booktalesy Chapter 113 Entrusting the Master's Wife
Chapter 113 Entrusting the Master's Wife
After the news of Xu Youwei's suspension was officially announced, Zhu Datong immediately called Wu Zhiyuan to comfort him.
He didn't mention the transfer at all, so I guess he doesn't have much hope of getting one.
Wu Zhiyuan dialed Zhu Datong's number: "Datong, what are you doing?"
"We were stargazing at Qinglongshan Forest Farm at night. There's no light pollution here, and the stars are dazzlingly bright."
"Datong, what do you see?"
"On both sides of the Milky Way, Altair and Vega face each other across the river, and should be equally bright."
But for some reason, tonight when I looked at it, I felt that the halo around Vega was a bit scattered, not as bright as Altair.
I suddenly felt inexplicably panicked, as if something bad was about to happen.
Zhu Datong's unintentional expression of concern felt like a fine needle pricking Wu Zhiyuan's heart. Could it be that there was some unseen connection at play?
But he had already promised Liu Yan not to mention her and Zhao Zhao, so he comforted her, saying, "Don't overthink it. Astrology is just a myth."
It might just be the weather, or there might be thin clouds in the mountains that are making your eyes tired.
Zhu Datong chuckled sheepishly, "Maybe I care too much about Liu Yan. Zhiyuan, what made you decide to call me tonight?"
"Datong is the place you were transferred to. Gan Simiao was the one who started it all. Last time I asked him, he readily agreed. But now, he's changed his tune."
"Hey, that matter? I've long since let it go! Gan Simiao is a chameleon. Now that Secretary Xu is like this, he's definitely changed his mind."
"It's alright, Zhiyuan, don't worry about me. I'm doing fine at the forest farm; it's peaceful."
"However, Datong, I've managed to get hold of something that might help you have a good talk with the current director, Huang Zhongwei."
"Huang Zhongwei?" Zhu Datong was taken aback. "He just took office. Can he really be trusted?"
"If he doesn't comply, he might lose his position as bureau chief."
I have a video of Huang Zhongwei cheating on two girls at the same time. The footage is very clear and quite explicit.
"A threesome? This old lecher! He's got some nerve!" After the initial shock, Zhu Datong immediately understood Wu Zhiyuan's intention. "Zhiyuan, you mean I should use this to threaten you?"
"It's not a threat, it's a negotiation!" Wu Zhiyuan corrected. "I'll give you the video. How you use it and when you use it is up to you."
You can talk to him without making excessive demands. You can say that you were doing well at the Municipal Forestry Resources Monitoring Center, but you were reassigned to Qinglongshan Forest Farm because you offended Gan Simiao.
If he's smart, he'll naturally transfer you back. If he really wants to, it's just a matter of a word.
If he's playing dumb, you know what to do. Remember, make sure you copy the evidence and protect yourself.
"Zhiyuan, thank you. I'll remember this kindness."
"Datong, Su Taohong has been missing for many days, and she has most likely been murdered. After she betrayed me, she once begged me to get back together, but I firmly refused."
I was thinking tonight, if I had accepted her back then, would she not have died?
If a man discovers that the woman he treated with his whole heart has betrayed and deceived him, how should he deal with it?
Wu Zhiyuan asked this question in a subtle way to test Zhu Datong.
If he knew about Liu Yan and Zhao Zhao's affair, how would he react?
"Zhiyuan, your question really hits the nail on the head."
If she was just momentarily confused, blinded by the allure of the outside world, and flirted with other men, but ultimately pulled back from the brink and didn't go all the way to sleeping with them, and genuinely repented, she should be given another chance. Because feelings aren't something you can just sever ties with so easily.
If she sleeps with another man and has a physical relationship with him, then there's nothing more to discuss. Once unfaithful, always unfaithful.
What's most important when two people are together? It's trust and loyalty.
If you've given your body to someone else, how can your heart still be with you? This kind of betrayal is etched into your bones; it can't be washed away.
Therefore, Zhiyuan, to put it bluntly, Su Taohong brought this upon herself, and you don't need to feel guilty.
The moment she willingly slept with someone else, your relationship was over.
After a pause, Zhu Datong suddenly asked suspiciously, "Zhiyuan, why are you suddenly asking this? Have you heard some rumors?"
Wu Zhiyuan quickly covered up, saying, "No, I just saw some old things left behind by Su Taohong and felt a little sentimental, so I just asked. Don't overthink it."
"I'll send you the video of Huang Zhongwei in Datong later. The video is strictly prohibited from being shared. You should act accordingly."
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The provincial investigation team has reached its final conclusion:
"After investigation and verification, it was found that Longcheng City had problems in handling the mass incident caused by the illegal fundraising case of Yinnong Cooperative. There were problems such as insufficient prediction of potential risks, inadequate emergency response plan, and need to improve the methods of on-site guidance and conflict resolution. As a result, it failed to effectively prevent the escalation of the incident and the occurrence of extreme cases, which caused adverse social impact."
Comrade Xu Youwei, as the principal leader of the municipal party committee, bears leadership responsibility for the aforementioned issues.
Given that he did not directly violate any rules or regulations in the incident, and that he correctly understood the issue and maintained a proper attitude, the Provincial Party Committee has decided, after deliberation, to remove Comrade Xu Youwei from his positions as Secretary, Standing Committee Member, and Member of the Longcheng Municipal Party Committee, and to assign him to another post.
But everyone within the Longcheng system knows perfectly well that this "other appointment" is definitely not a good place to go.
Soon, news came that Xu Youwei had been appointed as the deputy director of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference's Committee on Culture and Historical Data (at the ministerial level).
A municipal party secretary who was in his prime and was once regarded as a rising political star was placed in such a typical retirement position. In the eyes of most people, his political life had come to an end.
On the eve of his departure, Xu Youwei and his lover Liu Qingqing cooked a few home-style dishes in their dormitory and invited Lin Xue and Wu Zhiyuan to their home.
Liu Qingqing opened a bottle of red wine.
Xu Youwei was in good spirits and raised his glass: "Secretary Lin, Zhiyuan, this meal is both a farewell and a thank you."
Thank you for sticking to your principles and supporting me during my most difficult time.
I, Xu Youwei, have a clear conscience, but I feel guilty and regretful towards Longcheng, towards the unfinished work, and towards you all.
He looked at Wu Zhiyuan: "Zhiyuan, after I leave, Qingqing and Yunxi will stay in Longcheng for the time being. They will go to the provincial capital after Yunxi finishes her studies this semester."
Please take good care of them during this time.
If anything happens, please contact me immediately, or look for Secretary Lin.
Wu Zhiyuan nodded emphatically: "Secretary Xu, don't worry! As long as I'm in Longcheng, I will definitely take good care of Teacher Liu and Yunxi!"
Xu Youwei then turned his gaze to Lin Xue and said solemnly, "Secretary Lin, I'm entrusting Zhiyuan to you. Zhiyuan is upright, hardworking, and resilient; he's a good prospect."
Once you're in the Discipline Inspection Commission, you'll be subject to some necessary refinement and tempering.
I hope he can become a true sword, not one that is broken in its sheath.
Lin Xue said earnestly, "Secretary Xu, please rest assured. Zhiyuan will not be mistreated under my supervision. The Discipline Inspection Commission also needs fresh blood like him. I will guide him well."