Although he was a prisoner, Guo Jinzhu's temperament, which had been implanted in his bones for many years, was still the same. He raised his proud head and a calm smile appeared on his face. Under the command of the prison guard, he sat on a special chair and unlocked the handcuffs. Then he said sternly, "You only have ten minutes. Please hurry up. In addition, I want to emphasize discipline. Don't say anything you shouldn't say and don't ask anything you shouldn't ask. Okay, time starts now. "
It seemed that Zhang Zhiyuan didn't hear what the prison guard said. His anxious eyes kept looking at Guo Jinzhu, full of anger and pity, and then became angry. He suddenly stood up and pointed at the prison guard. "How can you treat an old revolutionary like this? He is not a felon, but a murderer and a robber. Why do you put shackles on his feet? This is an abuse of personal power. Untie him! "
Zhang Zhiyuan, who had always been docile, lost control of his emotions. He cried as he spoke, and his hands kept shaking. It could be seen that the relationship between him and Guo Jinzhu had gone beyond the relationship of a superior and a subordinate. It could be said that without Guo Jinzhu, he wouldn't be where he was today.
The prison guard stood there indifferently, looking like a robot. In their eyes, there was only a criminal, not a leader.
This was the second time that Lu Yiwei saw Zhang Zhiyuan cry. The first time was when he got divorced, and this time it was for his teacher. Seeing this scene, Guo Jinzhu, who was sitting behind the iron bars, frowned slightly. His Adam's apple moved slowly, and a smile slowly appeared on his cold face. He said in a relaxed tone, "What are you doing, Zhiyuan? Don't cry!"
Zhang Zhiyuan was sobbing uncontrollably. He grabbed the iron bars emotionally and said in a tearful voice, "Secretary Guo, I'm useless. I couldn't save you. It's all my fault. If I could, I would rather be the one in there than you …"
Guo Jinzhu's eyes were slightly red, and his facial muscles were twitching. He blinked his eyes and looked away, but soon he turned back and shouted with confidence, "Don't cry. What's there to cry about? I'm not dead. As long as I'm alive, I can find a way to get out of here."
Under Guo Jinzhu's reprimand, Zhang Zhiyuan held back his tears and choked, "You've suffered."
Revealing his signature smile, Guo Jinzhu tried his best to conceal the uneasiness in his heart and replied indifferently, "That's nothing. I've suffered before. When I was a soldier, Old Hou and I ran five kilometers with weights every day. He had also been to the frontline, fighting floods and providing disaster relief. What kind of hardships had he not suffered? This was a small matter. Moreover, I was quite satisfied with my current life. Every day, I would sweat a little, exercise a little, and then sleep soundly. I didn't have to think about anything else. This was the life I wanted. In addition, these few little brothers are also good to me, don't worry. "
Who would believe that Guo Jinzhu made it sound so easy and pleasant? If it was that easy, it wouldn't be called a prison. Lu Yiwei noticed Guo Jinzhu's hand movements, so he quickly took out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it over. Guo Jinzhu immediately stretched his hand out to take it, but he retracted it halfway and waved his hand. "I quit. I don't want to smoke anymore."
Judging from Guo Jinzhu's action, he didn't want to quit smoking anymore. Lu Yiwei seemed to have guessed Guo Jinzhu's thoughts and said, "Secretary Guo, go ahead. It's best to keep your only hobby, or it will be torturous in prison. Don't worry, I'll cover all your cigarettes in the future. Furthermore, I'm in the neighboring county, and I can visit you every few days. You don't have to worry about your daily necessities. I'll take care of everything. "
Guo Jinzhu looked at him for a long time before he took the cigarette. After seeking the warden's permission, he lit it up and took two to three puffs. When he finished one cigarette, Lu Yiwei passed the remaining pack to him and smoked four to five cigarettes in a row. Guo Jinzhu was a heavy smoker, and he smoked at least three packs a day. It was difficult for a heavy smoker like him to stop smoking.
After satisfying his craving, Guo Jinzhu sighed and said, "You guys shouldn't have come to see me. What are you guys looking at? I'm fine. As long as I'm still breathing, the heavens won't trample on me. You should know that whoever saw me and whatever I said would be passed down to someone's ears. So, don't come here in the future. You guys are on the rise, and I can't drag you guys down because of me. "
Zhang Zhiyuan took over and said, "Secretary Guo, don't say that. We've already considered the consequences before we came. We're all indebted to you, especially me. If we don't come, we won't be able to live with our conscience. As for the rest, let them say what they want. As a person, we should know how to be grateful. "
These words made Guo Jinzhu feel very comfortable. He revealed a different kind of emotion and kept nodding his head and said, "Good, good. Seeing that all of you are doing well, I feel at ease. I'm already half buried, and I don't have much hope. The only thing I'm worried about is my wife and daughter. I'm afraid I won't be able to leave this place in my lifetime, so please take good care of them while I'm here. If my daughter gets married, let me know. I'll be here to bless her. Also, tell your sister-in-law that she's still young. Don't wait for me. The divorce agreement has been written. "
As he spoke, he took out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and handed it over. The prison guard immediately snatched it away. Guo Jinzhu tilted his head and looked at the prison guard angrily. "What? Not even the divorce agreement?"
The prison guard said coldly, "According to the requirements, it needs to be reviewed by the Political Department before it can be sent out."
Guo Jinzhu wanted to refute, but he held it in and said, "Fine. I'll send it to her after the Political Department reviews it. Ask her to find a good family. Also, when my grandson is born, don't tell him what his grandfather does for a living. Just say that he died a long time ago. "
Hearing this, everyone fell silent. They didn't know how to respond. Lu Yiwei wanted to tell Guo Jinzhu about his daughter's recent situation, but he thought about it and decided not to.
"Secretary Guo, don't let your imagination run wild. I'm sure you'll be fine."
Zhang Zhiyuan said this, but it was obvious that his words were weak. One should know that life imprisonment was basically hopeless. Not to mention that he was listed by the central government.
Guo Jinzhu also knew this. He smiled and said, "Alright, don't comfort me. You guys should focus on your development. Don't end up like me. Especially Yiwei. He's young, capable, and upright. He has a bright future ahead of him. Although being kind is an advantage, it's also a fatal flaw. The higher you go, the more ruthless you need to be. If you show mercy, you won't go far. So, I'll give you a piece of advice. Show your fangs when the time is right. As long as you're ruthless, no one will dare to do anything to you. "
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