It was still overcast in the morning, and when they got on the bus early after eating, the sky gradually cleared, and the sun smiled smilingly. Jiexi pressed the car window: "Yuan Ke, look, the sun is out, it seems that you are lucky." ”

Yuan Jinpeng sat in a Mercedes-Benz for the first time, and he was still looking around at the decoration in the car: "Yes, this time, the rain has been falling, and people are going to get moldy." Fortunately, Mr. Liu is free today, and he just proposed a ministerial committee member last week, so it should be a more appropriate time. ”

Jiexi said: "I heard about it, so I want to congratulate him, and I have prepared a small gift for him." ”

Yuan Jinpeng asked, "What gift?" Mr. Liu is different from other leaders, and may not be willing to accept it. ”

Jiexi smiled proudly: "It should be accepted, it is the true calligraphy of Mr. Shu Tong in his later years." ”

Yuan Jinpeng nodded in agreement: "Oh, that's no problem, Mr. Liu has never rejected calligraphy and painting works." Mr. Jie's meeting ceremony is full of elegance. ”

Feng Shida echoed and said: "Such an elegant gift, Director Liu will definitely accept it." ”

Yuan Jinpeng asked, "Isn't it very valuable?" ”

Jiekexi said: "After Shu Tong's death, his calligraphy market is bullish, and now it is four or five thousand yuan per square foot." The point is, I heard that Minister Zhu likes Shu Tong's calligraphy. Director Liu probably knows this. ”

"Oh! ……”。 Yuan Jinpeng realized. This Jiexi is really a human spirit! As a leader, as long as conditions permit, all intellectuals must always be vassal, and Jiexi knows Zhu Xinfeng's likes and dislikes well, so he obviously took a lot of effort. In this regard, he felt dwarfed by himself.

When we arrived at the provincial capital, it was just over nine o'clock. Yuan Jinpeng dialed Liu Zhenji's mobile phone, and Liu Zhenji said that they would meet at the Zhangxiangyuan Tea House at ten o'clock. Zhangxiang Garden is a tourist hotspot that the provincial capital has made efforts to build this year, Yuan Jinpeng has not had the opportunity to visit, and he was secretly happy when he heard that he was arranged to meet in Zhangxiang Garden. Jiekexi and Feng Shida have been to Zhangxiangyuan a few times, and they are familiar with the road, and they are only three or four kilometers away, so they will go to the supermarket first. Jiexi parked the car in the parking lot of the provincial government compound and walked into the department store with Feng Shida and Yuan Jinpeng.

Coming to the clothing area, Jiekexi stopped and touched the suit on Yuan Jinpeng's body with his hand: "Yuan Ke, I see that your suit is a little old, let's change it." ”

Yuan Jinpeng subconsciously lowered his head and glanced at his clothes: "No, I only bought it the year before last." ”

Feng Shida said with a smile: "Jin Peng, Mr. Jie thinks you lack a slightly better casual suit." You try one! ”

Only then did Yuan Jinpeng notice that they were standing in a clothing area called the "KAYEE" brand. Jiexi took out a dark gray casual suit from the model's hanger and handed it to Yuan Jinpeng: "Give it a try." ”

Yuan Jinpeng reacted, and Jiekexi wanted to send him a suit. This was somewhat unexpected to him, and he didn't know how much this suit was, if it was a foreign brand, it would definitely be worth a lot of money, so he excused himself and said: "Mr. Jie, no need, really don't have to, my clothes are still very new." ”

Feng Shida said: "Jin Peng, you don't have to be polite, everyone is a brother, and I will kidnap you wherever I wear a piece of clothing." ”

Yuan Jinpeng felt that he couldn't get over his face anymore, so he had to take off his coat and put on this wool fabric suit.

Yuan Jinpeng asked the shopping guide: "What brand is this?" ”

The shopping guide said: "This is Jiayi dress, Guangdong." ”

Since it is a domestic brand, it should not be too expensive, and Yuan Jinpeng is a little relieved. Jiekexi asked Feng Shida to pay for it, and after the discount, it was nearly 2,000 yuan. Yuan Jinpeng thought that this was his most expensive clothes so far.

Leaving the department store, Jiekexi drove straight to Zhangxiang Garden. Although the road is not far away, but the road is full of traffic, the car starts and stops, after rubbing for more than ten minutes, I see a huge square about seven or eight acres in the distance, the most eye-catching thing on the square is three boulders, the boulder is six meters high, and the front is engraved with three big characters of "camphor", "incense" and "garden" respectively.

Feng Shida said: "Jin Peng, wait a minute, take a closer look, the boulder is rare, and the characters are inscribed by the master of calligraphy." ”

Jiekexi quickened his pace: "Let's see Director Liu first, after finishing the business, we have time to visit slowly in the afternoon, more than 1,000 acres of Zhangxiang Garden." ”

Park the car, but see the antique, magnificent ancient buildings everywhere. Yuan Jinpeng couldn't help but stop and watch, and Feng Shida patted him on the shoulder behind him: "Minister Liu estimates it." ”

Liu Zhenji really arrived early. After not seeing each other for a long time, Yuan Jinpeng found that Liu Zhenji was a little thin and looked younger. He remembered that Liu Zhenji was eight years older than him, and he was not confused.

Seeing Yuan Jinpeng and his entourage coming in, Liu Zhenji got up to greet him and shook hands with Yuan Jinpeng: "Jin Peng, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

Yuan Jinpeng held Liu Zhenji's hand with both hands: "Teacher Liu, you are younger." ”

Then, introduce Jiekexi and Feng Shida to Liu Zhenji. Liu Zhenji warmly shook hands with them one by one.

Liu Zhenji asked: "What kind of tea do Mr. Jie and Mr. Feng drink?" ”

"Listen to Minister Liu's arrangement." Jie Kexi smiled slightly and said.

Liu Zhenji said with a smile: "Don't call me that, you can call me Zhenji and Lao Liu, you must call me an official title, and you can only call Director Liu." We work in the organization department ourselves, and we are afraid that we will make others gossip. A few days ago, a friend brought some monkey kui, or we will taste a Taiping monkey kui. ”

The tea master took the tea leaves deposited by Liu Zhenji, first washed the glass with boiling water, and then used a wooden clip to clip a few tea leaves into each of the four glasses, poured boiling water, but did not pour it full, only poured one-third of the cup, and after a minute or two, the cup was filled with water. The tea leaves stretch out in the glass and look huge.

Yuan Jinpeng asked: "Such a big one, what kind of tea?" ”

Liu Zhenji said: "Taiping Monkey Kui. Your first time drinking this tea? ”

Yuan Jinpeng smiled embarrassedly and laughed at himself: "Lonely and unheard, I have time to drink tea now, but it's a pity that it's rare to drink such good tea." ”

Liu Zhenji also smiled: "Jin Peng, don't worry, there will be bread and good tea." However, I don't think drinking tea necessarily deliberately tastes high-quality, one is that I can't afford to drink it for a long time, and the other is that it is actually difficult to live up to the fame, and it may not be worth the price. ”

Jiekexi flattered: "Director Liu is a tea ceremony expert." ”

"Where, I'm very miscellaneous, and I can taste any tea. People who really drink tea are single-minded, either Longjing, or Tieguanyin, or Da Hong Pao. Liu Zhenji said.

Jiekexi disagreed: "I don't think you have to be too single-minded, drink green tea in summer to clear the fire and relieve the heat, drink black tea in winter to warm up the stomach and warm up, Tieguanyin is suitable for all seasons." Director Liu, I heard that Minister Zhu only drinks big red robes? ”

Liu Zhenji glanced at Jiekexi: "It's not like this, because Minister Zhu likes to drink tea and often goes to the Da Hong Pao Teahouse. In fact, Minister Zhu mostly drinks Jin Junmei and Zhengshan Xiaozhong. ”

Feng Shida turned his head to Jiexi and said: "Brother Feng said that Minister Zhu likes photography, I don't know if that's the case?" ”

Liu Zhenji was a little surprised, Zhu Xinfeng loves photography, but because he is busy with work, it is rare to indulge once or twice, and few people know it. How do they know who Brother Feng is?

Liu Zhenji picked up the glass, blew open the thick leaves, and took a sip of tea: "You said that Brother Feng and Minister Zhu are very familiar?" ”

Jiexi said: "Qi Feng, my college classmate, he and Minister Zhu used to be colleagues and good friends. He asked me to go to Minister Zhu several times to get to know him. I think it's a bit abrupt to find the door, so I trouble Director Liu to introduce it when it's convenient. ”

"Director Qi is your classmate?! Mr. Jie, then you are also a top student from a prestigious school. Qi Feng is the youngest director of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, and he is in the limelight, Liu Zhenji didn't expect that Jiekexi had an extraordinary background, and secretly blamed Yuan Jinpeng for not explaining in detail beforehand.

Jiexi said: "Still a high-achieving student? I didn't graduate at all. The difference between me and Qi Feng is that I dropped out of school and didn't finish it, but Qi Feng stayed, and was admitted to graduate school a few years later. Qi Feng writes well, writes good articles, and is a member of the school's literature club. ”

Liu Zhenji diverted the topic and said: "Mr. Jie is now worth tens of millions, not to mention the aristocracy, at least a successful person." ”

Jiexi sighed: "Alas, in China, no matter how big an enterprise is, it is also a grandson, and if it is a little improper, any leader can kill you." Only being an official is the king's way, glorifying the ancestors, bringing relatives and friends, and welcoming and sending them back. I thought I was very low-key, and Qi Feng persuaded me to be a man with my tail between my legs. ”

Liu Zhenji said: "Director Qi is a young man, but he is tolerant and peaceful, and has an excellent reputation, you are right to listen to him." I don't know if he has introduced you to Minister Zhu, but if you confirm it, I will arrange a time for you to meet the leader. ”

Jiexi nodded: "I said, he also gave me Minister Zhu's mobile phone number." If possible, Director Liu would better take Minister Zhu to my farm, which is a good place to hunt, fish, and take pictures. ”

Liu Zhenji hesitated slightly: "You can consider finding a more leisurely weekend." Where is the farmstead? ”

"The farm is at the foot of Fairy Mountain, and the car can go straight to the farm. At that time, thousands of acres of barren mountains were photographed in Fairy Mountain, and in recent years, the wood and bamboo have grown, and a small reservoir has been built, and then some houses have been built on the whole land, and some fish and chickens have been raised, ducks and pigs have been raised, and some vegetables have been planted, which is a three-dimensional farming farm. Jiexi said.

Liu Zhenji praised again and again: "Not bad, it is not easy to develop across several industries, ......", before the words were finished, the mobile phone rang, glanced at the caller ID, hurriedly got up, walked a few steps to the window to answer the phone.

After answering the phone and sitting down, Liu Zhenji spread his hands and said regretfully: "Mr. Jie, Mr. Feng, I'm really embarrassed!" The leader just called, and I have an urgent business trip. I was going to accompany you and Jin Peng to dinner, but it seems that I can only make up for it next time. ”

Jiekexi, Feng Shida and Yuan Jinpeng stood up, and Jiekexi said: "Director Liu is on official business, we will meet again next time." I am fortunate to know Director Liu Sansheng, and a few days ago I was fortunate to get a painting of Mr. Shu Tong's ink treasure to give you appreciation and Save it. ”

Liu Zhenji did not fully unfold the calligraphy and painting, opened the scroll and took a look: "How can you win people's love?!" ”

Jiexi said: "I don't know calligraphy, it's ruined here, and it is a BMW hero to give to Director Liu, please don't be polite when you meet for the first time." ”

Liu Zhenji rolled up the calligraphy and painting and smiled: "It's better to be respectful than to obey your fate, thank you." ”

After that, Liu Zhenji pulled Yuan Jinpeng aside: "After the land is withdrawn and the city is established, Minister Yu may adjust it - you can know this matter." He has a good impression of you, so get in touch with him more and win over him to work. I'll be staring too, so it shouldn't be a big problem. ”

Yuan Jinpeng said: "Trouble the teacher, I'll go back and find Minister Yu again." ”

Sending Liu Zhenji away, Jiekexi said to Yuan Jinpeng: "Yuan Ke, you have a bright future as a teacher, you are a noble person in your life, and it is estimated that you are also a noble person of me and Shida." ”

Yuan Jinpeng said with a smile: "Mr. Liu has a good vision, and it is best for Mr. Liu to be able to soar." ”

After a simple meal, Yuan Jinpeng was impatient to visit the garden. Jiexi has been to Zhangxiang Garden several times, and it is incumbent on him to be a tour guide. Along the way, Yuan Jinpeng couldn't help but sigh in amazement, he had to admit that he was lonely and unheard, and there was such a good place in the provincial capital that was close at hand. After visiting Yuyuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty Towers, and Lingqiao, they stopped at the Egret Garden. For Yuan Jinpeng, who grew up in the countryside, egrets are not rare birds, but the gathering of tens of thousands of egrets in this forest is still an eye-opener for him.

On the way back to Qingchuan, Jiexi and Feng Shida excitedly chatted about the old things when they were studying in Beijing, sometimes laughing, sometimes sad. Yuan Jinpeng didn't have the heart to listen to those almost legendary stories, and fell into deep thought. After a few years of not seeing him, he felt the changes in Liu Zhenji, no longer reserved, but conforming to the world, and the bookish spirit gradually faded, adding a temperament that is not angry and arrogant. Of course, this is also the ability to compromise that grows up in real life. Living in the earthly world, people have to compromise with reality after all. Liu Zhenji reminded him to get in touch with Yu Sihai more, but he didn't know how to get closer to Yu Sihai, did he really go to the countryside to find some old bamboo carvings? Can you get the bamboo carving that Yu Sihai looks at?