Qi Yun panicked, and her first reaction was, could it be that Secretary Wen discovered the special relationship between her and Fang Zhicheng? However, she did not show any movement on the surface, and smiled, "He and I only worked together in Dongtai, so we don't know each other very well."
Wen Jinglong smiled faintly and said, "After all, you are colleagues, so your understanding of him must be more flesh and blood than the cold words on his resume."
Qi Yun was silent for a moment, then said, "I don't know why Secretary Wen wants to know about him. Only by knowing your purpose can I better report some of his situations to you."
Wen Jinglong's next words made Qi Yun feel relieved, because Wen Jinglong just wanted to understand Fang Zhicheng's work ability. Qi Yun just thought that Wen Jinglong had met Fang Zhicheng several times before and suddenly became interested in him. In the entire Huainan officialdom, only a few people knew the whole story of the Jin family's downfall, and it had not yet spread to the Huainan officialdom.
After Qi Yun left the office, she suddenly realized Wen Jinglong's intention. She had been a matchmaker between Wen Jinglong and Fang Zhicheng twice, and this third time Qi Yun still served as a bridge. The only difference was that Wen Jinglong took the initiative to extend an olive branch to Fang Zhicheng.
Qi Yun called Fang Zhicheng before she returned to the office and told him about Wen Jinglong's "abnormal" behavior this afternoon. Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "I'm in Qiongjin now. Are you free tonight? Let's talk in person."
Chapter 0696: If the Heart is Dead, There is No Need to Stay
Ning Qiangwei left two days ago. She did not leave without saying goodbye, but ate the dinner that Fang Zhicheng prepared carefully before leaving in the jeep. Before leaving, Fang Zhicheng took the initiative to give Ning Qiangwei a hug. Originally, he thought that she would throw him out like a sandbag, but Ning Qiangwei accepted the hug stiffly.
As he watched the jeep slowly leave, Fang Zhicheng suddenly realized how much his relationship with Ning Qiangwei had improved in a month, from being at loggerheads at the beginning to being a little reluctant at the end. Time can indeed change the relationship between a man and a woman.
Even though Ning Qiangwei was a tomboy who knew nothing about love, Fang Zhicheng still felt that her heart was slowly softening.
Although he did not do what his third uncle Su Lin said and made the matter a fait accompli, Fang Zhicheng believed that as long as he was willing to get closer to her step by step, he could eventually win the heart of the tomboy.
After Ning Qiangwei left Hanzhou, Fang Zhicheng received a notice from the Provincial Party Committee for a meeting. Qi Yun called him at that time, so he thought about meeting with Qi Yun.
It had been a while since I last saw Qi Yun. As I walked up the old stairs that had been there for at least several decades, Fang Zhicheng had to slow down his pace. The old-fashioned stairs were narrow, so he felt a little uncomfortable walking up them.
He almost fell behind several times and wanted to use the handrail for support, but finally gave up because the handrail was covered with dust and if he slapped it, his hands would definitely be dirty.
Such an old house must not have a doorbell, so Fang Zhicheng slapped the security door of Room 602 with his palm. Not long after, Qi Yun opened the door and welcomed Fang Zhicheng in. Fang Zhicheng changed his slippers and smiled bitterly, "Why did you choose such a house?"
Qi Yun smiled and said, "It's close to the provincial party committee. Besides, I only have this much money."
The house is a one-bedroom, one-living room, only about 40 square meters, and because of the poor lighting, the room is a bit stuffy and damp. But even so, according to the current location of Qiongjin, the average price is around 20,000, so it is worth more than 800,000. Qi Yun's own income is not much, so she probably bought this house with a loan and then used the provident fund to repay the loan.
Seeing Fang Zhicheng sitting on the sofa in silence, Qi Yun came over with a cup of tea, "What? Do you think there's anything wrong with me living here?"
Fang Zhicheng nodded and said, "A woman like you should live a more refined life. I have some money, how about I help you buy a new house?"
When Fang Zhicheng said this, he was completely sincere. Although Qi Yun had not divorced Cao Zhang yet, in his heart, Fang Zhicheng regarded Qi Yun as his woman.
Although Fang Zhicheng was not a wealthy man, he had made a lot of money when he worked with Zhu Youming before, so he could afford to buy a slightly more comfortable house in Qiongjin. In addition, some time ago, his third uncle Su Lin gave Fang Zhicheng a bank card. Fang Zhicheng checked it once and found that the amount in it was enough for him to squander for several years.
Fang Zhicheng hesitated about whether to take the card, but finally decided to accept it. Since he had decided to enter the Su family, he had to accept what he should accept so that he could better integrate into the family. There were more than a dozen people in the Su family, and all daily expenses and other material needs were provided by Su Lin.
In the entire Su family, everyone has a division of labor. For example, Su Qing is responsible for the strategic development of the entire Su system, Su Mo is responsible for sorting out the relationships within the family and with core figures, and Su Lin needs to provide sufficient wealth to support the normal operation of the super power.
Qi Yun shook her head and said, "You know I'm not particularly particular about life. Although this neighborhood is a little old, it has all the necessary facilities and is close to my workplace. The house is not big, so it's convenient for cleaning. You know, once I get busy, I'll try to save on housework."
Fang Zhicheng knew Qi Yun's personality and would not ask for his help, so he said, "Actually, I think you can still go home and live with your parents. They are retired and can take care of you more easily."
Qi Yun shook her head and smiled bitterly, "Ever since the old couple found out that Cao Zhang and I were getting a divorce, they have been trying every possible way to persuade me not to give up on the marriage. I know they meant well, but I felt a lot of pressure, so I moved out."
Fang Zhicheng sighed and said, "Is there anything I can help with?"
Qi Yun stretched out her finger and tapped Fang Zhicheng's forehead, saying, "It's enough that you are willing to come and accompany me."
Fang Zhicheng grabbed Qi Yun's hand, rubbed it in his palm for a while, then sighed, took off his coat, put on an apron, and prepared dinner with the few ingredients in the refrigerator.
During the meal, Qi Yun and Fang Zhicheng talked about the recent developments of the provincial party committee, and Qi Yun told Fang Zhicheng exactly what Wen Jinglong had said to her in private.
Qi Yun said: "Secretary Wen wants to take the initiative to get to know you, which is a good thing for you."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head and smiled bitterly, "There are pros and cons. If I make achievements, it will be a great achievement, but if I do something wrong, I'm afraid it will be magnified infinitely."
Qi Yun smiled and said, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself."
Fang Zhicheng smiled faintly, thinking that Qi Yun didn't know his current situation. Unconsciously, Fang Zhicheng was already in the spotlight. He knew that if a tree stands out in the forest, it will be destroyed by the wind. In the past, Fang Zhicheng was able to thrive in various occasions, not because he would not make mistakes, but because he was lurking in the dark, and his weaknesses would be overlooked.
Now Fang Zhicheng has been put under the magnifying glass, so if there is any mistake, it will become a handle for others. Fang Zhicheng sighed secretly. It is very difficult to be a person who dances well on the blade.
Fang Zhicheng didn't show it on his face, and smiled softly: "Sister Yun, do I look so fragile?"
Qi Yun said: "You can't tell from the outside, but it's not necessarily the case from the inside."
Qi Yun knew Fang Zhicheng very well. She knew that Fang Zhicheng rarely showed negative emotions, but that didn't mean he didn't have emotions.
Fang Zhicheng's experience in officialdom has made him more mature than his peers, but Qi Yun knows that Fang Zhicheng also has times when he feels helpless.
Fang Zhicheng smiled, shrugged, reached out and grabbed Qi Yun's slender hand and placed it on his chest, and said, "Can you feel it carefully?"
Qi Yun felt Fang Zhicheng's strong heartbeat, her face flushed, then she laughed and spat, "Don't move, eat first."
Fang Zhicheng, however, pulled Qi Yun into his arms, leaned close to her ear, and said, "You can eat every day, but there are some things you don't have the chance to do every day."
Qi Yun cried out softly and was held in Fang Zhicheng's arms. She buried her face deeply in Fang Zhicheng's chest.
At this moment, Qi Yun was absolutely sure that she was happy.
In this low-rise, old-fashioned residential building that gives people a sense of oppression, Fang Zhicheng vents the emotions that are suppressed in his heart, and Qi Yun seems to have been waiting for a long time. She opens her soul and merges with Fang Zhicheng.