Diao Yimin is 55 years old. When he was forty years old, he had a serious illness, and after that, his left hand and right foot were not very agile. After years of exercise, my left hand has basically returned to normal, but when I walk, I can still see the inconvenience of my right foot. Generally, those who are inconvenient will rarely become a façade figure for image considerations, but Diao Yimin still came to today's position step by step, in addition to his background, his outstanding ability is also an important reason. It is said that Diao Yimin does not talk much, but he always does what he says. As for the rest, Liang Jian didn't know much more.

Before entering the door, Liang Jian was a little apprehensive. Because he knows very well that at the level of the provincial secretary, there is a earth-shaking difference between identity and status. Although Liang Jian has been by Zhang Qiang's side for a long time, not everyone is as blue-eyed as Zhang Qiang.

Looking at the doorbell that was close at hand, Liang Jian took a deep breath before raising his hand to press it. The sound of ding dong rang three times, and the gate of the villa opened, and a woman with a delicate figure walked all the way through the short stone path, and came to Liang Jian, through the iron fence, looked at Liang Jian, and asked in a playful voice: "Are you Liang Jian?"

After Liang Jian nodded, she stretched out her hand to open the iron door and said, "Come with me, Secretary Diao will be inconvenient, you wait in the side hall first." ”

"Okay. Liang Jian followed her, his gaze casually skimming over the two apron straps tied with bows around her waist. The soft silk material gently patted her round buttocks with her light steps.

Enter the door, turn left, and you will see the side hall. Straight through the door is the living room, and on the other side is the dining room and kitchen. The woman in the apron, very young, about twenty years old, should be the nanny here. Liang Jian sat down on the sofa in the side hall, and she told him expressionlessly: "I didn't call you, don't walk around." ”

Liang Jian said yes again.

She turned and walked away, no tea, no water.

Liang Jian looked at the time, the minute hand passed by 6, then passed by 7, then passed by 8, and saw that he was about to pass by 9, Liang Jian couldn't help but feel a little anxious. Ni Xiuyun explained to him that nine o'clock is the rest time of the provincial secretary Diao Yimin, and if he is not available at nine o'clock, then he is likely to run for nothing.

He came suddenly, and it was normal for Diao Yimin not to be seen. It's just that Liang Jian is spending here in order to see him, and there are still a lot of things waiting for him to do over there. So, it's better to see him tonight, whether or not you can achieve your goal in the end, it's always better than not seeing him in person, isn't it?

Liang Jian was turning his brain, thinking of a way to see Diao Yimin without being abrupt, when suddenly there was movement in the living room. Liang Jian looked back and saw the young woman just now, walking out with a tall figure. The man probably didn't know that Liang Jian was watching him in the side hall, and hurriedly followed the young woman out, leaving only a side face for Liang Jian. Some eyes.

The woman sent him to the door and turned around and called out to Liang Jian: "Come with me." ”

Liang Jian didn't care about who it was just now, so he hurriedly stood up, followed the woman through the living room, and arrived at the door of the study. The woman opened the door and stopped. Liang Jian walked in, and in the room, a somewhat chubby man wearing a white shirt and sweatpants with his back to Liang Jian stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, which was knee-high with plants, and inside the window was a floor-to-ceiling table lamp, shining with bright yellow light.

"Sit. Liang Jian stepped in, and he could hear his voice, light but powerful. Liang Jian glanced at the room, and on the left hand side was a bookshelf on a wall, which was full of books, and he hurriedly swept it, and he didn't have time to read the title of the book. In front of the bookshelf is a large dark red desk, on which a notebook is placed, closed. Lots of papers, piled up. A desk lamp, off.

The desk, that is, between Liang Jian and Diao Yimin, was a set of sofas and a coffee table. Liang Jian glanced at the coffee table, there was only one teacup, blue and white porcelain with a lid. Liang Jian chose the face-to-face sofa between the two sofas where there were no teacups and sat down.

As soon as he sat down, Diao Yimin, who was standing in front of the window, turned around, he had a pipe in his hand, but there was no smoke. Glancing at Liang Jian, who had just sat down, he casually put his pipe on a high table next to him, then paced over with a slight limp, and sat down on the sofa with the teacup.

"Liang Jian, what's the matter, come to see me in such a hurry?" he said in an easy-going tone, as if an elder with a familiar relationship was chatting.

When I was in the side hall, my heart that was still worried calmed down at the moment. Liang Jian did not shy away from facing his scrutinizing gaze, and got straight to the point: "There is indeed something, people's lives are at stake, I want to ask Secretary Diao for a favor!"

The four words "human life is about heaven" made Diao Yimin's eyebrows on the right side of his face slightly raised, and he pursed his lips again, and asked: "You talk about it first, why is human life a matter of heaven!"

"There is a great drought in Jingzhou, the Loujiang River is dry, water is the source of life, and the people can't drink water, is it considered a matter of human life?" Liang Jian asked rhetorically. The tone may have a bit of a hint of questioning, Liang Jian realized it after speaking, and he didn't expect that he would unconsciously bring emotions when he said this question. I thought it would make him unhappy. Unexpectedly, he smiled and said, "Count!"

However, Liang Jian was surprised and stunned before he reacted and said, "I want to ask Secretary Diao to include Jingzhou in the list of water diversion projects!"

Diao Yimin didn't speak, reached out and picked up the teacup on the table, and after taking a shallow sip, he suddenly asked leisurely: "It seems that some time ago, Zhang Heng from Lingyang City also came over and asked me to include Lingyang City in the list of what water diversion project, I am more curious, who spread this news!"

After speaking, he looked at Liang Jian with a playful gaze.

Liang Jian's heart suddenly froze, and then he bowed his head without hesitation and admitted: "I revealed it to Comrade Zhang Heng." ”

"You're being honest. After Diao Yimin finished saying this with a smile, his tone suddenly changed: "However, where did you know about it?

Liang Jian naturally couldn't tell Hu Xiaoying, but Diao Yimin's burning eyes stared at him for a moment, if he couldn't say one, two, three, I'm afraid it would be difficult to pass. Liang Jian's head was spinning rapidly, but Diao Yimin didn't give him time to think, and said directly: "What's the matter?

When Liang Jian heard this, he simply nodded. Diao Yimin smiled, took another sip of tea, put down the teacup, and the tea lid gently closed on the teacup, making a crisp sound.

"Don't think about the water diversion project. By the way, I also told Zhang Heng to stop thinking about it. Diao Yimin said lightly, Liang Jian couldn't say much disappointment in his heart, he was a drunkard and didn't mean to drink. It's just that Diao Yimin's next words shocked him.

Diao Yimin said: "However, the sluice gates of the Lingyang Hydropower Station can be opened for them. ”

Liang Jian did not hide the surprise in his heart, but revealed it on the surface, Diao Yimin saw it, and said with a smile: "Who can you hide from that little bit of heart you played! Go around such a big circle, you are not tired, I am tired when I listen to it! Okay, about the release of water from the sluice, I will ask the secretary to inform Zhang Heng tomorrow, you go back." ”

The trick was exposed, but Liang Jian didn't feel embarrassed at all, as long as the goal was achieved, the rest didn't matter. After Liang Jian sincerely thanked him, he took his leave. Ni Xiuyun's car was parked a little far, and Liang Jian walked over the road, and there was still some unreal feeling, I thought it would take a lot of talk, but unexpectedly, it was so smooth, it was really unexpected, and even felt like I was dreaming.

After getting into the car, Ni Xiuyun saw that he was a little distracted, and said with concern: "What's wrong?

Liang Jian came back to his senses and said with a smile: "No, it's going well." It's just going so well, and it feels unreal. ”

Ni Xiuyun laughed at him: "Isn't it true if it doesn't go well?"

Liang Jian laughed.

Along the way, Ni Xiuyun didn't ask him what he was looking for Diao Yimin. Liang Jian didn't ask him how he helped him make an appointment at this time. Moreover, Diao Yimin is also extraordinarily kind today, as if he is not Diao Yimin, but Zhang Qiang.

Liang Jian thought of Zhang Qiang again, the two had not been in touch for a long time, and he didn't know if he was good in the capital.

Ni Xiuyun sent him to the door of the hotel, Liang Jian got out of the car, and was about to leave, Ni Xiuyun teased in the car: "What's the matter?

Liang Jian smiled: "It's late, I'm afraid you don't want to." ”

Ni Xiuyun raised the corners of her mouth and said, "The handsome guy's room, no matter how late it is, I am willing to enter." ”

Liang Jian can be regarded as having stayed in the flowers, but in front of Ni Xiuyun, he has no advantage, and he can be defeated by her every time he always says a few words. Liang Jian smiled bitterly and said, "Sister, don't tease me!"

Ni Xiuyun smiled very happily, and after laughing, she finally said seriously: "I'm joking with you, I still have something to do, you invite me to go up, I won't go up yet!"

"Is there anything else going on at such a late hour?" Liang Jian asked casually. Ni Xiuyun squinted her eyes and smiled: "What's the matter?

Liang Jian had no choice but to say: "Women should still not be too tired!"

Ni Xiuyun smiled, and was about to leave, but was about to light the fire, but suddenly stopped, turned his head to look at Liang Jian, who had not left, and asked, "Do me a favor, okay?"

"No problem. You said. Liang Jian responded briskly.

Ni Xiuyun said: "You just promise, and I'll tell you about the specific things later." Gone, you rest early. ”

Ni Xiuyun finished speaking and left. Liang Jian didn't take this promise to heart, in his mind, Ni Xiuyun asked him for help, it was nothing more than some work things, and he would definitely help if he could help him, but if he really couldn't help, there was no way.

After returning to the hotel and resting for the night, the matter had been completed, and the three of Liang Jian set off back to Taihe City early the next morning. As soon as the car got on the highway, Meng Meng, who disappeared after arriving at Qingtangju yesterday, called.

As soon as Liang Jian picked it up, he heard Meng Meng scolding on the other end of the phone: "Bastard!"

Liang Jian was stunned for a moment, and then asked her lightly: "Something?"

Meng Meng collected his emotions and asked, "Are you still in Jinyang?"