Zhang Yang found that Qiao Pengju was a good guy, so he picked up the poured glass: "Damn it!"

Qiao Pengju was unambiguous: "Damn!" The two of them raised their necks, and the waiter had a sip of white wine, and the sound of wind and rain outside became louder and louder.

Qiao Peng slapped the empty wine glass on the table, and Zhang Yang picked up the bottle and poured it over to him. This is not called flattery, it is called communication.

Qiao Pengju said, "I have heard of your name for a long time!"

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Is it because I beat your cousin?"

Qiao Pengju laughed: "Pengfei has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and is a favorite student of the Bagua Sect Master. I didn't expect to fall into it under your hands."

Zhang Yang said: "It's been a thing of the past. Maybe we were wronged in our previous lives. Every time we meet, we always have a little unhappiness."

Qiao Pengju said: "If I am in your position tonight, I will stand on Chen Shaobin's side."

Zhang Yang was slightly stunned. Qiao Pengju's words were a little beyond his expectations. Qiao Pengju picked up the glass of wine and touched Zhang Yang, and smiled and said, "Liang Chenglong was just for the sake of my father's face. His respect for me was against his will. On the surface, he spoke sweetly to me, but he still didn't know what he scolded me. Chen Shaobin hit that singer, and his popularity was not really aimed at Liangzi. It was because I was unhappy. My arrival made him feel that his status was threatened. Of course, the conflict would burst out if he accumulated too much in his heart. My cousin asked him to bow his head. If he lowered his head, he would have no face to stay in Dongjiang in the future, because he did not bow his head on his own, but on behalf of a group of people."

Zhang Yang admired Qiao Pengju a little. This person could see things so thoroughly. This is the reason why Chen Shaobin would rather fail than bend. He represents the most powerful yamen in Pinghai in the past. Qiao Pengju represents the most powerful yamen in Pinghai in the future. Tonight's events are a collision between the old and new yamen. Chen Shaobin cannot lose this position. In a sense, his toughness also represents Liang Chenglong's interests. However, Liang Chenglong's unclear position made Chen Shaobin very angry. Qiao Pengju can see it clearly.

Zhang Yang said: "I didn't think so deeply, but what I value most is my friend. If something happens to my friend, of course I have to stand on the side of my friend, even if he is wrong!"

Qiao Pengju nodded with appreciation: "I must be lucky to be your friend!"

Zhang Yang said: "My friends may not be lucky, but my enemies must be unfortunate!"

Qiao Pengju was amused by this guy Zhang Kuang's words. He could hear the meaning of Zhang Yang's words. He was showing his strength to himself. Qiao Pengju suddenly asked, "Is Xu Jiayong your enemy?"

Zhang Yang was stunned by his sudden question. He picked up his glass and took a sip of wine. He thought about it carefully. After a while, he shook his head and said, "He is not worthy!"

Qiao Pengju smiled and said, "But he thinks you are the enemy!"

Zhang Yang said: "Your cousin also thinks I am an enemy, but I can't remember him normally!"

Qiao Pengju’s evaluation of this guy was two more words - arrogant! Qiao Pengju said: “I hope we can become friends!”

Zhang Yang smiled, showing his white and neat teeth. His smile was very friendly, making people feel good easily: "It should be possible, you are Qiao Mengyuan's brother and Shi Wei's cousin. They are all my friends!"

Qiao Pengju smiled happily. Zhang Yang was a very good person. Their meeting did not disappoint Qiao Pengju.

They had a very late talk that day. They only returned to their rooms to rest at around 2 a.m. Zhang Yang got up early the next morning. He saw Qiao Zhenliang, who was the first to get up in the courtyard, doing morning exercises. Zhang Yang went over and said hello and refused the invitation to have breakfast together.

Not long after leaving the provincial government guesthouse, the rain began to fall again. Zhang Yang sat in the taxi and looked at the heavy rain outside. He couldn't help but think how good it would be if this rain fell on Fengze. Fengze's drought would definitely be alleviated. Zhang Daguanren realized that he had another concern in his heart. This was his concern for Fengze. He was still very dedicated to the benefit of the officials.

He went to the Provincial People's Hospital to pick up the Nissan pickup truck. As soon as he got into the car, Liang Chenglong called in. Liang Chenglong didn't sleep well that night. Among these people, he and Chen Shaobin had the deepest relationship and had been together for the longest time. Last night's incident seriously hurt the relationship between him and Chen Shaobin, so Liang Chenglong wanted to repair it through Zhang Yang and proposed to welcome Zhang Yang at noon.

Zhang Yang understood what he meant, but Zhang Yang thought that now was not a good time to talk, so he asked Liang Chenglong to slow down and talk again and again.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yang thought for a while and hung up the phone at Song Huaiming's house. Since he came to the provincial capital, his father-in-law would always say hello to him. Liu Yuying was very happy when she heard that Zhang Yang came to Dongjiang, but she seemed to have some worries during the conversation. After Zhang Yang asked, she realized that Song Huaiming was not in a good mood recently, so she gave up the idea of ​​going to the Song family to visit, put down the phone, and thought about it. It was no wonder that Song Huaiming was in a bad mood. Originally, after Gu Yunzhi retired, he should have his turn to sit in the position of the number one leader in Pinghai, but Qiao Zhenliang appeared halfway and disrupted Song Huaiming's calculations.

While Zhang Yang was thinking about whether to visit Qin Qing in Lanshan today, Gu Jiatong called and she was at home, so she asked Zhang Yang to come over to pick her up and talk about important things.

For Gu Yunzhi, this is his last day as the provincial party secretary. Anyone will feel complicated at this time, and Gu Yunzhi will be no exception. When he and Qiao Zhenliang walked into the conference room together, all the Standing Committee members stood up at the same time. Under the leadership of Governor Song Huaiming, thunderous applause rang out in the conference room.

Gu Yunzhi smiled, but under his seemingly calm face, his heart could no longer be calm.

Qiao Zhenliang politely pulled the seat for Gu Yunzhi. Gu Yunzhi sat down with a smile. He signaled everyone to stop and applaud, and said with a smile: "When Comrade Zhenliang helped me open the chair just now, I felt that I was really old. I remember that when I took over from Secretary Liu, I helped him open the chair like this!"

Everyone laughed.

Gu Yun knew: "This is the last Standing Committee I presided over. First of all, we welcome the arrival of Secretary Qiao Zhenliang. In the days to come, Comrade Zhenliang will lead Pinghai, the giant aircraft carrier, to continue to break through the waves of reform!"

There was warm applause again at the scene. Qiao Zhenliang stood up and bowed to everyone. Qiao Zhenliang smiled very friendly. He didn't say anything, and then sat down again. It was not the time for him to speak.

Gu Yun knew: "When I was leaving, I said I had no feelings in my heart, which was a lie, but I was going to collect these feelings. I had time to judge the gains and losses of my work. I believe that Comrade Zhenliang's arrival will lead Pinghai to continue to develop steadily and bring Pinghai a better tomorrow!"

This time it was Qiao Zhenliang who was the first to applaud.

Gu Yunzhi stood up and said, "I don't want to say anything sensational. Before leaving, I just hope that everyone will take care of Pinghai as their home and take care of the people of Pinghai as their parents and relatives. Only in this way can we truly give our enthusiasm and efforts!" He began to shake hands one by one from Song Huaiming, and finally came to Qiao Zhenliang, shook hands with Qiao Zhenliang, and said earnestly: "Zhenliang, it depends on you in the future!"

Qiao Zhenliang said with respect: "Don't worry, Secretary Gu, my leadership team of Pinghai will never let your expectations down!"

Gu Yunzhi nodded, patted Qiao Zhenliang's back, and then turned around and walked towards the door. Since he left, he would leave freely.

All the Standing Committee members looked at Gu Yunzhi's tall back until the door of the conference room was closed behind him. The venue only sent continuous warm applause. This applause was an affirmation of Gu Yunzhi's hard work for many years and a farewell to the provincial party secretary.

Qiao Zhenliang's eyes swept across the faces of the Standing Committee members one by one, and he whispered: "From today, our team must work hard for the future of Pinghai. We must not let down the expectations of the Secretary Gu, nor the expectations of the people of Pinghai!"

Gu Yunzhi stood in front of the conference room until the applause stopped. He continued to walk forward slowly. Gu Yunzhi had thought countless times what to say at the last Standing Committee meeting, but in the end he decided not to say anything. Right and wrong, merit and demerit were judged by one. Pinghai's development history would inevitably leave his name. As long as he was worthy of his conscience, it was enough. Gu Yunzhi did not finish this last Standing Committee meeting. He sat in his seat for one more second, and Qiao Zhenliang's term was one second less. After handing over the power, Gu Yunzhi did not feel as disappointed as he imagined. He felt relaxed. When he walked out of the provincial party committee office building, he looked up at the sky. The sky that had rained was still gloomy, and raindrops were floating in the air, falling on his face, which was particularly cool.

When Gu Yunzhi saw his driver, he smiled and waved his hand, indicating that the driver should not follow him. For the first time in so many years, he felt like an ordinary person, not to be protected by others, not to be surrounded by subordinates, and not to be followed by reporters. Only in this way can he be popular.

Gu Yunzhi walked slowly along the sidewalk towards home. He heard the cries of birds, the hawkers along the street, the crisp bicycle ringtones, and the sound of cars shuttled back and forth. He had not paid attention to these ordinary little things for a long time. Gu Yunzhi felt suddenly back to the familiar world of the past.

Gu Yunzhi noticed a car slowly following him. He turned around with some angrily, thinking that his driver had followed him, but what he turned around was his daughter's Mercedes-Benz, and Zhang Yang was driving. Gu Jiatong sat on the passenger seat and looked out of the window: "Secretary Gu, your special car is here!"

Gu Yunzhi laughed, and he opened the car door and sat in: "Didn't you say you'd be waiting for me at home?"

Princess Gu Jiatong smiled and said, "I'm worried that you are used to taking a special car and not used to walking, so I come to pick you up early in the morning!"

Gu Yunzhi leaned back comfortably, closed his eyes and said, "This Mercedes-Benz is more comfortable to sit down than the Hongqi!"

Zhang Yang couldn't help laughing.

Gu Yun knew: "Go to Xiqiao, I will invite you to dinner at Gufeng Inn at noon!"

Gu Yunzhi didn't want to go to Xiqiao for a while. He had long wanted to go to Xiqiao to see the old house. Last night, he decided to leave immediately after leaving office today. He did not want to return to the provincial party committee compound for the time being. Part of the reason was that he didn't want to understand what it means to make tea cool as soon as he left, and Secretary Gu also had an unknown side.

There are 120 kilometers from Dongjiang to Nanxi. Xiqiao is located in the southwest of Nanxi. There are many water towns and many famous places and historical sites. Nanxi is the best city for tourism development in Pinghai. Xiqiao is not the most famous ancient town in Nanxi, but Xiqiao is the most cultural ancient town in Nanxi. Current tourism development is also in progress.

The two-hour drive from Dongjiang to Xiqiao was two hours. Because he was the driver of Gu Yunzhi, Zhang Daren tried his best to be steady. While driving, he quietly looked at the rearview mirror and found that the provincial party secretary who had just stepped down was sleeping in his seat.

Zhang Yang has never been to Nancy and has some impression of Nancy. Nancy's mayor is Xia Boda. Xia Boda used to be Gu Yunzhi's secretary. He and Gu Yunzhi's relationship with Gu Yunzhi is as close as family. Nancy's municipal party secretary is Xu Guangran. Zhang Yang once helped him cure gout. Speaking of which, Xu Guangran still owes him a favor. Nancy's executive vice mayor Chang Lingkong is Chang Lingfeng's biological brother. When he thinks of these people, Zhang Yang laughed unconsciously. It seems that Pinghai is not big, and he can be related to it anyway.

Because Gu Jiatong was a little weak because she had just recovered, she talked to Zhang Yang and fell asleep with her back on the seat.

Zhang Yang drove the car to the entrance of Xiqiao and was stopped at the gate. The guards asked him to buy tickets. Now Xiqiao has changed to a tourist area, and tourists entering the village must buy tickets worth ten yuan each.

Gu Yunzhi and Gu Jiatong woke up at this moment. Seeing Zhang Yang being about to pay, Gu Jiatong said, "No, I have a pass!" She took out the pass from the glove box and handed it to the guard.

When the guard saw the pass, he immediately smiled and let it go.

Gu Yun knew: "I haven't come back for so many years, so I didn't expect to have to buy a ticket when I go home!"

Gu Jiatong smiled and said, "Secretary Gu vigorously advocates the development of Pinghai economy. Our hometown develops tourism. Even if we buy tickets, it will support the development of our hometown!"

Zhang Yang laughed.

Gu Jiatong directed Zhang Yang to park his car in the parking lot not far from the old house. Gu Yunzhi's eyes were attracted by an old locust tree in front of the parking lot. He walked over, stroked the trunk, and whispered: "I remember when I was a child, I often played under the trees. Once, because of my naughtyness, I even knocked my head. Your grandma broke the branches and boiled eggs for me to eat."

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Secretary Gu has been naughty too?"

Gu Yunzhi smiled and said, "I was not born an old man!", which made them laugh.

Xiqiao Village is divided into two parts by a small river. From the parking lot, you can see the old house of the Gu family. Every grass and tree here makes Gu Yunzhi feel extremely friendly. He walked up the small bridge with his hands and stood at the high point of the arch bridge and looked northward. He saw bridges hidden among weeping willows, with different styles. Xiqiao not only has the ancient bridge well preserved, but the whole town is connected by the river, and the streets are connected by the bridge, which is simple and quiet, with a typical small bridge and flowing water.

Gu Yun knew: "Xiqiao was formed in the Western Jin Dynasty, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, and later destroyed by war. After several reconstructions, it reached its peak during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, wealthy businesses gathered and merchants were everywhere. After the Qing soldiers entered the pass, the place was looted again and the town was burned. It was not until the Qianlong period that some vitality was restored. Most of the houses you see now are buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, but there are many ancient sites in the town. You can see traces of history as long as you pay a little attention."

Zhang Yang said: "I want to have a good tour when I look back."

Gu Jiatong took out the camera and took two photos of her father, and Zhang Yang also took photos with Secretary Gu.

Twenty meters south of the bridge, it was the Gu family's old house. Gu Jiatong had someone renovated it. In addition, she sold the houses of neighbors on both sides and formed a large courtyard. Two big trees were planted in front of the door, and the doors and windows were painted again. When she opened the door, she saw the courtyard and the main hall. The light of this old house was not very good, because it had just rained, and water was still dripping down from the eaves, falling into the pool of water gathering under the courtyard, which meant to gather wealth.

The beams of the corridor columns are all carved beams and painted buildings, and there are many wood carvings hanging on the walls.
Chapter completed!