In the afternoon of the next day, the train arrived in Haicheng, and the three of them left Zhao Hongbing's contact information and address, Xiaoya and Xiaobai left Zhao Hongbing's copy number, and asked him to go to them to play if he had nothing to do.

The most rare thing is that Huang Youde and Wang Bing rushed over from other carriages to express their gratitude again, and said that they were staying in room 909 of the Haicheng Hotel, and they wanted him to come to them if he had anything.

After coming out of the train station, Zhao Hongbing was faced with a completely unfamiliar sea city. He came to Haicheng several times in later generations, but Haicheng in 1987 and the international metropolis with many high-rise buildings in later generations were completely two cities, many landmark buildings had not yet taken shape, and the commercial atmosphere was far less prosperous than that of later generations.

But that's it, it still makes the big country stunned, shocked and unpossessed, Jin Province is an inland province, in addition to coal resources, completely dependent on the agricultural economy, the business is extremely underdeveloped, far worse than Haicheng, the scale of the city can not be compared, for such a big country such a rural youth who went out for the first time, this is completely into a new world.

Zhao Hongbing dragged the soulless big country to ask a few pedestrians in a row, and finally asked the address of Wujiaohua Company, they changed to two buses and one tram, and arrived at their destination an hour later.

The Bund of Haicheng is home to one after another Western-style buildings of considerable age, which are the relics left by the Western European powers after forcibly opening up China to trade, and most of these Western-style buildings are the offices of the major first-class stations and second-level stations of Haicheng commerce and the competent administrative organs. Department stores, Wujiaohua stations, textile stations, municipal non-staple food companies, tobacco, hemp, tea and cotton and other commercial trade monopoly units are the most famous.

Haicheng Wujiaohua is located in an old three-story Spanish building. This is the gathering place of hardware, electricity, household appliances and chemical goods in Haicheng, and these buildings remained after the imperialism was driven away. After decades of wind, frost, rain and snow, the house is old, but the charm that comes out of the bones is incomparable to the new high-rise buildings.

The great power glanced at the building full of history in awe, and whispered: "Brother, our cousin works here?" How many hands is he? ”

Zhao Hongbing said: "These units are half administrative and half commercial, so the officials are not big, and only with the power in their hands can they speak effectively." My cousin is just a small section chief, but he can help us do a big business. Let's go, go in. ”

Entering the building, Zhao Hongbing found that the inside was full of history, the paint on the wooden floor was mottled, and the corridor was a little gloomy, but the details showed how luxurious and beautiful it used to be. Times have changed, but now the perception is dilapidated and gloomy. The doors of the offices on either side were closed, the dim light bulbs above were dirty, and the air smelled of food. This house, this scene, is like a well-dressed gentleman, sitting on the curb of the road and nibbling on the green onions, strange and absurd.

There was no signboard in the office on the first floor, and I didn't know where Uncle Tang was working, Zhao Hongbing raised his hand and knocked on a door, and someone inside answered. Push the door in only to find that it is even more chaotic inside, and it is completely different from the large unit imagined. The desks are all old styles, with glass panes on the tops. Several people were there to read the newspaper, drink tea, and chat, but they didn't see anyone to greet them.

Zhao Hongbing had a good mentality, and did not feel embarrassed to be left out at all, and asked with a smile: "Where is Comrade Zhao Gang working?" I'm his nephew. ”

Hearing Zhao Hongbing's question, someone finally became enthusiastic, and a young man with eyes stood up and greeted: "You are Section Chief Zhao's nephew?" It's from Jin Province, I'm also from Jin Province, I'll take you to him. ”

This person should have a good relationship with his uncle, Zhao Hongbing immediately said enthusiastically: "It turned out to be a fellow brother, what do you call the eldest brother, my name is Zhao Hongbing, this is my assistant big country." ”

The young man with the eyes smiled: "My name is Luo Kangmei, hello Xiao Zhao, call me Brother Luo, Section Chief Zhao happens to be in the unit today, I will take you upstairs to find him." ”

Uncle Tang's office is on the second floor, Zhao Hongbing has rich experience, and after a little observation, he understands that the first floor of the Wujiaohua Building should be an ordinary staff office, and the second floor is a cadre office.

Luo Kangmei took the two to an office, which said Supply and Marketing Department, Luo Kangmei didn't wait to knock on the door, the door opened by itself, and a girl about twenty years old came out of it, with big eyes and very white skin.

"Xiao Wu, is Section Chief Zhao here?" Luo Kangmei asked with a smile.

Xiao Wu stroked his chest, took a breath, and said, "Oops, you're scared me to death." Section Chief Zhao is here, Section Chief Wang is also there, as well as Manager Zhang, Manager Wang, Zeng Li, Section Chief Zhao is holding a meeting for everyone, you wait a minute. ”

"Okay." Luo Kangmei asked in a low voice, "What meeting?" Is it about this sourcing exhibition? ”

Xiao Wu and Luo Kangmei are very familiar with each other, and they do not shy away from others, and replied in a low voice: "Yes, this procurement meeting station attaches great importance to it, and Secretary Liu specially explained that we must do a good job, carry forward the spirit of our Haicheng host, and give full authority to Section Chief Zhao to be responsible for supply matters, and Section Chief Zhao is under great pressure." ”

Luo Kangmei was a little disappointed and said: "Section Chief Zhao is going to be busy for a while, and it seems that my transfer will have to wait for a while." ”

Xiao Wu said: "How good are you in the comprehensive office, if you have to come to our supply and marketing department, I regret being transferred here, and I am busy all day." ”

Luo Kangmei smiled and didn't explain much, Xiao Wu turned around and left with the document.

Luo Kangmei apologized to Zhao Hongbing and said, "Xiao Zhao, wait a while, Section Chief Zhao is in a meeting." ”

Zhao Hongbing said: "I heard it, thank you Brother Luo, if you are busy, we will wait here." ”

"It's okay, I also want to meet Section Chief Zhao, you are a fellow countryman, a fellow countryman sees a fellow countryman, and I can't finish talking in my pocket. How has Jin Province developed in recent years, I haven't been back for more than two years. ”

Zhao Hongbing said: "Our province is an inland area, the economic policy is not in place, the key is that people's thinking and insight are very old, these are restricting the development of the hometown, Jin Province compared to Haicheng, at least ten years behind, and this trend is still increasing." ”

Luo Kangmei stared at Zhao Hongbing with some surprise, he was polite and asked, he didn't think of any interesting answers, who knew that this young man who was much younger than himself could actually say something very insightful, but he was very surprised, and said with a smile: "Xiao Zhao is still in school, where is he going to college?" ”

Luo Kangmei speculated that Zhao Hongbing should be a college student, and he should be from a famous school, so his thoughts are naturally different.

Zhao Hongbing said embarrassedly: "Brother Luo is not an outsider, I tell you the truth, the younger brother is just a secondary school student, he just graduated this year, and now he is temporarily eating in a hardware company." ”

Luo Kangmei was even more surprised, whether it was Zhao Hongbing's knowledge or the sophistication of his speaking, he didn't dare to underestimate this secondary school student, and said with a smile: "Xiao Zhao, don't be presumptuous, I think your thinking is more powerful than that of ordinary famous college students, Brother Luo, I graduated from Fudan University, what can I do, it's not like I have to listen to those masters in the warehouse all day long." ”

Zhao Hongbing said with a smile: "A high-achieving student from a prestigious university like Brother Luo has a bright future in the future, how dare the younger brother compare." The difficulties are only temporary, since the country has made up its mind to resume the college entrance examination, and several important meetings have revealed that it is necessary to cultivate and support modern talents, which shows that the leaders have realized the importance of talents, with the vigorous development of the economy, the time for such a figure as Luo Ge to show his talents is not far off. ”

Luo Kangmei was happy to hear it, and said with a smile: "Xiao Zhao's words are good, even if you lie to me, I will accept your good words." ”

The two were chatting happily, and the door of the office opened from the inside, and a few people came out, Zhao Hongbing caught a glimpse of the smoke inside, and he didn't know how many cigarettes these guys smoked.

Luo Kangmei greeted respectfully: "Section Chief Wang, Manager Zhang, Manager Wang, Zeng Li......"

A short and chubby middle-aged man smiled and patted Luo Kangmei on the shoulder: "Xiao Luo, what's the matter, come to run our supply and marketing department again?" ”

Luo Kangmei said with a smile: "Section Chief Wang, seeing that I am so sincere, you can be merciful and accept me." ”

"I do." Section Chief Wang said: "But I still have to nod from Section Chief Zhao, let's go in, as long as he nods, of course we have no problem, Xiao Luo is so capable, Corey is lacking such a general." ”

Luo Kangmei thanked Section Chief Wang and took Zhao Hongbing and the two into the door.

The room was full of smoke, and a thin middle-aged man with gray temples was writing something on his desk, Zhao Hongbing had seen his cousin when he was a child, and there were photos of him at home, and he immediately recognized that this was the relative he was looking for.

"Uncle!" Zhao Hongbing called out respectfully.

Zhao Gang raised his head and looked at the visitor with some strangeness, and Luo Kangmei next to him explained: "Section Chief Zhao, this Comrade Xiao Zhao said that he was your nephew, I chatted with him for a few words, and he is a fellow villager in Jin Province, so I brought him to see you." ”

Zhao Gang's face was full of smiles, and when he stood up, Zhao Hongbing found that Uncle Tang's figure was very tall and his skeleton was very standard, which was the inheritance of the Zhao family, so he heard Zhao Gang smile and said: "It's Hongbing, they have grown so big, and they are born after birth!" Alas, I haven't seen each other for seven or eight years. ”

Zhao Hongbing took two steps forward and came to Zhao Gang, with an emotional expression on his face, and called: "Uncle, I still remember your appearance, but you are a little older." When you returned to your hometown, you brought me two books, which I still treasure. ”

Zhao Gang laughed and deliberately asked, "What kind of book is it, I will test you, do you have the heart to read it." ”

Zhao Hongbing had already made preparations, and said without hesitation: "One is Zhang Jie's "Children from the Forest", and the other is Lermontov's "Contemporary Heroes", the latter one I like very much, and I have learned a lot from it." ”

Zhao Gang asked, "Did you learn something useful from several of the protagonists in it?" ”

Zhao Hongbing smiled: "No, I took them as negative examples, and I learned a lot of things, and moreover, they are more profound and shocking than those books that are positive preaching." This may be the charm of this book, it is clear that the author uses the term 'contemporary hero' to name his novel, which is to express a certain negative perception and understanding of life in an affirmative tone, and to observe an almost tragic attitude towards life. ”

Zhao Gang smiled at this time, nodded and said, "Yes, it seems that you have indeed read it carefully and have your own experience." It's okay for young people to learn more, but remember to be eclectic and eclectic so that you can really get your own nutrition. ”

Luo Kangmei smiled beside him and looked at Zhao Hongbing sympathetically, Section Chief Zhao loves to teach young people the most, and he is very strict, many people in the station are afraid of him, but being able to get his careful guidance also shows that he attaches great importance to this person.

Zhao Hongbing didn't look a little impatient, he looked very teachable, and said respectfully: "Yes, Uncle is right, I must keep it in my heart." ”

"Sit down." Only then did Zhao Gang notice the big country behind him that was cowering, and asked, "Who is this posterity?" ”

Zhao Hongbing said: "His name is Zhang Zhiguo, his nickname is a big country, my partner from childhood to adulthood, this time I have never done business with me and seen the world." ”

"Doing business?" Zhao Gang frowned: "Are you 20 years old or 21 this year?" It's not good to go to school at a young age, what kind of business do you have? ”

Zhao Hongbing lowered his head and said with some embarrassment: "In the past few years, the family situation was not good, I saw that my father and mother were too hard, and I couldn't save a few dollars in a year, so I insisted on going to secondary school, and I graduated early to make money to support my family......"

Zhao Gang listened, sighed, and said: "It's hard for you child, your father is too stubborn, can't you tell me if you have difficulties at home?" Can't I, an uncle, do my best for my child's future? It's too late to say this now, where did you graduate and why did you come to Haicheng? ”

Zhao Hongbing knew that this uncle was the kind of old-fashioned cadre with strong principles, and he was afraid that he would be beaten if he directly said that the purpose would be beaten by chickens and eggs, so he said in a roundabout way: "I am temporarily helping in the county's material bureau, and this time I came to Haicheng to participate in the supply and marketing procurement meeting. ”

Zhao Gang glanced at him deeply, didn't say anything, looked at his watch and said, "Get off work, go, I'll take you to eat first, and then go home after eating, the two of you will live in my house for the past few days." ”

Zhao Hongbing hurriedly said: "Uncle, we have a place to live, so don't bother the aunt to prepare." ”

"Say something!" Zhao Gang said angrily: "My family came to let you live in a hotel, and I won't be poked in the back by the villagers when I go back." Anti-American, you also go to eat together, and you are not outsiders. ”

Luo Kangmei nodded, and Zhao Hongbing said again: "Uncle, I came to bring you some local flavor this time, where do you think it's appropriate?" ”

Zhao Gang thought for a while and said, "Then go home first, put down your things, and you wash up before going out." Anti-American, you drive that Poussin car. ”