When Song Chaoyang heard Li Rui mention Liang Jiehong, he couldn't help but grin. However, his smile also showed his age. He waved his hand and said, "I won't let her come over recently. It's not good for her to always come over and give others a bad impression. Although we're innocent, who knows what others will think."
Li Rui sighed. "Sister Liang must be lonely in the Provincial Capital. Even if you don't want to think for yourself, you should think for her. She is not young anymore, and both of you should not be separated like this. How about this? I'll find some time to give Xiao Xue a call and tell her about your relationship with Sister Liang. You're worried that Xiao Xue won't be able to accept having a stepmother all of a sudden. Why don't we just make her accept it? I am sure she will accept it. "
Song Chaoyang smiled awkwardly and said, "Okay, then you can talk to Little Xue. It's most appropriate for you to talk to her, but don't force her. Everything will be according to her wishes." After saying that, he changed the topic and said, "What were you busy with in Shuanghe this week? Have you found a footing in Shuang He? "
Li Rui smiled bitterly and told him about the things that he was busy with this week. However, he didn't say that he was helping Cui Guangli's family to seek justice so that he wouldn't be criticized by the boss for not doing his job properly.
Song Chaoyang nodded and said. "You had done a good job in the County's Investment Promotion Agency. You had done the right thing, and you did not infringe on the other leaders' interests. However, you'd better quickly produce results. You don't have to produce too many, just one or two will do. Let people know that your reforms are reasonable and effective. This will increase your prestige, reputation, and political achievements. It will be very beneficial. "
Li Rui replied. "Ok. I will send the County's Investment Promotion Agency's staff out for practical training. I will also try to invest in a large company. I have some progress. Although I am using my connections, I can still use them for my own use …"
The master and servant talked for a long time until they were hungry and it was about time. Li Rui then asked to leave, and Song Chaoyang personally saw him out.
When he walked out of the Municipal Party Committee Family Compound, Li Rui looked at the standing committee buildings on both sides and sighed with emotion. It had only been three years, but a lot of changes had taken place here. Almost half of the eleven standing committee members had been replaced, and two of his closest relatives had been transferred to other departments. His uncle, the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee, Du Minsheng, was first transferred to Qingyang City as the Deputy Mayor, and then to Jingnan City as the Executive Deputy Mayor. He was expected to be promoted this year. His good sister, the Minister of Publicity, Zheng Zijuan, was not so lucky. She was transferred to the Provincial Education Department as the Deputy Director. She was transferred at the same level, and her position seemed to be declining. This also showed that she was affected by her husband's case, and she could forget about being promoted for the rest of her life.
"Even I, the First Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, have become the Deputy Mayor of Shuanghe County. How can the others not change?"
When Li Rui thought of this, and then thought of Sun Shuqin, who had passed away, he felt bitter. He couldn't tell if it was sadness or something else.
…
At 9: 30 a.m. on Saturday, Li Rui, Ceng Hanlin, Cheng Songhua, and Lin Yali picked up Li Ming, who had returned to the world. Although the former Mayor of the Southern District had been in prison for a few years, his body and spirit were well maintained. Other than losing some weight, there were not many changes. When he saw his wife, Lin Yali, coming to pick him up, he didn't feel anything. However, when he saw Li Rui and the other two former good buddies coming to pick him up in person, he was immediately moved to tears. He held hands with them and couldn't speak.
"Yali, I'm sorry!"
After sitting in the car, in front of Li Rui and the others, Li Ming expressed his sincere apology to Lin Yali with tears in his eyes.
Lin Yali said with a cold face, "You don't have to be sorry. Let me tell you, the reason why I didn't divorce you was because of the child. Don't think that I still have feelings for you. When we get home later, take your things and leave. That's not your home. Go live with that Zhao Yajun. "
Hearing her mention the past, Li Ming was embarrassed and regretful. He wanted to plead for mercy, but he saw Li Rui give him a look. It seemed that he was hinting for him not to speak, so he closed his mouth.
When they got home, Lin Yali went upstairs first. Li Rui said to Li Ming in front of Ceng Hanlin and Cheng Songhua, "It seems that sister-in-law still can't forgive you and Zhao Yajun. But to be honest, you can't blame her. You guys went too far. You almost gave birth to the child. After you were arrested, Zhao Yajun came to sister-in-law and threatened her with words. She asked for monetary compensation. How can she not be sad? You don't have to worry about this. Give sister-in-law some time to calm down. During this time, you should live outside. You should have another house, right? Move there first. I'll arrange a job for you. Then, you can slowly reconcile with sister-in-law. Anyway, you have a child, so you don't have to worry about it. "
Li Ming nodded silently. His expression was very sad.
Ceng Hanlin patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't be sad. It's better that you're out. Don't worry, we'll keep watch. No matter what, we won't let you live apart. "
Cheng Songhua asked, "Did that Zhao Yajun give birth to the child? Will she wait until you're out and then come to blackmail you? "
Li Ming was so scared that his expression changed. He said, "It can't be?" After saying that, he looked around nervously, as if Zhao Yajun would really come out. After confirming that it was safe, he sighed in relief. He shook his head and said, "I don't know. After I was imprisoned, Zhao Yajun didn't come to see me. I don't know how she is, and I don't know if she gave birth to the child. If she really gave birth to the child, I … I don't dare to think about it! "
Li Rui said, "It's useless to be afraid of this matter. No matter what, you have to face it bravely. I'll find some time to ask around."
Zhao Yajun was Luo Nana's subordinate. All these years, Luo Nana had been developing in Qingyang. She was still tirelessly running her official empire. Although Li Rui didn't have much contact with her, their old friendship was still there. It was very easy for him to ask her about Zhao Yajun's whereabouts.
At noon, in the private room of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, Li Ming's family of three and Li Rui's family of three had a sumptuous lunch. Although it was a celebratory banquet in name, in reality, this meal was extremely depressing. Lin Yali only cared about eating and drinking with her child. She didn't try to change the dishes. Li Rui's family of three and Li Ming's family of three toasted each other.
After lunch, everyone said goodbye to each other outside the restaurant. Li Ming's family of three returned home. As for whether they would separate or something else, it was up to the two of them. Li Rui said goodbye to his two brothers, Ceng Hanlin and Cheng Songhua. He drove home to enjoy a rare family reunion.
"Your Shuanghe County Mayor is going to be changed. Be prepared!"
Li Rui and Qingman woke up at three o 'clock in the afternoon. Qingman suddenly thought of something and said such a strange sentence. As for Little Bowen, he was still lying between the two of them, snoring loudly.
Li Rui was taken aback and said, "No way, right? The current County Mayor, Chen Kui, just became the County Mayor not long ago. His term hasn't even ended yet. Why is he being replaced? "
Qing Man asked back, "Is it rare to be replaced before the end of the term?"
Li Rui shook his head and said: "Not only is it not rare, it's actually very common."
Qingman said: "Yes, but this Chen Kui is definitely not doing a good job. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been forcefully replaced."
Li Rui asked: "Who is the new County Mayor?"
Qingman looked at him jokingly and said: "You're in for a treat. Your new colleague is said to be a beauty."
Li Rui was amused and reached out to tickle her: "Good wife, don't mess around. Tell me about the new County Mayor so that I know what to do. After all, I'll be working with her in the future."
Qingman said: "I'm not familiar with this woman. An old classmate of the Jingnan Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department told me the news in private. Two days ago, she heard from me that you're going to be the Deputy County Mayor of Shuanghe County. Yesterday afternoon, she secretly called me and told me that the Organization Department of the Jingnan Municipal Party Committee is already drafting a document to transfer a divisional leader to Shuanghe County Mayor of Qingyang City. The only thing she knows is that the woman is young and probably has some background. "
Li Rui was very confused and asked: "Since she's a leader in Jingnan City, why not arrange for her to be in a county under Jingnan City's jurisdiction? Why did she have to come to Qingyang City to steal a local's position? "
Qingman raised his eyebrows and said: "Who knows? Someone must have arranged it. They're not just looking at a city or a county, they're probably looking at the whole province. You just wait. I reckon that the new County Mayor will go to Shuanghe County next week. Of course, this matter won't affect you at all. You've just started working in Shuanghe County and don't have any relationship with the current County Mayor. Changing your boss won't affect you at all. "
Li Rui slowly nodded and thought that Chen Kui was not qualified to be the County Mayor. At least, he didn't have the responsibility that a County Mayor should have. He was also a little petty and was destined to not have any great achievements. If he was replaced with a young and promising County Mayor, the social and economic development of Shuanghe County might improve greatly. Of course, it would also be easier for him to get back what he owed Ji Chengsheng. Thinking of this, he suddenly had some expectations. He only hoped that the new County Mayor would go to Shuanghe County next Monday.
The next day, Li Rui took advantage of his free time in the morning to call Song Xue in Shanghai. He wanted her to accept his father's remarriage.
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