The dinner was arranged at the request of the Vice Premier, and the format was simple, but it was very meaningful, especially for the local party and government leaders who were looking forward to meeting with the Vice Premier.

The vice premier changed his habit of dining alone with his secretary and deliberately arranged for dinner with several provincial leaders, heads of provincial departments, and party and government leaders from Huayi, Shanyin, and Laizhou. This is undoubtedly a great thing for Qi Tianxiang and several provincial leaders accompanying him, especially the party and government leaders of the three cities.

Despite the strict selection and control of the number of participants, it was far beyond the capacity of one table, and only two tables were arranged, and the careful and meticulous arrangement was carried out early on, which shows the importance of this dinner.

This is not a big deal in the past, Huayi City, as an old revolutionary area, often receives some old cadres and important leaders to inspect the old area, under normal circumstances, it is to choose one or two places of commemorative significance, after visiting or inspecting, listen to the accompanying provincial and municipal leaders to report on the work, and then have dinner with local cadres and advanced models, and feel the strong friendship of the old area in a happy atmosphere, which can be regarded as a successful end to the inspection of the old area.

The deputy prime minister was different, in addition to his excessively prominent position, because he had a maverick habit of life, never participating in the welcome banquets organized by the local government, nor having dinners and meals with local cadres. This habit persisted for many years, on the one hand, due to his own body, a major operation removed most of his stomach, and he could only eat a small and simple diet. On the other hand, he has his own character, he doesn't drink or eat, and he doesn't like noisy scenes. For two reasons, whether he is attending an important meeting in Beijing or going out for inspection and research, he always eats alone with his secretary, especially dinner. Over time, it has become a practice that cannot be shaken, even when participating in activities with central leaders.

This time it was a significant exception, not only offered to have dinner with everyone, but also deliberately listed several people who must participate, including Wang Dalong from Longxiao Village, Tian Fuping from Tianjiawa Village who will go tomorrow, and Sister Luo, a social person who is enthusiastic about public welfare. This shows his intentions, but also his mood and mood.

After a short rest, when Qi Tianxiang, Wang Hai and the others saw the vice premier again, they could obviously perceive that the vice premier's physical state was much better than when they came back from Longxiao Village in the afternoon.

In the face of warm applause and the welcoming crowd, the vice premier's expression was always kind, his smile was always on his face, and he took the trouble to shake hands with the people who greeted him one by one. Especially Wang Dalong and others, who were invited by themselves, shook hands warmly and greeted each other, until they were welcomed to the position of guest of honor and sat down, and did not forget to beckon everyone to sit down.

After seeing the vice premier sit down safely and everyone took their seats in order, Qi Tianxiang stood up and looked at the vice premier respectfully, and then looked at everyone, and said with a toast enthusiastically: "The vice premier has a busy day today, not only condolences to the villagers of Longxiao Village, but also visits the workers and masters working in the production line of Yilong Group. This is not only the deep affection for the old area, but also the care and attention to the various undertakings of the old area, but also the spur and encouragement of our grassroots cadres and masses, let us express our heartfelt thanks to the vice premier for his care with warm applause! ”

Qi Tianxiang's words were sincere and sincere, and immediately received a unanimous response from everyone, and the warm applause sounded instantly, and it lasted for a long time, Qi Tianxiang patiently waited for the applause to subside, and then continued to say enthusiastically: "Now we will invite Comrade Vice Premier to make an important speech, please welcome!" ”

Before Qi Tianxiang's incendiary words fell, the applause sounded again, so that the vice premier had to stretch out his hands and wave, not only to greet everyone, but also to calm the warm applause, and then gently waved his hand to Qi Tianxiang, motioning for him to sit down, and then said with a smile: "I have been in the old area for a day, I have said a lot, and I have said everything that should be said, and there are not so many important instructions to say, I just want to meet with everyone and exchange feelings, and there is nothing more than anything else." ”

As soon as the vice premier spoke, the restaurant became silent, and they all looked at the vice premier intently, so that he had to smile, wave his hand and say: "Don't look at me like this, everyone relax, I want to sit with everyone, I just want to have a relaxed environment, maybe I can relax by eating." ”

The vice premier's words caused a burst of chuckles, and the atmosphere was obviously more lively, and the vice premier looked around at Qi Tianxiang and Wang Hai who were sitting on both sides, and said to everyone with a slight smile: "Comrade Tianxiang and Comrade Wang Hai know my habits, and they usually don't participate in activities such as drinking and banquets, and they rarely drink alcohol and gather, but today is a bit abnormal, and I asked for this arrangement. ”

"The reason is actually very simple, that is, I want to share my feelings with everyone." The vice premier did not pause for a moment, and then said: "Longxiao Village is the first village I saw when I came to Huayi Old District, and I don't know how many such villages there are in Huayi Old District. But what I know is that if such villages could make up half of all villages, or only one-third, the old district would not be what it is now. ”

As he spoke, the vice premier picked up the wine glass in front of him, looked at the crowd and said gently: "That's why I want to sit with you today, that is, I want to thank Comrade Dalong and all the villagers of Longxiao Village, who let me see the new countryside that is rich and courteous, rich and peaceful, and see the hope of our old area to get rid of poverty and become rich." As you know, I don't usually drink alcohol, but today I want to use this glass of wine to express my feelings, as well as my gratitude to Comrade Dalong and all the comrades who have worked hard for the economic construction and social development of the old area. ”

The deputy prime minister's proposal was a little surprising, and he all raised his glasses, but then the vice premier's actions were jaw-dropping, and he actually drank a full glass of wine after making a false concession. This abnormal move made everyone who stood up to toast the vice premier couldn't help but be stunned, including Qi Tianxiang, who did not fully adapt to these changes in the vice premier, and did not understand that the vice premier, who usually does not drink at all, would make an exception for the changes in a village.

"What are you looking at me for? Haven't I been able to get everyone's second? The deputy prime minister looked at the stunned crowd, raised the wine glass in his hand, and said with a dissatisfied face: "You haven't seen me drinking, don't you even doubt my sincerity?" Lao Ji is in the bush, how to talk about the strong heart? When you are old and strong, how can you talk about ambition? ”

Seeing that everyone drank all the wine in the cup with suspicion, the vice premier smiled and waved his hand, motioned for everyone to sit down, and then said with emotion: "Come to the old area to have a look, comfort your worries, and show your mood to the fullest, this is beyond reproach, but in your opinion, it is incredible." This kind of change is better than the old man talking about juvenile madness, leading yellow on the left, Qingcang on the right, holding the bow like a full moon, looking northwest, and shooting the wolf. Su Dongpo, what is it? ”

"I was born here, and it is this red land that has nourished me, which is why I have a Yi character in my name, and my parents hope that I can not forget this land and repay this land with practical actions. These expectations are not too big, but they are heavy, and for one reason or another, this wish has been difficult to fulfill, or to fulfill, for many years. The vice premier still looked around at everyone with emotion, especially looked at Qi Tianxiang meaningfully for a long time, and then turned to Wang Dalong, who was seated opposite, and said: "Comrade Dalong helped me realize this wish, although it is just a typical village, but it makes me see the hope of the change of the old area, that is, the essence of the spirit of the old area to dedicate oneself, selfless, this is the foundation of the masses, but also the magic weapon for our survival and progress, it is a pity that many people have forgotten, but Comrade Dalong keeps these in mind and keeps in mind the purpose of people, It is to work for the welfare of mothers. ”

The vice premier's emotion touched everyone, and he himself couldn't help but stand up excitedly, beckoning Wang Dalong to come to his side, as well as Tian Fuping and Sister Luo, holding the wine glass in front of them and saying to the three of them: "The three of you are the guests I invited, I want to have a drink with you, I hope you will make further progress and continue to make greater contributions to the construction and exhibition of the old area." ”

As the vice premier spoke, he clinked glasses with the three of them, and then drank all the wine in the cup boldly, and then stretched out his hand to signal them to return to their seats, waiting for the waiter to pour the wine, and looked at Qi Tianxiang and Wang Hai standing beside him kindly, and said earnestly: "There are thousands of things in the old area, but in the final analysis, as long as you have the people in your heart and think about the people all the time, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome, and there are no problems that cannot be solved." These depend on your young cadres to do their best, and they have a long way to go, so that they can do it themselves. ”

Seeing Qi Tianxiang and Wang Hai's solemn expressions, the vice premier smiled with relief, took the wine glass handed by the waiter, looked at everyone and said gently: "The opening three glasses of wine, this is the rule of the wine field, and I can't break this rule. After drinking this cup, everyone is free to do so. ”

The Vice Premier's good performance made everyone feel honored, and after raising a glass and drinking the wine in the glass, it was equivalent to announcing the real beginning of the banquet.