People changed as their environment changed, their roles changed, and they grew older. This included their words, actions, manners, emotions, personality, and even posture. Everyone was the same. Lu Yiwei in Nanyang County did not know what fear was. He dared to think and act, and dared to take responsibility for what he did. But after he arrived in Jiangdong, the complicated interpersonal relationships and entangled forces made it difficult for him to deal with many things. He was even a little timid and helpless.
On the contrary, Su Qiming rose rapidly with the support of Old Master Kang. He became more and more confident, and he was many times stronger than before. Perhaps this was the principle of 'don't worry about politics if you're not in a position'. At the end of the day, having power in one's hands was the sign of the real start of one's career.
The two chatted for a while, and Su Qiming stopped smiling. "Is it serious?"
Lu Yiwei could not talk about the pain he had been suppressing for a day. He gritted his teeth and said lightly, "It's fine. It's almost done."
"Oh, that's good. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Even if the sky falls, there's still Old Bai to hold it up. But I have to remind you that no matter what the situation is, learn to protect yourself first, and then think about other things. "
Lu Yiwei nodded heavily.
Su Qiming sighed, stretched his body and leaned on the sofa. His eyes became soft as he moved from Lu Yiwei to the television wall opposite him. Unable to put his hands down, he found a suitable reason to light a cigarette to calm his emotions.
Lu Yiwei saw his every move and knew what he wanted to say. It seemed to be a topic that could not be avoided every time they met.
After a long silence, Su Qiming turned to Lu Yiwei. His lips twitched slightly as he smiled and said, "If Mengmeng is still alive, she should have a child by now. I'm a grandfather now, hehe. I have been reflecting on myself all these years, and I regret it very much. If I didn't break you up, she wouldn't be where she is today. Sigh! "
Lu Yiwei quickly comforted him. "Mayor Su, it's all in the past. There's no need to bring it up. What happened to Mengmeng was purely an accident. It has nothing to do with you. "
"How can there be no relationship? If I hadn't forcefully interfered, she wouldn't have come to Beijing alone to become a reporter, and she wouldn't have gone out to do interviews alone …"
Tears welled up in Su Qiming's eyes, and because of the alcohol, his emotions were a little out of control. His hand that was holding the cigarette kept trembling. He tried to bring it to his mouth, but he couldn't move it. He snuffed it out, sat up, and closed his eyes to calm himself down. After a while, he said, "Actually, I didn't oppose you at that time, but … forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. He's already gone, there's no point in talking about it anymore. But what moved me was how you behaved after Mengmeng left. Many people thought that you were my son-in-law … This didn't affect your relationship as husband and wife, right? "
Lu Yiwei didn't dare to look at him and said lightly, "No."
"That's good. You have a good reputation in Xijiang's officialdom. Moreover, there are so many leaders who like you. Even Shou Song has praised you in front of me more than once. This is a political capital that others do not have. You have to learn to make use of it and maintain it well. In the future, when you rise to the top, these people will definitely help you. "
"But, you also have shortcomings. You can't control your emotions well. You're too sentimental, and you're kind-hearted. You don't have the ruthlessness to kill, and you don't know how to use soft tactics when dealing with some matters. You should know that the officialdom is a battlefield where there is no smoke of gunpowder. Fights happen every day and never stop. I know that you have an upright temperament and won't flatter anyone. Moreover, you're more upright and can't stand some evil practices. The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Without mud, there can't be lotus flowers. You have to change yourself appropriately. "
"Of course, although it's said to be a shortcoming, it's actually your strength. Only people with character can stand out. Everywhere you go, you have a good relationship with the masses, and the people support you. However, your colleagues are prejudiced against you. Have you thought about the reason? "
Lu Yiwei touched his head and said with a faint smile, "I know in my heart that I've touched the interests of some people. I don't want to be in cahoots with them and pay special attention to the vulnerable groups. Because I was born as a farmer, I naturally understand their needs. Plundering the people's wealth and encroaching on their interests, how is this any different from a feudal society? "
"That's the logic, but remember, if you want to be a good person, you have to be a bad official. Think about it slowly."
Su Qiming looked at his watch and stood up. "I have to go back. I have a meeting tomorrow morning. When do I leave?"
"Tomorrow morning."
"Oh, then I won't be sending you off. I'll contact you when I reach River East."
Lu Yiwei sent Su Qiming downstairs and returned to his room. He took off his clothes and took a hot shower to relax his exhausted body. It had been a day, but he still didn't have a chance to catch his breath. Looking at himself in the mirror, it was indeed as Su Qiming said. His mental state wasn't too good. His face was haggard, his hair had grown longer, and his body had changed. His stomach was slightly bulging … Suddenly, he remembered that he was already 36 years old.
He walked out of the bathroom and returned to his bedroom to charge his phone. Just as he was thinking of calling his wife, Fan Chunfang, she had already called him.
"Hello, are you still busy?"
Fan Chunfang found out about the car factory later, but she didn't dare to call him.
Lu Yiwei relaxed his body and lay on the bed. He raised his phone and said, "I'm in Bei Zhou now. I forgot to tell you."
"Oh, you're home?"
"No, I'm dealing with work."
"Tired, right?"
That one sentence crushed his psychological defense. He really wanted to pour out all the depression in his heart and vent to his heart's content.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Fan Chunfang said again, "Dad told me. It's not your fault, so don't worry. Even if they track you down in the future, you can just quit. What's the big deal? You can just relax. "
"It's not that easy. Don't think too much. Are you asleep?"
"Yes, I've been waiting for you to come back. In the end, I couldn't take it anymore and fell asleep."
Lu Yiwei felt as if his heart was being pricked by needles. He then felt that there was a foreign body in his throat that kept tumbling upwards. He wanted to control his emotions, but his voice broke when he spoke. He said in a hoarse voice, "You've worked hard."
Although Lu Yiwei wasn't in front of her, Fan Chunfang could feel the pressure he was under. After a long time, she said, "Yiwei, we've been married for so many years, and we've never asked for anything from you. Today, I want to mention something. No matter what happens, you have to tell me in advance. This family can't do without you. I fully support your work. You don't have to worry about the matters at home, but the two of us can't lose you. "
Lu Yiwei adjusted his emotions and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm fine, aren't I? I didn't tell you about work because I didn't want you to worry. I can handle it alone. I can't let you worry about me, understand? "
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