Although several members of the Ba County Standing Committee spoke for Li Dingshan on the spot, Hong Zhaoguang still insisted on his own views and ordered Li Dingshan to submit the axe to the municipal party committee and municipal government within three days, otherwise he would bear the consequences.

It is said that the atmosphere at that time was tense, and Du Shuanglin almost got into a fight with the people in the city, but fortunately Wu Yingjie stopped him in time. The other Standing Committee members dared to be angry but did not dare to speak, and they were all worried about Li Dingshan.

When Xia wanted to know the news, he was having dinner at Cao's house. Generally, on weekends, Xia Xiang will go to Cao's house for dinner, which has almost become a routine. Once he doesn't go, not only will Cao Shumu keep talking, but Wang Yufen will also urge Cao Yongguo to call Xia Xiang to come over.

Xia Xiang was halfway through the meal, and after answering the phone, his face was gloomy.

Cao Yongguo asked about the situation, and said worriedly: "Do you want me to ask Minister Lu to see if he has anything to do with the city?" ”

Although Xia Xiang was angry in his heart and wanted to return to Li Dingshan's side, he still quickly calmed down and shook his head: "No, at the critical moment, if Minister Song doesn't come forward, his prestige will be greatly reduced." Wu Peiyong asked Hong Zhaoguang to suppress Secretary Li, which was to make Minister Song ugly. I think Minister Song should make a move soon......"

Before the voice fell, the phone rang.

After answering the phone, Xia Xiang glanced at Cao Yongguo and answered his question: "Minister Song asked me to go to his house now...... I'm going now. ”

Wang Yufen hurriedly said: "What's so urgent? Finish your meal and leave. ”

Xia Xiang waved his hand: "If you don't eat it, you can't eat it...... Auntie, don't wait for me at night, you guys go to bed first. If it's too late, I'll go back to stay. ”

Cao Shumu had never seen Xia Xiang so serious, and he also knew his feelings for Li Dingshan, so he said resolutely: "No, I have to come back no matter how late I am, I'll wait for you to come back and then sleep." If you don't come back, I won't sleep. ”

When I arrived at Song Chaodu's house, it was already more than nine o'clock in the evening.

It was still Song Yifan who opened the door, compared to the last time she was cautious and scrutinized, she had obviously been instructed, and as soon as she saw Xia Xiang, she hurriedly let him in, and instructed him to change his shoes like last time: "Wear the biggest and fattest pair, yes, put the changed shoes in the right place, it's good, it's really a good boy." ”

Xia wanted to cry and laugh, and he didn't have time to pay attention to her, so he nodded and walked towards the study, but Song Yifan stopped him: "My dad is on the balcony." ”

In the hot summer, Song Yifan only wore a small vest on his upper body, and his shorts on his lower body were not much longer than his underwear. She is only thirteen or fourteen years old, but her body has already developed the characteristics of a female surname. The small protrusions on the chest are small and firm, the waist is also beginning to be thinned, and the buttocks are slightly upturned, especially a pair of thin legs, which are thin and long.

Song Yifan looks very delicate, just like a daffodil, she is not low, and now she looks like a meter and six, standing in front of Xia Xiang, her eyes are as clear as water, and she smiles slyly, revealing the unique playful taste of a girl.

"Just ask Sister Yifan to take me to the balcony." Xia Xiangcai is not afraid of a little girl of her age, but he also has to admit that girls are really bold now. I remember that when he was so old, girls would blush when they were looked at by boys, just like Song Yifan now, staring straight at him, not only without a trace of shyness, but also obviously provocative.

"You seem to be a little scared of me, don't you?" Song Yifan crossed his waist, his thin legs apart, and did not give way.

Where does this begin? Xia Xiang scratched his head: "I'm looking for Minister Song to have something to do, and the next time I'm free, I'll discuss with you the question of who is afraid of whom, okay, little sister?" ”

"It's a deal, big brother." Song Yifan smiled proudly, as if the plan had succeeded. Xia wanted to laugh secretly, the little girl is just coaxing, simple-minded, and simple.

Song Yifan took Xia to the balcony, then gently closed the door, turned around and left.

The balcony is not small, and through the window you can see a round of the sky hanging high. The moonlight sprinkled on Song Chaodu's body, making his background look extremely lonely, with a hint of depression.

This post-feudal official also has times when his life is at a low point. Xia Xiang stood behind Song Chaodu, calmed down, and shouted respectfully: "Minister Song." ”

Song Chaodu turned around, his face calm, without a trace of panic. Xia Xiang also believes that he still has hole cards, otherwise he can't always be as stable as Mount Tai.

"Sit!" Song Chaodu pointed to the leisure chair, he sat opposite first, stretched out his hand and pointed to the teacup on the coffee table, "Come, take a sip of tea." ”

In the middle of the balcony is a small round table with a teapot and teacups and two lounge chairs.

Xia Xiang happened to be thirsty, so he didn't be polite, so he drank a glass, and then refilled the water for Song Chaodu and himself: "Minister Song has something to say, please tell me, I will try to do a good job......"

"Do you think Ding Shan will get through the current difficulties?"

From Song Chaodu's tone, Xia Xiang couldn't tell whether he was anxious or determined, thought about it, and had to reply: "It's hard to say, Secretary Li is stronger, and he refuses to ask for help." Although he has the means to hide needles, he may also be tough in dealing with Mayor Hong's unreasonable way of acting in a hurry. ”

Xia Xiang's implication is that Li Dingshan still has a bookish spirit, and he usually can't show it because no one is persecuting. If he is in a hurry, Li Ding Shanning's unbending side will be revealed. Xia Xiang came to the conclusion from Li Dingshan's two business failures, he is strong when he is strong, and weak when he is weak, and he has a big surname. If the opponent has a wrist, he can also deal with it calmly. If the opponent is tough, he can do unexpected things in a fit of anger.

Song Chaodu was slightly moved: "You know Ding Shan better than I imagined...... I called Secretary Hu, the situation is not optimistic, before Secretary Hu has time to come forward, Ding Shan has already made a decision, if the city does not revoke the punishment of the grassland resort, he will resign as the secretary of the county party committee! ”

"What?" Xia Xiang stood up abruptly and looked at Song Chaodu in disbelief, "Minister Song, why is Secretary Li so anxious?" Threatening to resign is a taboo in officialdom! ”

Song Chaodu nodded approvingly: "Xiao Xia, Ding Shan really didn't misunderstand you, he said that if you were here, he might be much calmer." But now that things have happened, it's useless to say anything, you can only find a way to redeem it. Ding Shan's situation in Ba County was not easy to come by, and he could not give up easily. If he really wants to resign, his political life will be over, and he will not have a future if he writes a stroke on his resume in the future. ”

"What does Minister Song mean?" Xia wanted to see Song Chaodu's unhurried appearance, and knew that he should have a plan in his heart.

"Tell me your opinion first......" Song Chaodu came up with a difficult problem for Xia, obviously wanting to test him.

"I'm not at a high level, if I'm still in Ba County, maybe I can find some details to make a fuss, but now I'm far away from Ba County, the level is too low, and I can't look at the problem from the overall situation, so I can't think of any good way." Xia wants to tell the truth, no matter what he does now, it is useless, and it is not as effective as the above sentence.

Song Chaodu smiled: "It's not bad, I know my position very well." But what would you do if you were put in my place? ”

The hypothesis put forward by Song Chaodu is even more difficult to answer, Xia wants to secretly slander, even if I stand in your position to look at the problem, I don't know your backstage and network? Since I don't know how much power I can wield in my hands, of course, I can't do it. However, since Song Chaodu had this question, he couldn't help but answer, so he lowered his head and thought about it, and suddenly a flash of inspiration came to mind Song Chaodu's true purpose.

"Ask Shi Lao to help?"

Xia Xiang used a questioning tone, a rising tone, showing his lack of confidence. In fact, he deliberately let Song Chaodu make the final decision, which should also be the effect that Song Chaodu wants, right? He proposed to ask Shi Lao to make a move, Song Chaodu nodded and agreed, and in the end, even if Li Dingshan was reluctant, it was no wonder that Song Chaodu was on his head.

With Li Dingshan's temper, Xia Xiang is a junior, so he can't wipe off his face and accuse Xia Xiang of something.

Sure enough, Song Chaodu nodded: "Smart...... Ding Shan has a good face, he would rather resign now than ask Shi Lao to come forward. If I come forward to invite Shi Lao, Shi Lao may not give me face. You are different, you are young, and you are the most trusted person in Ding Shan, and I heard him say that the last time I went to Shi's hometown, Shi Lao had a good impression of you, so you are the best candidate. ”

Xia Xiang only nodded, and sighed in his heart that it was really tiring to talk to Song Chaodu, he wanted you to do something, but he didn't know what to say, he would let you guess. If you can't guess, I'll keep clicking on you until you understand. In fact, if this matter is to be replaced by Chen Feng, he will tell Xia Xiang bluntly: You go and invite, it is inconvenient for me to come forward, and please do not move.

Song Chaodu won't, he likes to go around the bend and let you jump into his pit little by little. The difference between people is still huge, and leaders are also people, so in the officialdom, all kinds of surnames have created all kinds of leaders, and it is simply an impossible task to fully understand the intentions of each leader.

Fortunately, Xia Xiang still passed the test of Song Dynasty.

"Then I won't talk to Minister Song in front of Shi Lao, just say that it was my own idea." Xia Xiang said cautiously. He guessed Song Chaodu's psychology, because there was Gao Hai's explanation before, since Shi Lao didn't like Song Chaodu very much, Song Chaodu didn't need to let Shi Lao remember him, what he needed was to let Li Dingshan remember and let Li Dingshan remember him. Although it was Xia who wanted to come forward to invite Shi Lao, the effect he wanted was to make Li Dingshan understand in his heart that it was he who arranged for Xia to invite Shi Lao.

After a pause, Xia Xiang added: "Secretary Li, I won't show up, so I don't have to criticize me, so Minister Song will come forward to explain." ”

Song Chaodu finally smiled with satisfaction, he is teachable, he is really a young man who can understand a little, no wonder Ding Shan values him so much, he is really a rare talent. For the first time in his heart, he had the idea of cherishing Xia Xiang, thinking that maybe he should find a suitable opportunity to transfer him to his side. However, he is now at a low point, and he is now being appreciated by Chen Feng, compared with the mayor of Yan City, his minister of agriculture and industry really has no halo.

Song Chaodu even thought that if he told Xia Xiang about his plan, would Xia Xiang be tempted? With Xia Xiang's help, his plan should be able to advance faster.

Thinking that Gao Jianyuan had already lost 10 million, as well as Wu Peiyong's corruption that he was secretly investigating, the more Song Chaodu thought about it, the more he felt that Youxia wanted to help him, and he would definitely be able to bring down Wu Peiyong faster, thus implicating Gao Jianyuan.

After thinking about it again, Song Chaodu still forcibly suppressed the thoughts in his heart, Xia Xiang is too young, and his qualifications are indeed too shallow, what he is doing now is a matter of life and death, and if he is not careful, he may be put to death by his opponent, so let's wait a little bit and then talk about it, see how far Xia Xiang can go and how far he can go.

This time, Song Chaodu personally got up and sent Xia Xiang to the living room, which flattered Xia Xiang, and even said that Minister Song would stay. Song Yifan appeared in time and said with a smile: "Dad, I'll send your big brother for you." ”

Hearing his daughter call Xia Xiang big brother, Song Chaodu showed a knowing smile. His daughter, although she is quite obedient, also has a surname, and she is easily not close to people. Xia Xiang is really affinity, and after only coming twice, he asked his daughter to take the initiative to send him off.

When I thought about it, I couldn't help but laugh dumbly, didn't I put down my body and give him a gift? This young man is really likable.

Song Yifan sent Xia to think of the door, and suddenly his body was horizontal, blocking the door, his hands stretched out to the front, a pen in his left hand, and a piece of paper in his right hand: "Oh, write your contact information!" ”

Xia Xiang was stunned: "What do you mean?" ”

"What do you mean, what did you say yourself and forget in a blink of an eye?" Song Yifan wrinkled his nose dissatisfiedly, and couldn't help but stuff the paper and pen into Xia Xiang's hand, "You said that you would discuss with me who is afraid of whom, and if you don't write down your contact information, how can I find you?" It can't be scared, right? If you are afraid, admit defeat to me, and say that you are afraid of me, and I will spare you. ”

understood, Xia wanted to blink his eyes, Song Yifan was in the rebellious period of his youth, and he intended to oppose him. It's also a strange thing, he came to Song Chaodu's house twice, and he didn't notice the existence of the hostess, could it be that the little girl is a single-parent family? It is unlikely, with Song Chaodu's current status, it is impossible to be single.

Afraid of her? What are you afraid of her? Xia Xiang smiled honestly, and wrote down his mobile phone number on the paper: "Save it, don't blame me if you lose it." ”

Song Yifan didn't look at the note, but stared at Xia Xiang's face, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face: "Yes, just laugh like this." You don't know, you smile so good-looking, so kind, that people think you're a good person...... Yes, keep smiling, and smile again! ”

Xia wanted to run away.

He couldn't stand the little girl's eyes as if she was admiring a cute puppy, as if she wanted to tease him, Xia Xiang was thick-skinned, and there was no way to take Song Yifan, she was only a teenager, she couldn't scold or tease, so she had to run away.

When I returned to Cao's house, it was already past 11 o'clock in the evening. When he went out, Wang Yufen specially gave him the key, opened the door gently, pushed it open, and saw that on the sofa in the living room, a delicate body was sleeping soundly on the sofa.

The little girl is really good, I've been waiting. But she loved to sleep, and she fell asleep anyway. Xia Xiang tiptoed over and gently woke her up: "Go back to the room and sleep, don't sleep on the sofa, it's uncomfortable." ”

Cao Shumu was sleepy-eyed: "Really, why did I fall asleep?" It's really annoying, obviously I was still awake just now...... How did you come back? ”

Xia wanted to see her lazy and cute, and because she was crawling on the sofa, her curves were exposed, she couldn't help but move, leaned over and kissed: "Good, go back to the room and sleep." ”

Cao Shumu stood up obediently, accompanied Xia Xiang upstairs, and said in a daze: "After you left, Sister Lian called and said that she wanted to invite us to dinner together, when did you say it was appropriate?" ”

"Besides, when I'm not busy......" Xia Xiang had something in his heart, and he didn't think much about it, so he took Cao Shumu's waist and went upstairs. Just after walking a few steps, suddenly the light in the living room turned on, Wang Yufen stood at the door of the room, and said with a smile on his face: "Mu'er, your room is downstairs, so you don't need to send Xia Xiang upstairs." ”

The two hugged each other and went upstairs, as if they were going to share the same bed, Cao Shumu suddenly woke up, only to remember that she had moved downstairs to sleep. It's good now, she was caught by her mother, Xia Xiang's hand was still on her waist, she couldn't help but push Xia Xiang away, ran downstairs three times and two times, ran into the room and didn't dare to come out again.

Xia Xiang looked embarrassed and scratched his head: "Aunt Wang, good night." ”

The next day was Zhou Yue, he got up early, and after breakfast, he went to Shi Lao's house.

Knocking on the door, it was Shi Jie. Shi Jie saw that it was Xia Xiang, and his face changed: "You are not welcome, please leave." ”

"I'm looking for Shi Lao, not you. Please tell Shi Lao, I have something important to look for him, otherwise I will be a step late, don't blame me for not doing my best. Xia Xiang didn't want to say more to her, so he directly singled out the seriousness of the situation.

Shi Jie is not stupid: "Something happened to Ding Shan? ”

As soon as she heard that something had happened to Li Dingshan, Shi Jie's attitude immediately changed greatly, and she hurriedly asked Xia Xiang to enter the house, and then went to the backyard to invite Shi Lao.

Shi Lao Anbu came to Xia Xiang in front of the car, and kept complaining about Shi Jie: "What's the hurry? The sky can't fall! When do you feel a little calmer when something happens? It's such a big person, and I don't have any self-cultivation at all, alas......"

Xia Xiang stood up and said respectfully: "Old Shi, I took the liberty to disturb again, it didn't affect your old man's innocence, right?" ”

Shi Laoyi waved his hand and smiled: "Sit, drink some tea!" ”

"Okay." Xia Xiang didn't shirk it, poured water to make tea by himself, and worked for a while before pouring the tea for Shi Lao, and didn't forget to bring himself a cup.

Xia wanted to accompany Shi Lao to drink three cups of tea in a row, but Shi Lao didn't open his mouth to ask, and he didn't take the initiative to speak, but Shi Jie was so anxious that he wanted to speak several times, but was stopped by Shi Lao's gaze.

It wasn't until a pot of tea was drunk that Shi Lao asked casually: "What's wrong with Ding Shan?" ”

Xia wanted to tell Li Dingshan in detail, but after listening to it, Shi Jie hurriedly said, "Dad, why is Ding Shan so stupid?" What is Hong Zhaoguang, dare to bully Ding Shan, Dad, you have to take this breath for Ding Shan. ”

Shi Lao squinted his eyes and pondered for a while, but asked Xia Xiang, "What kind of result do you think Ding Shan wants?" ”

"Secretary Li now has feelings for Ba County, he wants to run Ba County well, and he doesn't want to be disturbed by the outside world." Xia Xiang pondered and said.

The crutch in Shi Lao's hand slammed on the ground: "Hong Zhaoguang, it's too much to deceive people!" ”

Coming out of the Shi family, Xia Xiang called Song Chaodu and reported the scene at that time, Song Chaodu was silent for a while and said, "I know." Xia Xiang thought that the call was over, and was about to hang up the phone, when he suddenly heard Song Chaodu's voice coming again, "Xiaofan likes you very much, and he keeps calling you big brother, and he comes to play at home more when he has time." ”

Song Chaodu's door, half-open and half-hidden, finally opened a crack to him.

(To be continued)