When He Jiaguo was allowed to visit Zhong Mingren, Zhong Mingren had already struggled back from the line of death, but his body was still very weak, his face was very unsightly, and he still needed oxygen. The leaders of the General Hospital of the Military Region and the staff around Zhong Mingren repeatedly asked He Jiaguo not to talk about work, let alone to say anything irritating. He Jiaguo agreed, and during the nearly half-hour meeting with Zhong Mingren, he did not talk about a word about work, and even when Zhong Mingren took the initiative to ask about the pollution problem in the Xiajiang International Industrial Park twice, he also dealt with it in a hurry.

Facing such a haggard and thin old man, He Jiaguo felt very uncomfortable, and the feeling was really indescribable. He listened to Li Dongfang what happened at the high-level democratic life meeting of the provincial party committee. Like Li Dongfang, his feelings and sympathy are inclined to Zhong Mingren, and he also knows that Zhao Qigong is using the International Industrial Park to make political articles. However, Zhao Qigong's hand was really clever, turning a passive defensive battle into an active offensive battle, and also generalizing Zhong Mingren and Li Dongfang's army.

I really don't know which book Zhao Qigong learned this set of tactics from, He Jiaguo can be regarded as serving this former father-in-law!

In this way, the problem was thrown in front of him: Zhao Qigong made a political article about the international industrial park and engaged in political blackmail, which is a fact, but it does not mean that the pollution problem of the international industrial park can be ignored. Taking 10,000 steps back, even if Zhao Qigong is a heinous criminal, the pollution problem of the international industrial park should still be dealt with. During this time, He Jiaguo was sorting out the polluting materials of the Xiajiang River that he had taken back from Qinghu, and the situation was quite serious, and closing the garden was inevitable and the only option.

Based on the materials we have now, we can draw a conclusion: it was a fatal mistake for the international industrial park to be located on the south bank of the Xiajiang River, and if it were not for the location on the Xiajiang River, so many polluting enterprises that rely on a large amount of water to sustain their production would not have come at all. The Xiajiang River has provided these polluting enterprises with abundant and cheap water resources, and has also provided them with convenient conditions for discharging sewage into the Xiajiang River, which has caused a flock of profit-seeking capital. During the private discussion, Li Dongfang once asked him, if it was okay to change the Guanyuan to relocate? He Jiaguo decided that no, far away from the convenience of water sources and sewage discharge, these polluting enterprises will lose money one by one, which is not valid at all in capital theory.

However, when Zhong Mingren was knocked down in the hospital by Zhao Qigong's political card, the garden was really closed, and the blow to Zhong Mingren can be imagined, and it will really kill Zhong Mingren. After leaving the General Hospital of the Military Region, He Jiaguo drove Santana all the way back in the city, and then he thought that it was to close the garden, and now it seems that it is not the time. Things in China are really complicated, and some good things that are obviously beneficial to the people cannot be done, or cannot be done quickly, and there may be complex background factors such as these.

Just thinking about it, a traffic policeman at the intersection in front raised his hand, and He Jiaguo noticed the obvious one-way road sign on the side of the road and realized that his car had illegally driven on the one-way street. It was impossible to retreat, so I had to slow down and continue to drive forward, and when I was ready to go to the traffic police, I explained two sentences to the traffic police, and I accepted the punishment.

Unexpectedly, when the car reached the traffic police ten steps away, the traffic police raised the hand to stop the car and turned into a sharp salute. He Jiaguo suddenly realized that he was not driving a BMW car from Huamei International today, but a Santana with a small license plate on the market.

I can't help but think of the corrosion of power on people.

There is a corrosive force in power that is hard to resist. When he first took office, he was very unaccustomed to hearing people call him Mayor He, and now if people don't call him Mayor He, he will not be used to it; When I first took office, I was not used to seeing those respectful and obedient faces, but now I am not used to seeing those faces that are very smug and lack respect; When I first took office, I was not used to being on the podium; Now for any meeting, he knows where he should be on the podium, whether it is fourth from the left or fifth from the right. If the presiding officer of the meeting is careless and does not let him go to the rostrum, he will not say anything, and his heart will definitely be unhappy, and this is another kind of unaccustomed habit.

Thinking about it like this, He Jiaguo deeply understood Zhong Mingren. I am a small assistant to the mayor, I have only been in office for three months, and in such a real environment, my mentality has undergone such a subtle change, not to mention the big boss Zhong Mingren?! If he He Jiaguo is also like Zhong Mingren, who has been made by history to be a commander with outstanding political achievements in the 21 years of reform and opening up in Xichuan, he is afraid that he is not much stronger than Zhong Mingren, and he may be more domineering than Zhong Mingren.

Mrs. Xu Xiaoke has an important reception task tonight, and there is no one at home anyway, so He Jiaguo drove the car to the Xiajiang Hotel, wanting to take a look at the first half of the "Manuscript of the History of the Ancient Kingdom of Xichuan" that Shen Xiaoyang has sorted out, and change it if it doesn't work. Visiting Zhong Mingren this time, Zhong Mingren asked about the historical manuscript again, and it would be difficult to explain if it dragged on.

took out the manuscript on the car, walked to the lobby, and was about to ask the waiter to open a room, Zhao Juanjuan walked over from the side and said with a smile: "Mayor He, it's waiting for you, do you have time to meet me tonight?" ”

He Jiaguo felt quite surprised, and was stunned for a moment: "Boss Zhao, what's the matter with me?" ”

Zhao Juanjuan smiled charmingly: "It's nothing, just talk casually, you won't refuse, right?" ”

He Jiaguo thought that it was not so simple, so he asked: "For Hongfeng Mall, you don't still have illusions, right?" ”

Zhao Juanjuan waved her hand: "That battle is over, I lost, so, come and pay tribute to the winner." ”

He Jiaguo smiled quietly: "Maybe it's another challenge, right?" ”

Zhao Juanjuan asked rhetorically: "Don't you Mayor He dare to accept it?" ”

He Jiaguo stretched out his hand very chicly: "Boss Zhao, then please, I am happy to accompany you!" ”

When he arrived at the room, He Jiaguo opened the door and sat down on the sofa: "If you have anything to say, just say it." ”

Zhao Juanjuan closed the door with her backhand: "Mayor He, you won't be so unconfident in yourself, right?" ”

He Jiaguo opened the door again: "This is a lesson, this place has taught me a lesson, I have to be vigilant." ”

Zhao Juanjuan really did it, and after He Jiaguo sat down on the sofa, she walked over and closed the door again: "Mayor He, your vigilance is too high." Don't worry, no one in Xiajiang City will suspect that we are enemies, and no one will suspect that we will engage in hooligan activities together. Besides, Chen Zhongcheng, who once embarrassed you, has fallen. ”

He Jiaguo couldn't insist any longer, and while flipping through the manuscript in his hand, he made a casual appearance and said, "Boss Zhao, since you also know that we are enemies, why do you still come to see me?" ”

Zhao Juanjuan sat down opposite He Jiaguo: "For your integrity and excellence." ”

He Jiaguo put down the manuscript in his hand: "Unfortunately, you have lost in my integrity and excellence. ”

Zhao Juanjuan admitted, saying: "Yes, if it weren't for you, maybe today's Xiajiang would be business as usual." ”

He Jiaguo slowly shook his head: "No, no, Boss Zhao, without me, Xiajiang would not be business as usual, your lawsuit will still be lost, Chen Zhongcheng will fall, and Tian Zhuangda and those corrupt elements will not be able to escape." Because Xiajiang has a secretary of the municipal party committee who is more upright, better, and more experienced in political struggles than me, and this secretary of the municipal party committee is called Li Dongfang! ”

Zhao Juanjuan said: "Li Dongfang is just a seasoned politician, to put it nicely, he is a mature politician, not excellent, my use of the word excellent is very harsh, and the evaluation of excellent is also comprehensive." ”

He Jiaguo asked sarcastically: "So, is Chen Zhongcheng considered excellent?" Oh, and please don't judge heroes by success or failure. ”

Zhao Juanjuan smiled indifferently: "Chen Zhongcheng is not worth mentioning, I didn't look up to him when he was a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, believe it or not." And people like Chen Zhongcheng are too many in their Communist cadre ranks, like a swarm of flies. Interestingly, the ranks of their Communist Party cadres are still this kind of people who can eat openly and rise quickly. Like Chen Zhongcheng, in a sense, he is also excellent, an excellent fly......"

He Jiaguo interjected: "Miss Zhao, don't talk about 'them', I am also a cadre of the Communist Party." ”

Zhao Juanjuan sighed lightly: "I almost forgot, to this day, you have not resigned, and you are still an assistant to the mayor." After a pause, he said earnestly, "You know what?" I arranged the scene that happened here. ”

He Jiaguo was really moved by Zhao Juanjuan's earnestness for a while: "This, I have thought of it a long time ago!" ”

Zhao Juanjuan said calmly: "But there are two things you definitely didn't expect, one is my influence on Chen Zhongcheng; Second, my real purpose in doing so. ”

He Jiaguo looked at Zhao Juanjuan attentively, his eyes softened: "Oh, you can talk about it." ”

Zhao Juanjuan said: "Chen Zhongcheng has become a dog in my hands at that time, and when he comes and how much trouble he ends, is under my command." Give a few bones, and such a shameless dog can summon a pack. It's a bit unconscionable for me to say this, but in front of you, I don't want to tell a lie. But I want to explain that when I did this, deep down I didn't want to hurt you, really, but I wanted to fulfill you, I wanted to force you to leave the unfathomable quagmire of Xiajiang, die the heart of an official, and become Li Ka-shing in Chinese mainland. You should know that the ** bag has been ignited by you, even if you resign at that time, my lawsuit will be lost, and I have little to do with you personally. ”

He Jiaguo thought about it: "There is some truth in this, even if I resigned at that time, Secretary Li will continue to do it!" ”

Zhao Juanjuan continued, her words sincere and sharp: "But you really disappointed me, such a smart and excellent person, he couldn't see his own value, and he was deeply involved in the contradictions of those politicians!" is so enthusiastic about doing things for the people, and many people are scolded as rogue mayors behind their backs; ran around as a rag, dealt with so many problems for the city, and was squeezed by Qian Fanxing to be a person inside and out; hated corruption so much, the first to order the ** bag, and was kicked away by Wang Peisong from the political and legal mouth; Are you not wronged in your heart? ”

He Jiaguo didn't expect Zhao Juanjuan to know himself so well, and he was stunned for a while before telling the truth: "Miss Zhao, I have to admit that you are a very smart and careful woman, and you have explained my situation and thoughts thoroughly." Then, I can also tell you the truth: I feel wronged, and I have also had the idea of resigning, but when I think of Secretary Li Dongfang enduring humiliation and burdens for the sake of the people of Xiajiang, and the situation is so difficult, I can't bear it. ”

Zhao Juanjuan naturally sat next to He Jiaguo: "But Li Dongfang is a politician, you are not a ......"

He Jiaguo said calmly: "I hope you change your word, don't talk about politicians, are there politicians in our cadre team?" Of course, there are, but they are not the vast majority of leading comrades such as Li Dongfang and Zhong Mingren, but just a few people. ”

Zhao Juanjuan smiled: "Okay, I'll change the neutral word: official." The title also changed unconsciously, "Jiaguo, tell me, for the current China, is it more important to be a Li Ka-shing, or is an official more important?" For a person, is it meaningful to give full play to the potential of his life, or is it meaningful to be a petty bureaucrat who does nothing? Some people can't do anything but be officials, but you're not! ”

He Jiaguo said: "Of course, it is meaningless to be a petty bureaucrat who does nothing, but it is still very meaningful to be a good official who adheres to social conscience and is the master of the people. Therefore, I have always believed that China now needs not only Li Ka-shing, but also a large number of outstanding officials who are selfless and fearless and willing to sacrifice their lives for our country and nation. ”

Zhao Juanjuan shook her head: "Don't say these big words, you have been in the United States, and you don't know the supremacy of the individual!" ”

He Jiaguo said: "It is good for the United States to put the individual first, but it may be stronger than us in terms of patriotism!" ”

Zhao Juanjuan let out a long sigh: "Jiaguo, I think it's a pity for you, your excellence may be buried in this illusory ideal." Haven't you seen it through to this day? Can a bookish person like you be able to tolerate this rigid system? Not to mention changing it! This system can not only crush you, but also crush your backstage Li Dongfang. None of you are saviors, and even if you risk your lives a hundred times, you will not be able to save the sinking of a huge ship. Because this sinking is slow, unconscious, and even very happy, the people on the great ship do not realize it, and their reward for their loyalty to you can only be to throw you into the sea! ”

He Jiaguo was surprised: this beautiful woman could be so thoughtful. Although her assertion was unacceptable, the deep-seated problems she had seen in dealing with corrupt elements of all sizes in Chen Zhongcheng could not but attract his attention. For a while, He Jiaguo even thought that she should go to the city's party and government cadres meeting to say this kind of thing, so that those officials, big and small, could listen to it carefully so as to arouse due vigilance.

However, in the face of an unacceptable judgment, he, the mayor's assistant, could not remain silent, so he said solemnly: "Miss Zhao, I haven't seen any signs of sinking this giant ship, I really haven't seen it." It is an indisputable fact that after this giant ship sailed out of the historical harbor of the Third Plenary Session of the Third Plenary Session of our party, it has sailed in storms for more than 20 years, creating a miracle of reform that has attracted worldwide attention. As for saying that there are problems with this giant ship, such as the institutional problems you mentioned, and even a certain degree of rigidity, there is no need to continue to deepen the reform, and there is no need for a group of excellent sailors to row this big ship! ”

Zhao Juanjuan smiled bitterly: "Jiaguo, whether what you said is the truth or the big words in the officialdom, I don't know, and I don't want to know anymore." But let me tell you: for the first time in all these years, I have said this in front of an official and a man! Because I am sincere to this official, this man, and I don't want to tell a lie! ”

He Jiaguo's heart moved, nodded and said, "I believe this, and for this, I thank you too!" ”

Zhao Juanjuan reluctantly stood up: "It's not early, I'm leaving, and one last thing: please tell Li Dongfang immediately, let him know in his heart, this clean government storm in Xiajiang is about to blow on him, the secretary of the municipal party committee!" His youngest sister Li Beifang accepted a bribe of 30,000 yuan when she was deputy director of the Xiazhong City Industrial and Commercial Bureau four years ago, and today she has been reported. ”

He Jiaguo was stunned: "Where did you get this news from?" Is it from Zhao Qigong? ”

Zhao Juanjuan's eyes were full of tears all of a sudden, and she sighed: "Jiaguo, don't ask, I can't say anything." What wouldn't happen in a political quagmire like Xiajiang?! You also have to be more careful in the future. ”

He Jiaguo nodded, thought about it, and asked again: "Now that the matter is over, can you tell me the truth: what is the relationship between you and Zhao Qigong?" How can it be so evil in society? ”

Zhao Juanjuan hesitated slightly, with tears on her eyelashes, and smiled reluctantly: "Do you also believe those words uploaded by the society?" Some people also say that I am a relative of Zhao Qigong! The truth is very simple, I am a typical private enterprise he has set up, and when he can maintain it, he always has to maintain it. ”

He Jiaguo didn't believe it: "My ex-father-in-law has a romantic ** disease, and he made such a mistake in Qinghu back then, so he and you will be so innocent?" Juanjuan, can you please tell the truth in front of me? It's a completely private conversation. ”

Zhao Juanjuan's tears slid down and flowed on her handsome cheeks: "Jiaguo, please don't ask any more, I won't say anyone who asks, because it's not his fault, he is not a shameless person like Chen Zhongcheng, he is a lonely and excellent politician, and I can talk to him quite well." I can tell you: I have talked about these topics with Governor Zhao today, and Governor Zhao admires me very much. ”

He Jiaguo knew in his heart: "Do you mean that you took the initiative?" Hue in exchange for the support of power? ”

Zhao Juanjuan shook her head distinctly: "No, I didn't mean that, and just based on the hue, Governor Zhao and I won't get to this point!" After thinking about it, he said again, "Didn't you notice that this provincial party leader who was your father-in-law is very lonely?" ”

Zhao Juanjuan mentioned loneliness again, and He Jiaguo smiled: "Actually, everyone has a lonely moment. ”

Zhao Juanjuan sighed lightly and said sincerely: "I hope you will have fewer lonely moments in the future." After that, Qiang smiled and stretched out a white and tender hand generously, "Okay, goodbye, Jiaguo, I really don't know when I will see you again!" ”

He Jiaguo realized something from Zhao Juanjuan's words, held Zhao Juanjuan's hand, and blurted out out out of sincere concern: "Yes...... Could it be that the comrades from the procuratorate have also been looking for you? I...... Is there anything else I can do for you personally? ”

Zhao Juanjuan raised her beautiful face that had been soaked in tears and closed her eyes: "Then give me a kiss......"

He Jiaguo understood everything, hesitated for a moment, held Zhao Juanjuan's face with both hands, and kissed Zhao Juanjuan's forehead. At the moment when her lips and forehead touched, Zhao Juanjuan fell into He Jiaguo's arms, her hand clenched into a fist and slammed He Jiaguo's chest, sobbing and saying, "He Jiaguo, do you know? I bought one of your legs, and I paid a deposit of 20,000 yuan, but in the end I still can't do it! I...... I may have owed you too much in my previous life......"

He Jiaguo covered Zhao Juanjuan's mouth: "Juanjuan, since this incident didn't happen, ...... Say no more! ”

Zhao Juanjuan took away He Jiaguo's hand, wiped away the tears on her face, and became solemn again: "Jiaguo, if you are not an assistant to the mayor in a few years, and return to Huamei International Company, I will start a business with you, will you want me?" ”

He Jiaguo was silent for a moment and nodded: "If there is really that day, I ...... I'm going to invite you over to make a big difference......"

Three days later, Zhao Juanjuan was detained and examined by the Xiajiang City Procuratorate for bribery, and then transferred to arrest, and the Hongfeng Mall lawsuit finally came to an end. When Shen Xiaolan came to send fabric samples and mentioned this, He Jiaguo couldn't tell what it was like, and only said lightly: "It's a pity, Zhao Juanjuan was originally very good......