Zhiren is not so polite.After Wu Zhiren took the conversation, Zhu Huaijing saw that Ming Kuangzheng's face was not very good, his eyelids drooped, and he glanced at Wu Zhiren calmly, then put down the document at hand, took out his notebook, and wrote something on it.In this way, when Ming Kuangzheng appeared on TV tonight, he was just listening carefully to the representatives' opinions, while Wu Zhiren was elated and talking freely.But what Ming Kuangzheng wrote in the notebook, only God knows.Maybe he didn't write anything, just pretending to draw.Zhu Huaijing thought to himself, Ming Kuangzheng was angry, blamed Wu Zhiren for stealing the camera, and would write down his speech?Besides, the camera lights made him dizzy.
When he was about to get off work the next afternoon, Zhu Huaijing received a call from Zhang Tianqi, saying that he had something to trouble him.Zhu Huaijing went to the room where Zhang Tianqi lived.The National People's Congress has disbanded, and the delegates have basically left.He was the only one left in Zhang Tianqi's room.His secretary and driver were already at the hotel outside.
"I'm sorry to trouble you all the time!" Zhang Tianqi said while holding Zhu Huaijing's hand.
Zhu Huaijing smiled and said, "Where did you talk about? You are my parent officer, who would I serve if I don't work for you? Tell me, what's the big deal?"
Zhang Tianqi poured tea for Zhu Huaijing, handed him a cigarette, lit it, and said: "It's not a big deal, it's just my own private matter. I have been studying for a master's degree in the School of Finance and Economics of your alma mater for the past two years. Essay. Worshiping the real Buddha in front of a real person, you know my article, it can’t be up to the grade. I made a rough first draft, I know I can’t pass it, I want to ask you to turn iron into gold.” Zhang Tianqi said and took it out of his briefcase Papers were taken out.
Zhu Huaijing took a look and saw that the title was "Research on the Current Situation and Countermeasures of Local Financial Resources Construction".He browsed casually, Zhang Tianqi seemed to have no idea, afraid that he would see something wrong, so he said modestly: "The article is not good, I made you laugh. Fortunately, you are an expert in finance, and you are also a master of writing. I'm counting on you." Zhu Huaijing flipped through it for a while, and saw that the material of the article was very informative, and the text of the article was also clean.I thought that this might not be Zhang Tianqi's own handwriting. If he can't write such an article, it must be done by his secretarial team.Zhu Huaijing has written bureaucratic articles for many years, and he is tired of such articles.But because of Zhang Tianqi's face, it was hard to shirk, so he said: "Secretary Zhang, you are too modest, this article is very good! You are a leader who is directly engaged in economic work and has a wealth of actual conditions. Academic scholars like this article It is far beyond the reach of the dust. I believe that the viewpoints you put forward are refreshing to them. I said that’s all right, but you must say that I am lazy. Then I will use it to learn. Is there a time requirement?”
Zhang Tianqi said: "There is plenty of time. I won't reply until July, but I have to submit it to my supervisor in May. There are still three or four months, so there is no rush. I still need to trouble you to meet my supervisor with me today." Mr. He Fangru. I visited him the day before the National People's Congress. I mentioned you occasionally, and then I realized that he was your mentor. He was very impressed with you and admired you. I have been with him for almost two years I know that this gentleman has a weird personality, and he never speaks well of a person lightly."
"Well, I also just want to visit Mr. He." Zhu Huaijing said.He understood what Zhang Tianqi meant.He Fangru is a senior professor of the School of Finance and the current vice president.With Mr. He's earnestness in his studies and his rigor, Zhang Tianqi can't even think about establishing any personal relationship with him.But generally, people who are used to being in the officialdom want to rely on some kind of relationship to make things happen.This seems to have become the mindset of people in officialdom.Moreover, the more powerful people are, the less they believe that there are unfair relationships in the world, so the more powerful people are keen to engage in relationships.Knowing that Mr. He appreciated him so much, Zhu Huaijing was also a little moved.In fact, he has been transferred to Jingdu for so many years, and he only visited him once when he first arrived.If you are in officialdom and you don't often go to other people's places, it means that you have two minds.
At this time, Zhang Tianqi's secretary Xiao Tang knocked on the door and came in, greeted Zhu Huaijing warmly, and then asked Zhang Tianqi if he was going down for dinner?Zhang Tianqi raised his wrist to look at his watch, and said go ahead.
Zhu and Zhang walked side by side in front, and Xiao Tang walked behind, his steps seem cautious.In the elevator, Zhang Tianqi and Zhu Huaijing talked about the differences between people in the county, but their words were cryptic, but they understood.Xiao Tang actually understood, so he pretended to be stupid.After getting out of the elevator, I saw someone greeting me from afar.It turned out to be Li Dagen, director of the Wu County Public Security Bureau, Du Shu, a reporter from the county radio and television station, and Xiong Keguang, the class teacher stationed in Jing.They are all old acquaintances, shaking hands and saying hello to each other.Zhu Huaijing was originally the leader of Wu County, and these people inevitably showed respect.But there was another person smiling beside him, Zhu Huaijing felt strange.Zhang Tianqi saw it, and hurriedly introduced him, "Oh, that's right, you don't know Director Zhu, right? Jiang Yongfu, an advanced private business owner in Wu County, known as the general." Zhang Tianqi smiled when he introduced Boss Jiang , but as soon as the introduction was over, his expression immediately became serious.Zhu Huaijing felt that Zhang Tianqi's face was very playful and thought-provoking.He didn't want to be too enthusiastic, reached out to shake Jiang Yongfu, and said hello, hello flatly, but he admired this man's energy in his heart.In the past few years in Wu County, when you mention Jiang Yongfu, others may not know it, but when you mention the general, it is like thunder.He is the owner of a private enterprise that has sprung up in recent years. He started his business in construction, and later he also engaged in construction materials, catering services, and entertainment industries.
After everyone exchanged pleasantries, the general asked, "Where are you going?" Zhang Tianqi put his hands behind his back, and without looking at the general, he only asked Zhu Huaijing, "What does Director Zhu mean?" Let the guest do as he pleases." The general said, "How about going to Tianyuan?" Everyone said, let's go to Tianyuan.So the group headed for Tianyuan Hotel in three small cars.According to the current fashion, when leading cadres go out on business, there will always be a group of people cheering and hugging.If the leader is going to a meeting and the people who come with him cannot stay in the hotel arranged by the meeting, they can find a hotel nearby to stay, and the leader is on call.Leaders usually like to bring three kinds of people, bosses, police officers and reporters.Today is all three kinds of people.But today there is really no need for this reporter, and since he is not active in the county, there is no news to get.Maybe Du Shu and the secretary were following closely, and he came after finding a reason.No one else was in the car.Zhang Tianqi talked to Zhu Huaijing again about his postgraduate study: "I don't really want to follow this trend. But I'm just a junior college student, and to walk on the stage now, at least an undergraduate student can be justified. I just want to supplement my diploma. Later, Thinking, it takes two years to complete the undergraduate course, and two years to study the master’s degree, so why not just complete it in one go? It’s not a loss when I actually get it. The tutor is strict, and I really learned something in the past two years!”
Zhu Huaijing actually knows what it is to be a graduate student, but it's just a diploma, and it's just a face-lifting job. Who can study hard?It can be seen that Zhang Tianqi was expressing emotion, of course he had no choice but to be personal, and said: "Yes, Secretary Zhang has so many years of practical experience, and learning theory is incomparable to others. I think we used to study, from books to books, from From concept to concept, rote memorization is miserable. If I go back to study now, the effect will definitely be different.”
When they arrived at Tianyuan Hotel, the hostess smiled and led them to the second floor.Miss Manners was too tall, and Zhu Huaijing felt oppressed behind her, and almost felt short of breath.I wondered why the hostesses in the hotel had to recruit such tall ones?baffling!It shows that the operator does not understand the psychology of customers.
Miss etiquette led them into a box just like Xiangxuan.Everyone sat down on the sofa in the corner first.The general nodded and smiled, and asked, "What do you leaders want to eat?" He was asking everyone, but he only looked at Zhang Tianqi.Zhang Tianqi said: "Xiao Jiang, you can arrange it." After speaking, he lamented to Zhu Huaijing that ordering food is a very troublesome thing.The general saw that Zhang Tianqi was talking to Zhu Huaijing, so he called the waiter who took the order to the table, and the two discussed in low voices.After the general arranged the meals, Zhu Huaijing came over to pass the cigarettes, and Zhu Huaijing said, "Lao Jiang, don't be too polite, just eat something casually." The general hurriedly said yes, casually.
After chatting for a while, the dishes began to be served, and everyone sat down politely.The first course was a few cold dishes.The general asked what wine to drink.Zhang Tianqi said it depends on Director Zhu's interest.Zhu Huaijing originally liked to drink Wuliangye, but he knew that Zhang Tianqi liked to drink Moutai, so he ordered Moutai.
The lady took Moutai.Just about to open the bottle, Zhang Tianqi said to slow down, and motioned for the lady to take it over to have a look.Zhang Tianqi took a closer look at the wine bottle and said with a smile: "Miss, you can't play fake, there are city leaders present here." The lady smiled and said: "Sir, we absolutely do not have fake wine here. But do you have any questions about this bottle of wine?" In case of doubt, we can exchange another bottle. Do you think it will work?"
As soon as the lady left, Zhang Tianqi chuckled softly and said, "This bottle of wine is 100% fake. It's too shameful to use fake wine to coax us Director Zhu." Zhu Huaijing shook his head and said, "Where is it! What am I, Mr. Zhu? It's just that they played tricks in front of Secretary Zhang, and they didn't know Mount Tai."
After a while, the lady changed the bottle of wine and came in, followed by a gentleman in a suit and leather shoes.The gentleman came over and cupped his hands and said, "Welcome everyone!" After finishing speaking, he handed over his business card.After looking at it, I realized it was the manager of the restaurant, Hao Chi.Zhang Tianqi introduced Zhu Huaijing: "This is Director Zhu of the Finance and Trade Department of the Municipal Government Office." Zhu Huaijing hurriedly introduced Zhang Tianqi: "This is Wu County Party Secretary, Secretary Zhang." They exchanged business cards.
Manager Hao was very polite and said that if there is anything wrong, please feel free to bring it up.He said a few words on the scene, then held Zhu Huaijing's hand and said, "Director Zhu, please give me some guidance! I have many friends in the city government, and they often come to play." He then mentioned the names and official positions of several people.Fang Mingyuan was also mentioned.Some Zhu Huaijing knew, and some he didn't.For everyone Zhu Huaijing knew, Manager Hao either didn't name all the departments, or promoted them all by one level.Fang Mingyuan became Secretary Fang.Zhu Huaijing just smiled and nodded, as if all the people in the city government were old friends with him.Manager Hao saw that he had said so many names of government officials in one breath, and Zhu Huaijing knew them all, as if he had met a bosom friend, and felt that he was very respectable.
After all, Manager Hao knew that it would be inconvenient for him to stay in this situation for a long time, so with a few more words of politeness, please take it easy, greet the young lady well, and walk away.
The lady poured wine, and Zhu Huaijing asked Zhang Tianqi: "Is this wine okay?" Zhang Tianqi saw that the lady stepped aside, and said softly: "No problem. I have actually dealt with this manager Hao many times, but he has been socializing. There are too many people here, and I have no memory. I have discovered their rule a long time ago, if the fake Moutai can't fool them, Manager Hao will personally greet them."
Zhu Huaijing smiled and said: "It's nothing to think about it too much. If you really think about it, it will be very unpleasant. You think, I spent a lot of money to invite my friends here to drink Moutai. It's delicious, but not Knowing that they have been tricked. But these smiling ladies know the inside story, they look at these gentlemen who feel good about themselves, happily drinking fake Moutai, don’t they sneer?"
After Zhu Huaijing finished speaking, Zhang Tianqi smiled politely, raised his cup again, and said, "Xiao Jiang is the host today, and I will borrow flowers to present Buddha, and first offer a cup to Director Zhu."
Zhu Huaijing said he didn't dare, and suggested that everyone raise their glasses together.So everyone raised their glasses together.The first glass of wine was naturally drained in one gulp.The main dishes came up one after another, including high-end dishes such as canned chicken, Wuchang fish, Chinese soft-shelled turtle, and Jiwei shrimp, as well as various seasonal side dishes.The scene of toasting is of course very lively.Although Zhu Huaijing was mainly invited today, those present only paid him a symbolic respect, and most of them paid respects to Zhang Tianqi.Only Xiong Keguang seemed to really respect Zhu Huaijing and offered to toast him many times.Zhang Tianqi seemed to sense that Zhu Huaijing was being left out, so he covered his cup and said seriously, "Everyone, please clarify the subject further! Today I invite Director Zhu, don't keep toasting me." Everyone knows that Zhang Tianqi, despite his serious expression, But he was joking, so he laughed, saying how dare he neglect Director Zhu?So I have to respect Zhu Huaijing again.Zhu Huaijing felt that this wine seemed to be to be respected by others, and he was very worried, so he refused to serve the glass lightly.The scene froze.Zhu Huaijing didn't want to be seen as narrow-minded, so he just said: "Everyone, please drink. I don't think Secretary Zhang and I should drink too much today. We have something to do. Let's have fun." Zhang Tianqi understood what Zhu Huaijing meant, and said: "Yes, yes, enjoy yourself. Director Zhu and I can do our own thing." They both had to visit Professor He Fangru after a while. They drank too much and came to the door reeking of alcohol, which was not very good.
The general said: "The two leaders are right. But Director Zhu's drinking capacity is more or less limited to one or two glasses. Let me toast you a glass to save face."
Zhu Huaijing looked embarrassed on purpose, and held up the wine glass helplessly.When the cup was gone, the general hurriedly said thank you.
Zhang Tianqi turned his head and talked to Zhu Huaijing: "I have made a rule in the county that when receiving guests, our own people are not allowed to toast each other. Is that okay? Look, look, these people will forget the family rules when they come out with me." .”
Li Dagen took the glass and said: "Director Zhu, you are my old leader, I must respect this glass of wine."
Zhu Huaijing laughed and said, "I just heard that Secretary Zhang revealed your internal policies, and the wine table was unanimous to the outside world. I can't imagine whether you are toasting me or punishing me. It's like two armies confronting each other. You and I are fighting alone today. No matter how hard I fight, I will be defeated." When Zhu Huaijing said this, he immediately realized that the joke was too much and would embarrass Zhang Tianqi.But the words have been spoken, and it is difficult to take back the water, and there is no room for hesitation and ambiguity.He had no choice but to finish speaking calmly, and then laughed heartily.With his smile, the atmosphere became more natural.Zhang Tianqi had no choice but to say that Chief Zhu had a sharp mouth.
Li Dagen said: "Jokes are jokes, but wine still needs to be respected."
Zhu Huaijing raised his glass and said, "I have something to say beforehand, so I'll only drink this one. The general is the host, so I can't help but drink the wine he just toasted; how old is Li Li, he is the boss, so I have no choice but to obey. Others You are all little brothers, forgive me for being rude, I won't drink with you." After saying that, he clinked glasses with Li Dagen and finished.
At this time, Zhu Huaijing remembered that he should call Professor He, otherwise it would be too presumptuous.
"Mr. He? Hello, hello! I'm Zhu Huaijing. I want to visit you. Is it convenient? I'm here with a friend who is also your student. He is Comrade Zhang Tianqi, secretary of the Wu County Party Committee in my hometown!" Looking at Zhu Huaijing From his expression, he knew that Professor He welcomed his visit very much.
Zhang Tianqi and Zhu Huaijing said they would stop drinking, no matter how much they asked everyone to take care of themselves, they would not be able to do so.After hearing Zhu Huaijing's phone call, they didn't dare to drink more.After a while, the seats were over.
After leaving the hotel lobby, Zhang Tianqi only walked side by side with Zhu Huaijing, preparing to get on the bus together to the School of Finance and Economics, and did not say hello to the others.Li Dagen and the others looked at a loss, standing aside not knowing what to say.Zhu Huaijing felt a little sorry when he saw them, so he went up to shake hands with them one by one.They said they would not be with me, not with me.Zhu Huaijing said thank you for your hard work, you should go back to the hotel and rest.It was a little funny in my heart.No one asked you to accompany you?He shook hands with Xiong Keguang more enthusiastically, and told Xiong to find him if he had anything to do.He could see that among these people, only Xiao Xiong was more sincere to him, the others were all focused on practical philosophy, and Zhang Tianqi was the only one in their eyes.They knew too well the principles of county magistrates and current officials, and they knew that no matter how warm they were with Zhu Huaijing, it was meaningless.And Zhang Tianqi's smile will make them flattered, and they will almost break out in a cold sweat when he sneezes.
Taking refuge is the beginning of betrayal!
Zhu Huaijing got into the car and suddenly remembered such a sentence.He couldn't remember which celebrity's aphorism it was, or whether it was his own accidental inspiration.But this sentence is indeed true.Since it is a refuge, there is no personality, it is only for profit.So whoever seeks refuge for profit today, he will still betray for profit tomorrow.Thinking about this, Zhu Huaijing didn't think of abstract logical deduction, but of familiar faces.It is these faces that perform the comedy of defection and betrayal every day.
"Professor He is very rigorous, just like his knowledge. Such intellectuals are really what Mr. Lu Xun said, and they are the backbone of the nation." Zhang Tianqi sighed.
Zhu Huaijing knew that Zhang Tianqi was just looking for something to say, because he had said this many times.He thought maybe it was because he was so absorbed in his inner feelings just now that he didn't say a word, and the atmosphere was a bit dull.
"Yes, the backbone of the nation." Zhu Huaijing sighed in agreement, and suddenly remembered a humorous example.He thought, a real intellectual like Professor He is the backbone of the nation, so what are people like us?I'm afraid it's the tailbone!The tailbone is where the tail originally grew.The tail has degenerated, leaving behind such a useless thing that is neither hard nor soft.The tailbone looks like a sign of evolution, but it is actually a sign of degeneration.Let's not talk about this thing's use, if you touch him even a little bit, it will hurt so much that your eyes will burst into tears.
The Finance Institute is a bit out of the way, and it took more than 30 minutes on the road to arrive.Upon knocking on the door, Professor He opened the door himself.
"Welcome!" Professor He stretched out his hands, shook hands with Zhu and Zhang, and invited them to sit down.Professor He has white hair, a thin face, and a suit that doesn't fit well.If he didn't know his identity, this appearance would look a bit down and out.
Mrs. Li, the teacher's wife, came out of the house with a happy face, greeted Zhang Tianqi, looked at Zhu Huaijing, and said, "You are fat."
"Food all day long and do nothing, how can there be someone who is not fat? The students are ashamed!" Zhu Huaijing joked.
Professor He shook his head and said, "No, no! Huai Jing, I understand you well. You study so diligently, and you must be dedicated to your work. How can you be careless? It's just that I believe that there are not many good cadres like you now. .”
Zhang Tianqi was a little cold on his own, so he echoed: "Dean He knows the students well. Huai Jing has worked with me for many years, and I know him too well. He is really a good comrade. It is Dean He who educated him well!" Zhang Tianqi seemed to be afraid of appearing disrespectful, so he insisted on calling Dean He.But when he was with Zhu Huaijing, they always called him Professor He.
Professor He snorted and smiled, and said, "Some of my students have become high-ranking officials, and some have become greedy. Who hasn't been taught by the teacher? Those who murdered and set fires were also taught by the teacher well?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Huaijing knew that Professor He still had that strange temper that could not be changed, so he quickly smoothed things over and said with a smile: "Mr. He always likes to joke. The two students sitting in front of you are very good people!"
Zhang Tianqi also laughed and said, "Where is it? It's still far from Dean He's request."
Professor He became serious and said, "Actually, the common people don't have too high demands on the officials. As long as they do something for the masses sincerely and don't take money, they will be fine. Now that conditions permit, there are high-end cars. You can sit down. If you have a good house, you can live in it. If you have good cigarettes and wine, you can smoke and drink. The leading comrades always say that they should share weal and woe with the masses. In fact, the common people do not ask cadres to crowd with them. Take the public bus, live in slums together, and share simple food and drink. It’s unreasonable for leaders, especially senior leaders, to sit on the bus every day. But we officials are not satisfied! I once supervised a graduate student, who was quite high-level The leader, he actually discussed with me the gap between his salary and that of civil servants in Western countries. He always thought that it was not worthwhile for him to be an official in China. I didn’t care whether he was a leader or not, and criticized him face to face. Don’t think about it, the salary of civil servants in Western countries It’s really high, with an annual salary of tens of thousands of dollars. However, people’s income is public, and they have to pay taxes, and they have to spend their own money to buy a house, a car, entertain guests, vacations, and travel. In short, they eat and drink all their lives Lazards have to rely on their own wages. What about our leaders? The house is a welfare housing, the car is owned by the government, and even travel abroad and entertainment are paid by the government. To raise a provincial and municipal leader, it takes a year at least. One million yuan. To raise a bureau-level leader, I am afraid it will cost half a million yuan a year. A county-level leader will not have a hundred to two hundred thousand yuan a year, and I am afraid it will not be so comfortable. This is not counting those Indescribable income! Our country is still so poor, the masses are still so poor, and the cadres are still not satisfied with this appearance? What's more, our leaders still say that they serve the people?"
The more Professor He spoke, the more angry he became, but Zhu Huaijing and Zhang Tianqi's faces became more and more uncomfortable.But Zhu Huaijing knew that Professor He had such a temper, and knew that he didn't treat him as a student that way, so he wasn't too embarrassed.Zhang Tianqi felt a little sweat on his back when he heard this, and his hands and feet were uncomfortable.The teacher's wife seemed to see Zhang Tianqi's embarrassment, and said that her husband just didn't talk about the road, and said some unpleasant things.Professor He stopped talking, but his expression was still bitter.Zhang Tianqi hurriedly pretended to be relaxed and admired, and said: "Where, Dean He's words are all good words, but it's a pity that many people can't hear such words. Dean He really deserves to be a professor of economic research. Insightful, persuasive. Seriously, I was inspired and educated to hear that."
Professor He was not modest, and just looked at Zhu Huaijing and said, "Huaijing, everyone is following the trend now, pursuing a master's degree or a doctorate degree. Why don't you come? It is very difficult for me to receive such a good student as you!"
After hearing this, Zhu Huaijing's ears turned red.Because these words hurt Zhang Tianqi's face too much.He was at a loss for words for a moment, but he didn't know how to smooth things over.On the contrary, Zhang Tianqi responded calmly and said: "Huai Jing's level is very high, so there is no need to study again. He has the original foundation, plus practical experience, and the level of a doctor is enough. Unlike me, who has not studied much. Books, if you don’t hurry up and fill them up, they will be eliminated by the times.”
Professor He didn't seem to care about Zhang Tianqi's words, he was only immersed in his own emotions, and said with a long sigh: "Nowadays, it is popular in society to say that masters and doctors walk all over the street, and experts and scholars are not as good as dogs. This is what the saying says. True or false. Things in China are strange. When it comes to respecting intellectuals, everyone becomes an intellectual. When it comes to judging professional titles, anyone can judge professors. When it comes to culture, drinking is wine culture, and eating is diet Culture, dressing is clothing culture, and even the unspeakable prostitution has become brothel culture. In the end, only intellectuals are left without culture.”
Zhu Huaijing saw that the conversation tonight was not very speculative, and he didn't know what other ugly words Professor He would say, so he deliberately changed the topic and asked him how the second elder was doing?Take care.They asked how their children were doing now.Professor He said that both his son and daughter have gone abroad to study, the son is in the United States and the daughter is in France.They have already married there, and they are afraid that they will never come back.When it comes to his children traveling far away, Professor He has a faint desolation on his face, but his mood is much better.Zhu Huaijing played up the topic of studying abroad, trying to cheer up Professor He.Unexpectedly, Professor He said: "My sons and daughters are qualified to study abroad by their own ability. , but racked their brains to send their children to capitalist countries. This is like the scenes we often see in movies in the past. Playboys, who seldom study seriously, rely on their fathers to get through the door and sharpen their heads to drill abroad."
Professor He's words were somewhat humorous, but also vivid. When it came to the escape of the enemy, he made his hands into pistols and danced a few times in the air.Both Zhu Huaijing and Zhang Tianqi couldn't help laughing.The scene was embarrassing, but the laughter diluted it.
Zhu Huaijing was always worried that Zhang Tianqi would be left out, and also worried that Professor He would say bad things again, so he deliberately chatted with his teacher's wife.The teacher's wife works in the library of the college, and she also likes Zhu Huaijing, a student.From time to time, Zhang Tianqi added a few words tactfully, dispelling his boredom.Professor He didn't care much about others. Seeing that he didn't have the time to talk at the moment, he closed his eyes slightly by himself, and tapped his hands on the edge of the sofa leisurely.
Zhu Huaijing saw Professor He's expression, which was an excuse to withdraw, and said, "It's getting late, we're leaving. Teacher He should also rest."
“就走？好好好好！有空就来坐坐啊。”贺教授猛然睁开眼睛，站起来同他二人握手。
分手时，贺教授又对朱怀镜说：“你有兴趣的话，还是来攻个学位吧。你要读就直接读博士，目前博士中间的假货毕竟还是少些。”
朱怀镜不知怎么回答，只好说谢谢贺老师器重。
一上车，张天奇就让司机开开音乐。车内马上就响起了李雪健沙哑的歌声：我们（呀）共产党人，好比那种（哇）子……
朱怀镜忍不住笑了起来，马上意识到自己的笑声会让张天奇多心的，就说：“李雪健演戏不错，唱歌不敢恭维。”
张天奇似乎情绪不在这上面，他微叹一声，感慨说：“怀镜呀，我总在思考这个问题：为什么我们共产党人总是费力不讨好呢？我们说要为人民服务，不是假话。绝大多数共产党人是这么做的。不争气的党员和领导干部确实有，但毕竟是少数。可我们的形象就是好不起来。像贺教授这样令人敬佩的专家学者，一般不会很意气地看问题的，他居然也是这个态度，就不能不叫人深思了。”
朱怀镜内心是不想谈这种严肃的问题的，但张天奇提起了，他也只好应付说：“是啊，只是真正意识到这一点的人只怕不多。上面就喜欢听好话。”
“是啊，像贺教授这样的高级知识分子的意见，上面就应该多听些。贺教授我真的很佩服。知识分子是有思维的，他们的信仰不会建立在盲目从之上，而是建立在理性分析之上。我们说共产党人好比种子，就该在这些知识分子中间去播种，去生根，去开花结果。他们是民族的精英分子啊！”张天奇说得还真有些动情。
朱怀镜猜得出他的心思。今天在贺教授家里，的确很让张天奇折面子。张天奇本是想让朱怀镜陪他来拜访一下，好让自己在贺教授心目中有个好印象，日后论文答辩时好过关些。哪知贺老先生就是不吃这一套。今天的拜访就显得有些弄巧成拙了。也可见平时贺教授根本就不把学生中的大小官员放在眼里的，张天奇一定也受过冷遇。张天奇心里一定不好受。他这种身份的人，平时哪受过这种委屈？要在过去，还会有上级领导批评一下，现在就连上级领导都很讲究所谓涵养了，不轻易对下级说句重话。可在贺教授面前，他只好忍气吞声了。朱怀镜听得出，张天奇越是不停地对贺教授表示敬意，说明他内心越是尴尬和愤恨。
张天奇坚持要把朱怀镜送到宿舍楼下才回宾馆。因为今晚的活动有些不是味道，分手时朱怀镜不知说什么好，就问张天奇是不是还在荆都呆几天？他得请一请，尽尽地主之谊。张天奇说：“还有几个事要办，还得活动几天。这几天就不麻烦你了，你忙你的吧。”
朱怀镜低头上楼，猛然想起张天奇前天在讨论会上的发言，不禁好笑。张天奇口口声声说，开了人大会，真的坐不住了，只想早点把会议精神带回去，带领全县人民大干。现在会开完了，他却不想走了。
最近朱怀镜很忙。五月份即将举办的商品交易会是荆都市一年一度的，现在是第十四届。朱怀镜抽调在商交会筹备办公室，负责内贸系统参会单位的总联络。办公地点设在南国大厦。朱怀镜基本上就在南国大厦上班，处里日常工作交给副处长邓才刚负责。有什么重要事情，朱怀镜才临时回去一下。处里现在除了随时听从领导差遣，就是编录全市财贸系统常用电话号码；汇编上年度中央、国务院和市里财贸方面的文件；在全市领导干部中开展财源建设征文活动。
星期五下午，飞人制衣公司老板裴大年到南国大厦找朱怀镜，想托他弄个好点的摊位，飞人制衣公司打算参加商品交易会。朱怀镜满口答应帮忙。事情说好后，他想起李明溪画展的事。为了给李明溪的画展筹资，朱怀镜找了几家企业老板，已经弄了五万多元。其实他咨询过，在荆都办个画展，两万来块钱也就够了。但裴大年既然上门来了，他想不妨说说这事。他就把文化搭台，经济唱戏的道理说了一通，再同裴大年商量，请他资助李明溪。朱怀镜知道裴大年忌讳人家标准地读他的姓，就总叫他贝老板，说：“贝老板，我们是朋友了，我说话就不绕弯子，也莫再说文化搭台，经济唱戏的大道理。这位画家李明溪先生是我一个朋友，皮市长最赏识他了。说得不好听，这人一肚子才气，就是缺钱。现在只要支持一把，让他红了，他也穷不到哪里去。”
既然说到这份上，裴大年也不好多说什么，只问：“是你的朋友，也就是我的朋友，你说，要多少？”
朱怀镜说：“我四处帮他化缘，已筹了一些了，还差万把块钱。”
裴大年豪爽一笑，说：“万把块钱？好说好说。你说要现金还是开支票？”他说着就要掏口袋。
朱怀镜忙摆摆手，说：“贝老板狗朋友，谢谢你了。钱先别急着给我。我同你说，不是我这人装正经。我做事情，路是路，桥是桥。现在你把钱给了我，倒还说不清了。这样吧，哪天我约了李先生一道去你那里一趟，你把钱直接交给李先生自己。”
裴大年连连摇头，说：“朱处长就是太认真、太见外了。”
朱怀镜说：“哪里啊！不过说真的，这也是我的交友之道啊。我这人就是这样，自己有困难，不轻易向朋友开口。但别的朋友有困难，能说服大家帮帮就帮帮。万一我自己一时手头急了，要借个千儿八百，话就说在明处。你说是不是呢？”
裴大年点头不止，直说朱怀镜讲义气，这样的朋友值得交。他奉承了一会儿朱怀镜，突然凑过头来，神秘兮兮地说：“我不知你觉得方明远这人如何？”
朱怀镜不明白他的意思，但听这口气，像是有什么话说，就不置可否，只问：“你同他打交道多吗？”
裴大年大摇其头，长叹一声，然后说：“我同他打交道也算多了。说实话，我对他也算不错了。但这人不太够朋友。”
裴大年说到这里，不说下文，只望着朱怀镜，那目光显得有些高深莫测，像他掌握着天大的秘密似的。朱怀镜想知道方明远到底如何不够朋友，就巧妙地启发他，说：“你别看我们常在一起，其实我同他没有深交。官场上的交结，就这样！”
裴大年非常理解似的，苦笑一下，说：“我对他真的不错，但我要他帮忙，总泡汤。我只对你说，上次皮市长儿子要出国留学，我们几个人去意思一下。他说手头紧，问我借一万块钱。我说万把块钱在我这里还说借？拿去吧。我马上给了他一万。朋友嘛，何必这么小气？可过不了几天，我有急事要找皮市长，请他帮忙联系一下。他说皮市长很忙，晚上开常务会。我想领导忙，就迟一天吧。第二天我听一位朋友讲，那天晚上皮市长根本就没开会，同我那位朋友他们几个人在荆园八号楼打麻将。他这就太不够朋友了嘛！我想，你就是邀我一起去打打麻将，不是我说得难听，你让我输个几万我也是输得起的嘛。我跟你说，我后来就不找他了，自己直接上皮市长家去了。皮市长夫人王姨真好，很热情，让我就在她家里等着，一直等到皮市长回家！”
朱怀镜不便说方明远什么，只得应付几句：“皮市长两口子都很好，对我们不错。”他想方明远是个很老练的人，只怕早就看出裴大年嘴巴子不紧，怎敢带他去同皮市长搓麻将？想到这一层，他又玩笑道：“贝兄，我话是说明了，这一万块钱是赞助，没有还的啊！”
裴大年忙摆手，说：“朱处长说到哪里去了！”
朱怀镜毕竟怕裴大年这张嘴巴出去乱说，弄得他脸上不好过。于是他便委婉道：“贝兄，我有句话讲了你别多心。方明远这人怎么样，我不想评论，大家心里有数就得了。但皮市长这人，正像你说的，的确不错。所以有些话，我们在外面当讲的讲，不当讲的不讲。说白了，皮市长没其他爱好，就爱忙里偷闲搓两盘麻将。都是人啊！是人就得讲究个人之常情是不是？顺口溜说，十亿人民两亿商，还有八亿搓麻将。可皮市长到底身份不同，别人搓麻将没人说，他搓麻将就会有人钉着。我是常年在市长身边工作的，市长的辛苦我是最有体会的。他加班加点为民操劳没有人看见，他搓麻将就有人看见了。当然我俩私下说说没问题。你说呢？”
裴大年的脸早红了，嘿嘿笑着很不自然，口上说着对对。朱怀镜只当没看出他的窘态，有意岔开话题，没事似的扯些别的。裴大年半天才恢复常态，起身告辞。
朱怀镜刚才那番话，虽说是为了堵裴大年的嘴，却也是他的肺腑之慨。在他眼里，皮市长的确是位非常敬业的领导。皮市长快六十岁的人了，一年到头没几天是闲着的，他手头总是有忙不完的工作。普通老百姓到了这个年纪，该是好好的安享晚年了。