Tan Liangnian, who was in the provincial capital, soon found out about this matter. He returned to Bei Zhou City that night and scolded Bai Yuxin harshly, asking him to behave himself in the future. Only then did Bai Yuxin restrain himself a little.
Scolding him was one thing, but after all, he had been by his side for so many years. Even a dog had feelings. Less than half a year after the incident, Bai Yuxin was appointed as the Chief of the Infrastructure Section of the Municipal Urban Construction Bureau. This lucrative job was given to Bai Yuxin. It could be seen that Tan Liangnian was very partial to him.
Since Bai Yuxin became the Chief of the Infrastructure Section, he had been involved in the construction of municipal infrastructure projects such as Bei Zhou Square, New Street Avenue, and tearing down walls to show green space. Each project cost tens of millions. Bai Yuxin was bold enough to ignore Guo Jinzhu's dissuasion and set up his own construction team to participate in the construction. He also took kickbacks from the construction company. After a few years, his wallet could not even support him.
Bai Yuxin's behavior was seen by everyone in the Urban Construction Bureau. However, because he was someone close to Tan Liangnian, no one dared to say a word. They could only turn a blind eye and let him do whatever he wanted. Bai Yuxin felt good about himself. He thought that no one dared to do anything to him, so he began to intervene in real estate again. This time, he ruined his own future.
A real estate company wanted to develop real estate in Bei Zhou City. All kinds of procedures were completed, and the relationship between the upper and lower levels had been cleared. However, they could not get past Bai Yuxin. As a foreigner, the company's CEO did not want to cause trouble. He lowered his status and sent a generous kickback to Bai Yuxin, but Bai Yuxin threw it out of the window without even looking at it. He said that he did not want money and only wanted to develop the property together. This angered the company's CEO.
The company's CEO was not someone to be trifled with. Since he dared to come to Bei Zhou City to do real estate, his background was naturally not ordinary. As expected, this matter was soon reported to the descendants of a general in the central government. Bai Yuxin had poked a hornet's nest. The leader of the Provincial Party Committee had personally instructed that if the facts were conclusive, Bai Yuxin should be severely punished. Now, even the Tan Liangnian could not save him.
The conclusion of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection came out very quickly. The facts were conclusive, and it was reported to the Provincial Party Committee. The Provincial Party Committee dealt with an ant like Bai Yuxin effortlessly. The final verdict was to expel her.
Bai Yuxin panicked and ran to the Tan Liangnian, crying and begging for mercy. Tan Liangnian hated this troublemaker to the core. He chased him out of the room and refused to clean up after him. Although he said that, Tan Liangnian still put down his pride and pleaded with the leader of the Provincial Party Committee. For the sake of Tan Liangnian, the leader of the Provincial Party Committee retained Bai Yuxin's official position. However, he was given the most severe punishment. He had to remain in the Party for a year, be demoted, and be transferred from the Urban Construction Bureau.
In just a few years, Bai Yuxin had been punished twice. This made the Tan Liangnian very disappointed. After this matter was settled, the Tan Liangnian was disheartened. He warned Bai Yuxin that he would never know him again and that he should take care of himself.
Bai Yuxin was transferred to the Association for Science and Technology in the suburbs. The Association for Science and Technology was a retirement unit. With this arrangement, anyone could see that Bai Yuxin had lost his power. The leaders of the Association for Science and Technology started to ostracize Bai Yuxin and joined forces to isolate him. Bai Yuxin had fallen to the lowest point of his life. He had been here for a long time.
During this period, Guo Jinzhu had also visited him many times and suggested to Tan Liangnian to give Bai Yuxin a chance. However, Tan Liangnian was very heartless. He warned Guo Jinzhu not to mention this name in the future.
Now, Tan Liangnian had also retired, and his mentality had changed greatly. He felt that he had let down Bai Yuxin the most. But he was still the leader. No matter how he could not put down his pride to visit him, it had become a sore point for a long time.
Now that Zhang Zhiyuan suddenly mentioned him, Tan Liangnian recalled the bits and pieces of the past. His hands that were holding onto the armrests of the chair started to tremble.
When Zhang Zhiyuan saw Tan Liangnian's actions, he cautiously said, "Tan Lao, Bai Yuxin has gone through all these years and has lost his edge. It's time to give him a chance. He's already 42 this year. If we don't give him a chance, his life will be ruined. "
Tan Liangnian's eyes were tightly shut. His nostrils were slightly moving, and his lips had turned purple. It was obvious that he was compassionate. He squeezed out a few words through his teeth, "He … looked for you?"
"No! I was the one who suggested it. " Zhang Zhiyuan seized the opportunity and said, "Tan Lao, Bai Yuxin's character is actually not bad. It's just that he was young and impetuous back then. He was blinded by money. I believe that after all these years of silence, he should have completely woken up. I beg of you, please give him a chance. "
Tan Liangnian suddenly shed tears. He did not mind the presence of outsiders. After thinking for a long time, he said, "Zhiyuan, I can see your good intentions. Bai Yuxin is a knot in my heart. Although I hate him, I feel that I owe him too much. I haven't visited him for so many years. I don't even know how he has changed and how he is doing. Actually … sigh! "
Zhang Zhiyuan hurriedly took out a tissue from his pocket and handed it to Tan Liangnian. He stood behind him and stroked his back, comforting him, "Tan Lao, don't blame yourself. Until now, I still think that you did the right thing. If you didn't punish Bai Yuxin severely, I don't know how he would have turned out. It was you who saved him in time."
"You don't have to comfort me. I know very well." Tan Liangnian wiped his tears and said, "Zhiyuan, do you think Bai Yuxin hates me?"
Zhang Zhiyuan said, "Why would he hate you? He can't even be more grateful to you."
"Sigh! Actually, it's also my fault. I shouldn't have left him there for so many years. I should have transferred him back a long time ago. I'm too stubborn. I don't even know how to face him now. "Tan Liangnian blamed himself.
Tan Liangnian's words stung Lu Yiwei's heart. It made him think of his own fate. It was surprisingly similar to Bai Yuxin's. Moreover, Bai Yuxin had been silent for a longer time than him. Tan Liangnian blamed himself. What about Chu Yunchi? Did he ever think about me? He didn't. If he did, why was Ma Zhiming transferred to the Municipal Cultural Bureau instead of me? He had completely forgotten about her. He had completely forgotten about her. Lu Yiwei felt a chill in his heart. He couldn't feel the warmth in the room.
Zhang Zhiyuan continued, "Tan Lao, I'll go and see Bai Yuxin tonight. Then, I'll bring him here to apologize to you. What do you think?"
"No, no, no!" Tan Liangnian waved his hand and said, "It's better not to see him. Zhiyuan, I understand what you're thinking. I'll thank you. Since you have this idea, I'll do as you say. I'll talk to Jin Zhu later. But there's one thing. You have to keep an eye on him. He mustn't make any trouble. Otherwise, where can I put my face? "
"Alright!" Zhang Zhiyuan said, "Tan Lao, don't worry. I promise to keep an eye on Yu Xin. If there's any mistake in the future, you can hold me responsible."
Tan Liangnian looked at Zhang Zhiyuan and smiled warmly. He patted Zhang Zhiyuan's arm and said, "I'm more at ease with you. I'll talk to Jin Zhu about this. But Yu Xin must not know that I'm the one behind this. Do you understand?"
Tan Liangnian still had a grudge against Bai Yuxin. Zhang Zhiyuan could only nod his head.
After talking about business, the two chatted for a while. When Zhang Zhiyuan was about to say goodbye, Tan Liangnian noticed Lu Yiwei, who had not said a word since the beginning. He turned around and asked Zhang Zhiyuan, "What's this person's name again?"
Zhang Zhiyuan hurriedly pulled Lu Yiwei over and pushed him to the front. He said, "Tan Lao, this is Lu Yiwei. He used to be Chu Yunchi's secretary …"
"Oh, oh, I know." Although Tan Liangnian was old, he was still clear about some important historical events. When Chu Yunchi was investigated, the leader of the Municipal Party Committee specially asked him for instructions and reported the follow-up situation in writing. After hearing that he was Chu Yunchi's secretary, Tan Liangnian looked up and down at Lu Yiwei. He stretched out his hand and shook it gently. He said, "The younger generation will surpass us in time, and your future is boundless."
After walking out of the villa, Zhang Zhiyuan said to Lu Yiwei, "Although Tan Lao didn't say much to you, his comments were very pertinent. Since I brought you here tonight, I want you to get to know Tan Lao. As for what you do in the future, it's up to you."
Lu Yiwei still hadn't come back to his senses. He nodded dully.
The driver, Xiao Guo, was already waiting at the exit of the villa. Before getting in the car, Zhang Zhiyuan asked Lu Yiwei, "Yiwei, is there something on your mind?"
Lu Yiwei said, "No."
"Then I see that you haven't been active all night. This isn't your style." Zhang Zhiyuan could see Lu Yiwei's uneasiness.
Lu Yiwei also didn't know how to answer. He smiled and said, "Thank you, County Zhang, for your concern. Maybe I'm a little hungry."
"Oh, right!" Zhang Zhiyuan slapped his forehead and said, "Look at me. I was so busy that I forgot to eat dinner. Come, let's go and have a feast!"
After getting Tan Liangnian's support tonight, Zhang Zhiyuan was in high spirits. After getting in the car, he called Bai Yuxin and asked him to prepare a feast and wait for him. After hanging up the phone, Zhang Zhiyuan thought of something and said, "Yiwei, Mayor Su's daughter is getting married in two days. You must remind me at that time. I'm afraid that I'll forget about it!"
When Zhang Zhiyuan finished his words, he immediately felt that something was amiss. He knew that Lu Yiwei was in a relationship with Su Meng, the daughter of Mayor Su Qiming. Furthermore, because Su Meng fell out with Li Dengke's family last year, Su Meng is getting married, and the person she's marrying isn't Lu Yiwei, which made Zhang Zhiyuan puzzled. He wanted to ask Lu Yiwei about it, but it's a private matter, so he did not pursue it.
"Oh." Lu Yiwei was stunned at first, but then he murmured in agreement, "Okay."
Zhang Zhiyuan realised that he shouldn't mention this matter to Lu Yiwei. Hence, he did not speak and patted on Lu Yiwei's shoulder.
As the car sped on the road, the streetlights shot out like arrows. Lu Yiwei tilted his head and looked at the night view outside the window. His heart was in a mess. Initially, when he was in the Tan Liangnian's house, he recalled the unbearable past. Now that he mentioned Su Meng, he was in a terrible mood.
The suburbs were close, and it took them less than 20 minutes to reach the government. From afar, Zhang Zhiyuan saw Bai Yuxin standing at the door, waiting for him. Looking at Bai Yuxin, who seemed to have gone through a lot, Zhang Zhiyuan felt a little sad.
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