A new day has arrived.

As soon as I got to work, I received a notice that at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the Xuyuan County Party Committee held an enlarged meeting and asked all in-service cadres at and above the section level to participate.

Chu Tianqi had already guessed the content of the meeting and knew that there was no need to make any preparations, so he just wrote down the content of the reminder on the desk calendar to attend the meeting on time, and then continued to be busy with the work at hand.

At nine o'clock, Zhao Nina came, carrying a paper handbag in her hand. As soon as I entered the room, I put the handbag directly on my desk.

Seeing the other party's actions, Chu Tianqi smiled and asked, "What's the matter, you gave me a gift?"

"Dozens of dollars, if you want to say it's a gift, I can't help it. As she spoke, Zhao Nina took out a rectangular box from her handbag, opened the box, and took out an object from it.

This object is composed of two parts, and the overall height is 20 centimeters. The upper part is in the shape of a pen holder, but the pen holder part has changed slightly, the front edge of the barrel is low and the rear edge is high, and the back edge protrudes a small piece, and the protrusion is a model of an airplane with wings spread. The lower part is a trapezoidal body, but the bottom of the trapezoidal body is surrounded by small arched hollows, and the hollow part is similar to the bottom of the table tennis table, and the four corners form four legs. The four feet are also specially plugged with rubber pads to protect the corners from the wear of the tabletop.

Placing this object in the upper left corner of the desk, Zhao Nina spoke again: "Yesterday morning, I brought back supplements for my dad from you. He was very happy and in good spirits, and instead of saying that I would like to thank you, he would say that he would invite you to dinner, and that he would buy a gift. Yesterday afternoon I went out to buy stationery, and he called me again and asked me to buy something for you, and I didn't know what to buy, so I bought this pen holder. ”

"It's a timely gift, as if I had asked for something when I sent supplements. Chu Tianqi said, "Besides, it doesn't seem appropriate for me to accept things from Political Commissar Zhao, right? People will inevitably make ......irresponsible remarks."

Zhao Nina said coquettishly: "As for it, if you say so, then I will take this thing away and return the nourishment." As you said earlier, courtesies are still exchanged!"

"When you say that, it seems like I'm a little unkind. Chu Tianqi smiled, "Since this is the case, then I will accept it, and it just so happens that I also want to replace the original pen holder." Thank you, Commissar Zhao, and thank you too. ”

Zhao Nina sighed: "It's pretty much the same, it's also our intention." Then he giggled, "But if you really don't want to see him, take it back to my dad and use it, I think he's very rare." When I saw this thing yesterday, my dad said it was beautiful, and he watched it for one night, so he was a little reluctant to see it. ”

"Really, it seems that I am a beloved person, and my heart is too real. Chu Tianqi teased, and then read the four words engraved on the left and right sides of the trapezoidal façade, "Down-to-earth, fly high." Then he wondered, "Let you be steadfast and let you fly high, where should this go?"

Zhao Nina paused for a moment, and then immediately gave an interpretation: "These two words should be coherent, which means that as long as you are down-to-earth, you can fly high." The metaphor is that as long as you lay a good foundation, you can fly wherever you want. Isn't this exactly the true portrayal of you? Because after laying a good foundation in Yuchi County, you flew to Xuyuan County, which is thousands of miles away. In fact, these two words can be summed up in one sentence, that is, 'gold can shine everywhere'. ”

"It's worthy of being a graduate student, what I see is far-reaching, I see it thoroughly, it turns out that this thing is tailor-made for me. After the ridicule, Chu Tianqi asked, "How is Political Commissar Zhao today?"

"Much better. Especially after receiving the call for a meeting in the morning, I was even more happy, humming 'I'm so happy today' in my mouth for a while, and singing 'Clearing the clouds and seeing the sun' for a while. Now I'm cleaning up at home, shaving and ironing clothes, and I said that I would go to a meeting in the afternoon. My mom said he was nervous. ”

"Oh, haha, psychiatric treatment is better than medicine. Chu Tianqi joked again.

"Isn't it just to attend a meeting, as for it?" Zhao Nina disagreed, and then took her leave, "Don't bother Director Chu." ”

The two sides said a few more polite words, and Zhao Nina walked out of the room.

Reaching out and picking up the chic pen holder, holding it in his hand, Chu Tianqi carefully admired it.

……

At 2:40 p.m., Chu Tianqi arrived at the conference room of the county party committee.

Although there were still twenty minutes to go, there were already many people in the conference room, and people gathered in groups of three or five, muttering quietly. Judging from the expressions on people's faces, the discussion was quite lively.

Seeing Chu Tianqi coming in, many people waved their hands, and some people even walked over directly and greeted Chu Tianqi. The people who greeted each other for a while were almost lined up and quite enthusiastic.

Two days ago, it was also here, not only were there very few people who greeted them, but many people were afraid to hide, which was in stark contrast to the scene of today's scramble.

Chu Tianqi understood that there was a huge contrast between people's performances before and after, and it was because of that news that the meeting held in a while was also to announce this news. This is officialdom, seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is the most basic way to survive, and it is not surprising that people have such a performance, Chu Tianqi does not feel abrupt, let alone uncomfortable. He only secretly cheered himself in his heart, hoping that his career could go further and better.

"Director, you're here so early?" a loud voice sounded behind him.

Naturally hearing who the other party was, Chu Tianqi looked back and saw that a police officer in full uniform and full of energy stood in front of him, it was Zhao Boxiang, the political commissar of the Public Security Bureau who had not been seen for two days.

When Chu Tianqi turned around, Zhao Boxiang immediately "snapped" a stand upright and performed a standard military salute.

After not seeing each other for two days, Zhao Boxiang is like a different person.

The morning before yesterday, after the party building work meeting of the political and legal system, Zhao Boxiang was sent away by Chang Liang. At that time, it could be seen that Zhao Boxiang's state was very bad, his face was yellow, his hair was unkempt, and there seemed to be more wrinkles on his face. After that, Zhao Boxiang rested at home, and asked his daughter to ask for leave for him yesterday.

And now Zhao Boxiang in front of him is wearing a navy blue spring and autumn suit, with an iron gray shirt and a navy blue tie inside. He wore a navy blue hat on his head, black strappy police cowhide shoes on his feet, and the cockade, collar flower, epaulettes, police horn, and chest badge were shining, adding a little prestige.

Zhao Boxiang's lips and chin are blue and empty, obviously deliberately shaved, the sideburns and hairstyle are angular, and the roots of the hair are black and white, which must have just been cut in the morning.

Seeing the other party saluting, Chu Tianqi was also about to return the salute, and his right hand had already been raised a little, but he stopped again. Now he is dressed in civilian clothes, and the military salute is nondescript. So, he patted the other party's left arm with his right hand and said with a smile: "This police officer, which police academy did you just graduate from?"

Zhao Boxiang shook his head, put down his right hand, and smiled: "The director is really joking, are there any graduates with gray hair?" As he spoke, Zhao Boxiang took off his police hat.

"Looking at the hairstyle, it really doesn't look like a new policeman, just this style is clearly the chief police commissioner, deputy chief police commissioner, or at least a first-class police supervisor. Chu Tianqi's words were ridiculous, but the other party's specially trimmed and combed hairstyle did add a lot of momentum.

Zhao Boxiang laughed "haha": "The director is happy with my old man." But I'm really happy today, I feel like I'm a few years younger, and I walk much brisker. Unlike the day before yesterday, when his feet were filled with lead, people suddenly seemed to collapse. ”

The other party seems to be much younger, but the blue eye sockets indicate that the sleep is not good. So, Chu Tianqi said again: "Lao Zhao, excitement is excitement, but you should also pay attention to rest." ”

"Yes. As he spoke, Zhao Boxiang gave another military salute.

Chu Tianqi also laughed: "Haha, the usually steady and steady political commissar Zhao has become an energetic young man today." ”

"People are in good spirits when they are happy!" Zhao Boxiang replied.

"Sit down, people are looking at us. Chu Tianqi gestured to the other party.

Indeed, many people's eyes are on these two people. Originally, Chu Tianqi was the target of everyone's attention, and with this old policeman in military uniform joining, it became the focus. What's more, Zhao Boxiang has also become a high-profile voice today, as if he is afraid that others will not hear it.

Zhao Boxiang looked back and smiled.

Finding the seating area of the Public Security Bureau, Chu Tianqi sat down, and Zhao Boxiang sat next to him. At this time, several deputy departments in the bureau were already seated, and only Qu Gang had not yet arrived. Seeing the arrival of the director and political commissar, everyone greeted each other.

"Director, are you here?" a voice rang out.

Chu Tianqi turned his head to look and saw Qu Gang standing in the aisle beside him. He beckoned to the other party: "Lao Qu, sit here." ”

Qu Gang nodded and sat down next to Chu Tianqi.

Zhao Boxiang greeted Qu Gang across Chu Tianqi: "Old Qu, you are belatedly here today, this is not in line with your style, is it not important to pay attention to today's meeting?"

"Why is it too late? Isn't the meeting already starting yet?" Qu Gang said angrily.

"Yes, it didn't start. I thought you had a problem with the meeting. Zhao Boxiang was not angry at all, but had a ridiculous tone.

Everyone around him understood that Zhao Boxiang was demonstrating and conveying a meaning to the other party: this time, that time.

Qu Gang ignored the other party, but spread out his notebook, his eyes fixed on it.

Chu Tianqi noticed that Qu Gang's state was not that bad, but it was obviously average. Especially in a simple summer dress, his beard and hair are not deliberately taken care of, and compared with Zhao Boxiang, who has a strict appearance, it is obviously much worse. But the two of them have one thing in common, that is, there are dark shadows around their eyes, and they obviously have not rested well.

Inadvertently turning his head to look around, Chu Tianqi found that almost all the people in the entire room were wearing half sleeves. Only Zhao Boxiang is a long-sleeved shirt with a jacket, and there is not a bead of sweat on his head. Chu Tianqi couldn't help but admire Zhao Boxiang's heat resistance, and after thinking about it, he found out the answer, because Zhao Boxiang is old, and the elderly generally sweat much less.

The conference room was much quieter all of a sudden, and the leaders began to enter. All the members of the Standing Committee of the county party committee walked up to the rostrum and stood in front of their seats, of course, there was no Niu Bin here. Unlike the usual admissions, there was no march today, no music warm-up, and the people in the audience did not applaud and welcome.

The Standing Committee members sat down in their positions, the scene was completely quiet, and the atmosphere was suddenly solemn.

Liu Fuli, secretary of the county party committee, looked at the audience majestically, and said: "Comrades, today's meeting is to implement the spirit of the instructions of the meeting of the Dingye Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and to report on a matter. After a pause, he continued, "Niu Bin, former deputy secretary of the Xuyuan County Party Committee and former county magistrate of the government, has been shuanggui by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection for serious violations of discipline and is being investigated by the organization. The Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection asked us to ......"

Liu Fuli's words continued, but the reactions of everyone present were different. Many people sighed, relieved that the news had been confirmed. These down-to-earth people are nothing more than nothing more than nothing to do, a curious mood, purely to watch the excitement. But most people may not be like this, because the person who was investigated is the former government leader, and many people have intersected with him, who knows where they will be involved?

Chu Tianqi couldn't understand the true thoughts of others, but several people seemed to have answers written on their faces. He found that most of the members of the Standing Committee on the rostrum had heavy faces, and they did not know whether they were sad or hateful. Although Wei Tongsuo, executive deputy county magistrate, also had a serious face, behind that seriousness, there were two words clearly written: excitement and ambition. On Xiao Changhai's face, there are several other synonyms written: horror, worry, and apprehension.

Looking at the people in the audience, most of them were expressionless, but Qu Gang and Xiang Yang's faces were very ugly. In stark contrast to the two of them, it was Zhao Boxiang who was sitting upright and smiling.

Looking at the high-spirited Political Commissar Zhao beside him, Chu Tianqi couldn't help but ask: Is he really so happy?