Hearing this sad news, Lu Yiwei chose to remain silent. He looked at the smiling Xiao Yang with pity, not knowing what to say.
Xiao Yang was much stronger than Lu Yiwei imagined. He took a sip from the glass of water, and a smile hung on his face as he reminisced. "She was a very beautiful girl. She had cute dimples on her chubby, round face, and her smile was especially charming. She was one of the few girls in our civil engineering faculty. Many boys were after her, including me, but she chose me in the end. I was touched, touched beyond belief. Just like that, we spent our simple and short university days together.
"After graduation, she was assigned to work at Nanyang County's Wujiao Town government, and I was assigned to the Eastern State Sewing Machine Factory. Eastern State was close to Nanyang, so I came to visit her almost every week. After some time, I could not stand this life between the two places. Ignoring my family's objections, I came to Wu Jiao Town's Shu Yang Coal Mine. That way, we could see each other every day.
"My family did not like her. They thought she was from the countryside, but since things had come to this, they compromised and agreed to our relationship. The condition was that the girl had to come to Eastern State, and my father promised to arrange a job for her. However, due to her father's illness, she refused to leave, so I had no choice but to stay with her.
"Then, it was finally time for us to talk about marriage, but the sudden bad news messed everything up. She was diagnosed with uremia, and it was like a bolt from the blue. To treat her illness, I went around raising money and owed a lot of money, but in the end, I could not save her. She left me! "
At this point, the tears in Xiao Yang's eyes were full, and they slid down his cheeks. Even so, he maintained the smile on his face, radiating an unyielding spirit.
Lu Yiwei was also deeply shaken. He had heard of the girl's story before. At the time, the county's Red Cross had organized a donation. He had volunteered 500 RMB, but in the end, he had not been able to save her fragile life. He did not expect there to be such a poignant and touching love story behind it.
Xiao Yang continued. "My loved one has passed away. I should have returned to Eastern State to start a new life, but I have not forgotten her last wish. She told me to take care of her sick father and old mother. I promised her, and I have kept my promise. However, her father also passed away the year after her death, leaving her mother alone in this world. "
"Although I'm not a noble savior, I felt sorry for her mother, so I decided to stay and take care of her. During this period, my family came to ask me to go home countless times, but I couldn't leave her alone. They think I'm crazy. Yes, I am. Because I can't live without her. If I really leave this place, then the last bit of familiarity will disappear. How am I supposed to live? "
Whether Xiao Yang was right or wrong, Lu Yiwei was not in a position to judge. He said, "Actually, you can totally bring her mother to your side. That way, you can show your filial piety and make your parents feel better."
"I've tried, but it's useless," Xiao Yang said. "Her mother is a nostalgic person and doesn't want to leave, so there's nothing I can do. I promised my family that they would give me two more years. After two years, no matter what happens, I will return to them without hesitation. Do you think I'm stupid? "
"No!" Lu Yiwei shook his head. "After hearing your story, I realized how small I am. If it was me, no one would be able to do what you did. I'm impressed by your courage, really. But I advise you to consider your family's feelings. After all, they care about you. Don't hurt their feelings. "
Xiao Yang nodded and sighed. "A few years ago, I was young and hot-headed. I did many things on the spur of the moment. These two years, I've gotten older, and my temper has calmed down. I've come to terms with many things, and I don't think it matters anymore. But I can't go back on my promise. I have to take good care of her mother. "
Lu Yiwei felt that there was a trace of selfishness behind his touching words. No matter how outstanding that girl was, it was a little unreasonable to put such a curse on Xiao Yang before her death. Abandoning her own home and running to a foreign land to take care of someone else's mother, it was somewhat unacceptable from a moral point of view. But on the other hand, Xiao Yang was a person who valued comradeship and loyalty.
The ancient saying about physiognomy was not without reason. Xiao Yang was born with two straight eyebrows that had already determined his life. Lu Yiwei asked, "What about you now? Are you still single?"
Xiao Yang smiled bitterly. "During this period, many people introduced partners to me, including my family. I went on blind dates one after another, but I always tried to find her, but I couldn't find her. I know it's not good, but I can't jump out of this cycle. Hehe, maybe this is my life. Being single is good. "
Looking at Xiao Yang and thinking about himself, he couldn't help but sympathize with him. Lu Yiwei advised, "Xiao Yang, it's time to let go of your burden. You can't always be silent in the past. You should face reality bravely. You are not living for yourself, but for your family, for her. Do you understand what I mean? "
"Yes." Xiao Yang nodded. "I know what to do. Director Lu, if you have a suitable one, please introduce me. Haha. "
Lu Yiwei smiled and said, "Okay, as long as there is a suitable one, I will keep an eye out for you."
After chatting, Xiao Yang rolled up his sleeves and looked at his watch. He asked, "Director Lu, are we waiting for someone?"
Lu Yiwei nodded and said, "Yes."
"Who?"
Lu Yiwei smiled mysteriously and said, "You'll know later."
Five minutes later, Zhang Zhiyuan's driver, Xiao Guo, called and told him that Zhang Zhiyuan had arrived at the backyard. Lu Yiwei immediately got up and walked to the backyard with Xiao Yang.
The backyard of the hotel was originally a warehouse. At the beginning of the design, Lu Yiwei suggested that Yang Jianguo renovate the warehouse and make it into two relatively hidden private rooms for the leaders to use. In this way, it could effectively protect the privacy of the leaders and prevent them from meeting each other.
The warehouse was very hidden. From the outside, it was impossible to see that there was a private room inside. But after passing through a door, it suddenly became open. The grand decoration and spacious space were equipped with a bathroom and a chess room. There was even a back door. It was very thoughtful. Instead of saying that this private room was prepared for the leaders, it was more appropriate to say that it was specially prepared for Zhang Zhiyuan.
Lu Yiwei brought Xiao Yang in. When Xiao Yang saw Zhang Zhiyuan, he opened his mouth in surprise. He looked at Lu Yiwei and then looked at Zhang Zhiyuan. He was so excited that he couldn't speak.
"Come, Xiao Yang, sit here!" Zhang Zhiyuan didn't put on airs. He smiled and waved at Xiao Yang, indicating that he should sit next to him.
Xiao Yang stood there indifferently. He hadn't recovered from the shock yet. Lu Yiwei hurriedly pushed him and whispered, "Secretary Zhang is calling you." Xiao Yang stumbled to Zhang Zhiyuan and sat down timidly. He said nervously, "Secretary Zhang, I …"
Zhang Zhiyuan nodded with a smile and said, "Don't say anything. Just know it in your heart."
Lu Yiwei added, "Xiao Yang, Secretary Zhang specially invited you to this dinner. You have to thank Secretary Zhang later."
"Okay, okay, I will!" Xiao Yang, who had always been confident, became incoherent after seeing the top leader of Nanyang. It seemed that people would always revere power in their hearts.
The dishes were soon served. Zhang Zhiyuan and Yang Jianguo were old acquaintances. He asked Yang Jianguo to stay and have a drink with him. Yang Jianguo was so excited that his hands trembled when he raised his glass. He almost hit the door frame when he walked out.
At the beginning of the dinner, Zhang Zhiyuan took off his coat and put it on the chair. He unbuttoned his cuffs and rolled up his sleeves. He raised his glass and said, "Xiao Yang, I know about your situation. I'm very satisfied. I asked Yiwei to call you out and have a chat with you. If you have any ideas, just say them. I'm all ears. Come, let's have a toast! "
After a glass of wine, Xiao Yang nervously rubbed his hands on his pants. He still couldn't believe what he saw. He said, "Thank you, Secretary Zhang and Director Lu, for inviting a nobody like me. I'm touched. Thank you."
Zhang Zhiyuan could tell that Xiao Yang was nervous. He tried to ease the atmosphere. "How are you a nobody? I got to know you when Secretary-General Luo of the Provincial Party Committee came to Nanyang for research. Haha, you're courageous. "
Xiao Yang embarrassedly scratched his head. "Secretary Zhang, I was just impulsive. I hope you can criticize me. Sorry for causing trouble."
"Sigh! Let's not talk about the past. Let's talk about the present. "Zhang Zhiyuan went straight to the topic." What's wrong? I heard from Yiwei that you gave up on the Deputy Mayor election. Why? Can you tell me about it? "
"Secretary Zhang, I didn't expect that I would be nominated. But I'm still young. If I'm chosen, there will be many people who won't accept it. It's better for me to give up on my own accord." Xiao Yang mustered up his courage.
"Oh?" Zhang Zhiyuan's face turned serious. "What's there to be afraid of? What I want is a young man. I'm also young, but I'm still the Secretary of the County Party Committee. Did I cause any trouble? You can rest assured. As long as you're talented, I'll break through all obstacles and obstacles. I'll get rid of all disturbances and worries. I'll let you be elected fair and square. Look at Yiwei. He's talented. In order to promote him, I'm willing to offend everyone to transfer him to my side. Isn't he doing fine now? "
Zhang Zhiyuan used Lu Yiwei as a typical case. Lu Yiwei was touched. It was true. If Zhang Zhiyuan hadn't pulled him out of the ravine, he would probably still be digging land in Dongwa Village. He added, "Xiao Yang, because of your special identity, Zhang Zhiyuan specifically consulted the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee. You're letting Secretary Zhang's painstaking efforts down if you give up on the election now."
Xiao Yang didn't expect such a thing to happen. He hurriedly got up and bowed to Zhang Zhiyuan. "Secretary Zhang, thank you for thinking so highly of me. I really don't know how to thank you. I …"
"Sit!" Zhang Zhiyuan pushed Xiao Yang down on the chair. "I don't like this. I also hate people who flatter me. Since you're here today, I'll treat you as one of us. We're family. Let's not talk like that. If you really want to, drink this glass of wine. "
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