Chapter 20 Do you want to spend money?
public security bureau.
Several members of the inspection team have moved to the temporary office.
The afternoon was spent sorting out cases and classifying the doubtful cases to facilitate subsequent reversal of the verdict.
Shen Tinglan was free.
Strictly speaking, standing at the door of the Public Security Bureau to get some fresh air is called slacking off.
A pair of almond-shaped eyes with distinct black and white looked around aimlessly.
There are green trees across the main road. Under one of the trees, an old man is setting up a small low table with a bamboo basket on it, which is full of yellow orchids.
The old man sat on a simple camping chair, wearing a large beige straw hat that farmers used to protect themselves from the sun during the working season, and his hands were threading a needle.
Hey, that's interesting.
This doesn't feel like selling Huang Guolan, it's more like experiencing life.
Interested, he walked across the street.
"Uncle, is this Hua Langzi for sale?" Shen Tinglan stood in front of the old man's stall and bent over to ask.
The old man looked up at her, his cloudy eyes looking a little weathered.
He said, "Little girl, I'm from the Public Security Bureau across the street. This flower was dragged out of your place this morning. If you want it, you can string it up yourself with a needle. It's free."
The old voice is full of the flavor of time, and it feels more amiable.
Shen Tinglan didn't act pretentiously politely, squatted down, took the needle and started threading the thread himself.
His mouth was not idle either, he chatted with the old man.
After stringing a long string together, biting the string with his mouth and tying a knot, Shen Tinglan tilted his head and asked, "Uncle, aren't you hot? I'm squatting here, it's too hot to bear."
The old man smiled deeply, the wrinkles on his face deepened, and he shook his head and said, "It's hot now, but that's nothing. Thinking back to the past--" He stopped talking halfway.
He shook his head again and sighed helplessly: "People nowadays have a better life and more thoughts, but it was better in the past. They only wanted to do one thing well."
"This guy, if he doesn't have a heart, he shouldn't be an official. Look, you just hired a director, and in the past two days, several others have been dismissed. Little girl, what do you think? Isn't this the truth?"
Shen Tinglan frowned and thought seriously: "Old man, I think the most important thing is to look at the person. Besides, power is something that really tests people's hearts and perseverance. How many people can face money, power, and women without being lost? Otherwise, the country would not set up the Discipline Inspection Commission to supervise all officials."
"Having said that, there are also many people with steadfast minds who are not tempted. However, as you know, when the water is too clear, there are no fish. Such people are often ostracized and can't go far. To survive, most people choose to go with the flow."
Shen Tinglan sighed again, thinking of his lovely old man. If he were still alive, he would probably be about the same age as this old man.
The topic changed.
His voice was clear and bright: "But I remember the mayor of our Jiangcheng ten years ago. He was a good official who worked hard to improve the welfare of the people. That year, he overcame all objections to the renovation of old houses, so that more than 100,000 people in the old district in the south of the city could live and work in peace and contentment."
"Now the Chengnan New District has been able to develop, and we really have to thank him, but he retired after that reform."
After a pause, his voice darkened and he said with regret: "What a pity."
The old man's expression remained unchanged, his dark skin trembled a little, and his eyes were indifferent: "When you get old, you should retire, otherwise you will be standing in the toilet without taking a shit."
Shen Tinglan saw that the old man was calm as usual, and it was obvious that he was a man who had experienced many ups and downs. His temperament was somewhat similar to that of the old man.
He asked tentatively, "Uncle, you are a veteran, right?"
Oh, this little girl has a good eye. The old man wore a few yellow orchids, but she didn't answer, but nodded slightly to show her agreement.
She spoke with some nostalgia: "My grandfather was also a veteran, but unfortunately he passed away early. He was an old man without any blessings."
The old man paused after hearing this, and then said in a deep voice, "This means he will be reincarnated early and enjoy happiness sooner, unlike us old people who will never die."
"Master, don't talk nonsense. An old man in the family is like a treasure."
"hehe……"
The two chatted for a while, and Shen Tinglan felt that he could not stay there any longer, so he prepared to stand up and say goodbye.
Just then.
At the entrance of the Public Security Bureau, Lin Zhizhou took out a cigarette case, shook out a cigarette, put it in the corner of his mouth, took out a lighter to light it, and turned his head for a moment, and saw a familiar figure squatting across the street.
Pause briefly.
He held the cigarette in his palm and strode towards the opposite side. Passing by the trash can at the door, he gently exerted force with his fingers.
The smoke is gone.
Throw it in the trash.
At this time, the woman opposite had stood up, holding a few bunches of flowers in her hand, and said goodbye with a smile.
"Uncle, I'm leaving first."
The old man didn't look up, his hands didn't stop moving, and he responded with his mouth.
"Chen Tinglan, I caught you." The man walking across the street and standing behind the woman suddenly spoke.
Shen Tinglan shuddered.
"Haha, what a coincidence." He gave a dry, bitter laugh.
She was caught slacking off again. Who could be more unlucky than her?
The old man looked up when he heard the voice, and seeing the man's extraordinary demeanor, he guessed his identity. At the same time, the man saw the old man's face, and a file appeared in his mind.
This old man is quite a character.
He did not reveal his identity, but nodded politely.
Hey, this kid is worthy of being a member of the Kyoto Inspection Team. He has insight without showing it. Look at the clear look in his eyes.
At a glance, you can tell that he is a good boy and a scavenger with a strong background.
This Jiangcheng needs to be cleaned up.
Shen Tinglan naturally didn't know about all the twists and turns, so she spoke up to break the silence.
"Team Leader Lin, let's go."
Team Leader Lin's words further confirmed the old man's guess.
Shen Tinglan turned around and walked in front, and the old man interacted with Lin Zhizhou's eyes.
Finally, they nodded to each other.
It's tacitly understood.
Cars were speeding by in twos and threes. Shen Tinglan lowered her head to look at the flowers and arrange the flower strings.
Thinking about giving one to Lin Zhizhou?
I don't think a grown man would want it.
Thinking about it in my mind, I took a step forward.
Danger Room,
The man put his steady and strong arm around her shoulders and brought her back.
"You are still so reckless. There is a car coming. Look at the road, not the flowers." His voice was soft and gentle, his words were reproachful but also somewhat tolerant.
Shen Tinglan twisted her body, the temperature of her shoulders was a little hot, and she felt very uncomfortable.
The man lowered his eyes. Her long, slightly curled eyelashes covered her eyes, so his bright eyes could not be seen. However, he could guess that the little expression on her face at that moment must be rich and colorful, vivid and vivid.
"Don't move, safety first."
A warm, magnetic bass sound fell from above her head, and she stopped struggling.
Looking at the vehicles coming and going in a hurry, his old face turned slightly red.
This scale is somewhat uncomfortable.
The inexplicable intimacy gave Shen Tinglan a headache.
Beyond the scope of ordinary friends.
She really wants to ask clearly?
While she was daydreaming, the man had already taken her arm across the street and when they arrived at the Public Security Bureau, he tactfully let go of her shoulders.
"If you have so much free time, please help me look at the case."
"Ah, that's not good. It's beyond the scope of my job."
Seeing that she was still a little confused, the man smiled brightly: "Isn't this your old job? Let me check to see if there is any regression."
Regression?
It's not just a step backward, it's completely forgotten.
Come on,
She worked her way up from an administrative clerk to a record clerk, and now she also has to handle cases.
Even hanging yourself needs to give people a break.
The man strode forward.
Her brain couldn't stop her mouth. Each organ had its own ideas and they didn't listen to Shen Tinglan's commands.
"Hey, do you want some flowers?"
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