The most fundamental reason why I agreed to her was because of the help the old director had given me. {Free Novel} I remember my father once said something to me before he was alive: You must have a conscience. When others are going downhill, you should try to cheer them up.

When people go uphill, try to stay away.

I can't be that noble, but now the old director needs comfort, that's for sure. He has reached retirement age innocently in his life, but I hired him back and gave him a certain amount of power, which resulted in this

As a result, although I have no responsibility in this, as a friend, it is necessary to comfort him in such a situation. Warmth is needed between people, and the time when warmth can truly be reflected should be at this time

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I didn't drive because I thought I might drink a lot with my old director today. The driver didn't go back, but I didn't want to call him because it was my real private matter. It's best not to let him know about things like this.

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Although the driver is someone close to me, he can know some of my secrets, but not all of them. The same is true for my secretary.[

It was Chenchen who came to open the door for me. When she saw me, she immediately smiled at me beautifully. Her eyes looked more like Zhao Menglei today, because I found that there was a lot more tenderness in her eyes.

I suddenly smelled a strong aroma of wine coming from the room. It was the smell of Maotai liquor.

"He locked himself in the room and didn't want to come out," she said to me in a low voice.

I nodded. After entering, the old director's wife asked me to sit down very enthusiastically, and then started to chatter, "Director Feng, thank you so much for our old man's matter. He was also obsessed for a while before he did such a thing. This

The old man threw all his wine on the ground when he came back. Xiaochen and I swept it for a long time before cleaning it up. You smell it, this room is full of alcohol, I almost got drunk."

I was shocked, "What about the piece of wine? Where was the piece of wine that he received from someone else? He also threw it?"

The old lady shook her head, "That's not true."

I immediately laughed: This shows that he is still somewhat rational.

The old lady continued: "Director Feng, fortunately Xiaochen called you. I was so anxious today that I didn't know what to do. Thank you so much. Our old man really met a noble person. Without you to help him

If so, his life will be over..."

I didn't want to hear her continue nagging, so I hurriedly said: "The main reason is that the old director's problem is not very serious. It's fine now. Auntie, don't be so polite. The old director and I have known each other for many years, so of course I have to take care of his affairs.

Fortunately, Chenchen told me about this matter, otherwise they would have come and ransacked my house tomorrow, which would have had a huge impact."

The old lady turned pale with fright, and immediately went to Chenchen and said, "Xiaochen, you thought of Director Feng at the critical moment..."

Chenchen interrupted the old lady with a smile, "Mother, I am now the deputy mayor. Why do you still call him Director Feng?"

I hurriedly said: "That's just a title. Auntie, I'll go talk to the old director, or I'll ask him to go out for a few drinks later. Just leave it alone."

The old lady was immediately ready to run and knock on the door, but I stopped her and said, "I'll do it."

I immediately went to the closed door and knocked gently, "Old director, it's me. I'm Feng Xiao. Please open the door, and we'll go have a drink. What's the big deal? Now

Isn’t it over now? It’s okay, just go have a drink with me and you’ll feel better.”

The old director said inside: "Xiao Feng, I'm fine. Just leave me alone."

I couldn't help but laugh, "I know you're fine. Can I ask you something? Governor Huang asked me to convey a message to you. Open the door and I must tell you immediately."

I had to say this, and at this time, I also had a desire to express myself in front of Chenchen.

He finally opened the door. In front of me, his hair was all white, and I couldn't help but feel horrified.

The old lady also discovered this situation, and she immediately screamed out loud, "Old man, why did your hair turn gray in just a short time? Don't be confused!" [

Chenchen also looked at him in surprise.

The old director looked at us in astonishment. I hurriedly said: "It's okay. You look much more elegant now. Your hair used to be gray, which made you look older. You're much better now. How energetic do you look like this?"

Just like the old professor. Old director, let’s go and find a tavern to have a drink.”

He said: "I'm going to look in the mirror."

Then he went directly to the bathroom.

I smiled bitterly and said to the old lady: "For such a thing, you must first have a calm mind. What he needs most now is comfort, and he needs to be freed from that matter as soon as possible."

The old lady smiled bitterly and said, "Wasn't I shocked? He was fine when he came back, but why did his hair turn white in a short while? This old man has never encountered such a thing in his life. It must be

Terrified."

Chenchen said hurriedly from the side: "Auntie, please stop talking. Let Mayor Feng go have a drink with him. He will have a way to persuade uncle."

I said: "I'll do my best."

At this time, the old director came out and said, "Let's go. It's better now. There's no need to dye your hair in the future."

I found that his mental state was really getting better at this time. Just now, the moment he opened the door, I found that the corners of his eyebrows were drooped, and his face had a completely downcast look. But not now

Much the same, he returned to a basically normal state within a short period of time.

I immediately knew why

In fact, what the old director cares about most is his reputation. After he was taken away by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, the first thing he thought of was that something must have happened to him. Of course he knew the value of the Maotai liquor, so

He also knew what kind of outcome he might face. Under such circumstances, he felt at ease because he had to bear corresponding responsibilities for what he had done. Even if he was imprisoned, he would have to accept it.

But he didn't expect that he would be fine and would be released soon. That's how people are, after they have hope, they will have more ideas. At this time, the old director suddenly thought of his reputation, and for a while

I still take this issue too seriously.

It is normal for him to take this issue very seriously, because he cares too much about his reputation. Perhaps, he was thinking about this issue just now when he locked himself in the room alone, and it was precisely because of this that he

All my hair turned gray in an instant.

Buddha said: If you let go, you will have it.

But we are always unable to let go, so we have many worries. At this moment, he seems to have let go of part of it.

In fact, I can't let go, but I haven't encountered the same problems as him, so I can be indifferent. So I can go drink with him and comfort him.

As ordinary people, we don’t need to give up everything. What we need is to be indifferent.

The old director and I went downstairs together, and then we took a taxi to the riverside, where we still had the same fish farm, the same private room, the same pot of fish, and then some food and drinks. There was also a bottle of Maotai.

"I don't drink this stuff," he said immediately after seeing the bottle.

I immediately laughed and said, "Old director, why are you so confused? What's wrong with drinking? Many things are caused by our temporary greed."

He was startled, and immediately sighed and said: "Xiao Feng, I have lived to such an old age, why can't I understand my life better than you? It's a pity that I have all the wine."[

I smiled and said: "Old director, you are wrong again. Those wines are a pity, but they take away your troubles? It's okay. I will find you some bottles of good wine in a few days. I gave them to you,

Just feel free to collect it and drink it, because I don't need to bribe you."

He said: "Okay. Open it, let's drink!"

I smiled and said: "Let's drink!"

The two of us drank a bottle of wine, a bottle of Maotai. Then I told him what Governor Huang asked me to tell him, "Send the wine to the Discipline Inspection Commission of the Provincial Education Commission tomorrow."

He said: "I will send it."

I felt completely relieved because he was truly calm inside.

To be precise, our drink was a psychological therapy session for him. I specially asked for Moutai in order to make him face what had happened. He accepted it, which means that he truly

Go face it. In fact, there is a kind of letting go called facing it calmly. This is what I suddenly realized at this moment.

I asked him to send the wine to the Discipline Inspection Commission of the Provincial Education Commission tomorrow, and he immediately agreed without any hesitation. This already showed that he no longer cares about his reputation at this moment. If he does something wrong, he will do something wrong.

His heart has become calm and indifferent.

To be honest, I can comfort him and provide him with psychological counseling. But I know that if I face such a thing, I may not be able to do it as well as he does. Maybe I will never be able to extricate myself.

Therefore, I admire him very much in my heart.

Any person, as long as he has a strong heart, is worthy of admiration.

Later, I took a taxi to take him home. It was already midnight when I arrived at his house. He was already a little drunk. I guess it was also love.

Because of emotions.

Chenchen was still there, and she looked at me gratefully, "Come in and sit."

I shook my head, "No. I have to go home. I have something to do tomorrow."

She looked at me, as if she was hesitant to speak. I immediately asked her, "Is there anything else?"

She was startled for a moment, then shook her head and said: "It's okay. You can go back and rest early. Thank you."

I smiled at her, then turned and left. Maybe it was because of the drink, but I felt so light on my feet.

The next night, we hosted a banquet for Governor Huang at a five-star hotel in the provincial capital. Secretary Chen and I were waiting outside the hotel early.

Governor Huang arrived on time at 6:30, and he was accompanied by the deputy secretary-general who contacted him, and his secretary.

After the meeting, Governor Huang took the initiative to shake hands with us. I felt that his palms were a little moist. Maybe he had not had a good rest last night. I suddenly thought of Udon plums, and I felt a sense of emotion in my heart.

We really only talked about work at the wine table, mainly about some issues in the reform of state-owned enterprises in Shangjiang City, including project establishment and some issues related to banks.

Secretary Chen reported carefully, but Governor Huang's reply was very clear. In short, it was one sentence: the province will provide strong support.

After dinner, Secretary Chen invited Governor Huang to drink tea. Governor Huang shook his head and said, "Let's do it some other time. I've been too busy lately and I'm feeling a little unwell. You're busy too. I've said everything that needs to be said. You follow the provincial regulations."

Just do it with bold spirit."

Secretary Chen nodded and said: "We will work hard to do a good job. Leaders, please rest assured. Governor Huang, can you take a step to speak? I have something else I want to report to you alone."
To be continued...