Gu Yunzhi smiled and said: "My grandfather is a very famous rice merchant in Nancy, to my father's generation, his business scope expanded to porcelain, and the business is becoming more and more prosperous in his hands. Zhang Yang said to Gu Jiatong: "No wonder the network business is doing so well, it turns out to be genetic!" ”

Gu Yun knew: "I don't have any business cells!" If it is heredity, it is also passed down from generation to generation! ”

Zhang Yang said: "Secretary Gu is a person who does big things, not small business, you are a person who controls the overall situation, and the sustained and stable development of Pinghai's economy is your credit!" Gu Yunzhi laughed: "You kid has a sweet mouth!" ”

Walk along the wooden staircase to the second floor, the stairs are brand new, the upstairs maintains the style of the past, there is a bench near the window, Gu Yun knows: "This is called a beauty, the old society lady sits here and watches the scenery outside, the entire Xiqiao lock is only our family, I can't imagine that it is still intact!" Gu Jiatong sat on it, and Zhang Yang helped her take a photo. Gu Yunzhi, who was taking pictures, had already gone to the backyard.

Zhang Yang saw Gu Yunzhi walking away, and only then did he dare to say: "If you change into an ancient costume and sit here, you really can't tell what era it is!" Gu Jiatong smiled: "Do you like ancient beauties?" Zhang Yang said slyly: "Whether ancient or modern, beauty is common!" ”

Gu Jiatong didn't know the experience of this guy, and whispered: "Lust, even the attention of the ancients dares to fight!" ”

Zhang Daguan secretly said in his heart: "Don't say it's an idea, I've done it too!" Thinking of this, I couldn't help but think of the appearance of Chun Xueqing in my mind, and I suddenly felt a sense of loss in my heart.

Zhang Yang's sudden sinking attracted Gu Jiatong's attention, and she caught the sadness in Zhang Yang's eyes, which was rarely seen in Zhang Yang's body. Gu Jiatong held Zhang Yang's hand and said, "Do you have something on your mind?" ”

Zhang Yang woke up and said with a smile: "No, I'm thinking, if we lean on this beauty, what is the taste?" Gu Jiatong's face was flushed with shame, and he said, "Shameless!" Gu Yunzhi's voice came from below. The two walked down, and Gu Yunzhi looked at the plantain and pothos in the backyard, with a look of joy on his face. Gu Jiatong walked over and grabbed his father's arm: "Dad, do you like it?" ”

Gu Yunzhi nodded and said, "You have done a good job of repairing this yard!" Gu Jiatong smiled: "The surprise is still to come!" ”

The surprise she said was on both sides, the houses on both sides of the Gu family's old mansion were also bought by Gu Jiatong, and the house on the right side was extremely damaged, so the renovation of the courtyard was almost equivalent to reconstruction.

Although the Gu family's old house is well preserved, the layout of the house is no longer suitable for living, considering the life of his father after retirement, Gu Jiatong simply rebuilt an antique small building, with six rooms below and four rooms above, and the facilities inside are quite modern.

When Gu Jiatong took his father to visit the residence, Zhang Yang used the herbs he brought to clean up the Gu family's mansion from the inside out, this is to prevent more poisonous insects, and after smoking everywhere, Zhang Yang poured the grass ashes again.

At this time, it was already time for lunch, Gu Jiatong came over to bring tea to Zhang Yang, asked him to rest for a while, and went to the Gufeng Inn together.

Gu Jiatong was still apprehensive about the toxicity of the seven-star centipede, and said with some worry: "Is it really okay?" ”

Zhang Yang said with a smile: "Don't worry, it's okay, I sprinkled some seeds of star bamboo flowers by the way, and when the flowers bloom next year, there will be few mosquitoes." Gu Jiatong said: "My dad likes it here, I think he is really ready to stay for a long time!" ”

Zhang Yang smiled and said: "Xiaoqiao Liushui people, such a place is difficult to find in today's society, I think your father should enjoy life after he retires." ”

Gu Yunzhi changed into a Chinese-style silk Tang suit, put on round cloth shoes, and came down from the upstairs with a smile, and the secretary of the provincial party committee quickly entered the role of ordinary people. Gu Yun knew: "Let's go, go out to eat!" Fu Yang looked Gu Yunzhi up and down.

Gu Yunzhi saw the stunned look in his eyes, and said with a smile: "What, is it a little uncomfortable to look at my dress?" Zhang Yang said honestly: "It's not that I'm not adapting, it's that I'm not adapting!" ”

Gu Yun knew: "I was also a little uncomfortable when I first changed in, but when I looked in the mirror, I felt that this was me, and it was much easier to walk when I changed into clothes." ”

Zhang Yang said: "I can immediately adapt to civilian life after stepping down from the position of secretary of the provincial party committee, I think our China is so big, but there is only one secretary Gu." ”

Gu Yunzhi smiled and said: "What I admire the most is the officials of the United States, today is the president" After leaving office tomorrow, you will be able to find your place immediately, you can ride a bicycle, you can chat with the neighbors, you can go to the street to buy vegetables and bargain with people, this is called real life!"

Zhang Yang said: "I agree with Secretary Gu's words, our Chinese officials are different from other countries, as long as they are officials, they will be officials, even if they are not officials, but they can't be lost." Gu Jiatong quietly gave Zhang Yang a look, how did this sound a bit of an insinuation to the old man. Gu Yunzhi laughed, he nodded and said: "Yes, many people have become officials and remember how to be a person, if people can't do well, how can they be good officials?" ”

Zhang Yang had a kind of reverence for Gu Yunzhi from the bottom of his heart, stepping down from such a high position, being able to have such a mentality is definitely not something that everyone can do.

The three of them went out of the door, and a deflated old lady was looking at this side, and when she saw Gu Yunzhi, a smile suddenly bloomed on her face: "You are an immortal, right?" ”

Changsheng is Gu Yunzhi's nickname, and he doesn't know much anymore, Gu Yunzhi walked over with a smile: "Grandma Xu, it's me!" Your old body is still so tough! ”

Grandma Xu excitedly held Gu Yunzhi's hand and said, "Okay, okay, I heard Jiatong say that you want to go back to your hometown to live a few days ago, and you're really here!" ”

Gu Yunzhi smiled: "Yes, come over and have a look first, and officially move here in two days, and never leave again!" ”

Grandma Xu nodded again and again: "Okay!" Good! Our hometown people are looking forward to it, you are our great talent who has gone out in the west, and you have added glory to our hometown! ”

The old lady walked to Gu Jiatong again, Gu Jiatong often came to Xiqiao some days because of the repair of the house, and she was already very familiar with these villagers, she said hello to Grandma Xu, Grandma Xu looked at Zhang Yang and said with a smile: "This is your man?" A question made Gu Jiatong's face flush.

Zhang Yangxin said that I am Jiatong's man, but this identity cannot be disclosed, he smiled: "Hello, Aofan! "This guy didn't say yes, and he didn't say no, let the old lady take care of it herself.

Gu Yunzhi walked along the stone road next to the river to the ancient style inn, Gu Jiatong and Zhang Yang followed behind her, Zhang Yang found that although Secretary Gu said that he wanted to return to the basics and return to civilian life, he was still full of aura when he raised his hands and feet, which was by no means something that could be changed in a short period of time.

Gu Yunzhi soon realized that it was difficult for him to enjoy the life of ordinary people because he saw an acquaintance.

The mayor of Nancy, Xia Boda, was greeting him, Xia Boda smiled happily, and he said from afar: "Secretary Shuo! You're back in Nancy so soon! ”

Gu Yunzhi really couldn't figure out how Xia Boda knew that he had returned to his hometown, he looked at his daughter a little confused, Gu Jiatong hurriedly confessed: "Dad, don't look at me, I didn't tell Uncle Xia!" ”

Xia Boda said: "Secretary Gu, since I knew the news that you were going to come back to settle down, I specially greeted the people from the Xiqiao Scenic Management Office, as long as you come back, call me immediately, haha, someone notified me as soon as you arrived in Xiqiao just now, am I not powerful?" ”

Gu Yunzhi smiled helplessly: "I really can't be pure if I want to be quiet, you!" In the Ming Dynasty, it was a good material to dry brocade clothes. Xia Boda is a cadre he picked up, and he has followed him for many years, and the two are also teachers and friends.

Xia Boda was very happy to see the old leader. Gu Yunzhi pointed to the ancient style inn in front of him and said, "Since you're here, let's eat together!" ”

When they came to the Ancient Wind Inn, Zhang Yang noticed that there were people looking at them in the distance, and Ying Mou had followed Xia Boda. Xia Boda had a very clear understanding of Gu Yunzhi's temperament, and knew that he didn't like to be lively, and he didn't like to get along with strangers, so he didn't let others follow.

Entering the ancient style inn, he found that there were not many diners in the restaurant, they sat down at the table near the window on the second floor, Gu Yunzhi ordered a few dishes, but found that Xia Boda had already prepared, and soon the waiter put a table full of dishes, Gu Yunzhi was a little unhappy in his heart, he said in a low voice: "Xiao Xia, you arranged it before?" ”

Xia Boda figured out Gu Yunzhi's thoughts very thoroughly, he knew that today's arrangement made Gu Yunzhi unhappy, and hurriedly explained: "I heard that you are coming, I am very happy, so I rushed over and prepared a little side dish for Secretary Gu to wash the dust." ”

Gu Yun knew: "You obviously know that I don't like it!" ”

Xia Boda said: "Secretary Gu, don't think about it, I invited you to this meal out of my own pocket to pick you up and wash the dust, there is no other meaning." "Gu Jiacun" sighed and said, "You, I can't be quiet if I want to, really!" ”

Xia Boda came to meet Gu Yunzhi, it was sincere, if it were not for Gu Yunzhi's care and promotion, he would not have today's position, Xia Boda wanted to let Gu Yunzhi understand in this way that no matter whether he was in office or not, his respect for him would never be reduced by half a point.

Zhang Yang saw that Xia Boda still had something to talk to Gu Yunzhi, so he ate a few bites and followed Gu Jiatong to visit the scenery on the little sister.

After Zhang Yang and Gu Jiatong left, Xia Boda brought Gu Yunzhi a glass of wine: "Secretary Gu, are you planning to live in Xiqiao for a long time?" Gu Yun knew: "With this plan, when people are old, they always want to return to their roots." ”

Xia Boda said: "Although Xiqiao is a newly developed tourist area, the living environment here is not very good, and the surrounding supporting facilities are also very backward, it is better to go to Nancy to live, the development of Shadow Lake is good, I will arrange a villa for you by the Shadow Lake." ”

Gu Yunzhi frowned, although Xia Boda said this sentence was full of sincerity, and it also had the flavor of gratitude and retribution, but Gu Yunzhi was uncomfortable in his heart, he reminded Xia Boda: "Boda, you are now the mayor of Nancy, your every move is related to the interests of all the citizens of Nancy, and you can't relax your requirements for yourself." Xia Boda said: "Secretary Gu, don't worry, I remember all the things you taught me."

Gu Yun knew: "There's nothing to teach, after working for so many years, you have a lot of work experience, you have seen how I did things in the past, as for how much you can understand, it's all up to you."

Shaboda kept nodding.

Gu Yun knew: "After coming to Nancy, is the work going well?" ”

Speaking of work, Xia Boda couldn't help but sigh: "Accurate! In the past, I followed Secretary Gu on every side, and I was used to seeing the battles in the officialdom, I thought I had seen all the storms, but after I really worked independently, I found that I was a bystander in the past, and once I entered the bureau, many things were far more complicated and tricky than what I saw! Gu Yunzhi smiled: "Don't complain to me, I'm just a grass farmer now!" ”

Xia Boda said: "I'm just talking, Secretary Gu, I finally understand why you didn't let me out in the first place." ”

Gu Yun knew: "You are very smart and good at observing words and feelings, which is your advantage, but you lack the initiative in handling things, and you may have been working by my side in the past, which has caused your dependence and lack of ability to take charge of yourself, once you come to work in the place, your shortcomings will be revealed." Gu Yunzhi paused and said, "I'll send you a few words, do more things and talk less!" Nancy's leadership is still relatively reasonable, Xu Guangran and Chang Lingkong are very capable cadres, if you want to be a good leader, you can't stare at the power of others, but based on yourself, use the power in your hands, how to bring greater well-being to the people is your primary consideration. ”

Xia Boda looked at Gu Yunzhi, and felt an indescribable loss in his heart, from today Gu Yunzhi officially retired from the position of secretary of the provincial party committee, which means that he has lost one of the biggest political backers from now on, in the eyes of anyone, Xia Boda is Gu Yunzhi's descendant, his power and status are given by Gu Yunzhi, after Gu Yunzhi retires, his political career will enter a plateau.

Xia Boda does not believe that a man of the year in Pinghai politics can adapt to this huge economic difference, and can he really accept this ordinary people's life?

Although Zhang Yang believed that Gu Yunzhi could adapt to this change of role, he did not believe that Gu Yunzhi could get the purity he wanted in Xiqiao, and since Xia Boda could find it, other cadres in Nancy could also find it.

Gu Jiatong also had the same thoughts as Zhang Yang, and she said softly: "I always feel that my father can't be clean when he comes back." ”

Zhang Yang said with a smile: "I just said that our Chinese officialdom is different from foreign countries, after people become officials, not only have they changed, but other people's views of you have also changed, and people will always treat you as a cadre, in fact, our China should be divided into 57 nationalities, and officials should be listed as a separate nation!" Gu Jiatong was laughed by his whimsy: "Don't engage in ethnic discrimination!" ”

Zhang Yang said: "People's psychology is very delicate, when you were an official, everyone was in awe of you, but once you have no official position, people will feel that you are not angry now?" That is, a common man, in short, you become an official for a day, and you will be branded as an official for life, in our China, it is difficult to become an ordinary person from an official again! It's so hard! ”

Gu Jiatong said: "So I never want my father to come here to live here for a long time, just come and see it occasionally!" Zhang Yang said: "I'll tell you the truth, don't be angry!" Gu Jiatong nodded.

Zhang Yang said: "Your father said that he had adapted, but he didn't adapt, he has been the secretary of the provincial party committee for a long time, and he forgot how to be a common man!" ”

Gu Jiatong's phoenix eyes widened and said, "Don't talk about my dad!" ”

Zhang Yang smiled: "I told you not to be angry!" ”

Gu Jiatong sighed and said, "If I really let my dad stay on this little baby, I really won't let go of lu+'1."

It didn't take long for Gu Yunzhi to understand that it was difficult for him to be idle here, at least in front of him, the secretary of the provincial party committee who had just retired, still had the official authority that could not be dispersed, Xia Boda was the first, and then the secretary of the party committee, the mayor of the town, the director of the landscape management office, and the villagers who came to report the situation. For a whole afternoon, Gu Yunzhi was busy with reception:. '。 ：“…… Two! '\} visitor, he finally realizes that the idea of wanting to live here for a long time only exists"; Ten '!. "So when Secretary Gu sent away a few villagers who complained about social injustice, he said to,:; 、！ Above. '； J said: "Let's go back!" "Benzene?" "Let's talk about it later!"

Gu Yunzhi only stayed in Xiqiao for eight hours, and his loss was obviously written on his face, although Xiqiao Gu Feed was boastful, but this purity did not belong to him.

Gu Jiatong sat in the back seat with his father, held his father's arm, leaned on his father's shoulder with a pretty face, and said softly: "Dad, why don't I accompany you to live in Beijing for a while?" ”

Gu Yunzhi understood what his daughter meant, and now he wanted to be calm, so he had to leave Pinghai, and he said in a low voice: "Beijing is not bad, you can visit old friends, you can take a look at Yangyang, and go to see Mingjian by the way!" ”

Anyone who leaves their familiar position will experience short-term loss and confusion, even if he is as wise as Shuo Yunzhi, although his subsequent reaction will come later than others.

The reason why Gu Jiatong proposed to go to Beijing was to think that his father could be truly purified during the period after his retirement, so that his psychology would have a smooth transition.