At night in the city, noises and quietness coexisted. Restless bars and quiet parks. The city was like a huge melting pot, containing everything that lived in this melting pot.
Chen Xing came to a park in the city and checked the time. It was already past nine o 'clock in the evening. There were still people strolling in the park. After finding a place to sit down, Chen Xing looked at the entrance of the park from time to time and sighed in his heart. Yuan Jiang was taken away by the people from the Provincial Disciplinary Commission, which made Chen Xing feel a little depressed. No matter what, Yuan Jiang had taken good care of him, especially the two times he helped him, which made Chen Xing feel that he owed Yuan Jiang a big favor. He didn't expect that Yuan Jiang would meet with such an accident. Zhou Mingfang must have known about it, right? Chen Xing thought to himself.
Chen Xing recalled the first time he met Yuan Jiang when he first returned to Sea City from the provincial capital. He was surprised at how much the other party had aged. Especially during this period of time, Yuan Jiang's head was growing more and more white hairs. Chen Xing finally understood the reason. Yuan Jiang probably had a faint premonition of the fate that might befall him. The long period of anxiety and uneasiness had caused Yuan Jiang's mental state to be in poor condition.
Xing Tiande was arrested by the Provincial Disciplinary Commission, but he also implicated so many people. This guy was really a scourge. Thinking of Xing Tiande, Chen Xing was naturally angry. Recently, he had been working in Ximen County, so Chen Xing had forgotten about Xing Tiande. Tonight, when Yang Zhen mentioned that Yuan Jiang might be taken away by the Provincial Disciplinary Commission because he was involved in Xing Tiande's case, it touched the string in Chen Xing's heart again.
Xing Tiande set him up that night, and the negatives of the photos were still in Xing Tiande's hands. Now that Xing Tiande had been taken away by the Provincial Disciplinary Commission, no one knew where he had hidden the negatives. Judging from the current situation, Xing Tiande was taken away by the people from the Provincial Disciplinary Commission, so it was impossible for him to make trouble again. These photos seemed to have no effect on him, at least for now. Based on those photos alone, it was impossible for Xing Tiande to do anything to him. However, for some unknown reason, Chen Xing always felt a little uneasy. He faintly felt that something bad would happen to him in the future. Perhaps only by deleting the negatives of the photos could Chen Xing be at ease.
Just now, after saying goodbye to Yang Zhen in the teahouse, Chen Xing called Deng Ying. Hai City University was about to reopen in a few days after the Spring Festival. When Chen Xing called Deng Ying, he didn't expect that Deng Ying would be in the university at this time. Unexpectedly, Deng Ying was already in the university. Chen Xing asked Deng Ying out for a chat, and Deng Ying readily agreed.
Chen Xing carefully recalled the night he drank with Xing Tiande, but he still couldn't think of anything. It was as if he had lost a small part of his memory. Chen Xing knew that it was because he was too drunk that night, or perhaps Xing Tiande had done something to the wine. However, no matter if he was really drunk or Xing Tiande had done something to the wine, how could he have sex with Deng Ying since he was unconscious that night? Chen Xing knew that it was because he was too drunk that night, or because Xing Tiande had done something to the wine. This doubt had always existed in Chen Xing's heart. Tonight, Yang Zhen inadvertently mentioned Xing Tiande again. Finally, Chen Xing had an idea. He asked Deng Ying out to confirm his doubt in his heart.
"Hi." A slightly excited and mischievous voice came from behind. Feeling a soft hand patting his shoulder, Chen Xing turned around and saw Deng Ying smiling at Chen Xing. She bent her knees slightly and smiled at him. Chen Xing stood up with a smile. "Sorry to call you out so late."
In fact, it was not very late. It was only nine o 'clock. It was still early. Deng Ying smiled. When she received the call from Chen Xing, she was somewhat surprised and also a little excited. She agreed without thinking. However, now that she saw Chen Xing in person, Deng Ying didn't know how she felt in her heart.
"Sit down or take a walk in the park?" Chen Xing turned around and looked at Deng Ying with a smile.
"Take a walk in the park. It's good to breathe in the fresh air."
They walked along the pebbled path in the park. Under the light, Chen Xing looked at Deng Ying's side profile. Compared to when she was a hostess in the hotel with makeup on her face, Deng Ying was undoubtedly purer and prettier. No matter how he looked at her, she was still an inexperienced student. If he didn't have sex with her that night, then Deng Ying and Xing Tiande conspired to deceive him. Deng Ying was no longer a victim like him, but an accomplice. Xing Tiande's accomplice. Chen Xing was not willing to believe this result.
"Why don't you say anything?" Deng Ying looked at Chen Xing with a smile. "Brother Chen, I heard that you became a high-ranking official."
"Hehe, how did you know?" Chen Xing glanced at her.
"Although I don't go to those places anymore, some of my sisters still go there. They drink with those officials and naturally know a lot about them." Deng Ying smiled. "I know that you have been promoted. I'm really happy for you."
"Really." Looking at the sincere smile on Deng Ying's face, Chen Xing sighed in his heart. He vaguely remembered that Deng Ying worked as a hostess in the hotel as a part-time hostess. It seemed that her family was poor and she had no choice but to do so in order to earn more money. This also made Chen Xing not look down on her just because she worked as a hostess. On the contrary, he admired her. He had a good impression of Deng Ying. Chen Xing was also a little conflicted at this moment. Should he ask the question in his heart?
"Brother Chen, you seem to have something on your mind." Deng Ying looked at Chen Xing who didn't speak much and asked.
"I don't have anything on my mind." Chen Xing smiled. "Deng Ying, there's something I don't know if I should ask you."
"Sure, Brother Chen, feel free to ask me anything." Deng Ying smiled and nodded. Her expression was still as relaxed and happy as before.
"Deng Ying, do you remember the first time we met? It was the night when I was drunk?" Chen Xing tilted his head and carefully looked at Deng Ying's expression.
"That night, I … I remember. Why did Brother Chen suddenly mention this?" Deng Ying thought of the scene of lying with Chen Xing that night and her face turned slightly red.
"Hehe, then do you remember what happened after I was drunk?"
I, I forgot, at that time, the criminal secretary kept drinking with you. I saw that you couldn't drink anymore, so I helped you drink. In the end, I also got drunk, until … until we were lying in the hotel room, when the police came in, I woke up. A trace of panic flashed across Deng Ying's face.
Chen Xing smiled and didn't say anything. His eyes were fixed on Deng Ying's expression. Deng Ying felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze. She smiled unnaturally and said, "Brother Chen, why did you suddenly ask about that night? If you didn't mention it, I would have forgotten about it."
"It's okay. I'm just asking." Chen Xing smiled and nodded. He glanced at Deng Ying and seemed to be mumbling to himself. "It's good that you forgot. It's good that you forgot. Some things shouldn't be remembered too clearly."
"Brother Chen, what's wrong with you tonight? Why are you speaking so strangely?"
"I think I'm talking nonsense." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. "Deng Ying, you're in the second semester of your third year, right? Time flies. After this year, you have to go out and find a job."
"Yes, time flies. I feel like I just met Brother Chen yesterday. I didn't expect that a few months have passed in the blink of an eye. After the first half of the year, I'll be in my fourth year. In fact, I don't have to wait until the second semester of my fourth year to find a job. Many of my classmates plan to start looking for a job in the second half of the year." Hearing Chen Xing changing the topic, Deng Ying's expression gradually returned to normal. "Brother Chen, what kind of job should I find? You're experienced and should be able to give me a good suggestion."
"I really don't know what advice I should give you. In fact, it's up to you. You should first set a position in your life and see what kind of job you like. Then, you can find it as long as you don't blindly look for it." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. "This is all I can give you. There's nothing else I can say. I don't want to mislead you."
"Haha, Brother Chen is always considerate. In fact, I'm an adult with my own independent thoughts. I won't be so easily influenced by others. Brother Chen's advice, I'll just use it as a reference." Deng Ying smiled mischievously. "Brother Chen, what do you think about me taking the civil servant exam?"
"You?" Chen Xing glanced at Deng Ying and smiled. "That depends on what you think. If you like it, you can apply for it. The decision is in your hands."
"Brother Chen, I realized that when I asked you questions, you often answered as if you didn't."
"I just don't want to interfere with other people's thoughts." Chen Xing smiled. "Well, it's not late now. You should go back. You're a girl. It's not safe to take a taxi back at night."
"Oh, I'm going back now?" Deng Ying glanced at Chen Xing with a strange expression. She looked a little disappointed.
"It's not late. You should go back early. If there's a chance next time, I'll treat you to a meal." Chen Xing smiled.
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