The new mayor has been in office for more than three days, the former mayor Wang Yongxin has also left for three days, the government party group and team members have not yet been held, most people have not met with the mayor, and some people have only seen his dignity from afar. People understand Wei Tongsuo's style very well, this is the usual routine of the vast majority of leaders, and they always have to understand some basic information before they officially appear.

As an acquaintance, except for seeing Wei Tongsuo when he took office, Chu Tianqi never saw the other party a second time, even if he ate. But he knew that Wei Tongsuo had been going out early and returning late for the past few days, and he went to the "micro-service private visit".

In the past few days, Chu Tianqi has not stayed in the house much, either going to the construction site or going to the mine. He knows that no matter who is the mayor, he must do his job well, not to mention that he doesn't know what it will be like to cooperate with the new mayor. And now is also an eventful time, we must ensure that there are no mistakes in the work, and we must also prevent a few bad people from making trouble. As for who this bad guy is, there are a few, Chu Tianqi can't say clearly, but he just has this kind of worry.

I am busy every day, and the loss in my heart gradually fades. The mustard was still there, but it was also temporarily hidden in Chu Tianqi's heart, leaving it to be understood when the opportunity came.

Today I went to the mine for a whole day, and when I came back, it was almost dark. After Chu Tianqi entered the house, he first washed his face, and then soaked his feet while browsing the web.

"Tuk tuk", there was a sudden knock on the door.

It's past nine o'clock, who could it be? Thinking like this, Chu Tianqi asked, "Who?"

"Me. A male voice came in, "You're there." You didn't sleep, did you?"

Chu Tian paused, and then replied, "Mayor, I didn't sleep. ”

"Then I'll go in. Before the words fell, the door was pushed open, and Wei Tongsuo walked in.

"Mayor, why are you here?" Chu Tianqi said as he pulled on his slippers and bent down to carry the plastic basin on the ground.

Wei Tongsuo walked over with a smile: "Why can't I come?

"I don't mean that, I'm barefoot. Chu Tianqi walked quickly to the suite, "Mayor, you sit down first, I'll pour the water." ”

"Out of the way, I happened to visit. With that, Wei Tong locked himself in the room and slowly walked around, looking at the walls and the things in the room.

Soon, Chu Tianqi walked out of the house, his sleeves had been lowered, and he was wearing black leather shoes under his feet. He said apologetically: "Mayor, I was untidy just now, please forgive me." ”

"I'm here out of the blue, and you're not prepared. Besides, who doesn't soak their feet at night?" Wei Tongsuo said, turning around and sitting on the sofa.

"Mayor, hot or cold?" said Chu Tianqi to get the teacup.

"That's it. As soon as he stretched out his hand, Wei Tongsuo picked up a bottle of mineral water from the coffee table, unscrewed his mouth, and took two sips, "You sit down, let's talk." ”

Chu Tianqi walked to the sofa: "Mayor, you have been here for several days, I should go to you." ”

Wei Tongsuo bowed slightly, and pulled Chu Tianqi's shirt: "Sit down and say." I don't go home all day, where do you see me? You don't go out early and return late every day. ”

Chu Tianqi smiled and sat down on the sofa.

Turning his head, Wei Tongsuo said: "Tianqi, I haven't seen each other for two years, why have you become so polite? I don't pay attention to any of that, you see, I came here wearing a pedal. You're still holding your big leather shoes, how tired you are, hurry up and change them. ”

"It's okay, I'm used to it. "Chu Tianqi is not so invisible.

After taking a sip of water again, Wei Tongsuo said slowly: "When I didn't come, I was thinking that after I got here, I must first ask you for experience, and ask for advice." ”

Chu Tianqi hurriedly said, "It should be me who reports to you." ”

"Tianqi, listen to me. Wei Tongsuo smiled and waved his hand, "I just arrived, I don't know anything about Chengkang's situation, we have worked together in Xuyuan County before, and our cooperation is also very good, who are you looking for here?"

The other party's words were very straightforward and sincere to hear, but Chu Tianqi couldn't hold it up: "Mayor, you have been in the political circles for twenty or thirty years, and you have worked for more than ten years at the department level alone, and you have worked all the way from the deputy county magistrate, executive officer, and county magistrate, and I have only worked for seven or eight years. ”

Wei Tongsuo waved his hand again: "I can't say that, I have worked for more years than you, and I can be regarded as accumulating some work experience." But I have been working in the county, and I have never been out of Xuyuan County in the past few decades. Although there is only one word difference between the county and the city, there is a big difference, and a lot of previous experience may not work here. You have been working here for two years, and in these two years, you have not only done a good job in urban construction, geology and mining, but also have your own unique views on the city's agricultural work; especially several major projects in the city, you have personally handled them, and participated in the whole process from contact, negotiation, introduction to management. In terms of my familiarity with Chengkang and my experience in working in county-level cities, I am a primary school student in front of you, and I especially need guidance from an old Chengkang like you. ”

"Mayor, I am deeply ashamed of what you say. Chu Tianqi said, "But since the mayor looks at it, I will definitely fully cooperate with your work, perform the deputy functions well, and do a better job in the scope of responsibility, so that the mayor can rest assured." ”

Wei Tongsuo shook his head: "What you just said, that's what all deputy positions should do, but if you only do this, you won't be able to." ”

Chu Tianqi said: The other party's tone doesn't seem to be right.

Wei Tongsuo continued: "Tianqi, it's not that I'm nitpicking on you, but that I need to borrow more from you and need more help from you." When we are in front of people, we have to talk about our duties, but in private, I prefer that we are friends and good buddies. Do you understand?"

Friend, good buddy, is this possible? Chu Tianqi was not able to answer for a while.

Wei Tongsuo said slowly: "I know, you have concerns, this is normal. But I am not a whim, I have thought it through, I value your ability, experience, and your character, which is the most important reason why I ask you for help. Although you have been here for two years, in the eyes of others, you are still an outsider, and we are the same in this regard. People are inherently repulsive to outsiders, which is like alien species in the biological world, because these alien specialties disrupt the original structural balance.

Don't talk about it from afar, just take the things in front of you as an example. There is a vacant position for the mayor here, and if the existing deputy mayor becomes a full-time post, the position of the deputy mayor will need to be filled, and there will also be a vacant seat on the Standing Committee. That will cause a series of chain reactions, the deputy position will become the main position, the section level will be promoted to the deputy department, and the deputy department will be promoted to the main department, and there may be 20 or 30 people's positions promoted or changed differently. But just because of my appearance, I blocked the way of many people, and people naturally hated me as an alien specialty.

In fact, when you first came, you also faced the same problem, even now, you still can't get rid of this embarrassing situation. People want to have a chance to move up, so there needs to be a vacancy, and in their subconscious, they always think of you as an alien species, and they always want your place to be vacated. We are both outsiders, and we have to stay warm, which is not to say that we want to gang up, but to give us enough energy to complete the mission given by the organization.

Since our purpose is not to do the whole thing, but to work, we need you to be able to tell me about the experience that you have shared with your friends and buddies in addition to your normal cooperation. Of course, I don't just ask for it, I will use my work to provide you with a bigger stage to display your ambitions, which can help you achieve more. Our cooperation is noble, just, and worthy of the organization. ”

The other party's words can be said frankly enough, and they are absolutely practical, how can he reply? Chu Tianqi understands that if Wei Tongsuo wants to carry out his work, he really needs help, but he is not the only person who can help him. However, Wei Tongsuo chose himself, but he had more basis for cooperation than choosing others, that is, the relationship between the two former colleagues, and the identity of outsiders that the other party has always emphasized.

Needless to say, with the support of the mayor, his work will definitely be better carried out and it will be easier for him to make political achievements. But it also brought hidden worries, because he was tied to Wei Tongsuo, and because people were in a period of resolute rejection of Wei Tongsuo, they would completely oppose themselves to the local faction. Of course, even if they are not bound to Wei Tongsuo, the local faction still classifies themselves as outliers, but the degree of exclusion is different.

If he doesn't accept Wei Tongsuo's olive branch, the other party will definitely keep himself neutral and not deal with him right now, but he doesn't dare to guarantee what will happen in the future. Of course, even if they cooperate now, there is no guarantee that there will be no problems in the future; in fact, when they were in Xuyuan County, the two had stumbled.

There is another point, which is also the most difficult for Chu Tianqi to choose, that is, which faction Wei Tongsuo's superiors belong to, and what kind of relationship he has with Minister Cheng, this must be clarified. If it is one faction, then cooperation is relatively easy to say, and if it is on the opposite side, it is necessary to think carefully.

Seeing that the other party was silent for a long time, Wei Tongsuo spoke again: "Tianqi, you can't answer me now, I understand, this shows that you attach importance to this matter." But I especially hope that you can cooperate with me, cooperation is the best choice at the moment, and it will be of great benefit to you and me. Of course, even if we can't work together, I think there will be no problems with our normal work cooperation. I won't deliberately embarrass you, and I'm sure you won't. ”

Chu Tianqi answered: "Mayor, don't worry, no matter what the situation, I will conscientiously perform my duties and be your assistant." ”

"Okay, you think about it first, and when you think about it, then reply to me. Speaking of this, Wei Tongsuo changed the topic, "However, if I ask you about Chengkang's economic work, it shouldn't be affected by this, right?"

Chu Tianqi said: "No. I'm going to sort it out as soon as I can, and I'll try to get the materials together within a week. ”

"Well, the sooner the better. With that, Wei Tong got up and walked out.

Chu Tianqi followed and sent him out.

"Stay. Wei Tongsuo stopped, turned around and said, "I still say the same thing, I need your support and help, and I need your cooperation." With that, he walked out of the house.

Looking at the closed door, Chu Tianqi fell into deep thought.