But I didn't ask him, because I knew that it was best to wait for him to talk about things like this himself. If I asked proactively and urgently, it would appear that I was very immature.
But he immediately changed the subject. He looked at the teapot and teacup in front of us and asked me, "What do you think of this teapot?"
In fact, I had noticed them when I just came in. They looked very simple and exquisite, but I didn't know how good these things were, let alone their value. I shook my head and said, "I don't understand this aspect.
s things."
He smiled and said: "This thing was given to me by your father-in-law. It's a purple clay pot..."
I was thinking: Of course I know it is a purple clay pot. Then I heard him continue to say: "The clay raw materials of the purple clay pot include purple clay, green clay and red clay, commonly known as rich soil. It can be used to make purple clay pots.
Mud is usually hidden deep under the rock layer and distributed between the mud layers. This teapot is made of purple clay. Today's purple clay teapots are not uncommon, but this thing is very unusual because it is a contemporary purple clay teapot.
Works by the master Huang Yulin. This is rare. In fact, it is best to use a transparent flowerless glass cup to brew Longjing tea, so that you can better appreciate the graceful appearance of the tea leaves flying up and down in the water, dancing gracefully, and appreciate the greenery.
The color of the soup, the tender velvet, and the fresh aroma of tea give people the feeling of being in a strong spring scenery, full of vitality, and relaxed and happy... Haha! But I still like to make tea in a purple clay pot,
Because the tea brewed in the purple clay teapot has a richer aroma, which can bring the taste of the tea to the extreme."
I said sincerely: "You really know a lot about drinking tea. I have to study hard from now on, study is the key."
He smiled and said: "You are not suitable for studying such things at your age now, because you can't calm down at all. Studying drinking tea is actually understanding our life. For example, we see tea leaves in steaming boiling water.
Ups and downs, the process of stretching out a piece of tea leaf from a dry wrinkle is like the process of life. As a child, I curled up in my mother's arms, not knowing what the wind, frost, rain and dew were, when the wheels of time rolled over twenty spring and summer
In autumn and winter, the curled up tea leaves begin to face various tests. When the boiling water has just been poured into the tea cup, the small dry tea immediately rolls on the water surface, as if to show off: Look! I am so strong, I am not afraid of high temperatures! Gradually, the dry tea becomes
It started to sink, suddenly rose up, and sank again... It seemed to be fighting against fate, without any luck at all. It was floating up and down, up and down, over and over again. A trace of white air.
Leaving traces of time, the stubborn dry tea finally stretched half of its body and swelled up as it was soaked in water. At this time, you can smell the faint fragrance when you get close to the tea cup. But you can't rush to taste it. The taste of the tea is still there.
It is too thin and not full, just like a person at this time is not deeply involved in the world, not mature enough, and his life is not perfect enough. After a while, the tea leaves suspended in the middle completely stretched out. The complete pieces of dark green tea leaves stretched their plump bodies silently
Immerse yourself in the delicious tea. It is so soft and fresh, as if it has just been picked from the tea tree with crystal dewdrops. The soaked and full tea leaves sink into the bottom of the cup and are blended with boiling water, exuding its own uniqueness.
At this time, you can smell the fragrance that fills the whole room without getting close to the cup. After tasting it, it is even more charming and refreshing. This is just like a person's life, after experiencing the test, the temper of time, frivolous and
The thin youth will become thick and deep. Understand how to survive, how to integrate with society, and absorb the knowledge of the university of society to enrich yourself, thus showing the charm of your own life. Tea starts from being put into the teacup, just like people
It begins to walk out from the mother's arms. Tea leaves are waiting for the test of boiling water and high temperature, and people are waiting for the thorns of the future to bloom. After the water rushes in, dry tea experiences another rebirth; what people experience after embarking on the journey is physical and mental.
Tea is constantly regenerated. After time, it becomes stretched and fragrant. After time, people become calm and open, and their self-worth is constantly realized. Tea floats and sinks in boiling water, and people rise and fall in society. Tea and people
They have all created their own monuments in life. Tea is like people, and people are like tea. Tea is like life, and life is like tea. This is the truth."
I couldn't help but feel solemnly moved: He was not talking about tea, but about our philosophy of life. I said with sincere gratitude: "Governor Huang, I didn't expect that there is such a profound truth in drinking tea."
Regarding tea, Lin Yi once told me relevant life principles, but he did not explain it so thoroughly, and looking back now, there is still a lot of utilitarianism in his words. And Governor Huang’s words
It's different. His words contain deep insights and insights into life.
He waved his hand slightly towards me and said: "These are commonplaces. I would like to ask you, what do you think of when you see this teapot and teacup?"
I was stunned immediately because I didn't know how to answer his question.
He was looking at me with a kind smile on his face, "You can think boldly and speak boldly. We are chatting in private now, so don't have so many scruples."
My heart suddenly moved, and then I said: "I think our modern society is like this teapot and teacup. This is a patriarchal society. Men are actually teapots and women are teacups. One man can match several women.
Like a teapot and a teacup."
He was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "Your idea is very novel and interesting. Haha! It makes sense, it makes sense!"
I immediately felt a little regretful: Why did I say such a thing in front of him? Isn’t it too vulgar to say such a thing?
But I found that he seemed to really find it interesting, and I felt a little relieved. So I asked him tentatively: "Governor Huang, what do you think the meaning of this teapot and teacup is?"
He stopped laughing and then said to me: "Let me tell you a story. A deeply disappointed young man came all the way to Famen Temple. He said to the abbot, Monk Shiyuan: I wholeheartedly want to learn painting, but so far
I haven't found a teacher who can satisfy me. Many people have false reputations, and some painting skills are not as good as mine. After hearing this, Shi Yuan smiled lightly and said: Although the old monk doesn't understand painting, he also likes to collect some famous works.
.Since the donor's painting skills are not inferior to those of famous artists, please ask the donor to leave a calligraphy treasure for the old monk. The young man asked: What to draw? Shi Yuan said: The old monk's biggest hobby is to drink tea, especially those shapes.
Elegant and simple tea set.
Can the donor draw a teacup and a teapot for me? The young man listened and said: This is not easy? So he spread out the rice paper and drew a tilted kettle and an elegant teacup with just a few strokes. The kettle's pot
A stream of tea slowly flowed out of his mouth and poured into the tea cup. The young man asked: Are you satisfied with this painting? Shi Yuan smiled slightly, shook his head and said: You painted well, but you put the teapot and tea cup in the wrong position.
, the teacup should be on top and the teapot on the bottom.
The young man listened and said with a smile: Why is the master so confused? How can there be a teacup to pour water into a teapot? Shi Yuan smiled and said: So you understand this truth! You are eager to pour the fragrant tea of those masters of painting into your cup, but
You always place your cup higher than those teapots. How can the fragrant tea pour into your cup? Only by lowering yourself can you get a stream of flowing water; only by lowering yourself can you absorb the flow of others.
Wisdom and experience. Xiao Feng, do you understand the truth of this story?"
I said solemnly again, "I understand. Governor Huang, I have always been very low-key. I don't think I am better than others."
He smiled and nodded: "I know. But people who go out of college always have a arrogant mentality in their bones that looks down on others. Such a mentality can exist, and there is no question of good or bad, but many people will
Sometimes such emotions are reflected in actual work unknowingly. This is not good. You are still young, and the most important thing now is to let go of your own mentality and learn more from others. Opportunities always favor those who
Prepared people. You must have heard this sentence, so I hope you can calm down and make full use of this opportunity to strengthen the learning of all aspects of ability. This is more important than anything else."
Now I seemed to understand, "Governor Huang, has someone mentioned something about me in front of you recently?"
He smiled faintly, "It's not important. What's important is that you do have some problems, and some of your problems need to be settled and changed. Do you think so? I called you to my home today.
I also want to have a good talk with you about some issues in this area. As you know, I have always admired you very much, and I don’t want such a good piece of material to be ruined."
Now I completely understood, but I felt that I should explain some things clearly in front of him. If even he had a bad impression of me, it would be too unworthy. I also fully understood that for a person
For leaders, they do not fully understand the situation below, and their views on the cadres below often change based on one-sided remarks.
I immediately said: "Governor Huang, I understand. Our Secretary Chen must have come to see you recently to discuss my matter. I have discussed this matter with Sister Lin. You may not be very concerned about the situation in our Shangjiang City."
I understand...I'm sorry for what I said...haha! But I think I should make some things clear in front of you. You are my most respected and trusted leader and teacher, so I am speaking
I don’t pay much attention to my words. I’m sorry.”
He smiled slightly at me and said, "You don't have to be so nervous. But what you said really interested me. Actually, Lin Yu also told me about you, so I called you here to ask about the details.
What's the situation?"
Only then did I fully understand his true intention of calling me here today, so I told him one by one about our current situation in Shangjiang City, including a series of recent events, as well as my secret investigation.
Of course, I avoided Zhu Dan's matter, and I can completely believe that Secretary Chen will never mention this matter in front of Governor Huang. After all, his heart is not clean on this matter.
of.
Finally I said: "Governor Huang, I did what I did based on my relationship and friendship with Secretary Chen, and I have wanted to have a good communication with him more than once, but he either refused or
He thought that I was dissatisfied with him. Under the current situation, I had no choice but to not ask anything or take care of it. Moreover, apart from my own work, I rarely participate in local affairs.
I would go home to spend the weekends with my old mother and children, read books and study at home. This is the situation."
He kept silent while listening to my story, and just listened quietly. At first he was frowning, but later it turned into a surprised expression. When I finished speaking, he said: "So that's it.
If you listen to both, you will be enlightened, if you listen to one part, you will be dark. This sentence makes sense. Xiao Feng, but I don’t think you need to talk to him at all. It seems that you are still a little immature, like that
How can you talk to him about the matter? Aren't you trying to poke someone's scars? This is the most taboo thing in officialdom."
I smiled bitterly and said: "You are right in your criticism. I have this problem, but I just can't control my emotions. I always feel that if I don't talk to him, I have failed to fulfill my responsibilities as a subordinate and friend. Maybe.
Indeed, as you criticized me, I am still too immature and steady."
He smiled and said: "Most cadres from colleges and universities are like this. Haha! Wasn't I just like you back then? But you have to be careful in the future. Look at you now, you originally had good intentions, but people thought you were deliberately doing it.
Doing evil behind the scenes."
I smiled bitterly and said: "Actually, this is really because I am too honest and naive. Secretary Chen once said something to me. He asked me to have the courage to speak out in front of him even when he was in a bad mood.
His shortcomings were that I was naive enough to believe what he said, so what happened later happened."
He immediately laughed and said, "Actually, this is also the cutest thing about you. It shows that you are a kind-hearted person. But if a person is too kind-hearted, it is not appropriate to be in politics. It's okay, just take it as a warning.
Kindness is a person's nature, and you should not change your kindness easily, but in reality it is best to hide some of your own things in your heart."
I said: "Yes."
He continued: "The more you are in this situation, the more stable you should be. Your current way of handling it is right. Stop meddling in those nosy things and do your every job in a down-to-earth manner.
Go to those private gatherings, especially try to drink as little as possible with the people below. Drinking is the easiest way to mess up things, and it is also easy to make a mistake. Remember!"
I nodded, "Yes."
He added: "I still say that opportunity always favors those who are prepared. If you can really endure the humiliation and bear the burden now, you will have a better future in the future. The financial management system you promoted in Shangjiang City
Very good. I have read all the relevant materials. I am going to organize a province-wide financial work conference recently and promote your experience to the whole province. I have already asked Governor Wang for instructions on this matter, and he has also
You agree with my opinion. You need to prepare relevant reporting materials as soon as possible. Then you will give a speech at the conference. Xiao Feng, this can be regarded as a push from me. The road ahead is
Go on your own. Do you understand what I mean?"
Of course I understand, "Thank you."
He waved his hand at me and said: "You need to prepare the report materials fully, mainly on operability issues. Think about this matter carefully."
I said: "Governor Huang, the Provincial Department of Finance came to us for a survey two years ago, and I know this matter was also arranged by you. In fact, we have been preparing relevant reporting materials since then.
But I’m thinking that it’s better to use the form of slides for reporting materials with content like this. It will be more concise and practical to explain, and it will be easier for the listeners to understand what is going on at once. But for a large meeting like that, this
The method seems not suitable..."
He smiled and said: "Why isn't it suitable? I think it's good. You prepare it first, and then I will ask the conference department to prepare the equipment you need. Your idea is good, and it can also make our meeting more convenient.
Let’s make some changes to the format.”
I was very happy, "This is great. Governor Huang, in fact, you haven't changed much. Your thinking is much more open than other leaders. People who come from our universities can never change their academic attitude."
kind of atmosphere.”
He said: "Don't say that. Other leaders will be unhappy if they hear what you say. Now that you are also a government official at the municipal level, you should be more cautious in what you say and do."
I hurriedly said: "I just said this in front of you. I would definitely not say this in front of other people."
Although he was criticizing me just now, I could see that he was still very happy.
He was criticizing me for having a kind of arrogance in his bones. In fact, he himself is not the same. I am familiar with him, so I can fully feel that as a former university professor, some things in his bones are still difficult to change.
Of course, he has already fully adapted to all the rules of the officialdom, and is completely able to remain calm at any time. After all, his rank and position are there. And he has experienced many more storms than me.
, much more complicated.
Again, it is no coincidence that a person can sit in a position like his. Officials at his level are beyond the reach of ordinary people, both in terms of combat experience and wisdom.
At this time Udon-mei came, and she told us with a smile that dinner was ready.
Governor Huang stood up immediately, "Let's go have a meal and drink some wine. I'm very happy today. By the way, Dongmei has something to do. Let's talk to you while we eat later."
I nodded.
Now it seems that my guess before coming here was completely correct. From this, I am also very satisfied with myself. After all, my analytical ability has been greatly improved without knowing it. But I can't help but feel sad in my heart.
I thought: What on earth does Udon-mei want to see me for?
I figured it out soon, and it’s pointless for me to think about it now. (To be continued)