The Xu family held a family meeting and invited Li Jiatao, the "head of the family", to attend the meeting.

Mrs. Xu sat on a rattan chair and was the host of the meeting.

"Jiatao, when the old man was dying, he asked you to be in charge, and he didn't treat you as an outsider." Old Madam Xu looked at Li Jiatao with a very kind look in her eyes, and her voice was very gentle, "I believe in the old man's vision, you won't let him down, right." ”

Li Jiatao had no choice but to echo: "The younger generation must do their best." ”

"The memorial service will be checked by Comrade Song Qingming, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, so I don't have to worry about any chaos." Old Madam Xu said, "Jiatao, my old woman has no other excessive requirements, just mention one point, where you serve in the future, Xiaofeng will do business there." ”

Li Jiatao was stunned, the meaning of Mrs. Xu's words was a little abnormal, she was not a nanny, and Xu Xiaofeng was well-informed, older than herself, and she was not a child!

"This is also what the old man meant, something that he repeatedly emphasized before his death." Old Madam Xu added another sentence.

"Mom." Xu Xiaoshan said coldly, "Xiaofeng can move his business to Tianhu City, and our brothers will also take care of each other." ”

"How long can you stay in the position of executive vice mayor of Tianhu City?" Old Madam Xu was pale, and her face was already a little angry.

"My father passed away, but I, the executive deputy mayor, also came up by real political achievements." Xu Xiaoshan was a little unconvinced, "If anyone wants to move me, it's not so easy." ”

Old Madam Xu glanced at her eldest son, her eyes darkened, but she sighed: "Boss, you are too naïve." ”

Xu Xiaoshan couldn't cry or laugh, he was the executive vice mayor of a dignified prefecture-level city, but he was said by his mother to be immature, which was too faceless! But Xu Xiaoshan didn't dare to reply, he didn't dare to make his mother angry at this time, don't mention the depression in his heart!

"In less than two months, you'll have to go back to work in the province." Old Madam Xu said in a deep voice, "Some things are not as simple as you imagined, otherwise your father would not have solemnly mentioned asking Jiatao to take care of Xiaofeng!" ”

"Where did you get the news?" Xu Xiaoshan was taken aback, and his face changed.

"You don't have to worry about this." Old Madam Xu said lightly, "Being able to get out of the way is already a face for an immortal old woman to give me." ”

Xu Xiaoshan's heart was cold!

Old Madam Xu no longer spoke, but looked straight at Li Jiatao with her eyes.

Li Jiatao groaned for a while before gritting his teeth: "Old lady, if Brother Xiaofeng no longer participates in the Xu family's business, I will definitely live up to my expectations." ”

Xu Xiaoshan's face changed again!

With Xu Xiaoshan's political wisdom, he naturally heard some other meanings from Li Jiatao's words!

Li Jiatao is not optimistic about the Xu family, and he doesn't even want to get involved in the affairs of the Xu family. Xu Xiaoshan was a little puzzled, although the old man who was the pillar of the family was gone, but the emaciated camel was bigger than the horse, and the Xu family was not so weak!

"Jiatao, I'll mess with you in the future." Xu Xiaofeng said with a big grin.

Compared with Xu Xiaofeng's free and easy, Xu Xiaoshan's heart was obviously much heavier, he didn't say a word, and his face was pale!

Li Jiatao looked at Mrs. Xu with an expression of asking for answers.

"Thank you." Old Madam Xu sighed, "The old man really didn't look at the wrong person. ”

"Old lady, it's not that I don't want to, but that I don't have the ability to do so." Li Jiatao smiled self-deprecatingly, "I still have a number of catties and taels in my heart." ”

"Do your best, that's enough." Old Madam Xu looked at Li Jiatao's expression with a hint of gratitude, "Identity and status are constantly changing, and no one is born a leader." ”

"Yes." Li Jiatao replied and hung his head very respectfully.

"When Governor Zhao Dongfang came, Jiatao, you and Xiaofeng were in charge of the reception." Old Madam Xu sighed, but said solemnly!

Li Jiatao's heart sank!

"When the old man was the secretary of the municipal party committee, Governor Zhao Dongfang was the mayor." Old Madam Xu continued.

"I don't know the governor of Dongfang very well, and I've only dealt with it a few times." Li Jiatao answered knowingly, "When the time comes, I will introduce Brother Xiaofeng to the Governor of Dongfang." ”

"Thank you, young man." Old Madam Xu looked at Li Jiatao with a hint of appreciation.

A few short sentences, but a conversation between smart people, very tacit.

When Xu Zhaoguo was the secretary of the municipal party committee, Zhao Dongfang was the governor, and it was not difficult for Li Jiatao to understand that these two people were definitely not friends, but there were deep contradictions!

Now that Xu Zhaoguo is gone, it is indeed unknown whether Zhao Dongfang will attack the descendants of the Xu family!

However, with Li Jiatao's understanding of Zhao Dongfang, he thinks that Zhao Dongfang will not be unfavorable to the Xu family immediately, which is not in line with his surname and his interests!

People die greatly, as soon as Xu Zhaoguo died, others attacked the Xu family, which will inevitably make people feel cold!

Not to mention anything else, just the level of Song Qingming, secretary of the provincial party committee, can't pass!

Zhao Dongfang and Xu Zhaoguo have worked together for many years, so they naturally know Xu Zhaoguo's son Xu Xiaofeng. But Li Jiatao said that he would introduce Xu Xiaofeng to Zhao Dongfang, which made some sense!

This is also related to the premise that Li Jiatao just promised to take care of Xu Xiaofeng, "get out of the Xu family's business", one link after another, at least Li Jiatao expressed enough determination and sincerity.

In the eyes of many people, with Li Jiatao's current position as the deputy director of the Second Comprehensive Division, Governor Zhao Dongfang may not give him face!

However, Li Jiatao was talking wildly, and he actually took care of everything, and seemed to be very confident that Governor Zhao Dongfang would buy his face.

Of course, this is also based on Xu Xiaofeng's separation from the Xu family and doing business alone!

The reason why Li Jiatao agreed was indeed because Xu Zhaoguo did not hesitate to lower the province before his death, begging him for such a small deputy director's relationship. The gentleman made a promise, since Li Jiatao had already promised Xu Zhaoguo, he would naturally not break his promise!

How many opponents the Xu family has, Li Jiatao didn't count in his heart, so he was naturally reluctant to go in and participate. But if Xu Xiaofeng breaks away from the Xu family to do business, Li Jiatao feels that it is enough to persuade Governor Zhao Dongfang to let Xu Xiaofeng go.

In fact, Xu Xiaofeng has done a lot of business over the years, and the accumulation process of original funds can undoubtedly get rid of the problem of "original sin"!

Li Jiatao has enough understanding of this point. has dealt with Xu Xiaofeng a lot, Xu Xiaofeng has also helped Li Jiatao a lot, and Li Jiatao still agrees with Xu Xiaofeng's personality!

In officialdom, in the end, interests come first! If Xu Xiaofeng couldn't support the wall with mud, Li Jiatao would not have taken on this thankless errand!

A gentleman saves the emergency but not the poor!

Of course, if there is a chance, Li Jiatao doesn't mind pulling the Xu family's people. After all, Xu Zhaoguo, as the director of the Provincial People's Congress of Chunan Province, has accumulated a lot of contacts over the years, and he also has the grace and support of many officials and cadres in Chunan Province. Although Xu Zhaoguo is dead, he has some favors, and these people who have received his favor must also be returned.

Official connections, like connections, are a huge wealth in themselves.

Li Jiatao naturally doesn't mind acquiring this huge wealth of political resources, of course, he also has to pay for it!

In this regard, Li Jiatao also has enough psychological preparation!

What Li Jiatao couldn't understand was why Xu Zhaoguo fell in love with him!

It's a pity that Xu Zhaoguo is dead, and now there is no way to verify!

Old Madam Xu looked very tired and didn't say much. As soon as the Xu family is held by future generations, it is naturally up to the boss Xu Xiaoshan to do it!

It's a pity that Xu Xiaoshan is obviously too preoccupied, especially Mrs. Xu's words, which made him restless!

It is no wonder that as a deputy department-level cadre, Xu Xiaoshan cherishes the current position of executive deputy mayor. In officialdom, a person who once had power, if he wants him to let go of the power in his hands, it is no less than asking for his surname!

Fortunately, Song Qingming, secretary of the provincial party committee, arranged for some comrades from the general office of the provincial party committee to come to the memorial service, plus the population of the Xu family is already large, but there is no shortage of manpower!

At half past eight in the morning, Song Qingming, secretary of the provincial party committee, led the provincial leaders of Chunan Province over. Walking in the front is naturally Song Qingming, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Zhao Dongfang, Governor Zhao Dongfang, followed closely behind, followed by Gao Dongyang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and other leaders of the Provincial Party Committee...... Li Jiatao, as the "head of the family" of the Xu family, wrapped a white cloth around his waist and stood at the door of the memorial hall to greet guests!

Even when the leaders of the provincial party committee came in, Li Jiatao just nodded and didn't show too much humility! Maybe this is exactly what Xu Zhaoguo wants to see.

Song Qingming was slightly surprised when he saw Li Jiatao, but he just nodded and strode over. Zhao Dongfang saw Li Jiatao, but his face changed slightly, then sighed, stretched out his hand and patted Li Jiatao on the shoulder, before striding closely after Song Qingming's footsteps.

Gao Dongyang actually stopped and sighed: "Jiatao has worked hard." ”

Liu Deming saw Li Jiatao, but asked with great concern: "Jiatao, you stayed up late last night." ”

Li Jiatao nodded and did not speak.

In all fairness, the evaluation of Xu Zhaoguo by the Provincial Party Committee of Chunan Province is still very objective, even at the expense of praise! Song Qingming, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, gave a eulogy of sound and pictures, tear-jerking, and warmed the hearts of the Xu family!

"Sister-in-law, if you have any requests, just mention them." Song Qingming held Mrs. Xu's hands tightly, and the application was a little excited, "The provincial party committee and I will try our best to meet your requirements." ”

Mrs. Xu was stunned for a while, and then said lightly: "Thank you, Secretary Song, I don't have any requirements, Old Xu came cleanly and left cleanly, I am already very satisfied." ”

Song Qingming's expression froze, and then he said kindly: "Old sister-in-law, call me if you have anything, don't be polite." ”

"Thank you." Old Madam Xu's expression was very stiff.

Song Qingming sighed, but shook hands with the descendants of the Xu family one by one.

"Old sister-in-law, the festival mourns and changes." Zhao Dongfang was dressed in a black suit, with a solemn expression, and his mood was very heavy, "Brother Zhaoguo and I have worked together for many years, and we have a deep relationship, and now I am one step ahead, which is very regrettable." ”

"Governor Zhao, my old Xu was still chanting your name before he died." Old Madam Xu had a strange smile on her face, and Zhao Dongfang's hands trembled!

"People die once, and Comrade Xu is heavier than Mount Tai." Zhao Dongfang reacted quickly, "This is also a big loss for our Chunan Province, old sister-in-law, if there is anything difficult in the future, you must give a call, I will be on call." ”

"Thank you." Old Madam Xu said lightly, but she looked at Gao Dongyang, deputy secretary of the provincial party committee behind Zhao Dongfang, and no longer paid attention to Zhao Dongfang.

Zhao Dongfang also sighed, shook his head, and didn't know what he wanted to express.

"Sister-in-law." Gao Dongyang strode forward, but instead of shaking hands with Mrs. Xu, he held her arm and patted her arm gently, "You and I have a deep relationship, and I have a lot of food at your house." I won't say much about the extra words, sister-in-law, you are mourning. ”

"Zhao Jiatao's young man is good, he is the 'family' entrusted by Lao Xu before his death." Old Madam Xu's eyes looking at Gao Dongyang were obviously much more kind and easy-going, and there was a hint of liveliness in her eyes, "In the future, where Jiatao will work, Xiaofeng will do business there, which is also what the old man meant." ”

"Good, good." Gao Dongyang didn't show too much surprise, but said three "good" words in a row, "Jiatao is a trustworthy young man, let Xiaofeng and Jiatao come to my house together in a few days." Xiaofeng's child is not easy, and I will definitely treat it as a nephew in the future. ”

"Lao Gao, you have a heart." A cloudy tear fell from Mrs. Xu's cloudy old eyes, but she was so choked that she couldn't speak.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I'm here." Gao Dongyang said in a low voice, and then let go of his hand, "Sister-in-law, you must pay attention to your body, and I will come to see you in a few days." ”

"Thank you." Old Madam Xu finally regained that stunned expression.

Li Jiatao looked very interesting at the door, but he was thoughtful, and his face was very gloomy.

Executive Vice Governor Liu Deming and Mrs. Xu didn't say much, formulaic condolences!

For Li Jiatao, this occasion is undoubtedly a precious political lesson!

After the provincial leaders bowed to Xu Zhaoguo's portrait one by one and expressed their condolences to the people of the Xu family, Li Jiatao rushed forward and said to Zhao Dongfang very respectfully: "Governor, can you take a few minutes of your time." ”

On this occasion, the word governor is undoubtedly the only honorific title for Zhao Dongfang, and the surnames of other governors must be added in front of them!

Zhao Dongfang was slightly stunned, looking at Li Jiatao's eyes a little complicated, but he only groaned for less than a second before nodding.

"Please go to the side room over there for tea." Li Jiatao led the way in front very respectfully, with the posture of the master of the Xu family.

In the wing, Xu Xiaofeng had been waiting there for a long time.

"Governor, this is Director Xu's youngest son Xu Xiaofeng, Xiaofeng is my brother, closer than my own brother." Li Jiatao introduced very solemnly.

Zhao Dongfang's expression was stunned, and his face was already a little unhappy.

"Uncle Zhao, hello." Xu Xiaofeng rushed forward and shouted very respectfully.

Zhao Dongfang glanced at Xu Xiaofeng, and then looked at Li Jiatao.

Li Jiatao looked directly at Governor Zhao Dongfang and did not evade it at all.

Zhao Dongfang finally sighed, and then stretched out his hand and shook hands with Xu Xiaofeng. Xu Xiaofeng had been standing like that, not daring to stretch out his hand rashly...... As a subordinate, if you take the initiative to shake hands with the leader, it is a big thing to make a taboo!

"Xiaofeng, right, he's really young." Zhao Dongfang said lightly, "I heard that your real estate business is very big, and the business is very prosperous." ”

Xu Xiaofeng's heart sank, it seemed that Governor Zhao Dongfang had already set his sights on him. At this time, Xu Xiaofeng really understood why his father asked Li Jiatao to take care of him!

"Brother Xiaofeng is very good at reading, and he has separated the business from the Xu family." Li Jiatao smiled and said, "Governor, you also know that I have made a little money in the stock market, and I can't do business. ”

"Do you want to invest in Komine's company?" Zhao Dongfang's face changed slightly, but he asked tentatively.

"Hmm." Li Jiatao nodded, "In the future, in Brother Xiaofeng's company, I will account for 30% of the shares." ”

Zhao Dongfang groaned for a while before he said with a smile: "Xiaofeng is a pure businessman, and he never participates in the affairs of officialdom, I have heard of it a long time ago." With Xiaofeng's shrewd business acumen and means, and Jiatao's advanced consciousness, it is difficult for you to make money if you are a strong combination. ”

"By your kind words, Governor." Li Jiatao smiled and said, "In the future, Brother Xiaofeng's company may still need to ask you for help, and when the time comes, you will have to take more care of it." ”

Zhao Dongfang nodded noncommittally, but said lightly: "How could Xiao Feng think about separating his business from his family? ”

Zhao Dongfang seemed to ask Xu Xiaofeng, but his eyes were looking at Li Jiatao.

"This is also what Director Xu and Mrs. Xu mean." Li Jiatao didn't think about it, and immediately replied, "If Xiaofeng's business is not independent, I don't dare to invest." ”

Zhao Dongfang's face finally showed a smile: "Oh, Xiaofeng, I will have time to go to Uncle Zhao's house to sit in the future." ”

"Definitely, definitely." Xu Xiaofeng saw that Zhao Dongfang finally let go, he breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said.

Xu Xiaofeng actually didn't know very well the grievances between his father Xu Zhaoguo and Zhao Dongfang, and he didn't have too much bad feelings towards Zhao Dongfang. Businessmen pay attention to making friends and accumulating contacts. For Governor Zhao Dongfang, Xu Xiaofeng is still quite taboo!

Born in a high-ranking official family, Xu Xiaofeng has a deeper sense of the word power, and naturally understands that if Governor Zhao Dongfang wants to be unfavorable to him, he is afraid that he will not even have room to fight back!

Officials and businessmen, officials and businessmen are always in front of businessmen!

"Jiatao, is there anything else?" Zhao Dongfang asked again.

"Governor, I heard from a friend that there is a phenomenon of capital splitting in some banks in prefecture-level cities." Li Jiatao suddenly said, "I don't know if it's true?" ”

After a pause, Li Jiatao added, "My little money is stored in the bank, and if something goes wrong, I can only rely on my salary to eat." ”

Zhao Dongfang's face changed, and he nodded thoughtfully: "I'll ask, and let the secretary call you when the time comes." ”

(To be continued)