Excellent little farmer

I smiled and said in a low voice: "Brother Liu, isn't it good to be in the provincial capital? After all, the provincial capital is rich in political resources and has more opportunities. Besides, you look like Brother Huang, who is also the head of a department. And aren’t you fast too!”

Liu Zongyan put down his teacup, shook his head and said: "Brother Ye, you may not know that working in a provincial department is worse than being a high-ranking official. If you don't believe me, just look at it. With Brother Wenhan's current development momentum, He will take this step sooner or later.

The competition in the provincial capital is too fierce. There are more than ten carrots lining up for each position. Moreover, the relationships between all aspects are complicated. Some inconspicuous characters have energy that cannot be ignored. Those who cannot figure out the details will easily suffer. Relatively speaking, I prefer to go down there, where there is a vast world and a lot to do. "

I chuckled and said thoughtfully: "Brother Liu, since you have such an idea, have you mentioned it to Secretary Mingfeng?"

Liu Zongyan shook his head and said with a wry smile: "You can't mention it. If the boss really has that intention, he will definitely let it go in advance. If you don't talk about it and insist on fighting for it, problems will easily occur. If the boss forms a bad opinion, it will be difficult to change. Then the gain outweighs the loss.”

I smiled, walked to the sofa and sat down, playing with the chess pieces, and said with a smile: "That's right, you have to take your time with everything, you can't rush it!"

"Yes!"

Liu Zongyan opened the window and let the fresh air from outside blow in. He closed his eyes and said softly: "No matter how much money you have, you can't buy the courtyard house in Huangchenggen. Even the air is filled with the smell of power. When people are intoxicated, this is the symbol of success!”

I smiled and shook my head, and said softly: "Brother Liu, you may not be aware that Hongtai has been focusing on business activities over the years and has gradually faded away from political overtones."

Liu Zongyan was slightly startled, turned around, and said in surprise: "How is this possible? Hongtai Group is so powerful, how can it stay away from the political stage? Bai Lao is a great hero and is respected by others. He is willing to stand out. Looking at the capital, there is nothing that cannot be done. matter!"

I smiled and said in a low voice: "Really, I learned some things clearly from the process of getting along with the eldest lady of the Bai family. Back then, I experienced a relatively cruel political battle, which made many heroes feel discouraged. He gave up the opportunity to work hard in his career and was willing to work in the shopping mall. Hongtai can achieve its current momentum only because of Bai Lao's extraordinary business acumen."

Liu Zongyan was secretly surprised, sat back next to me, and said with a smile: "Brother, you are really secretive. You have such a deep connection with Hongtai Group, but you act so low-key. If Mr. Zheng hadn't just punctured the window paper, you would have just I’m afraid even the boss will be kept in the dark!”

I picked up the cup and said lightly: "Brother Liu, you have been working with Secretary Zhou for a long time. You should know that compared with relationships, the superiors pay more attention to abilities. Everyone wants their subordinates to be smart and capable, far better than others. Use It’s easy to get up.”

Liu Zongyan nodded and said softly: "That's true. Those who have no ability have long been eliminated. How can they gain a foothold in such a fiercely competitive place? To be honest, one's own abilities and professionalism are always the first. Others Although indispensable, it is secondary.”

"Yes!"

I smiled slightly, placed the chessboard, and continued: "Actually, the Hongtai Bai family's ideas are different from ours. He looks at the general trend. Power and capital actually go hand in hand. With great power, capital can naturally be captured. ,vice versa."

After hearing this, Liu Zongyan also sighed and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, without the full support of capital, how can local political achievements be guaranteed? Those powerful big bosses have always been guests of leading cadres, and so on. The main force in developing the economy, be it policies or resources, must be tilted towards them, so that we can better promote employment and develop people's livelihood. Is this also an objective law?"

The two chatted, put on a game of chess, and started playing casually. In the middle of the game, when the game was getting fierce, Liu Zongyan suddenly stopped, looked out the window, and said with his lips: "Brother Ye, Mr. Zheng is calling you."

I turned my head and looked out, only to see Zheng Yujia standing on the steps opposite more than ten meters away, waving frequently to this side. He hurriedly put down the chess pieces and said with a smile: "Brother Liu, please wait a moment, I'll go there." Come back."

Liu Zongyan said yes, watched me leave, then strolled to the wall and admired a freehand landscape painting. The artistic conception in the painting was just like what a Tang poem said: "Wherever the autumn wind comes, the wild geese are sent away, and the trees come into the garden. , Gu Ke was the first to hear it.”

I walked across the courtyard and came to Zheng Yujia. I chuckled and said, "Sister Zheng, what's the matter?"

Zheng Yujia smiled and nodded, and said in a low voice: "Just wait here, the old man may see you later."

I immediately became nervous, as if I was beating a drum in my heart, and looked a little unnatural: "Sister Zheng, what are you going to ask?"

Zheng Yujia smiled brightly, shook her head slightly and said, "I'm not sure. The old man is getting older. Many times, he likes to talk about things from the past. You don't have to talk too much, just sit with me for a while. If you can't speak, just say as little as possible. To avoid making mistakes, it will be difficult to smooth things over."

I smiled, nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, I have done some homework, but I don't know if it can be used."

Zheng Yujia sighed and said in a low voice: "There is no need to do your homework. The more deliberate you are, the more likely it will be counterproductive. At the age of the old man, he has already seen through the world and human nature. In front of him, it is best to be humble. The more you pretend to be smart, the dumber you become.”

After hearing this, I was convinced and said with a smile: "Sister Zheng, you still understand the truth and listening to your words is better than ten years of reading."

Zheng Yujia smiled, rolled her eyes at me, curled her lips and said, "Come on, it's not as exaggerated as you said!"

I chuckled, waved my hand, and said with emotion: "No! At least it can save me a lot of detours."

Zheng Yujia put away her smile and said in a low voice: "I'm not afraid of taking detours. What I'm afraid of is that I can't do without the crutches. Once we get down there, no matter how windy or rainy we are, we have to go through it on our own. Don't expect us to help from the side anymore. You know." ?"

I hummed, sighed and said, "Okay, you're just trying to catch a duck. I have no choice but to bite the bullet and give it a try."

Zheng Yujia was overjoyed and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, I'll give you a few words. If you use them well, you will be prosperous and have everything you want."

I immediately felt curious and asked in surprise: "Which words?"

Zheng Yujia looked forward, half-smiling but not smiling, and said: "Quietness is used to cultivate one's character, frugality is used to cultivate one's virtue. If one fails, everything will fall apart."

I was secretly surprised, thought about it over and over again, and felt that it was quite insightful, so I smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll try it. If the road doesn't work, I'll come back to you. At most, we can do business with you."

Zheng Yujia pursed her lips and smiled, shook her head, and said in a low voice: "That's not possible. There are enough talents in business now. If you fail, just find another way out. Don't come to me. I only make friends with successful people. Surround yourself with losers.”

I smiled, sighed and said, "Women, you are so realistic. You can change whenever you want, and you are ruthless when you fall out."

Zheng Yujia chuckled, shook her head and said, "That's not true. I just want to tell you that in your official career, you must have the courage to move forward."

"Yes!" I hummed, took out the cigarette, put it to my mouth, smelled it, and put it back.

The two were chatting on the steps. After a few minutes, an old man in his sixties walked out of the room. The old man was wearing an old-style big bag with double-breasted buttons on his chest. He was holding a shiny walking stick in his hand. Although his face He was old, but energetic, with a straight waist, full of vitality, and great momentum. After going out, he coughed and said in a solemn tone: "Yujia, where are the eldest lady's friends?"

Zheng Yujia hurriedly turned around and said respectfully: "Uncle He, this is the eldest lady's friend, Ye Qingquan."

I also noticed that this person should be similar to the butler of the White House, so I quickly greeted him: "Hello, Uncle He."

Uncle He had a stern face, glanced at me calmly, nodded, and said, "Okay, Mr. Quan, please come in."

I was nervous and followed the old man uneasily. When I entered the room, I saw that the furnishings in the room were simple and grand. They were all mahogany furniture with exquisite workmanship and exquisiteness. There were music, chess, calligraphy, paintings, and antiques all over the room. Everything is available. In the wheelchair in the middle, there is an old man who is not angry and proud. The old man is not tall and his face is pale, as if he is afraid of the cold. He is wrapped in a black coat, but his eyes are slightly squinted. When it hit my face, I felt a tingling sensation like needles.

Maybe it was a psychological effect. I felt that I was a little too nervous. I took a deep breath and looked at Deputy Secretary Zhou sitting next to the old man, who was also very cautious. I felt a little relieved. Then he bowed and said hello: "Hello, Mr. Bai!"

"Okay, Ye Qingquan, right?"

Mr. Bai raised his hand and motioned for me to sit down. He took the tea cup and took a sip. Then he restrained his sharpness and looked at him with gentle eyes. He smiled and said, "You and Meng Ni are good friends, right?"

After I sat down, I told the truth: "Yes, I spent a short time with Miss Mengni during the investment promotion period in Southern Guangdong."