Chapter 402: Selection

Xia Xiangcai moved his steps and said as he walked: "Please be polite, be polite, and use a tone of discussion..."

When Xia Xiang bent down and sat in the car, he was shocked.

He was not shocked by the spaciousness in the car, but by an unexpected acquaintance in the car - it was Lao Gu who sat in the car with a long hair and a young face!

"Lao Gu!" Xia Xiang screamed in shock.

"What?" Gu Yu opened his mouth wide in surprise, "Grandpa, he actually called you Lao Gu. It's so rude and so annoying!"

Lao Gu reached out to stop Gu Yu and continued to speak, but said to Xia Xiang with a smile: "Xiao Xia, I didn't expect that we will meet again. I remember you said that you hope to meet me again. Why? I was not happy at all after seeing you see me?"

"Happy, happy." Xia Xiang nodded quickly and smiled, "I was excited for a moment, just surprised. The main reason was that I was not mentally prepared at all. I always thought you were from Yan City and were in Yan City, but I didn't expect how to be in the capital?"

"You said it was in the ward of the high-ranking officials, right?" Lao Gu's smile remained unabated. "I went to Yan Province for inspection. I was occasionally sick. As a result, my subordinates insisted on arranging me in the ward of the high-ranking officials for a few days. It was rare that they were filial. I only stayed for a few days and met you, which was also fate."

"Inspection?" Xia Xiang was shocked, "Are you still on the job?"

Lao Gu waved his hand: "I am gone, I am resigned, I am not in a position. I am not in a position. I am not in a position. I am not in a position now. I am not in a position anymore."

"What's wrong?" Gu Yu was silent for a while, and finally spoke, "With grandpa's prestige, when you go to a military district, they will disrespect you and call you the leader? That's like him, calling you Lao Gu, it's so ugly."

"Old Gu is good, so I will call me Lao Gu after I specially criticized Xiao Xia. Because Lao Gu's name reminds me that I am now a stubborn old man, and without an official position, it can also make me feel much more relaxed, making me spend my old age as an ordinary old man."

Xia Xiang can hear without asking now that Lao Gu is a senior leader in the army and has now abdicated. But the army is not as good as the local area. The older generation of leaders who have prestige in the army still have the energy to influence the overall situation after retreating.

"Lao Gu, the jade you gave me is too expensive, I feel ashamed of it." Xia Xiang took the opportunity to bring up the matter of Shoushan Stone.

"I also know a little about the recent turmoil in the Yan Provincial Committee. I have a suggestion, Xiaoxia, you can consider it. Don't rush to reply to me, I'm patient." Lao Gu's face turned aside and waved his hand. He didn't answer Xia Xiang's words about Shoushan Stone, with a majestic look on his face, "It's better to come to the capital and stay by my side for a while, whether it's self-cultivating or nurturing, in short, avoid the political whirlpool..."

Could it be that there is any turmoil in the political situation of Yan Province? Xia Xiang was secretly surprised, but if Lao Gu was really as Gu Yu said, and his respect for his morality in the army, his words should not be groundless. However, the political situation of Yan Province has just entered a stable stage, and there should be no major personnel accidents, and the capital does not want to see the political situation of Yan Province unstable... By the way, the political situation is not all personnel issues. Since there will be no major changes in personnel, is it said that Yan Province's capital adjusted its economic structure?

Recalling the grudge between the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation and Yan Province, and the unresolved transfer of him to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Xia Xiang vaguely felt that he had seized a clue, that is, Vice Premier He may not be very satisfied with the industrial structure of many provinces in China and wanted to take action against Yan Province.

The most normal move should be that Vice Premier He will find a suitable opportunity to inspect Yan Province!

At that time, under the pressure of Vice Premier He, he was content to watch the oriole stalking the cicada." Xia Xiang finally understood Lao Gu's thoughts, but asked in confusion, "Lao Gu, with your status and power, you don't have to take me to your side, let alone take action, it's such a valuable gift."

Before Lao Gu could speak, Gu Yu snatched the conversation again and said, "Grandpa is so childlike and very idle. He said that every time he thinks of chatting with you, he feels comfortable, so he wants to joke with you. I always say that he is old and becomes like a child. He is also worried that you are unwilling to come over. In fact, he said that the Yan Provincial Party Committee will definitely release people, and then entrust your relationship to the State Administration of Organs. The level will not be reduced, the salary will increase, and life will be very comfortable. Every day I just chat, walk, play chess, what a good job..."

It is equivalent to Lao Gu's secret of life astronomy, which can also bring enough benefits to himself. Wu Peiyong had an experience of working as a life secretary for a veteran general in the capital. Later, after returning to Yan Province, it became his greatest political wealth. He took photos with some upper-level capital in the office and gave many people an illusion that he had a tough backstage.

And Xia Xiang also believed that Lao Gu wanted to transfer him to his side was also out of kindness. He understood the psychology of some elderly people very well. From Mr. Shi to Mr. Gao, he also came into contact with many people who were once in a while. No matter how arrogant he was back then, his mood would change a lot after he was old. He no longer pursued the scenery before and after others, but wanted a casual and relaxed life state.

Perhaps it was because I accidentally met Lao Gu that I did not salute and respect him in a straightforward manner, but because I thought he was a normal old man who could chat and talk to him that I gained his favor.

For Lao Gu, who lacks nothing, the most important thing is a life secretary who can talk to him. Not only can he take care of his life, but most importantly, he can share his language with him and talk to him equally, rather than a sense of awe that is both respectful and afraid.

Awe and respect make people distant. The elderly have a lonely heart. What they desire is dialogue and communication, rather than salutes and "chief" one by one!

Seeing Xia wanting to hesitate, Lao Gu knew that he was hesitating and did not force him. He reached out to interrupt Gu Yu's words and said, "For Xiao Xia, perhaps he prefers a magnificent life. It is too dull and boring to accompany me as an old man every day. I don't force it, and the forced melon is not sweet. He doesn't want to come. I won't say a bad thing."

Xia Xiang was slightly moved. He dared not say how deep his feelings he had for Lao Gu, but through his interactions with Mr. Shi and Mr. Gao, he also knew the loneliness of an old man. Suddenly, he made a decision and said, "Lao Gu - please allow me to always call you Lao Gu, because of the intimacy, which made me always feel the same as when we first met - please forgive me for not being able to agree to your request. I didn't think that being your life secretary was not good, but that I just arrived at the Yan Provincial Committee and felt that everything was about to enter the formality. I suddenly left, not my personality or my style of doing things. But I also want to learn more about you. It just so happens that I am not too busy at work in the information department. Why don't I take a few days a month to come to Beijing to accompany you? It's all free, and I'm also responsible for treating you to dinner."

Lao Gu was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Retreat as advance, good, Xiao Xia, your brain is fast enough. You also know that I have to call you to my side, and you can't stop it. Why not take a step back first so that I can't bear to force you, right?"

Xia Xiang smiled: "I think you are a soldier and don't do some small moves behind your back. One is one. If you have any questions, you will definitely explain them in person."

"Okay, I agree." Lao Gu suddenly raised his face again and said with a serious face, "But one thing, Xiao Xia, you cannot affect your work in order to take care of my emotions. Normal work must be done well so that you can come to the capital to see me after work."

"Yes, I've recorded it." Xia Xiang looked humbly and taught. "On ordinary days, you can also live in Yan City. There is a sanatorium in Forest House in Yan City. The environment is good and the conditions are good. When you go, I can chat with you every few days."

Xia Xiang wanted to kill the agreement between him and Lao Gu so that he could not cause any trouble.

"Grandpa, why do you appreciate him?" Gu Yu saw that Xia Xiang was attentive and said unhappily, "I think he has a lot of thoughts, his ideas are very fast, his words are not leaking, and he is not honest at all. Anyway, I don't like him!"

Xia Xiang didn't refute and waved his hand at Gu Yu: "I'm grateful for the praise."

Gu Yu was so angry that he raised his fist at him: "I'm so thick-skinned!"

Lao Gu laughed: "I know, I like his sense of humor that sometimes suddenly appears... Xiaoyu, if you can't beat him, don't make things difficult for Xiaoxia."

Gu Yu snorted: "A good woman won't fight with a man!"

"It seems there is another sentence?" Xia Xiang pretended to think hard, "I can't remember, what is it?"

"Stupid, it's a good dog who doesn't fight with a chicken!" Gu Yu was fooled and blurted out.

"So smart." Xia Xiang was happy.

Gu Yu woke up, Xia Xiang took the opportunity to scold her, and she was so angry that she reached out to hit Xia Xiang. Xia Xiang hurriedly said, "It's better for girls to be Shuya, don't do it."

Gu Yu took it seriously and blinked embarrassedly, saying, "Sorry, I'm actually a lady in an impulse."

Lao Gu was so happy that he kept saying yes: "Okay, OK, it seems that I really need to live in Yan City for a while. Anyway, there has been nothing happening recently. It's a strange thing. My old subordinate begged me to live in Yan City every day, and I'm too lazy to go. As soon as you say it, I'm moved. I set off after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month..."

Suddenly, I remembered something again. The old ancient topic changed and asked again: "Xiao Xia, I always think it's better for you to jump out of the Yan Provincial Party Committee. The Ministry of Foreign Economic and Trade has made great moves. Yi Xiangshi has the skills. He made full use of the opportunity to transfer you to the Ministry of Foreign Economic and Trade this time, which successfully aroused He Dongchen's dissatisfaction with the industrial structure of Yan Province. If I speculate well, He Dongchen will have an important inspection of Yan Province."

Sure enough, Lao Gu's speculation was the same as Xia Xiang's idea. Xia Xiang also understood that Lao Gu said gratefully out of his love for him: "Thank you for your care. I think sometimes you can find opportunities that are impossible to appear in complex situations."

"Adventurous Opportunist." Gu Yu scoffed at Xia Xiang's statement.

Xia Xiang ignored her and just waited for Lao Gu to speak.

Lao Gu closed his eyes slightly, and after a moment, he said with a bad expression: "Adventurism is not desirable, and opportunism is not the right way. However, I have studied your resume and found that your officialdom journey is always like a helper at critical moments. Xiao Xia, tell me the truth, are you hiding any huge secret?"

Xia Xiang shook his head quickly: "No, I am from Yiqing Erbai, where is there any secret? Maybe you have thought too much, and many thrilling times, I gritted my teeth to survive, and I have overcome the difficulties with my extremely sincere heart for the cause of communism."

Lao Gu nodded slightly, but Gu Yu once again showed a look of contempt for Xia Xiang's statement.

Xia Xiang naturally has a secret that no one knows, and it is also the foundation of his life. It must not be circulated outside the country, otherwise he might be arrested by the security department and treated as the subject of research.

After talking to Lao Gu for about ten minutes, the phone rang. When Qiu Xufeng saw it, he called and knew that he thought he had been missing. Xia Xiang smiled apologetically at Lao Gu. Lao Gu waved his hand generously: "You are a guest invited by the Qiu family, so it is important to take care of the Qiu family's emotions first."

Xia Xiang waved goodbye to Lao Gu, and after getting off the bus, Lao Gu asked the driver to drive.

Gu Yu asked in confusion: "Grandpa, he is not willing to let him be the secretary of life. He is too arrogant, right? You clearly told him that there will be turmoil in Yan Province, and he is still in the Yan Provincial Committee. Do you think he has a promising future or is he incompetent?"

"Xiaoyu, haven't you noticed the importance of the Qiu family to him? And his relationship with the Mei family is also good. I heard that he has contacts with the Wu family. Why don't you think deeply about it? Why does a person with no roots have such a wide range of connections and so many people appreciate him? He has an affinity that is easy to accept!" Lao Gu thought about it thoughtfully, "I think he has vision and courage, and wants to make profits in chaos."

"Then let it go, I don't think it's necessary to look for him." Gu Yu said as he played with the jade pendant around his neck.

"No, I feel more and more now that he is the most suitable candidate." Lao Gu smiled, with a sudden burst of confidence and momentum in his smile.

Besides, Xia Xiang returned to the entrance of the hotel. Just as Qiu Xufeng looked around with an anxious look, he walked forward and said, "Xufeng, stop looking for him. I'm here and I've just sent someone."

Qiu Xufeng complained in panic: "Let me find it very well, Xiaoxia, you are not interested enough. It's a bit unpleasant to get close to others on my happy days, right?"

Seeing that he was slightly drunk, Xia Xiang laughed: "Okay, you're almost drunk. Come with the bride to the bridal chamber. Let's talk about it tomorrow. I'll go back tomorrow afternoon. There's still time." In fact, Xia Xiang also knew that Qiu Xufeng had nothing to do, and he got married again during the Chinese New Year and had no time to talk to him about other things? It's estimated that Qiu Xufeng's greatest joy was to get a little further as he wished. He became a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and the Deputy Mayor of Bao City. He could also be proud of his family. Although he could not be as arrogant as Fu Xianfeng's deputy secretary of the Yan City Party Committee, at least he had an advantage in age.

Qiu Xufeng was indeed very happy today. First, Xia Xiang came to support him and prove that he recognized his friend. Second, his father had a good impression of Xia Xiang, so that Qiu Xufeng could have a good relationship with Xia Xiang, and it would be best for the Qiu family to use it. Even if he couldn't, he had to maintain a good cooperative relationship. Third, he would become the deputy mayor of Baoshi after the New Year. It was not in vain for years. Therefore, he was praised by the family for his knowledge of using the power and leveraging his strength. In addition to being happy, he drank a few more drinks.

Compared with the above wedding events, the wedding has diluted a lot.
Chapter completed!