"I am Chen Yangmei, who is it?" Not many people knew about his private phone number. So, even though Chen Yangmei was a little angry that the other party's call interrupted his good things, he was still very polite.

"Haha..." A hearty laughter came from the phone, and then a low voice said: "It's Xiao Shen, I'm your Uncle Song."

Chen Yangmei was slightly stunned, then sat up straight, waved his hand at Fan Qirong, signaling her not to speak, and then said respectfully: "Hello, Uncle Song." Who else could be there except Song Yucheng's father Song Chengkun?

Song Chengkun asked Chen Yangmei about his work with a smile. Chen Yangmei responded respectfully and carefully, while thinking in his heart that the reason why Song Chengkun called so late was not for Fan Qirong's business? If Song Chengkun was really alarmed by this incident, he would have made a big deal. Chen Yangmei shook his head in a daze.

Sure enough, after a while of greeting, Song Chengkun got on the topic and talked about how outstanding Fan Qirong performed in the Military Region Song and Dance Troupe during this period. Chen Yangmei naturally thanked Song Chengkun for his care for Fan Qirong again and again. However, at the end of the phone, Song Chengkun mentioned a little that he did not care enough for Fan Qirong, so that Fan Qirong was troubled so much that Chen Yangmei felt relieved that there would never be anyone like Li Jingxi in the future.

Chen Yangmei explained a few words with intention, but he didn't take it seriously, but he felt that too much explanation seemed to make him more concerned about it, so he just thought that he didn't understand the profound meaning and responded vaguely. It was not until a blind voice came from the other end of the phone that Chen Yangmei smiled bitterly and put down the phone in his hand.

No wonder there are so many people in the officialdom who have tried their best to curry favor and strive to climb upward. The charm of power is so tempting. When your status reaches a certain level, even if it is a fact rather than a word, a look full of meaning, someone will spend all his time interpreting the profound meaning to win your favor.

"It's so late, who called me, nothing is wrong, right?" Fan Qirong picked up an apple from the fruit plate and asked casually while peeling the fruit skin.

Chen Yangmei smiled and shook his head, saying, "It's okay, I'm an elder who hasn't been in contact for a long time!" After saying that, he changed his mind, and showed a smile on his face as he opened his arms and said, "Let's go ahead!"

"Continue, you big-headed ghost!" Fan Qirong's face turned slightly red, she raised her eyebrows and gestured at the fruit knife in her hand, showing a proud smile.

"What, do you want to murder your husband?" Chen Yangmei teased with a smile.

"What are you talking nonsense? Give it..." Fan Qirong handed the apple in her hand to Chen Yangmei, "Okay, I'll go and put hot water for you, take a shower and go to bed quickly, and I'll go to work tomorrow." After that, she skillfully avoided Chen Yangmei's hand, giggled, turned around and walked into the bathroom.

Chen Yangmei looked at Fan Qirong's back, then looked down at the apple in his hand, opened his mouth wide, and took a bite.

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Early the next morning, Xiang Beijing called Chen Yangmei and called Chen Yangmei to his office. When Chen Yangmei and Sun Ke walked into Xiang Beijing's office, the strong smell of smoke in the room made Chen Yangmei a little breathless. Chen Yangmei sighed secretly. He smoked so much cigarettes in the morning, and I think that when Xiang Beijing came to Xiang Beijing, he must have encountered something difficult to decide again.

He was about to persuade Xiang Beijing not to smoke so much, but when he saw Zhang Ke next to him, he swallowed the words he said. He was no longer Xiang Beijing's secretary, so some words should be said by the person who should say them, otherwise these words would inevitably embarrass him when they fell into Zhang Ke's ears.

After a little delay, Zhang Ke had already taken two steps, walked to the window and opened it, saying, "County Magistrate, why do you smoke so much cigarettes? Aunt Zhao will definitely get angry again when she knows it." The Aunt Zhao in Sun Ke's mouth was Xiang Beijing's wife Zhao Meixia, deputy director of the county cultural bureau. After listening to Zhang Ke's words, Chen Yangmei nodded slightly. After more than half a year of training, Zhang Ke was much more mature.

"Yes, county magistrate, you should pay more attention to your health. Mingzhe called me a few days ago and asked me to persuade you more and pay attention to the combination of work and rest." Chen Yangmei smiled and agreed.

"Haha... You two sang together, which made me really feel like I had made some mistakes. Xiao Shen, sit down!" Xiang Beijing smiled and greeted Chen Yangmei and sat on the sofa, took out a box of cigarettes from the drawer, took out one to light them, and then threw the cigarette to Chen Yangmei and said, "You smoke one too. I read an article some time ago, saying that the harm of smoking second-hand smoke is more serious than smoking directly. So, instead of smoking second-hand smoke, it is better to smoke one yourself."

Chen Yangmei could only smile bitterly and picked up the cigarette and lit it. Zhang Ke poured a glass of water for Chen Yangmei and put it in front of him. Chen Yangmei whispered "Thank you"! Zhang Ke understood that Xiang Beijing called Chen Yangmei so early, and there must be something important to talk about. Seeing that Xiang Beijing had no other instructions, he smiled at Chen Yangmei and turned around and left Xiang Beijing's office.

"Mingzhe called you again, alas! This child is rare to call us old couple. Last night, your sister-in-law complained about him coming." Xiang Beijing said with a wry smile.

Chen Yangmei thought Xiang Beijing was about to get to the point, but he turned around and said that Xiang Mingzhe. Although Xiang Beijing smiled bitterly, there was a faint pride in his words, which made Chen Yangmei slightly stunned. According to Chen Yangmei’s understanding of Xiang Beijing, if Xiang Beijing really encountered something difficult to decide, his expression would definitely not be so relaxed. Lin Zhitian once told Chen Yangmei more than once that Xiang Beijing has the ability, but unfortunately the scholar was too angry. It may also be that the incident that was isolated and investigated by the Commission for Discipline Inspection left an indelible shadow in his heart, which made Xiang Beijing lose control of his emotions every time he encountered something difficult to decide. Such a person is destined not to do much in his career, and Chen Yangmei also has a deep feeling. Looking at Xiang Beijing’s expression today, it seems to be somewhat different from his previous judgment.

These thoughts flashed through Shen Yangmei's mind. He smiled and said, "Young people, naturally, they have more topics with young people, especially the way Chinese people express their feelings is always more restrained. In fact, Mingzhe still cares about you and your sister-in-law very much, otherwise he would not ask me to advise you on the phone not to do your best to work and pay more attention to your health."

"Haha... I'll feel relieved if he has this kind of heart. Speaking of which, Mingzhe has thanks to your help. I have never thanked you for your military division friend before. This time I heard from your sister-in-law that the military district will come to the Air Force Logistics Base in a few days to perform a condolence performance. You can arrange it and I want to personally thank your military division friend." Xiang Beijing said with a smile.

Chen Yangmei nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, let me leave this matter."

"Compared with your actions in Qinshan Town, I have been struggling in the county! I still regret it until now. I really shouldn't have believed your bewitching and let you go. Seeing these achievements you have achieved, I feel ashamed. I am indeed old. I am not as determined as you young people. I can put down my burdens and let go!" Xiang Beijing slammed the cigarette butt in his hand in the ashtray. After a change of the topic, he got to the point, which was quite emotional.

Chen Yangmei smiled slightly. Xiang Beijing's words really made him wonder how to continue. He could only avoid the real and go to the false. He said: "County magistrate, you are in the age of a strong and experienced and capable person. It is the time to show your strength. We Jialiang County's reform work requires you to carry the flag. How can I compare with you? Besides, the achievements I have achieved are the result of your support behind your back. If you don't have your support, how dare I be so unscrupulous."

"Haha... don't give me a ecstasy soup." Xiang Beijing smiled and waved his hand, continuing: "However, although we have encountered many difficulties now, the difficulties are only temporary. Reform is an irreversible historical trend. No matter who it is, the wheels that want to block the progress of history will be crushed to pieces. I firmly believe in this." Xiang Beijing's feeling seemed to be saying to Chen Yangmei, and it seemed to be talking to himself.

Chen Yangmei nodded slightly and said firmly: "Prince, you are right!"

"Young cadres like you can see the general trend of reform, but many old comrades, old leaders, and old cadres are still sorry to be in absenteeism and obstruct the reform work in the county, which makes me difficult." Xiang Beijing sighed heavily and continued: "In their eyes, all reforms are capitalist paths and bourgeois liberalization. This is an era of time, and they are still exaggerating the line. The city repeatedly asked us to deepen reforms and deepen reforms in accordance with the requirements of the central government's documents, but we did nothing all day long. This is simply contrary to the spirit of the central government."

The eyes of the deep eyebrows turned around, thinking secretly about what Xiang Beijing meant. Is it just complaining or hoping to convey his dissatisfaction to Lin Zhitian through him, hoping to get more support from Lin Zhitian. He couldn't guess what Xiang Beijing meant, and it was difficult to say anything, so he could only nod his head gently.

"But now, I finally have the best opportunity." Xiang Beijing said, took a document from the desk in front of him and handed it to Chen Yangmei. Chen Yangmei hurriedly stood up and walked to the desk and took it.

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