Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 239 Lonely Man and Woman

Wu Zhiyuan continued, "Xiaoman, you are a reporter. You have met all kinds of people, reported on the light, and also exposed the darkness."

If the girl who was dragged away by those two thugs today were your interview subject, would you think of her as a "rag doll"?

Do you think she'd feel better if she were filthy and rotten?

Would you stand idly by and think she deserved it?

Ye Xiaoman was stunned; her lips moved, but she couldn't utter a word.

Wu Zhiyuan continued, "I understand that you feel your heart is empty, bleeding, and in a lot of pain."

But pain is not a reason to give up, much less an excuse to abandon oneself.

I was also very resentful when Su Taohong betrayed me.

When Han Tingting left, I felt like the sky had fallen.

Lin Keke has been missing, and every day is agonizing for me.

But I'm still standing here, not because I'm so strong, but because I know what would happen to those who truly care about me if I collapsed, fell down, or even did something irreversible and foolish.

How will those who hurt me and betrayed me laugh at me behind my back? They'll call me a coward!

In this life, who can avoid encountering a few obstacles? Who can guarantee they won't meet a few scumbags?

If a dog bites us, does that mean we should bite the dog back?

No, what we need to do is get vaccinated against rabies, heal our wounds, learn from the experience, stay away from rabid dogs, and continue on our own path!

Ye Xiaoman said with a wry smile, "Zhiyuan, you are really good at ideological work, and you are also an excellent motivator."

Wu Zhiyuan laughed: "It's not that I'm good at talking, it's because I've been there. Some truths are only truly learned after you've been hurt."

Ye Xiaoman looked at Wu Zhiyuan with a somewhat blank expression.

Wu Zhiyuan changed the subject: "Reporter Ye, since we're here, let's make the best of it and go to Xindian Town for an interview tomorrow."

It is often said that three parts are doing the work and seven parts are promoting it.

However, I seem to have not paid enough attention to publicity work before. I hope that Ye, a reporter from the provincial newspaper, can advocate for the development of Xindian Town.

Walking around amidst green hills and clear waters, in the fields and countryside, taking a stroll, looking around, and writing something with warmth is much better than rambling on and giving up on yourself here.

Work is sometimes the best medicine.

Ye Xiaoman looked at Wu Zhiyuan and asked softly, "Just an interview? Nothing else?"

"I'll accompany you to Qingshan Gorge this time. It's a really nice place, but unfortunately the project was abandoned."

"It's unfinished? Why?"

Wu Zhiyuan explained Wei Guochun's situation. Last time Wei Guochun came to inspect, Zhang Ping and others tried their best to obstruct him, which left a very bad impression on Wei Guochun and his group.

So far, Wei Guochun has not made a clear statement, neither saying he will sign the contract nor saying he will not.

"Alright, I'll go to Xindian Town tomorrow, visit Qingshan Gorge to relax and enjoy the scenery."

I'm thinking, from what angle should I write news reports? How can I be both objective and fair, yet still attract investors' attention?

"We really need to think carefully about the angle. Simply criticizing unfinished projects is superficial and won't solve the problem; it might even scare away new investors."

But simply singing praises and whitewashing the truth goes against the facts. Finding the right balance is difficult.

As for Wei Guochun, his last inspection was disrupted, so he wasn't optimistic about the business environment in Qingshan County, but he didn't completely reject it.

This shows that he is still interested in the resources and potential of Qingshan Gorge.

The key now is how to win his trust and restart the investment.

Ye Xiaoman thought for a moment and said, "I plan to use several specific people and stories to tell potential investors:

The value of Qingshan Gorge lies not only in its natural scenery, but also in the group of people who cherish it, protect it, and never stop looking for a way out for its future.

Investing here is not just about investing in the landscape, but also about investing in the people, in their indomitable spirit, their ability to wait, their willingness to persevere, and their capacity for change.

Wu Zhiyuan's main purpose in talking about Qingshan Gorge was to comfort Ye Xiaoman and advise her to try to think less about the unbearable past.

After chatting for a while, he got up to say goodbye: "Xiaoman, then you should get some rest and sort out your thoughts again tomorrow morning."

"Are you going back to Xindian Town now?" Ye Xiaoman asked, somewhat reluctant to part with him.

Wu Zhiyuan checked the time: "It's too late. I'll book a room at the hotel. We'll go back to Xindian Town together tomorrow."

"Room?" Ye Xiaoman suddenly became shy. "Or, you can sleep here with me?"

When I booked the room, they said there were no double rooms available, only standard rooms.

There are two beds here, we'll each sleep in one. That way we won't disturb each other, what do you think?

Wu Zhiyuan was engaged in a fierce internal struggle.

Is it appropriate for him to stay?

Even if he did nothing wrong, it wouldn't be good if people found out.

Oh, and Lin Xue too.

I don't know if Lin Xue is asleep or not.

But since Ye Xiaoman has already spoken up, wouldn't it be unreasonable for her to refuse her?

Logically speaking, even if others find out, it's not a big deal.

After all, he is currently single and unmarried.

Ye Xiaoman is a divorced woman.

Even if a man and a woman are alone together and things go wrong, it's not a big deal, since it's a consensual relationship between two single adults.

But what if Lin Keke suddenly comes back? How should he face her?

And Xu Yunxi.

This girl had a crush on her for several years.

At that moment, my phone beeped with a notification.

Upon closer inspection, it was a message from Lin Xue: Zhiyuan, have you left?

Wu Zhiyuan replied: Not yet.

Lin Xue sent another message: If it's convenient, come to my room.

Wu Zhiyuan replied: Okay, in a few minutes.

Lin Xue sent another message: Zhiyuan, try not to let anyone see this, gossip can be a terrible thing.

Wu Zhiyuan replied: Okay.

He comes from the National Security Bureau. If he could enter someone else's room and be discovered by a third party, it would be a disservice to his former identity as a special agent.

Lang Wenping also sent a message.

Today, he accompanied Lin Xue to Xindian Town.

Lang Wenping invited Wu Zhiyuan to stay at his place for the night.

Wu Zhiyuan decided to give Lin Xue a massage first, and then go to Lang Wenping's place.

"Xiaoman, a good friend of mine, is also an exchange cadre. He lives in a suite and asked me to go to his place and chat with him."

To convince Ye Xiaoman that he wasn't lying, Wu Zhiyuan even showed her the information.

"Alright then," Ye Xiaoman said dejectedly.

Wu Zhiyuan, fearing that Ye Xiaoman would be upset, comforted her, "Xiaoman, get a good night's sleep and don't think about anything."

I'll pick you up tomorrow, and we'll go to Qingshan Gorge together. The scenery there is more effective than any motivational quote.

Then, at noon, I'll treat you to some of the chef's signature dishes at the town government canteen.

"I understand. You should get some rest too."

Before leaving, Wu Zhiyuan poured another glass of water and placed it on Ye Xiaoman's bedside table.

"Zhiyuan, you're so kind." Ye Xiaoman looked at Wu Zhiyuan, a unique emotion in her eyes.

Wu Zhiyuan smiled slightly and left the room.

He didn't take the elevator; he took the stairs instead.

Once he was sure no one was around, he entered Lin Xue's room.

Lin Xue knew he was coming, so she left the door ajar.

Close the door.

A floor lamp was turned on in the room, casting a soft, dim light that gave all the objects a warm, hazy glow.

Lin Xue wore a soft silk robe with a loosely tied belt around her waist, outlining the voluptuous and graceful curves of a mature woman's body.

It is a kind of richness that has been tempered by time, a perfect fullness.