Xiao Yang straightened his back like a soldier, placed his hands on his knees, and nodded confidently. "Yes, that's right!"
Lu Yiwei slowly placed the resume on the table, flicked the cigarette ash, and carefully observed Xiao Yang, who was sitting across from him. Xiao Yang wore a well-ironed snow-white shirt inside, a linen gray woolen sweater, and a dark blue mid-length woolen coat. He looked very spirited. To get to know a person, one had to capture a person's characteristics. Xiao Yang's most prominent characteristic was his two thick, black, and sword-like eyebrows.
His eyebrows were straight and straight, like two swords hanging on both sides. From the name itself, it gave off a sense of righteousness and was destined to be 'chivalrous'. According to divination, one must have a strong heart and refuse to submit to others. One must be proactive when it comes to matters that one cares about. One must have a keen sense of loyalty, but one must be arrogant and conceited. From Xiao Yang's performance, it was confirmed.
Lu Yiwei said, "Xiao Yang, I'm curious. You're from the city and a senior civil engineer. Why would you choose to work in a small place like Nanyang? Furthermore, you've been here for five years. Don't you think it's illogical? "
"Really?" Xiao Yang said in a relaxed manner. "Why do I feel that it's pretty good? Although Nanyang is small and the work is tough, I don't know why, but I like it here. Can I explain it this way, senior? "
Lu Yiwei shook his head. "Junior Xiao Yang, you're not telling me the truth. Your explanation is too weak and not convincing enough. This is your privacy, and I can choose not to pursue it. You also have the right not to say it. How about this, tell me about your work in the bureau. "
Xiao Yang said, "Actually, I've already reported this problem to my superiors. In the past six months, Chief Gao did not organize any training for coal miners. I've been doing nothing, and it's a waste of my experience. I'm applying to Minister Lu to be transferred out of the bureau. "
"Where do you want to go?"
"To the Urban Construction Bureau."
"Alright, I can report your situation to my superiors. Do you have any other requests?"
Xiao Yang's voice was loud and clear. "Nothing else."
"Nothing else?"
"Nothing else."
Lu Yiwei naturally changed the topic and said, "Alright. Let's talk about your candidacy for the Deputy Mayor."
Xiao Yang said, "This … I've decided to give up."
Hearing Xiao Yang's answer, Lu Yiwei was very surprised. He immediately sat up and said, "What did you say?"
Xiao Yang did not panic. "I said I've given up."
"Why?"
"No reason. I don't have enough experience, and my identity is not right. I wanted to give it a try when I participated in the election, but I didn't expect to be shortlisted. Since I have proved that I have the ability, it's enough. I don't have a strong desire to be an official.
Lu Yiwei was shocked by Xiao Yang's calm reply. "You're giving up so easily?"
Xiao Yang nodded with a smile. "Well, I'm an engineer, and I want to do something related to my profession. So what if I become a deputy county magistrate? I'm just a greenhorn. I'm not on the same level as Chief Xu and Chief Gao. "
Hearing the latter sentence, Lu Yiwei judged that Xiao Yang was not telling the truth. He did not intend to ask further, so he ended the conversation hastily. "Okay, the Organization Department will fully respect your opinion. Let's talk about personal matters. We are about the same age, and we're schoolmates. I think you're a good person, and I want to make friends with you. Wait for me at the newly opened Veterans Fishing Port tonight. "
Lu Yiwei did not wait for Xiao Yang's reply. He got up and walked out of the office.
In the afternoon, Lu Yiwei reported Xiao Yang's situation to Zhang Zhiyuan. Zhang Zhiyuan was also in disbelief. "This Xiao Yang is quite a character. Others are trying their best to get in, but he gave up the opportunity. Isn't this giving Gao Bowen a way out?"
Hearing Zhang Zhiyuan's words, Lu Yiwei immediately linked Gao Bowen and Xiao Yang. "Secretary Zhang, do you think it's possible that Gao Bowen had talked to Xiao Yang before I went there and asked him to give up?"
With Lu Yiwei's reminder, the "Chuan" character between Zhang Zhiyuan's eyebrows immediately appeared. He focused and said, "I think it's possible. At this time, anything is possible. You didn't continue to ask?"
Lu Yiwei shook his head and said, "Xiao Yang has been refusing to tell the truth. I can't do anything."
"Okay, I'll ask him tonight."
In the evening, Lu Yiwei arrived at the Veterans Fishing Port first. The boss, Yang Jianguo, treated Lu Yiwei like a family member and said happily, "Director Lu, I can't believe it. After two days of trial operation, the turnover is dozens of times higher than before. Last night, we didn't close until one o 'clock. The cook was so tired. Haha, if it goes on like this, I'm going to make a fortune."
Yang Jianguo made money, and Lu Yiwei was also happy. "This is just a trial operation. After the official opening, it will be more popular. Especially at the end of the year, there will be more dinners, and those who go out to work have begun to return home. It will be enough for you to be busy for a while. This shows that you have good taste. You are the first to introduce Hunan cuisine to our county. You are the first to dare to eat crabs. Haha. "
Yang Jianguo was very happy and said, "I was a soldier in Hunan. At that time, I liked Hunan cuisine. It was numb and spicy, and the taste was very good. The key to the booming business is your good name. Many veterans come here because of the good name. That's the friendship they want, haha. "
After the greetings, Yang Jianguo suddenly asked, "By the way, Director Lu, when is Haidong getting married?"
Lu Yiwei counted with his fingers and said, "Next Friday, eight or nine days."
Yang Jianguo said, "Director Lu, I have a presumptuous request. I want to contract Haidong's wedding banquet. What do you think?"
Lu Yiwei's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly. "That's a good idea. That's settled. I'll pay for all the expenses."
"No, no, no!" Yang Jianguo waved his hand and said, "Director Lu, that's not what I mean. I mean to provide a free banquet."
"How can that be? No way!" Lu Yiwei did not accept Yang Jianguo's gift and said, "Old Yang, I know what you're thinking, but this is a different matter. You're a businessman, and it's natural for you to earn money. If it's free, I'll have to go somewhere else."
Yang Jianguo was anxious. He pulled Lu Yiwei and said, "Director Lu, I have my reasons for giving it free. I'm definitely grateful to you, but there's another reason. Think about it, Haidong has a lot of friends. If I eat here, wouldn't it be a free advertisement for me? "
Lu Yiwei thought about it carefully. Yang Jianguo's words made sense, but he still shook his head and said, "No, no, this meal will cost at least ten thousand yuan. How many days will it take to earn it back? Moreover, you still have a debt. It's as much as it is. "
Yang Jianguo was also a straightforward person. He said anxiously, "Brother Lu, don't tell me there's no friendship between us? I really want to be friends with you! I already said it's an advertisement for me. Don't insist. I don't want it even if you give it to me. It's settled! "After saying that, he turned around and went to work.
Lu Yiwei did not know whether to laugh or cry at Yang Jianguo's straightforward character. What free advertisement? Yang Jianguo just wanted to return a favor. But Yang Jianguo's suggestion was very good. Holding a grand wedding for Hai Dongfeng would not let down his dead parents.
Xiao Yang arrived. He saw Lu Yiwei and took the initiative to shake his hand. The two of them were drinking tea in a corner of the hall while waiting for Zhang Zhiyuan. Both of them were schoolmates, so they naturally had more topics to talk about. Soon, they became closer. As they chatted, the topic turned to love.
Lu Yiwei said, "Xiao Yang, I'm curious. You're already 28 this year, but your resume says you're unmarried. You should have gotten married long ago at your age."
Xiao Yang swirled the teacup in his hand and said, "Minister Lu, you asked me why I came to Nanyang alone. Do you believe me if I tell you that there's a girl I like here?"
Lu Yiwei did not expect Xiao Yang to give such an answer. Lu Yiwei nodded. "I believe you."
Xiao Yang rested one arm on the chair and looked at the ceiling with tears in his eyes. "With my ability, I can go to any large state-owned enterprise and they will fight to hire me. Their treatment might be ten times, twenty times, or even more. Do you believe it?"
Lu Yiwei did not doubt Xiao Yang's ability. After all, he had the qualifications and education. He nodded heavily.
Xiao Yang smiled bitterly. "Life is so dramatic. I didn't go anywhere and chose Nanyang. Because of me, my family almost cut off all ties with me. But I still insist on my choice. "
"Do you regret it?" Lu Yiwei asked.
"Regret?" Xiao Yang asked blankly and fell into a short period of thought. After a while, he said, "How should I put it? The word 'regret' doesn't exist in my dictionary. Since I've taken this step, it's ridiculous to talk about regret. I don't regret it."
Lu Yiwei had a new understanding of Xiao Yang. He said approvingly, "No matter what decision you make, I admire you. If it were me, I might not be able to do it. There are countless examples of men being so infatuated. I sincerely wish you happiness. Since you've been in Nanyang for so many years, why aren't you married? "
"…" Xiao Yang lowered his head even more.
Lu Yiwei did not know the truth. He asked in a different way, "Then can I ask which unit the girl works in?"
Xiao Yang suddenly raised his head. He wanted to say something but stopped. His eyes dimmed. Lu Yiwei saw that the other party had something difficult to say. He immediately said, "Forget it. If you don't want to say it, then forget it. This is your privacy. Let's talk about something else."
"She's already gone far away from me," Xiao Yang said calmly.
"Ah?" Lu Yiwei could not believe his ears. Although he had already realized something, he still asked, "Where did she go?"
Xiao Yang raised his head and smiled as he pointed to the sky. "Far away, far away, there is a land of happiness without worries, a land of happiness without pain, a land of happiness with laughter."
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