When Lu Yiwei studied at Xijiang University, Cai Runnian, who was a professor of modern literature, was very fond of him. After graduation, Cai Runnian insisted that Lu Yiwei apply for his postgraduate program. Lu Yiwei also wanted to study at that time, but his family conditions did not allow him to, so he had to give up and return to his hometown to teach. Because of this, Cai Runnian sighed and scolded Lu Yiwei. He even ignored him for a long time.
When he was planting an orchard in Beihe Town, Lu Yiwei came to visit. Cai Runnian let bygones be bygones and personally took him to the relevant experts. It was also during that time that he met Su Meng.
After Cai Runnian retired, because of his high theoretical level and his great interest in politics, he published many policy and theoretical articles in national journals and newspapers. He was noticed by the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee at that time and personally visited him. He was rehired to the Political Research Office of the Provincial Party Committee as the editor-in-chief of Xijiang Frontier and became one of the core think tanks of Secretary Huang of the Provincial Party Committee.
Cai Runnian, who had been teaching and educating people all his life, did not live a rich life, but at least it was enjoyable. Usually, the people he interacted with the most were his students. He had always been comfortable in the ivory tower. But since he became the aide of the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, his life had changed dramatically. He moved from the tube-shaped apartment assigned by the university to a luxurious single-family villa, equipped with a special car and a full-time driver, a secretary to help him, a nanny to cook and clean at home, and a doctor to visit when he was sick … These were all secondary. What made him more dazzled was that all the leaders, big and small, came to visit him one after another. Since they came, they certainly did not come empty-handed. They were all generous, and the "gifts" were more shocking than the previous one.
As a university professor, how could he have seen such a scene? Usually, on holidays, at most students would come to visit him with some fruits and specialties. But now, there were some rare treasures and money that he had never seen in his life. At first, he refused. He had been clean all his life and could not keep his chastity in his old age. But as time went by, he became more and more unable to resist the temptation of material things. After the first time, there was a second time. In the end, he did not refuse and enjoyed this wonderful process.
He knew very well that others did not come to see him, but the power behind him. Although he was only an editor-in-chief, the powerful power made him fascinated and lost. In addition, more and more people supported him, so he naturally regarded himself as a leader. During that period, he did a lot of things for others and became famous. He was jokingly called "Laojun" by outsiders.
Because of Zhang Zhiyuan's matter, Lu Yiwei came to visit, hoping to ask for his help. She would never forget Cai Runnian's arrogance at that time, as well as his wife's attire and the look in her eyes. The matter was settled in the end, but the price was huge.
However, his good luck did not last for long. Following the transfer of the previous Provincial Party Secretary, the former Provincial Governor Zhang Bingtong took over, and Cai Runnian lost his power. The people who used to flatter him all day long suddenly disappeared. They moved back from the luxurious villa to the tube-shaped apartment. They moved back from the Zhang had had and moved back to the Tu-Shaped apartment. The last time he fell ill, he held Lu Yiwei's hand and said that if he was given another chance, he would never agree to Secretary Huang's request. He lost his way during that period of time, and he would use the rest of his life to repent and beg for God's forgiveness.
He told Lu Yiwei that if he was given another chance, he would never agree to Secretary Huang's request. He had lost his way and would use the rest of his life to repent and beg for forgiveness. Lu Yiwei often came to see him. His wife would warmly invite him to stay for dinner and make his favorite pork ribs soup.
Lu Yiwei felt sad as they sat in the narrow dining room. He had offered to buy a house for him several times, but Cai Runnian refused. He said he had stayed in this old house for a lifetime and had feelings for it. He did not want to leave the school. The house was not big, but it was warm and comfortable.
His wife filled a bowl with pork ribs soup. Lu Yiwei's mouth watered at the smell. He was hungry, so he wolfed down the food without caring about his image. The old couple looked on happily from the side, not forgetting to remind him to eat slowly.
He felt refreshed after a bowl of hot soup. After eating and drinking to his heart's content, his wife brewed some tea and brought it in front of him. Cai Runnian took out some cigarettes and handed them over. He was even more passionate than his own son.
After chatting for a while, his wife went to wash the dishes. Cai Runnian stood up and said, "Come, follow me to the study."
The study was not big. It was at most a dozen square meters. There was a row of old-fashioned wooden bookcases against the wall. They were filled to the brim. The top of the bookcases was filled with books. There were a few boxes on the floor. They were also books. The antique desk near the window had the paint worn off. The words "1977" could be vaguely seen on the side.
The longer he worked in the government, the more he yearned for this kind of peaceful life. A cup of tea, a cigarette, a book. He could sit under the sun and read for a whole day. He could find the joy of life in books. It was a pleasant and comfortable life.
Cai Runnian sat on the hardwood chair and looked at him with a smile. "Have you encountered some difficulties?"
Lu Yiwei was surprised. He tried to cover it up. "No, I just came to see you and your wife."
"Don't lie to me. You are my student. Your every move can escape my eyes. This is the first time you came to my house with a laptop. "
Lu Yiwei said embarrassedly, "I wanted to buy something for you, but it was a bit rushed …"
"Okay, okay. Don't talk nonsense. Just say it."
Lu Yiwei did not beat around the bush. He briefly explained the situation. Cai Runnian hugged his stomach and closed his eyes. He looked like he was asleep. After a while, he said, "Yiwei, you know I don't care about current affairs. I don't want to get involved in these things. Forgive me for not being able to help."
Lu Yiwei said anxiously, "Professor Cai, I came to you because I have no other way. If I had a way, I wouldn't have run around. It's mainly because the level of writing a speech for Secretary Zhang is too high. I really can't do it. "
At this time, his wife came in. "Old man, Yiwei is in trouble. Please help him."
Cai Runnian glared at her. "What do you know? Don't talk nonsense."
"You …"
His wife wanted to say a few more words. But in the end, she left. Lu Yiwei knew that if it wasn't for his wife, Cai Runnian would not have fallen so quickly. Thinking of the past, he could not get rid of the shadow in his heart.
Lu Yiwei firmly believed that Cai Runnian would help him. It was just that he could not overcome the barrier in his heart. Although he said he did not care about current affairs, the People's Daily and Xijiang Daily could not be eating dust. Once a habit was formed, it was hard to change.
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