It can be seen from this that Song Wendi's plan is very long-term. He now has the various resources that Li Siyuan left in Huainan, so he is not very anxious and becomes steady and cautious. He began to contact some potential officials to pave the way for his future career.
Song Wendi is still young and has plenty of time to wait, but Wen Jinglong has already reached the peak of power and can only slowly descend. This is how the officialdom works. The waves in front push the waves behind, and the waves in front die on the beach.
Wenfeng glanced at the painting on the wall and asked with a smile, "Zhicheng, what do you think of this painting of a mountain girl washing clothes?"
Fang Zhicheng had been observing it for a long time just now. He pretended to have just discovered it, and leaned over to look at it carefully for a long time. He touched his chin and smiled, "This must be the work of a master. The painting skills are very deep and the color matching is sophisticated. The composition of the whole painting is delicate and full of creativity. If it is put up for auction, the price will be at least one million US dollars."
Wen Feng covered her mouth and laughed, "You speak very logically, but I'm afraid you're complaining in your heart."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and said with a smile: "If you agree, Master's Wife, why not let me keep it."
Wen Feng walked slowly to the side of the painting, looking a little lost, and said slowly: "If you like it, I'll give it to you."
Fang Zhicheng showed a look of joy on his face. He walked to the side of the painting and asked with a smile: "The author is Fengshan Immortal. I really hope to meet her. I want to see what kind of person can draw such a unique work."
A blush rose on Wen Feng's fair cheeks, and she smiled and said, "I am the one who gave myself the title of Fengshan Immortal."
Fang Zhicheng's acting became exaggerated. He took a step back and looked Wen Feng up and down with a look of surprise. His eyes revealed his admiration and adoration. He said, "Master's wife, I didn't expect that you have such a high level of attainment in oil painting. It's really surprising."
Wen Feng could tell that Fang Zhicheng was saying this on purpose. This guy must have guessed that it was her work. She glared at him unhappily and spat, "You must have guessed that I painted it, right? Oil painting is my hobby. Every year I take a vacation and go on the road alone to collect materials in remote places. This painting was obtained by chance when I was in Huaxi."
It takes a lot of courage to go on the road alone. Fang Zhicheng was also very surprised, because he didn't expect Wenfeng to have such a unique side.
Fang Zhicheng knocked his forehead hard, revealing a look of sudden enlightenment, and said with emotion: "I also find it strange. The mountain girl washing clothes is a scene that only female painters have the opportunity to occasionally capture. Otherwise, if it were a male painter, he would probably be torn to pieces by the mountain people."
Wen Feng's beautiful eyes sparkled with a strange light, and she said, "Don't describe the mountain people as barbaric. Although their lives are very backward, many of them have now left the mountains. I have made some artistic treatment to this painting. In fact, the people who are still washing clothes in the lake in the mountains are old ladies in their fifties and sixties. Young women don't do that anymore."
“…” Fang Zhicheng was stunned for a while, then smiled and said, “In other words, although the painting shows a young girl, the model is actually an old man.”
Wen Feng laughed and said, "Your expression looks very strange."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and sighed, "I'm just surprised by your bold and innovative approach."
Wen Feng slowly let out a sigh of relief and said, "Compared to the intrigues in the officialdom, I actually like the life of the mountain people. Although the space is small, it is very simple and rustic."
Fang Zhicheng drank a few sips of cold water, and the smell of alcohol in his mouth faded a lot. "Master's wife, why don't you and Master have a child? This will make your life more colorful."
Wen Feng shook her head. She was not disgusted by Fang Zhicheng's question because she had long regarded Fang Zhicheng as her own family. She sighed and said, "When we were young, we were both very career-oriented. I was very naive at that time. If a woman got pregnant, her career would at least stagnate for two years. Because of this, the relationship between your master and I was not very harmonious for a while. I spent my best years in a daze. In recent years, my relationship with him has eased a lot. When I brought up this topic again, he did not give a direct answer. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor told me that although it is still possible to get pregnant at my current age, the risks are very high, so I just took it lightly."
Fang Zhicheng could feel Wenfeng's helplessness and sadness. Although Wenfeng looked very young, she was actually in her forties. It really takes a lot of courage for an elderly mother to give birth.
Fang Zhicheng said softly: "If possible, we should try. After all, life would not be perfect without children."
Wen Feng nodded, looked at Fang Zhicheng deeply, and said with a smile: "Let it be."
The noise in the restaurant died down a bit, and Wen Feng left the room. Fang Zhicheng also came downstairs at the right time, and the guests were ready to leave.
Lou Xuechen patted Fang Zhicheng's shoulders twice and said with a smile: "Young man, you must work hard. We old guys are watching you. Don't let your master down."
Fang Zhicheng didn't know how to answer and could only smile kindly. He felt that this smile was a bit silly, but a wise man should appear foolish. In front of these leaders, he could become a heartless, harmless official rookie to win good evaluations.
Following Song Wendi to the study, Wenfeng brought a pot of scented tea and shortbread. The shortbread was baked by Wenfeng herself. It was still warm on the fingertips and fragrant and crispy when eaten. The two drank tea to sober up while talking about the recent developments in the province. In a few words, they returned to the topic of the Strategic Emerging Industries Leading Group.
"Secretary Wen said yesterday that the leadership group office will be established, but the details of the establishment still need to be studied carefully." Song Wendi looked at Fang Zhicheng, hoping to read some psychological activities from his face, but he saw nothing. While he was surprised, he was also a little relieved. Fang Zhicheng has grown well in the past two years. A good sapling has grown into a towering tree, which makes the tree planter very happy.
Fang Zhicheng lowered his eyes. He knew that Song Wendi was asking about his choice, because the position of executive deputy director of the leadership group office was a glamorous position, but it was also a hot potato. If Fang Zhicheng did not choose this position, Song Wendi would find a way to help him decline it. As for promotion, it was a matter of time. Fang Zhicheng was still young and had time to wait for half a year to a year.
Fang Zhicheng slowly raised his head and said in a serious tone: "From a strategic perspective, Huainan is in urgent need of promoting strategic emerging industries. Governor Wei has put a lot of thought into this matter. This involves the results of the revolutionary adjustment of the province's industrial structure in the next five to ten years. Secretary Wen has a sharp eye. He did not deny Governor Wei's proposal, but hoped to arrange his own personnel in it."
Song Wendi nodded and said, "Jiang Yong has just taken up the post of vice governor, and his position is not yet secure. He will not let go of any opportunity he sees. Secretary Wen may have his own thoughts and ideas on the issue of the leadership group office in order to support Jiang Yong."
Fang Zhicheng said with a bit of disdain: "Jiang Yong, as always, does not hide his purpose."
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Song Wendi smiled faintly, then put away his smile and turned serious, saying: "Jiang Yong has his own considerations. He is not so simple, but he knows the role he plays. He is a beast brought to Huainan by Secretary Wen. Secretary Wen can act indifferent, but he, Jiang Yong, must show hunger and desire. Jiang Yong must snatch things that Secretary Wen cannot obtain openly."
Fang Zhicheng smiled bitterly and said, "It's not wise to compete with Governor Wei for something."
Song Wendi paused and said slowly: "Jiang Yong couldn't wait to do this because he wanted to show Secretary Wen his determination. In this way, Secretary Wen would focus on supporting him. In the Huainan officialdom, although there are many factions, Secretary Wen is the highest leader. As long as Jiang Yong does things to Secretary Wen's heart, he can ignore the opinions of others."
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "This is a bit too extreme."
Song Wendi shook his head and said with emotion: "Jiang Yong is at the end of his rope. He didn't make any real achievements in the Huainan Development and Reform Commission before. Secretary Wen was a little disappointed in him, so Jiang Yong had to change his approach and transform from a wise general to a fierce general. Of course, this is also his temporary strategy. Once his position in the provincial government is stable and solid, he will definitely have to regroup and promote his own economic ideas."
Song Wendi is indeed a good teacher. After his detailed analysis, Fang Zhicheng finally understood why Jiang Yong was so arrogant and did not take Governor Wei seriously during the meeting not long ago. Jiang Yong's attitude was also Secretary Wen's way of testing Wei Qun to see if Wei Qun's appointment would weaken his control over the provincial government.
Fang Zhicheng knew that Song Wendi was waiting for his answer. He smiled and said, "Master, people go to higher places, and water flows to lower places. Although this position is not easy to sit in, I think I should grit my teeth and fight for it."
Song Wendi showed satisfaction in his eyes and said, "Based on my understanding of you, I know you will not give up this rare opportunity. Although the position of executive deputy director of the Strategic Emerging Industries Leading Group Office is a nominal position, it is an opportunity for you to officially step onto the stage of Huainan Province. You must treat it with caution."
The NDRC is the department that promotes major policies, but not all NDRC staff have the power to direct other departments to cooperate with their work. Only when such a special leading group office is established and a clear document is issued will it attract the attention of other departments. This is a good opportunity to build connections in provincial institutions, but the task is also arduous, because there is no direct superior-subordinate relationship, and there is cross-departmental and cross-institutional coordination, so the work will definitely not be so smooth.
Fang Zhicheng showed a serious expression and said: "If there is any accident, Master, you will not stand by and watch me die, right?"
Song Wendi rolled her eyes at Fang Zhicheng and said, "I hate to see you pretending to be a coward."
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