Song Chaoyang suddenly opened his eyes and smiled at Li Rui. "Xiao Rui, you're wrong. As a man, you have to take the initiative. We're already in the city. Why haven't you contacted Lu Qingman yet? "
Li Rui answered in a daze. He took out his phone and dialed Lu Qingman's number.
Lu Qingman was very happy to hear that he had arrived at the North Fourth Loop. She asked him about his plans for the day. Li Rui felt embarrassed in front of Song Chaoyang and Lao Zhou, but he could only brace himself and ask her out. Lu Qingman agreed without hesitation.
The two agreed to meet at the intersection of Beijing Road in Heping District.
Jingnan had a total of five districts. Heping District was the old city area and was also the most prosperous district in Jingnan. Beijing Road was the most prosperous section of Heping District. At the same time, it was the most famous commercial street in Jingnan. There were rows of shops, hotels, and office buildings. There were hundreds of thousands of people moving around every day. There was an old saying in Jingnan, "If you're in Jingnan but don't go to Beijing Road, it's like you've never been to Jingnan."
But before the date with Lu Qingman, Li Rui had to send Song Chaoyang home first.
Song Chaoyang's house was located in Hebei District, one of the city's central districts. The exact location was in the courtyard of the Provincial League Committee. His house could be understood as a four-story family building with its own entrance and courtyard. It could also be understood as a villa. In any case, from Li Rui's perspective, just by looking at this courtyard, he could see that Song Chaoyang, the former Secretary of the Tuan Province, had enjoyed the same treatment.
Li Rui had come to his house once and even had a meal at his house. He was warmly received by his wife, Sun Shuqin. Sun Shuqin was an English teacher at Shannan University. Although she had never taught Li Rui, she could be considered his teacher and student. With such a relationship, Sun Shuqin was much closer to him than she was to Lao Zhou. Li Rui also kept calling her "Teacher Sun".
Sun Shuqin was around 40 years old this year. She was about 1.65 meters tall, and her body was plump but not fat. She had a head of shiny black wavy hair that draped over her shoulders. When she was working, she would tie it up. Her face was like a jade plate, her eyes were like stars, her nose was tall, her lips were red, and her teeth were white. Together with the unique mature charm of a woman of her age, she was really a rare beauty. The only fly in the ointment was the obvious crow's feet around her eyes. If one were to look at these crow's feet, one would think that she had aged prematurely. However, if one were to look at her overall appearance, these signs of aging were easily covered up by her beauty.
The last time Li Rui saw her, he tried to recall if he had seen her on campus when he was studying at Shannan University, but he had no impression of her.
This time, as soon as they entered the door, after greeting each other, Sun Shuqin mysteriously pulled Li Rui upstairs.
Song Chaoyang was not surprised. He smiled and said, "Shuqin, Xiao Rui has a date later. Don't take up too much of his time." Sun Shuqin said strangely, "I remember asking him last time. Didn't he say that he was already married?" Song Chaoyang waved his hand and said, "Let Xiao Rui tell you himself."
The two of them went to a room upstairs. Sun Shuqin asked, "Xiao Rui, what's going on? Why do you have to go on a date? Where's your wife? "Li Rui smiled bitterly and said," It's a long story. "After that, he told her about the unpleasant matter. Sun Shuqin nodded and said, "You can't have this kind of woman. Xiao Rui, you were right to divorce her. This world lacks many things, but it doesn't lack good women. Tomorrow, I'll introduce you to a few female teachers from school … "She suddenly realized," Oh, you already have a girlfriend. Why are you meeting her in the provincial capital? She's from the provincial capital? … "
Li Rui told her about his relationship with Lu Qingman. Sun Shuqin nodded and said, "Since she's a good woman, then go ahead and get married as soon as possible. At your age, it's not good to be single all the time … "
At this point, Sun Shuqin changed the topic and asked, "Xiao Rui, do you think our Old Song is doing well in Qingyang?" Li Rui praised, "He's doing well, why not? He's very good. Teacher Sun, let me tell you, I really admire him. I've never seen such a powerful official before. I've learned a lot from Song Shuji … The leaders in the city also respect him. No one dares to look down on him. "Sun Shuqin laughed and said," Then he's very outstanding? "Li Rui nodded heavily. Sun Shuqin asked with a faint smile, "Did any woman take the initiative to approach him?" Li Rui's heart skipped a beat. He quickly shook his head and said, "No, no, how could that be? Song Shuji is busy from morning to night. If he's not doing research, he's having meetings. He's running everywhere. Even if someone wants to, they don't have the chance. "
Sun Shuqin smiled and said, "It's not that I don't believe in Old Song's determination. It's just that some women nowadays are too shameless. In order to get promoted, they shamelessly approach the leaders and use all kinds of methods. I'm just afraid that Old Song will be foolishly used by them. I have to attend classes and don't have the time to accompany him … "Li Rui said," Teacher Sun, don't worry. I'll help Song Shuji get through this. " Sun Shuqin said with relief, "En, even if I don't trust anyone, I'll trust you. You graduated from Shannan University. Although I didn't teach you before, I still treat you as my student. I trust you." She smiled and said, "Oh right, aren't you going on a date with that girl? Then I won't waste your time. Oh, seeing that you came empty-handed, you probably didn't bring a gift. Wait here, I'll go prepare one for you. "After saying that, she turned and left. Li Rui was slightly shocked and said, "Teacher Sun, there's no need. I'll go out and buy it myself." Sun Shuqin waved her hand without turning her head and said, "Won't you have to spend money to buy it? There are so many things in the house that are just sitting around and taking up space. You should help clean them up, hehe. "
Li Rui looked at her back and sighed. His boss, Song Chaoyang, already treated him very well. He didn't expect his wife to treat him even better. How should he repay them? Thinking about his ugly act of "offering" Yao Xuefei to Song Chaoyang, he couldn't help but feel ashamed.
Sun Shuqin found an especially beautiful red dress and handed the bag to Li Rui. She said, "This was given to me by a friend. But I'm a little fat and can't wear it, so I kept it at the bottom of the box. Didn't you say that the girl is petite and slender? Then you can give it to her. It shouldn't be a problem. " Li Rui was extremely grateful and said, "Teacher Sun, you … I didn't even bring you a gift. You're like this, I …" Sun Shuqin said, "You ah, taking good care of Old Song for me is the greatest gift you can give me." Li Rui was very touched and promised, "Teacher Sun, don't worry. I'll definitely take good care of Song Shuji." Sun Shuqin said emotionally, "I'm really worried about him being alone in Qingyang. But the school leaders won't let me go and accompany him, so I can't go over and accompany him. I'll have to trouble you. Uh … I've heard about official matters. Sometimes, we have to put on a show. As long as it's not too overboard, you don't have to worry about it … "Li Ruixin sighed. What a virtuous wife. Why didn't he have such a good wife? He said, "Don't worry, Teacher Sun. I'll know my limits."
Coincidentally, just as Li Rui got on the first bus and Song Chaoyang asked Lao Zhou to send Li Rui to Beijing Road, his godsister, Bai Bing, called him.
Bai Bing said, "Brother, do you have time in the afternoon? If you have time in the afternoon, come to the provincial capital. Didn't you want to thank that guy in person? He'll come to my place in the afternoon. "Li Rui was surprised and happy and said," Sister, I'm in the provincial capital now. What time in the afternoon? " Bai Bing snorted, "Alright, you bad guy. You're my brother, but you didn't even give me a call when you came to the provincial capital. Why? Are you afraid that I'll ask you for a greeting gift? "Li Rui laughed and said," I just came to the provincial capital with Song Shuji. How would I have the time to call you? Don't worry, I'll definitely give you a greeting gift in the afternoon. Tell me, where will we meet in the afternoon? What time exactly? "Bai Bing told him clearly and hung up the phone.
Li Rui looked at the long dress in the bag that Sun Shuqin gave him and smiled bitterly. Lu Qingman didn't ask for a gift, but he prepared one. His godsister asked for a greeting gift again, but he didn't prepare one. It was really a freak combination of factors.
When Li Rui arrived at the Beijing Road intersection, it was a little over 11 pm. He had arranged to meet with Lu Qingman at 11: 30 pm. He arrived early to show his sincerity.
Lao Zhou said goodbye to him and drove back to Song Chaoyang's house.
Li Rui stood alone under the Chinese parasol tree at the intersection and looked at the passersby and the scenery in boredom. He didn't know when someone called out softly from behind him, "Li Rui?" Li Rui turned around and saw Lu Qingman. He was pleasantly surprised and called out, "Qingman?" Lu Qingman heard him call her so intimately in front of her and felt a little embarrassed. She said shyly, "Why didn't you call me when you arrived early?" Li Rui laughed and said, "Since we agreed, why did I call? Did I rush you? You came when you should have. There's no point in rushing you. Haha. "Lu Qingman was very happy when she heard this and said," Then won't you be in the sun? "Li Rui smiled and pointed at the Chinese parasol tree above his head and said," Don't worry, there's a big sun umbrella here. "Then he remembered the long dress in his hand and hurriedly handed it over and said," For you. "Lu Qingman was puzzled and asked," What is it? "Li Rui said," A gift. " Lu Qingman immediately blushed and said, "Why are you being so polite? You came all the way here to give me a gift …" Li Rui said, "Just take it." Lu Qingman took it and looked at it. She nodded and said, "It's very beautiful." Li Rui said boldly, "If it's not beautiful, it's not good enough for you."
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