Lu Yiwei did not answer Su Qiming's question. Instead, he said, "I'm grateful for Mayor Su and Old Kang's recognition of me. Really! But I don't think I'm capable enough. Please reconsider. "
"Is this your answer?" Su Qiming asked.
"Yes," Lu Yiwei said firmly, "I think there's nothing wrong with County Zhang. He'll come back. If I betray him now, what am I? Am I a slave to three families, just like He Xiaotian said? So, thank you Mayor Su for your kind intentions, but I can't agree. "
"Lu Yiwei!" Su Qiming raised his voice, "Do you really think Zhang Zhiyuan will be reinstated? Stop dreaming! Even if he's proven innocent, he can't return to Nanyang County. I'm doing this because I cherish you. A person can't step into the same river twice in life. Have you forgotten how Chu Yunchi treated you? Why are you making the same mistake again? If you're implicated this time, your political career will be ruined! "
Lu Yiwei said stubbornly, "Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Mayor Su. You might laugh at me for being so unlucky. I've followed two leaders, and both of them had problems. Maybe it's not their problem, but mine. But if I have to choose between my career and righteousness, I'll choose the latter. "
Su Qiming panicked. "Tell me! What did Zhang Zhiyuan promise you? I'll fulfill it for you! Be a bureau chief? Or a secretary in a village? You can choose whatever you want. This time, I'll act on my own and completely solve your problem. "
Lu Yiwei smiled and shook his head. "County Zhang didn't promise me anything, but he taught me how to be a person. He said that I must live up to my conscience. I can't be without conscience. Even if I fall at the same place, I'll accept it. "
Su Qiming was shocked by Lu Yiwei. He didn't expect Lu Yiwei to say such words. He was sure that anyone would be tempted by what he had just said, but not Lu Yiwei. Conscience seemed like a simple word, but there were very few people who could truly live up to it …
Su Qiming was a sentimental person. His eyes were a little moist as he said, "Go back and think about it. Don't give me an answer in a hurry. In your case, I will think it over. But I have one request. From now on, you are not allowed to ask about the Erbao Coal Mine. Do you understand? "
"Is this what you want?" Lu Yiwei asked.
Su Qiming wasn't moved by Lu Yiwei's words just now, but when he heard this, his anger flared up. He said, "Lu Yiwei, I know how to deal with you. You can leave!"
Lu Yiwei sneered and turned to leave.
Su Qiming knocked on the table as he looked at Lu Yiwei's back. It was as if he was eating a sea urchin.
After leaving the hotel, Lu Yiwei didn't return to the County party committee's compound. Instead, he went straight home.
His mother, Liu Cuilan, was distressed to see her son so haggard. She quickly asked, "Son, what's wrong?"
Lu Yiwei laid on the sofa and covered his head with a towel. "I'm fine. I just didn't rest well. I'll be fine after a while."
Liu Cuilan still didn't know what happened in the County. She poured a glass of water for her son and sat in front of him. "Yiwei, I told your father about your marriage. He's very happy. He wants me to ask you when are you going to arrange for the two families to meet? Let the two families sit down and finalize the wedding ceremony. "
"We'll talk about this later!" Lu Yiwei replied.
Liu Cuilan felt something was wrong. She pulled the towel away and asked seriously, "Yiwei, what's wrong? Did you quarrel with Jin? "
"Mum! That and that! "Lu Yiwei covered his head with the towel again.
"You're already a grown-up and you're still worrying about me!" Liu Cuilan nagged. "Tell me, what's wrong? I'm worried about you! "
Lu Yiwei immediately sat up. "Mum, I'm fine. Oh, have you tidied up your house? "
"I've tidied it up a long time ago. I was going to ask you! When are you bringing County Zhang's daughter over? "Liu Cuilan asked.
"Within these two days." Lu Yiwei said. "It's going to be autumn soon. Time flies."
"That's right!" Liu Cuilan sighed. "I remember you were still in Dongwa Village at this time last year. At that time, I saw you frowning every day. My heart ached for you. Now, you're back to work in the County, and you're getting married soon. Plus, Lingling is back too. Everything is going well for us. You have to thank County Zhang. If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't have come back. "
His mother's words reminded Lu Yiwei of his sad past. He could only force a smile. "Yes, mum. I'll remember!"
Seeing her son smile, Liu Cuilan felt relieved and said happily, "Wait for me, Mom will cook for you now!"
Lu Yiwei looked at his watch. It was already past 6 pm. "Mum, I won't be having dinner at home tonight. I have a dinner appointment."
"You're not allowed to go anywhere tonight. Just eat at home. I'll make you your favorite dough!" Liu Cuilan ordered.
"I can't! I've already promised him. How about I eat at home tomorrow night? "
Liu Cuilan shook her head and went upstairs to work.
Lu Yiwei was really tired. He had not rested well for days, but he couldn't sleep. When he thought of Zhang Zhiyuan, he felt like his heart was being stabbed by a knife. How can a good man end up like this? He felt wronged for Zhang Zhiyuan. But what can he do? If the higher-ups say there's a problem, then there's a problem. All he can do now is wait.
Lu Yiwei took out his phone worriedly and tried to call Zhang Zhiyuan's alternate number. As expected, the phone was turned off. Lu Yiwei really wants to know where Zhang Zhiyuan is and what he is doing now. He was suspended from his duties for investigation. To put it bluntly, it's just 'Double Punishment'! Very few people who are 'Double Punishment' can get through this smoothly, and most of them don't end up well. The Public Security Bureau has a time limit for detention, and it gives people hope. But the Commission for Discipline Inspection does not have a time limit, and they can take as long as they want until they get to the bottom of the matter. No one knows where Zhang Zhiyuan is being held.
Lu Yiwei was puzzled when he thought of Su Qiming's words. Why did Su Qiming's attitude change so quickly? Could it be like what he said? Su Qiming treasures Zhang Zhiyuan? Sometimes, when someone gives you a big piece of cake, it may not be a temptation, but a trap. And not everyone can escape from this trap. Lu Yiwei has made up his mind that he will not agree to Su Qiming's request. He will wait for Zhang Zhiyuan to come back, and he firmly believes that Zhang Zhiyuan will come back. Thinking of this, he feels a little ridiculous. Didn't I wait for Chu Yunchi like this in the past? But what about the result? It's all empty words.
"Don't look for me. I will look for you when the time is right!" Chu Yunchi's words to him are still clear.
But he thinks that Zhang Zhiyuan and Chu Yunchi are polar opposites, and Zhang Zhiyuan will never do this. Zhang Zhiyuan will never abandon him just because he once discussed "conscience" with him. Moreover, Tan Lao, a retired provincial official, is far more powerful than Chu Yunchi.
"Ring, ring, ring …" His phone rang. Lu Yiwei picked it up and saw it was from Yao Na. "Sister Na, where do you want to eat?"
"Come to my house. Your brother-in-law and I have prepared delicious food for you. Haha." Yao Na deliberately said it in a relaxed tone to ease Lu Yiwei's mood.
"Okay. I'll be there right away. Do you need me to buy anything?"
"You don't need to buy anything. I have prepared everything. Just come here with your mouth! Be quick, "Yao Na said.
Lu Yiwei stood up and said to his mother upstairs, "Mom, I'll go out first." Then he walked out of the door. As soon as he went out, he bumped into Niu Fuyong and Li Haidong.
"Where are you going?" Niu Fuyong asked.
"I'm going out to eat!"
"What do you want to eat? I have already bought everything!" Then he raised the pork trotter in his hand and waved it in front of Lu Yiwei.
"No, I promised her. Do you want to go with me?"
"Who?"
"Yao Na."
"Are you going to her house?"
"Yes. Oh, aren't you close to her husband? Let's have a good drink tonight. "
"Okay. Let's go!" Then he moved a box of wine to the car and they followed him to Yao Na's house.
On the way, Niu Fuyong couldn't bear to ask. "Are you okay?"
Lu Yiwei knew what Niu Fuyong was asking about, so he purposely asked. "What do you mean?"
Niu Fuyong said with a heavy heart. "I know. Today, Haidong and I are here to drink with you. Let's drink until we die! "
"Come on. Are you asking me to go back to Beihe Town?" Lu Yiwei joked.
Niu Fuyong was not in the mood to joke. He said seriously. "I really hope you come back. Really."
"…" Lu Yiwei was speechless.
Niu Fuyong said, "Do you still remember when you were in Beihe Town? We were so happy. Every day, we played mahjong and picked up girls. But ever since you returned to the county, we naturally drifted apart. You don't even come back to Beihe Town a few times a day. Don't you know that I miss you?" Niu Fuyong was actually choking on his emotions.
Li Haidong also said, "Brother Lu, come back! Don't blame us for being selfish. I really need you. The people of Dongwa Village all need you. "
"After you come back, we brothers will work together. As long as the Xihe Coal Mine starts production, won't we make a lot of money? Don't talk about being a mayor. When the time comes, I will buy you a county magistrate position. You won't be popular! "
His simple words were full of brotherly love. Lu Yiwei was very touched. He said, "Thank you, brother. If they want me to go back to the town, I will definitely go back to Beihe Town. What do you think?"
"Really? Really? "Niu Fuyong's eyes almost popped out.
"Why would I lie to you?"
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