While he was pondering how to proceed with this, Min'er came out of the back room and called them in for dinner.

The Mr. Xu from before also came out, picked up the old man and walked into the house.

The wine for dinner is really a two-pot head. The old man was not in good health, Min'er didn't let the old man drink more, the old man drank two glasses, and Min'er snatched the wine glass from the old man's hand with his eyes.

The old man had no choice but not to drink, but he had to let his son, that is, Mr. Xu, accompany Liang Jian to drink a few glasses. These two pots have a strong taste, and Liang Jian actually rarely drinks this wine, and he is not used to drinking it, so he does not dare to drink it. After drinking a few glasses, I felt a little up, and I didn't dare to drink it.

Mr. Xu saw that Liang Jian didn't plan to drink it, so he asked Min'er to make Liang Jian a cup of tea. After the tea was delivered, Min'er saw that the old man was sitting in a chair and his eyelids were fighting, so he pushed him to the bedroom to rest first.

In the restaurant, there were only two people left, Liang Jian and Mr. Xu.

Mr. Xu looked at Liang Jian, smiled slightly, and said, "Did my father mention the reconstruction of the old city to you outside just now?"

When Liang Jian heard this, he glanced at this Mr. Xu in surprise, could it be that he also asked Liang Jian for this matter?

"The old man is a little old, and he doesn't think things are as thoughtful as before, you don't have to take his words to heart. In fact, the government has already had a plan for this matter, but it still needs to do work with the people here. Mr. Xu said.

Liang Jian was slightly stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "The old man still has some truth in what he said. These old people have lived here all their lives, and it is normal for them to be old and lack some sense of security and refuse to move. ”

"The old man's thoughts can be understood and understood. However, this is the case with the social process, and the government has its difficulties. You are the secretary general of the municipal party committee, so you should understand this better than ordinary people. Mr. Xu looked at Liang Jian and said, with a little seriousness between his eyebrows.

Liang Jian was a little embarrassed, the identity of this Mr. Xu was not clear, but he talked about the difficulties of the government in front of Liang Jian, and he felt a strange feeling no matter how he listened to it.

Liang Jian diverted the topic and asked him, "What is Uncle Xu doing at the moment?"

Mr. Xu glanced at him, lowered his head and took a sip of the teacup, and when he put the teacup down, he said slowly, "What do you think I do?"

Liang Jian looked at him, and that very familiar face made him think of the difficulties of the government's work that Mr. Xu had talked about just now, and a light suddenly flashed in his mind.

"I guess, Uncle Xu should also work in the agency, right?" Liang Jian said.

Mr. Xu nodded slightly, but he had no intention of completely unraveling the mystery.

Liang Jian was really curious about the identity of this Mr. Xu, and the feeling that he was clearly familiar but couldn't remember who it was was was really torturous. So, Liang Jian continued to ask uninterestingly: "I don't know which department Uncle Xu is in?"

Mr. Xu glanced at him and said, "The United Front Work Department of the Central Committee." ”

When Liang Jian heard this, he was stunned for a moment. At the same time, I also remembered in my mind what kind of character this familiar Uncle Xu was. This Mr. Xu's full name is Xu Yongquan. He is currently the director of the Fourth Bureau of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee. And the reason why Liang Jian looked familiar with him was because he had two meetings before and had several encounters with the director of the Fourth Bureau of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee. However, there was no direct contact between the two at that time.

Liang Jian remembered that at a meeting, the director of the Fourth Bureau of the United Front Work Bureau also made a speech, and the content of the speech was very wonderful. After Liang Jian remembered his identity, he immediately said to Xu Yongquan: "Director Xu, I'm very sorry, I didn't recognize you just now. ”

Xu Yongquan waved his hand and said, "This is at home, you should call me Uncle Xu." Moreover, in terms of level, you and I are about the same. ”

Liang Jian nodded: "Then I'll call you Uncle Xu." ”

"I heard Min'er say that you met while walking in Central Park?" Xu Yongquan suddenly asked.

Liang Jian was stunned for a moment, and then replied, "Yes." I don't usually come here, but I didn't expect to meet Miss Min'er and the old man for a walk. ”

"No wonder the old man keeps saying that you have a fate with him. Xu Yongquan took over.

"It's an honor for me to meet him. Liang Jian said politely.

Xu Yongquan looked at him and said, "It's rare for the old man to be as happy as he is today in the past few years, and this is all your credit." So, it should be my pleasure. ”

After talking for a while, Liang Jian saw that it was not too early, and he was ready to leave. Xu Yongquan sent him to the door, Liang Jian suddenly thought of the old man Xu that Qu Ping knew, so he asked Xu Yongquan tentatively: "Uncle Xu, are our Secretary Qu and Old Man Xu old acquaintances before?"

Xu Yongquan was stunned for a moment, and then said, "I don't know, what's wrong?"

Liang Jian hurriedly said: "It's not much, I heard our Secretary Qu mention an old man Xu before, it just so happens that Uncle Xu, your surname is also Xu, I think, will it happen to be the same person." ”

After hearing this, Xu Yongquan said, "It shouldn't be the same person." The old man has been retired for nearly 20 years, and your Secretary Qu has only been working in Huajing for more than ten years, so you should not be familiar with it. ”

Liang Jian thought, there are so many people in China, and there are many people with the same surname. There is also an old man Xu, which is not surprising. Just as he was about to say hello to the old man, Min'er walked out, and when Xu Yongquan saw it, he asked, "Has your grandfather already slept?"

Min'er nodded and said, "I drank some wine today and fell asleep quickly." ”

Xu Yongquan said: "Then don't wake him up again, Min'er, you send Xiaoliang out." ”

Min'er nodded.

The two walked slowly to the door. At this moment, it was already dark, and the bustling lights not far away had already been lit up. Here, there is only dim light and quiet time.

In the alley, which is less than two meters wide, it has long since lost the noise when the sky was still bright before, and the small yellow lights under the porch, shining with dim light, shine on the two of them, pulling out a slender shadow under their feet.

"Grandpa is very happy today, thank you. Min'er said suddenly, her gentle and delicate voice was like a small river flowing in a dream, which made people feel very comfortable.

Liang Jian glanced down at her and smiled, "I'm also very happy, so I don't need to thank you." ”

Min'er suddenly looked up at the winding alley in front of her, and her eyes revealed a lot of sadness: "Since the news of the demolition here came down, grandpa has rarely smiled. Today is the happiest day he has ever had. ”

Her distress and sadness are especially contagious in this quiet alley.

Liang Jian didn't know how to answer for a while, as Xu Yongquan said before, the matter of demolition is a social process, and it is not something that one or a few people can stop. Even if you can stop it for a while, you can't stop it for a lifetime. This leader did not approve it today, but if the leader changes tomorrow, it may be approved. The environment is like this, and no one can change it.

"Actually, I'm quite reluctant to be here. I grew up here, and everyone here can be said to have grown up watching me. As she spoke, Min'er pointed to the hidden door not far in front of her and said, "For example, this one." Aunt Hu of this family also took me for a long time when I was a child. In the future, when this place is demolished, it will be difficult to see these people again. ”

Her grief flowed down her face, and it was very obvious.

Liang Jian couldn't bear it, thought about it, and said: "When it comes to resettlement, it will generally be placed in a community. In fact, even if you change the place to live, everyone is still together. ”

Min'er shook her head and said, "Most of the people who live here are elderly. After the demolition, most of the people either moved in with their children or went straight to a nursing home. It is estimated that it will take several years to wait for the placement, and everyone can't afford to wait. As she spoke, she suddenly looked up at Liang Jian and said, "Brother Liang, I know that we have only just met, so it's not good for me to ask you for help." However, my grandfather liked you, and I also felt that you were different from everyone else. Can you do me a favor?"

She looked at him with wide eyes, and the pitiful begging in her eyes made Liang Jian unable to open his mouth to refuse, so he could only nod his head in response.

"Grandpa's days are numbered, the doctor said, it won't be more than five years at most. He likes the neighbors here very much, I want you to help me think of a way to see if we can postpone the demolition work here for a few years?"

Although Liang Jian couldn't bear to refuse Min'er, he also wanted to help her. But it was really difficult for Liang Jian to agree to her request, and it was unlikely to do it. The matter of demolition and relocation has already gone through the process, how can Liang Jian stop it? There is no legitimate reason to stop it, just because of one person to stop this whole thing, this reason is simply untenable.

Liang Jian thought for a while and said to Min'er: "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't help with this request of yours." However, I will try to find another way to put everyone in the same place after the relocation begins, so that my grandfather can still stay with his neighbors. ”

After hearing this, Min'er thought for a while and said, "If you can live together, it's okay." After speaking, he suddenly asked again: "In this way, will it be very troublesome for you?"

Liang Jian smiled and said, "This in itself is what I should do." Rest assured, it's okay. ”

Min'er listened, and her expression relaxed a little. After the two walked for a while, when they came to the main road outside, Min'er said, "Why don't I drive you?"

"No, it's not too early, it's not safe for you to send me back alone. It was convenient for me to call a car myself. After Liang Jian finished speaking, he took out his mobile phone and called a taxi.

It didn't take long for the car to come, and Min'er watched Liang Jian get into the car before turning back.

Not long after the car drove out, Liang Jian received a text message from Min'er: Brother Liang, thank you really today. My father was stubborn, and he and my grandfather had always had disagreements on many things, including the demolition. So, I can only ask you for help in this matter. Thank you for your willingness to help me.

After Liang Jian read it, he thought for a while and replied: "This is what I should do, I don't promise that I will be able to find a way, but I will do my best." I'll get back to you with a message. ”

"Yes. You stay safe on the road, and tell me when you're there. Min'er soon returned.

After Liang Jian saw it, he didn't go back. Put away the phone, and the mind began to figure out how to operate this matter.