If you cheat, money will follow

In the evening, after dinner, Jiang Zhicheng rarely had time, so he specially asked Chang Le to go for a walk.

The two crossed the road outside the community, came to the playground of a nearby school, and circled around the playground track.

Jiang Zhicheng said: "Chang Le, where did you and Jiang Xia go to play today?"

Chang Le said: "I went to meet friends, had a meal, and then walked around Houhai."

Jiang Zhicheng said: "There must be a lot of people."

Chang Le said: "Yes, there are huge crowds of people. I don't see much in the scenery, it's all people."

Jiang Zhicheng said: "It's like this every year. The slightly famous scenic spots within the 6th Ring Road are full of people. If you want to be quiet, you have to go to the suburbs. It's very deserted during the Chinese New Year."

Chang Le said: "After all, it is the center of the country. Everyone wants to come and see it."

Jiang Zhicheng said, "Yes. When you talk about meeting friends, are they the Zheng family and the Jiang family?"

Chang Le said: "Yes, it's them."

"They are older than you, right? Can you get along with them?"

"It's okay. We have a common language. They are also very low-key and not very arrogant."

"That's because they are older now and have been teased by their father. In the early years, they were a pair of demon kings who gave everyone a headache."

"They told me that after Jiang Zhenjun was sent to the army by his father, his whole person changed. Zheng Peng was led by Jiang Zhenjun."

"Yes, in the early years, your Aunt Xia's family also had several similar masters. At that time, their family was more powerful than the Zheng family and Jiang family now." Jiang Zhicheng continued:

"The old man of the Xia family has seen far and clearly. He has made a series of contraction arrangements and adjusted all the descendants of the Xia family in many key positions. The obedient ones will be sent to schools, hospitals, and scientific research units, and the disobedient ones will be kicked out directly."

"It was precisely because of this series of arrangements that the Xia family quickly went from prosperity to obscurity. At that time, many people couldn't understand and thought that Mr. Xia was an old fool who did this to destroy the Great Wall."

"Later on, a lot of things happened, and a series of things happened one after another. Many people were affected and have been unable to recover since. But the Xia family, on the other hand, had little impact."

"At this time, many people understood Mr. Xia's intentions. He is not seeking fame and fortune, but only long-term interests. His methods are wise."

Chang Le said: "It's for peace of mind."

Jiang Zhicheng said: "Yes, your Aunt Xia told me that his grandfather wanted the family to be safe and sound. After all, there is no reason for everlasting prosperity. The decline of prosperity is an eternal truth."

"What's interesting is that the old man also set a rule back then. When it comes to the marriage of his children, marriages are strictly prohibited. They are all free to fall in love, as long as their wealth is clean."

"It is also this rule that allowed me to marry your Aunt Xia. It is also this rule that many people are very friendly to the Xia family, haha."

Chang Le said: "Uncle, I understand what you mean."

Jiang Zhicheng nodded and said: "As long as you understand, you have to keep a good distance and sense of proportion. On some uncertain issues, ask your father more, or you can ask me."

"Your father is a very well-educated man. He was suppressed by Lei Bao and wasted a long time, but he has always maintained an optimistic attitude."

"I don't think I can do this. In fact, your father and I can think of the thoughts in your mind, and the starting point is good. But you have to remember that there are too many Chenghui, so you have to work hard."

Chang Le said: "Yes, I understand, and I will be cautious."

Jiang Zhicheng: "Okay, don't have too much psychological burden. People of our generation have experienced many things and like to think about things and people in complicated ways. In fact, it is not always possible to maintain sincerity and scale in interactions between people. bad thing."

"Do you know why your father and I settled the matter between you and Jiang Xia so early?"

Chang Le said: "During lunch, Zheng Peng and Jiang Zhenjun both mentioned it to me."

Jiang Zhicheng said with a smile: "Do you think that if you make the equity structure so complicated, others won't know about it? Senior executives don't look at equity, they only look at the results."

Chang Le said: "Actually, I didn't want to hide it, I just didn't want everyone to know about it."

Jiang Zhicheng: "It's considered the right thing to do. Money and silk can move people's hearts. Even the Zheng family and the Jiang family, who have always been responsible, can be tempted by this, let alone others."

Chang Le said: "Uncle, I understand what you mean. On personal issues, I will listen to your arrangements."

Jiang Zhicheng said: "We can't talk about arrangements. Your father and I are not old feudal people. When it comes to relationships, if you like it, you like it, if you don't like it, you don't like it. You can't force it."

"Your father and I are just providing an opportunity. If we can negotiate and go forward, of course everyone will be happy. If we can't negotiate, there is no need to force it, and it will not affect the relationship between our two families."

"Um……"

…………

The second day of the holiday, Yangcheng County.

He Jianmin suddenly summoned team members and held a temporary meeting.

The members all thought that something major had happened and that urgent and temporary research was needed. As a result, the research was all about daily and routine work that could be done without special research.

However, at the meeting, He Jianmin's image showed an aging look, which was very different from the past.

In the past, He Jianmin always wore a slicked back hair, neat shirts and trousers, showing up to various occasions meticulously and full of passion.

Today, He Jianmin's gray hair was messy and huddled together.

There were a lot of bloodshot eyes, and his shirt wasn't even tucked into his pants.

Observant people also noticed that the socks were of different colors.

Many of the attendees were thinking about this secretly.

After the meeting, other members left, and He Jianmin left Chang Xueqin alone and came to the office.

He Jianmin asked his secretary to go first, closed the door himself, lit a cigarette, and started talking while puffing away smoke.

"Study, if nothing else happens, this should be the last time I chair a meeting."

Chang Xueqin was surprised when he heard this, and his expression was the same, waiting for what He Jianmin would say next.

"You should work harder and try to sit in my position. Once you reach this position, it shouldn't be a big problem for you to move up to the next level. Unfortunately, I can't speak."

"..."

He Jianmin didn't care whether Chang Xueqin answered the call or not. He only needed an audience, one with no conflict of interest and a good relationship.

"Now I look back on my life. I am very proud of my work and owe nothing to anyone. From being a township secretary, deputy township head, township head, to today's secretary of Yangcheng County, I have taken one step at a time, and there has been no luck in every step. There is an element of luck, and every step is done with real work performance.”

"However, I owe a lot to my son He Kai and my late wife. If I ask myself, I owe a lot."

"If it weren't for me, He Kai wouldn't have lost his mother so early, wouldn't have rebelled like this so early, and wouldn't have neglected discipline and fallen to this point today."

"At this point today, I don't have the ability to protect him. I can't even protect myself. Hey! I'm so incompetent!"

When he said the last three words, He Jianmin looked up at the ceiling with endless melancholy.

"People outside say he is the second generation ancestor. That's because they don't understand the situation, the cause and effect, and are talking nonsense."

"I don't know about my own son. He is not the second generation ancestor. He is just too simple and impulsive, and can easily be taken advantage of."

Chang Xueqin nodded: "I know something about the situation. This kid, He Kai, has a good heart, is very kind, and has courage."

"Thank you. He was too courageous this time. He hurt himself and became a bad person even if he wasn't a bad person."

Chang Xueqin asked: "Secretary, what happened?"

He Jianmin waved his hand: "Listen to what I have to say."

"Xueqin, you and I have worked together for a while, and I really appreciate you. I have read your resume. You are a practical person who focuses on economic construction, not those who are empty-headed, do nothing all day long, and brag everywhere. thing."

"So, I am very happy that the city arranged for you to join my team. Over the past year, you have indeed done a lot of practical things."

"But your biggest problem is that the higher-ups don't know what you are doing. You just bury your head in the work and don't look up at the road."

"In this current environment and background, looking up at the road is far more effective than burying your head in work. They say gold will always shine, but gold is artificially buried in the soil. How can this light shine?"

"Of course, everyone has their own principles for doing things. This is just my personal suggestion for your reference."

Chang Xueqin said: "I have learned a lesson, secretary."

"Actually, looking back now, maybe you were right. It would be nice not to shine, haha."

Chang Xueqin asked: "Is there no room for maneuver?"

"Room for maneuver?" He Jianmin laughed bitterly at himself: "No one is talking to me. Where is the space and leeway? This time the other party has made it clear that they will completely uproot us."

Chang Xueqin: "..."

"Xueqin, I leave you alone today mainly because I want to ask you or ask you for something."

Chang Xueqin said: "Secretary, you are serious. Just say it."

"After I left, I wanted to ask you to help me take care of my wife and daughter. Over the years, they have indeed been honest people and I did not involve them. I have also offended a lot over the years. People don’t want or want them to be bullied because of me.”

Chang Xueqin said: "Secretary, I understand. Don't worry, their lives, studies and work should not be disturbed."

"Thank you. I've been thinking about who to ask for my help these past few days, and finally I thought of you...Hey!"