Zhu Mingtang was still very surprised when he heard that Liang Jian came to pay a visit. However, he still let Liang Jian in. Entering the door, he was in the living room, saw Liang Jian carrying the small gift box in his hand, frowned, and without waiting for Liang Jian to come over, he asked, "You suddenly came to the house to find me, what's the matter?"

Liang Jian smiled hard, and said as he walked towards the living room, "It's nothing, just come and visit you." ”

Zhu Mingtang stared at him for a few seconds, then turned his head and instructed the nanny, "Go make a cup of tea!"

The nanny glanced at Liang Jian, then at Zhu Mingtang and turned to the kitchen.

Liang Jian walked to the living room, and under Zhu Mingtang's sight, he put the gift box he was carrying on the sideboard next to the sofa, then looked at Zhu Mingtang, and said with a smile: "This is what my father-in-law asked me to bring here." ”

Who Liang Jian's father-in-law is, Zhu Mingtang is clear. Hearing this, his brow furrowed slightly, and after a second or two, he pointed to the sofa and said, "Sit down." ”

The nanny brought tea over and put it in front of Liang Jian. Liang Jian took a look, the tea was green tea, and the quality seemed to be average, so it shouldn't be a very good tea. There must be no shortage of good tea at Zhu Mingtang's house, otherwise he would not have given the big red robe that money may not be able to buy to Zhen Dongwen. But the nanny made Liang Jian a cup of ordinary tea, which shows that the nanny will also look at the color and know what kind of weight Liang Jian is for Zhu Mingtang.

It doesn't really matter whether the tea is good or ordinary, what matters is who gave you this cup of tea.

Zhu Mingtang had good tea, but gave a cup of ordinary tea. That means that Liang Jian is about the same weight as this cup of tea in his mind.

Liang Jian took his eyes off the teacup, looked at Zhu Mingtang, and said, "I heard Director Zhen say that you seem to have a lot of research on tea. ”

There was a slight surprise in Zhu Mingtang's eyes, and he asked, "What did he tell you about Dongwen?" Zhu Mingtang called Zhen Dongwen Dongwen, which was two short words, but revealed a lot of information. It seems that the relationship between the two is indeed very good.

Liang Jian nodded and said, "Last time Director Zhen invited me to taste his big red robe, he talked to me. ”

"Oh. Actually, it's nothing, but after drinking too much, I understand more or less. This is the same as practice makes perfect. After Zhu Mingtang finished speaking, he didn't give Liang Jian a chance to answer, so he immediately diverted the topic: "You came to me, is there something?"

At this moment, Liang Jian came to Zhu Mingtang, but the purpose was actually very obvious. Zhu Mingtang is not stupid, he should know it the moment he sees Liang Jian. I brought it up at this moment, just to make things clear.

Liang Jian also felt that since Zhu Mingtang wanted to find out, there was no need for him to hide it. Instead of having nothing to say, it is better to simply let everyone be happy, it is Zhu Mingtang's business to do it or not, Liang Jian will deliver the gift, and the words will be explained.

So, Liang Jian said: "There is indeed something I want to ask you for a small favor." ”

Zhu Mingtang said: "Xiang Lao's ability is much better than mine, why do you want to go far?"

"After all, his old man is retired, and he really can't open his mouth to trouble him again. What's more, it's the most direct thing to ask you for help in this matter, so I'm not willing to go far. Liang Jian replied.

Zhu Mingtang pursed his lips and stopped talking, his expression was slightly colder.

He didn't speak, and Liang Jian didn't want to wait for him to speak, so he said to himself: "I think you should know about my position as director of the competition research department. This position is very important to me, and I still hope that Minister Zhu can help me. Of course, I don't force it, if you like me, then pull me, if you don't like me, then forget it. ”

Zhu Mingtang was silent for a while, and said, "You have not been in the position of deputy director for half a year. ”

"I know. But people go to high places and water flows to low places, and I always have to fight for it when I have the opportunity. Moreover, I feel that the job on the government side is more suitable for me than the work of the Environmental Protection Agency. Liang Jian said.

Zhu Mingtang glanced at him and said, "Whether it is suitable or not, it's not up to you to decide." Whatever position you have to be assigned to the organization, then you have to find a way to fit the position, not let the position fit you, you know?"

Liang Jian smiled and said, "Although people can have a thousand faces, it is always difficult to be comprehensive. It is impossible for a person to be suitable for all positions, and Minister Zhu, as the head of the organization, must know this better than me. ”

Zhu Mingtang looked at him, frowned, and then said: "In the end, he is the secretary of the municipal party committee, and his eloquence is good." However, the director of the research department also tested the pen. Do you have confidence in this ability?"

Liang Jian didn't answer and asked: "You should have read my resume, right?"

Zhu Mingtang took over: "I'm asking you." ”

"I think I have more confidence in the shaft of my pen than in my eloquence. After Liang Jian finished answering, he smiled at Zhu Mingtang, and then said: "I know that you have your own candidate for this position in your heart, and I came today just to fight for it." It would be great if you could change your mind and choose to support me. If you still don't think I'm as good as the person you think I'm looking for, that's okay. So, you don't have to be hostile to me. ”

Zhu Mingtang's face changed for a moment, and then, his voice became a little colder, and he said, "I don't need to be hostile to you. In the end, the decision of the director of the research department is not in my hands. So, it doesn't really make sense for you to come today. ”

Liang Jian replied: "I think it's quite meaningful. It is my honor to be able to drink a cup of tea from Minister Zhu's house. After speaking, he smiled, then got up and stood up, bowed slightly towards Zhu Mingtang, and said, "I know that you don't welcome me, so I won't continue to bother you." Say goodbye first, you stay. ”

After Liang Jian finished speaking, he turned around and prepared to walk out. As soon as he opened his legs, Zhu Mingtang stood up behind his back, and then said, "You wait." ”

Liang Jian turned his head, and Zhu Mingtang continued: "You better bring the things back, help me thank Elder Xiang for his kindness." ”

Liang Jian glanced at the gift box on the sideboard and said, "I'm afraid I can't promise you." I'm only responsible for bringing it over, not for bringing it back. If you don't accept it, you can only go back and take it yourself and return it to my father-in-law. I'm really sorry. ”

Zhu Mingtang's brows furrowed together, looking at Liang Jian, his face was a little heavy.

Liang Jian smiled at him, bowed his head slightly, and then turned and went out.

Walking outside the door, Liang Jian took a deep breath, and then exhaled a long breath, exhaling all the irritability and depression that he had suppressed in his heart.

Zhu Mingtang's attitude was obvious, and he had known this for a long time. Liang Jian also expected that when he came to the door, he would inevitably get no results. However, Zhu Mingtang has always been polite to him, and he did not directly issue an expulsion order, which also surprised Liang Jian.

After coming out of Zhu Mingtang, Liang Jian found a road side with few people, stopped, and wanted to call Cai Gen directly, but after looking at the time, it was only eight o'clock, and it was not too late. Cai Gen had said before that his dinner might last until late. So, Liang Jian called Tian Wang.

Tian Wang received a call from Liang Jian and asked, "Director Liang, do you have something to do?"

Liang Jian asked politely, "I want to inquire with you, is Mayor Cai free now?"

Tian Wang said: "It's not okay at this time, the boss of the power station project Dong pulled Mayor Cai and didn't let him go, and he was still talking in the box. Tian Wang probably thought that Liang Jian knew about this, so he didn't hide it. But Liang Jian was surprised when he heard the three words of Boss Dong.

In Liang Jian's hand, there are a lot of handles about Dong Bin's project, he originally wanted to talk to Cai Gen about these things, but he didn't expect that Cai Gen was sitting with Dong Bin eating and chatting at this moment.

At this time, Liang Jian hesitated. In Dong Bin's position, is Cai Gen black, white, or gray? Should he tell Cai Gen about those things?

Liang Jian had some bad thoughts.

Tian Wang said: "The mayor will be over later, how about I call you to inform you?"

Liang Jian came back to his senses and hurriedly said, "Okay, then I'm sorry for you." ”

"It's okay, it's part of my job. Tian Wang said with a smile.

"Thank you. Liang Jian said.

Tian Wang smiled, and then hung up the phone in a hurry.

Liang Jian hung up the phone, simply turned off the car, and parked there waiting for Tian Wang's call. I waited for more than an hour. In the middle, the police patrolling the night came and saw Liang Jian's car parked here, and took a flashlight to shine inside, and saw Liang Jian sitting inside, so he had to let Liang Jian get out of the car, took out his driver's license, and interrogated why he parked here. Liang Jian found an excuse to prevaricate, and listened to the policeman's verbal education for a few minutes before he was able to get back into the car. But there was no way to stop here, so Liang Jian had to drive the car away, and after going around, he found a place to stop again and continue to wait.

At about half past nine, Tian Wang finally called.

Liang Jian picked up the phone, and before he could speak, he heard Tian Wang say: "Mayor Cai, he drank a little too much today, I'm worried that he may not be able to meet you." ”

Liang Jian was stunned, Cai Gen drank too much. At Cai Gen's level, it is unlikely that the situation of drinking too much will happen. With those who are lower than him, he can't drink too much, and those with a higher level than him are prone to accidents and can't drink too much. Therefore, Dong Bin can make Cai Gen drink too much, which shows that Dong Bin's ability is quite big, and it also shows that the relationship between Cai Gen and Dong Bin is probably better than Liang Jian imagined.

Liang Jian's heart suddenly felt a little more disappointed.

What kind of person is Dong Bin. Liang Jian felt that the word old fox was quite appropriate. And the previous contact with Cai Gen made Liang Jian feel that Cai Gen was still a very bloody leader, he was loyal, sincere, and not improper. But such two people have a tendency to get mixed together, which makes Liang Jian a little difficult to accept.

"Director Liang, do you have something important?" Tian Wangjian Liang Jian didn't speak, and suddenly asked.

Liang Jian came back to his senses and said, "It's nothing particularly important. Since it's not suitable today, it's okay, it's okay another day. Then you take care of Mayor Cai first, it's hard work!"

"It should. Then I'll ask the mayor tomorrow and give you another appointment. Tian Wang said.

"It's fine. There is no hurry. I'll go back and call Mayor Cai again. Liang Jian said.

At this moment, he didn't want to see Cai Gen so much.