Provincial Party Committee

Chapter 33

It is easy to say that it is necessary to pass the money barrier and the beauty barrier, but in fact, when the time comes, many people cannot stand such a temptation.People are all human beings with mortal bodies, all have emotions and weaknesses, and if they don't have firm perseverance, they won't be able to stand such a test.Only those who have experienced it first-hand can know how difficult those things are to resist.

Looking at Qu Liya's beautiful face and still full of vitality, Wang Yiming's thoughts suddenly returned to reality.He felt that every step in his life was full of temptations, and if he relaxed a little, the consequences would be disastrous.Over the years, I have been able to control myself, and sometimes my thoughts will go off the rails, but my body is still doing its job, and I haven't done anything off the rails.

In Beijing, as a vice-ministerial-level cadre, I can only be regarded as an unremarkable person, but now in Xijiang, I am a senior official next to the provincial party secretary and the governor. Wherever I go, there are countless people. The attention of people, this kind of life with almost no private space, forces you to be careful all the time. Your every move is actually watched by someone. If you are not careful, gossip will spread, which will directly affect your leadership. image and career development.

Fortunately, Qu Liya is a very smart woman. Looking at Wang Yiming's face, she knew that he was a little embarrassed, as if she was afraid that she would be alone with him for so long, so she looked at the watch on her wrist and found that the time had come. It was 6:20, and he immediately stood up from the sofa and said, "I have to go to the evening banquet in a while, please Secretary Wang get ready, and I will leave."

Wang Yiming said, "Aren't you going with me?"

Qu Liya said: "No, a small person like me can't be on such a big scene. Tonight, they are all heavyweights, and they must be at least vice-provincial. People like me, even a waiter There are no opportunities for people.”

Wang Yiming smiled and said: "It's better if I don't go, I'll be quieter, I can't help it, it's all socializing, I can't eat well, and I have to say some beautiful words, but I just came here, I do as the Romans do, so I have to make compromises."

When Qu Liya saw Wang Yiming, what he said was so simple and sincere, which was very different from the old fritters in the officialdom that he had seen before.Those people seem to have undergone specialized vocational training. The smiles on their faces are superficial, but they don’t come from the bottom of their hearts. The way they smile is a kind of inertial movement of muscles. face, what a torture.

The words that come out of their mouths have meaning in the words, and there is sound in the words. Sometimes, if you don't understand it carefully, you will become a fool.Some words seem to praise you, but in fact, if you listen carefully, they are satirizing you and sarcasm you.Some words seem to be scolding you, but in fact they express trust in you and appreciation for you.Dealing with these people every day is exhausting.

But Wang Yiming gives people a fresh and natural feeling, his simplicity, frankness and sincerity, without any affectation, as if he has not been soaked in the big dye vat of officialdom for a long time.Such a temperament that emerges from the mud and is not stained is something that Qu Liya has never found in other high-ranking officials before.This is the grade of a man, or how can he be an important member of the country.

A few days ago, Qu Liya also knew a little bit about the rumors about Wang Yiming in the society. She knew that this person had an extraordinary background. .

Qu Liya said: "I won't bother Secretary Wang anymore. You can call me anytime if you have anything to do. I will tell Xiao Lu about everything in life. Three meals a day, as long as Secretary Wang has any requirements, She will tell the master downstairs. There is also a master on duty at night, who can provide supper."

Wang Yiming said: "There is no need for late night snacks. Let the master go back to rest. They work too hard, and I don't have the habit of eating late night snacks. I just feel hungry occasionally, just eat some biscuits or drink some milk powder or something."

Qu Liya said: "Then how can I do it? You are a big leader, you must protect your health. Now that your family members are not here, and there is no one to take care of you, it is my responsibility to take care of your life. If you need anything, Just arrange it! Don't feel troublesome."

Seeing her kindness, Wang Yiming had no choice but to obey her.

Qu Liya saw Wang Yiming nodded and agreed to herself, then turned around and went downstairs.

Not long after Qu Liya walked out, Xiao Gong knocked on the door and came in.Xiao Gong said that Zhai Junming called and said that there will be a meeting before the meal, and the TV station will be filming, please wear formal clothes to attend.As he went in, he picked out suits and shirts for Wang Yiming.

On business trips abroad, Wang Yiming also occasionally visits the local business district, entering supermarkets, clothing stores and so on.At first he thought that everything was expensive abroad, but he was surprised when he went shopping in a store.For example, in U.S. supermarkets and business districts, most of the goods marked in dollars are cheaper than those sold in Beijing when converted into renminbi.The best jeans, which can be bought for less than ten dollars, are piled up in supermarkets, all made in China.Pants of these brands and quality are placed in large stores in Beijing, and the price of a piece is at least a few hundred yuan. Besides, in China, such brands are simply not available, and the company only exports to the United States and Europe. Set up sales outlets in the country.You just want to buy it, no matter how much you pay, you can’t buy it.This is especially true of the American furniture displayed in some furniture stores. The style is extremely beautiful, and the quality is absolutely no problem. At first glance, it is genuine. However, such brands are not sold in China. They are all made directly from some coastal cities. They were packed in containers and brought to the United States for sale.

What is even more exaggerated is that the price of those famous foreign brand suits in American stores is only about one-third of that in Beijing.Wang Yiming was tempted by seeing it. He wanted to buy one several times, but he was afraid that when he went to China, others would spot it and say that Wang Yiming's set of clothes was worth tens of thousands.That would make it impossible to tell.People don't care where you bought it or how much it cost. Anyway, people know that this dress costs tens of thousands of yuan a set in stores in Beijing.So in order to avoid unnecessary troubles, Wang Yiming suppressed the idea of ​​buying a set several times.He knew that some officials were exposed by the media because the clothes they wore cost tens of thousands of yuan a set and the watches they wore cost tens of thousands of yuan. prison.

But Wang Yiming is an official engaged in economics. Chinese officials have focused on economic construction for decades. They have been trained many times up and down, and they still have basic economics knowledge.These phenomena pierced his mind like a knife, making him toss and turn, puzzled.He couldn't figure out why this happened.The things we produce in China are sold cheaper abroad than in our country. This is understandable. In order to export and exchange foreign exchange, we deliberately lower the price and sell it to foreign devils to earn his money and crowd out projects in other countries. After we monopolize the market, we raise the price again. This is a short-term sacrifice for future development.Coupled with the country's export tax rebate and export subsidy policies, companies that produce such products can still make profits.

But why are those products produced abroad, such as clothing, cars, and home appliances, sold so expensive?It is because our tariffs are deliberately set high, that is, we do not want so many foreign products to impact our domestic enterprises.But after investigation, he found that this is only one aspect.It turns out that when those foreign manufacturers and multinational companies export similar products to the world, the prices of their products in China are deliberately set much higher than those in other countries.The basic price of brand-name clothing produced in Paris in China is much higher than that in the United States before customs clearance.The same is true for cars. The price of cars produced in Japan is much higher than the price of cars shipped to the United States before they are declared in China.As for the freight, the distance to China is much closer, and the freight is naturally much cheaper.But such a ridiculous thing happened.Because compared with the most developed countries in the world, the average income of ordinary people in China is dozens of times different.Comparing the two, one is simply heaven and the other is simply hell.

With this question in mind, Wang Yiming once specifically asked Wei Zhengdong to explain this phenomenon.Wei Zhengdong has experience in the United States, and he has personally experienced the personal feelings that this price and income difference brings to everyone.He said: "Yiming, this issue involves a wide range of issues. I can't explain it clearly in one or two sentences, because the issues involved are too broad and have nothing to do with our country's opening strategy, foreign exchange policy, export policy, and even foreign policy. Policies are all related, so I will give you a general talk. First of all, don’t forget the familiar saying that imperialism will never die. The Western powers headed by the United States are now called developed countries in another way. , will not and will not sincerely support China on the road to revival. The world is so big, with so many resources, and you have such a large population. If Chinese people live the life of Americans, then the world will Resources are not enough. This is an unresolvable contradiction. Either you die or I live. There is no win-win situation. Therefore, no matter whether we adopt a confrontational policy or a cooperative policy against them, Western countries know that People have a bottom line in their minds, that is, they can’t let you develop, and you can’t catch up. The measures taken are flexible and changeable. If you can fight, you can fight, if you can pull, you can pull, if you can be deceived, you can be fooled, if you can deceive, you can be deceived. Anyway, it is specific. The specific analysis of the problem, the purpose is one, toss your vitality, toss you down, toss you to pieces, toss into a world that is falling apart, internal and external troubles, and the country will not be the country, so as to virtually eliminate a potential competitor and keep others themselves Continue to enjoy the resources on this earth.

"For decades, we have gradually lost our vigilance, thinking that as long as we adopt a policy of cooperation, gradually transfer some benefits to others, and let the foreign devils also share our great achievements in reform and opening up, then others will accept us and settle down. Let's be one of them and the world will be a peaceful world and the earth will be a home. It's naive and wishful thinking. I've been in the US for a few years, and I know their culture, and in their In their eyes, only the Caucasians are the most outstanding nation in the world, and the other nations are all inferior nations. They will not let you, a big oriental country, develop quietly. If so, why should they Show off your power again! So you see, no matter what kind of leaders they elect, they are surprisingly consistent in their stance on dealing with China. What you see are all economic phenomena, but this However, there is a huge political motivation in it. In my opinion, almost all economic problems now contain political problems behind them. Economy is the biggest politics, and politics is also the biggest economy in the world today. Without political thinking, Political strategy, political wisdom, purely considering the problem from the economic point of view, will undoubtedly be blind and unable to find the clue. We still have to always remember Chairman Mao's words: "Who is our enemy and who is our friend? This question is The first question of the revolution.’ If you don’t even understand this question, then any kind of consequences are possible, such as being cheated, humiliated, even beaten, killed, or genocide. Everything is possible. You Look at the hundreds of millions of Indians who were exterminated. Who remembers that they were once the masters of the American continent? In their positions, they seek their own government. If it is possible to become a higher-level official, you must think deeply, the chances are running out, if you miss this chance of revival, the Chinese will fall into a situation beyond redemption.”

Although Wei Zhengdong's words were harsh and unconventional, and did not conform to the propaganda caliber of the mainstream media, but thinking about it carefully, it was not unreasonable.His words caused Wang Yiming to think deeply, he was thinking, how things turned out like this.Is it rare for us Chinese to be fooled again because of our good intentions?It takes decades to pay the tuition fees, how much wealth do we Chinese have to withstand such a toss!Can we really not live without others?This is a really heavy question to think about.

At 06:30, Zhai Junming came and said that the vehicles below were ready, and Secretary Wang should go downstairs and get on the vehicle. Secretary Yang had already set off from the provincial party committee compound, and it was estimated that he would arrive in ten minutes.Secretary-General Gao waited there for a while to greet him.

Wang Yiming hurriedly walked out together with Xiaogong, walked up the stairs, and just ran into Mei Zhihong and Qin Dalong who had just come downstairs, a group of people rushed downstairs and got on a minibus that came to pick them up. Started it up, and there was still a police car clearing the way ahead.Now is the rush hour for getting off work, the streets are full of traffic, and every intersection is full of water. If you don’t use police cars to clear the road at this time, if you want to follow the traffic lights step by step, you will definitely not be able to reach the Xijiang Dihao Hotel in ten minutes of.

Xijiang Dihao Hotel is a five-star hotel invested and built by Xijiang Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government. It was just completed a year ago and put into use.Inside is the most advanced conference center in Xijiang Province, and each meeting room is even more luxurious. It is a place for party and government officials in Xijiang Province to receive distinguished guests.The entire hotel has hundreds of rooms, as well as a presidential villa dedicated to receiving foreign heads of state.One by one, hidden among flowers, plants and trees, the main building and auxiliary buildings of the whole hotel cover an area of ​​more than 100 mu, which is currently the most high-end hotel in Xijiang.

Wang Yiming had never been to this place before.The car passed through the city and passed one intersection after another. The police car roared, without any hesitation about the traffic lights, and went on a rampage. Get out of the way quickly.Like a sharp sword cutting through waves, the convoy cut its way through the sea of ​​people and traffic, and quickly reached its destination.

Xijiang Dihao Hotel is built on the edge of the beautiful Xijiang River, where there are mountains and waters, and the famous Phoenix Mountain Scenic Area is within easy reach.A few kilometers away is the most famous golf club in Xijiang.It's only a ten-minute drive to the city center by car. Surrounded by large tracts of farmland and hills, it's really a good place for vacation and leisure.

Sitting in the car, Wang Yiming admired the scenery along the way through the car window. This is a picture of life different from Beijing.This place is close to the tropics, and it is a typical southern city. In the evening, after the sun goes down, it is the most noisy beginning of the city. Almost all the crowds have left their homes to go outdoors.The streets are full of crowds and crowded vehicles.This is a city without night. All day long, the streets are full of vehicles.Some shops and food stalls are also open all day. You can find a place to eat at any time. This is a brand new living space.

After the car stopped at the entrance of the hotel lobby, Wang Yiming saw that Gao Tianmin was already waiting there with a smile on his face.Gao Tianmin's attire tonight is also a suit and leather shoes, a blue tie with white twill stripes, and a dark blue suit. His belly is a bit too big, and the suit is worn on him, like a big barrel is wrapped around him. There is no way, he looks like this People are also blessed.

Mei Zhihong got out of the car first, and Wang Yiming was second. Everyone shook hands with Gao Tianmin in turn.Gao Tianmin said, "Let's go directly to the meeting room. Secretary Yang and Deputy Secretary Zhou have already arrived."

Zhai Junming hastened a few steps, walked to the front and led the way.

The meeting room is on the second floor of the main building. It is the size of a basketball court and has been newly decorated inside.It is covered with luxurious carpets, and hanging on the wall is a huge Chinese painting, which depicts the spring scenery of Phoenix Mountain, one of the most beautiful scenic spots in Xijiang.The title is "Spring to Phoenix Mountain", written by a famous painter in the province.

Wang Yiming and Mei Zhihong were led to the door by Zhai Junming. After standing there for a minute, the door opened, and the staff inside indicated that they could go in, so Mei Zhihong was in front, and Wang Yiming was second.Xiao Lu and Xiao Gong were arranged in a lounge by Zhai Junming, so they didn't enter the meeting room.

When Wang Yiming walked in, he saw Secretary Yang Chunfeng and a group of people standing in a neat row, waiting there.

Yang Chunfeng was not tall and had a bald head, but he had a happy expression on his face and a smile. When he met Mei Zhihong, he shook hands tightly, shook hands a few times, and said, "Welcome, welcome. Welcome to Xijiang to guide the work."

When they met Wang Yiming, Yang Chunfeng said, "Welcome to Xijiang to take up your post. From now on, we will be members of the same team and help each other in the same boat."

Wang Yiming felt that this person's hand didn't have much strength, and he just shook it symbolically. Maybe it was because he was getting older, or he had seen more people in a day, so he formed this habit.Perhaps the most important thing is that I was not familiar with him before and had no relationship with him. The two parties just shook hands out of courtesy, so I followed his words and said, "Thank you Secretary Yang, we are in the same boat."

After Yang Chunfeng, the deputy secretary, Zhou Guangsheng, was the deputy secretary of the organization and should be present.Wang Yiming looked at him, he was seven or eight years older than himself, and he was a head taller than Yang Chunfeng, about the same height as himself, but fatter.He is also wearing a dark blue suit and a white shirt. His skin is rough, his face is slightly dark, his beard is unshaven, his hair is straight and stiff, and his hair is cut like a young man's, making him look fat and big ears.This person is big everywhere, with big head, big ears, big mouth, and bulbous nose, and he looks blessed when he looks at it.

(End of this chapter)