After a ribbon-cutting ceremony without cutting the red ribbon, the mighty motorcade drove out of the factory gate and headed for the harbor. There, the equipment will be loaded onto ships and shipped to the United States, where they will be assembled in the General Motors workshop by the assembled assemblers who had arrived in the United States. Many citizens of Hunbei City also got the news and gathered on the traffic arteries to watch the grand occasion of the motortour passing, and there is no need to elaborate on the enthusiastic scene.

After the convoy drove away, Xu Suming intended to stay and accompany He Haifeng, He Haifeng repeatedly said that he did not have anything important, and he did not need Xu Suming to put down his work to accompany him. Xu Suming knew that He Haifeng and Lin Zhenhua had something to say, and he was quite an eyesore here, so he left with interest.

Seeing Xu Suming's car driving away, He Haifeng turned his head to Lin Zhenhua and said, "Xiaolin, come with me for a walk and visit today's forging press." ”

"No problem." Lin Zhenhua replied happily.

The two of them walked slowly along the road in the factory area, and He Haifeng's secretary and several reception staff from Hun Forging followed from a distance, not daring to disturb the conversation between the two of them. Along the way, they would meet workers walking by from time to time, and those who knew Lin Zhenhua greeted them affectionately, and Lin Zhenhua also nodded and smiled in return.

After walking for a while, He Haifeng asked with a smile: "Xiaolin, how long have we not walked together?" ”

Lin Zhenhua thought about it and laughed: "Lao He, don't you say that I haven't paid attention yet, it seems that it has been two or three years." ”

"Yes, I remember, the first time I met you was on the long-distance bus, you saved Lan Lan at that time, and you were seriously injured for it." He Haifeng said.

Hearing He Haifeng mention He Lan, Lin Zhenhua hesitated slightly, but seeing that He Haifeng didn't mean to go further, Lin Zhenhua didn't talk about this topic, he asked He Haifeng: "Old He, why do I think that your mood today is not quite right." ”

"Really?" He Haifeng smiled and asked, "What do you think is wrong?" ”

"The ribbon-cutting thing." Lin Zhenhua said, "You said that you were reluctant to cut those red ribbons, which is very abnormal. ”

He Haifeng said: "This is not abnormal, is it? In fact, I have participated in a lot of ribbon-cutting ceremonies over the years, and sometimes I really think that the red silk is very good, so I cut it like this, which is a pity. Wouldn't it be better if we could change to something more economical? ”

Lin Zhenhua said: "What you said is right, but this is not your style of doing things. You have always been more respectful of the emotions of your subordinate units, and you will not do this kind of thing that is a bit difficult for a strong man. I think there's something going on with you. ”

He Haifeng smiled, and after laughing, he sighed softly and said with emotion: "It seems that those who know me, Xiao Lin also." With such a small change, you can actually feel that the biggest gain in my He Haifeng's life may be to know you Xiaolin. ”

Lifetime? Lin Zhenhua tasted the words used by He Haifeng, and understood a little in his heart. For a senior government official, when looking back on his life, it is generally time to say goodbye to the political stage. Combined with some rumors he had heard before, Lin Zhenhua knew that He Haifeng was leaving the leadership of the Planning Commission, and he asked: "What, Lao He, are you going to go?" ”

He Haifeng didn't mind Lin Zhenhua's abrupt question, he nodded and said, "Yes, next month, I will go down." ”

"You're not of retirement age yet, are you?" Lin Zhenhua said that he remembered that He Haifeng's age should not be 60 years old, and he should still be able to work.

He Haifeng said: "Don't retire first, go to a policy research department to work, and enjoy the treatment of a minister." When the age is reached, the retirement procedures will be officially completed. ”

“…… Is there any reason? Lin Zhenhua asked hesitantly.

He Haifeng patted Lin Zhenhua's shoulder with a smile and said, "What do you think, I didn't come down because I made a mistake. The main thing is that he is too old to continue to undertake such an important work, so he has to make room for young comrades. When I go to other units, I can still exert some residual heat. ”…,

"An era is over." Lin Zhenhua said with some amazement.

Lin Zhenhua thought that when he first met He Haifeng, He Haifeng was a director of the Xiangping Provincial Light Industry Department. It was precisely because of He Haifeng's recommendation that he got the opportunity to work as a translator for the American expert Ford in the petrochemical machine, which made him dig his first pot of gold. Later, as a student of the Central Party School, He Haifeng came to help Lin Zhenhua restructure the labor service company he contracted into Hanhua Industrial Company. In the future, during his work in the System Reform Commission and the State Planning Commission, He Haifeng gave Lin Zhenhua countless helps, both explicitly and covertly.

In Lin Zhenhua's heart, a sense of dependence has already been formed, and when he encounters any problems, he can always think of asking He Haifeng to help solve them, or at least provide him with some ideas from a higher level. In the past 20 years, Lin Zhenhua has grown from a factory porter to the current chairman, and He Haifeng has always been a witness to this process.

Suddenly, He Haifeng said that he was leaving his leadership position and going to an insignificant organization to take up an idle position, waiting for retirement. Lin Zhenhua realized that He Haifeng was already old, and it was time to withdraw from the stage of history. Is this the end of an era?

"Our era is over, and the future era belongs to you." He Haifeng said, "Xiaolin, what makes me feel gratified is that your generation has grown up, you, Xiaofang, Huang Gang, Donnie Yen, by the way, including ordinary workers like Yang Wenjun, have reached the time to take over." We can rest assured that we will hand over the country to you. ”

"Actually...... I want to say that it is a pity that your generation has suffered so much, and it is about to come to the end of the bitter sweetness, but you are about to retire. Lin Zhenhua said sneeringly.

"Look at what you said, we are retired, don't we just enjoy the fruits of reform?" He Haifeng said, he pretended to be relaxed, and said: "I told Lan Lan's mother that when we all retire, I will take her to travel the world." For so many years, I have been busy with work, and there are many opportunities to go abroad, but I have never had a good time. After that, the work will be handed over to you, and we old men and old ladies should live a few comfortable days. ”

Lin Zhenhua shook his head and said, "Lao He, what I said is not just a matter of living standards. What I want to say is that in the past 20 years of reform, our country has gone through countless difficulties, and leading cadres like you, who are in high positions, have also done their best for the sake of economic development. Now, the economic situation of the whole country has improved in an all-round way, there is money in finance, and all walks of life have a number of backbone enterprises with technology and strength. However, it is not a pity that you are leaving the leadership position at this time. ”

"What's the pity?" He Haifeng said, "The predecessors planted trees, and the descendants enjoyed the shade." With 20 years of hard work, we have been able to make the country develop from a state of poverty and weakness at the beginning of the reform to a situation that has begun to take shape today. But you Xiaolin gave me some attention, we handed over to you a country with good development momentum, and you should continue to develop it. ”

"Don't worry, Lao He." Lin Zhenhua said.

"After I come down, I will still have some influence in the economic field for a long time, and if you have any questions, you can continue to come to me. In addition, Huang Gang has been promoted to deputy director last month, he is now a cadre who has been focused on training, and his development is unlimited, I believe that he can be a good help for you in the future. He Haifeng began to explain various matters to Lin Zhenhua.

Lin Zhenhua nodded again and again and said, "Okay, I understand." ”

He Haifeng said with a smile: "Actually, I'm also superfluous to worry about, you Xiaolin is also a hot new star now, all major ministries and commissions buy your account, and you really don't need anything to worry about." In the future, as long as you can continue to maintain your current state and focus on the overall situation, I believe that no one will be difficult with you. "Don't worry, Lao He, I'll do this." Lin Zhenhua said, after that, he asked He Haifeng in turn: "Old He, after you retire, is there anything I need to do for you?" Belch...... I don't have a lot of power, but if it comes to financial issues, I think I can help. I'm so poor now that I only have money left. ”

The last sentence is purely ridiculous, Lin Zhenhua is indeed not bad for money now, and at the same time, his influence in various fields is not tolerated, if he really goes all out to do something, there are really few units that will not give him face.

He Haifeng said: "I'm an old man who is about to retire, so there is nothing I need to ask you to do." Just ......"

Speaking of this, He Haifeng stopped and looked at Lin Zhenhua with some deep meaning in his eyes. Lin Zhenhua was a little embarrassed by He Haifeng's staring, he lowered his head and asked, "Old He,...... How is Lan Lan doing now? ”

The only thing He Haifeng couldn't let go of was naturally He Lan. Hearing Lin Zhenhua take the initiative to ask, He Haifeng sighed lightly and said: "Lan Lan is now working in a large policy-based state-owned enterprise, working very hard, and has also been praised by the leadership, so there is no need to worry about career development. It's just that when it comes to personal issues, she's still the same. ”

"I'm sorry for her." Lin Zhenhua said gloomily, "I delayed her." ”

He Haifeng said: "This is her own choice, I can't complain about you." Her mother and I have now figured it out, in fact, as long as she feels happy, we adults don't need to use our own concepts to restrain her. Xiaolin, I don't want Lan Lan to ruin your family life, but I still hope that you can take care of her if possible. ”

"I ...... Don't understand. Lin Zhenhua replied in an almost inaudible voice, he really didn't understand, what did He Haifeng mean by this?

"Hehe, okay, let's not talk about that." He Haifeng said, "I came to Hunbei this time, mainly to see the situation of the entire old industrial base, and now it seems that the work of revitalizing the old industrial base has been successful, and I am satisfied." Xiaolin, the future world is yours, and the future of the whole country, including my baby Lan Lan, I have handed it over to you, I hope you can live up to the trust. ”

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