Wen Huaiming obviously noticed that there were some untruths in what the two said, but firstly, he was ordered by Xu Fuyan to investigate the matter, and he only had the power of suggestion but not decision-making power; secondly, his current status was awkward, and he still had the title of deputy director of the Policy Research Office, so it was inconvenient for him to say more. He did not make any comment at the moment, but said that he would report the opinions of the county truthfully, and asked Hou Weimin to be prepared, as Xu Fuyan might ask them to report to the city at any time.
Wen Huaiming had worked in the municipal government for more than ten years, and his shrewdness was no less than those old hands in charge of a region. He sent Hou Weimin away with a few words, sorted out the basic materials and went home.
Because of the incident in Shunyi County, Xu Fuyan did not go to Yunshui County as planned after wandering around Bai'an County, but went directly back to the city. Wen Huaiming spent two days in Shunyi, and after returning, he went directly to the Municipal Party Committee to make a detailed report to Xu Fuyan. He was busy until just now, and he and Wen Liang also entered the house at the same time.
Wen Liang then realized what had happened. It was not a big deal, but it was just a county grain bureau. Xu Fuyan could not decide whether a small section-level cadre would live or die. How could Wen Huaiming frown and be so worried? He suddenly asked, "Xu Fuyan meant to suppress it and not deal with it for the time being, right?"
Wen Huaiming looked at his son in surprise, and the scene at the municipal party committee in the afternoon resurfaced in his mind. After listening to his report, Xu Fuyan only thought for a moment before giving instructions, which was a bit beyond his expectations at the time. He did not expect that Wen Liang had guessed the final outcome after he had only given the beginning.
Seeing his father's look of astonishment, Wen Liang smiled and said, "It's not that hard to guess... Dad, you follow Xu Fuyan all day long. You are both his subordinate and his partner. It's inevitable that you will make mistakes in your understanding of Xu Fuyan. As the saying goes, the darkest place is under the lamp, and the one who is involved is confused! How can I describe Xu Fuyan? He is afraid and indecisive when faced with things, but once he makes up his mind, he will be hawk-eyed and wolf-eyed and will not hesitate to give it a try. To put it nicely, such a person seeks stability first and then victory. As long as there is room for maneuver, he will not act rashly."
Wen Liang took a sip of water and continued, "A group of officials in Qingzhou have just fallen. Dozens of people from the mayor down are in prison. This case is not only the largest since the founding of Qingzhou, but also a major case in the entire Jiangdong Province. At this time, from provincial and municipal leaders to district and county cadres, many eyes are staring at Xu Fuyan to see if he has the ability to maintain the stability of Qingzhou in the shortest time. If there are unexpected complications and some corruption scandals suddenly break out, especially from what you said, it may be a big problem for the entire grain system... What do you think, what will the provincial leaders headed by Yu Peidong think of Qingzhou, and what will the cadres of Qingzhou think of Xu Fuyan? There is no power without minions in the world, and no honor without servants. In the final analysis, Secretary Xu's prestige still has to be supported by the people below..."
These words were so sharp that Wen Huaiming frowned and stood up to walk to the balcony. The cigarette in his hand flickered in the darkness, and the smoke was faintly visible, slowly dissipating under the dim moonlight. After a long time, he sighed and said, "I understand this truth, but, but... Alas!" The bloody word "injustice" on the clothes of Guo Changsheng, who had complained, appeared in his mind, accompanied by the heart-wrenching roar and crying of a grown man, which had a shocking impact. But all this, in the face of reality and power, is so fragile and vulnerable.
Wen Liang walked to Wen Huaiming, stood side by side with his father, and whispered: "The current situation in Qingzhou affects the entire body, so it is understandable that Xu Fuyan has such concerns. Dad, there are some things that you can't manage..."
Wen Huaiming waved his hand, and Wen Liang could no longer speak. Looking at his father's profile, he had gradually become vicissitudes of life, but the man who was once upright, full of ambition, and concerned about one side was still there. More than ten years of career in government agencies had worn away his edges, but not his conscience as an official or a man. From time to time, he still had the sourness and sympathy of a scholar. In the unfathomable officialdom, such a character might cause a devastating blow to his career at some point, and such a person would be despised or even laughed at by colleagues who would do anything to get promoted and make money. But for Wen Liang, he felt proud from the bottom of his heart.
Every boy has looked up at his father's back. Even if he has lived two lives and has had the opportunities and means to be domineering, he is still willing to applaud his father's persistence.
Wen Liang has grown rapidly in the past six months due to physical exercise and is now 1.73 meters tall, just as tall as his father. The father and son stood quietly on the balcony, the feeling of blood connection quietly echoing in their hearts. No matter the ups and downs of officialdom or the unpredictable business world, the closest people rely on each other and support each other, and they are no longer afraid of the hardships along the way!
The next morning, Wen Liang was taken to the office by Ye Yuting who was waiting at the door just as he entered the classroom. Huang Mei, who had a few freckles on her face, was not there, but Feng Yan, who had been bullied by Wen Liang and then reconciled with him, was sitting at the desk writing a lesson plan. Seeing Wen Liang being dragged in by Ye Yuting by the ear, she laughed and said, "What happened? Teacher Ye is willing to do something cruel to your trusted and beloved general?"
Wen Liang would have thought this was a mockery if he had said it before, but after that incident, he had talked with Feng Yan and they got along well. At this moment, he just thought it was a teasing with intimacy. He tilted his head and smiled, "Teacher Feng, please come and judge. I was not late for class or not handing in homework, and I was not naughty and broke the glass of the Academic Affairs Office. I was dragged here as soon as I entered the classroom this morning. You are the head of the teaching and research group. Should this behavior of corporal punishment of students be criticized throughout the school, and then let Teacher Ye treat me to a meal to apologize?"
Ye Yuting didn't expect that there would be someone else in the office. When she heard Feng Yan's teasing, a blush appeared on her pretty face. She quickly let go of her hand and was about to explain, but was annoyed by Wen Liang's playful words. When Feng Yan wasn't paying attention, she raised her toes and kicked Wen Liang on the back of the calf.
Feng Yan smiled and said, "You teachers and students should solve your own problems. If you want to eat, I'll recommend a place with a 20% discount." After that, she tidied up her desk, picked up her English book and went out. She turned around and said, "Teacher Ye, if you want corporal punishment, it's better not to leave any scars, otherwise the school will have trouble explaining."
"Teacher Feng, don't leave yet. Teacher Ye really knows how to hit people..."
The door slammed shut, and Ye Yuting sat back at her desk, staring at Wen Liang and sneering. Uncle Wen coughed lightly and said something else: "Actually, after getting to know her more, Teacher Feng is a pretty good person. Especially since she's in her forties, she still looks so well maintained. Teacher Ye, are you feeling pressured..."
Before he could finish his words, Ye Yuting hit him with a homework book. Wen Liang dodged it and saw that Ye Yuting was still glaring at him. He bent down to pick up the book, walked to her side, sat on the table, and said, "Okay, it's just that I didn't report here yesterday at noon. As for you calling my mom to complain at night? I suffered a lot..." After helping Si Yajing climb over the wall yesterday, he was caught by Ye Yuting. Wen Liang fooled her by making jokes and didn't report to the office at noon, which led to this unexpected disaster.
"Really?" Ye Yuting was about to pull him off the table, but when she heard this, she became interested and a smile appeared in her eyes.
"If you don't believe me, I'll take it off for you to see."
Wen Liang was about to unbuckle his belt. Ever since Ye Yuting sang a song with Wen Liang in the car during the autumn outing, she would think of that moment from time to time these days. Her heart would beat inexplicably. Her smooth face turned red, and her eyes were about to shed tears. She pouted and said, "I can't do that to you, but someone else can. If you dare to disrespect me again, I will tell your mother and let her teach you a lesson. By then, your... that place will not be as simple as suffering!"
Wen Liang felt that this was a bit like flirting, and his lewdness factor was instantly activated. He lowered his head and stared into her eyes, chuckling, "Teacher Ye, I suddenly realized that you look very beautiful today. Is it because someone has been pursuing you recently and you are so happy?"
It was difficult for Ye Yuting to regard Wen Liang as a child now. Hearing his frivolous tone, she couldn't help but feel a little shy and subconsciously denied it: "How could it be..."
"No? That's impossible. My teacher Ye is so beautiful. Are all the men in Qingzhou blind? But it doesn't matter. I'm still young and I still have time..."
"Warm and forgiving!"
Seeing that Ye Yuting was about to get angry, Wen Liang smiled and said, "I was wrong, I was wrong. It was just a joke. Aren't we friends? Teacher Ye, you won't be really angry, right?"
Ye Yuting rolled her eyes at him. She had no way to deal with this guy. She wasn't really angry. She said, "Of course we are friends, but we are teacher and student first. I'm not an old-fashioned person. It's okay to tell some jokes, but don't talk nonsense all the time. Do you understand?"
Wen Liang shrugged his shoulders, jumped off the table, raised his hands in surrender, and said, "Okay, I understand. Teacher Ye, if there is nothing else, I will leave first." After walking a few steps away, he suddenly turned around and said, "Teacher Ye, have you ever been in love?"
Have you ever been in love
These few short words roared through Ye Yuting's mind like lightning and thunder. Scenes of the past converged into a ruthless carving knife, cruelly shattering the confused girl's heart, and then thrown into the river of youth, quietly drifting away with the tears of young ignorance.
Have I ever been in love
Ye Yuting sat quietly in the chair, her eyes suddenly becoming hazy. The past that she thought she would not care about reappeared, but without the sadness she had imagined. That feeling was a bit nostalgic and a bit relaxed.