Looking at Li Guoqiang's puzzled eyes, Qi Tianxiang said gently: "I just looked at you, a person who has become a grandfather, running around so hard and tired, a little unbearable, and distressed, there is really no other meaning."

"I'm relieved when you say that, I thought I was going to the station, and you want to tell me about the follow-up work!" Li Guoqiang took a long breath, and then said: "If you are not satisfied with anything, I think I should do it, the secretary general of the municipal party committee is actually the chief housekeeper of the municipal party committee, and also your assistant, it is my duty to serve you well, and it is also the habit and duty I have developed for decades, and it is also necessary to be tired and busy." [Ran^Text^Library] []”

"You can think like this, but I can't think like this, for your work ability and work attitude, I don't need to say, the facts are there, but still that sentence, I really can't bear it, it's really distressing." Qi Tianxiang emphasized his point of view, and paid special attention to the feeling of distress, seeing that Li Guoqiang no longer distinguished, he continued to say according to his intentions: "You have also seen it in the past few days, my new official has taken office, and I have been working with twelve times more care. As you know, I have no experience in grassroots work, especially no experience in running a locality, and the provincial party committee suddenly pushed me to the position of secretary of the municipal party committee, there is no transition, there is no buffer, and many people are looking at me, some are concerned, some are waiting to see jokes, and there are even more ill-intentioned people waiting for my mistakes and mistakes, so that I can replace them. ”

Qi Tianxiang looked at Li Guoqiang's appearance when he was about to speak, and knew what he would say, so he waved his hand to signal him not to interrupt, and then said: "I know what you want to say, and I will also say that I am humble, I understand this comfort, and I also express my deep gratitude, but I know my weaknesses and shortcomings, and I also know how to make up for them." Grounding is a very good method, but also can not make up for a lesson, these days you have also seen, my schedule, in addition to the visit, is the symposium, down to the counties, cities and towns to walk, a comprehensive understanding of the situation, before you can start the next step of the work, so that the workload and intensity are very bad, I myself to be honest are a little unbearable, watching you busy before and after, it is even more indescribable. ”

Qi Tianxiang's sincere words made Li Guoqiang a little surprised, especially his words to analyze his own shortcomings and shortcomings without concealment, these are often the most taboo things for the number one leader, not only can not be said, even speculation is taboo, but Qi Tianxiang does not care about these, but said it from the bottom of his heart, and even the background analysis after taking office, without concealing it, in addition to the lack of political experience that can be explained, the only explanation is that he did not regard himself as an outsider, or that he completely trusted himself, The former simply cannot exist, then it can only be the latter. As the youngest member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee in the province, in the past few years, whether it is the work of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection or the work of the leading group for deep reform, he has done a remarkable job, and has been favored and appreciated by several secretaries of the provincial party committee.

Thinking of Qi Tianxiang's trust in himself, Li Guoqiang couldn't help but feel a little excited, looked at Qi Tianxiang with gratitude, and solemnly expressed his sincerity: "Secretary Qi trusts me so much in Lao Li, I have to fight hard to help you, not to mention being tired and busy, even if you give up this hundred catties, what is it?" ”

"That's what I'm going to say, and that's the main purpose of my conversation with you today." Qi Tianxiang's expression was obviously excited, and he raised his voice and said: "You are my right and left hand in the municipal party committee, I can't hide anything from your eyes, I don't trust you, who else can I trust?" You said that the old man of the municipal party committee, I can only tell you these words from the bottom of my heart, and you can understand it when you say it, can you say it to those young people? But what I'm most afraid of is that you will fight hard after you understand what I mean. ”

Qi Tianxiang couldn't help but stand up, and said in a slightly trembling voice: "You may have heard of Lao Bai's matter, it was because of my neglect, I just wanted to find a place for this big brother to exert his spare heat, so that his life after retirement would not be lonely, so I took it upon myself to let him return to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and also let him participate in the investigation of the case, and something happened." ”

Qi Tianxiang looked up to the sky and sighed, tears flowed down involuntarily, and muttered, "I'm sorry for this big brother!" ”

"Secretary Qi, don't say that, you know your intentions and kindness." Li Guoqiang was really moved by Qi Tianxiang's true feelings, and the tears on Qi Tianxiang's face also deeply touched his heart, and he hurriedly stood up and said with relief: "What's more, you are still seriously ill because of this, how many people still envy Lao Bai, to have such a confidant and sympathetic leader of his subordinates, even death is worth it."

Bai Fengshou's incident was a major news in the entire Ho Hai Province that year, not only did the high-level memorial service sensation in the whole province, but also the huge news and publicity activities also made him a household name. It is impossible for Li Guoqiang not to know about this matter, and he also knows the ins and outs of this matter very well, which not only comes from the description of his daughter-in-law, but also from various rumors and news, but without exception, they all point to Qi Tianxiang's fainting and serious illness, which adds a good reputation to Qi Tianxiang.

"Don't say that, I'm even sadder to say that." Qi Tianxiang waved his hand and said for a long time before he said sincerely: "I'm already sorry for a big brother, I can't be sorry for you big brother anymore." ”

"I can't stand Secretary Qi's words, I really can't stand it." Li Guoqiang heard Qi Tianxiang compare him with Bai Fengshou and call him Big Brother, not only excited, but also a little frightened.

"You don't have to be humble, you deserve it." Qi Tianxiang slowly regained his composure, stretched out his hand and motioned for Li Guoqiang to sit down, and then he sat down slowly, staring at Li Guoqiang with solemn eyes for a long time before he said slowly: "Some words have been held in my heart for a few days, and I don't know whether to say them or not." ”

"You're welcome, just say what you have to say." Li Guoqiang seemed to have guessed what Qi Tianxiang was going to say, and he was fully prepared in his heart, so he hurriedly said: "As long as it is beneficial to your work, I can accept anything." ”

"I'm talking a little serious, but it's not that serious, that is, I'm afraid that you will think too much." Qi Tianxiang softened his tone and said slowly: "To tell you the truth, your brother is fifty-five this year, and he has been at the hall level for a few years, and it may not be impossible to go one step further, but how big the possibility is, you must know very well in your heart." ”

As he spoke, Qi Tianxiang picked up the cigarette case again, handed it to Li Guoqiang, and said while forcibly lighting a fire for him: "Now your position is not something that anyone can snatch and snatch, your experience and ability, as well as office work experience, no one on both sides of the municipal party committee and the municipal government can compare, and what is more valuable is your conscientious work attitude and sense of responsibility in every detail, which is difficult for young cadres to match." ”

After praising Li Guoqiang to his heart's content, Qi Tianxiang slowly cut to the topic, "If your brother doesn't have any ideas, stick to this post for a few years, or fade out of this position, you don't have to worry at all, whether it is to go to the ** or to the CPPCC, your qualifications and age are more than enough." ”

"Thank you Secretary Qi for your compliment, and thank you for your kind reminder, I know what I should do." Li Guoqiang raised his eyes and looked at Qi Tianxiang enthusiastically, his eyes were full of gratitude and emotion, and he said emotionally: "You think deeply, not only think about the present, but also think about the future, and to be able to be so honest with my old Li Tui, I am very content, and I am very grateful." ”

Li Guoqiang stood up as he spoke, and said sincerely: "People's hearts change people's hearts, you can trust me like this, please also believe in my consciousness, I will never live up to your trust, do a good job of passing on the help, and stand on the last shift." ”

Qi Tianxiang also stood up, looked at Li Guoqiang with a solemn expression, and said seriously: "Today, our brothers are talking privately, and the scope is limited to the two of us. ”

"Don't worry! If you don't tell your parents, you don't tell your children, you don't even tell your wife, you can do it. Li Guoqiang barely squeezed out a smile, and said slowly: "Thank you for talking to me so much, it's not too early, you should hurry up and go back from work!" ”

"Also, this patronizing talk delays the time for you to go home and enjoy the family fun with your grandson." Qi Tianxiang regained his composure, a rare smile appeared on his face, and solemnly reminded: "Once again, we are comrades and colleagues, and I can't stand it without any honorific titles like you." ”

Seeing Li Guoqiang nodding in agreement, Qi Tianxiang smiled and stretched out his hand, took Li Guoqiang's arm, and slowly walked out of the door. Although Li Guoqiang has been repeatedly asked not to think too much, it is conceivable that Li Guoqiang's tonight is destined to be a sleepless night, he may be able to think of countless endings, there may be countless processes, the result is the same, there may be enough psychological expectations, but it is just an expectation, and when it is really time to make a decision, the psychological imbalance is certain, let alone lost. After breaking up with Li Guoqiang, Qi Tianxiang did not have the slightest ease and happiness, on the contrary, it was very dull, it seemed that this matter appeared on him, he designed such an ending, and he was happy to see such a result.

In fact, it is a common practice for new leaders to replace the staff around them, although it cannot be said that it is the replacement of a son of heaven and a courtier, the adjustment of the staff around him is still very common, after all, it is still much easier for people to use it well, and many unspeakable secrets can also continue to be kept secret. Qi Tianxiang came to take office, and he had already brought over the secretary and the chauffeur, and now he has changed the secretary general, which seems to be a little impatient. For this reason, Qi Tianxiang also hesitated for a long time, and repeatedly asked himself, the real motive of such an act itself, and the conclusion is the same, that is, he has no bad thoughts, just a kind reminder, as for the results that can be achieved, it is unpredictable and uncontrollable.

The day after the conversation, Li Guoqiang solemnly introduced Yao Ling to Qi Tianxiang, although there was no clear formal handover, but in fact, it was equivalent to handing over the daily full-time service work to Deputy Secretary-General Yao Ling. Compared with Li Guoqiang's conscientiousness like a person, Yao Ling is a relaxed way of service, always appearing when you need it, which makes Qi Tianxiang feel relaxed, and also makes Qi Tianxiang feel a lot of heart disease, and feels a lot more free and happy.

"Xiao Zhang followed Xiao Wang to pick up Teacher Yan, should we go over here?" Just thinking about Yao Ling's service method, Yao Ling pushed the door in, looked at Qi Tianxiang for advice: "I had to ask the secretary to deign to take my car over." ”

"As long as you can pass, you can't sit in any car, and your BMW horse is more eye-catching." Qi Tianxiang glanced at his watch, stood up with a smile, and walked out slowly, saying, "Your little Qiao won't come to pick you up in person." ”

"It's good that he came over on time and came to pick me up." Yao Ling pursed her lips and said dissatisfiedly, looked at Qi Tianxiang protestingly and said, "Again, I am a BMW, not a BMW good horse, please Secretary Qi to figure it out." ”

"It's a BMW, and it's not necessarily a good horse, right?" Qi Tianxiang smiled and said meaningfully: "Back then, Changshan Zhao Zilong entered and exited seven in and out of the million-strong army, didn't he rely on the help of the white horse?" Cao Cao's beautiful money can't entrap the beautiful bearded man, can't he do it with a good horse? ”

"Yes, I'll change to a Hummer and see if I can compare to your good horse." Yao Ling had to admire Qi Tianxiang's agile thinking, but she was still a little unconvinced, enlivening the atmosphere