Shi Qin's last words touched Zhao Changshan very much. Even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about your wife and son...
Zhao Changshan's eyes slowly turned from confusion to determination, and he finally made a decision.
…
Leisurely days always pass so quickly.
After nearly half a month of negotiations, Guli finally reached an agreement with Lanhai City, and the two parties signed a long-term cooperation treaty. From the moment the treaty was signed, Guli's mission was successfully concluded.
After the mission is over, Gu Li's next step is to return to Lizhou City.
To be honest, Ma Xiaoyao really couldn't bear to let Gu Li go back, but he couldn't stop him...
The night before their separation, Ma Xiaoyao and Gu Li went crazy all night. They kept doing the most primitive movements without rest all night... The next day, after sending Gu Li away, Ma Xiaoyao suddenly became
I felt depressed, and it took a long time before my mood slowly recovered.
In the afternoon, Ma Xiaoyao returned to Dongcheng County by car. When he arrived in Dongcheng County, it was already dark and it was already time to get off work. Ma Xiaoyao did not go to the county government, but returned directly to his residence, and then led Lei Dazhuang out.
Had a hot hot pot meal.
…
A night of silence.
The next day, Ma Xiaoyao came to the county government early, drank a cup of tea, smoked a cigarette, and then concentrated on working.
"Crunch!"
The door of the office was pushed open, and secretary Wang Xiaolong walked in lightly: "Boss, Deputy County Magistrate Zhao is here. He said he wants to see you for something..." Wang Xiaolong spoke very softly, for fear of scaring Ma Xiaoyao. I have to say,
This Wang Xiaolong is still very careful.
"Zhao Changshan is here?" Ma Xiaoyao was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Let him come in."
Wang Xiaolong nodded, turned around and walked out. After a while, Wang Xiaolong led Zhao Changshan into the office. After pouring Zhao Changshan a cup of tea, Wang Xiaolong wisely left.
Ma Xiaoyao glanced at Zhao Changshan who looked haggard: "Deputy County Magistrate Zhao, you look very bad. Are you feeling unwell?"
"It's okay, I just haven't slept very well these past few days." Zhao Changshan shook his head slightly.
"Do you want to smoke?" Ma Xiaoyao took out a cigarette from the cigarette case and handed it to Zhao Changshan.
"Thank you." Zhao Changshan took the cigarette, lit it and started smoking.
Ma Xiaoyao also lit a cigarette and put it in his mouth: "Deputy County Magistrate Zhao, what do you want from me?" Seeing that Zhao Changshan just kept smoking and didn't speak, Ma Xiaoyao had no choice but to ask.
"Thank you!" Zhao Changshan was silent for a moment and said slowly.
Ma Xiaoyao was stunned: "Thank me? Thank me for what?"
"Uu..." Zhao Changshan exhaled a puff of smoke gently: "Thank you for arranging for my wife Shi Qin to go to work in the Finance Bureau, and also thank you for allowing my son Xiaohu to return to school."
"Oh, that's what you're talking about." Ma Xiaoyao smiled: "We are colleagues, so I should help you, so don't take it too seriously."
Zhao Changshan shook his head: "Deputy County Magistrate Ma...can you listen to what I say?"
"Of course." Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "You tell me, I'm listening."
Zhao Changshan took a few puffs of cigarette and said slowly: "You framed me and made Li Ming misunderstand me, which caused me a lot of trouble... I really hate you, but then you helped my wife arrange work and helped
My son has returned to school, and I feel a little grateful to you... Contradictory, I am really conflicted!"
"Deputy County Magistrate Zhao, you have been in the officialdom for so many years. You should understand the struggles here. In fact, there are some things that I am helpless about. I hope you can understand." Ma Xiaoyao sighed.
Zhao Changshan waved his hand: "Let the past things go by the way. I don't want to mention them anymore. From today on, I... will stand on the same front as you, and you will be the only one to follow your lead."
Ma Xiaoyao was stunned: "You...you're not kidding me, are you?"
"Do you look at me like I'm joking?" Zhao Changshan curled his lips.
"Haha..." Ma Xiaoyao suddenly burst into laughter: "Okay, okay, Deputy County Magistrate Zhao, I won't say much else. I just want to tell you this: You will never regret it if you cooperate with me!
You won’t suffer any loss!”
"I hope so." Zhao Changshan said noncommittally, "Okay, that's all I have to say. If there's nothing else, I'll go back first."
"Okay, are you free to have dinner tonight?" Ma Xiaoyao invited.
"I have something to do tonight, let's wait for another day." Zhao Changshan declined politely.
"Okay, let's wait another day." Ma Xiaoyao was not angry because of Zhao Changshan's rejection. Instead, he sent Zhao Changshan out of the office with a smile on his face. Watching Zhao Changshan leave, the corners of Ma Xiaoyao's mouth slowly raised.
Finally, Zhao Changshan was recruited. In this way, his own strength will be greatly increased, and similarly, Li Ming's strength will also be reduced.
Those who support Ma Xiaoyao now include County Party Committee Secretary Cheng Wenyong, County Party Committee Deputy Secretary Hua Dekai, Organization Director Zhuang Hu, and the newly returned deputy county magistrate Zhao Changshan. Those who support Li Ming include Propaganda Minister Yan Mingli, Political and Legal Committee Secretary Ye Xiaotian, Armed Forces
Minister Zhao Zilong, Deputy County Magistrate Luo Chuan, and Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Luo Mingzhang have always remained neutral.
After careful calculation, Ma Xiaoyao and Li Ming can only be tied at the moment. It is still difficult for Ma Xiaoyao to defeat Li Ming.
Ma Xiaoyao closed the door, turned around and walked to the desk, sat down on the office chair, skillfully took out a cigarette, lit it and started smoking. Ma Xiaoyao leaned on the back of the chair, smoking the cigarette while thinking in his mind
Secretly thinking about how to deal with Li Ming.
"Jingle Bell……"
A rapid ringing of the phone interrupted Ma Xiaoyao's thinking.
Ma Xiaoyao frowned, reached out and grabbed the microphone and put it to his ear: "Hello?"
"Xiaoyao, it's me." Cheng Wenyong's voice came from the microphone: "Li Ming came to see me just now. It was because of the issue of selecting the director of the county party committee office. Li Ming's attitude was very bad. I argued with him for a few words, and finally Li Ming
It is proposed to convene a standing committee meeting to allow the eleven county committee standing committee members to vote for the director of the county committee office."
"You agreed?" Ma Xiaoyao asked.
"I agreed." Cheng Wenyong breathed out: "Li Ming was aggressive and had a very bad attitude. In the end, I agreed out of anger."
"Oh..." Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "Just agree, I have almost prepared it recently."
"Xiaoyao, are you really ready?" Cheng Wenyong asked worriedly: "Now most of the Standing Committee members support Li Ming..."
"Haha..." Ma Xiaoyao said with a smile: "Secretary Cheng, just be optimistic, this time I will definitely make Li Ming embarrassed!"
"I hope you won't disappoint me then." Cheng Wenyong smiled.
"I will never let you down." Ma Xiaoyao smiled slightly.
The two chatted for a few words and then ended the call.
Ma Xiaoyao put down the microphone and chirped: "Li Ming, haven't you been very good lately? This time I will let you taste the feeling of being slapped in the face!"
…
After getting off work in the evening, Ma Xiaoyao received a call from Liu Siqi.
"Brother, I miss you so much." As soon as the call was connected, Liu Siqi began to express her longing for Ma Xiaoyao.
"Siqi, I miss you too." Ma Xiaoyao smiled.
"Really?" Liu Siqi sounded a little surprised.
"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?" Ma Xiaoyao said.
"Since you miss me, why don't you come abroad to see me?" Liu Siqi said.
Ma Xiaoyao's feet swayed and he almost fell down the stairs. He hurriedly stabilized his body and said with a wry smile: "Siqi... I'm very busy with work... and I have to apply for a passport to go abroad, which is quite troublesome..."
"Look how anxious you are, I just joked with you, and you actually took it seriously, haha..." Liu Siqi laughed.
The corner of Ma Xiaoyao's mouth twitched: "You girl..."
"Brother, how are you doing recently? Are you eating well? Are you sleeping well? Is your work going well?" Liu Siqi asked several questions in one go. In fact, it boils down to one question.
"Don't worry, I'm fine." Ma Xiaoyao said, "How are you doing recently? How is your father's treatment going?"
"It's not bad." Liu Siqi said: "My father's condition has been stabilized, and he relies on medicine every day to take care of his body... During this period of time, my father has been in a bad mood, and often feels alone in a daze. Later, a nurse from the hospital
After getting to know my father well, the two became good friends and talked about everything. Now that this nurse is chatting with him, my father's mood gradually improved and there were more smiles on his face."
"That's good." Ma Xiaoyao nodded.
The phone call lasted for more than half an hour before it ended. Ma Xiaoyao put away his phone, walked out of the office building quickly, and left the county government in a car.
…
By the time Ma Xiaoyao returned to his residence, it was already half past six in the evening.
"Brother Ma, you're back." Lei Dazhuang put down the TV remote control and stood up from the sofa.
"Well, let me wash my face, and then we will go out to eat." Ma Xiaoyao walked into the bathroom, washed his face with cold water, and then led Lei Dazhuang out of the house. After coming out of the family home, the two of them were nearby
We found a small restaurant, ordered a few side dishes and a bottle of liquor, and started eating and drinking while talking and laughing.
"Brother Ma, there will be a test at the driving school tomorrow." Lei Dazhuang said.
"Oh, really? Which exam is this?" Ma Xiaoyao asked casually.
"The second item, take the third item next month, and then you can get the certificate." Lei Dazhuang replied.
Ma Xiaoyao picked up a piece of hairtail and put it in Lei Dazhuang's bowl: "Are you sure?"
"Well, it should be no problem. I have been practicing very diligently these days, and the coach praised me for being smart, haha..." Lei Dazhuang grinned.
"That coach is quite discerning." Ma Xiaoyao picked up the wine glass: "Here, let's have a drink. I wish you a smooth pass in the exam tomorrow!"
Lei Dazhuang picked up the wine glass, touched it lightly with Ma Xiaoyao, and drank it all in one gulp.
Next, the two talked about some light topics and interesting things. They couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
