Regarding the word "ruthless", he had seen it with his own eyes and been taught by others. But when it came to him, he just couldn't bring himself to be ruthless. His character was always benevolent and grateful. He could forgive those who betrayed him and let go of those who framed him. He lived in harmony with them as equals. How to be ruthless? Perhaps there was no better explanation in his dictionary.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Xia Yuhong said with misty eyes, "I have a research mission in the first half of this year. I'll organize a hundred reporters from our agency to go to the countryside for interviews. How about we do it in your county?"
"Sure, I'll welcome you warmly. I'll treat you with great hospitality. As long as it's related to publicity, I'll welcome it with open arms. "
"Okay, that's settled then."
After a night's rest, Lu Yiwei said goodbye to Xia Yuhong the next morning and went to the siheyuan where Su Meng used to live. The owner of the place had changed. It was a young couple. When they saw him, they were confused and asked, "Who are you looking for?"
Lu Yiwei looked around. The house seemed to have been refurbished. There were no traces of Su Meng left behind in the past.
"What do you do?"
After repeated questioning, Lu Yiwei smiled and said, "Live a good life. I wish you happiness."
"Who is this? Strange."
After leaving the siheyuan, Lu Yiwei still had one thing on his mind. According to the address provided by Li Haidong, he came to Xiushui Street. After searching for a long time in a shopping mall, he saw Mei Jia in front of an inconspicuous clothing stall.
Mei Jia was fatter than before. Her figure was seriously out of shape. She had big shoulders and a round waist. She was wearing a loose, cheap white sweater and a red down jacket that couldn't hide her layers of swimming rings. She was wearing a pair of shiny leggings that were fashionable nowadays. Her legs were so thick that it felt like they were going to burst. On her feet was a pair of sports shoes that hadn't been washed for a long time. From the details, it could be seen that she didn't pay much attention to life. She had a permed afro and wore huge earrings. Her large face was smeared with all kinds of low-quality makeup. She was dressed like a woman in her forties.
As time passed, Lu Yiwei couldn't imagine that life could destroy a former TV anchor like this. Back then, he had brought tens of millions to the capital, but in the end, he still ended up in such a miserable state.
Mei Jia was munching on the bun and drinking soy milk. When she saw Lu Yiwei, she froze, her mouth still stuffed with a bun. The shock and confusion in her eyes turned into fear. She did something unexpected. She threw the bun away and ran away.
Lu Yiwei stood there, looking at her shabby back. His lips moved slightly, not knowing what to do. Nan Chao, who was standing next to him, whispered, "Secretary Lu, should we go after her?"
Lu Yiwei did not respond. Instead, he entered the shop and sat down. He moved the steamed buns and soy milk away and saw a small book on the table. He picked it up and flipped through it with interest.
4th of March, 486 yuan; 5th of March, 120 yuan; 7th of March, 230 yuan; 9th of March, 0 yuan … The daily sales were recorded in detail, and a few simple numbers showed that she was not doing well. In the capital, he could earn a few hundred yuan a day and barely get by. This included rent, daily expenses, and so on. On the back of the book, there was a sentence: To not be abandoned by life, you can only choose to work hard.
It was a very philosophical sentence, which showed her life situation and bitterness. When Li Haidong married her, Lu Yiwei's whole family did not think well of her. They thought that this woman was too scheming, and they were afraid that Haidong would be wronged. They did not expect that the prophecy would come true. Haidong did not live a good life after marrying her. Instead, he lost a leg. The loss outweighed the gain.
The Lu family had advised Haidong more than once to find another woman while he was still young. With money, he could get any woman he wanted. However, he was stubborn and only wanted Mei Jia. Lu Yiwei could understand him. He did not have parents since he was young, and lacked love. No one looked up to him. Suddenly, a woman was willing to marry him. That kind of feeling was like wandering outside for half a century and suddenly finding a home. Anyone would cherish it more. Even if he betrayed her, he still remembered her kindness. Perhaps, this was the simplest kind of love.
All these years, Li Haidong had not married, but he did not have the courage to look for Mei Jia. He came a few times, and every time, he would look at her from afar, not disturbing her, and then leave quietly. This matter had become a sore point for Lu Yiwei. Only when he showed up could he ease the gap between the two.
After sitting for more than half an hour, Mei Jia came back. She lowered her head and walked to him with small steps. She nervously grabbed the corner of her clothes for a long time and said, "Why are you here?"
Lu Yiwei stood up and smiled. "Can't I come?"
Mei Jia looked at him and quickly looked away. She bit her lips and said, "Yiwei, what happened back then was my fault. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. Don't worry, I will find a way to pay you back. Please give me some time …"
As she spoke, her face was full of tears.
Lu Yiwei waited for her to finish, then he stood on his tiptoes and said, "Alright, let's not talk about the past. I just came to see you today, nothing else. You haven't been home for many years, right? "
Mei Jia was sobbing, trying to vent all the grievances that had accumulated in her heart over the years. Her crying became louder and louder, attracting the attention of the crowd and even the security guards. It took a long time for them to explain.
Lu Yiwei took her to a café outside the mall. The two sat opposite each other, close to each other, familiar yet strange. She and her sister, Lu Ling, were classmates. Nowadays, Lu Ling's cosmetics business was getting bigger and bigger. They represented several international brands and opened five branches in Jiangdong, focusing on high-end consumers. Different occupations naturally led to different circles of life. She dressed more and more extravagantly, with all kinds of high-end cosmetics piled on her face. She was fashionable and avant-garde.
Look at Mei Jia, they were the same age, but she chose a different life. If she had followed Li Haidong wholeheartedly, she wouldn't have ended up like this. People always had greed, and in the end, she pushed herself to the end of the road.
Mei Jia, who had calmed down, had strong self-esteem. She wiped away her tears and said, "Are you here to laugh at me? Yes, I lied to you back then, but I'll find a way to pay you back. "
Lu Yiwei stared at her expressionlessly and said, "Do you think I'm that kind of person?"
Mei Jia was a little emotional. She said with a ferocious face, "Was it you who broke Haidong's leg?"
Lu Yiwei didn't respond.
"What kind of brother are you? Bullsh * t! How could you be so cruel to your own brother? Are you still human? I didn't take your money back then, it was what Haidong deserved. He followed you wholeheartedly for so many years. You made tens of millions, but he didn't even make a fraction of what you made. Is this what a brother should do? "
Lu Yiwei originally had sympathy for her, but her sophistry was chilling. He said, "Even if the money from the coal mine belonged to Haidong, does the house in the city belong to him? That was my wedding house."
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