Although Fang Xiang said casually in the sky garden of the office building of Hezhou Heavy Machinery Group a few days ago, Qi Tianxiang felt that Fang Xiang was just politely talking about it and did not take it very seriously. [Ran^Text^Library] In the morning, I came to the Nanjiao Hotel where Fang Xiang settled as promised, and when I entered the door, I realized that Zheng Ming was also there, and it seemed that the two had been talking for a long time, and when they saw Qi Tianxiang enter the door, they didn't say any more.

Qi Tianxiang knew that the two of them might talk about more private matters, which was entirely possible, not only because the two of them were cadres from Beijing, but also because the two of them had a good personal relationship, so it was really difficult to guess the content of the conversation, because judging from the current confusing situation in the province, it was entirely possible to exchange some news and opinions in private, but it was not excluded to discuss some situations in Beijing.

Qi Tianxiang didn't want to think too much about this, and he knew that he shouldn't think about this, after sitting down, he began to report in detail on the handling of the cadres of Hezhou Heavy Machinery Group, but he was interrupted by Fang Xiang after a few words, and said seriously: "I said that the handling and follow-up work of the group cadres are not involved, but they ask, so you don't need to tell me." If you think it's really necessary, you can put together a report and I'll take it back and forward it. ”

Speaking of this, he exchanged glances with Zheng Ming knowingly, his tone softened, and he said slowly: "I have the same working method as Secretary Zheng Ming, and you don't need to ask for instructions and report, just do it boldly, and we will bear the problem if there is a problem." Things that you can't make up your mind can be put forward for discussion, and things that need to be decided will be made, and I will do it without you saying it, but once the problem is handed in, it is not something you can decide, you can only implement it, or simply watch from the sidelines. ”

Maybe he felt that his words were a little cold, or maybe he was a little unkind, Fang Xiang's expression became warm, as if he suddenly remembered something, and said to Qi Tianxiang gently: "Last time, I said that I was going to taste your mother-in-law's Haidong home cooking, and it happened that Secretary Zheng was also there, so it is better to choose a day." How about we, let's go bother? ”

"It should be no problem, I'll call and say, let my mother-in-law get ready, let's go." Qi Tianxiang saw Fang Xiang's serious demeanor, turned to look at Zheng Ming, and was greeted with a knowing expression, and walked out of the door.

First of all, he called his father-in-law Yan Bonian, explained in detail the meaning of Fang Xiang, deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, to visit his home, and asked for his father-in-law's opinion. Qi Tianxiang mentioned that Fang Xiang wanted to try his mother-in-law's Haidong home-cooked food, Yan Bonian did not answer rashly, but raised his voice and asked Zhang Wanfen to come over to listen to the phone, Zhang Wanfen took the phone and agreed, just asked Qi Tianxiang to bring some seafood back by the way, and also carefully asked Fang Xiang's origin and taste habits, and asked Qi Tianxiang to bring the guests over.

Putting down the phone, Qi Tianxiang originally wanted to inform Yan Li and ask her to buy some seafood and send it back, but he was worried that he would have some thoughts after talking outside for too long, so he hurriedly turned around and entered the room and told Fang Xiang and Zheng Ming that their father-in-law and mother-in-law welcomed the two of them as guests.

Fang Xiang was very happy, he had to prepare some gifts, although Qi Tianxiang modestly persuaded him, but it still didn't work, so he had to go to the hotel service desk to buy some nutritional products, and insisted on paying, and then went out and got into Zheng Ming's car satisfied.

Qi Tianxiang's car led the way in front and headed straight for the mountains in the south of the city. Sitting in the car, Qi Tianxiang picked up the phone to contact Yan Li, Yan Li heard that Fang Xiang and Zheng Ming were going to visit her father, she was very happy, and she was even more full of promises about going back to buy seafood by the way, so that Qi Tianxiang didn't have to worry about it, and received the two leaders with peace of mind.

Qi Tianxiang understood the meaning of Yan Li's words, Fang Xiang had been in Hezhou for a few days, Yan Li had been a little uneasy, and had mentioned several times intentionally or unintentionally that the two of them should go to the hotel to visit and fulfill the friendship of the landlord. Qi Tianxiang tactfully blocked back under the pretext of being busy or inconvenient. Yan Li's mind is clear to him, it is inappropriate for the leaders from the higher-level organs not to visit, and it is also a little estranged, and it is easy to cause misunderstanding, and he will think that he Qi Tianxiang is not close to people.

In fact, Qi Tianxiang knew in his heart that Yan Li's statement was also against his will, whether it was in the college or working in Hohai Province for so many years, the worst thing for the two of them was human contacts, and Yan Li was particularly disgusted with vulgar communication and pragmatic entertainment. Especially after Qi Tianxiang became a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Yan Li did not interfere in his affairs, let alone participate in related entertainment, unless it was absolutely necessary, he did not even participate in going out to eat. This is my own character, but also the edification of the family.

Except for this time, maybe she has also heard some rumors from the province and Beijing, and she is silently looking forward to something, but it is inconvenient to say it explicitly. Qi Tianxiang is not like this, but it is different from Yan Li's thoughts, the idea of taking a step up is absolutely unthinkable, but when he is on the cusp, it is difficult to be alone, so he does not want to get too involved in political rights and wrongs, especially in this sensitive period.

What's more, Fang Xiang is not here specifically for Wen Ming's affairs, his whereabouts in the past few days seem to prove these, in addition to the case of which minister in Beijing he has been responsible for, he may also shoulder other missions, the group's time, or closed doors, or nowhere to be found, to say that such a big senior cadre, his whereabouts are so secret, it is abnormal, but except for Zheng Ming, no one can tell his exact intention of coming to Hezhou.

According to the news from the Nanjiao Hotel, in the past few days, whether it is Zhao Haonan, or Lin Dongsheng, or other leaders' requests to visit, they all politely declined, it can be seen that the intention is not ordinary, so many leaders don't give face, Qi Tianxiang knows that he doesn't have to work hard, today's meeting is still Zheng Ming called him in the morning to inform him of the past, otherwise Qi Tianxiang would not have made a visit. These deep meanings are not easy to explain to Yan Li one by one, so I have to hold it in my heart, but I didn't expect Fang Xiang to ask him to meet, just to find a reason, the purpose is to meet his father-in-law Yan Bonian, after such a big detour, it seems that there must be something to talk to his father-in-law, or to consult, or to ask for advice. An old man who has been idle for many years can still be so valued by the high-level, it seems that the father-in-law is not simple.

Qi Tianxiang didn't want to think about it anymore, just at this time, Yan Li came into the door with a few bags of things, so he quickly took them over and sent them into the kitchen together, so he stayed in the kitchen, saying that he was helping, but in fact, he was just watching from the side.

It was only an hour of effort, and my mother-in-law quickly prepared a table of local home-cooked food in Haidong. It is said to be home-cooked food, but in fact, it is rare for ordinary people to eat it nowadays, including her mother-in-law Zhang Wanfen, who rarely has the opportunity to show such skills.

All the dishes were served on the table, Qi Tianxiang looked at the time, it was already past the meal, it was estimated that Yan Bonian and Fang Xiang and the others had chatted about the same, so they went to the study to invite them out to eat.

"Hey, such a sumptuous luncheon, it's too extravagant to invite Lao Zheng and me!" As soon as Fang Xiang entered the dining room, he couldn't help but praise him, it seemed that his interest was very good, looking at the table full of dishes, his face was full of smiles and praise, but he still didn't forget to compliment Zhang Wanfen and Yan Li: "Thank you, sister-in-law, thank you, Teacher Yan, it's really hard for you." ”

Fang Xiangqian gave in, tried his best to excuse himself, and was always unwilling to sit on the main seat, but Yan Bonian had no choice but to sit on the main seat, stretched out his hand to pull Fang Xiang and Zheng Ming, sat beside him on the left and right, and Qi Tianxiang sat down in the deputy position with interest. Qi Tianxiang peeked at Fang Xiang and his father-in-law Yan Bonian's expressions, and felt very relaxed, it seemed that they had a good conversation between them, and they had also achieved the purpose of this trip, they relaxed slightly, and diligently filled the wine glasses in front of them, and quietly waited for the start of the banquet.

"There are so many dishes, I am dazzled by what I see, my sister-in-law will introduce me!" Fang Xiang looked at Zhang Wanfen and said politely and thoughtfully.

"It's all some home-cooked food, and it's also an ordinary family practice, there is nothing expensive, and it's worth thanking!" Zhang Wanfen politely conceded, but still pointed to the dishes on the table and introduced: "This is cabbage prawns, the dishes that Secretary Fang named to eat, that is bean dregs and small fish, and that is shrimp paste omelette, and the stewed small yellow croaker over there are all very ordinary dishes, and they are all worthy of praise." ”

"The old sister-in-law is modest, only introducing side dishes, real steamed sea crabs, braised prawns, braised Tianmen fish in oil, fried sea cucumber with green onions, but I didn't mention it!" Zheng Ming smiled, praised Zhang Wanfen, and said to Fang Xiang: "Sister-in-law's craftsmanship is really good, I don't have to say the taste, I was fortunate to taste it, you will know in a while." ”

"Don't boast like that, my wife is embarrassed." Yan Bonian smiled and relieved Zhang Wanfen, and then said to Fang Xiang: "It's just a very ordinary thing in Haidong, and now I look at the lord because the quantity is small, and they are all cultivated, there is a cost, and the tastes of modern people are diverse." In the past, these things were available at the beach, and no one thought of them as good, so it was the easiest way to cook them, and now they are good. ”

"What the old leader said is that in fact, the original meaning of cooking is to make it raw and mature, whether it is barbecue or stewing, the simpler the method, the more it can preserve the original taste of the ingredients, and the more it can reflect the joy of eating." Fang Xiang was very interested, and said inexhaustibly: "In fact, compared to the difficulty of cooking a big meal, these bean dregs and small fish, cabbage and prawns are the things closest to life. ”

"Don't always evaluate, let's talk while eating, so that you can live up to your wife's hard work." Yan Bonian took Fang Xiang's words, picked up the wine glass and said emotionally: "Thank you two for coming to visit me and my wife, a glass of wine to express gratitude, let's do it!" ”

Yan Bonian's proposal officially opened the curtain of the luncheon, after a glass of wine, the atmosphere became lively, under Fang Xiang's insistent request, Zhang Wanfen and Yan Li also sat down, a warm homely meal, in the harmonious atmosphere of talking and laughing.

After the meal, Fang Xiang rested for a while, and was about to leave with Zheng Ming, Yan Bonian politely kept a few words, seeing that he insisted on leaving, he didn't force it too much.

When I walked out of the room, I don't know when the snowflakes were falling, and before I knew it, it was already silvery white, and the snowflakes were still flying freely, not caring about people's eyes at all, and showing a beautiful posture spontaneously and naturally.

"Oh, it's snowing, it's not easy!" Fang Xiang, who was the first to walk out of the room, happily whispered in admiration: "And it's so unexpected, it's so good!" ”

"Ruixue is a good year! It's time to go underground, or this winter will be too lonely. Zheng Ming's sigh was both joyful and gratifying.

"A good snow will not only bring a good harvest, but also give more reverie for tomorrow." Yan Bonian said meaningfully: "This snow has changed not only the appearance, but also the mood, is there any difference between the garden and the vegetable garden under the cover of the snow?" ”

Yan Bonian's words seem to have different perceptions, and in Qi Tianxiang's ears, there is a lot of content, but at this moment, he has no time to take care of it, and sends Fang Xiang and Zheng Ming to the car, and then gets into his car with Yan Li and drives out of the courtyard first.

Although he didn't have time to think about it, Qi Tianxiang still looked out the window nostalgically, the flying of snowflakes made him feel excited, and he was even more envious of the freedom of snowflakes.

Outside the window, it was already plain white, but the snow was still falling, aimless, and free, as if it was going to float forever and occupy the world forever.