Huang Ming and Chen Xing had been friends for more than ten years. When they were studying, they often went to Chen Xing's house to play. On the table in Chen Xing's bedroom, there was a photo frame. Inside was a photo of Chen Xing's mother holding Chen Xing, who was a few months old. At that time, Huang Ming joked that Chen Xing was really pink when he was a child, and his face was as round as a watermelon. Because he had seen that photo many times, Huang Ming also had a deep impression of it. At this moment, looking at the baby's face, didn't it look very similar to Chen Xing's when he was a child? Even the current Chen Xing bore some resemblance to him.
Huang Ming continued to stare at the infant in Zhu Ziqing's arms. From time to time, he would turn his head to look at Chen Xing, his eyes growing more and more doubtful. At this moment, Zhu Ziqing seemed to have noticed something from Huang Ming's actions. Without batting an eyelid, he hugged the infant tighter and pulled the baby's scarf up to cover the infant's face.
"Miss Ziqing, is this child yours?" Chen Xing finally couldn't help but ask. He didn't pay attention to the child. When he saw Zhu Ziqing holding the child with a motherly glow on her face, Chen Xing felt a little jealous for no reason. This woman who had a relationship with him was already taken. Had she even given birth to a child?
"No, I adopted him abroad. He's very cute." Zhu Ziqing shook her head with a smile and looked at the child in her arms. Her eyes were full of maternal love.
"Oh, I see." Chen Xing suddenly understood. At this time, he didn't even realize that he had quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Where is Mayor Chen going?" Zhu Ziqing glanced at Chen Xing with a smile. "Now I should call him Secretary Chen. I heard that you have already been transferred to Mount Wang?"
"To the capital." Chen Xing replied to Zhu Ziqing and shook his head with a smile. He was no longer Secretary Chen and was currently unemployed.
Zhu Ziqing was stunned. She thought Chen Xing was joking, so she didn't take it to heart. Although she often followed Chen Xing's news on the Internet, she was busy returning to China these days, so she didn't know that Chen Xing had resigned. However, even if she followed the news, she wouldn't know that Chen Xing's resignation was not officially reported.
Chen Xing, it's almost time. You should go in now. Huang Ming looked at the time and reminded Chen Xing.
Chen Xing looked at the time and nodded slightly. He said to Zhu Ziqing, "I'm in a hurry. Let's talk next time."
After bidding farewell to Zhu Ziqing, Chen Xing walked to the departure lounge. Seeing that there were no outsiders, Huang Ming immediately said, "Chen Xing, did you notice that the child in the woman's arms looks like you?"
"Huang Ming, what nonsense are you talking about? Do you want to be taught a lesson?" Hearing Huang Ming's words, Chen Xing staggered and almost missed his step.
"No, I'm serious. I'm not joking with you." Huang Ming shook his head and said seriously, "Do you still remember the photo of your mother holding you on the table at home? That was a photo of you when you were a few months old. Didn't you see that the child looked like you at that time? Even compared to you now, the child looks like you."
"What nonsense are you talking about? I think you're out of your mind." Chen Xing glared at Huang Ming. Seeing that Huang Ming was so serious, his heart skipped a beat. He didn't look at the child carefully just now, but he did catch a glimpse of him. Now that he thought about it carefully, he realized that the child really looked like him.
"Okay, okay, I won't talk about it. Just take it as a fart." Huang Ming was afraid that Chen Xing would really be angry, so he stopped the topic in time.
The two walked into the departure hall. Huang Ming couldn't help but ask, "But the woman just now was really beautiful. When did you meet her?"
"I met her when I was working in Nanzhou." Okay, let's not talk about this. Don't ask so many questions. Don't go out and tell others about what I said just now. " Chen Xing warned.
"Don't worry. I just saw it, so I told you. I won't tell others." Huang Ming nodded.
The two exchanged some greetings. After Chen Xing checked in, he waved to Huang Ming and said, "I'll see you off. Huang Ming, go back. If there's anything, remember to contact me at any time."
After saying goodbye to Huang Ming, Chen Xing boarded the plane. After sitting down, Chen Xing thought about what Huang Ming said just now, but he was a little absent-minded.
"Is the child in Zhu Ziqing's mind really a bit like him?" Chen Xing's mind was running wild. It wasn't until the weightlessness caused by the plane took off that Chen Xing's attention was diverted.
After a short period of discomfort, Chen Xing stopped thinking about Zhu Ziqing. Huang Ming just said it suddenly, so he didn't need to take it too seriously.
Quietly looking out of the window, Chen Xing, who was sitting by the window, looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside, and his mood became a little better. At this moment, he thought of a saying, "The vast sea allows the fish to leap, the vast sky allows the bird to fly". What's a temporary setback?
After nearly three hours of flight, the plane finally arrived at the capital at around one o 'clock in the afternoon. The person who came to pick them up was Zhang Yi. Zhang Ningning couldn't come back because he was doing charity work in another city.
"You're in good spirits." Zhang Yi said as soon as he saw Chen Xing.
"Do I have to be dispirited and dejected?" Chen Xing shook his head and smiled.
"That's not it. But I'm relieved to see that you're so open-minded." Zhang Yi chuckled. I thought you would be depressed for a while.
There's nothing to be depressed about. During this free time, I can focus on my studies and recharge myself. " Chen Xing said with a smile. He had signed up for the graduate class at the Capital University, and his supervisor was introduced to him by his father-in-law. Professor Liu Guoding of the Capital University was the face of the Economics Department of the Capital University. He was also a national policy consultant and a leading figure in the economics world … Every one of his halos was enough to attract attention. Many people wanted to study under him but were rejected.
"You haven't reported for your graduate studies yet, have you?" Zhang Yi asked.
"Well, I said I would report in August last year, just in time for the new semester in September. However, I was transferred to Mount Wang at that time. I was busy with the handover of the old and new jobs, so I forgot about it." Chen Xing smiled bitterly.
"Did Uncle Guohua introduce you to Professor Liu Guoding?
"Well, it's Professor Liu.
"Hey, you haven't reported for it yet. I guess you're in for it." Zhang Yi gloated.
"Why?" Chen Xing was stunned.
"You'll know when the time comes." Zhang Yi chuckled. Liu Guoding was famous for his bad temper.
"No way?" Chen Xing's face was bitter. If it was really as Zhang Yi said, he would probably suffer in the future.
"Don't put on a bitter face. Even if Professor Liu gives you the cold shoulder several times, you have to endure it. There are so many so-called experts and scholars in the country, but Liu Guoding is the one with real talent and is worthy of respect. He is already 70 years old and has long retired from the frontline teaching position. But he still takes time out every year to teach undergraduate classes and insists on teaching postgraduates, not only doctoral students, but also master's students. For a person of his age, it's really hard. He sincerely wants to cultivate more talents for this country, unlike some people who go around giving speeches to make money just to get some qualifications and reputation.
"I don't know the specific situation of the teaching you mentioned, but it's true. I don't think I've heard Professor Liu giving speeches outside." Chen Xing nodded.
The two of them chatted as they walked out of the airport. Chen Xing had not had lunch yet, so Zhang Yi dragged him to a mutton shop to eat. He said it was authentic, and as expected, Chen Xing was full of praises for it.
"Did Uncle Guohua tell you where he will arrange for you to go next?" In the private room of the hotpot restaurant, Zhang Yi whispered to Chen Xing.
"No, why? Did you hear anything?" Chen Xing's expression froze. He was more concerned about his future plans than anyone else. But since his father-in-law did not call him, Chen Xing did not want to take the initiative to ask. He did not want his father-in-law to think that he was impatient.
"I didn't either. I thought you should know something, so I asked you." Zhang Yi pursed his lips and frowned. "Looks like you haven't decided yet."
"Forget it, it's good that you haven't decided yet. I can't wait to rest for a while more." Chen Xing laughed.
"Come on, don't say what you mean." Zhang Yi sneered.
After the two of them finished eating at the mutton shop, Zhang Yi asked Chen Xing about his plans for the afternoon. Chen Xing thought that Zhang Ningning was not in the capital, and he would be free after accompanying his child. I plan to visit Professor Liu in the afternoon.
In that case, you should go. You're a year late for your visit. Zhang Yi smiled and nodded. "But let me remind you, if you go, you'd better not bring any gifts. If you have to bring something, bring some fruits or simple local specialties. Don't bring any expensive gifts."
"Okay, I'll remember that." Chen Xing nodded.
They sat in Zhang Yi's car and returned home. Only his mother and son were at home. Chen Xing wanted to tease his son, but the little boy was taking an afternoon nap, so Chen Xing had to give up.
"Chen Xing, will you be okay this time?" In the living room, Zou Fang asked with concern.
"Mom, I've told you, we didn't break the law. How could anything happen to us?" Chen Xing smiled and put his hand on his mother's shoulder. He helped her to sit on the sofa and massaged her shoulders. "Mom, don't worry. I'll be fine. Your son can't wait to have such a chance to rest."
"You're the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. How can you pass away just like that?" Zou Fang said unwillingly.
"People have ups and downs in their lives. It's normal. Let's just look at it normally." Chen Xing smiled. He would be more open-minded in front of his mother. He didn't want his parents to worry for nothing.
"By the way, Mom, I have to go out now to visit Professor Liu at the Capital University. I have some free time after resigning this time. I need to report to Professor Liu as soon as possible, in case there are any delays." Chen Xing changed the topic subtly.
"I've long heard that you're going to apply for the postgraduate class, but you haven't gone yet." Zou Fang shook her head. "The professor must have some objections."
"Didn't you want to go as soon as you came back?" Chen Xing smiled. "Mom, I'll go first then."
Chen Xing left the house before he even warmed his seat. Thinking of Zhang Yi's reminder, Chen Xing frowned. He couldn't really go to visit empty-handed. Moreover, it would be his first time visiting. He would be embarrassed to go empty-handed.
Taking out his phone, Chen Xingxian dialed Liu Guoding's number, which was given to him by his father-in-law. He had only called him once before. Now that he had to go, he had to make sure whether Liu Guoding was at home or not.
The call was quickly connected. Liu Guoding picked up the call himself. After confirming that Liu Guoding was at home and asking for his address, Chen Xing went to a roadside fruit store to buy a bag of fruits. He hailed a taxi and went straight to the Capital University. Liu Guoding was still living in the faculty dormitory of the Capital University.
It was a ten-minute journey. Coincidentally, there was no traffic jam. Chen Xing arrived at the Capital University in no time. Walking into the campus, Chen Xing seemed to have become a few years younger. The young men and women walking through the campus made Chen Xing feel like he had returned to his university days.
After walking around the campus for seven to eight minutes, Chen Xing smiled bitterly. The campus of Beijing University was huge, and Liu Guoding only told him that he lived in Room 305, Block 2, Area 1 of the Old Faculty Dormitory. Along the way, all he saw were teaching buildings, and he had no idea where the Faculty Dormitory was.
He stopped a student and asked for the direction of the faculty dormitory. After getting the answer, Chen Xing went to his destination. Finally, he didn't have to walk around like a headless fly.
What happened next made Chen Xing smile bitterly. When he found Room 305 of the faculty dormitory, he knocked on the door and found the wrong place. Professor Liu Guoding didn't live there. He was told that Professor Liu lived in the old faculty dormitory area. This was the new faculty dormitory area. There were two places.
Tsk, I used to let my secretary take care of everything first. Now I have to do something by myself. It's really a bit confusing. Chen Xing came downstairs and laughed at himself.
Just now, the person told him how to get to the old faculty dormitory. This time, Chen Xing didn't take too many detours. When he saw an old building, Chen Xing knew that this was the right place. Just when Chen Xing looked up at the indistinct building number on the building and found which was the second building, he suddenly bumped into the person in front of him. To be exact, Chen Xing walked too fast and guessed the person's shoes, causing the person in front of him to fall forward.
Chen Xing heard an "Ouch" and saw that the person in front of him had fallen. Several books were scattered on the ground. He stepped on a female classmate.
How did you walk? Did you do it on purpose?
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