Revival Road

Chapter 95 Zhou Hongyou's Treat

Zhou Hongyou, who was temporarily in charge of environmental protection, immediately heard about the general situation of Lu Yaozu's inspection trip to Red Star.He was even more confused than the frightened Ping Yiquan. Lu Yaozu was obviously supporting Tao Tang, but a matter that should have been dealt with by the government had alarmed the secretary of the municipal party committee. Moreover, the secretary had just taken office for two days.What is the relationship between Lu Yaozu and Tao Tang?
Because Deputy Mayor Wu, who is in charge of safety and environmental protection, had a small operation, Shangguan Hong asked him to take charge of the environmental protection.Ping Yiquan’s order to stop production for Red Star was reported to him in accordance with procedures, and he agreed because he wanted to “punish” Tao Tang, but he still didn’t want to go too far, and told the Environmental Protection Bureau to just turn off the line at the surface and not to get off. An order to completely suspend production for rectification.

He didn't know that Tao Tang didn't understand, or he still didn't know. He suspected that Tao Tang didn't take himself seriously at all. Tao Tang didn't look for him, and he thought Tao Tang would definitely look for him.What surprised him was that Tao Tang had gone through Secretary Lu's path. Looking at Ping Yiquan's demeanor, he knew Lu Yaozu's attitude without asking.Environmental protection is certainly important, but the responsibility for economic growth and stability is greater.Lu Yaozu could find a hundred reasons to deny his decision, as long as he was willing.

Unexpectedly, a very insignificant incident pushed him to the opposite of Lu Yaozu.What disturbed him the most was that Lu Yaozu did not follow common sense at all, bypassing the city government to deal with the matter directly, ignoring his existence at all.

After Ai Weihua and Heping Yiquan left, Zhou Hongyou fell into deep thought.

Lu Yaozu's airborne landing in Hiraizumi shattered the dreams of a large group of people, including Zhou Hongyou.

Yes, Zhou Hongyou's official career is relatively smooth compared to his classmates and colleagues in the past. When he gets on the bus, he also has a seat, so he can calm down and watch the fleeting scenery... As far as his age is concerned, he can wait, Waiting for a more comfortable seat... provided, of course, that you can't get out of the car, and there's nothing left when you get out.

But more and more people were kicked out of the car by accident.Just yesterday, he received a message that a colleague in the province who had just been promoted to the department for less than a year had "get off the bus".The official website has not yet announced, it is estimated that you can see it at night...

Now, of course, the error must be repaired.But Zhou Hongyou couldn't go to the municipal committee to admit his mistakes, that would be too childish, and the effect would not be good.

The trouble should end it.I'm afraid it will fall on Tao Tang...

Today is the 15th, Wednesday, and it's been a long time since the weekend, but Zhou Hongyou persisted until Saturday afternoon before calling Tao Tang.

"Old classmate, are you in the factory?" Zhou Hongyou heard the roar of the machine and thought, this guy is in the workshop.

"Of course," Tao Tang walked to the door of the workshop, "Where can I go?"

"Work and rest must be combined. I heard the sound of the machine, you must be lecturing below. Haha, come home tonight, I made a hot pot with my own hands, and try my craft. Don't say no, if you don't come , I’ll go to Red Star to pick you up.”

"Okay. Tell me the address."

"I'll send it to your mobile phone, so that you don't forget."

"Okay, see you tonight." Tao Tang turned off the phone.Then I saw my nephew Tao Youdao, "Huh?"

Seeing no one around, "Second Uncle, I went this morning, I don't want to die..." Tao Youdao was talking about the decoration.

"Is this what you want? Find a way for yourself! Otherwise, I'll take back that house and deal with it myself." Tao Tang said coldly.

"Yes, I'll talk to them again..."

"You must first understand the price, including the market price of wages. Don't be afraid of trouble, let alone take advantage of it. Then sign a formal contract with them, clearly write down the price, construction period, and the rights and obligations of both parties, and find a knowledgeable person. Review it before signing. If the budget is exceeded, it will be cut down to 30 yuan, including the necessary electrical furniture... This is not a matter of more money and less money. I think 30 yuan is enough, even if your parents subsidize it. I can’t ask for it anymore.” Seeing his nephew’s terrified expression, Tao Tang softened his tone, “Youdao, this is for your own good, and for my own, but mainly for your own good. Society is very complicated, and it has always been There is no free lunch, you must remember, to be a man of rules, even if you lose at the beginning, you will win at the end.”

"I remember, I'll pass right away."

After giving the 30 renovation funds to his nephew, Tao Tang never asked about the Golden Olive House. He met his nephew in the workshop two days ago, and only then did he know that the decoration team sent by Tang Yikun took over the project, but his nephew didn’t pay a penny , not to mention the price, the other party said that someone paid for the decoration, and offered several decoration plans for him to choose, and then started to work. Now the floor is almost finished, and the wall tiles are being installed.Tao Tang became angry at that time, scolded his nephew a few words, and ordered him to make up for his mistakes.

At 06:30 in the evening, Tao Tang took a taxi to Zhou Hongyou's house on Fuxing Road. It was a two-story villa with old walls covered with ivy, but the yard was very spacious, and three small cars could be parked casually.

"The yard is big enough." Tao Tang said to Zhou Hongyou who came out to meet him.

"This villa was built in the 90s of the last century. It is very close to the unit. If you walk, you can enter the office from the side door of the city hall, but it takes only 10 minutes. I just wanted to make it easier. Come on, come in."

Tao Tang did not expect that Zhou Hongyou's home was simpler than imagined, even a little shabby. A group of old-fashioned fabric sofas were placed in the huge living room. The decoration style was very old-fashioned. LCD TVs look relatively new.

"A mansion." Tao Tang handed the bag in his hand to Zhou Hongyou.

"Hey, come to my place, what gift do you bring? The house belongs to the city government, and you have to pay a symbolic rent." Zhou Hongyou saw Tao Tang's thoughts, "Most of the leaders have moved away, and when I transferred, I was arranged in the Here, it has not been moved. I have a house in Beiyang, and I don’t want to buy it... It’s not suitable for us people to ask for land and houses. We just get out of the house with a transfer order. Why bother? In fact, I also bought it. I’m sorry. In terms of salary, I can’t compare to you. Come on, go to the second floor to have a look, satisfy your curiosity, and let you appreciate my collection.”

After throwing the gifts he had brought on the coffee table and changing his shoes, Tao Tang followed Zhou Hongyou up to the second floor. The corridor was cramped and there were four or five bedrooms, and the structure was indeed old.Zhou Hongyou brought Tao Tang into a large room of 30 square meters on the shade side, "This is my study and collection room. I removed a partition wall and opened up the two rooms..."

Tao Tang looked around the room, "Oh, I didn't expect you to like these..." Except for those sets of bookcases, the entire wall was turned into storage compartments, filled with collections.It was in disarray, from porcelain, inkstones to cold weapons, and there were even old-fashioned clocks and electronic tube radios.

"It's all worthless things I bought. The most expensive one is this one. It cost me four thousand oceans ten years ago, and my wife complained about it for at least a week," Zhou Hongyou carefully took down the ancient inkstone, " It is said that it is a Duan inkstone. I have seen it with experts. It must be something from the Song Dynasty. It is a pity that a corner was knocked off, otherwise it would be worth some money..."

"Your collection is quite miscellaneous." Tao Tang admired those old things with great interest.

"I like nostalgia. You can always find some good things in the antique and flea market of the Cultural Palace... Like this radio, it is in good condition, but it is a pity that the electronic tube does not match it, otherwise it can still play. Sometimes I think, it used to be Who is the owner of it? How did you abandon it? It's interesting to think about these?"

"I used to have one at home, but it doesn't seem to be as advanced as this one. It broke when I was a child, and my grandma couldn't bear to throw it away. Now I don't know where it is thrown away... It's really good..." Tao Tang stroked the purple red wood surface, looking solemn and generous. Radio, "In the 60s and [-]s of the last century, this thing should be a valuable item, and it may be older than us."

"That's right. I've seen it. There is a mark on the back. It was produced in [-]. We didn't have it then."

He saw Tao Tang's eyes fall on the calligraphy and painting on the wall, "Graffiti is afraid of being laughed at, so I keep it for myself to appreciate, haha."

It was a work in willow-style regular script, which was recorded in Liu Yuxi's "Humble Room Inscription".

"The handwriting is good, really." Tao Tang praised sincerely, "It's a bit of work, have you practiced for many years?"

"That's right. If I'm not on a business trip, I'll write at least fifty big characters every day."

"It is necessary, to prepare for future inscriptions."

"My wife said the same thing, I hope one day. Haha."

"By the way, isn't Mrs. Sister-in-law here?" Even though he is a classmate, Tao Tang doesn't know Zhou Hongyou's wife. There is no shortage, the key is that this thing is easy to get, and it is not bad.

"Not at home, I went back to Beiyang to see her parents... It's not because of you, she goes back every week, her father-in-law has serious kidney disease and has been on dialysis for a long time. It's just the two of us today, come on, everything is alive, and I'll wait for you "Zhou Hongyou dragged Tao Tang down to the restaurant on the first floor. The large dining table was already filled with prepared dishes. The main dishes and beef and mutton were all placed on the plates. Zhou Hongyou plugged the hot pot into the outlet, "It's all ready-made, what seasoning do you want?"

"Sesame paste." Tao Tang sat down, "Where's the child? I don't know if it's a boy or a girl. Do you go to school in Beiyang?"

"Daughter. I'm in Beiyang. She's a freshman in high school, and her studies are pretty good. Girls are good. Daughters are more worry-free than sons, and they will be filial in the future. What kind of wine do you like? I have a few bottles of good wine here. I think you can drink well." .”

"What's the matter, it was a little high last time. I think it's better to drink beer."

"Beer is too boring, one bottle, the total amount is paid..." He opened a bottle of Moutai, "It's not done now, the above has downloaded a document, this kind of stuff can only be drunk at home." He poured it for Tao Tang After taking a sip of the glass, he filled it up again, "Come, for friendship."

"For friendship."

"Tao Tang, it may be old. In recent years, I always think about the past, the past people. Psychology says this is one of the signs of aging. You are okay. Except for your hair, your body shape is pretty good. You can see that you are still in good shape. Exercise, I can't make it, look at my stomach..."

"That's because you don't exercise too much. Shut up and open your legs. You really need to strengthen your exercise." Tao Tang twisted a piece of cucumber and dipped it in yellow sauce and took a bite, "What the hell, I guess you are in the municipal team It's small."

"The second to last, not counting the new Secretary Lu. I don't like sports, I can't even drive, even though I have a book. The biggest amount of exercise is walking."

"That won't work. At least play table tennis." Tao Tang raised his glass, "I respect you. Why don't you go back to Beiyang with your wife today?"

"A little bit of business in the morning. After the [-]th National Congress, the life of officials is not easy. In fact, they seldom rest. I am used to it. The relationship between the cadres and the masses has been very bad these years. In fact, the cadres of the government are not easy. It is easy to say Hypocritical, no one believes it yet."

"Don't blame the masses for this. It's like Red Star. How can you win the trust of the people when you lose two big shots in a row?" Tao Tang knew that Zhou Hongyou must have something serious to discuss. Most likely it was because Lu Yaozu went to Red Star, but if Zhou Hongyou didn't say anything, he naturally wouldn't Will bring it up.

"Tao Tang, you're not interesting enough." Zhou Hongyou finally got to the point.

"Why am I not mean enough?"

"Why didn't you contact me about the Environmental Protection Bureau?"

"How did I know that your old man is in charge of environmental protection? That Deputy Director Ping was very domineering and blocked my production line without saying anything. He didn't even listen to explanations. Fortunately, Secretary Lu understands the people's sentiments, otherwise my production this month would have been ruined. "

"Didn't you find Secretary Lu?"

"I can't help it either. If I stop for one day, the output value of two or three million yuan will be ruined."
"I heard from them that Secretary Lu knows you quite well."

"Knowing is knowing." Tao Tang guessed that Lu Yaozu would never tell the following about his relationship with him, and Zhou Hongyou's intentions were already clear, but he guessed that with Zhou Hongyou's status, it would not be difficult to figure it out, "He and I are college classmates. "

"It turned out to be like this...Old Tao, you really should have told me, now that Secretary Lu might have some opinion of me..."

"You really can't blame me. First, I didn't know you took care of the environmental protection. Second, I really don't want to disturb you because of a trivial matter. If you want to blame, you can blame the Environmental Protection Agency, especially the Deputy Director Ping, who is very awesome. , I came to the door to explain, but I ignored it at all, what if I alarmed them? And I just came here. You are wronged, and I am still wronged, which made Lu Yaozu accuse me of meddling in private."

"It's time to rectify your style... It's okay, by the way, come, eat meat," Zhou Hongyou picked up a large chopsticks and threw the mutton into the pot. ..."

"It's not bad," Tao Tang grabbed his chopsticks fiercely, "but I'm too short on food and drink, so I just need to fill my stomach... Come, drink. Your wine is quite old..."

"It seems that you are an expert in wine tasting." Zhou Hongyou said with a smile, "You are right, you have kept it with me for more than 15 years. Okay, there are two more bottles, take them with you when you leave."

　My wife was hospitalized due to illness and just came back from the hospital.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)