Zhuang Shaoxuan's departure from the capital was a foregone conclusion, so there was no need to rush to win over Peidong, and the instructions given to Tang Ye when he was in a frenzy were naturally invalid. Tang Ye was relieved, and no longer had to spend all his energy to seduce Yu Peidong, who had been grateful to him without any grudges. The pain was not only the shame of throwing away self-esteem, but also the heaviness of trampling on the soul.
However, Yu Peidong's importance did not weaken because of Zhuang Shaoxuan's elimination. On the contrary, he was more important to Zhuang Maoxun than before. Therefore, under the premise that it was impossible to change the result, Guanshan was chosen as Zhuang Shaoxuan's destination. The reason is self-evident.
The bond between Tang Ye and them also grew stronger. Not only could it not be broken, but it must also be further controlled in their hands.
How to control a woman, just as Zhuang Shaoxuan once said: there are too many ways. This time he had enough time, and did not use the simple method of threatening his family, which had neither beauty nor technical content, but directly brought Tang Ye into Dandelion.
After nearly ten years of development, Dandelion had already grown from a place of ecstasy in Beijing to a comprehensive entertainment venue throughout the country. It was so large and powerful that no one else could compare to it. Then it expanded from the entertainment industry to the entire service industry, and then from the service industry to multiple industries such as real estate, finance, and investment. It flourished and was everywhere. As long as it could make money, it would get involved in everything. It not only provided a large source of funds for Zhuang Shaoxuan, but also collected a lot of useful information for him and controlled many useful talents. As the saying goes, a little bit of sand makes a tower, and a lot of it makes a lot. Although the network woven by this cannot become a decisive force, it should not be underestimated.
Zhuang Shaoxuan's request to Tang Ye was very simple. She didn't need to participate, accompany, or leave. She just needed to be a bystander and experience everything in Dandelion Mile. So, for the first time, she knew that a girl whose legs were broken alive could be locked in a small dark room and scream for three days and three nights, without food or water but still tenaciously alive; for the first time, she knew that a high-ranking official who seemed to be powerful to outsiders could kneel on the ground like a dog, slapping himself in the face while shamelessly flattering another person who could decide his future...
Within three years, Tang Ye saw the thin line between heaven and hell in Dandelion, the instant transformation between civilization and barbarism, the filth beneath the clothes, the blood and tears behind the glamour, the meanness and lowliness of human nature, the sinister and cruelty of human hearts. The darkness was infinitely magnified here, the strong prey on the weak, and the fittest survive. The tiny dandelion is a big human world!
During these three years, she completely lost herself. The Tang Ye she once was was completely dead, and she became a chess piece in the hands of Zhuang Shaoxuan, at his mercy, like a puppet. But during these three years, another smart and capable girl grew up rapidly, wandering between Yu Peidong and Zhuang Shaoxuan, facing crisis after crisis, and perfectly maintaining the relationship between the two sides.
Many people love lotus because it is pure because it grows out of mud but is not stained. However, how difficult it is to be spotless when born in the mud? If Tang Ye had not had too many coincidences, Yu Peidong would have loved her and Zhuang Shaoxuan would have been afraid to take action. It would have been a fantasy for her to keep her body clean in the past few years. But even so, her heart was no longer as pure as it used to be.
"One day three years later, Yu Peidong finally made up his mind, or maybe he sensed some unusual political atmosphere. People like him, who had been in the officialdom for a lifetime, had a much sharper intuition than most people. He secretly turned to the forces behind Zhuang Shaoxuan. As a small condition, he asked Zhuang Shaoxuan for me, so that I could break away from Dandelion and also break away from Zhuang Shaoxuan's control."
"After three years, I can finally breathe the air freely and sleep peacefully. This game between men and power finally has nothing to do with me!"
Wen Liang felt pity. To Zhuang Shaoxuan, Tang Ye was just a tool that could be used and had some irreplaceable value. When the value disappeared, he could abandon or destroy it at any time. To Peidong, Tang Ye could express his grief and remembrance for his ex-wife, but at the same time, he could also send certain signals to Zhuang Shaoxuan through her to leave a way out for himself.
To both of them, Tang Ye was actually just a chess piece, and the difference was not that big. It was just that Yu Peidong loved her and loved her dog, so when the dust settled, he chose to help her!
But this gentle pull was enough to make Tang Ye return to normal after he had been wandering on the edge of the abyss for a while.
This pull, like a rebirth, was enough to make Tang Ye grateful to Peidong and remain loyal to him!
This is also the reason why Tang Ye played a crucial role in the scene of luring the snake out of its hole directed by Peidong himself last year.
She has Yu Peidong's trust!
"After that, I worked as a reporter for the provincial newspaper, then as an editor, and later as a special edition editor. I was promoted all the way and became the deputy director of the news department in just two years. Oh, now I am the director..."
Wen Liang really didn't know this, so he said, "Promotion? Congratulations!"
"I have to thank your father. If it weren't for the awards for the reports I wrote about him, it would take some time for you to get a permanent job..." Tang Ye mentioned Wen Huaiming, a trace of bewilderment flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his clarity and said, "Zhuang Shaoxuan has rarely contacted me in the past two years, and only occasionally asked me to help him with something. The last time I took Fan Mingzhu to see your father, he talked to me in person, and I couldn't refuse. I hope you understand!"
At this point, Tang Ye really opened his heart and told everything he knew. He not only told the secrets of Yu Peidong and Zhuang Shaoxuan, but also did not hide the part involving himself. His attitude was so sincere that even an iron man would melt. Wen Liang was not a heart of stone, but he would never be fooled by appearances. The more it was at this time, the more he had to ask why.
"The past is the past. I don't take it to heart anymore. You don't need to think too much about it. Fan Mingzhu is Fan Mingzhu, and you are you. You can't generalize." Wen Liang pondered for a moment and said, "Tang Ye, since you are so frank, I won't be shy. I still have a question in my mind. You didn't need to tell me all these things so clearly today. Why did you tell me all this?"
Tang Ye closed her eyes. She had just said so many words in one breath, which made her a little tired. When she opened her eyes again, she stared into Wen Liang's eyes and said, "Wen Liang, if I seek refuge with you, will you be willing to take me in?" (To be continued)