Liang Jian sat in the car for a long time before driving home. When they arrived at home, Xiang Jin and Minister Xiang didn't ask anything, they probably thought that Liang Jian had gone to see Zhu Mingtang and then came back so late.

They didn't ask, and Liang Jian didn't explain.

The next day, Liang Jian went to work, and at about ten o'clock, Cai Gen took the initiative to call Liang Jian. When Liang Jian saw that number, his mood was a little complicated.

Liang Jian adjusted his mood before picking up the phone.

"Liang Jian, I'm sorry, I drank a little too much yesterday, otherwise, you can come over at noon. I had half an hour at noon. When Cai Gen spoke, there seemed to be a hint of apology in his voice. But it sounds like it's a little unreal.

Liang Jian was silent for a second or two, and then replied, "Okay." What time are you available?"

"Half past twelve. How's it going?, is it too late?" asked Cai Gen.

Liang Jian replied: "It's just in time." ”

12 o'clock is time for lunch. If he went to see Cai Gen at half past twelf, then Liang Jian would either go hungry or have to eat in advance.

Liang Jian went hungry.

When he got there, Tian Wang was eating fast food in the office, and when he saw Liang Jian coming, he hurriedly stood up and greeted the door, glanced at the time on his watch while speaking, and said, "You're here, have you had lunch?"

"Ate some. Liang Jian said.

"Mayor Cai is eating, why don't you wait here?" Tian Wang looked at Liang Jian and asked.

Liang Jian nodded.

He walked into Tian Wang's office and sat down, he was embarrassed to eat in Tian Wang, closed the fast food and put it aside, and then prepared to make tea for Liang Jian. Liang Jian hurriedly stopped: "Don't make tea, you eat first, don't worry about me." ”

Tian Wang smiled embarrassedly and said, "I was busy today, so I didn't have time to go to the canteen, so I had to ask the canteen to send a fast food to make do." After speaking, I still have to make tea for Liang Jian.

As soon as the tea leaves were placed in the cup, Cai Gen called. Tian Wang picked it up, and after a few words, he hung up the phone and said to Liang Jian: "Let's go over, the mayor has already eaten." ”

Liang Jian said: "You eat first, I'll go over by myself." ”

Tian Wang hesitated, smiled embarrassedly, and said, "It's okay." Then I won't send you there. ”

When I opened the door of Mayor Cai's office, I smelled the smell of fragrant food in the house. As soon as I smelled it, I felt a gurgling in my stomach.

Fortunately, Cai Gen didn't pay attention and was looking down at the newspaper. Liang Jian walked to him, he raised his head, looked at Liang Jian, put down the newspaper, and said with a smile: "Sit down." ”

Liang Jian sat down on the couch next to him. After sitting down, Cai Gen asked, "Have you eaten the meal?"

Liang Jian said: "I've eaten it." ”

Cai Gen said again: "If you want to drink tea, make it yourself." ”

"Okay. Liang Jian replied.

Cai Gen stared at him for a few seconds, and suddenly asked, "What's wrong?"

Liang Jian was stunned for a moment, then realized that his state was not quite right, and hurriedly adjusted, and said, "It's okay, it may be noon, and I'm a little sleepy." I got used to taking a nap on weekdays. ”

Cai Gen believed it, smiled, and asked, "What did you do with me yesterday?"

When Liang Jian came, he was already thinking about this question on the way, how should he answer this question. There are many answers in his mind, but it is still a little difficult to choose one to answer.

Liang Jian hesitated for a moment and said, "It's not a particularly important thing. I heard the news yesterday that it was related to the power station project in Yong'an District. ”

The moment Cai Gen heard the words of the Yong'an District Power Station, his brows furrowed subconsciously, and a not so pleasant look flashed across his face. But, soon, these were hidden. Cai Gen looked calm and asked Liang Jian, "What's the news?"

Liang Jian replied: "Ma Qiang, the project manager of the Yong'an District project, seems to be suspected of misappropriating funds and has recently fled abroad. Liang Jian said as he paid attention to Cai Gen's expression, and he didn't show any other expressions except for frowning slightly.

After Liang Jian finished speaking, he stopped and waited for Cai Gen's answer.

Cai Gen took over and asked, "Where did you hear this news, and how is it true or false?"

Liang Jian replied: "When the people in the bureau went to the construction site, they listened to the workers who were blocking there to ask for wages. If it's true or not, I later checked Ma Qiang's exit record, and it seems that he did leave the country. ”

After Liang Jian finished speaking, he stared at Cai Gen. Cai Gen's expression was slightly condensed, and after a few seconds, he said, "This is the first time I've heard of this. Speaking of this, he paused, and then said, "If this is true, then it is indeed necessary to check it carefully." ”

Cai Gen's attitude is actually still a little disbelieving.

Liang Jian was not surprised, he said: "I think this thing may not be true, but if it is true, then we have to pay attention to it." After all, I'm not afraid of 10,000, I'm just afraid of what if!"

Cai Gen nodded: "You have to be reasonable. In this way, I asked Tian Wang to check it out. With that, he stood up and called Tian Wang in.

As soon as Tian Wang came in, he said: "There is a project manager named Ma Qiang at the waste-to-energy power station in Yong'an District. ”

Liang Jian couldn't help but glance at Cai Gen when he heard Cai Gen ask Tian Wang to ask Dong Bin.

It happened that Cai Gen also looked at Liang Jian, and as soon as the two looked at each other, Cai Gen asked, "Is there anything else you want to add?"

Liang Jian hurriedly said: "There is nothing to add. ”

Cai Gen nodded, and then instructed Tian Wang to do it immediately.

Liang Jian couldn't help but feel a little more disappointed in his heart. After Tian Wang went out, Cai Gen went back to the sofa and sat down. As soon as he sat down, he suddenly mentioned the matter of the director of the research department.

Cai Gen said: "The current position is basically to choose one between you and Zhen Dongwen. Zhu Mingtang admires Zhen Dongwen very much, but Secretary Guo's meaning is not obvious at present. Speaking of this, Cai Gen glanced at Liang Jian and asked, "Do you really stop working hard?" No matter how good the relationship between Zhu Mingtang and Zhen Dongwen is, if it is related to the future of his biological son, I think he will still choose again. ”

Liang Jian paused and replied, "I have already done everything I can do." But about Minister Zhu's son, I really don't have the strength. My father has not been in Beijing for a while, and I haven't been in touch for a while. ”

When Cai Gen heard this, he glanced at Liang Jian, retracted his gaze and stared at the table of the coffee table, and said, "Zhu Mingtang has a bit of a stubborn personality, if you don't have enough chips to impress him, he will basically not change his mind." ”

"There's no way around it, you can only resign yourself to fate!" Liang Jian said: "It's just that you've been worrying about this matter for me." ”

Cai Gen smiled and said, "There's nothing to worry about, it's nothing more than the last time I had a meal." The main thing is still up to you. ”

"That's also for your guidance, otherwise I just want to do something, and I'm confused and can't find the direction. Liang Jian flattered softly.

Cai Gen smiled, and then said: "This matter, it should be possible to get results in the next two days." ”

Although Liang Jian had already been prepared to resign himself to fate, when he heard this, he still felt a little nervous in his heart.

Cai Gen seemed to see Liang Jian's nervousness, and said with a smile: "You don't have to worry too much, your chances of winning are still quite good." Although Comrade Zhen Dongwen is not bad in his work, he has some problems in other aspects. In all, one or two members of the Standing Committee still have a big opinion of him. In comparison, you don't have any particularly strong opposition. ”

Tian Wang said something similar to him before.

Liang Jian smiled and said, "Then borrow your auspicious words, and look forward to making my wishes come true." ”

Cai Gen smiled at the same time.

Liang Jian knew that the words were almost over here. Liang Jian stood up and offered his farewell. Cai Gen didn't stop him either. After coming out, Liang Jian thought about it, turned around and knocked on Tian Wang's half-open office door. He was busy with what Cai Gen had just explained, so he didn't even pay attention to Liang Jian coming out.

After Liang Jian entered, he immediately stood up and prepared to make tea, but Liang Jian stopped him and said, "Don't make tea, I'll leave after a few words." ”

Tian Wang said: "It's not too late now, it's too late to sit for a while." ”

"There's a meeting in the afternoon, and there are materials to prepare. Liang Jian said.

Tian Wang listened, so he didn't insist on soaking in the water, and after Liang Jian sat down, he sat down again. Liang Jian watched him sit down and asked, "Secretary Tian, is Mayor Cai quite familiar with Dong Bin from the Yong'an District Power Station Project?"

Tian Wang heard Liang Jian's question, glanced at Liang Jian, and his eyes were a little vigilant. He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Why did you suddenly think to ask this?"

Liang Jian said: "The Dong Bin invited me to dinner once before, and he mentioned a lot of things about Mayor Cai. I'm a little curious. When I heard Mayor Cai talk about him just now, I thought about it. ”

Liang Jian's words were half-truths and half-truths, Tian Wang looked at Liang Jian and replied: "Actually, it's not very familiar, we have eaten together a few times." However, every time this Dong Bin invites, Mayor Cai will agree. This is still relatively rare. ”

"That's a rarity. Liang Jian echoed.

After speaking, Tian Wang was just about to answer, when the landline suddenly rang. Tian Wang picked it up, and when he heard it, he said, "Okay, I'll come over immediately." After hanging up the phone, he looked at Liang Jian apologetically and said, "The mayor is looking for me, why don't you wait here?"

Liang Jian hurriedly stood up and said, "No, then you can be busy." I'm almost leaving, too. ”

Tian Wang sent him out the door, and then watched him walk a few steps, and then hurriedly turned around and went to Cai Gen's office.

After getting down and sitting in the car, Liang Jian couldn't help but think about what Tian Wang said just now. I don't know it very well, but every time I invite, I will definitely participate.

Dong Bin is a businessman. It has always been necessary to maintain a certain distance between business and government.

Cai Gen's behavior reminded Liang Jian of what Minister Xiang had warned him before: Dong Bin is not easy to mess with. He guessed that Cai Gen's various behaviors that made him feel disappointed were related to Dong Bin's uneasy attribute?

After all, no matter how powerful a person is, there will always be a time to bow his head. It's like the Monkey King in Journey to the West, when he met Tang Seng, no matter how ambitious he was, he was still smooth.