The Young Master had a good time in Black Mountain County and left in glory. However, there were too many questions that were hard to fathom. Why did he go to Black Mountain County? Did he lose his watch or not? Was this the end of the matter or was there a follow-up? This made the group uneasy. Especially the Director of the Public Security Bureau, Liu Shiping, who was nervous and sweating. Yan Bugao hurried to the city to "ask for forgiveness" from Guo Jinzhu.
As night fell, the "big hero" Xu Lei insisted on going home. Fan Chunfang kindly asked him to stay and said, "Xu Lei, sorry to trouble you to come all the way and help Yiwei out. How can you go back without eating? Don't you think so, Yiwei?"
"Oh." Lu Yiwei was a little absent-minded when faced with a "love rival" who wasn't his love rival. He hurriedly said, "Yes, it's not easy for me to come here. I should respect the host and have a meal before returning. Besides, it is late and the mountain roads are not safe. I will go back tomorrow. "
Xu Lei could not refuse such hospitality and could only bite the bullet and stay.
In a hotel in Black Mountain County, three people sat around a table. Fan Chunfang sat close to Lu Yiwei, wiping his sweat with a napkin from time to time. Xu Lei saw this scene and sat there awkwardly drinking tea.
Lu Yiwei noticed Xu Lei's uneasiness and realized something. He exchanged glances with Fan Chunfang and she also understood. She turned around and said with a smile, "Xu Lei, Yiwei doesn't need to introduce me. This is a good opportunity for you to get to know each other."
Xu Lei nodded shyly and smiled.
There were very few rich kids in Lu Yiwei's circle of friends. He spent most of his time in the mountains and could not come into contact with such people. However, in his impression, the children of wealthy clans were mostly like Rong Feng, arrogant, domineering, and lawless. They were born with some sort of superiority that caused them to commit outrages and flaunt their might. It could be said that Rong Feng was the typical representative of the children of official clans.
However, Xu Lei was also a rich kid, but he did not have these characteristics. He had an elegant demeanor, a shy personality, and was not good with words. He looked like a genius who had just walked out of school. He exuded a childish and scholarly aura. Lu Yiwei had a good impression of him.
Lu Yiwei said: "Xu Lei, it's my honor to treat you to a meal today. The conditions in Black Mountain are tough, I hope you don't mind."
"It's fine. I think it's pretty good."
The more courteous Xu Lei was, the more Lu Yiwei felt that he wasn't a good host. He asked Li Ermao to inform the manager to bring up all the specialties of the hotel. He had to express his gratitude.
Fan Chunfang did not seem to avoid the relationship between the two as he introduced, "Yiwei, Xu Lei studied abroad at Waseda University in Japan. He just came back two years ago and is now working in the Provincial Department of Commerce, mainly dealing with trade with Japan."
Hearing that Xu Lei had such a "luxurious" background, Lu Yiwei was secretly shocked. No wonder he was so refined and elegant. It turned out that he had received the education of a world-famous school. His level was indeed different. He couldn't help but feel inferior and said modestly, "I didn't expect you to have a background of studying abroad. I am ashamed of my inferiority and admire you greatly."
"Don't say that." Xu Lei quickly waved his hand and said, "There's nothing great about studying abroad. It's just learning more knowledge. In the end, I still come back to work like you. There's no difference."
"How can it be the same?" Lu Yiwei said, "You are in the Department of Commerce, I am in Black Mountain County. In terms of administration, we are two levels higher …" As he said this, he felt that something was wrong.
Although Xu Lei's appearance was not considered handsome, his fair skin matched with his smart clothes and extraordinary temperament. One look and you could tell that he came from a big city. On the other hand, although he was trying his best to be like a city person, he grew up in a village. The blood of a village person flowed in his veins. No matter how hard he tried, he was just learning to walk. He could imitate, but he couldn't learn. His behavior and habits still retained the laziness and bad habits of a village person.
Looking at Xu Lei and Fan Chunfang, Lu Yiwei felt that the two of them were a good match. But why did Fan Chunfang fall for him? On the contrary, he felt that he was a third party, ruining their beautiful marriage.
Seeing that Lu Yiwei did not speak, Fan Chunfang looked back at him and said, "Yiwei, what's wrong?"
Lu Yiwei came back to his senses and forced a smile. "Nothing. Come, come, let's eat."
Xu Lei did not drink white wine, so Lu Yiwei offered red wine.
Xu Lei took a look at the wine and frowned. This small movement was noticed by Lu Yiwei and he quickly explained, "Xu Lei, I'm sorry. This is a small place. Usually, people drink white wine. Very few people drink red wine. This bottle of red wine is just for show. Do you want me to send someone to the supermarket to take a look? "
"There's no need." Xu Lei said, "This is fine too."
After pouring the wine, Lu Yiwei asked curiously, "Xu Lei, about Rong Feng …"
"Oh." Xu Lei gently took a sip of wine and put it down. "That kid is fine. When he goes back, he won't dare tell his father. Don't worry. I will settle it."
Xu Lei's words made Lu Yiwei feel even more mysterious. Fan Chunfang solved the mystery in time. "In the past, Xu Lei and I lived in the Provincial Government Compound. Rong Feng lived in the Public Security Compound next door. Back then, they often played together. Xu Lei was tall and strong and was the king of the kids. Rong Feng was dark and small and was often bullied. Xu Lei always protected him. There was one time when Rong Feng was bullied by an older kid who built a family compound in the neighboring city. Without saying a word, Xu Lei led a group of people and smashed the glass of the house. Haha, because of this, Xu Lei was beaten up by his father. Since then, Rong Feng has always respected Xu Lei. Even now, he listens to Xu Lei. "
So that was the case. No wonder Xu Lei stood in front of Rong Feng. One second he was arrogant, and the next second he was obedient. Xu Lei had subdued Rong Feng with just a few words. Fan Chunfang's words revealed a mysterious and unique group. Outsiders called them the children of the compound.
The meaning of the children of the compound was broad. In the early days, they were called the children of the Red Compound. They usually referred to the children of the military compound. Later, the children of the government compound were included. Unlike the children of the factories and mines, the children of the Red Compound grew up without any worries. They lived freely and did not have to worry about food and clothing. Their childhood was a real childhood.
Under the influence of their parents, this group of children enjoyed a superior education that others could not compare to. They had always treated their parents as their role models. They were full of heroism. They were fanatical and passionate. They were arrogant and hot-blooded. When they were young, fighting was a common occurrence. They were proficient in smoking and drinking. They threw bricks at women. They carried guns and played with cannons. They threw grenades. They went on picnics. They were talented in poetry and literature. Their lives were colorful. It was unimaginable to ordinary people.
In contrast, the children of the factories and mines and the village children ran around the fields. Other than the mountains, there was a pond. They were full of curiosity about the outside world.
Different growth paths created a generation of people with different destinies. The children of the compound often did not need to struggle to reach the peak of their lives because of their superior family background. The children of the factories and mines became a heavy burden to society when their parents were laid off. The village children worked hard to improve themselves by "studying to change their destinies." A small number of them turned around. Most of them returned to the fields.
Xu Lei, Fan Chunfang, and Rong Feng did not grow up in the Red Compound. But in the strict hierarchy of the government compound, their destinies were equally brilliant. They became a special group of people admired by everyone because of the promotion of their parents.
Fan Chunfang spoke with great interest. Lu Yiwei did not feel good. Perhaps, the "compound" was too far away from him. He could not imagine the mysterious chasm.
Xu Lei sensed Lu Yiwei's abnormality. He changed the topic in time. "Brother Yiwei, I'll talk to Rong Feng when we get back. He should give me face. Let's put this matter to rest."
The meal tasted like chewing wax. After the meal, Xu Lei insisted on going home. Lu Yiwei did not ask him to stay. He could only send him off.
Before he left, Xu Lei called Lu Yiwei to the side. He thought for a long time. "Brother Yiwei, I respect you as a man. Since Fangfang chose you, you must have something special about you. To tell you the truth, I've only liked one woman in my life. That's Fangfang. It was in the past, it is now, and it will be in the future. Maybe you don't want to hear this. But I believe you're not a narrow-minded person. Don't worry. I won't destroy your family. "
Lu Yiwei was speechless.
Xu Lei smiled elegantly. His eyes showed a sense of responsibility. He continued. "Fangfang is a very good woman. I hope you treat her well. Don't let her suffer. Okay?"
Lu Yiwei nodded.
"Alright. Don't be so serious." Xu Lei patted Lu Yiwei's shoulder. "If you're willing, I hope we can become good friends. Are you willing?"
"Of course."
"Good." Xu Lei stretched out his hand. "Look for me if you need anything. As long as I can do it, I won't hesitate. Even if I can't do it, I'll think of a way. "
After Xu Lei left, Fan Chunfang quietly walked behind Lu Yiwei. She wrapped her arms around his waist. "Yiwei, what did Xu Lei say to you?"
"Nothing much."
"Oh." Even if Lu Yiwei didn't say anything, Fan Chunfang could guess. She held his hand. "It's cold outside. Let's go home."
Lying on the bed at night, Lu Yiwei tossed and turned. He couldn't fall asleep. Fan Chunfang leaned over and asked softly, "Yiwei, what's wrong? You've been unhappy the whole night. Should I not have called Xu Lei? "
"No." Lu Yiwei touched Fan Chunfang's cheek. "Chunfang, I admit I feel inferior in front of Xu Lei. He's so good. I …"
"Shh!" Fan Chunfang placed her finger on Lu Yiwei's lips. "Don't say anymore. I know what you want to say. You are you. He is him. No matter how excellent he is, he will always be my childhood playmate in my heart. As for you, even if you're poor, I'll still recognize you as my husband. That will never change. I swear on this. "
If he was biased against Fan Chunfang in the past, then tonight's words had changed Lu Yiwei's mind.
"Thank you." Lu Yiwei said from the bottom of his heart.
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