The second reality also proves that in the instructions of the funds on Shanshui Road, Fan Rongheng is the key to the union with the right attitude. It led to the fact that the funds were stuck for a while. And he also heard rumors that Tan Long and Fan Ruiheng have always been close, and in the province, Fan Ruiheng also has the same opinion as Cui Xiang. Other words. Governor Fan does have a bad impression of himself, even if he will not deliberately put pressure on him like Cui Xiang, he will have an attitude of approval and support in matters that are not conducive to him.

So which one is Governor Fan playing today?

Xia Xiang took the brocade box, feeling light and light, and it must not be a valuable gift. But the governor asked the secretary to give a gift in person, even if it was a feather, it was a light gift. Just as the meaning of the wine man is not in the wine, the governor's gift is not in the gift itself, but in addition to the gift, above the wedding. What kind of message is conveyed?

Everyone was shocked for a moment, wondering why Governor Fan made this move, and what intriguing hints were there? There is no trivial matter in officialdom, let alone the presence of the governor's secretary in person. and the governor himself came in person. Not much worse!

Even Song Chaodu couldn't tell what Fan Ruiheng meant, did he want to win over Xia Xiang? Or did he take the opportunity to hint to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee that he was well aware of the movements of everyone present? Or maybe it's. Governor Fan was just on a whim, and wanted to send a secretary to see for himself who was attending Xia Xiang's wedding?

Based on Song Dynasty's understanding of Fan Ruiheng. Fan Ruiqin would not do the boring thing of sending someone to check who was coming to the wedding, as the governor of a province, he didn't even have the confidence to control his subordinates, and it was also a sign of incompetence. Fan Ruiheng's move is probably still confusing to give Xia Xiang face and infinite associations to others.

The confusion lies in the brocade box he sent, Xia Xiang will definitely not be ignorant enough to open the brocade box on the spot. See what the governor is giving you. Precisely because it is not opened. Everyone was curious about what was in the brocade box, and they wanted to judge Governor Fan's true intentions by using the gifts in the box. And Xia Xiang is not stupid, he knows what to say and what not to say, and the more he doesn't say it, the more suspicious everyone becomes. The more suspicious the crowd became. The more suspicious it is, the more people can't scratch their heads.

Governor Fan is not simple, he is such a beautiful hand.

Xia Xiang didn't think the same as Song Chaodu, and he intuitively thought that Fan Ruiheng's move was very likely to be a false shot. It was done for Cui Xiang and Ye Shisheng to see, so that they could not figure out Governor Fan's true attitude towards him.

Either way, suspicion is suspicion. Puzzled, Xia Xiang still took the box very respectfully, and said politely: "Thank you Governor Fan, thank you Secretary Zhang" Needless to say, the point is over.

Zhang Zhibin smiled, stretched out his hand and patted Xia Xiang's shoulder affectionately: "You're welcome, Governor Fan said, if Xiao Xia is polite." You don't have to give him a gift, hehe. ”

Another one. A hint of unclear meaning, Xia Xiang couldn't help but smile bitterly, looking at the complicated and questioning eyes of everyone around him, thinking that he couldn't stop Zhang Zhibin's mouth and not let him speak, right? I had to say politely again: "Did Secretary Zhang eat?" I'll ask the hotel to re-serve you again, and I'll accompany you to drink two glasses in a while, it's hard work. ”

Zhang Zhibin waved his hand and said generously: "No, do things for the leader, and go back as soon as possible to hand over the errand." In a hurry. I don't have any gifts for you, so I wish you all the best. Happy family. ”

Prosperity? Such words came out of the mouth of Governor Fan's chief secretary, and the taste must be different, and then looking at everyone's eyes, there were a lot of complicated emotions. Xia Xiang secretly complained, Zhang Zhibin came today, obviously because the drunkard did not mean to drink. Send a brocade box to give auspicious words. I really have to swear not to stop between him and his network without laying a nail!

Xia Xiang believes that whether it is Ma Wanzheng or Song Chaodu, or Chen Feng, Hu Zengzhou and others. They have enough political judgment and can guess Fan Ruiheng's true intentions, but there are still many people who are not close enough to them and do not know themselves well enough to doubt their position. will be suspicious of themselves because of this.

If this is the case, Fan Ruiheng's true purpose will be achieved.

Seeing off Zhang Zhibin, Xia Xiang cast helpless glances at Ma Wanzheng and Song Chaodu, and the two shook their heads and smiled at Xia Xiang and waved their hands gently. Xia wanted to know, they were telling themselves, don't worry, what to do and what to do.

With an apologetic smile to Chen Feng and the others, Chen Feng stood up and came to Xia Xiang's side. whispered, "I just found out." In fact, Yan Province is also a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger, and Governor Fan's acting level is a step higher than mine. He didn't even have to go out himself. It can cause the effect that I have worked hard for half a day to achieve. ”

Xia Xiang smiled, and Chen Feng's words gave him a reassurance. At least he knew in his heart that among the few people closest to him, they would not believe that they would fall to Fan Ruiheng because of this.

Xia Xiang, if it is so shallow, it is not Xia Xiang.

The brocade box was handed over to the checkered for safekeeping, and there was a delicate lock on it.

Although Fang Ge was curious, he didn't dare to open it in front of people.

Basically, the wedding went very smoothly, and when the song ended, suddenly there was a noisy footsteps. From downstairs came a tall soldier. He came to Xia Xiang, saluted with a "snap", and asked, "Are you Comrade Xia Xiang?" ”

Xia wanted to wonder if he had never known anyone in the army, how could there be a soldier? Nodding slightly, he said, "I am, what are you doing?" ”

The soldier pointed downstairs with his hand and replied, "On the order of the chief, I specially sent a gift, please check it." ”

After speaking, he didn't wait for Xia Xiang to say something. Turn around and go downstairs. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared.

Xia Xiang was stunned, which. Heads? Why is it intentional today

At this time, basically the people who were a little more distant had already left, and those who remained were close people. Chen Feng was very interested: "Let's go, let's see if there is anything strange." ”

Ma Wanzheng, Song Chaodu, Mei Shengping, Hu Zengzhou, Wang Pengfei, Fang Jinjiang and others followed closely and went downstairs one after another.

In the hall on the first floor, there is a bright cabbage in the middle. On the cabbage, it is clearly visible that the ants are climbing on it, and there is even a cicada singing on it. Behind the cicada, at one point the praying mantis raised its forearms. He was preparing to capture the cicada in one fell swoop and serve it as a delicacy. But behind the cockroaches. There was a triumphant little bird with its neck tilted, looking at everything in front of it, and there was confidence in its eyes that it was under control.

The highlight of the whole sculpture is the bird, because its demeanor is the most realistic, the form is the fullest, especially its contemptuous eyes, lifelike, people can't help but applaud.

Ma Wanzheng has studied jade a lot, and exclaimed: "What a big stroke, this is the best Shoushan stone." Not only is it worth a lot of money, but it is in such a good condition, but it is one in a million, and money may not be able to buy it. Xiao Xia, who appreciates you so much and makes such a scary move? ”

Xia Xiang smiled helplessly, and spread his hands: "If I knew, I wouldn't be what I am now." It's a bit of a weird thing, and I've never known anyone from the military. ”

Mei Shengping has been here since he came. has been silent, and suddenly said: "Courtesy to others." There will be something to ask Xiao Xia, you have to be careful. ”

"Since the gift has been delivered, I will not accept it. It is also disrespectful to the giver of the gift. Song Chaodu also interjected, "Accept the praying mantis to catch cicadas, the yellow finch is behind, although the Shoushan stone is precious, but the meaning of this carving is the most interesting place, everyone guess, who is the cockroach." Who is the Yellow Sparrow again? ”

In fact, everyone thought of this just now, and after listening to Song Chaodu's analysis, they also felt that there were indeed some problems. The gift is so valuable. It is also an allusion to the carved praying mantis catching cicadas, compared to the brocade box sent by Governor Fan. But it's much more straightforward.

The person who gave the gift was almost equivalent to telling everyone on the spot that it didn't matter who was the cicada and who was the cockroach, the important thing was that he was the biggest winner hiding behind the back.

Who in Yan Province has a deep military background? Everyone was lost in thought. Don't think everyone knows that since you can give such a valuable gift. The person who comes must not be in the military, but must be at the top. It's just that the military district of Yan Province is not a large military region in the whole country, so the military of Yan Province has little influence in the province.

Of course, Yan Province also has very famous missile units, but they are not stationed in Yan City, because of their special nature, but travel through the mountains all year round.

Xia Xiang shook his head: "Since all the gifts have been delivered, there is another well-known person, and I really don't know who the master is, forget it, good things can't be wasted, let's take them home first." ”

Everyone laughed, Chen Feng reached out and touched a few handfuls, and said: Xiao Xia, the next time I see the owner of the gift, remember to reach out to him and ask for a piece of Shoushan Stone to give me. ”

Secretary Chen spoke. Xia thought of course: "But there are two major problems, one is that the master does not show up. I really don't know who he is. Second, after he showed up, if I asked him, he didn't give it to Secretary Chen, don't blame me for not being interesting enough. ”

"I don't blame you for not being interesting enough, but I also have to blame you for not having enough face." Chen Feng smiled.

In the evening, Cao Yongguo was the east and invited good friends to have a family banquet together, and there were many fewer provincial and municipal leaders present at this time.

Ma Wanzheng and Song Chaodu stayed. Mei Shengping and Gao Jinzhou said goodbye and left. Chen Feng naturally didn't leave, Hu Zengzhou left in advance, Wang Pengfei hesitated and stayed, Fang Jinjiang needless to say, there was no intention of leaving at all. Not to mention Li Dingshan and Gao Hai, it will definitely be in.

Speaking of which, Li Dingshan and Cao Yongguo have never eaten together seriously, and on the day of Xia Xiang's big day, he was slightly drunk at noon, and he let go in the evening and drank a few more glasses. With almost seven or eight drunkenness, I couldn't suppress the excitement in my heart.

"It's really good that Xiao Xia has come to this day step by step, and I am very happy in my heart. When we first arrived in Ba County, I was still up and down in my heart. I feel like I've been distributed. Unexpectedly, the risky step back then was really the right one, and today I take this opportunity to solemnly say to Xiao Xia, thank you, Xiao Xia. If you hadn't persuaded me to join politics back then, I wouldn't be where I am today! ”

Li Dingshan stood up, his body shook slightly, Gao Hai hurriedly helped him, and whispered, "Ding Shan, you drank too much." Talk less. ”

Li Dingshan waved his hand: "I drank too much wine, but my mind is very clear, some words I have been stuffy in my heart for a few years, and if I don't say it today, I'm afraid I won't find such a good opportunity in the future." Allow me to keep the reserve of a literati when I am sober! ”

Gao Hai shut up, he didn't want Li Dingshan to lose his temper, after all, he was in front of two vice governors and one. The face of the secretary of the municipal party committee, lest he leave a bad impression on them. However, after many years of communication, he also knows Li Dingshan's temper. There is also a tenacious stubbornness in the casualness.

Li Dingshan continued.

"You may not know that when I was trying to do business, I failed, and I failed badly, and I wanted to get up from where I fell, and I didn't listen to anyone. At that time, Chaodu persuaded me to go into politics. I don't listen, I think it's too shameless to throw one down and leave the mess. And I also think that my LCD large-screen project has a great future and can definitely be successful. That is, when I was ambitious and thought that I could make a big difference, Xiao Xia gently proposed it to me. LCD screen

Although Li Dingshan was drunk and drunk, and when he spoke, everyone knew it. People in officialdom are good at disguise. Usually buries himself deep under the mask, and never reveals his truest side. Because of the truest self. It is the weakest self, who exposes his true and weak side to outsiders, it is equivalent to letting others grasp his shortcomings.

Everyone was shocked in their hearts, if Li Dingshan didn't have a deep gratitude to Xia Xiang. I will never take the opportunity to speak my mind.

"At first, I didn't agree with Xiao Xia's opinion, thinking that he was too young, how could he have a long-term vision? But he was not in a hurry, he analyzed the market prospects for me little by little, and at the same time, combined various unfavorable factors in reality, so that I gradually changed my views and slowly accepted the reality of failure. In the end, I made up my mind to live a more wonderful life in a different way.

It just so happened that Chaodu was still trying to persuade me to enter politics, so I went to Ba County with Xia and began to take the first difficult step! ”

Including Ma Wanzheng, everyone looked at Xia Xiang in shock.

Xia Xiang never thought that when Li Dingshan was drunk, he would tell the past in front of everyone. I was also emotional. In the blink of an eye. More than three years have passed, and Li Dingshan is no longer the high-spirited media person and manager he was back then. But now a steady and old member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary General of the Municipal Party Committee, he has matured a lot, experienced a lot, and changed a lot, but what has not changed is the literati temperament and literati style in his bones.

That's why I borrowed wine to speak out today.

Xia thought about persuading him. After thinking about it, he still didn't speak. He also knew that Li Dingshan had some words in his heart for a long time, and if he didn't let him say them, he would be uncomfortable.

"Whether it is in Ba County or in Anxian County, whether it is my political achievements or gaining the upper hand in the struggle with political enemies, more than half of Xiao Xia's credit is there, and it can even be said that Xia is helping me to make plans, so that I can go through the difficulties step by step, and today Li Dingshan stretched out his hand and patted Xia Xiang's shoulder, "Come, Xiao Xia, I toast you!" ”

Xia Xiang has always stood by Li Dingshan's side, and his attitude is very respectful, he knows that the more this time. The more he can't be the slightest bit proud, in front of these old officialdoms that have been up and down in the officialdom for decades, he must Shi Xuan maintain a humble attitude. Li Dingshan exalted himself as his business. If you are complacent because of the exaltation of others, you are impetuous.

Xia Xiang raised the wine in his glass, drank it all, and said, "Secretary General Li, you really said too many drunken words. Don't say it, come, I'll do it first. Previously by your side. Everything I do is everything that a subordinate should do, you are when I am a friend, not when I am a subordinate, I feel that I have done something. Actually, there is nothing, it is all a matter of duty

Ma Wanzheng glanced at Xia Xiang deeply, and let out a sigh of relief, remembering that Xia Xiang had always kept the secret between him and Feng Xuguang for him, and for such a long time, there had never been any rumors, needless to say, Xia Xiang's character was absolutely reliable.

Thinking of everything Li Dingshan said in person just now, I realized that so many unbelievable things had happened at the beginning. It is clear that Li Dingshan is the leader of Xia Xiang to enter the officialdom, but it is precisely because of Xia Xiang's maneuvering. That's why Li Dingshan is today.

In fact, it can even be said that it was Xia Xiang who created today's Li Dingshan behind the scenes.

Ma Wanzheng was shocked.

He always thought that Xia wanted to take advantage of the situation. first borrowed Li Dingshan, then borrowed Chen Feng, and now it is Song Chaodu. Of course, there is also Cao Yongguo, but I didn't expect Li Dingshan to say it himself that it was Xia Xiang who helped him get to where he is today behind the scenes, and when Li Dingshan first entered the officialdom, there was a twisted and bizarre experience!

Ma Wanzheng fully believes that what Li Dingshan said is not a drunken word, but a real heartfelt word. Xia Xiang can keep this matter a secret. On the one hand, it proves that his character is reliable, and on the other hand, it also shows from the side that Xia Xiang is a person, down-to-earth, sincere, and never takes credit. Not taking credit is the most valuable quality of people in officialdom, which leader doesn't like subordinates who work hard? But who wouldn't appreciate a truly intelligent leader who is capable, talented, and at the same time humble? Xia Xiang's cleverness lies in the fact that it should be his, and he will fight for it. It shouldn't be his, and he certainly won't say it. There is one more point. No matter how much the leader appreciates him, what he should get and what he shouldn't get, as long as the leader doesn't say it, he never wants it!

If Xia wanted to take advantage of his privacy as Feng Xuguang's own uncle, intentionally or unintentionally begging him for help, even if he was unhappy, for Feng Xuguang's sake, he would agree. But Xia Xiang never, never felt that he had mastered the privacy of the leader. It's like a battle. And Xia Xiang is always reluctant to ask him to do something, intentionally or not, for what?

In the past, Ma Wanzheng always felt that Xia Xiang was mentally alienating him. Listening to Li Dingshan's words today, it finally dawned on me, and I realized why Xia Xiang rarely took the initiative to speak, that is, he didn't want to let himself feel misunderstood, thinking that he was bargaining with him about something.

Ma Wanzheng was full of emotion.

Wang: Thank you brothers for your enthusiastic support. You are the loveliest people in the world, and it is the first time that Lao He has been so close to a thousand votes, so close to a place within reach, which makes Lao He ecstatic and moved. Thank. Thank you very much. Now there are only a few dozen votes from a thousand votes. Brothers, work hard to make Lao Hexiao's dream come true sooner, okay? Please!