Zhao Changfeng said: "Uncle Zhao, this is a question given to me by the examiner during the open selection interview of the deputy director at that time, and I probably answered it like this at the time. Why do you still have this thing in your hand, Uncle Zhao? ”

Zhao Qiang said: "This is the end of the open selection interview, I asked the meeting recorder to sort out your words according to the record and print it into a transcript. At that time, when you spoke at the meeting, I thought it was very good and insightful. After printing the manuscript, I savored it, and the more I felt that the connotation was quite rich. And in the following months, the four stunned pens for the disaster and the > of the ≈ of the disaster

Zhao Changfeng looked at Zhao Qiang steadily, not knowing what Zhao Qiang meant by these words at this time. He didn't expect that Zhao Qiang would actually compile his impromptu words into a manuscript and keep them until now, which shows that Zhao Qiang attaches great importance to his words. If you attach so much importance to it, why do you brush him off during the interview and don't let him pass? Could it be that the other ten selected ** speakers are all more wonderful than him, and they are all high-quality products? Of course, Zhao Changfeng won't believe this possibility. Zhao Changfeng believes that among the ten selected ** departments, there will be words that are more comprehensive than him and more exciting than him, but to say that all ten people are more wonderful and comprehensive than him, Zhao Changfeng can't believe it.

Zhao Qiang suddenly changed the topic again: "Changfeng, do you know why you lost the election in the first place?" ”

Zhao Changfeng said: "Uncle Zhao, I know. As I said earlier, I still lack in many aspects, my ability is not enough, and there is a big gap in the overall quality compared with those selected ** departments. ”

Zhao Qiang waved his hand and said, "Okay, Changfeng." Since I have talked to you about this, I have not treated you as an outsider, and you should not say these insincere words again! ”

Zhao Changfeng was stunned there, and after a long time, he said: "Uncle Zhao, to be honest, I don't understand why I lost the election!" ”

Zhao Qiang laughed and said, "That's right! What other lies are you talking about in front of me? If you have any grievances, just say it to me directly, I really treat you like a nephew. If you have any thoughts and opinions, you must communicate with me more and flow more. ”

A ** warm current surged from Zhao Changfeng's heart, he felt that there was something blocking his mouth, and his eyes were a little hot and sour. How can he not be moved by a dignified place? He is just a college student from an ordinary working family, and with the help of Zhao Qiang's name, he became a small section chief in the Provincial Administration of Organ Affairs, although he once helped Ling'er win the gold medal in the Olympiad. But what is this for Zhao Qiang? If Zhao Qiang is willing, although he can let Ling'er get countless such gold medals. It can be said that there is a world of difference in status between him and Zhao Qiang, he has many places to turn to Zhao Qiang, and Zhao Qiang does not need his help with anything at all, but Zhao Qiang simply ignores the gap between the two people, lowers his identity and says these words to him, as if he is really Zhao Qiang's nephew. How can you not let Zhao Changfeng be moved?

Zhao Changfeng even choked up a little, and he whispered: "Uncle Zhao, I'm not good, I, I misunderstood you a little!" ”

Zhao Qiang rubbed his nose and said with a smile: "Okay, Changfeng, don't be excited." It's normal for you to have some misunderstandings about me, to be honest, if you and I get along in a different place. I also have misunderstandings. ”

Zhao Qiang deliberately paused and waited for Zhao Changfeng's excited emotions to subside. After a few moments, he continued: "I should have communicated these words to you immediately after the open selection event. But I was afraid that you would be excited at the time, so I didn't communicate with you, and deliberately let this matter cool down for a while, and I didn't communicate with you until now, hoping that it wouldn't have much impact on your emotions. ”

Zhao Changfeng raised his head and said to Zhao Qiang: "Uncle Zhao, don't worry! I wouldn't be emotional! I have always treated you as my own uncle, as long as I have a word from you, I have no complaints about how to arrange it! ”

Zhao Qiang nodded. said to Zhao Changfeng: "Okay, Changfeng, then I'll tell you the reason now." You didn't get the job because you didn't get as good as the other interviews, but because it was the opposite. It's that you're better than all the interviews. ”

Zhao Changfeng looked at Zhao Qiang with wide eyes. I don't know what Zhao Qiang meant by this. Why did he fail to be selected when he performed better than all the interviews? Zhao Qiang did not continue. Instead, he sank for a moment and changed the subject, "Changfeng, have you heard anything during this open selection event?" ”

Zhao Changfeng was stunned for a moment and asked, "Uncle Zhao, what kind of news are you talking about?" ”

Zhao Qiang laughed and said, "Changfeng, don't you really know? ”

Zhao Changfeng suddenly realized, he nodded and said, "Uncle Zhao, I understand." At that time, I don't know where the news came, saying that you are my own uncle, and it seems to be spreading widely, as far as I know, it seems that even many units outside the provincial agency affairs bureau know about it. ”

Zhao Qiang nodded and said, "Yes, that's what I mean." Changfeng, don't you really know where the news came from? ”

"Uncle Zhao, I really don't know." Zhao Changfeng shook his head.

Zhao Qiang rubbed his nose and said, "Well, let's not investigate where the news came from." But it was this news that made you fail the interview for this open tryout. ”

Zhao Changfeng looked at Zhao Qiang, waiting for him to explain further.

Zhao Qiang said: "This matter has spread all over the city, not only the provincial **** side, but even the provincial party committee side knows, almost everyone knows that my Zhao Qiang's nephew Zhao Changfeng is going to participate in this open selection competition, and the worst thing is that you are the youngest, but you took the first place in the written test, which is even more eye-catching, so that everyone focuses on you." Some people even began to wonder if I had leaked the exam questions to you this time......"

Zhao Changfeng opened his mouth to tell the difference, but Zhao Qiang stretched out his hand to stop him, "Of course, as you and I are concerned." Naturally, I know in my heart that I have not leaked any exam questions to you at all, and you have never come to ask me about the exam questions. However, we outsiders don't know about it, and they don't know what kind of association they are making in their hearts! ”

Zhao Qiang sighed slightly and continued: "If at this time, your interview performance is not so good, or you can restrain your edge, maybe I can't bear it." And let you pass. But when you performed so well in the interview, you actually got the highest score in 30 interviews, and at this moment, the pressure you brought me was too great. What would others think if I let you pass? Will they think that there is some ulterior motives about this open selection of deputy commissioners? And then doubt the impartiality of the whole selection exercise**? ”

"Therefore, at this time, whether or not to admit you is not just a matter of you, but a matter of ×± and fairness of the provincial organization, so it is the intention of some people with ulterior motives. You should have heard of it too. Some comrades do not approve of this open selection of deputy division chiefs, and some comrades say some strange things; if there are twists and turns in this activity, then the next selection of deputy division chiefs or division chiefs is likely to go back to the old road, and thus lose an opportunity to reform the appointment system of the province's first department. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Qiang sighed, "Changfeng." I was in a real dilemma. Choose you, then it is likely to face pressure from all sides, so that the reform of the appointment system of the first ministry in our province, which has finally made a little progress, has regressed, so that more local departments have lost the opportunity to step into leadership positions with real talent and learning; If you are not chosen, although you can silence those who are skeptical of this open selection activity, and it can gradually transition to the open selection system into a normal state of the appointment system of the Ministry of Education in our province, it is unfair to you personally. Later, after desperation, I chose to sacrifice your own interests to ensure the interests of the overall situation. This choice has made me feel guilty about you all the time and want to explain it to you. But I don't know how to open it

Zhao Changfeng stood up suddenly, "Uncle Zhao, I understand!" Don't say it, I understand everything! ”

Zhao Qiang rubbed his nose, nodded and said, "It's good to understand!" I know I'm not looking at the wrong person! How could the person I Zhao Qiang fancy be wrong? ”

A **hot current surged from Zhao Changfeng**'s chest again, he felt that he could do anything for Zhao Qiang, and die for his confidant! Zhao Changfeng originally thought that this statement was just the ideal state of the ancients, and in modern society, there would not be any person with brains who would have such impulsive thoughts, but he didn't expect it. When facing Zhao Qiang today, he actually had the idea of quantification in his heart, which he once thought was very stupid.

"Changfeng, sit down, sit down!" Zhao Qiang smiled and said, "Young man, you're still so impulsive." ”

Zhao Changfeng smiled embarrassedly. Sit down.

Zhao Qiang thought for a moment. Back to the previous topic: "That's right, Changfeng. Don't you really know how that rumor got around? ”

Zhao Changfeng shook his head and said, "Uncle Zhao, I really don't know!" ”

Zhao Qiang smiled and said, "I also have to apologize to you for this rumor!" ”

Zhao Changfeng was taken aback and said, "Uncle Zhao, what do you say these are?" How can I afford it? ”

Zhao Qiang waved his hand and said, "What can't you afford?" If I'm wrong, I'm wrong, and of course I have to apologize to you! Do you know? When I first heard this rumor, I thought it was something you had intentionally spread, so I had some misunderstandings about you in my heart......"

Zhao Changfeng hurriedly said: "Uncle Zhao, it's really not where I came out. At that time, I took a leave of absence and drilled into the pile of materials to review, and I didn't know what was going on outside. After I took the written test, I heard from a colleague in the bureau who secretly told me this rumor! ”

Zhao Qiang nodded and said, "Changfeng, I know." You don't have to explain this! I now know that this rumor is definitely not from you! ”

"Uncle Zhao, thank you for believing in me!" Zhao Changfeng said gratefully, "So does Uncle Zhao now know where this rumor came from?" ”

When he said this, Zhao Changfeng was a little annoyed in his heart, he really wanted to know who spread such a rumor, which made Zhao Qiang feel sorry for him, and in the end, he was not admitted. Not admitting him is even worse, which has created an embarrassing dilemma.

Zhao Qiang shook his head and said, "Changfeng, I haven't figured out who came out yet. I guess I can't figure it out! But the reason why this rumor was able to spread is to a considerable extent on me! ”

Zhao Changfeng didn't understand why Zhao Qiang would take the responsibility, so he looked at Zhao Qiang blankly.

Zhao Qiang rubbed his nose, pointed to Zhao Changfeng's wrist and said, "Changfeng, the problem is that I gave you this plum blossom watch." ”

"Plum watch?" Zhao Changfeng stretched out his wrist and looked at the extremely simple plum blossom watch. I don't know what's wrong with this.

Zhao Qiang said: "I also knew that this plum watch is not an ordinary plum watch, but a special commemorative edition produced in 1996. ”

Zhao Changfeng looked at Zhao Qiang, waiting for him to continue.

Zhao Qiang continued: "The average plum blossom watch is about more than 1,000 or 2,000 yuan, which is not expensive. Because it is mass-produced, it is not numbered. I didn't think too much about it when I gave you this plum watch, thinking that it was just an ordinary mass-produced plum watch. ”

"But I didn't expect that this is a special commemorative edition of the 96th year that your bureau office spent more than 20,000 yuan to buy land at a large price in order to curry favor with several leaders in the province. Each of these special commemorative editions of the Tortoni watch has its own individual product number. ”

"Ah, Uncle Zhao, there are more than 20,000 for a watch? This gift is too expensive, I really don't know, you see, how inappropriate it is for me to accept such a valuable gift from you! Zhao Changfeng said worriedly.

Zhao Qiang also smiled. said: "Changfeng, to be honest, I didn't expect this watch to be so expensive. If I knew that it was worth more than 20,000 yuan at the time, I really wouldn't be willing to give it to you! ”

He laughed out loud.

Zhao Changfeng was a little cramped and uneasy.

Zhao Qiang waved his hand and said, "Okay, Changfeng, you don't want me to take this watch back, right?" Since I gave it to you, you can wear it with confidence. I don't have much money, but I still have the ability to give one of these watches! ”

Zhao Changfeng laughed embarrassedly and said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhao!" ”

Zhao Qiang continued the topic just now: "Let's talk about how the rumors came out." Those people in your bureau must have recorded the numbers when they sent out this batch of plum watches. So when you wear this plum watch, the leaders in your bureau who have handled this matter may recognize that this is the watch they gave me. Seeing that I gave you such an expensive watch, I thought that there was some kind of kinship between you and me! I guess that's how the rumors arose! ”

As soon as Zhao Qiang reminded him, Zhao Changfeng remembered that when Xu Kemeng called him to the office to ask him about the bank deposit that day, he once asked him to show Xu Kemeng his watch. At that time, the look on Xu Kemeng's face was very strange, and Xu Kemeng gave him a few more materials to ensure that he successfully won the first place in the written test. Now it seems that maybe this news was leaked by Tsui Hark? But Zhao Changfeng was not sure, because Bai Changgang and Li Enhua also knew the relationship between Zhao Qiang and him. Who knows if it will be the rumors released by Bai Changgang and Li Enhua?

Zhao Qiang saw that Zhao Changfeng was thoughtful, so he asked, "What, Changfeng, do you remember anything?" ”

Zhao Changfeng hurriedly shook his head and said, "Uncle Zhao, no." I just feel a little remorseful. What Uncle Zhao gave me, if I keep it well. If you don't wear it to show off, there won't be such a thing! ”

Zhao Qiang rubbed his nose. said: "Okay, the matter is over, and I won't mention this matter." No matter what the cause is, my uncle made it clear to you today, and my heart felt much better. Otherwise, I always feel that I owe you something when I see you, and my heart is extremely uncomfortable**! ”

"Uncle Zhao, you make me really embarrassed when you talk like this!" Zhao Changfeng said: "Uncle, you didn't have a way at that time. It is inevitable to sacrifice a little personal interest for the sake of the overall situation. At that time, you didn't let me make a sacrifice, and others may not know what to think of the results of this open selection! ”

Zhao Qiang smiled and said, "Changfeng, it's good that you can think like this!" He rubbed his nose and said to Zhao Changfeng: "I called you over today, in addition to explaining what happened last time, I also want to know something about the situation with you." ”

Zhao Changfeng said: "Uncle Zhao, what's the situation?" ”

Zhao Qiang picked up Zhao Changfeng's manuscript and said: "Changfeng, you are a student of finance and have a very deep understanding of capital operation. You can feel it from the manuscript of the time you spoke. I'm keeping you as a thing. I often take it out and take a look, and compare it with the current economic situation, and sure enough, many things have been said by you in advance. ”

Zhao Changfeng said embarrassedly: "Uncle Zhao, these are all impromptu remarks I made at the time, there are many mistakes, omissions and fallacies, and I can't afford to be so valued by Uncle Zhao." ”

Zhao Qiang said: "Changfeng, don't be modest. After reading your manuscript, I have been wondering, will you be a theoretical talent who can only talk about it? It's the same as our ancestor Zhao Kuo. It will only be talked about on paper, and when it comes to practical problems, it will be overwhelmed? However, a few days ago, I went to your bureau to inspect the work, and it was only then that I realized that I was wrong in this idea. It turns out that you are not Zhao Kuo thousands of years ago, you are Zhao Changfeng, you not only have rich theoretical knowledge, but also strong practical ability. For example, the investment and pawnbroking industry plan you proposed for the fund management center at that time was very insightful, although it was a bit off-the-beaten. However, it has solved the problem of maintaining and increasing the value of funds that plague the fund management center at present, and the treatment method is novel and bold, which is refreshing. ”

Zhao Changfeng smiled embarrassedly, not knowing how to face Zhao Qiang's praise.

Zhao Qiang continued: "Changfeng, do you know what is most attractive to me about your plan to open a pawn shop? ”

Zhao Changfeng thought for a while and said, "Uncle Zhao, is my plan safe** and effective**?" ”

Zhao Qiang shook his head and said, "Changfeng." In fact, what attracted me was not the location of your proposal itself, but the bold ideas you showed when you proposed it. Generally speaking, as a department of the first department, they act cautiously and are limited to the rules and regulations, as if these rules and regulations are like a thunder pool, and they dare not take a step forward. ”

"Isn't there a common saying in the ** department of the organs? Big**Big Mistake, Small**Small Mistake, Isn't it**good? Those organs and departments all adopt the mentality of self-preservation, even if they don't produce results. First of all, make sure that you don't have problems, don't dare to try new things at all, and don't dare to touch anything outside the rules. ”

Zhao Qiang rubbed his nose vigorously with his hand and said, "But in your eyes, it seems that there are no such rules and regulations at all, and you are bent on how to do your job well." Think about it, what a bold idea it is to propose to the superior to invest in opening a pawn shop! This idea is too unconventional, so people can't contact it at all, and the direct organ of a provincial **** actually goes to open a pawnshop, once this kind of news flows out. Do you know what a sensational effect it can cause? Will it cause a great passivity to the provincial work situation? ”

Zhao Changfeng listened to Zhao Qiang's words attentively, but he couldn't grasp Zhao Qiang's thoughts.

"But you didn't have any scruples at all, and boldly put your ideas into practice, and finally achieved very amazing results." Zhao Qiang said: "So, Changfeng. I really appreciate your courage to explore new things. This kind of quality is almost impossible to see in the ** department, and it has almost become a rare quality of the phoenix. That's why you're even more impressive to me. It proves that I didn't misread you at the beginning! ”

"Uncle Zhao, you praise me like this, so I don't know what to say!" The expression on Zhao Changfeng's face was extremely timid, where is the fearless young ** department in Zhao Qiang's mouth who has the courage to explore new things!

"Hehe, Changfeng, you don't have to say anything, just continue to maintain this rare advantage in you!" Zhao Qiang rubbed his nose and said.

"Uncle Zhao, I will remember your words!" Zhao Changfeng said.

Zhao Qiang thought for a while and said, "Changfeng, in fact, I have always wanted to compensate you for your losses last time. It's just that it was in the limelight at the time, and I couldn't do it. ”

Zhao Changfeng hurriedly said: "Uncle Zhao, you don't have to say anything about compensation at all!" I didn't lose anything, and I got a rare opportunity to exercise! ”

Zhao Qiang waved his hand and said, "Can't let honest people suffer!" You suffered such a big loss and didn't come to talk to me about any conditions, I naturally can't let this matter be left like this, which is also not in line with the provincial **** policy on treating outstanding talents. ”

After a pause, Zhao Qiang said: "Changfeng, you are very familiar with capital operation, and you are no stranger to listed companies and ** tickets, right?" ”

Zhao Changfeng nodded and said: "Uncle Zhao, I graduated from the finance major, and the capital operation and ** ticket securities are my old business. ”

Zhao Qiang said: "If I give you a chance, so that you have the opportunity to display your local expertise, through capital operation to revitalize one or several enterprises in financial difficulties, are you sure?" ”

Zhao Changfeng thought for a while and said: "Uncle Zhao, I don't know the situation, so I don't dare to say whether I am sure or not, but if Uncle Zhao is willing to give me this opportunity, I am willing to do my best to use all my professional knowledge to do this thing well!" ”

Zhao Qiang rubbed his nose and smiled: "It's not enough to have professional knowledge in this matter, the key is that the thinking must be novel and bold, and it must be unexpected." That's what I value about you. That's why I want to give you such a chance, one is to compensate you for brushing you down in the last open selection, and the other is to give you a chance to prove it, so that those people who are psychologically dark can take a look, my nephew Zhao Qiangdi is not a **bag! ”

Zhao Changfeng's blood boiled again, he stood up and said: "Uncle Zhao, you can rest assured that the task ** will be given to me, I will definitely prove it to others, and also prove it to Uncle Zhao, Uncle Zhao definitely did not see the wrong person, Uncle Zhao did not choose the wrong person!" ”

"Changfeng, I know!" Zhao Qiangqiang smiled, "I appreciate your **** daring to fight and dare to rush to the ground!" ”

There was a sound of footsteps, and then Ling'er's voice came from outside the door: "Dad, don't patronize talking to Brother Changfeng, it's time to eat!" ”

Ling'er stood outside and shouted and went down, she didn't dare to enter Zhao Qiangdi's study. Because Zhao Qiang has a special rule, his study is his office and he tidies it up by himself, neither Liu Xiaoyan nor Ling'er is allowed to enter.

Zhao Qiang stood up, patted Zhao Changfeng on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, Changfeng, let's go down to eat." Look at what delicious food your Aunt Liu has prepared for us! ”