Fang Zhicheng showed frustration on his face and sighed, "Is there no room for redemption?"
Qi Yun smiled and said, "I was originally a cadre assigned from the province. According to the deadline, it is time for me to return to my original unit. In addition, my parents strongly requested me to return to Qiongjin after thinking for a long time."
Fang Zhicheng found it difficult to accept this result and said painfully: "Between him and me, you finally chose him..."
"No!" Qi Yun denied decisively, "Even if I go back, I can't reconcile with him. Please believe... believe in the relationship between us... Even if I leave Dongtai, you are the only one in my heart."
This was the first time Qi Yun confessed her feelings to Fang Zhicheng. Qi Yun was a woman with a strong character, and to be able to say such words, one could imagine that she was extremely moved.
Fang Zhicheng knew that separation was inevitable, and he sighed with regret: "Then I wish you a safe journey."
Qi Yun's eyes were filled with tears, and her voice seemed a little choked up, "My heart will always be with you."
There are many reasons why Qi Yun left Dongtai, and she must have considered a combination of factors. Her connections and resources are all in the province. Although Dongtai is a good stage, she has accumulated enough experience. Only by going to a bigger stage can she get more room for growth.
Fang Zhicheng walked over slowly and gently held Qi Yun in his arms...
Chapter 0391 A win-win choice
In the blink of an eye, it was late summer and early autumn, and Qi Yun's departure time was getting closer and closer. She had gradually begun to hand over her work to Fang Zhicheng. Now Fang Zhicheng ranked third among the many county governors in the government, and it was natural for him to take over the position of executive deputy county governor. Many people envied Fang Zhicheng and secretly sighed that he was so lucky. He just joined the Standing Committee in the middle of the year, and now, about four months later, he was about to take a step further and become the executive deputy county governor.
There is only one word difference between the deputy county chief and the executive deputy county chief, but their status is very different. Although the situation in each place is different and the ranking of the deputy county chief in the standing committee also fluctuates, normally the executive deputy county chief ranks fourth to sixth in the standing committee, belonging to the second camp, and has a great influence on the economic work of the whole county.
After Fang Zhicheng became a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo, his ranking was near the bottom. If he could really move up a few steps, it would be a major improvement.
However, Fang Zhicheng was not as happy as others imagined, after all, he and Qi Yun had such a relationship. The two knew each other because they worked together, and now they are so far away from each other, no one can guarantee that they will remain the same in the future. Therefore, during this period of time, the two of them cherished every time they spent together, and threw away those external factors. As a result, many stories happened in the small house that the two decided to rent together...
"We've been lying in bed all day, shall we go out and have something to eat?" Fang Zhicheng said emotionally, looking at the beautiful Qi Yun. He was also a little selfish. Qi Yun's life was monotonous but orderly, and his appearance disrupted her life. Qi Yun's personality was gradually changing. She used to be so arrogant, but now she has become gentle and mature. Is this a good thing or a bad thing
Qi Yun nodded, took the clothes from the side, put them on one by one, and said with a smile: "You are finally hungry, I thought you had endless energy."
Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "There is still enough time. After we finish our meal, we can come back and talk about our ideals in life and our future prospects."
Qi Yun rolled her eyes at Fang Zhicheng, her gaze drifting off into the distance, and said, "Zhicheng, after I return to Qiongjin, you must control your temper..."
Fang Zhicheng was slightly startled, and sighed: "I know what to do. I have caused a lot of trouble in the past, and most of the time you have quietly helped me solve my worries. I am also a little worried. If you are not my strong support in the future, how can I deal with Sun Weiming..."
Qi Yun's eyes flashed with worry, and she said, "Sun Weiming is not a simple character. I have worked with him for many years, and I can't figure out his mind. Moreover, Sun Weiming is not the only official in Dongtai now. The new Duan Xuan is not a simple character either. He has been here for less than a month, but he has already grasped a lot of power in his hands, especially in party affairs. He can even challenge Sun Weiming occasionally. His ability is extraordinary. If you still want to rush in like before, you must be careful of these two people who are shooting you in the back."
Fang Zhicheng held Qi Yun's hand. Her fingers were slender and her palm was as smooth as satin. He said with emotion: "You have done enough for me. Don't worry. They are not easy to deal with, and I am not someone who can be easily provoked. If they really dare to plot against me, I will definitely fight back."
Qi Yun smiled bitterly, and suddenly felt that her worries were unnecessary. She was too concerned. Fang Zhicheng was not that fragile. He was a talented person with more potential than herself. She left Dongtai because, on the one hand, she had enough time to be assigned by the province, and she could make further progress after returning; on the other hand, if she left, she could make room for Fang Zhicheng.
This is a win-win choice!
The only regret is that the two of them will not be able to advance and retreat together in the Dongtai officialdom in the future. This fateful relationship like that of comrades-in-arms will most likely gradually disappear as they are separated from each other.
Arriving at a regular small restaurant, it was dinner time, and the lights were bright upstairs and downstairs. Fang Zhicheng chose a seat by the window. After Qi Yun sat down, the proprietress came over with a smile and asked, "What do you want to eat today?"
While helping Qi Yun disassemble the tableware, Fang Zhicheng glanced at the menu and said with a smile, "Vinegar fish and shredded potatoes, these two dishes are must-haves. Make two more dishes. Madam boss, you can order them for us!"
The proprietress naturally liked such straightforward customers and said with a smile, "I'll add another dish for you later."
Qi Yun smiled and said, "Thank you, Madam Boss."
The proprietress waved her hand and said, "You don't have to be so polite. You two often come to eat here. Once is new, twice is familiar. You must come more often in the future."
When Qi Yun heard the word "husband and wife", her face changed slightly and she shook her head. Fang Zhicheng saw it and asked with a smile, "County Magistrate Qi, are you sad again?"
Qi Yun laughed at herself and said, "Don't you feel embarrassed? We are clearly not in that kind of relationship, but others misunderstood us."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and smiled, "Why do you care about those two words? In fact, the reason why the boss lady called us that is to confirm that our relationship has reached a certain level."
Qi Yun smiled bitterly and said, "Your logic is always so weird and unexpected."
Fang Zhicheng looked at Qi Yun's delicate and refined face with a gentle gaze and said, "I think it should be described this way. It's always so: profound!"
Ten minutes later, the ordered dishes were served one by one. Fang Zhicheng and Qi Yun kept talking to each other, and the meal was quite warm. In the middle of the meal, Cao Zhang called, and Qi Yun said a few words to Fang Zhicheng in front of him, then hung up.
Qi Yun was preparing to return to Qiongjin, and Cao Zhang was undoubtedly the happiest, because he had always believed that the key reason for the conflicts between couples was that they lived in different places. If the two could meet each other all day, they would definitely be able to change the current situation.
After hanging up the phone with Cao Zhang, Qi Yun looked apologetic and said, "He's really annoying!"
Fang Zhicheng smiled unnaturally and said, "He is concerned about you."
Qi Yun shrugged and said unhappily, "It's not that I'm concerned, it's that I'm worried."
Fang Zhicheng was slightly startled, and realized what Qi Yun meant. Cao Zhang's call was most likely to check on him. He sighed softly, "After you go back, why don't you make peace with Brother Cao? If you can live a good life and have someone who cares about you, I'll feel relieved."
Qi Yun stared into Fang Zhicheng's eyes and asked seriously, "Are you telling the truth?"
Fang Zhicheng spread his hands and said with a wry smile: "It's against my will..."
Qi Yun looked at Fang Zhicheng with emotion, her eyes full of deep love. She said slowly: "I am not like you, I am not so fickle. Since my heart has already been determined on someone, I will not lie, I will not go against my heart..."
Fang Zhicheng sighed softly. Faced with Qi Yun's cold exterior but warm interior, he was deeply touched, and a belief that he would never give up on Qi Yun surged in his heart.
"Gu Yuan is a very good partner. Although he has a bit of a rebellious personality, he can definitely be a good assistant if used well." Qi Yun felt that the atmosphere was a bit too solemn, so she smiled and changed the subject.