Zheng Jing, are you still there? When Chen Xing heard the sudden silence on the phone, he thought that the phone had been hung up. He took a look at it and saw that it was still on the line, so he asked curiously.
There was still a brief moment of silence on the phone. After a while, Zheng Jing spoke. Chen Xing, why did you suddenly call me?
I'm in Yuntian. In the morning, I saw a person who looked like you at the Municipal Government. I'm not sure if it was you. Chen Xing asked directly.
You're in Yuntian? In the morning at the Municipal Government? Zheng Jing was stunned. More than ten years ago, when she was studying at Hai City University, she already knew that Chen Xing was a local of Hai City. Now that she heard Chen Xing's words, she couldn't wrap her head around it.
Yes, was that you at the Municipal Government in the morning? At that time, that person looked like you, but there was someone else next to me at that time, so I didn't say anything. Chen Xing said.
In the morning, I went to the Municipal Government. The person you saw should be me. Did you see me with someone? Zheng Jing smiled helplessly.
That's right, it was you. Chen Xing smiled. Zheng Jing, do you have time to come out and have a chat with me? Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other since graduation. It's been ten years, right?
Including this year, it's been exactly ten years. Zheng Jing nodded. Looking at her terrible appearance, she originally wanted to find an excuse to decline, but when she heard Chen Xing's words, a look of reminiscence appeared on her face. Finally, she nodded and said, "Alright, since my old classmate is here, I should at least entertain him. Where are you now? I'll go find you.
I'm at Lijing Hotel. There seems to be a cafe on the second floor. You can come over and have a chat. " Chen Xing smiled.
Okay, I'll go over right away.
After the two ended the call, Chen Xing, who was still on the first floor of the hotel, went up to the cafe on the second floor. He found a seat by the window, facing the parking lot downstairs.
As soon as he sat down, Chen Xing called Qin Minghua to ask about their progress. Knowing that they would be back soon, Chen Xing didn't ask any more questions. He told them that he was at the cafe on the second floor of the hotel and that they could find him there when they came back.
About ten minutes later, Chen Xing, who was looking downstairs from time to time, saw Zheng Jing. She got out of a black Audi and was dressed the same as when he saw her in the morning at the Municipal Government. Chen Xing recognized her at a glance.
A moment later, the sound of high heels clattering could be heard coming from the staircase. Chen Xing stood up and looked at Zheng Jing, who appeared at the staircase. A trace of surprise flashed across the depths of his eyes. Now that he took a closer look at her, Chen Xing thought to himself that it was no wonder he wasn't a hundred percent sure that it was Zheng Jing when he first saw her. Compared to when she was in university, she had changed a lot.
So many years have passed, but you haven't changed much. You're just a little fatter. Zheng Jing walked up to Chen Xing and squeezed a smile on her face. Years of not seeing Chen Xing did not stop her from recognizing him at once. Other than being a little fatter and looking more mature, Chen Xing seemed to be the same.
You've changed a lot. When I saw you in the morning, I wasn't sure if it was you. Chen Xing smiled. He thought about the Zheng Jing who came from an ordinary family and dressed ordinarily in university. Compared to the fashionable and beautiful Zheng Jing who was already a married woman, there was a world of difference.
People change. Zheng Jing smiled faintly. Although she had a worried look on her face, she had to force a smile to meet her old classmate, Chen Xing.
Sitting opposite Chen Xing, Zheng Jing looked at Chen Xing strangely. Chen Xing, why did you suddenly come to Yuntian? Are you here on a business trip?
You could say that. Chen Xing nodded.
How are you and Zhao Qing? I didn't keep in contact with you after graduation. I don't know if you're still together. But you're both from the same province. Did you tie the knot? It was rare for Zheng Jing to be in the mood to gossip.
Ahem, we broke up after graduation. Chen Xing smiled awkwardly. Zhao Qing and him were old stories. Suddenly hearing someone ask him if he and Zhao Qing were together, Chen Xing felt a little strange.
Oh, broke up after graduation? I'm sorry, I asked something I shouldn't have. Zheng Jing said apologetically.
It was nothing. They were old classmates. It was normal to ask. Chen Xing smiled and waved his hand. He glanced at Zheng Jing. He could tell that Zheng Jing was a little unhappy, but since they had just met, it was not appropriate for him to ask her directly. Instead, he said, "What about you?" After graduation, you returned to Yuntian, got married and had children?
More or less. After graduation, you came back to find a job. Later, you met your current husband and started a business with him. It wasn't easy for you to get a family business. Who would've thought … Sigh, why am I telling you this? Zheng Jing smiled bitterly and looked up at Chen Xing. Chen Xing, what do you do now? Does your company have business in Yuntian?
No, I came to Yuntian for business. Chen Xing shook his head. As the inspection team had confidentiality rules, Chen Xing didn't tell Zheng Jing too much.
But at this moment, Zheng Jing was also distracted. She just asked casually. She wasn't curious and didn't pay much attention to what Chen Xing said. She nodded subconsciously. Zheng Jing was silent again. She wasn't that close to Chen Xing in university. Now that they were sitting together, other than asking about Chen Xing's relationship with Zhao Qing after graduation, Zheng Jing didn't know what else to say.
When I was driving here, Yunlu called me. She said that Xue Jinbao asked her for my phone number. She was very confused. I told her that you were in Yuntian and asked Xue Jinbao for my number. Zheng Jing tried to find a topic to talk about.
I didn't have much contact with your dormitory. I suddenly wanted your number, so I could only look for Xue Jinbao. Chen Xing smiled.
People say that this university is a contract type of love, and graduation means a breakup. These words are really true. Xue Jinbao and Sun Yunlu had such a good relationship in university, but didn't they still break up. I heard from Yunlu that Xue Jinbao's family seems to be very rich, and that he is a rich second generation. I didn't expect him to hide it so deeply.
He hid it very well. I was shocked when I found out about his family's situation. I didn't expect such a rich man to be hiding among my classmates.
Actually, being rich doesn't necessarily mean that you will live a good life. In this day and age, you can't live without money. But having too much money is useless. Look at Yunlu's husband, he was also quite rich. But because he was rich, I heard that her husband was very playful and fooled around outside. Now, Yunlu isn't very happy.
It could only be said that every family had its own difficulties. Those without money might worry about daily necessities, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. They often quarreled over this. Those with money also had their own troubles. Therefore, money was not the standard to measure happiness.
Yes, I agree with what you said. If it's possible, I'd rather live a poor life. It's fine as long as my family is healthy and happy.
Yang Jing was in a daze as she spoke. At the beginning, when she chatted with Chen Xing, she was still in a good mood. But now, she furrowed her brows again. Talking about other people's unhappiness, she also thought about her own situation. Her husband was in prison and she was a weak woman supporting a family alone. One could imagine the pressure.
She took a deep breath. She didn't want to show her terrible mood in front of Chen Xing. Those who didn't know would think that she didn't even want to entertain her old classmate.
Oh right, Chen Xing, how long will you be staying in Yun Tian? When you're free, I'll bring you to some of the more famous attractions in Yun Tian. Zheng Jing said.
Forget about sightseeing. I came to Yun Tian for official business. I don't dare to slack off. Chen Xing smiled and looked at Zheng Jing. Moreover, I don't think you're in the mood to bring someone to sightsee, right? Zheng Jing, do you have any difficulties? I noticed that you've been frowning ever since you came here.
It's nothing. It's just some trivial family matters. I won't nag you anymore. It'll affect your mood. Zheng Jing squeezed out a smile.
You can tell me if you have any difficulties. We're all classmates. I'll definitely help if I can. I saw that you went to the Municipal Government this morning to petition, right? Did you encounter any difficulties that you can't solve?
Yes, I did. Zheng Jing smiled bitterly. Sorry for making a fool of myself in the morning. Sometimes, things are like this. Many things are forced but there's nothing you can do about it.
I heard that the two people who took you away were cheap policemen from the police station. They didn't make things difficult for you, right?
No, maybe they saw that I'm a woman and didn't want to be rough with me. Zheng Jing laughed at herself.
That's good. At least they enforced the law in a civilized manner. Chen Xing nodded.
Chen Xing, why did you go to the Municipal Government? Are you going there for official business? Zheng Jing asked curiously.
Not in the morning. I went there to visit a local leader. Chen Xing shook his head.
Oh. Zheng Jing nodded subconsciously. She was a little slow on the uptake. Two to three seconds later, she suddenly raised her head and stared at Chen Xing with a gleam in her eyes. Chen Xing, which leader are you visiting? Are you familiar with him? What's your relationship with him?
Deputy Secretary Liao of the Municipal Party Committee. I'm not familiar with him. Today is the first time I've met him.
Deputy Secretary Liao of the Municipal Party Committee? Is he Liao Jingming, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee? Zheng Jing's eyes lit up and she looked excited. However, the next moment, she became gloomy. If you're not familiar with him, then it's useless to say anything.
You can tell me if you have any difficulties. Maybe I can really help you. Chen Xing smiled.
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