"Admittedly, I'm an atheist, and I don't believe that there's any force that can control me. No matter how far one went, it still meant that one's own existence was insufficient and that one's self wasn't strong enough. If one could become stronger, then I didn't believe that anyone would be able to control one's destiny. Do you think that's right? "Zhang Zhiyuan turned around and asked Lu Yiwei.
Lu Yiwei recalled Xu Banxian's warning and nodded his head. "County Zhang, I feel much better after hearing your words, and I also know that I'm still lacking. In the past, whenever I encounter any problems or setbacks, I would always find an objective reason or blame others, but I would never look for the reason from myself. Today, you've taught me a lesson, and I've benefited a lot from it. "
Zhang Zhiyuan put a hand on Lu Yiwei's shoulder and said, "Yiwei, I think that your strengths outweigh your weaknesses. You are chivalrous and righteous. You hate evil as if it's your enemy. You dare to love and hate. You are a hot-blooded man. But your flaws can't be ignored. You're straightforward, short-tempered, and stubborn. These are all things that you need to correct in the future. But I feel that these flaws are part of your charm. Haha. "
Scratching his head in embarrassment, Lu Yiwei replied, "County Zhang's criticism is right. I've also recognized these flaws, but I can't change them. Hehe."
"Then don't change them! Everyone needs a little personality! " Zhang Zhiyuan suddenly changed the topic. "Yiwei, tell me the truth. How much did you spend this time?"
Lu Yiwei looked at the serious Zhang Zhiyuan and said in a frivolous manner, "I didn't spend any money, not even a penny. The newspaper reporter is my senior, and the chief editor of Internal Reference is my university professor. With this kind of relationship, do I still need to spend money? County Zhang, don't overthink it. I never expected that it would be so effective, but it's all worth it! "
Zhang Zhiyuan naturally didn't believe in Lu Yiwei's nonsense, so he didn't continue the topic. Instead, he remembered it in his heart. He bent down to pick up a stone and threw it hard, causing four to five splashes.
Lu Yiwei mustered up a lot of courage and asked, "County Zhang, will you come back?"
Zhang Zhiyuan seemed to have found the joy of childhood. He kept hitting the water with small stones. Seeing the stones glide across the water, he was secretly pleased. He picked up a stone and handed it to Lu Yiwei. "Try it."
This kind of game was child's play to Lu Yiwei. He played nine consecutive rings beautifully. Zhang Zhiyuan cheered and applauded repeatedly, but Lu Yiwei was on tenterhooks and couldn't relax.
"What do you think?" After throwing the last stone, Zhang Zhiyuan clapped his hands and asked.
Lu Yiwei shook his head.
"What does that mean?" Zhang Zhiyuan asked.
Lu Yiwei looked at the sky and sighed, "I don't know, and I don't want to know. But I have a feeling that you won't be coming back, especially with Secretary-General Luo's investigation. "
Although Zhang Zhiyuan had expressed his thoughts to Luo Zhongyuan, he was also uncertain. He didn't know what the provincial and city government would do to him. He sat down on a rock, plucked a blade of green foxtail grass and put it in his mouth. He looked ahead and said, "I don't know either. The City Commission for Discipline Inspection is still investigating me, and I might have to go back tomorrow to continue the investigation. No matter what, I will accept the provincial and city government's decision. After all, I am a leader of the party. As for the future, we will talk about it in the future. "
Lu Yiwei still didn't say anything. He lowered his head in disappointment and played with an ant that was trying to escape.
Zhang Zhiyuan saw through Lu Yiwei's thoughts and patted him on the shoulder, "Yiwei, don't think too much and don't think too much. No matter how unlucky I, Zhang Zhiyuan, am, I will not let you suffer any grievances with me. Don't worry. I might not be able to fulfill my promise, but I will give you an explanation. Don't you want to go to the city? When I go back tomorrow, I will talk to Secretary Guo. You will temporarily go back to the General Office of the Municipal Party Committee. After Xiao Chuan is released, you will be Secretary Guo's secretary. What do you think? "
If it was in the past, Lu Yiwei would definitely be very excited. But today, he couldn't be happy. Going to the city was one of the conditions he promised Xia Jinhe. But now, was it still necessary?
Zhang Zhiyuan saw that Lu Yiwei was a little cold, so he asked in surprise, "You don't want to?"
Lu Yiwei released the ant in his hand and then vowed, "County Zhang, I still want to work with you."
Zhang Zhiyuan was stunned. His eyes turned from hard to weak, and then became moist. He avoided Lu Yiwei's gaze and said, "Yiwei, I also want to keep you by my side. But I can't guarantee anything for you now. If your future is delayed, I can't explain it to you. I won't be able to live with my conscience. So, you go out first. We will talk about the future later, okay? "
Lu Yiwei suddenly had an illusion that the person in front of him was not Zhang Zhiyuan, but the former county magistrate, Chu Yunchi. And the words he left to him were, "Don't contact me. I will contact you when the time is right." But six years had passed in the blink of an eye, and it was just an empty sentence. And he waited for five years for this sentence.
Thinking of the past, Lu Yiwei could no longer control his emotions. His tears flew down like broken beads, and then his face was covered with tears. Seeing this, Zhang Zhiyuan also felt bad. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket with trembling hands and stuffed it into Lu Yiwei's hand.
After Lu Yiwei's mood stabilized, Zhang Zhiyuan said again, "Yuxin is also leaving."
Lu Yiwei was surprised and asked, "Is it County Magistrate Bai? Where is he going? "
"Yes." Zhang Zhiyuan lowered his head and let out a long sigh. He said, "When I transferred Yuxin to Nanyang County, I was alone and had no one to help me. Secondly, I wanted him to make some achievements in politics and climb up as soon as possible. Now, not only did I not help him, but I also dragged him down. I feel guilty. But fortunately, Tan Lao misses him and plans to transfer him out of Nanyang County first. I don't know where exactly he will go. But this matter is already in the process of being implemented, and it is estimated that there will be a follow-up soon. "
It was another farewell. Lu Yiwei felt lost and infinitely sad. It could be said that he, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Bai Yuxin were three people fighting against a group of stubborn old antiques. They had made some achievements and forged a deep friendship. But now, they parted ways and went their separate ways. The friendship that had just been established was torn apart. This news was somewhat unacceptable for Lu Yiwei. He said with a wry smile, "You are leaving, County Magistrate Bai is also leaving, I don't know …"
Lu Yiwei choked with sobs and turned to Zhang Zhiyuan, "County Magistrate Zhang, you are all gone. What should I do?"
Zhang Zhiyuan said with a heavy heart, "Didn't I just say that when you go back to the city, it is better to follow Secretary Guo than to follow me. Look further, don't stare at Nanyang's ass. After you go out, you will feel how stupid you are. How could a camp made of iron and soldiers like flowing water do as you please? Well, don't be too sad, everything will be over. "
That night, Lu Yiwei couldn't sleep.
The next morning, when Lu Yiwei was just about to fall asleep, he heard his mother, Liu Cuilan, shouting, "County Magistrate Zhang, what are you doing?"
Zhang Zhiyuan said apologetically, "Auntie, I have troubled you during this period of time, and also cured Chuchu's illness. I don't know how to thank you. Last night, I discussed with Yufen and asked for Chuchu's opinion, and decided to go back. "
When Lu Yiwei heard that Zhang Zhiyuan was going to leave, he immediately sat up, put on his clothes, and rushed out, "County Magistrate Zhang, you can't go."
Chuchu lived in Lu Yiwei's house for nearly a month, got along well with the Lu family, and developed feelings for them. When it came to parting, no one felt good. Liu Cuilan hugged Chuchu and cried, and Xie Yufen couldn't help wiping her tears.
Zhang Zhiyuan insisted, "Yiwei, I have troubled you during this period of time. It's cold, and I want your sister-in-law to take the child to the south for a walk, to cheer up, and to let Chuchu broaden her horizons. It's good. "
Lu Yiwei didn't insist. He took the bag from Zhang Zhiyuan's hand and said, "Then I'll send you."
Because it was too sudden, Liu Cuilan was not prepared at all. She persuaded Lu Yiwei to wait, and then trotted all the way to the field to call Lu Weiguo back.
When Lu Weiguo heard the news, he couldn't accept it. But after all, they were not his family, and he would have to leave sooner or later. He didn't say much, but kept stuffing mountain products into the car. The trunk of the car was full, but he was still not satisfied. He wanted to tie it to the roof of the car. Despite Zhang Zhiyuan's constant persuasion, Lu Weiguo pretended not to hear and continued to load the car.
The car drove out of the Peach Blossom Village. The old couple stood at the entrance of the village and looked into the distance, refusing to go back for a long time. And the little yellow dog, who depended on Chuchu every day, kept running and barking …
After sending Zhang Zhiyuan home, Lu Yiwei returned to Nanyang County without a moment's delay. Along the way, he felt extremely melancholy and sad. Many things appeared in front of him one by one, especially the ups and downs he had experienced in the past year. They were still vivid in his mind, as if they had happened yesterday. He was frustrated in the officialdom, and there was a red light in the field of love. These days were really boring.
When he was about to reach Nanyang County, Lu Yiwei suddenly felt dizzy. He quickly stopped the car and climbed onto the steering wheel to calm down. But as soon as he climbed down, he suddenly felt a foreign object rushing up. As soon as he opened the door, the foreign object directly sprayed out, and he vomited acid. Vomiting was an extreme manifestation of extreme pain. Obviously, it had touched the softest part of Lu Yiwei's heart, which was why he had such a reaction.
Lu Yiwei straightened his back and stood on the mountainside, looking at the small town. He suddenly had a kind of illusion. He knew that this was cowardly and stupid, but he really felt that it would be wonderful to jump and instantly have no worries.
A gust of cold wind blew, and Lu Yiwei woke up from the cold. He felt that it was inconceivable just now. Was it an illusion? I hope so!
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