The next day was the New Year's Eve. Hua Yunyi and her daughter both changed shifts and rested. Meng Qingping also returned home at noon for the first time. The family, which had not been reunited for a long time, went to Meng Jinxing's grandfather's house together.

The old man is a veteran of the Anti-Japanese War. In 1945, Japan was defeated. He joined the army to collect enemy property. He saw his superiors taking advantage of the enemy's property. In anger, he left the army and went home to make a living by setting up a fruit stall. By the time of liberation in 1949, with the income from his hard work,

Mr. Meng has opened a decent fruit shop. Although he can't make a lot of money, he has no problem taking care of the family's food and clothing.

The old man saw that the people's army had a strong conduct since the founding of the People's Republic of China. When the country entered into public-private partnership, he resolutely handed over the fruit shop to the state. He became a glorious worker in the Commerce Bureau and was assigned to sell pork in a butcher shop. Over the next few years,

If he has practiced his knife skills well, he can cut it with one knife. If the customer wants three ounces of meat, he will never give it half more or less.

Unfortunately, good times don't last long.

The old man was a good drinker. Once while drunk, he accidentally mentioned his military experience and was reported by his colleagues.

At that time, the whole country was in chaos, and the old man was turned into an enemy agent over and over again. The eldest son, Meng Qingtai, drew a clear line between himself and the whole family for his own future, and they have no contact with each other since then.

One of the two daughters went to Western Xinjiang and the other went to northern Liaoning. Meng Qingping, his wife and their newborn daughter were also sent to the countryside.

The old man was also a tough man, but he managed to survive the turmoil. In 1978, his unjust case was overturned. Both daughters had already taken root in a foreign land. Meng Qingping returned to Dujiang and was reassigned to work at the Dujiang Nanping District Public Security Bureau.

Meng Qingping's mother died of illness in 1969.

It was not until five years later that Hua Yunyi and her two children were able to leave the countryside and transfer all their relationships back to Dujiang, the provincial capital, because the Provincial People's Hospital openly recruited medical personnel to go to Tibet from all over the province.

It was another two years after the family was officially reunited. Hua Yunyi returned from aiding Tibet and officially worked in the Provincial People's Hospital.

After the family reunion, Meng Qingping had planned to live with his father, but the old man had gone through all the ups and downs in his life and had long looked down on worldly affairs, focusing on the mountains and rivers, and lived a life of leisurely clouds and wild cranes.

Mr. Meng had just returned from a trip to three southern provinces recently. Meng Qingping and his family came over to have New Year's Eve dinner with him. He just found the right person to listen to him talk about his travels.

Hua Yunyi and her daughter were busy making food, while three generations, old, middle-aged and young, were sitting in the narrow living room chatting happily.

Meng Jinxing did not expect that although his grandfather was much older, he had traveled extensively in the past few years. Not only had his body become stronger, but his horizons had also broadened, and he could pick up some advanced terms casually.

The family spent the whole day with the old man, eating and chatting about home affairs and work. It was not until nearly nine o'clock in the evening that Mr. Meng sent them out and then asked Meng Qingping to send some holiday gifts to his two daughters.

Meng Qingping agreed, but hesitantly asked if he wanted his eldest brother to come back to pay New Year greetings?

The old man immediately looked down and said that he did not have such a son!

Meng Qingping had no choice but to leave with his family in frustration.

On the way, Meng Jinxing whispered to his father: "Dad, you know that grandpa doesn't want to mention that person, why do you have to spoil his fun?"

Meng Qingping glanced at him and sighed: "You don't understand!" and then stopped.

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On the eve of New Year's Eve, the sound of firecrackers rang over Dujiang all night long. Like many families, the Meng family stayed at the Spring Festival Gala and chatted until midnight before going to bed.

Early in the morning of the New Year, the family followed Dujiang custom and ate glutinous rice dumplings made with Mr. Meng’s home-made wine and rice noodles, taking Yihe and Fanfan into consideration.

Hua Yunyi was busy with work and had not been in the kitchen much in these years, but she had developed Meng Qingping's cooking skills. She even made the Meng siblings' favorite rice krispie treats, sweet potato candies, and fried peanuts and peas.

The family had lunch at the old man's house again. In the afternoon, Meng Jinxing went to Xia Minghan's house with two bottles of wine, two cigarettes and a bag of nourishing herbs brought by Changfeng.

Zhang Zhihua came to open the door and his face dropped when he saw Meng Jinxing carrying something.

"Auntie, how can I be empty-handed when I come to pay New Year's greetings? Moreover, these nourishing medicinal materials are not expensive, but they are good for skin care, so I brought them." He smiled, "If you are really sorry, at worst, you will be gone when I leave.

Give me another gift!"

After hearing this, Xia Minghan laughed at his many tricks and asked Zhang Zhihua to go make tea quickly and not block the guests at the door.

Zhang Zhihua then gave way and called his son out to greet the guests.

After some pleasantries, Meng Jinxing and Xia Minghan sat in the living room and chatted. When talking about the Maling Tunnel accident, Xia Minghan said: "I talked to Yunshan on the phone, and what he said was basically consistent with Zhong Minxiu. I also heard from Secretary Ge

Basically confirmed some situations. So, I'm very curious, why do you think that given the situation at that time, you didn't need me to say hello to you?"

Whenever Meng Jinxing talks about the Maling Tunnel, he can't help but think of those who died, and his expression is a bit gloomy. "In fact, to this day, whenever I think of those innocent lives, I feel very guilty for not being able to save them as soon as possible."

He was pulled from the brink of death. Therefore, no matter what happened at the accident scene or what happened at the subsequent meeting, their weight in my heart is insignificant."

Xia Minghan said: "In the face of natural disasters, human power is always small."

Meng Jinxing frowned, his throat moved, but there was no connection.

"But these should only be one factor. As a grassroots cadre, you will not encounter such things every day, but you may encounter them at any time. If you are just stuck in such emotions, you will not be able to become a qualified

Cadre. Rather than these thoughts on human nature, I want to hear your analysis of the whole thing."

Meng Jinxing was a little shocked.

Although Xia Minghan lives in Dujiang, he has a pair of piercing eyes.

He thought for a while and said: "I do have some speculations about some things, but they have not been confirmed after all, so I ask Uncle Xia's forgiveness for not being able to report to you for the time being." He stopped and sorted out his words again, "But no matter how I base it on

I speculate that I will not be dismissed in the end. The most important point is that I believe that I have made no mistakes in this matter. Even if I am misunderstood in a short period of time, given time, the organization will still find out the truth."

Xia Minghan thought about Meng Jinxing's answer carefully, and then said slowly for a long time: "There is something I think you can know first."

Meng Jinxing was stunned and looked up at Xia Minghan.

"There is news from Beijing that the State Council will make big moves this year. A new round of institutional reform will be launched after the two sessions. Many economic departments may be abolished, and personnel from other ministries and commissions will also be diverted."

Meng Jinxing was surprised, "Will this wind blow all the way to the grassroots?"

"The rumors are mainly about the civil servants in the building. However..." Xia Minghan protracted his tone, showing some uncertainty, "In the next two or three years, it should affect provinces, cities, counties and townships. Based on my experience in organizing work over the years,

Look, diversion will become 'flood diversion', public institutions, state-owned enterprises, etc. will become the main flood diversion areas, and some of the leaders of those abolished departments may be left behind."

Meng Jinxing looked at Xia Minghan, vaguely feeling that Xia Minghan was not only conveying future policy trends to him, but also seemed to be explaining the situation Xia Minghan himself might face in the future.

Sure enough, Xia Minghan hesitated several times and finally said: "I have been in the agency for a long time. I have always had the idea of ​​​​exercising, and the organization also has plans in this regard. The ministry has asked for my personal opinion, and I have considered it again and again. I feel that I should go

Changfeng may be more suitable.”

Before Xia Minghan said "Changfeng", Meng Jinxing guessed it almost at the same time.

If this "idea" and "plan" finally become reality, does that mean Xiao Yunshan's departure?

"It's great news that Uncle Xia can come to Changfeng to take charge of the work!" He said, "Hey, I won't feel lonely there."

"You kid!" Xia Minghan nodded at him with a smile, "That's all you can do with me?"

"Hehe..." Meng Jinxing scratched his head and laughed.

Zhang Zhihua came to urge them to sit down for dinner, "Xiao Meng, I don't want to go under the knife on New Year's Day, so these are the leftovers from yesterday. You don't mind, do you?"

"If Auntie doesn't treat me as an outsider, I won't mind." Meng Jinxing said with a smile.

"Don't treat you like an outsider!" Zhang Zhihua smiled and shouted several times into his son's room. Xia Luyao promised but didn't move. Zhang Zhihua couldn't help complaining, "I really don't know what fun these computer games have.

!”

Just as Xia Luyao came out, he immediately answered: "Sword and Fairy! Think about it, throughout the ages, how many heroes and heroines have been trapped by love, thought about by love, and defeated by love. Family, friendship, and love, which one is more important?

An immortal sword and Li Xiaoyao can eliminate all the difficulties in the world!"

Xia Minghan and his wife shook their heads at their son's words and deeds.

When Meng Jinxing was studying, a classmate got this game. A group of people secretly entered the computer classroom to play single-player games. Each person took turns playing the game for ten minutes, but they often found it unsatisfactory.

Listening to Xia Luyao's comments at this moment, I immediately thought of my mother and Lei Yunyao, and I really felt that love and family affection cannot be both.

After dinner, Zhang Zhihua cleaned up the mess, Xia Luyao went back to the room to continue the fierce fight, and Meng Jinxing and Xia Minghan continued their conversation.

Meng Jinxing thought for a long time and finally asked Xiao Yunshan about his whereabouts.

"When the Shenzhen City Committee reported the results of the handling of the Maling Tunnel water inrush accident, it also mentioned the issue of Yunshan's appointment. Their suggestion was that he should go to the Party School to study for a period of time before making specific arrangements."

Meng Jinxing was startled for a moment.

This arrangement is quite meaningful.

Obviously the Municipal Party Committee also knows that Xiao Yunshan has taken the blame this time. Direct transfer will seriously dampen Xiao Yunshan's work enthusiasm, and will also be detrimental to the preliminary selection of county and agency leaders that have been basically formed. Going to study can obviously form a good buffer and dilute the Maling Tunnel.

The political impact of the water inrush accident on Xiao Yunshan.

Although Meng Jinxing hated betrayal, from his contact with Xiao Yunshan for more than half a year, he knew very well that compared to other leaders of Changfeng, Xiao Yunshan was a pioneering and enterprising cadre who could have achieved some results in Changfeng.
Chapter completed!