Lin Yan knew very well that Qi Tianxiang's approach was not only a reward for his father, but also a practical consideration of continuing to stabilize the relationship between the secretary and the governor, and the purpose of relying on his father's influence to stabilize his position. Of course, the more factor is to recruit available talents for yourself, or follow-up talents that can be cultivated.

As the son-in-law of the former governor, Qi Tianxiang's initial impression of Lin Yan, in addition to being Yan Li's husband and Yan Xiaobei's uncle, was the doctoral supervisor and professor she admired, the scholar status of a well-known administrative lawyer, and the elegant and handsome appearance, as well as the restrained and kind conversation, and the other impressions were not very deep. It's just that he is Sister Yan Li's husband, and he occasionally travels from Beijing to Hohai Province to visit Yan Li's parents, and these are often more likely to appear during the Spring Festival, and they can also be seen in the provincial compound, but they don't have too much interaction. The reason is also simple, when they appeared in pairs in the compound, Lin Yan was just a middle school student who was eager to learn, and Yan Xiaobei's situation was basically similar.

Later, I heard that he came to Hehai Province for a temporary job, because Yan Li did not come with him, and the old governor's family moved out of the compound, and he usually didn't see him when he lived in college, so he didn't care very much. After graduating and entering the Provincial Party Committee of the Youth League, he no longer works in the compound of the Provincial Party Committee, and he rarely has the opportunity to get in touch, such a major event as his marriage, it seems that Yan Li has come to see it at home, but he has not seen Qi Tianxiang. Later, she and her husband both worked in Haidong City, and there were even fewer opportunities to meet.

For Qi Tianxiang to abandon his profession and join the officialdom, Lin Yan felt complicated for a long time. A successful scholar who has reached today's height after decades of hard study, but gave up what he learned overnight and started over in officialdom, both in terms of meaning and effect, made Lin Yan feel incredible. It was also with the growth of time and experience, especially after he was suspended in Haidong City according to his father's request, that he slowly realized Qi Tianxiang's hardship and helplessness.

The increase in contacts is also a matter of the past two years, Qi Tianxiang was promoted to secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and then became a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, especially after Lin Dongsheng took over Zhao Haonan to govern Hehai, Qi Tianxiang and Lin Dongsheng had a nominal relationship between superiors and subordinates, and they moved around more. In addition to the New Year's greetings, there are often exchanges at work, sometimes Qi Tianxiang and Yan Li come together, sometimes just Qi Tianxiang comes alone, talking about work and chatting.

Qi Tianxiang took office as secretary of the Hezhou Municipal Party Committee, and he knew that thanks to Lin Dongsheng's recommendation, even Qi Tianxiang was promoted from the secretary of the Hezhou Municipal Party Committee to the governor of Hehai Province in less than a year, which also had a lot to do with Lin Dongsheng's relay recommendation and lobbying, and even the relationship between Lin Dongsheng and Qi Tianxiang during this period confirmed the speculation of the outside world that Qi Tianxiang would be Lin Dongsheng's successor, and Lin Dongsheng was willing to hand over power to Qi Tianxiang.

In this case, Qi Tianxiang reciprocated the favor, in fact, before this, Qi Tianxiang had mentioned this issue more than once, but Lin Yan was hindered by the relationship between his father and Qi Tianxiang, as well as the discussion of the outside world, he only agreed to think about it later, and after such a long time, Qi Tianxiang came to the door again.

Lin Yan felt that it was difficult to perfunctory this time, and she really didn't want to give up such an opportunity, looking at Qi Tianxiang's eyes that looked at her intently, Lin Yan made up her mind, but she still said with some hesitation: "Thank you very much for the arrangements you made for the two of us, and you said your thoughts so frankly, which also touched me very much, but this matter is bound to cause some criticism, is it not until I discuss it with my father and ask for his opinion?" ”

"Are you worried about the discussion of nepotism and the second generation of officials, in fact, there is no problem with such worries, a big move, a position like Secretary Lin, and your father-daughter relationship, even if you don't do anything, it is impossible to have no discussions, and you don't need to say that you are very clear." Qi Tianxiang seemed to see through Lin Yan's heart, including the so-called reserve under her hesitation, so he smiled slightly, and said with emotion: "The so-called second generation of officials, or the third generation of officials, etc., are more or less boring and far-fetched, and it has been more than half a century since the founding of the People's Republic of China, no more, no less, two or three generations, is such a statement and metaphor meaningful?" So in the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, will there be such a title as the five generations? ”

Qi Tianxiang smiled a little reluctantly, looked at Lin Yan and continued: "This country and the government need management talents, as long as they are serious about doing things for the country, they may become officials. Isn't the recommendation and selection system in the past and the current open recruitment system all open the door for outstanding talents to enter the officialdom? Isn't this kind of cadre selection mechanism also trying its best to embody openness, fairness, and justice? Looking at the current sequence of our cadres and civil servants, what is the real proportion of the second generation of officials or the third generation of officials, and is it very representative? This is undoubtedly the concrete embodiment of the phenomenon of hatred of officials, just like the criticism and title of the rich second generation. ”

"It is undeniable that grass-roots units, especially at the township level, have a deep nepotism, and there are even jokes such as father-son department and husband and wife shares, which is not only a problem in the cadre management system, but also a problem of a poor employment and entrepreneurial environment. Think about it, if most young people can make the best use of their talents, who else wants to go to the agency to improve their qualifications, to compete and dump? ”

Qi Tianxiang seemed to be saying it to himself, his eyes were a little misty, and he said slowly: "Compared with the title and criticism of the second generation of officials in the society, the rich second generation is a social group worthy of vigilance, a group of people who have no social responsibility, but in extreme extravagance and profligacy, they challenge the inherent bottom line of society again and again, and impact the public again and again, especially the tolerance limit of the gradually subsistence group, if they are not restricted or channeled, sooner or later they will become the target of social hatred of the rich and bear the price they should bear." The second generation of officials doesn't seem to have this worry, because whether they rely on their parents' genes or their own efforts to enter this group, they must abide by the rules of this group, otherwise they will become alternative and be excluded. At the same time, they themselves are maturing and growing, and in time, when their actions are enough to make them proud of their parents, does the official generations still have any real meaning and meaning? ”

"I really deserve to be a scholar with a lot of books, and the perspective of looking at problems is unique, and the conversation is like making a strategic argument, and the arguments and arguments are so incisive." Qi Tianxiang's words seemed to be said to Lin Yan, but in fact, he was also defending himself, Lin Yan couldn't help but be sincerely convinced, and said with emotion: "Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years." Your explanation, this knot in my heart will be completely unraveled, I will go back to discuss with Xiang Dong, before you leave Haidong, I will definitely give you a letter. ”

"That's pretty much it, that's what I'm waiting for." Qi Tianxiang smiled, reached out and took the cigarette case on the coffee table, signaled to Lin Yan, and after obtaining her consent, he slowly took out a cigarette and lit it, and took a slow puff before saying seriously: "While telling Xiangdong, don't forget to tell him that he is not going to Hezhou City to be a peace officer, and there is no peace officer to be a peace officer." Recently, I have been planning a big game of chess, to reform the bloated administrative management system, and let Xiang Dong go to Hezhou City to make him a pioneer officer, this is a very challenging job, there will be a lot of difficulties and resistance, it requires a certain amount of courage and strategy, and it needs a young cadre like Xiang Dong who does not have too many worries to charge into battle. I think clearly and let him talk to me in person tomorrow, I don't have the guts or lack of preparation, I don't force it, he is still his deputy mayor, and I will choose someone else. ”

Lin Yan knew that Qi Tianxiang was using the agitation method, and in essence, it was not as mysterious as Qi Tianxiang said, Lin Dongsheng's son-in-law, the deputy mayor personally selected by Qi Tianxiang, who didn't know the stakes and would deliberately create problems for Xiang Dong? Knowing this, Lin Yan looked at Qi Tianxiang with a smile, and said slowly: "Look at what you said, my husband is so cowardly, and he can't hold three or two burdens on his shoulders, but we are also from the grassroots level step by step to the position of secretary of the Deqing Municipal Party Committee, without relying on my father or mother, I did it all by myself, as long as you believe in him, he will use practical actions to satisfy you." ”

"It's a good husband and wife, it's not a big deal, so I'll protect it." Qi Tianxiang looked at Lin Yan with a smile, only to see a blush on her face, and then said seriously: "I'm just talking ugly in front, in fact, it is so serious, the institutional reform of Hezhou City is carried out under the overall operation of the municipal party committee and the municipal government, and it is not Li Xiangdong alone, besides, Shanzun and Sister Bingyu are also kind people who do great things, and they will not watch the eastward Maicheng." ”

"I'll just say yes? You, Governor Qi, a Confucian general who sees six ways and listens to all directions, can fight unprepared battles, and I don't believe it when it comes to the horizon. Lin Yan saw that Qi Tianxiang's mood and mood were getting better, and knowing that he had finished talking about the big thing, he began to become poor: "Believe me, Sister Yan Li's vision will not be so bad!" The talented women of Northern France, even if they can't find someone who looks like Pan An and is talented and handsome, they will not be confused by anyone's momentary talent, so that they will go astray for decades and still be obsessed! ”

Qi Tianxiang was amused by Lin Yan's naughtiness, and sneered at each other: "Who is this praising me so much?" I'm ashamed! A scholar, a poor student back then, was able to win the Golden Palace all by luck, and there was no technical content. It's really not as good as some people who have been investigating since college, and it wasn't until the Provincial Party Committee of the Shuangqi Regiment that it was completed, and they have been flying together for so long, which is rare, rare? ”

Looking at Qi Tianxiang's sour and rotten appearance, Lin Yan could only bow down, stood up and said goodbye, stretched out his thumb the moment he went out, and shook Qi Tianxiang playfully, and said sincerely: "To be able to maintain your demeanor in front of ladies, and to ask for the opinions of ladies, you are the man I have not seen much, you have a gentlemanly demeanor, admire, admire!" ”

As she spoke, Lin Yan left slowly with a smile, leaving Qi Tianxiang to watch her go away with a wry smile.