Ke Xiangnan said nothing more. I immediately ended the meeting.
Everyone else left, but the old director stayed. He said to me: "Director Feng, don't argue with Ke Xiangnan, he is just that kind of person, single-minded."
I smiled bitterly and said: "Why don't I know? But Director Ke has an advantage, that is, he is very serious. Actually, I think his doing this is also very beneficial to my work. At least he can remind me at any time to avoid making mistakes.
Wrong. As long as everyone is doing it for work, I don’t think it matters anything else.”
The old director sighed: "Xiao Feng, how can I put it this way? You are a good person and very capable, but to be honest, you still lack courage as a leader. Xiao Feng, I am telling you the truth.
To be honest, as a leader, you should be more or less domineering. Sometimes if you are too submissive to your deputy, then your work will not be so smooth in the future. Think about it, there are always people who are going against you.
How do you carry out your work? There are some things that don’t need to be explained. You are the leader. Just like you said, you just do it and you are responsible for it. What can they do to you? "
I smiled bitterly and said: "Old director, I don't like to be so strong, and I can't do it. Isn't this better? Everyone does things after discussion. Although they are deputy positions, they should be fully respected.
Not an opinion?"
He smiled bitterly and said: "Maybe I'm old, maybe I'm behind the times. I really don't understand the young people today. But Xiao Feng, I think I should remind you that in our country, there is no such thing as democracy in the West
The management model is not suitable because our people need to use coercive means to manage effectively."
I immediately laughed, "Old director, I remember what you told me about servility that time. Why do you say it differently now? I know that subordinates managed by a strong leader often
He is very servile."
He shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Didn't I tell you last time? I didn't think about many problems until recently. Alas! It's a pity that it's too late for me to understand these things. I have already retreated and can only put myself out there.
I will tell you my insights so that you will not fail like me in the future."
I couldn't help but laugh, "Old director, you still call it a failure? Do you think there are many cadres in our province who can reach the level of deputy director?"
He said solemnly: "Failure and success are relative terms. If a person has the opportunity to reach the main department or higher position, but he only reaches the department level or deputy department level, then he has failed. If a person only reaches the department level
Given the level of a cadre, if he later reaches a director-level position, then he will be successful."
I deeply agree, but I don’t think what he said before about being strong is right, so I said: “Old director, I just want to do everything I have to do well, and I don’t think so much about other things for the time being.
Much. But old director, I believe in one sentence more: Tao follows nature."
He immediately looked at me with a smile, "Oh? Then do you know the meaning of Taoism and Nature?"
But I asked him back: "Old director, how do you understand this sentence?"
After thinking for a while, he said: "Tao follows nature, which means let everything take its course and don't force it. Is that what it means? Xiao Feng, this won't work. Many things nowadays can only be achieved through hard work.
I know you have a background, but because of this, you should make a difference and act more boldly. Many opportunities are fleeting. If you don't seize it now, there may not be so many in heaven.
The opportunity is given to you."
I shook my head and said: "Old director, I don't understand that sentence like you do. The word 'fa' in Tao Fa Zizi should not be a verb, but a predicative structure. Therefore, the word 'fa' should not be understood as principle.
'Imitate, adapt, obey, follow.' What is Tao? Tao is the consciousness of God. What is nature? Nature is the rules and regulations that all things and phenomena follow. Therefore, the relationship between Tao and nature is like the relationship between the human brain and the human body.
The relationship between all the organs of the human body. If we understand that sentence as Tao follows nature, it means that the brain must operate according to the requirements and methods of all the organs of the human body. To put it bluntly, it means that the brain must listen to the instructions of the hands and feet, not the hands.
The words and feet follow the command of the brain. In other words, the sentence "man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature" should mean: the laws followed by humans are shown by the earth, and the laws followed by the earth are
Heaven shows it, the laws that heaven follows are revealed by Tao, and the laws that Tao follows are revealed by nature. To put it simply, what humans do, the earth will reveal to humans; what humans do, heaven will reveal; heaven does
Tao will show what it does; how Tao operates will be revealed through nature. Everything will be done in accordance with the objective laws of nature, and everything will be smooth and harmonious. Once it deviates from the laws of nature and objective laws in some aspects, disasters will be frequent.
The pain is constant. A local egg sells for one yuan, while eggs that are specially laid quickly are worth 60 cents to 80 cents. The meat of local chickens tastes delicious, but the meat of specially bred broilers lacks flavor. The reason is
Where? The reason is that the former grows and lays eggs according to natural and objective laws, while the latter is produced through artificial and rapid methods. The same is true at work. Only when there are contradictions is it in line with the rules. If there is no contradiction, it will not be normal. Maybe in a short period of time
There won’t be any problems, but what if it takes a long time? That’s hard to say. Old director, do you think I’m right?”
The old director was startled for a moment, and then sighed: "It seems that I am really behind the times. Xiao Feng, I have no other meaning, I just hope that you will get better and better. It seems that I am not wrong about the person, you are indeed excellent
.It's a pity that Xiaochen, the child, doesn't have this blessing. Hey! Her character is too stubborn, and her thoughts are more conservative than an old man like me. What's wrong with you being married? As a man, just have a good heart and strong ability. Hey
!”
I hurriedly said: "Old director, can you please stop talking about this matter? The problem lies with me. She is still a little girl, how can she like me? I am very self-aware."
He suddenly said to me: "Xiao Feng, I think you two are really suitable for each other. I don't know why I feel this way, but I feel this way. By the way, you two seem to be a couple. Xiao Feng,
You are a man, can't you take the initiative to pursue her? Girls are always soft-hearted, not to mention that she doesn't know you well. I think as long as you put more effort, maybe you can really get it.
Hope."
I smiled bitterly and said: "Husband and wife look like each other? Is this a superstitious statement? As far as I know, husband and wife look like each other should be when two people have lived together for a long time and imitated each other's expressions and movements, so they become more and more attracted to each other.
It looks more and more like it.”
Then I felt a little strange, "Old director, do you really think she is suitable for me? You are her elder. I have never seen any elder want his nephew to find a married man."
Human. Haha! Old director, I don’t mean anything else, I just think it’s weird. Don’t be angry. I know you are doing it for my own good, but I really don’t understand the reason.”
He glared at me, "What other reason is needed? I think you are good, that's the reason! Sun Yat-sen and Song Qingling, Chairman Mao and Jiang Qing, aren't they the same? Your two marriages have nothing to do with you personally, you
The previous wife passed away. This is a misfortune in your life. It is normal to find another good girl. Xiaochen is my junior, and I also hope that she will be happy in the future. There are not many excellent young people nowadays.
, if she finds a boy of the same age in the future, who knows whether that boy will become a talented person? You are basically a stereotyped person, not to mention you are still very young. What's wrong with it? "
I don’t want to talk about this matter with him anymore, but I secretly thank him for his trust in me. But I know myself. For a girl like Chenchen who is full of dreams and pure and innocent, I simply can’t
I am not worthy of her. No matter in the past or now, my life is too unrestrained.
I know this is a kind of inferiority complex, but my inferiority complex is inevitable because it is the fact. The gap between her and me is too big.
But I know that I like her very much, especially her eyes are so similar to Zhao Menglei. The way she looks at me is exactly the same as Zhao Menglei in high school. Her eyes are so clear, and there is a kind of
Blaming hostility.
When I was in high school, I often stalked Zhao Menglei because I liked her so much. Later, after we got married, she told me that she actually knew that I was stalking her. Maybe it was because of that that she looked at me with blame.
What does it mean? Unfortunately, I didn't know it at that time, so I was a little scared of her look in her eyes, and at the same time I was even more fascinated by it.
There is absolutely no way that she and I can do this. This is not something I take the initiative to do. I thought sadly in my heart.
"Old director, don't talk about this matter. There are so many things going on recently, let's get busy with work first. Old director, thank you for your trust in me, but I have experienced so much pain, and I have no confidence in myself.
I have basically lost confidence in my marriage. Let’s talk about this later. Old director, do you know what I feel most proud of?”
He looked at me doubtfully, "What's going on?"
I laughed and said, "I think the thing I'm most proud of is inviting you back. This makes my job much easier. Thank you, old director."
He also laughed, "You kid, you want me to have no leisure time even after I retire. No! You have to invite me to drink frequently."
I smiled and said, "You can drink every day? I have told the Finance Department a long time ago that any invoice you sign for reimbursement must be reimbursed immediately."
He glared at me, "I want you to drink with me often, okay?"
I smiled bitterly and said, "My old director, where do I get so much time?"
He still smiled and said: "If you don't have time, you should try your best to drink with me. From now on, I will often call Xiaochen here, so as to increase your chances."
I couldn't help but smile bitterly: Why did you go back again?
In the afternoon, I called the old director and Director Liang to discuss issues related to the enrollment expansion plan of prestigious schools.
"Today we are mainly studying two things. The first thing is the reception..." I said first, and then briefly told the words of Director Sun of the National Admissions Office and the exchange between me and Secretary He today.
After reading it once, I asked the old director: "Do you think there is anything wrong with my understanding?"
The old director nodded and said: "This means that Minister Dou's wife really likes the thing we gave her last time, so we hope to get another one for her."
Director Liang also said: "Yes, that should be the case."
I nodded, "But the question we are facing now is, is there such a thing?"
Director Liang shook his head and said: "It will definitely be very difficult to find it now. It's not a matter of price, it's just that there is none. Of course there are many dark wood, and golden nanmu's dark wood is not difficult to find, but the problem
The key is that few people make it into a musical instrument. After all, the production of musical instruments is very demanding, and it also needs to have such taste. Even if we find someone to make it right now, it will be difficult to make it a high-quality product. After all, there is not enough time.
. Even if I promised Minister Dou to hand it over to him in a few months, the texture of the dark wood is very hard and it is fossilized wood. It is quite difficult to process. It is estimated that there are basically no craftsmen who can use the dark wood to make musical instruments.
"
I suddenly felt dizzy and said, "Yes."
At this time, the old director suddenly said: "We won't find that thing for him anymore."
I immediately looked at him in surprise, "Old director, how can this be done? Although they didn't say it explicitly, the meaning was already made very clear, right?"
The old director shook his head and said: "Director Feng, there is a saying you should know, right? It's called rare things. When Director Dou comes, we will tell him directly that the thing last time is the only one in our Jiangnan Province.
One piece, and the others will never be found again. In this case, he will feel that the things we gave him last time are even more precious."
I suddenly woke up and said, "Yes. Old director, you said it very well! Wait a minute, I'll go out and make a phone call."
Now I seem to understand what Governor He's words really mean.
He hurriedly went outside the office and called Secretary He, "Secretary He, have you reported that matter to Governor He?"
She said apologetically: "I haven't had a chance yet. This morning, after the Jiangnan University celebration ceremony, there was lunch. Governor He drank too much and is still resting now."
I was overjoyed, "That's great. He Mi, please don't ask her for advice on that matter for the time being. Now I understand, it turns out she meant something else."
She suddenly said in a surprised voice, "Oh? Then what do you think she means?"
I whispered into the phone and told her: "Things are rare and valuable."
She: "...Oh, that's right. Director Feng, we almost made a mistake. Okay, I won't report to her anymore. Director Feng, you are so smart."
I suddenly felt ashamed, "If I was smart, why didn't I think of this until now?"
She smiled and said: "You are smarter than me anyway."
I felt even more ashamed, "Mi He, stop joking. Haha! I'm in a meeting, I'll contact you later."
I suddenly felt much more relaxed. After returning to the office, I said, "I'm sorry, I just suddenly remembered an urgent matter. Old Director, Director Liang, let's discuss what we will prepare for Director Dou when he comes this time."
What gift would be good?”
Director Liang said: "Prepare a set of exquisite tea sets for him. There is a county in our province that is rich in yew trees. This yew is amazing. It is known as an ancient fossil among trees. From the fossils discovered now,
It has been confirmed that during the Cretaceous period, that is, when there were dinosaurs on our earth, there were yew trees. This tree grew on our earth almost at the same time as the cypress tree. In addition, this tree has another
The function is antioxidant. Director Feng, you are a medical student and you know that the function of antioxidant is actually to prevent aging." (To be continued)