When Zheng Ming and Qi Tianxiang appeared at the Hohai Provincial Youth Activity Center, they had already received the news and were waiting in front of the hall of the Provincial Youth League Committee, so they hurriedly stepped forward, and after a brief introduction and handshake, they walked straight into the conference hall on the second floor.

The symposium has been going on for a while, and when Zheng Ming and his entourage, accompanied by the responsible persons of the Provincial Youth League Committee, the Youth Federation, and the Federation of Students, walked into the conference room, all the participants gave a standing ovation to welcome them, and the atmosphere was warm and orderly. Zheng Ming and other leaders were guided to the conference table in the middle of the conference hall, and all the participants sat down after they were seated.

Qi Tianxiang was placed next to the left side of Zheng Ming in the center, Liu Zhengguo on the right, and then Lu Shanzun and Li Junjie sat on the left and right, as well as provincial and municipal entourage, opposite the heads of the Youth League Provincial Committee and other units, as well as the leaders of the participating units. These important persons sat in the middle of the chamber, forming a regular rectangle, beyond which was a larger square, so that they circled and formed a cohesive and orderly whole.

After everyone was seated, the symposium resumed with speeches by the young activists and delegates who had participated in the meeting. Due to the participation of many high-level leaders, the atmosphere in the venue was somewhat restrained and tense, which made the young people who spoke jammed and forgot their words, which triggered bursts of goodwill smiles in the venue, and the atmosphere of the venue was loosened, but with the progress of the speeches and debates, as well as the input of the participants, the venue gradually returned to normal, and gradually there was some smell of gunpowder, and the voices of debate and controversy came and went, completely entering the habitual and unrestrained state of young people.

The symposium is usually held very characteristically, usually after a person speaks, someone will ask corresponding questions according to the content of the speech, seeking answers from the speakers, and after the answers, there will be applause or boos, which will bring more questions, the scene is warm and enthusiastic, and various points of view collide fiercely. Learning methods, employment directions, life ideals, life pressure, the pursuit of dreams, and the impact of the Internet on social forms, as well as the restoration and reconstruction of social integrity and order, have all caused heated discussions, and have been constantly mentioned and debated.

From the moment Zheng Ming came in and sat down, he always listened attentively, and constantly wrote down on paper, sometimes smiling, sometimes applauding and supporting as the rhythm of speeches and arguments, as if he was in the midst of young people, and his youthful vitality also burst out.

When the host proposed to invite Mr. Zheng Ming to speak, the venue resounded with a round of warm applause, and the atmosphere reached the highest level. Zheng Ming also stood up for the first time, bowed deeply to the host and the young people in the audience, and after the applause and cheers gradually subsided, he slowly sat down and said with a smile: "With you, I also feel younger, and I can't help but think of my youth." But I said frankly at that time, I really didn't have as much thought, talent, and even ideas and courage as you. Speaking from the bottom of my heart, I really envy you. ”

Zheng Ming's humility and bearing caused even more enthusiastic applause, which made him have to stop and wait with a smile before continuing: "In this conference room, strictly speaking, it can be divided into three generations, Lao Liu and I can be regarded as a generation, Tianxiang, Shanzun and the older young cadres here can barely be regarded as a generation, and you young people are naturally a generation. But I don't want to divide it like that, I want to recognize that we and you are two generations, the generation in power, the generation that is ready to succeed, or rather, the generation that was once young, and the generation that is young. ”

"Whether it is dialogue or exchange, sitting in this conference room, it is impossible to have no ideas, let alone no attitude, I am willing to openly and honestly express my views and opinions, and welcome young friends to debate and discuss." Zheng Ming looked around the venue with a smile and added wittily: "To use the current Internet hot words, whether it is shooting bricks or complaining, you just can't dive, let alone just listen and watch without talking." ”

Zheng Ming's peace and modesty, as well as his easy and gentle demeanor, conquered the audience, and after a moment of applause, they all waited with bated breath for his continuation.

"It seems to be an indisputable fact that the Internet has changed China, and computers and mobile phones have not only changed the way we live, our thoughts and ways of thinking, but also the way we speak." Zheng Ming entered a state of thinking, and gradually his expression became serious, and he said slowly: "Starting from websites, forums, blogs, Weibo, and even WeChat, in these virtual spaces, among strangers, we have too many things to say, too many opinions to put forward, and too many ideas to confide. It seems that in the virtual world, the real self can be revealed, or the true face, but in real life, it is worn in a thick veil and becomes a virtual and unreal person. ”

"Under the pressure of reality, all the negative problems of modern people are reflected in young people, what is selfish, what lacks a sense of responsibility and sense of responsibility, what is arrogant and proud, and is not down-to-earth. There are even many people who believe that this is a decadent generation, a beat generation, a hopeless generation. Zheng Ming raised his voice with a stern expression and said solemnly: "I don't think so, but I just think that this is the first generation to perceive the warmth and coldness of society and hope to change, and it is precisely this generation that is the hope of our country and nation." ”

Zheng Ming's words were sonorous and powerful, which resonated with the audience, and the applause and cheers were even more enthusiastic, Zheng Ming looked around at the people sitting next to him with great satisfaction, and said with a smile: "I am not bent to welcome, let alone afraid that the young people will shoot bricks and deliberately say this." ”

In his eyes, the young people of post-war America were hopeless, depressed, decadent, full of pessimistic and misanthropic feelings of loss, and could not see the vigorous and upward spirit and strength. As a result, the prosperity and development of the post-war American economy in just a few decades was created by these decadent generation, the Beat Generation. Zheng Ming breathed slowly, and then said: "Let's look at our reality, such a young person who is accused of being irresponsible, has no sense of responsibility and responsibility, but when the country's major natural disasters came, he was the first to stand up, and he was also the first to actively donate money for post-disaster rescue and reconstruction, enthusiastically pray, and actively participate in the rescue." Seeing such a scene, witnessing such an example, do we still think that this group has no hope and no future? ”

Zheng Ming's words caused the applause to burst into enthusiasm, and when the sound gradually calmed down, he stared at the people in the venue seriously and said: "What does this mean, it shows that we are still looking at this group with colored glasses, demanding this group, but we are not willing to do anything to get this group out of the predicament." ”

"Is this group struggling? Do you have no food or clothing? Have no money to spend, no clothes to wear? No, not only do they have no worries about food and clothing, but they even enjoy all the benefits of modern life, but why are they still miserable and still have no vitality? Zheng Ming seems to be talking to himself, but more like questioning, "The point is not that there is something wrong with this group, but that this society does not give them enough relationships, does not give them hope and a bright future, and everything they are doing now is a silent protest against this society, which is a silent condemnation." ”

"Employment, medical care, education, social security, public services, and terrible housing and living pressures, these real problems, one by one, stand in front of them, weigh on their immature shoulders, how can they live easily, freely, and wonderfully?" Zheng Ming seemed to be a little sleepy, and said slowly: "There is no hope for tomorrow, insurmountable confusion, reality is always cruelly considering their endurance and confidence, I don't know what else they can do without being decadent in the face of such a huge test?" And what are you going to let them do? ”

Zheng Ming took a long breath and slowly continued: "In the face of such a reality, all of us have to think about what we should do. And what should be done to help these young people get out of their predicament, so that they can live more easily and freely. I think that less demanding, more understanding, less complaining, and more practical help will help to resolve the contradictions, and whether it can better purify the social environment, after all, they are our future, our hope and the continuation of life, we must take responsibility, and we must do a good job. ”

Zheng Ming said this, as if he could not finish adding: "An event like today's is very good and meaningful, although debates and arguments cannot solve practical problems such as employment and housing, they can solve the problem of direction, and can make us soberly see the existing problems and the proportion of these problems in the process of life. This is the important reason why I am very optimistic about this generation, because this generation is the embodiment of our educational achievements over the years, and this generation has the highest cultural quality and intellectual ability, but also the most promising and promising, if they are rejuvenated and stimulated their potential, they will create a new society. I am confident in that. ”

At the end of Zheng Ming's speech, the applause was extremely warm, and all the participants stood up and applauded and cheered for a long time, so that the atmosphere of the audience reached the first level.

After Zheng Ming finished speaking, the host was about to invite Qi Tianxiang and other leaders to make some remarks, but Qi Tianxiang waved his hand and declined, because time did not allow him to make a speech, and he was not even allowed to stay here too much.

After Qi Tianxiang's hints, Zheng Ming seemed to be aware of this practical problem, and after communicating with the organizers, he regrettably left the venue early amid the applause of the young people in the audience.

Although he left the venue early, when he arrived at the Nanjiao Hotel, Lin Dongsheng had already arrived for a while, and he was patiently sitting on the sofa in the private room reading the newspaper.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry to keep your old buddy waiting." Zheng Ming walked into the private room quickly, walked straight to Lin Dongsheng, stretched out his hand to hold Lin Dongsheng's hand tightly, and said with a smile: "People say that if you are not active in eating, you have a problem with your brain, it seems that I have a problem with my brain." ”

Seeing Zheng Ming walking over, Lin Dongsheng hurriedly stood up, stretched out his hand almost at the same time as Zheng Ming, held it tightly, looked at Zheng Ming's face seriously, and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a few days, you are in good spirits, but people look thinner." ”

"I heard that you were kidnapped by Tianxiang when you got off the plane, I knew that it was not good, so I was ready to wait for a long time, I didn't expect to come over so soon, it was still beyond my expectations!" Lin Dongsheng took Zheng Ming's hand and said with a serious smile: "I'm worried that these daredevils don't know the severity and will tire you out!" ”

"I'm so tired that I'm tired, although this section is a toss in the sky and on the ground, but it is just listening to the report and reading the information, and there is not much difference compared with usual." Zheng Ming said truthfully, glanced at Qi Tianxiang, and said with a smile to Lin Dongsheng: "People say that jet lag is reversed, Tianxiang invented an inverted air difference, I am afraid that I will not be suitable for just coming down from a height of several thousand meters, so take me to take a walk among young people, but fortunately I have returned to the state of many years ago." Especially when I see your old buddy, it is even more fixed in the state when we worked together a few years ago. ”

"That's good, even though Hehai is not your Lao Zheng's home, it's good to be able to find the feeling of going home!" Lin Dongsheng looked at Zheng Ming with relish, cordially took his hand and walked to the round table in the middle of the private room, and said enthusiastically: "Tianxiang let you pour the difference, I have to give you the difference here, the so-called 'dumplings on the horse and noodles on the horse' are the rules of our rivers and seas, and it is naturally your favorite hand-rolled noodles to catch the wind, don't dislike it." ”

"Follow the local customs, this is an old saying, but the first meal when you go home is naturally hand-rolled noodles, thank you for the thoughtful arrangement of the old man." Zheng Ming stood in front of the chair and modestly waited for Lin Dongsheng to sit down before he sat down slowly, and said with a smile: "This big circle walked down, that is, when I arrived at the river and the sea, and when I saw a few of you, I felt that my heart was steady, and I really felt like I was going home." It's not that I'm pretentious, this meal may be a lunch worth savoring for a long time. ”

"Going home is the most beautiful feeling when people enter the door, when the ship enters the port and the sheep enter the pen, and when you easily let go of all your burdens." Lin Dongsheng looked at Zheng Ming and slowly suggested, "Let's drink a few cups at noon to relieve fatigue?" Then have a good rest in the afternoon, and let's have a good drink in the evening? ”

"It's okay to have a few drinks at noon, and you can spare me in the evening! Although I have repeatedly excused myself in this paragraph, I still drank half a year's amount, and since I am going home, let me rest! Zheng Ming looked around at Qi Tianxiang and the others sitting at the round table, smiled and smiled at Lin Dongsheng, and said sincerely: "It's really not as good as them now, and I have no more power." ”

"I'll talk about the evening, but now I'll just talk about noon." Lin Dongsheng smiled heartily, picked up the wine glass in front of him, looked at Zheng Ming and said seriously: "This first glass of wine doesn't say welcome, only welcomes the old guy home." ”

Zheng Ming glanced at Lin Dongsheng deeply, picked up the wine glass and gently touched the glass with Lin Dongsheng, and said with emotion: "Thank you for the blessings of the old man, I can only say that it feels good to go home." ”

Seeing Zheng Ming refreshingly dry the wine in the glass, Lin Dongsheng waited for the waiter to fill the glass of wine, then picked it up again, looked at Zheng Ming and said with a smile: "This second cup is still the same as just now, after going home, it will be a family, don't see outside, you are the master, if you have any requirements, just say it." ”

"In this way, on the contrary, your old buddy has seen the outside, isn't it a family? Why did you talk about the two families? What is the requirement to say, this is not a part? Zheng Ming looked at Lin Dongsheng keenly, smiled and drank it all after clinking glasses with him, and then said: "You should say, go home, say what you want, say what you want, do what you want to do, this is the feeling of a family." ”

Lin Dongsheng laughed out loud at Zheng Ming's words, and only after laughing did he pick up the wine glass and said to Zheng Ming seriously: "This is exactly what I want to say in the third glass of wine, your old man said it first, then I won't say it, let's see you in the wine!" ”

Seeing Zheng Ming finish drinking the third glass of wine, Lin Dongsheng smiled with satisfaction, motioned Zheng Ming to eat some food casually, picked up some vegetables and put them in his mouth, chewed slowly, and said solemnly to Qi Tianxiang: "I have already saluted Comrade Zheng Ming three glasses of wine on behalf of the provincial party committee, and it is up to you and Shanzun to express your meaning in Hezhou City." ”

The meaning of Lin Dongsheng's words was too obvious, Qi Tianxiang and Lu Shanzun glanced at each other, stood up, looked at Lin Dongsheng seriously and said: "The provincial party committee has instructions, the leaders have requirements, even if we are stupid, we should also follow the instructions of the leaders, try to understand in the implementation, and we can't wait until we understand before implementation." ”

Qi Tianxiang's expression and demeanor of serious speech aroused everyone's smiles, and then looked at Zheng Ming and said: "You are my teacher, and my old leader, and you still regard me as a friend who has forgotten my years. ”

Zheng Ming was very satisfied with Qi Tianxiang's agility and coping ability, so he exchanged a knowing smile with Lin Dongsheng, turned to Qi Tianxiang and said slowly: "The so-called teacher, explain the Tao and solve the doubts, your question does not belong to the philosophical Tao, nor is it a scientific confusion, as a teacher, there is no way to help you explain, Confucius still doesn't understand Jiahe, let alone a teacher?" ”

Qi Tianxiang knew that Zheng Ming and Lin Dongsheng were giving themselves a chance to perform, so he pretended to be confused and said: "The teacher is reasonable, the disciple is dull, and he can't think clearly, not because he can't be reasonable, but because he doesn't have the strength, so he can only punish himself for thinking about it three times." ”

Qi Tianxiang spoke, and Lu Shanzun quickly touched three glasses of wine, and only after drinking it did he pick up a glass of wine again, and said with emotion: "Three glasses of wine, finally the clouds and the sun, the mouth suddenly opened, the original complicated is only the inner entanglement, and simply returning is actually sublimation." This first glass of wine can really be so simple to pay tribute to the teacher, there is no meat, and water and wine can be substituted. ”

In the face of Qi Tianxiang's gushing narration, Zheng Ming always listened quietly, and in the face of Qi Tianxiang's wine glass, Zheng Ming slowly stood up, picked up the wine glass with a smile and said: "I know what I know, I know what I mean, and I am relieved for the teacher." ”

"With a good start, there is a basis for victory, this is the wise words of the founder of our party, and the teacher, as a senior researcher in the field of party building, will not have any objections to this statement." Qi Tianxiang picked up the second glass of wine, looked at Zheng Ming slyly and said: "Forgetting history means betrayal, these words are unforgettable to me." ”

Zheng Ming turned his face to look at Lin Dongsheng, and said with a smile: "This is all on the line, and if you don't drink it, it's a matter of political attitude, it seems that you can't drink it." ”

Seeing that Zheng Ming drank the second glass of wine, Qi Tianxiang took the opportunity to pick up the third glass of wine and said earnestly: "The so-called three bowls are not on the post, it is the rule on Jingyang Gang, I don't know if it is true, can the teacher be willing to give it a try?" ”

"There's no reason not to try, otherwise how would you know what pears taste." Zheng Ming picked up his wine glass, drank the third glass of wine briskly, looked at Qi Tianxiang and said: "Trying has always been associated with courage, and those who can dare to practice are often those who dare to try." ”

Zheng Ming's words had a deep meaning, Qi Tianxiang knew what he meant, so he nodded seriously, picked up another glass of wine, looked at Lin Dongsheng seriously and said, "According to your instructions, I successfully completed the task, as a reward, can you encourage me with a glass?" ”

Lin Dongsheng looked at Qi Tianxiang with a smile on his face, and said to Zheng Ming with a side face: "Such a student must be difficult to teach, and he is not worry-free. ”

Despite saying this, Lin Dongsheng still touched the cup with Qi Tianxiangyao, and after drinking all the wine in the cup, he slowly said to everyone: "It's up to you to watch the aftershow, Lao Zheng and I are already full of wine and food, just wait for dinner, no more drinking, you can do as you like!" ”

Although Lin Dongsheng's words were casual, they set the tone for the banquet, which implied that it was time to eat. As the host of the banquet, such a reminder shows the attitude.

Originally, such an occasion was not a scene of drinking to the fullest, and there was no need to drink desperately. Everyone knows that Zheng Ming came to Hehai, Lin Dongsheng could not set up a banquet and entertain, and the number of etiquette would bring a lot of problems, but the relationship between superiors and subordinates when they worked together in the past is now very delicate, especially Zheng Ming's coming this time, he also has an obvious mission, these are all obstacles that must be overcome, and they are also details that need to be handled with special care, so as to successfully solve the embarrassment of meeting for the first time, which is not only beneficial to the next exchanges, but also conducive to the development of Zheng Ming's work.

This is also another reason why Lin Dongsheng asked Qi Tianxiang to pick up the plane and arrange Zheng Ming's itinerary after getting off the plane, to meet directly with the provincial party committee, which has the meaning of meeting and visiting, which is not the best option for Lin Dongsheng and Zheng Ming's current position. After the passage of time, the direct luncheon picks up the wind, everyone looks better on the face, and can accept it calmly, after all, the banquet is still the most equal occasion.

From the expressions and words of Lin Dongsheng and Zheng Ming, Qi Tianxiang clearly felt this, and secretly rejoiced that his performance at the banquet enlivened the atmosphere, and also activated the subtle feelings between Lin Dongsheng and Zheng Ming, as well as the embarrassment that could not be ignored.

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