The old man put down his pen, raised his head, looked at Peng Fang and Jin Yang calmly, and said in a thick hometown accent: "Since you're here, don't be cramped!" I'm not a tiger, relax. ”

Peng Fang stood up and said, "I took the liberty to come and disturb you."

That's a little bit of my heart. As he spoke, he took the convenience bag from Jin Yang's hand and was about to hand it over. But he saw that Zhao Lao's face was wrong, and Secretary Hong had no intention of stepping forward to accept the gift. A cold sweat broke out on his back. The so-called reaching out and not hitting the giver is just a universal value. But this concept must not be applied to the older generation of grass-roots leaders. He thought to himself, if the gift was a taboo for Zhao Lao, it would be more than worth the loss.

At the moment when he was about to cool down, Xuanxuan, who sent a hot towel to Zhao Lao to wipe his hands, relieved the siege and said, "Don't you know? My grandfather has three don'ts. 1. Don't give gifts; Two don't talk about personnel: three don't write inscriptions. ”

Jin Yang saw that Peng Fang was embarrassed, so he had to bite the bullet and help, "It's not a gift." It's just an inkstone. Listening to Xuanxuan say that Zhao Lao likes calligraphy, Peng Shu remembered that it was disrespectful to Zhao Lao to come to the door empty-handed, so he chose an ordinary inkstone, which was not worth a cigarette money. ”

Xuanxuan saw that Jin Yang had opened. , hurriedly grabbed Zhao Lao's arm and withdrew, "Uncle Jin Yang is right!" An inkstone, it's a big deal to send something back to Uncle Jin later, let him make a little money back, and it won't be counted as a gift from him. ”

Old Zhao pulled Xuanxuan's ears with a smile, and snorted lightly, "Take it." ”

The tension in the room suddenly dissipated. Xuanxuan took the convenience bag with a smile and opened it in front of everyone, it was indeed an inkstone.

Only then did Secretary Hong take it. He is an expert in playing inkstones, and he knows that although this inkstone is not a top-notch product, it is in good condition, and it is definitely worth more than just a cigarette, with an estimated estimated value of between 6,000 and 10,000 yuan.

In fact, giving a gift at this price is the result of Peng Fang's repeated consideration. Because Zhao Lao is not more than ordinary people, "no matter how expensive the gift is, he can't be impressed, on the other hand, if you ask, how much is your monthly salary?" How did this thing come about, but it will provoke a sao. Therefore, a gift of a few thousand yuan to about ten thousand yuan is the most appropriate. That's why I dragged an acquaintance to get this inkstone.

When Secretary Hong went out, he glanced at Xuanxuan. Although she didn't want to leave much, she was born in a big family and knew far more than children of the same age. Especially the act of unpacking in front of everyone just now, at first it seems to be an unconscious childlike impulse, but it is not. First, she wanted to prove to Zhao Lao that the gift box was indeed an inkstone; Second, I am also worried about other things in the box.

When Xuanxuan went out, she said to Jin Yangjiao, "I'm outside!" "The implication is that you don't have to be afraid.

This is not over, she turned around abruptly before going out" and said with a hippie smile at Zhao Lao: "Grandpa, don't criticize Uncle Jin." ”

Zhao Lao himself has experienced the blood and rain on the battlefield, life and death, and has enjoyed wealth and prosperity all his life, and has also experienced the ups and downs on and off the stage. But people are not Buddhas after all, and not being immovable like a mountain is only a realm. And this realm Zhao Xuanxuan can often easily break it.

"Xiao Peng, you are in charge of the West Sea." Elder Zhao slowly sat down and asked.

"Yes" Zhao Lao, serve the people of Xihai. ”

"Xihai is a good place, when the grass life party held high the banner of Xinhai grass life, revolted in Wujiang, fired the first shot of the new China grass life, overthrew the rule of the feudal dynasty for more than 2,000 years.

There are five founders from the West Sea. After the establishment of New China, there were also two national "presidents" of Xihai nationality. And contributed a lot of senior generals to our army. It can be said that the people of Xihai have waged an unremitting struggle for freedom and liberation, and have made great sacrifices for the new China. ”

"Yes! Your heroic deeds in the grassland base area of Hunan-Hubei-Han border area have inspired three generations, and now Xihai Province is vigorously supporting the promotion of red tourism routes, on behalf of the Xihai Provincial Party Committee, the provincial government and the people of the old area, I welcome you back to the old land and see the places where you once fought! Peng Fang invited emotionally.

Zhao Lao smiled, neither promised nor refused, but turned his gaze to Jin Yang, a pair of eyes that had terrified countless enemies and political enemies flashed with a kind divine light, "Jin Yang, I heard of your name last year!" ”

Jin Yangcheng got up in fear and said: "I have heard your name since I was a child" In textbooks, newspapers, books, television and movies, your name is everywhere. ”

Zhao Lao smiled indifferently: "This kind of flattery will not have any effect on him. Like an ordinary old man, he and Jin Yang talked about their parents' shortcomings, such as the "difficulties and experiences of others" in the family.

Jin Yang replied one by one, not daring to hide anything.

Zhao Lao changed the topic and said in a gentle tone: "The first time you came to Kyoto? ”

"Yes. For the first time. ”

"Haven't been here before?" Zhao Lao was a little puzzled. As far as he knows, the mainland is now in small and medium-sized enterprises

There have been various Kyoto summer camp activities in the school, so that children from all over the country can understand Kyoto and love their motherland.

Jin Yang Hanran smiled, "The main reason is that my uncle talks about Kyoto too mysteriously, and I yearn for Kyoto and am full of awe." I like to keep my distance from people or things that I revere. So didn't come. ”

Zhao Lao narrowed his eyes, "What did your uncle say?" Let's hear it. ”

Jin Yang suddenly felt that he had stolen the limelight from Peng Fang, and some of the things Jin Banshan said were things that he thought were ethereal, just like dog meat, he could usually eat happily at a roadside stall, but he would never be able to get to the main table.

Only... My uncle loves metaphysics, saying that Kyoto is a city of dragon veins and imperial power, and that history has its roots in choosing Kyoto. Kyoto is surrounded by mountains and waters, the dragon veins are rushing, and the palm of the temple is so on. Jin Yang's ability to observe Yan Sè was very strong, but he couldn't see the slightest movement on the face of this old man who had no good time. He had no choice but to continue to pull, "Ten years ago, the uncle entered Beijing for the fifth time, he went to the ruins of the Yuan capital, and when he came back, he sighed at me for several days, saying that the supreme wisdom of the ancestors actually created a great city in the Yuan Dynasty. It is difficult to say that the layout is so perfect even with the most modern urban architecture. The capital city of Yuan laid the foundation for the scale of today's Kyoto, which remains unchanged to this day, with three points prominent: the design of the central axis is established in a square direction, and within the main city, a large road intersects perpendicularly with the central axis: the streets are straight, due south and north, and due west and east; Build a city by water, abandon the lotus of the small family in Jinzhongdu, what kind of water system.........

Zhao Lao prompted: "Lotus pond water system. ”

"Yes, it was the Lianhua Pond water system, and later the Grand Canal to the south of the Yangtze River was dug up. Therefore, the current Kyoto City, no matter how much it expands, how many rings it opens, extends to the north and south, and extends to the east and west, it has never escaped the frame of the Yuan capital, but it is just big and modern. ”

Old Zhao frowned, "nodded, and said, "Your uncle has some insight." Speaking of this, he said to Peng Fang, "This year, I will find a time to go to Xihai to have a look, two things and three requirements." ”

Peng Fang said in surprise: "Everything is up to you." ”

"One; I only went to the old area to see the old comrades-in-arms who were sleeping for a long time; Two; Meet Uncle Jin Yang.

Three requirements: no notice to the news coal: not to see local officials: do not receive locally.

Peng Fang immediately said: "I promise to do what you ask." ”

Elder Zhao immediately got up.

Peng Fang and Jin Yang knew that the old man's time to meet was up. Then he got up and took his leave.

Zhao Lao suddenly pointed to a pair of words on the long case, "Comrade Peng Fang, when you enter the door, the words I wrote can be regarded as a fate." To you. I hope you can be a conscience officer who does practical things and good deeds for the people. ”

Peng Fang thanked him repeatedly. He didn't come in vain today. not only successfully invited Mr. Zhao", but also received Mr. Zhao's gift. You must know that Zhao Lao refused the inscription more than ten years ago, let alone give away the word.

Jin Yang carefully helped Peng Fang roll up the long frame, and couldn't help but be cheeky and said, "Old Zhao, you can't favor one over the other, do you also give me a piece of writing." As he spoke, his eyes swept over the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, wondering which one was better.

Peng Fang didn't expect Jin Yang to be so bold and bold, and he actually asked Zhao Lao for words, and he immediately snorted lightly: "Jin Yang, don't be rude." ”

Zhao Lao laughed and said bluntly: "There is no word, I will send you a word." ”

Jin Yang thought to himself, what's the use of words? It's worthless and can't be shown, but he still controls the smile on his face very well, "Yes." It's a pity that the tape recorder was not brought. ”

Zhao Lao and Peng Fang both laughed when they heard this.

"I'll send you eight words." Zhao Lao said in frustration: "Simple life, firm faith!" ”

"Simple life, firm faith!" Jin Yang read it again and said seriously: "That's good." I'm going to remember it for the rest of my life. ”

This sycophant is not uneven, but it has a hint of humor.

Zhao Lao smiled again, "Although the word was not given to you." But I promised Xuanxuan a gift in return. In a moment, let her take you to choose, and you can pick it yourself. ”

"Thank you, thank you Zhao Lao for your generosity!" Jin Yang's face was happy. Pretending to be in a hurry to pick up a gift, he hurriedly said goodbye and walked out of the study.

In fact, he was not thinking about the gift, but wanted to leave Peng Fang a chance to speak alone. This kind of opportunity can be passed away for a lifetime than promotion.

Peng was relieved to know, but on the surface he had to say: "Please forgive Zhao Lao, he is still young." ”

"Forgive what? Forgive him for his frankness and undisguised? Zhao Lao said: "Now many officials have lost their edges and corners at a young age, thinking that they have seen through the officialdom and the world, thinking that they have experienced too much and pretending to be introverted, pretending to be silent, pretending to be low-key, sophisticated and sleek, I don't like it." ”

Peng Fang said: "Yes, what I liked him at the beginning was that he had a chivalrous heart. There are too few such young people now. ”

When Jin Yang came to the courtyard, Xuanxuan jumped up from the rattan chair and said with a smile: "Finished talking?" ”

Jin Yang nodded at Secretary Hong, "Hello Uncle Hong!" ”

Secretary Hong nodded slightly and smiled back.

Jin Yang then snapped his fingers at Xuanxuan and said mysteriously: "Your grandfather said, let you take me to pick a gift." ”

Yes! Uncle Jin, you've really made a lot of money now. Go, I'll take you. Xuanxuan said and took Jin Yang's hand and walked quickly into the back wing of the main courtyard.

Jin Yang picked up an object in Zhao Lao's collection room, and when he went out, he pulled a newspaper from the newspaper shelf, wrapped it around his waist, and swaggered out of the middle hall. Xuanxuan's little bird followed him closely. Speaking of which, she has a lot of brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, but the big guy can't meet a few times a year. In school, both teachers and classmates maintain a sense of awe and distance towards her, and there is no friend who can make friends.

Jin Yang is the only exception, intruding into her life under certain circumstances. And the sister-in-law and uncle she admired the most valued Jin Yang, which undoubtedly raised his status in her heart even more.

"Stayed to eat? Uncle! Xuanxuan's eyes widened expectantly.

Jin Yang thought to himself, your grandfather didn't leave us to eat, no matter how thick-skinned I am, I'm embarrassed to continue to pull your banner and squeeze on your family's dinner table, I don't have an appetite to eat!

"Uncle has a dinner party in the afternoon............" Jin Yang explained and reassured, "Didn't we talk about it?" Summer vacation, I'll take you to play enough during the summer vacation. ”

Xuanxuan blinked helplessly, silently pursed her little mouth, and puffed out her cheeks.

At this time, Peng Fang also left Zhao Lao's study, waited at the gate of the courtyard one step ahead of him, and chatted politely with Secretary Hong.

An ordinary Chang'an Mazda slowly stopped in front of the courtyard, Zhao Miao got out of the car and shouted at Peng Fang: "Peng Shuji, is this leaving?" If you don't stay for dinner, I'm here to stay with you. ”

Peng Fang said first, "Thank you!" Then very tactfully explained the reason why I couldn't stay for dinner today. Peng Fang was slightly surprised: "Comrade Lao Man's treat, it's very rare!" ”

He is not hypocritical, "Then you have to go, it's too difficult to eat a meal from him." These grandfathers of the Securities and Futures Commission eat in the southeast and northwest, and I haven't heard who they invite to a big dinner. ”

"Uncle!" Xuanxuan sent Jin Yang's hand away and ran quickly towards Zhao Miao.

Zhao Miao looked Zhao Xuanxuan up and down with a smile, "Hmm! The longer you get, the more beautiful you get, so catch up with your aunt! ”

Xuanxuan's little face was slightly red, and she whispered: "No, sister-in-law, that's another realm of beauty!" ”

"Brother Miao is off work!" Jin Yang stepped forward with a smile.

Zhao Miao's eyes fell on Jin Yang's armpit with great accuracy, and he seemed to smile and said, "Look, look at what good things you coaxed away from my old man?" ”

Jin Yang said with a hippie smile: "It's nothing, a porcelain pot." ”

Zhao Miao opened the newspaper and said, "A porcelain pot? Qinghua porcelain! Jin Yang, Jin Yang, your eyes are really poisonous, do you know the origin of this porcelain pot? ”

Jin Yang shook his head. Xuanxuan quietly stepped back.

"This is when my grandfather was playing a travelogue in the mountainous area of western Hubei Province, five oceans were bought from a fellow villager, how many years with him, how easy it is to keep it intact! The old man knew that he would feel distressed for a while. Xuanxuan, come here.........

Xuanxuan's tuǐ continued to move back, bowed his head and said, "Grandpa promised to let him pick any one!" ”

"You must have reminded him, otherwise I don't believe he has this level of appreciation?"

Jin Yang wanted to refute, but he stubbornly kept silent. He was really said by Zhao Miao, after entering Zhao Lao's collection room, his eyes were fixed on celebrity calligraphy and paintings and some objects that seemed to have historical value, and he didn't pay attention to things like porcelain pots and dishes at all.

Peng Fang relieved the siege and said: "Jin Yang returned this Qinghua porcelain, or changed it to something else." ”

Secretary Hong and Zhao Miao shook their heads at the same time.

"The old man made a promise. It's his vision to pick it. Zhao Miao's eyes searched for Xuanxuan, and joked: "Xiao Xuanxuan, how old are you, you know that you have started to eat inside and out.........

"Who eats inside and out......... I won't tell you, I'll do my homework......" Xuanxuan knows that she is at a loss, thirty-six strategies, and it is the best policy.

Jin Yang suddenly said, "Brother Miao, do you want to go with us?" ”

"Going to eat Lao Man?" Zhao Miao laughed, "It's okay, let's go, you just eat him." ”a。