A group of five people soon came to the courtyard of the Zhou family.

Zhou's father accompanied the two leaders in front, and Zhou Fangyuan took Zhou Jialu to follow behind.

"You really designed this place?"

Zhou Jialu asked softly.

"It's said that it's an expert's opinion, but how to say it, there are indeed some of my thoughts in it, in fact, at the beginning, the expert's opinion was to make a European and American style villa, after all, it is not easy to transport materials to the island, the materials of modern villas are relatively light, easier to carry than bricks and stones, and the impact on the land is also smaller. ”

Zhou Fangyuan explained with a smile.

"Then why did you end up like this?"

"Because I like it. ”

Zhou Fangyuan said, "Don't you think that the Chinese-style buildings are actually better-looking? Although the European-American style villas do have their points, I still think that the courtyard houses are more livable, and the European-American style buildings are more beautiful when they are placed in the plain terrain. ”

Zhou Jialu didn't speak, just nodded lightly.

But her eyes, from the beginning of which they were bright, were brighter than the stars in the sky. staring at Zhou Fangyuan's expression, Zhou Fangyuan didn't dare to look at her directly.

Before coming to the courtyard, the two leaders stopped in unison, they looked at the courtyard in front of them with some amazement, and a trace of yearning flashed in their eyes.

To be honest, although Wenai Lake is very close to the city, and it is only a matter of ten minutes by car, these two will not and cannot come here casually. Mayor Liu has indeed seen the design plan and the renderings of the computer before, but unfortunately, no matter how beautiful the renderings are, it is far better to come to the scene to take a look.

Originally, they thought that Zhou Fangyuan was just making a small fuss, but when they really saw this courtyard, they still felt very, very surprised, and they couldn't help but have a feeling of wanting to live in.

Because it's really comfortable, surrounded by water, you don't have to worry about anyone disturbing you, and the air around you is good, except that the air is a little humid, this is definitely one of the best places to retire.

But they also understand that it is impossible to live here, and it is impossible to live here in this life.

After all, the two of them are a high-ranking city official and a mayor, even if they retire, they must pay attention to the impact, and in the future, they will either live in the family home of the old cadres, or live in their own houses, this kind of place is really only enjoyed by big businessmen. In the case of a big leader, unless it is really a very, very high level and can become a chief level, the higher the status, the more attention must be paid to the influence. This is especially true in this era when the Internet has begun to develop, once it is exposed, although it may not necessarily cause any bad consequences, the impact is not good after all.

So the two of them could only take a look, and expressed envy, jealousy and hatred for Zhou Fangyuan's family in their hearts, but their faces were silent, and after a few words of praise, the two walked into the courtyard together.

"Two leaders, you can see where you are going to eat, in the yard or at the top of the tower. ”

Dad Zhou asked with a smile.

"Needless to say, of course it is to go to the top of the tower, it is not easy for Uncle Feng and Uncle Liu to come to the top, the scenery at the top of the tower is good, climb high and look far away, you can also look at the night view of the city in the distance while drinking, you must go to the top to drink. ”

Zhou Fangyuan said next to him.

"You don't have to be at the top of the tower, it's good here. ”

Secretary Feng said with a smile.

"That's not good, Uncle Feng, you must rarely exercise, when people reach middle age, their physical functions begin to deteriorate, so you should exercise regularly. Let's go to the top of the tower and treat the process of climbing the tower as a process of exercise. ”

Zhou Fangyuan proposed with a smile.

"Yes, two leaders, more exercise is good for the body. ”

Dad Zhou also said beside him.

Secretary Feng and Mayor Liu glanced at each other, and in the end, Secretary Feng shook his head with a smile, "Okay, it's up to your arrangement." Mr. Zhou, don't call us leaders, Lao Liu and I have become uncles in the mouth of your son, so you can call us by our names directly. ”

"This, how can this work, the two of them are Beitong's parents, I can't be so rude. ”

Dad Zhou was startled and hurriedly waved his hand to refuse.

"That's it, Lao Liu and I are older than you, let's take care of it and teach you Lao Zhou, what about you, just call us brother, we are leaders in front of others, but our relationship is relatively close, we also like Xiaoyuan very much, he calls us uncle, you call us leaders, that's too raw. ”

Secretary Feng proposed, and Mayor Liu just smiled and nodded beside him, but did not speak.

"This ...... Is this appropriate?"

Dad Zhou was still a little hesitant.

"There's nothing inappropriate, it's just decided, haha, this stinky boy, he hasn't taken us as leaders for a long time, and if you're still so serious, it's not interesting. ”

Secretary Feng said with a smile.

As soon as he said this, Dad Zhou thought about it and felt that it was the same reason, so he could only try to look at Secretary Feng and Mayor Liu, "Then, Brother Feng, Brother Liu, let's go up?"

"Haha, okay, that's right, let's go, Lao Liu, let's go up and have a look. ”

Secretary Feng laughed and walked forward.

"I've been curious about this stone tower for a long time, I haven't had a chance before, but today I finally have this opportunity, I have to take a good look at it. ”

Mayor Liu said with a smile next to him.

Then the group walked towards the stone tower, Zhou Fangyuan naturally fell behind, and began to settle the cook in the courtyard and began to transfer the matter. Their main food tonight was barbecue, both Chinese and Korean. The Chinese style is done by the chef, after all, the Chinese barbecue is a bit difficult, and it is very important to grasp the heat. Korean-style barbecue is relatively simple, with thin slices of meat, which can be seen at a glance whether it is cooked or not, and can be directly controlled by Secretary Feng and Mayor Liu.

The furniture for eating is not complicated, the Korean barbecue is mainly a grilling pot, and the special table is also ready, just move it up. The skewers are arranged directly on the third floor of the stone tower, which is a place for guests, and it is also possible to use it for barbecue, as long as the furniture is moved to the side.

The preparations were completed quickly, but a few people did not eat directly, but stood on the top of the five-story tower, opened the windows, and watched the night view of Beitong City in the distance, blowing a cool breeze.

"Lao Liu, do you remember when you first came to Beitong, what was the night like in Beitong?"

Secretary Feng's eyes were a little confused, he looked at the night scene in the distance, and his voice seemed to be a little ethereal.

"Of course I remember, I still remember that at that time, Beitong was simply synonymous with dirty mess, the streets were full of dirty water and garbage, and the road surface was full of cracks and damages. ”

Mayor Liu said with a smile.

"Yes, you're right, Beitong has always been an energy base, and the coal here is transported all over the country, and the trucks that pull coal often shuttle through the city, crushing the roads and leaving cinders all over the ground. Here is the junction of the three provinces, there are many mobile people, there are three religions and nine streams, and at night, the common people dare not go out casually. ”

Secretary Feng sighed lightly and said.

"That's why I want to transform this city, I want to make this place beautiful, I want to make this place peaceful, I want to make the people here dare to go out for a walk at night and enjoy the shade. ”

Secretary Liu said in a deep voice.

"You did a really good job of this, Lao Liu, to be honest, when you first came, I was really repulsive to you, and now there are no outsiders, and I am not afraid to tell you. Everyone says that I am the soil emperor of Beitong City, but is the soil emperor really so easy to be? The government and party building not only left people with an infamy of seizing power, but also tired enough. Look at my white hair, was I like this when you first came here a few years ago? Ten years ago, I was a different person.

Ten years, I gradually changed from a middle-aged person to an old man, but I had to do this, I know that there are many problems in Beitong City, but the city still maintains the overall balance. I'm worried that someone who doesn't understand anything will come up and play with reform, and if the city is really messed up, how will the people live?

But Lao Liu, you are indeed beyond my imagination, this city is developing very well in your hands, so I have to retract my previous ideas, I think you are the best mayor, so the next work, I still need you to cooperate with me, let's work together to build this city better. Of course, I'm afraid I'm going to retire soon, so I'll have to carry a bigger burden on your shoulders. ”

"Haha, don't worry, Secretary Feng, I am the mayor of this city, and it is my job to develop the city, even if you don't remind me, I will definitely do it." ”

Mayor Liu said with a smile.

"That's right, I forgot that you're more competent than I am in this area, and I'm afraid no one will have to worry about you.

But Lao Liu, I need to remind you that some work really can't be too big, and it's easy to pull eggs when the steps are big, especially now when a large number of laid-off workers have just entered the society, and if you don't do it well, it will cause big social problems, so you have to be cautious. ”

Secretary Feng didn't want to remind his old partner at this time.

"But Lao Feng, you also have to understand that if you are seriously ill, you need a fierce doctor, I can understand the idea that you want stability, but now Beitong City cannot be said to be terminally ill, but the problem is already very serious. If you don't take a few drastic shots, how can you ensure that the city's economic transformation can be smoothly and successful? I can stay here for a few years? I will leave sooner or later, and even if I don't want to go, what will happen to my successor when the time comes? You and I don't know at all. If I can't finish what I want to do as much as I want to during my tenure, and try to lay a good foundation for Beitong, what if my latecomers directly overturn my plan? ”

On such a major issue of right and wrong, Mayor Liu will not retreat so easily.

He looked at Secretary Feng very seriously, his expression was very firm.

Secretary Feng also looked at him, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere became a little solemn.

"Uncle Feng, Uncle Liu, don't be a bull for the two of you, you are all for the good of Beitong, everyone knows this, but there is something to discuss. And don't you forget, what day is tonight, today is a day to drink wine, eat meat and drink heartily, can you two talk about the work until tomorrow?"

Zhou Fangyuan stood up in a timely manner to play a round.

Secretary Feng and Mayor Liu retracted their gazes at the same time.

"Hahahaha, that's right, Xiaoyuan is right, it's my fault, I'm sorry, I almost made everyone unhappy. ”

"No, no, no, it's my fault...... Xiaoyuan, what are you still doing in a daze? Hurry up and bring the wine! You said that there is good wine and good meat, but you can't serve it at this time, don't you specifically favor the two of us? ”

Mayor Liu also said with a smile.

As soon as they laughed, the atmosphere immediately relaxed.

Dad Zhou, who was waiting next to him, also breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly took the wine bottle placed next to him.

"Brother Feng, Brother Liu, although I shouldn't say this, I still have to say that you two have really done a good job.

What was Beitong City like ten years ago, I, the old Beitong people, had the most right to speak, at that time it was really a machete on the street, and there were gangsters fighting all over the ground, not to mention that it was night, even in the daytime, we had to live in peace, and we had to walk carefully, for fear of being hit by these guys. Brother Feng, you have made Beitong City more and more stable over the years, and those real gangsters were all defeated by you, and all Beitong people have to remember this credit.

Brother Liu, everyone can see your efforts in Beitong, if there are no gangsters, the city will develop again, although the factory is bankrupt and everyone is laid off, which no one wants to see, but this is the general trend, Brother Liu, you can't stop it. However, in the years since you came to Beitong, the urban construction of Beitong has been getting better and better, the roads are wider, the ground is cleaner, and the coal cars are no longer in the city, which are all good changes.

Both of you have made great contributions to Beitong, and I, a Beitong person, have benefited from it, and today's achievements are all thanks to your efforts over the years. I don't represent anyone, I only represent myself, as well as our Zhou family, I would like to give you a glass and thank you for everything you have done to Beitong. ”

Dad Zhou's words were very good, and Zhou Fangyuan couldn't stop giving him a thumbs up next to him.

Secretary Feng and Mayor Liu glanced at each other, laughed, and the two of them drained the wine in the cup at the same time.

This is liquor, and the degree is not low, but both of them are masters of the wine field, and at the same time, they are in a really good mood today, so they drank all the wine directly for the first time. As a result, the atmosphere in the room immediately became hot. Zhou Fangyuan immediately beckoned the chef to come up and light the fire, and at the same time, various ingredients began to be sent up. The barbecue grill on the third floor was also erected, and the Chinese barbecue began to be made.