After returning to the guesthouse, Fang Zhicheng took a shower, stood on the balcony, lit a cigarette, and looked at the brightly lit night view of Caoyao. Su Qing sent a text message to tell him that his third uncle had returned safely. Fang Zhicheng knew there was a story behind it. Although Su Qing and Su Lin could hide it, he knew it was related to his biological father.
In fact, in the past one or two years, Fang Zhicheng has been looking for the secret of his life through Zhang Xiaoliang. He found out that Old Su once had an adopted son, and he had an unforgettable love with Su Qing. The eldest son of the Su family, Fang Gang, was framed and died on the way to rescue this adopted son.
After that, the adopted son left China and developed his own power abroad. He is now the leader of a prominent international mercenary group, codenamed the Arbiter of Doomsday.
After finishing a cigarette, Fang Zhicheng picked up the phone and called Shen Wei who was far away in Switzerland. Taking into account the time difference, Shen Wei and her daughter had just woken up in the dead of night. The two chatted for a while before Fang Zhicheng reluctantly put away the phone.
Fang Zhicheng lay on the bed, looking at the crystal chandelier hanging below the ceiling, lost in thought. Su Qing had just mentioned that the time for his appointment had come to an end, and he might choose another new place to develop next.
He was appointed to Cao Yao because it was according to Song Wendi's request. With Fang Zhicheng's help, Song Wendi was successfully promoted from the position of deputy secretary of the provincial party committee to the position of governor. Now that the overall situation has been decided, it no longer makes much sense for Fang Zhicheng to continue to stay in Wang Guoyue's Cao Yao.
Because even if he tried harder, it would be difficult to replace Wang Guoyue in a short time. Mainly because Wang Guoyue was too stable. He might not have too many strategic plans, but every step he took was flawless, leaving no handle at all. He also had a calm personality, unlike Zang Yi, who had a strong sense of competition.
When facing Fang Zhicheng's forceful interference in Cao Yao's work, Wang Guoyue remained vigilant and fought with him at the beginning, but now he basically lets Fang Zhicheng do it. There is no conflict between them, which makes him feel like he has punched into cotton and cannot use any strength.
In the officialdom, it is difficult to distinguish between right and wrong. Today’s enemy may be a friend tomorrow, just like he is getting along well with Zang Yi. In the final analysis, Fang Zhicheng has the characteristic of being kind to others. Although he sometimes acts impulsively and uses violent means, he respects people with strength.
Wang Guoyue is a rare talent.
The next day, Fang Zhicheng got up early and knocked on Sui Qi's door, inviting her to have breakfast together. Sui Qi hesitated for a while, but finally washed up, changed into a set of casual clothes, and came to Fang Zhicheng's room.
"Are you angry now?" Fang Zhicheng looked at Sui Qi's face and smiled faintly, "I know you hate me, but sometimes, there are things I have to do."
Sui Qi took the peeled boiled egg from Fang Zhicheng and said, "I understand you. I talked to my dad on the phone yesterday. He has thought it through clearly now. He had no choice but to hurt the Su family back then. He also understands the consequences now, because this is the cycle of cause and effect."
Fang Zhicheng secretly sighed that Sui Ziqing was more aware of reality than he had imagined. Now that the Sui family had suffered a huge blow, it would take them ten or even twenty years to recover. In a sense, just like the Su family back then, they had to recuperate. In this case, they had to cease fire and admit defeat.
Fang Zhicheng stared at Sui Qi's eyes, sighed in disappointment, and said with a wry smile: "Just as I thought at the beginning, we still have grudges against each other, and in the end we can't even be ordinary friends."
Sui Qi's eyes flashed with confusion, and then a gleam of light flashed again, and she laughed self-deprecatingly: "Yes, I originally thought that love could overcome everything. If you fall in love with me, you will forget everything the Sui family did to the Su family. Because of our relationship, the Sui family and the Su family can laugh off their grudges. I am too confident."
Fang Zhicheng put down his chopsticks and said, "Sui Qi, I want to know if you approached me on purpose and used me?"
Sui Qi bit her lip, nodded, and said cruelly: "That's right, since the first time we met, I have been deliberately getting close to you, because I know the hatred of the Su family towards the Sui family, so I want you to fall in love with me, and then use you as a bargaining chip to make the Su family hesitate when they want revenge. Now the answer is obvious, I failed. I did not achieve my goal, and you also used your means to deal a heavy blow to the Sui family."
Fang Zhicheng closed his eyes, sighed heavily, and said, "I won't stay in Caoyao for long. If nothing unexpected happens, I will go to the next stop in the spring of next year."
Sui Qi glanced at Fang Zhicheng indifferently and said calmly: "Or separation is the best way."
After saying this, Sui Qi pushed the chair away and walked out firmly.
Fang Zhicheng looked at Sui Qi's back and sighed. Many of Sui Qi's words were lies. Faced with family and love, she could only choose one.
I have owed myself another debt of love that I can never repay.
Fang Zhicheng gave a bitter smile. The reason why he had not accepted Sui Qi in the first place was because he expected that one day things would develop like this.
As for Sui Qi's statement that she could get close to Fang Zhicheng, that was a deliberate illusion she created. Firstly, Sui Qi did not have such great acting skills, and secondly, when the feelings were deep, the falsehood would be exposed.
Fang Zhicheng sighed. Keeping a distance between him and Sui Qi might be the best way for both of them. He would not force it and could only let nature take its course.
Sui Qi had promised that if he moved to another place, she would follow him. Now that their relationship has broken down, she will naturally stay in Caoyao. In Fang Zhicheng's opinion, it is a good thing for Sui Qi to continue to settle in Caoyao. Qu Kang is about to retreat to the second line, and Sui Qi is still very competitive and can move up.
If nothing unexpected happens, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Chang Mengyuan will replace Qu Kang, while Sui Qi can compete for the position of deputy secretary or organization minister who is ranked first.
Of course, if Chang Mengyuan wants to take over Qu Kang's position smoothly, Fang Zhicheng's support is needed. Judging from the feedback from Zhang Xiaoliang in recent times, Chang Mengyuan's situation is completely under control. Although it was not arranged directly by Fang Zhicheng, Chang Mengyuan has been trapped in a cage. Chang Mengyuan originally wanted to use Fang Zhicheng to move up, but he didn't know that he had entered a trap. In the future, any action that is not conducive to Fang Zhicheng will be met with ruthless counterattacks.
Fang Zhicheng knew that he would not have much time in Cao Yao, so he arranged for Chang Mengyuan to be placed next to Wang Guoyue so that he could leave Cao Yao and have a secret line without any worries.
Although Fang Zhicheng's understanding of Chang Mengyuan is not as good as Wang Guoyue's, he is cunning and resourceful enough, so he should be able to survive by Wang Guoyue's side.
As for Wang Guoyue, after he sorted out Cao Yao's official relationships, there would not be too many personnel adjustments. Because Cao Yao was just a stepping stone for Wang Guoyue, the future of Cao Yao would eventually be left to Chang Mengyuan and other cadres.
Seeing that not much breakfast had been eaten on the table, Fang Zhicheng didn't have much appetite. He called the front desk and reminded them to arrange for someone to clean up later. He picked up his briefcase and prepared to go to work.
As soon as I arrived at the lobby on the first floor, a tall, strong, dark-skinned middle-aged man waved his hand and shouted "Mayor Fang" to come over.
Fang Zhicheng was a little surprised, and subconsciously moved to the side, saying, "Who are you?"
"Fang Wei!" He didn't seem embarrassed and took out a business card from his black snake-patterned handbag. "I'm your eldest cousin."
Fang Zhicheng was slightly stunned, then he remembered that he was his adoptive mother's nephew. He looked darker than the photo in the information, and it was difficult to connect the two.
He sighed and asked in a slightly cold tone, "What do you want from me?"
Fang Wei smiled and said loudly: "Of course I came here to thank you. If it weren't for you, I would probably still be detained now."
Fang Zhicheng looked around and felt that it was not appropriate to discuss the matter in the hall, so he took out his cell phone and called Guo Jinyuan, asking him to tell Hua Qingwen that he would be at work later today, and then took Fang Wei to the coffee shop in Building A of the Guest House.
Fang Wei ordered a cup of black coffee, and Fang Zhicheng just asked for a glass of water.
After the coffee came, Fang Wei smiled and said, "Mayor Fang, I have heard about my aunt's matter. It was the old man's fault, so I came here today to express my gratitude to you and to apologize to you on behalf of the old man."
Fang Zhicheng waved his hands and sighed, "I told them last time that from now on, it's all over. Although my last name is Fang, I have nothing to do with your Fang family."
Fang Wei smiled awkwardly, and then said, "Don't say that. Although my aunt passed away, she still had feelings for the old man and the Fang family. You are her son, and you should know her heart. Let's look at it from another angle. In order to raise you, my aunt cruelly broke off relations with her family. It seems that the old man hurt my aunt, but isn't it my aunt who hurt our family?"
After hearing what Fang Wei said, Fang Zhicheng's expression eased a little.