"Yiwei, where are you?" It was the first time Zhong Ming's mother, Liu Wenli, had called Lu Yiwei.
Lu Yiwei quickly stood up. "Auntie, I'm at work. What's the matter?"
"Oh." Liu Wenli smiled. "It's not a big deal. We haven't had a gathering for a long time. Today is Lingling's birthday. Do you have time to come back tonight?"
Lu Yiwei glanced at the calendar. It was indeed his sister, Lu Ling's birthday. He quickly said, "Okay, I'll go back tonight."
"Great! I'll wait for you tonight. "
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yiwei felt somewhat baffled.
Lu Ling's birthday should have been announced by his parents, or even Zhong Ming. Why did Liu Wenli call him personally? Was there something wrong?
Lu Yiwei had planned to go to the glass factory, but had to give up. After work, he called Li Ermao and went straight to Eastern City.
The banquet was set at the holiday villa. The whole family sat in the most luxurious private room, surrounded by his nephew, Dou Dou.
After dinner, Zhong Ming's uncle, Liu Wengang, suggested going to the hot spring. Lu Weiguo and Liu Cuilan waved their hands. Unable to withstand Liu Wengang's coaxing, they had no choice but to agree.
The whole family was in the hot spring. Lu Yiwei swam for a while and went ashore to smoke. Liu Wenli walked over with a smile.
"How is it in Black Mountain County?" Liu Wenli asked.
Lu Yiwei nodded. "It's fine."
"Well, do your best." Liu Wenli said, "When your term is up, I'll transfer you back to Eastern State. Our family will be in the same place, and we can take care of each other."
"Yes, that's what I'm thinking." Lu Yiwei asked carefully, "Auntie, how's your job with that deputy mayor?"
Liu Wenli had been waiting for Lu Yiwei to say this. She sighed. "Don't mention it. The competition is too fierce. I'm a woman, and I don't have the strength of others. I think it's most likely the Finance Bureau Chief. "
"Oh." Lu Yiwei said regretfully, "Aunty, I have some connections with Secretary Xu of the Municipal Party Committee. Should I look for him?"
"Thank you, Auntie." Liu Wenli turned around and smiled. "To tell you the truth, I'm only one step away from becoming a deputy mayor. With just a bit of effort, he could easily climb up. The key decision is still in Secretary Xu's hands. "
"That's great. I'll try to find him tomorrow." Lu Yiwei decided to give it a try. Liu Wenli was an official fanatic. She wouldn't give up so easily. Since he knew about it, he would help as much as he could. Who asked the two families to claim kinship?
Liu Wenli wanted to say something but hesitated. After thinking for a long time, she said shyly, "Yiwei, Auntie wants to ask you for a favor. In fact, whether I can become the deputy mayor this time or not, to a large extent, depends on you. "
"Rely on me?" Lu Yiwei was surprised. "What does this have to do with me?"
"Of course it has something to do with you." Liu Wenli said, "I don't know what to say …"
"Tell me. As long as I can help, I'll definitely help." Lu Yiwei said straightforwardly.
Liu Wenli gritted her teeth and said, "Yiwei, have you considered the matter with Fan Chunfang?"
Lu Yiwei was stunned and stood there in a daze.
Liu Wenli saw Lu Yiwei standing there in a daze. She said helplessly, "Yiwei, don't blame Aunty for being nosy. Actually, I think you and that girl are quite compatible. If you can get this marriage, our family will be infinitely honored … "
"Secretary Xu looked for you?" Lu Yiwei interrupted.
Liu Wenli lowered her head and said, "Yes and no … Actually … How should I put it …"
Fan Rongkui's means were indeed extraordinary. He had already pried this door open. It looked like he was determined to make this "marriage" happen. He was pressuring Lu Yiwei at every opportunity. Now, he even brought Liu Wenli up.
Lu Yiwei said coldly, "Aunty, if I agree, the position of deputy mayor will belong to you?"
"Of course." Liu Wenli said excitedly, "Secretary Xu said that as long as you agree, everything can be discussed."
Lu Yiwei closed his eyes and picked up the glass of red wine beside him and drank it in one gulp.
At night, Lu Yiwei's parents also launched an attack on this matter, forcing Lu Yiwei to submit. Lu Yiwei drank at night and quarreled with his parents. In the end, his father, Lu Weiguo, could not catch his breath and fell to the ground. He was admitted to the hospital.
This was the second time his father was hospitalized. The first time was also because of him. After a series of tests, he suffered a heart attack. Fortunately, he was sent in time, or else he would probably be fine.
On the hospital bed, Lu Weiguo panted and said to Lu Yiwei, "Yiwei, what is the purpose of living? Isn't it to fight for something? All these years, dad has always supported you in everything you do. But you're not young anymore. Your mom and I don't have many years left to live. We haven't seen our grandchildren yet. It's not easy to find such a good girl who is willing to marry you. Why can't you understand it? I will make the decision for you. Even if you can't, you have to accept it. "
Liu Cuilan also tried to persuade him, "Yiwei, look at how angry your dad is. You should understand us as parents …"
"Alright, I agree …" Lu Yiwei gritted his teeth and agreed. After that, he got up and left.
After leaving the hospital, Lu Yiwei drove aimlessly. His mind was in a mess. His parents were his weakness. The other party had targeted his weakness. He did not even have the right to refuse. He had become a chess piece at the other party's mercy. He wanted to cry, but there were no tears. His chest felt like it was being pressed by a big stone. He could not breathe.
Why don't I even have the chance to choose my love?
Lu Yiwei turned on the recorder and turned the volume to the maximum. He shouted along with the music, "In the sea of people, there's you and me …"
After venting for a while, he finally felt a little better. He took out his phone several times and wanted to call Fan Chunfang to ask her what she was up to. However, he did not know how to face his former subordinate.
Unknowingly, the car arrived at Jiangdong City. He sprinted along Binjiang Road and stopped at a relatively secluded alley. He climbed onto the steering wheel. The more he thought about it, the more he felt wronged. He raised his arm and smashed the steering wheel twice, making a roaring sound. The passersby looked at him strangely.
Lu Yiwei sat up and leaned against the seat. He took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. He tilted his head and looked at the world in the rearview mirror. Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure. He immediately sat up and looked back. Yes, it was Tong Huan. He immediately jumped out of the car and walked over.
When he came to a shop, Lu Yiwei looked up and saw the words "Huan Xin Beauty Salon". Tong Huan was using an iron hook to pull down the shutter of the window. At the beginning of the year, Tong Huan said that she wanted to open a beauty salon. He did not expect that she would really open one.
Since her family objected, Tong Huan had disappeared from his sight. She did not answer his calls, and he did not know where she had gone. To his surprise, he met her here.
Lu Yiwei threw the cigarette away, walked up quickly, grabbed the iron hook from Tong Huan's hand, and pulled it down quickly. Lu Yiwei's sudden appearance shocked Tong Huan. She was stunned and did not know what to do.
"You … How did you find me?" Tong Huan asked in surprise.
Lu Yiwei turned around and said expressionlessly, "If I said that I found you by accident, would you believe it?"
Tong Huan shook her head, and then nodded. Seeing Lu Yiwei's pale and worried face, she asked anxiously, "Yiwei, what's wrong?"
Lu Yiwei bit his lips and ran his fingers through his hair. "Do you have alcohol?"
"Why? What's wrong with you? "The more Lu Yiwei acted like this, the more anxious Tong Huan became.
"Wait here!" After saying that, Lu Yiwei turned around and went into the nearby canteen. After a while, he came out with a box of beer. Ignoring Tong Huan's objection, he went straight into the beauty salon.
It was already past 11 pm, and the people in the salon had all left. Tong Huan was tired after a day of work, and was about to go home. But Lu Yiwei appeared just in time.
Lu Yiwei sat down in front of the bar and opened several bottles of beer. He grabbed one and drank it all in one breath.
Seeing this, Tong Huan went forward and snatched the bottle from Lu Yiwei's hand. "Yiwei, what's wrong with you? Say something! "
Lu Yiwei suddenly laughed.
Tong Huan rarely saw Lu Yiwei being so moody. Even when he lost his daughter, he didn't act like this. What's wrong with him?
At this time, the phone in Lu Yiwei's pocket rang one after another. He took it out, turned it off without looking at it, and threw it aside. He picked up a bottle of beer and handed it to Tong Huan. "Come on, let's have a drink."
Tong Huan knew that Lu Yiwei had a lot to say, so he took the bottle and drank it.
Lu Yiwei looked at Tong Huan with red eyes. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately, ignoring her objection. The shutter door of the beauty salon was not closed, so people could see clearly from the outside. Tong Huan hurriedly broke away, closed the door, turned off the light, and took Lu Yiwei to the beauty salon on the second floor.
"Yiwei, can you talk to me for a moment? What's wrong with you? "Tong Huan was worried and anxious.
Lu Yiwei lit a cigarette and took a deep puff. "Tong Huan, do you love me?"
Tong Huan's eyes became wet, and tears welled up in her eyes. She pursed her lips and nodded.
Seeing Tong Huan's aggrieved look, Lu Yiwei felt even worse. He pulled Tong Huan into his arms and pressed his face tightly against hers. He kept rubbing his stubbled lips against her face.
"Tong Huan, forgive me. I can't give you a home, but I will always keep a place for you in my heart, right here." He beat his chest hard.
Lu Yiwei was sincere. Tong Huan saw it and remembered it.
"Yiwei, don't be like this." Tong Huan blocked Lu Yiwei's arm. "I know it even if you don't say it. In fact, I don't expect to be with you. As long as we have each other in our hearts, that's enough. I … don't deserve you. "
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