On the morning of the 29th of the lunar month, Gao Yuan and Gao Ya embarked on a journey home for the New Year.

The two of them drove themselves, drove into the highway, drove in turns, took eight and a half times, and arrived in the capital when they were already on the lights.

Back in the courtyard of Xishan, Gao Ya collapsed directly on the sofa and complained to the old lady: "I said to take a plane, this kid has to drive back by himself, but I'm tired." ”

Taking a cup of tea from Qin Shulan's hand, Gao Yuan pouted and said, "Sister, if you don't exercise more, your body will really not be far from the shelf." ”

glaring at him, Gao Ya said in a sloppy manner: "I want you to take care of it!" ”

Watching the sister and brother bickering, Gao Deliang and Qin Shulan both laughed.

That is, this girl dares to be so presumptuous in front of the old man and the old lady, and if she is replaced by a grandchild of the Gao family, the old man has already scolded her with a black face.

Glancing at Gao Yuan, Gao Deliang said, "Boy, you come with me to the study." ”

Gao Yuanxin said, he knew that there would be such a thing, sighed, put down the teacup and followed the old man up to the second floor, and entered the old man's study.

Gao Deliang's study is very simplely furnished, with a desk, two chairs, a set of modular sofas, a coffee table, and other than that, there are two whole walls of books, including Marxism, philosophy, history, and economic introduction.

Pointing to the chair across from the desk, Gao Deliang said, "Sit." ”

didn't let him sit on the sofa, Gao Yuan realized that this conversation was very formal, he pulled out a chair and sat down, not wanting to make the atmosphere so serious, seeing that there was a pack of cigarettes on the desk, he picked it up and took out a point.

The corners of Gao Deliang's mouth curled slightly, and he also wanted to order one, but was stopped by Gao Yuan, "Old man, if you don't want to be criticized by my grandmother, I advise you to hold back for a while." ”

Seeing that he directly put the cigarette case into his pocket, Gao Deliang's eyes widened, "Bastard, don't take you to do this, I haven't finished smoking today's ration, you put it back for me!" ”

"Not really!" Gao Yuan began to play tricks.

Gao Deliang smacked his mouth, looked at him a little helplessly, opened the drawer and pulled it for a while, actually found half a cigarette, lit it on his mouth, took a beautiful puff, and looked at Gao Yuan proudly, meaning, you little fox still want to fight with me, you are still tender.

Gao Yuan was dumbfounded, is this okay?

He really wanted to go over and open the drawer to see how many of these half-cigarettes were hidden inside, but after encountering the threat of the old man's cold gaze, Gao Yuan immediately dispelled this idea.

But this old man is also quite interesting, at his age and level, tobacco, alcohol and tea are strictly controlled, and the old lady is very strict with him, he can actually think of such a way to fight against the old lady's spot checks from time to time, which is also amazing.

"Aren't you afraid that I will sue the old lady?" Gao Yuan asked in a low voice.

"If you kid dare to be a traitor, don't think about taking a special offering from Lao Tzu in the future!" The old man said categorically.

"Well, that's a weakness." Gao Yuan decisively admitted.

Gao Deliang laughed, then his face became serious, looked at Gao Yuan and said, "Tell me about your work during this time." ”

Smoking a cigarette and flicking cigarette ashes, Gao Yuan talked about the work of the previous few months with the old man in detail.

Including my sister's investment, I didn't fall behind.

"The work is quite smooth, according to your instructions, I also stayed away from the struggle of the power center, but I always feel that the future will not be too peaceful, Secretary Zhang Heping left too suddenly, the new secretary of the municipal party committee Wang Hongwei is a person with a strong desire for power, and he has not adjusted the cadres since taking office, it can be seen that he is accumulating strength."

Taking another puff of cigarette, Gao Yuan frowned and said, "I estimate that after he has a majority of votes in the Standing Committee, he will definitely make a big move." The unit of China Merchants Bureau is barely a key department, if the position of director is replaced by his Wang Hongwei's person, and China Merchants Bureau has made achievements, naturally even if it is his Wang Hongwei's political achievements, presumably he will not be indifferent to this position. ”

Gao Deliang was deeply pleased with the conclusion reached by Gao Yuan's calm analysis, nodded, and said: "This is true, but it is not entirely true, although the position of director of the investment promotion bureau is eye-catching, whether it is the secretary or the mayor, they all want to hold it in their hands, but in the final analysis, the China Merchants Bureau is a constituent department of the government, and it is true that the party committee is in charge of personnel, but how to put capable cadres into suitable jobs is also the first problem to be considered by the party secretary."

According to what you said, is it possible that your China Merchants Bureau has made achievements, but it is not under the leadership of Wang Hongwei? Xiaoyuan, you still underestimate Wang Hongwei's pattern. ”

Gao Yuan benefited a lot and said: "Grandpa, I really didn't take this aspect into account, and it was indeed because of the poor impression of Wang Hongwei after the first contact with him that I made a judgment error, which I have to reflect deeply." ”

Gao Deliang smiled slightly and said, "The son can be taught, but you are still young, and it is rare to be able to consider this level." Do you have any specific ideas for the next steps? ”

Gao Yuan became serious, frowned and thought for a moment before replying: "The city has put forward the goal of building Jiangling City into a high-tech industry cluster city within two years, and the most important work at present is the trade fair that the province is about to hold. ”

This is Gao Yuan's deliberate and true idea, without grassroots work experience, it is very difficult to go up in the officialdom.

Even with the support of the family, it is difficult to go to a high position.

Gao Deliang nodded and said, "I really support you to go to the grassroots level to exercise for a few years, do you need me to help you say hello?" ”

Gao Yuan hurriedly said: "You must not interfere, I want to go down to the grassroots, but also after the trade fair to make some achievements, when the time comes, I will mention to Mayor Chen, it is estimated that it is not a difficult thing to do, as soon as you intervene, the taste is different, not to mention anything else, let those who stare at our family think of you?" Using his power to create convenient conditions for his grandchildren's ascension? We won't, grandpa. ”

Gao Deliang laughed loudly with satisfaction, and appreciated Gao Yuan's sobriety even more, stood up, and said, "Okay! Good! If you can have this awareness, it means that your kid is born to be a good material for the road of official career! Grandpa is very happy to be able to think about his family! Let's go, go for a drink with grandpa! ”

The conversation is over.

Gao Yuan suddenly relaxed, stood up and held the old man's arm, and the two of them went out and went downstairs.

Gao Deliang was in a hearty mood and made an exception to drink two taels more.

Qin Shulan also saw that the old man had a good chat, so she didn't strictly control his wife.

Moreover, tomorrow will be the Chinese New Year's Eve, and it is rare for the family to be reunited, and the old lady will not spoil this reunion moment.

On the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, Gao Deliang still had to work.

At his level, there are so many things to be busy.

But the Gao family was lively.

First, Gao Zhengguo and his wife came over.

"What about Yuanzi and Xiaoya? Hurry out and let me see. Gao Zhengguo is currently the vice governor of Gannan Province, and he only went home when he returned to Beijing for a meeting, and learned that the third and fourth children who had not seen each other for four or five years were back this year.

Gao Yuan and his sister walked down from the upper floor.

"Uncle, aunt." The two walked over and shouted affectionately.

Looking at Gao Yuan, Gao Zhengguo said excitedly: "Good boy, I haven't seen you for a few years, but this body is getting stronger and stronger." ”

As he spoke, he punched him in the chest.

Gao Yuan said with a smile: "It's not a lot of exercise." ”

Gao Zhengguo laughed and said: "Exercise regularly, the body is the capital of the revolution." ”

Aunt Lin Qingxiu took Gao Ya's hand and wiped her tears, looked at Gao Yuan again, her eyes were full of pity: "Over the years, I have suffered both of you." ”

Gao Ya said softly: "No, auntie, we are both doing well." ”

As soon as the words landed, Gao Zhengjun's family of three came over.

"Xiaoya, Yuanzi, ...... I haven't seen you for a few years, and I've become a big boy and a big girl! Xiaoya, I heard that your little girl found an American product with yellow hair and blue eyes, and tell the second uncle, is there such a thing? Gao Zhengjun asked loudly as soon as he came in.

The lady next to him, Wang Yanan, twisted him, stepped forward and took Gao Ya's other hand and said with a smile: "Xiaoya, don't listen to your second uncle's nonsense, your second brother has told us about you, and there is nothing to do at all." ”

Gao Ya grinned and said: "The second aunt still understands me, unlike my second uncle, listening to the wind is the rain." ”

Gao Zhengjun grinned.

After chatting for a while, Gao Zhengguo took the lead in saying goodbye, he wanted to go back to Gannan Province to continue working, and the burden on his shoulders was not light.

Gao Zhengjun, who served in the Ministry of Agriculture, didn't have any important work, and his family stayed.

Lin Qingxiu didn't go back to Gannan with Gao Zhengguo, and took Wang Yanan to the kitchen to help make lunch.

Not long after, the boss Gao Xiang also returned.

Gao Tian proposed to play mahjong.

Gao Yuan basically has no love for this kind of entertainment, but it is not good to disturb everyone's interest during the festival, so he agreed with a smile.

So, a square table was placed in the living room, and the third generation of the Gao family set up a position to play mahjong.

For the Chinese New Year in the north, this meal at noon is very important and hearty.

Although the family did not get together, most of them were there.

Gao Yuan, who won 500 yuan, opened two bottles of Moutai, poured wine for the elders, brothers and sisters, and said with some emotion: "I haven't come back for the New Year for five years, and Yuanzi was ignorant before, so let the elders worry about it." ”

In a word, Qin Shulan and the two aunts both had red eyes.

Gao Zhengjun picked up the wine glass and said in a solemn tone: "It's all over, don't mention it in Yuanzi." It's good to come back, it's good to come back, come on, let's raise our glasses, and have a drink together for the New Year. ”

The whole family responded positively, raised their glasses and touched them, and drained the glass of wine.