For dinner, Xiao Fan ate at home.

Since Xiao Tian left the capital to work in Hongshan Village, Xiao Fan has gone home more often than before.

Xiao Zhan is a filial son.

In his bones, Xiao Fan is also a filial son.

This is somewhat contrary to the Taoist realm of "too forgetful". A cultivator must first of all be "forgetful". However, Wujimen is not an orthodox Taoist inheritance, and Wujimen was founded for a long time, even before Lao Tzu attained Taoism.

Moreover, as a sect of magic inheritance, entering the WTO is something that every disciple must experience. Whether it is physiognomy, feng shui, kanyu, divination, etc., they are all closely related to the life of human society.

The old man was seriously ill and almost passed away, which made Xiao Fan deeply realize the impermanence of life, and the family affection in his heart became even heavier.

For Xiao Fan to go home, Jian Xiuhua was very happy.

Although Xiao Zhan's expression was still serious, it could be seen from his eyes that Minister Xiao was actually very pleased. During this time, so many things happened in the Xiao family, and Xiao Zhan also realized Xiao Fan's extraordinary. This son, who was determined to "learn the Tao" at the beginning, was not useless.

Lu Hong's attitude has undergone a fundamental change, and the Lu family has once again stood closely with the Xiao family, and even the Fang family, who has always had little contact with the Xiao family, also expressed friendship.

These are all changed by Xiao Fan.

Lu Hong changed his attitude, Xiao Zhan was not so clear, and he did not inquire deeply. But the Fang family was friendly, but it had the most direct relationship with Xiao Fan "rescue" Rao Yuting.

Although Xiao Zhan is still not very convinced of Xiao Fan's "knowledge". However, the facts are in front of him, and Xiao Zhan at least does not resolutely refuse to accept everything about metaphysics as he used to.

After a family of three finished dinner around the dining table, Xiao Fan accompanied Lao Tzu to sit in the living room to watch "News Network". This is a habit that most senior leading cadres cannot shake. Of course, the focus of leading cadres and ordinary people watching "News Network" is completely different, but this is not enough for outsiders.

Jian Xiuhua made tea for the two of them and sat alongside them.

The living room was quiet, save for the announcer's round-the-line news on the TV.

finally waited for the end of "News Network", Jian Xiuhua couldn't wait to speak, and said with a smile: "Xiaofan, Xiaotian called you, right?" He had just been to Red Hill not long ago. Some large enterprises are ready to invest in tourism development there. ”

Let's be honest. Xiao Tian went to Hongshan Village to be the village party secretary, and Jian Xiuhua was very worried. In her eyes, Xiao Tian is just a child who has not grown up at all, and he has been with him for more than 20 years. I have to take care of myself on weekdays. No freezing, no hunger. This time she suddenly ran to the countryside thousands of miles away, and Jian Xiuhua didn't want to worry about it.

Now that she got such good news, Jian Xiuhua was naturally happy.

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "I know." It was done by a friend of mine's company, and it is estimated that it can invest 20 million. ”

In fact, Xiao Fan didn't want to show off like this, as if he was showing merit in front of his parents. But he now desperately needs Xiao Zhan's unreserved support, and some of his merits are still worth it. Only by proving his ability to Xiao Zhan with more and more indisputable facts will Daddy completely change his impression of him and truly include him in the inner circle of the old Xiao family.

"Twenty million? That's not a lot of money...... Xiaofan, what does that friend of yours do? It's very powerful. ”

Jian Xiuhua smiled even more. In her mind, it was a matter of course for her brother to help her brother.

Xiao Zhan's thoughts were different from those of his wife, frowning and saying: "Do you still want him to exercise more by himself and always rely on others, how can he grow up by himself?" ”

Xiao Zhan knew very well that no matter how capable Xiao Fan was, it was unlikely that he would develop within the system. Xiao Tiancai is the only hope to inherit the glory of the old Xiao family, and there is no harm in exercising more.

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Dad, my friend is mainly out of business considerations. Unprofitable things, she won't do. ”

"What friend?"

"The Ji Group."

Jian Xiuhua took over and said, "Ji Group? I heard that the scale is very large and very powerful. ”

"The Ji Group?"

Xiao Zhan's eyebrows frowned again, obviously his perception of the Ji Group was different from that of his wife.

"Hmm."

After a while, Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice: "Don't get too close to this Ji group. ”

In the eyes of a politician like Xiao Zhan, the Ji Group is indeed not simple. The former boss, that is, Ji Qingsha's father, had close contacts with many senior officials. After Ji Qingsha took over, she weaved a huge network of relationships. Even the resignation of the former secretary of the Yanbei Provincial Party Committee is closely related to Ji Qingsha.

The details of the interior, ordinary cadres don't know, Xiao Zhan is clear, and Ya doesn't want the old Xiao family to have anything to do with the Ji Group.

Xiao Zhan was a very orthodox senior cadre, and he had never objected to too close contacts between officials and businessmen.

It is the nature of businessmen to pursue profits, and they approach leading cadres for no reason, and do they not want to use the power in the hands of leading cadres to serve their personal interests? In the midst of this, it is inevitable that all kinds of corrupt phenomena will occur.

The children of the old Xiao family can't be used as guns by businessmen.

Xiao Fan nodded and said, "Dad, don't worry, I'm measured." ”

"Hmm."

Xiao Zhan bowed slightly, but his expression did not ease, but his eyebrows frowned tighter.

Jian Xiuhua couldn't stand this atmosphere a little, and said with a little displeasure: "Lao Xiao, it's rare for a child to go home, don't you always keep a straight face." ”

Xiao Zhan snorted, ignored his wife's "accusations", stared at Xiao Fan with blazing eyes, and asked in a deep voice: "Xiao Fan, what's going on with the security department?" ”

Jian Xiuhua was startled, and hurriedly asked, "What is the matter of the security department?" Xiaofan, you, you didn't make any mistakes, did you? ”

Listening to Xiao Zhan's tone, Xiao Fan seemed to have something to do with the security case. This is no small matter. In ordinary cases, the security department will never involve the children of the Lao Xiao family. Even if there is something involved, I will try my best to pull out the children of the family.

It's an unwritten rule.

Wealthy families don't want to get into trouble, and the security services are even more reluctant to get into trouble.

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Mom." Don't be nervous, you didn't make any mistakes. There is a misunderstanding here, a smuggling gang in the Far East, a neighboring northern country, has a boat that has been detained, and these people have certain connections in the capital, and they want to put pressure on the security services through me to release the boat. Now that several of the main culprits have been arrested, I have also explained the situation to Director Yue of the Second Bureau. This is in the past. ”

The security case involves the descendants of the old Xiao family, and the security department will definitely give Xiao Zhan a breath. This is the bare minimum rule. However, Xiao Fan estimated that Yue Ge concealed the six corpses in the western suburbs. It was not reported to Xiao Zhan. Otherwise, Xiao Zhan would never have such an attitude, and he would have asked him to inquire about the situation a long time ago.

Even though it was an international criminal, it was six lives. Death at the hands of the security services. That's rightfully so. Hardly surprising. died at the hands of Xiao Fan, a descendant of the Xiao family. That's a big difference.

Xiao Fan is a deputy director-level cadre of the Religious Affairs Bureau, not an agent of the security department.

Jian Xiuhua said in surprise: "The smuggling gang is still related to the capital?" What does this say? ”

Jian Xiuhua is different from Rao Yuting, she is the most typical high-level lady. I don't really care about political matters, and I don't have much contact with the outside world. I don't know what kind of world has become out there.

Xiao Zhan's face softened, obviously he agreed with Xiao Fan's explanation, and when the security department reported the situation to him, it was basically the same meaning, saying that it was a misunderstanding.

"In short, this kind of thing, try to get as little as possible, it's not good."

Xiao Zhan still admonished.

Xiao Fan smiled and nodded, and said, "Dad, I had dinner at Uncle Fang Lifang's house at noon today." Uncle Fang was not there, and Aunt Rao invited me to a party two days later, semi-private, and she said that she would introduce a few friends to me. ”

Jian Xiuhua was overjoyed and said, "Yuting invited you to the party?" Do you want to introduce you to someone? ”

Xiao Fan immediately smiled bitterly.

That's what my mother never forgets.

Fortunately, what Xiao Zhan thinks in his heart is completely different from his wife. He didn't care about Xiao Fan's problem of finding a partner. In his opinion, how could his Xiao Zhan's son not find a partner?

The old Xiao family can't marry a granddaughter-in-law?

Just kidding!

"Then did she say that Fang Li would not go to this party?"

Xiao Zhan was concerned about the Fang family's movements.

"I think so. Dad, I heard that Uncle Fang's job may have changed in the near future? ”

"Hmm."

Xiao Zhan nodded.

"Now there are two possibilities. First, it may be to go to the office of the Inner Court. Second, go to the provinces and cities below. It is possible to go to the pearl. ”

Xiao Fan immediately asked, "How to arrange going to Mingzhu?" Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee? ”

Fang Li is a high-ranking cadre who enjoys the treatment of a deputy minister, and he has been in charge of important work in the political and legal system for a long time.

"I guess so. It hasn't been finalized yet, it depends on Fang Li's own attitude. ”

Xiao Zhan didn't hide anything from his son.

The old man has instructed him to talk to Xiao Fan more if he has anything to do. And Xiao Zhan himself is also seeking to be released. For these high-level personnel changes, more attention. Recently, it is true that the time has come for the mid-term change, and the personnel changes in the central ministries and commissions, as well as in the provinces and municipalities, will be more frequent than in the previous two years.

"Dad, what do you think?"

Xiao Fan thought for a moment and asked.

Xiao Zhan said: "I think it's better for him to stay on top." ”

Not everyone can have this opportunity to work in the inner court. Fang Li has been working in the political and legal system, and the "shili" of the Fang family is mainly concentrated in the political and legal system.

Xiao Fan groaned, his left hand moved slightly, and he shook his head slightly.

"Dad, I think that as far as Uncle Fang's own situation is concerned, he might as well stay on the top, so it is better to go somewhere."

"Oh, what do you think so?"

"A gut feeling."

Xiao Fan said vaguely.

In fact, he made a hexagram just now, and the hexagram was shown like this, but Xiao Fan didn't plan to tell Lao Tzu about this for the time being.

Everything should be done step by step, not in a hurry. (To be continued......)