The next successor to the Temple of Heaven is Gong Mingcheng, who is just forty years old this year.
He also has a nickname called "Li Bai".
But to be honest, this person has no talent or talent for poetry.
This nickname is not a good one. It was originally a nickname that was imposed on him when he joined the queue to become an educated youth.
The origin of this nickname is actually because Gong Beihai stretched his hips too much when jumping in line.
I think back then, while others were getting up quickly, taking three minutes to wash up, and ten minutes to wash up, and rush to the fields, he sang a hymn long and short to the pink morning glow on the horizon.
Therefore, he always holds back the collective and is angrily criticized by the collective as a backward element.
In addition, this educated youth "Li Bai" also has quite a lot in common with the great poet of the Tang Dynasty in terms of not recognizing his talents.
After all, in a special year, he was brought down by Lao Tzu and fell into bad luck, so he was reduced to a barren mountain village, living a life like "a down-and-out phoenix is not as good as a chicken". How could he not have any complaints in his heart?
Although he dared not show it on the surface, he was extremely resistant to the work of repairing the earth emotionally. Gong Mingcheng was often criticized by the production team leader for sighing at the moon and moaning for no reason.
He was not allowed to smoke in the educated youth camp, and no one was willing to work with him, so he was almost isolated by the educated youth.
It can be said that he is a burden that everyone dislikes, and a doormat that everyone can criticize.
But this guy is indeed lucky. He is one of the first people in the "movement" to jump out of the quagmire.
Not even two years after being decentralized, this guy was reinstated to his father's official position and returned to the capital from the barren countryside to go to university.
Then he successfully graduated as a worker, peasant, and soldier college student and was assigned to work in the tourism department.
From then on, the career was bright and green, and I was promoted almost every year, gradually reaching the position of Deputy Director.
If he hadn't been the oldest son in the family, all the brothers and sisters would have needed to be blessed by their father.
And his good father retired a few years ago.
It is not impossible for him to get a straight life at the age of forty.
So it is conceivable that as time has passed, the attitude of those educated youths who once joined the team with him would definitely be different if they saw him again now.
If I could hear him reciting poetry in public again, I am afraid I would be inexplicably excited and use all the words that could be used to praise him, fearing that it would not be sincere enough.
What is this called?
This is called learning mathematics, physics and chemistry well, it is better to have a good father.
No, let’s not talk about anything else, just talk about the present moment.
Even though I am retiring at home and no longer within the system, many of his old comrades are still in office and still cherish the feelings of comradeship in the past.
At certain critical times, these interpersonal relationships can still play a special role.
For example, Gong Mingcheng got the top job at the Temple of Heaven Park by relying on his father's favor.
Otherwise, if someone else had dared to think like this, he would have been scolded by the old principal for not taking it seriously, and he would have been slapped a few times by the old principal with a hot temper.
Anyway, stealing the chicken will end up losing the rice, and it will definitely be embarrassing. This is the reason why most people covet this piece of fat but dare not take action.
Only his biological father, who had saved the old director's life, could make his famously stubborn old comrade change his original intention.
Even though he already had a favorite candidate for his successor, even though he rejected countless people, he still gave him the opportunity to ascend to the top.
So for this reason, when Gong Mingcheng learned that the old principal was hospitalized due to illness after the year, he had to go to the hospital not only for his father, but also for himself to take a good look at the noble man who supported him.
After all, the Temple of Heaven Park is no longer what it used to be, and has long become a reform star in the national tourism industry.
With such a solid stepping stone as the foundation, he is quite confident that during his tenure, he will successfully promote the Temple of Heaven Park to become a national tourist attraction comparable to Beihai and the Forbidden City.
If he can really do it, his career ceiling will be automatically upgraded to the director level.
In his opinion, there is no more reliable and faster promotion method in the entire tourism system than this.
At noon on March 10, 1988, when Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko boarded the plane to Japan, Gong Mingcheng also walked into the inpatient department of Friendship Hospital.
The old director was reading newspapers in his bed, that day's "People's Daily" and "Guangming Daily".
Through the reading glasses on the bridge of his nose, this old man with half-white hair was concerned about national affairs and the latest changes in society between the lines.
"Hello, old leader." Gong Mingcheng said, "I heard that you are sick and came to see you."
Then he put the dazzling array of nutritional supplements in his hand on the bedside cabinet.
"It's Mingcheng..." The old principal saw the person coming clearly, but said slightly dissatisfied, "What is your name, leader? Uncle..."
"Hey, uncle." Gong Mingcheng quickly changed his title, a little embarrassed.
"Look at me, I'm still not as strong as the old platoon leader. I'm three years younger than your father. Is your father in good health?"
"Well, I'm just worried about you. I heard that you were hospitalized and I was worried. I asked the doctor. Your illness is serious and you need to nourish your liver. You can't get angry or drink."
"Hey, it's still possible if you don't get angry. If you don't let me drink, won't it cost my life?"
"There is nothing you can do about it. You have destroyed your health and violated the law of life. You must change your past. Otherwise, you will be sent to the hospital to serve your sentence." Gong Mingcheng said jokingly.
"Yes, yes, I will accept the reform honestly, change my past mistakes, and strive to be released as soon as possible after serving my sentence." Perhaps it was because the old principal could not go anywhere, so it was not easy for him to have someone to talk to him.
Gong Mingcheng's casual joke made him feel relaxed and he started to joke.
As for Gong Mingcheng, he looked around and saw that there weren't many people around, and no one was paying attention here.
Then he leaned forward again and whispered to the old director, "Uncle, there is something my father asked me to tell you. He knows that one of your sons is a forger in Shougang. That job I’m so tired. Isn’t my eldest sister in the Metallurgical Bureau? There are a few transfer quotas in the Labor and Resources Department of the bureau. Do you want to..."
As a result, before he could finish his words, the old director frowned and interrupted.
"No, no, how can this be done? Isn't this a private exchange?"
The old principal looked at Gong Mingcheng seriously, "We as cadres can't do this. I agree to transfer you here and let you take over my class. Although your father entrusted me with it, the most important thing is
Your education, level, work experience and resume are all
It meets the requirements. And I also talked with you once. I thought you could make the Temple of Heaven better, so I agreed. I didn't consider anything else. You go back and tell your father what he said.
I accept your wishes, so don’t mention this matter again.”
But even so, Gong Mingcheng still thought he was just being polite and continued to persuade without giving up.
"Uncle, please don't have any worries. The matter my father mentioned was also decided because my eldest sister fully considered your family's situation and conducted relevant investigations. Your son is making progress every year.
, I got an unknown amount of May 1st Labor Medal, and I also served as an industry model. I said
That's right. So he definitely has the qualifications. No one can say 'no' to him if he changes his career. My father didn't mention it to you at first because he had to follow the procedures. Now that the conditions are ripe, he will do it.
You mentioned it. How can this be called giving and receiving privately? These are obviously two different things."
I have to say that Gong Mingcheng knows this very well.
He forced a not-so-honest transaction to look clean, and provided enough steps. The old director only had to nod, and the matter was done.
But the problem is that he really misjudged the person. The old director is the kind of "old antique" that he can't understand at all. He really can't deceive himself and others, so he sighed at this time.
"Mingcheng, you have to take the right path. If you insist on saying that, I will regret it. I have never done anything wrong in my life. I don't want choosing you to take over as the only wrong decision in my life. More
You don’t want me to lose my guarantee in the future and regret it when I think about it in the future, do you understand?”
"I..." Gong Mingcheng suddenly got stuck, and his face felt like it was on fire.
The old principal, regardless of how ugly he looked, sat up straight and continued to speak straightforwardly.
"If you really want to thank me, don't worry about these personal matters. If there are any additional conditions, I still have the same request, Xiao Guicao. You can come to the Temple of Heaven to be the leader, you can, I welcome it. But I
I don’t want the Temple of Heaven to change its current management methods and ruin the good things
The direction of development. Even if you have your own ideas, you must be familiar with the situation for at least five years before talking about it later. You must cooperate with Pierre Cardon sincerely and listen to the advice of Manager Pierre Cardon. How about it? This was the last time
You won’t forget what you printed out yourself, right?”
"No, no, don't worry. I will do what I say." Gong Mingcheng quickly agreed.
But even so, the old director still couldn't be completely reassured.
"Ming Cheng, a person cannot be established without trust. The foundation of Tiantan's development lies in the cooperation with Pierre Cardon, and it is in the person of Manager Pierre Cardon. Since you agreed to this matter, you must do it, otherwise you will
Don’t blame my old man for turning his back on me. Don’t think I can send you up today, but my old man can drag you down tomorrow. Your father won’t stop me by then. Do you believe it or not?”
Gong Mingcheng had no choice but to sit upright and promised again, "Believe! Believe! Uncle, I guarantee it with my character and in the name of my father. I will never break my promise to you."
In this way, the old director can finally give up.
"Okay, then let's make it a deal. Okay, you go and do your work. I want to sleep for a while..."
Seeing the old director slowly closing his eyes, he seemed to have no desire to continue chatting, and his intention to see off the guests was obvious.
Gong Mingcheng could only leave quickly.
He said, "Uncle, then you have a good rest. I will come see you in a few days."
He stood up carefully, walked out of the room quietly, and closed the door.
Just because of his respectful and cautious manner, people who didn't know better might have thought he was the old director's biological son.
But when he turned his face, he was no longer him.
Chicheng, who looked concerned just now, disappeared in an instant, faster than the change of face in Sichuan opera.
Then he straightened his back, showed a contemptuous sneer, and strode out of the hospital.
Not to mention that, when he walked out of the hospital and found a public phone across the street, he called his eldest sister.
I informed you on the phone about the results of the conversation just now.
"Sister, I asked you to forget about it and let it go. The old guy is a stubborn person and has no understanding of the ways of the world. Now we all have peace of mind."
However, the voice on the microphone sounded a bit hesitant.
"No way? Didn't you understand what they meant? You have to know that no one in the system can say a few words of principle. Don't take it seriously. Sometimes others always have to show off.
…”
"Sister, am I that naive? After all, I am forty years old. I can't tell the truth from the lie. Let me tell you this, this old guy regards the past model as supreme.
His truth. He has always had the breeze on his sleeves, and he has not changed from the past. If he denies his truth, it is tantamount to
I want his life. So I can’t figure it out. Otherwise, why did he work all his life to be a deputy? His son is just a worker. Now I finally understand what’s going on. This is a man who works for the revolution until death.
You're a fool. You weren't there, so there was nothing you could do. I almost got scolded by him..."
"Hey, have you offended him? Then will he have an opinion on you because of this matter? You haven't officially taken office yet, so there won't be any changes in your position..."
"That's not the case. Who am I? I still have the ability to adapt to the current situation. When I see that the trend is wrong, I quickly turn around and follow what he says. I say yes to any admonishment and agree to any request. The big deal
Admit your mistake face to face, be modest, and take an ideological education class to satisfy his vanity of being a teacher."
"Well, that's right. Anyway, it's less than two months, and the endurance will be over. Why make him angry. Don't be too nervous. Social development has its own laws. No one's say counts.
.As long as you take office and he retires, the matter will be a done deal and nothing will happen again. As for now, you can just play with this old man."
"Haha, that's natural. I'm definitely not stupid enough to have any trouble with him now. At least I have to wait until I have the power. That's not what he has the final say. Sister, just wait and see.
Months later, the Temple of Heaven will be named Gong! And within a few years, I will be able to promote the Temple of Heaven Park to become a national tourist attraction comparable to Beihai and the Forbidden City. When you come to the Temple of Heaven, I will receive you according to the standards for receiving foreign guests."
"Okay, then eldest sister is just waiting to see your glory and take advantage of you. But... little brother, just in case, should we tell dad about this matter?"
"No, tell us what the old man is doing. And to tell you the truth, I'm a little suspicious now. The reason why this old guy is in the hospital is because he was still upset and couldn't think about it because he chose me as his successor. This is so important.
Let our old man know, otherwise he will scold me again. If you don’t want me to be scolded, you have to help me out..."
"Okay, I'll listen to you. You're such an adult now, and you'll soon be the leader again. As long as you know what to do..."