Returning to the small table under the big tree, Jian Xiuhua asked with concern: "Xiaofan, who's calling?"
I just vaguely heard Xiao Fan talking about cadre transfer on the phone, and also mentioned "Uncle Gui", which seemed to be an important matter. Xiao Zhan is more sensitive to such things, but he seldom communicates with his two sons. Jian Xiu Huashan
Understanding, I helped my husband ask this question.
Xiao Fan said: "He is the son of Director Gui Qingqiu. He said on the phone that comrades in the department had talked to Director Gui. There may be changes in work and they want to transfer Director Gui to work in the ministry. It has not been made clear yet.
The job arrangement may lead to marginalization.”
Xiao Zhan's face darkened slightly.
Jian Xiuhua said in surprise: "Gui Qingqiu's child called you to tell you this?"
It's no wonder that Jian Xiuhua was surprised. She knew that Gui Qingqiu was the deputy director of the Capital City Bureau, and he was also a second-generation son of a wealthy family. Mr. Gui and Mr. Jian, Xiao Fan's grandfather, had worked together for a while, and they had a certain friendship. However,
Both old men have passed away, and the Jian family and the Gui family do not have much contact.
It is relatively normal for the younger generations of the two families to interact with each other. The children of the aristocratic families in the capital city have formed small circles. However, Gui Qingqiu had to change his job, so his son hurriedly called Xiao Fan. Jian Xiuhua wanted to come, like this
Things really have nothing to do with Xiao Fan.
Can an unemployed deputy director of the Religious Administration Bureau manage such a thing?
Xiao Zhan said with a straight face: "Xiao Fan, just do your job with peace of mind and don't get involved in such things."
There is no doubt that Xiao Zhan believed that this call was made by Gui Qingqiu to Xiao Fan on behalf of his son, and he wanted to ask for help from the old Xiao family through Xiao Fan. However, for such a big matter, Gui Qingqiu did not go to the door to ask for help in person, but made such a roundabout way.
It would be too childish to express it euphemistically.
Xiao Zhan was an upright person, and he was very particular about rules and didn't like this kind of behavior.
What does it mean for Gui Qingqiu to be the old Xiao family? Anyone can control him?
Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Dad, you don't have to worry about this, I will take care of it."
"you?"
Xiao Zhan couldn't help but be startled.
"Um."
Xiao Fan didn't say much.
Xiao Tian interjected: "Brother, don't you think you can do something like this?"
His tone was full of surprise. He knew that his eldest brother was capable. He treated Ye Dawang and other cats like a child, and a cat he raised could scare a Tibetan Mastiff to the ground. He was really majestic and powerful.
But that's a different circle.
The old man of Xiao Guizi's family, Zhenger Bajing, is the top-ranking deputy director of the Capital City Bureau and a bureau-level cadre. In personnel arrangements at this level, even Xiao Zhan cannot directly interfere and must go through a series of operations to exert influence.
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Now Xiao Fan said that he would solve it, which is a bit unbelievable.
Because Xiao Fan said "solve", he seemed very confident.
Xiao Fan smiled slightly and said: "Everything in the world can be solved. The key is to see if you can find the right method."
Xiao Tian smiled and said, "Brother, isn't this too mysterious? Why don't you reveal some secrets?"
Xiao Zhan also looked over with concern. To be honest, Xiao Zhan is becoming more and more interested in everything about Xiao Fan. But due to his serious personality, he still has to put on the airs of his father, but some words are difficult to say out loud.
Inquiry.
Xiao Fan smiled and said: "Xiao Tian, there are some things that I can't do but can't say. Now it won't work if I say it."
Xiao Tian scratched his head.
Xiao Zhan's face darkened again.
In his eyes, Xiao Fan is just pretending to be mysterious, and he is still the same trick that Taoist gods talk about. This is the most difficult detour in Xiao Zhan's heart. As long as he thinks of Xiao Fan's "career", Xiao Zhan's heart
It is inevitable that there will be lumps.
The outlook on life and right and wrong developed over decades is by no means easy to change.
Xiao Fan glanced at me and stopped talking.
Xiao Zhan snorted and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Xiao Fan thought for a while and said cautiously: "Dad, during this period, grandpa is in good spirits and is handling many things personally. I have a suggestion..."
"you say."
Xiao Fan turned to the old man and said, "Grandpa, do you want to invite Uncle Ye back?"
The so-called Uncle Ye is Ye Qiyun, a powerful general promoted by Mr. Xiao. He is currently the secretary of the provincial party committee of a certain province. Like Xiao Zhan, he is the backbone of the Xiao clique.
The current general layout of the Xiao Clique is that there is a giant at the top who is the spokesperson, and the backbone is Xiao Zhan, Ye Qiyun and other senior provincial and ministerial officials in their fifties, plus some peripheral forces.
Because of the status of the giant, it is difficult for him to come forward in person for some matters, so Xiao Zhan is usually responsible for communication and discussion. However, Xiao Zhan's character is too rigid, and some things are not handled particularly well. And because of his special status, he is Mr. Xiao.
His own son and other comrades of the big faction, some things are hard to explain clearly.
This pivotal position is indeed very important.
A smile appeared on the corner of the old man's mouth, and he asked with interest: "Why do you want to invite your Uncle Ye back?"
There was an encouraging look in his eyes.
Xiao Fan said: "That's what I thought about it. My dad has been working in the central government for a long time, so why not exchange it with Uncle Ye? Now some new policies of the central government are being tested in various places. Do it well! It is a nationwide
Advanced experience.”!
The words were rather subtle, but the meaning was clear.
Now that the old man is personally paying attention to many things, Xiao Zhan's position as the "spokesperson" is not very critical. Moreover, it is somewhat inappropriate for the old man's opinions to be conveyed directly by Xiao Zhan. Ye Qiyun's character is better than Xiao Zhan's.
Zhan needs to be gentle and sophisticated in his methods. It is more suitable for him to come to Beijing to take over Xiao Zhan's current position than Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan has been in the central government for a long time and has offended too many people. It is better to move to another place and directly take charge of a province. As the saying goes, "The sky is high and the emperor is far away". Within a province, the secretary of the provincial party committee is the number one. Xiao Zhan has a stronger personality and only others
You have to adapt to him, not him to adapt to others.
This kind of strong character is easier to display locally, and it is easier to achieve results, but it offends far fewer people.
Xiao Fan suggested that his father should go out to "avoid the limelight" and run a province in a down-to-earth manner, so that he would have more say. In the past, the old man was in poor health, so Xiao Zhan could not leave Beijing casually. Now that the situation has changed, his strategy will naturally change.
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Xiao Zhan frowned, his expression serious.
However, since the old man is here, Xiao Zhan cannot express his opinions casually.
The old man sighed softly and looked at Xiao Fan with twinkling eyes.
"Xiao Fan, in fact, in our Xiao family, you are the one with the highest understanding... What a pity."
Xiao Zhan and Jian Xiuhua couldn't help but be horrified.
This is a very high praise from the old man.
If Xiao Fan had not become a monk and pursued an official career, his achievements in the future would be limitless. But now it is difficult to turn back. The current system and the general environment have determined this.
Xiao Fan smiled and said: "Grandpa knows everything. I will try my best to help Xiao Tian."
The old man nodded and said: "This makes sense. Only when a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend can we prosper. If you perform well, you may be able to give greater help to your father and Xiaotian."
"Um."
Xiao Fan nodded.
"liberation……"
Xiao Zhan quickly faced his father.
"You can communicate with Xiaofan more about some things in the future. After Xiaotian goes to Hongshan, don't always lecture him with a straight face. He is still young and there is a learning process for everything. I am in good health now.
I can help you as much as I want. However, birth, old age, illness and death are natural laws. No one can say how long I can help you. Only God knows."
The old man spoke slowly and in a very solemn tone.
"OK."
Xiao Zhan quickly nodded in agreement, but the shock in his eyes was difficult to conceal no matter what.
What the old man said today is equivalent to officially opening the "door" of the Xiao family to Xiao Fan. From now on, Xiao Fan is not only the grandson of the old man, he is Xiao Zhan's son, but also an important member of the "Xiao family" group.
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This is really a surprisingly important decision.
Xiao Tian has not thought that far yet. As the old man said, everything has a learning process. Now that his father has promised not to scold him with a straight face often in the future, Xiao Tian feels so happy in his heart and feels relaxed all over.
"Xiaofan, pay attention to your sense of propriety, and be aware that things will go as far as they go, and going too far is not enough."
The old man solemnly warned Xiao Fan again.
"It's grandpa, I remember it."
Xiao Fan also replied solemnly.
At noon, she stayed in the courtyard for lunch and ate with the old man. After finishing the meal, Jian Xiuhua called Xiao Fan aside and stopped talking.
Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Mom, if you have anything to say, just ask."
Jian Xiuhua hesitated for a moment, lowered her voice and asked: "Xiaofan, how come I heard that you are with a foreign girl? That girl still sings in a nightclub?"
Xiao Fan was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that the news about Agelina had already reached his mother's ears.
Seeing that Xiao Fan remained silent, Jian Xiuhua became even more worried and said: "Xiao Fan, Mom, let me tell you my attitude. This is absolutely not okay. Our Xiao Jian family is different from ordinary families. Marrying a foreign girl is not okay.
Not to mention working in that kind of place, absolutely not allowed!"
Xiao Fan smiled and said: "Mom, don't worry, I know what's going on."
Jian Xiuhua was obviously worried and said: "Xiaofan, I know you are very smart. Grandpa praised you just now. But you are still young. It is difficult for a young man to control such things. Mom knows this.
.Hurry up and break up with that foreign girl. Don't get involved. It will have a bad impact if word spreads, right? Besides, you are not young anymore. It's time to seriously talk about a girlfriend. How about you?
, Mom will find one for you, okay?"
"Don't worry. He has a good family background and is beautiful and sensible. Mom will definitely not treat her son badly, right?"
As if afraid that Xiao Fan would not agree, Jian Xiuhua said again.
"good."
Xiao Fan smiled and nodded, but he didn't shirk.
"Really? Okay, if you have this attitude, Mom will be happy."
Jian Xiuhua didn't expect her son to agree so readily, and couldn't help but be overjoyed, with a happy look on her face.