At night, Yuan Zili finally slept at Yi Guojun's house. The house was large and had plenty of space. Yi Xianglin's eldest son and second son both worked in other provinces and usually only went home during the Chinese New Year. Yi Guojun knew that Yuan Zili had no place in the provincial capital.
Therefore, he tried his best to persuade Yuan Zili to stay. Yi Guojun's mother also persuaded Yuan Zili to stay. Yuan Zili did not refuse. If he stayed in a hotel, it would cost at least more than 100 yuan. It was a good thing to be able to save it. Besides, he had already spent more than 1,000 yuan on cigarettes.
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When they got up in the morning, the nanny had already prepared breakfast, milk, eggs, and steamed buns. Yi Xianglin had already eaten it and went for a walk early in the morning. Yuan Zili and Yi Guojun hurriedly finished their breakfast and went out. Before going out,
Yi Guojun told his mother that he would not go home for lunch and would play with Yuan Zili in Xilin City.
Yuan Zili is in good spirits, and his meeting with Secretary-General Yi Xianglin was very successful. Yuan Zili can feel that Secretary-General Yi Xianglin does not hate him. Having this impression is enough, and there is also Yi Guo
Jun Cong kept reminding him that this was a good start. From now on, he would come to visit frequently and become familiar with him. If he had any request, as long as it was not too excessive, Secretary-General Yi Xianglin would not refuse it if he could do it.
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The two were wandering on the street. Yi Guojun didn't drive and took taxis because he had to travel around and see the city, so it was inconvenient to drive.
At about 10 o'clock, Yuan Zili's mobile phone rang. He took out his mobile phone and it was a number from Xilin City. Yuan Zili was very strange. He didn't have many acquaintances in Xilin. His classmates from the university may have worked in Xilin, but
, I have never had any contact or contact.
"Are you Yuan Zili?"
"I am, may I ask who you are..."
"I'm Cheng Shiyi. I heard that you came to Xilin City."
"Cheng...Uncle Cheng, hello, I arrived yesterday and will come to visit you right away."
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
The call was quickly hung up. Judging from his tone, Deputy Secretary-General Cheng Shiyi didn't seem very happy. Yuan Zili's interest in playing and excitement had long been lost in Java.
"Brother Yi, Uncle Cheng called. I want to visit. Do you know the place?"
"Hey, how did Uncle Cheng know that you came to Xilin? It's strange."
"Now is not the time to pursue the case. By the way, do you know what Uncle Cheng likes or has any hobbies?"
"I'm not too familiar with this. Oh, I remembered that Uncle Cheng likes reading and has a special hobby for books. Also, Cheng Weidi's mother's surname is Lin, and her name is Lin Kaiyin. She works in the Provincial Supervision Department. You can remember
Living."
"I understand, Brother Yi, let's go to the bookstore now and hurry."
Yuan Zili bought a set of "Twenty-Four Histories" for 2,000 yuan. The two of them couldn't carry more than 20 thick volumes, so they called a taxi and loaded the books.
"Brother, I'll wait for you outside. If anything goes wrong, just call me."
Yi Guojun seemed very nervous, probably because he was worried about Yuan Zili. Yuan Zili didn't say anything. Now, he was really nervous. This meeting was of great importance. Needless to say, Cheng Shiyi knew about his relationship with Cheng Weidi.
The words and reminders of the National Army were still fresh in his mind. If Cheng Shiyi did not agree to the relationship between the two, there would still be a lot of trouble in the future. Yuan Zili was not worried about Cheng Weidie's attitude, but for Cheng Weidie's happiness and his own future
, no matter what, we must strive for Cheng Shiyi’s approval.
Along the way, Yuan Zili didn't pay attention to the surrounding scenery at all. He had been thinking about how to deal with this sudden meeting, why they met, and how Cheng Shiyi knew that he had arrived in Xilin City. None of this mattered.
"Brother, don't be nervous. I see your face is turning pale. Alas, such a calm person actually knows how to be afraid."
"Brother Yi, no kidding, I'm nervous because of Xiaodie."
"I know, so you have to relax and maximize your abilities. Aren't you pretty good at speaking? Just like in my family, it's enough to perform at your best."
"Brother Yi, it's different."
The taxi stopped in front of a small building. The driver glanced at the two people. This is where many provincial party committee leaders live. It is called the villa area for senior officials. Do these two young people have anything to do with the provincial party committee leaders?
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The person who opened the door was a tall man with glasses. He saw Yuan Zili standing at the door and two large boxes of books on the ground. He was very surprised. He didn't recognize this young man.
"Excuse me, is this the home of Secretary-General Cheng Shiyi?"
"Yeah, who are you?"
"My name is Yuan Zili, I work in Huaiyang City, and I came here specifically to visit Uncle Cheng today."
"You are Yuan Zili, I am Cheng Weidong, Xiaodie's brother, please come in."
"Brother Dong, please, let's carry the books in."
The two struggled to carry the two large boxes of books into the house, but Cheng Weidi's father and mother did not come out. It seemed that the situation today was not good. Yuan Zili felt guilty for a while, and his legs were shaking slightly.
"Dad, Mom, we have a visitor."
It is still a large living room with a sofa, but there are two people sitting on the sofa. The man is about 50 years old and has eyes that look very much like Cheng Weidie. The woman looks very rich and has her hair neatly combed.
They are Cheng Weidie's father, Cheng Chiyi, and mother, Lin Kaiyin.
"Hello, Uncle Cheng, hello Aunt Lin, I am Yuan Zili."
"Oh, sit down, Xiaodong, and give Xiaoyuan a cup of tea."
Cheng Shiyi and Lin Kaiyin had different expressions. Cheng Shiyi drooped his eyelids. Lin Kaiyin looked at Yuan Zili carefully. The living room was very quiet for a while. Yuan Zili was very nervous and his face turned pale. He kept cheering himself up. What's the matter? Your daughter
I'm already asleep. I can't help but disagree with you when the time comes. However, thinking about the need for Cheng Shiyi's approval, Yuan Zili became even more nervous.
"When did you arrive in the provincial capital?"
"Uncle Cheng, Aunt Lin, I arrived at the provincial capital at 11 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Yi Guojun and I are good friends. During the National Day holiday, I followed Yi Guojun to the provincial capital for a visit. I stayed at Yi Guojun last night.
Home.”
"Oh, what is that?"
"That's a set of "Twenty-Four Histories". I knew my uncle liked reading, so I specially sold a set."
"It's quite expensive."
"Uncle, for those who love books, no matter how expensive the book is, they will not find it expensive."
"Really? It seems you like reading. What books do you usually read?"
"I have been reading "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" recently."
"Oh, how do you feel?"
""Zizhi Tongjian" is too profound and the content is extensive and profound. I dare not make any comments. I just express my feelings and ask my uncle and aunt to criticize and correct me. This book is a chronological history book. Sima Guang's purpose in writing it is
Learn from the rise and fall of past lives, examine the gains and losses of today, remember history, record history, learn lessons, and prevent history from repeating the same mistakes. My biggest feeling is the description of etiquette. Throughout the book, Sima Guang regards himself as orthodox.
In our eyes, etiquette is used to distinguish status and status. In today's terms, etiquette is a system. The central government manages provinces, provinces manage cities and counties, and cities and counties manage the people. If there is chaos in management, the country is not far from destruction.
Yes, etiquette or system is very important. No one can be above the system, otherwise, he will be abandoned by the system."
"Yuan Zili, I don't agree with what you said. If you look at history and then look at the present, there are many things that are above the system, such as leadership privileges, bureaucracy, and more extreme ones, I won't talk about them.
, I believe you also know."
Cheng Weidong, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke. Yuan Zili was a little dizzy. It was not good to speak, and it was not good not to speak.
"Xiao Yuan, what do you think of what Xiaodong said?"
"Uncle, aunt, I don't agree with Brother Dong's point of view."
Yuan Zili was a little hesitant. Wouldn't this be a debate?
"Okay, Xiao Yuan, just say that Xiaodong teaches at Xishan University and likes to discuss these issues. Tell me why you don't agree with Xiaodong's views."
"Uncle, Aunt, Brother Dong, some of my views may be a little extreme. If you speak out, you will criticize me. I think history is progressing and times are developing. It can be seen from a "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" that the ruling class
They always serve their own interests. The Communist Party is the ruling party in China. Generally speaking, it represents the interests of the broad masses of the people. However, we cannot be absolute in looking at the issue. Some people think that the Communist Party is for the benefit of the people, so,
Communists must be selfless, sacrifice themselves for others, worry about the world's worries first, and rejoice after the world's happiness. Communists, especially leading cadres, cannot have any privileges. They should share the joys and sorrows with the people. Let me give you an example.
For example, let our cadres live the life of beggars and tell them that they share the joys and sorrows with the people, because beggars are also members of the masses. Furthermore, let our cadres and workers go to the countryside to serve the farmers and work with the farmers.
Just live the same life, don’t get paid, and have food to eat. Think about it, will our cadres and workers agree? Can the Communist Party still be in power? I have worked at the grassroots level, and many village cadres are rich in the village.
People, when they speak, the people are convinced and like to listen, because through their own practice, they know the methods and ways to get rid of poverty and become rich. In those backward villages, most of the village cadres are poor. In China, the Communist Party is the ruling party. It can be said that
, many elites are in the ranks of our party. I do not deny that there is corruption in the party. However, if a leader transfers work for his children or does some insignificant things for his family, he is said to be corrupt.
It is a privilege, which is unacceptable. Communist Party members are ordinary people, and leading cadres are also ordinary people. They all have life needs, food, and relatives and friends. If they have to disown their relatives because they are Communist Party members and leading cadres, then
If you want to eliminate all selfish thoughts, you are not allowed to make a fortune. Who can be such a party member and leader? This is obviously against human nature. Uncle, aunt, Brother Dong, I'm done."
"Yuan Zili, I can't believe that you really love reading and thinking. Even the professors in our university can't explain what you just said. What you said is still a bit one-sided and avoids many key things. However,
"What you said makes sense. We have emphasized many things, but we have ignored human nature and basic human requirements. There is a jingle that describes the needs that human nature cannot satisfy. I can't remember it."
"Brother Dong, I remember it was from "Jie Ren Yi": I run around all day just to be hungry, and when I am full, I think about clothes; I have enough food and clothing, but I also want a beautiful wife; I marry a beautiful wife and have children, but I hate having nothing to do with it.
The land has little foundation; the farmland purchased is vast, and there are no boats and horses to ride; the trough head has detained the mules and horses, lamenting that he has no official position and is being bullied; the county chief is too small, and he wants to hang a purple robe in the middle of the court; if he wants the world,
My heart is contented, except that I am only dreaming of the south and the west."
"Oh, that's incredible, Yuan Zili, you are really extraordinary and knowledgeable. I suggest that you come to our university to teach. You will definitely be welcomed."
"Brother Dong, I have made a fool of myself. How dare I compete with you? You teach college students. I have only graduated from college a few years ago. I would never dare to do anything in front of the teacher."
"I didn't think too much about it. It seems that you are really capable. My sister didn't say anything nonsense."
"Okay, Xiaodong, go and sort out the books. "Twenty-Four Histories" is what you have always wanted in your dreams. Don't think about my set. Xiao Yuan sent me a set. You can take it, Kain.
, tell Xiao Zhou to get more delicious food."
Lin Kaiyin looked at Yuan Zili with a smile, seeming to be very satisfied with this son-in-law who was eloquent and sensible. After Cheng Shiyi spoke, she did not get up and leave immediately.
"Xiaodong, go upstairs with your mother. I have something to talk to Xiaoyuan alone."