Standing in front of the window of Xu Wen's dormitory, Li Lin stood tall and calmly answered Qian Lingyun's call.

The sunlight from outside the window shone on him through the glass, but failed to dispel the gloom in his heart.

He listened quietly to the voice on the other end of the phone, and from time to time he uttered "hmm" twice in a low voice, as if he was suppressing some emotions, which was his response to Qian Lingyun.

After hanging up the phone, he seemed to have suddenly lost his strength. His arms drooped limply and he threw the phone casually on the coffee table. Feeling a little lost, he sat down heavily, causing the sofa to sag slightly under his weight.

Xu Wen walked out of the bedroom lightly. She was wearing soft home clothes and her hair was casually tied up, with a few strands of hair falling on her fair cheeks.

Seeing Li Lin's depressed look, her eyes were immediately filled with concern. She walked quickly to his side and asked softly, "Why are you suddenly unhappy? What happened?"

In her eyes, Li Lin has always been calm and optimistic. No matter how big the storm is, he can always maintain a good attitude. It is rare to see him as depressed as he is today.

Xu Wen immediately realized that something extremely serious must have happened.

Li Lin sighed softly, his chest rising and falling slightly, and he managed to force a smile on his face, but that smile hid endless bitterness and helplessness. He said with mixed feelings, "Mayor Qian just called and said that County Magistrate Ma jumped off the building and was seriously injured. He is being treated in the hospital. You may not know that County Magistrate Ma is usually very supportive of my work. If he hadn't done those stupid things, I would respectfully call him a senior!"

He paused for a moment, a trace of sadness in his eyes, "I feel bad, I feel sorry for him, and sad for the chaotic political world in Hanjiang. Wenwen, I feel so insignificant now, and there is so little I can do. Thinking back to my ambitions when I just graduated, I said I would change the current social situation by my own efforts. Now I think it's nonsense, it's ridiculous!"

Xu Wen sat down gently beside Li Lin. Her movements were gentle, as if she was afraid to disturb him.

She reached out her hand, naturally took his arm, and leaned her head on his shoulder, like a docile kitten, and whispered to comfort him, "Xiao Linzi, if you don't act frivolously when you are young, you will be in vain. Who doesn't have some unrealistic ideals when they are young? I think you are a little pessimistic. It may be a little difficult to change the whole society by your own strength, but there is still a chance to change the status quo of a region, such as when you become a mayor or governor in the future.

By then, we will launch several major campaigns, such as anti-corruption and promote integrity. After a few rounds, officials like Peng Yutao and Ma Qingyuan who violate laws and disciplines will be basically eliminated. "

Her voice was soft and carried a hint of longing, trying to give Li Lin some encouragement.

Li Lin smiled, and there was a little more tenderness in his smile, with an approving look in his eyes. He rubbed Xu Wen's head lovingly and said, "It's easy to think, but can I reach such a high position? There are only a few municipal party secretaries and provincial party secretaries in the country. I don't even have enough confidence that I can become a senior official in the future. What's more, the road ahead is bumpy, and it is still unknown where I can go."

Xu Wen raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a sweet smile, and said, "Why are you talking so old-fashioned now? Your tone is becoming more and more like my dad's."

"Oh? Do I look like your dad?" Li Lin teased her with a smile, trying to ease the depressing atmosphere.

"Taking advantage of me? That's so annoying..." Xu Wen's cheeks flushed slightly. She swung out her pink fist, gently tapped Li Lin's shoulder, and said coquettishly.

The two fooled around for a while, and Xu Wen suddenly stopped smiling and said seriously, "Xiao Linzi, you've been with me in the provincial capital for so long, has your heart already flown back to Pingyang to devote yourself to work?"

"No, I rarely get a rest..." Li Lin said innocently.

But his eyes unconsciously revealed a hint of anxiety. In fact, he was really concerned about the work in Pingyang and Shannan. Especially after receiving Qian Lingyun's call, he felt like there was a fire burning in his heart, and he couldn't wait to rush back and take over the new work tasks.

Xu Wen sighed softly. She looked at Li Lin sympathetically, her eyes full of understanding. "Don't pretend. You can't hide your expression. Mayor Qian has called you to urge you to go back. I think it's more important for you to hurry back to Pingyang to handle your work."

Li Lin didn't say anything, but turned his gaze to the window.

He knew very well that Pingyang was in chaos, and so was Shannan.

His return may not change anything, but at least it can help Qian Lingyun share some of the pressure.

Moreover, much of the work in the several units he is in charge of in Shannan County has just begun and has not yet been implemented in detail.

For example, the administrative approval hall that Zhao Jie is in charge of, what is its current situation, how much has it improved, and whether it is more convenient for people to do things, every little thing concerns him.

"Your silence means you agree?" Xu Wen pouted, "I'm not blaming you. I'm telling you calmly that work is more important. You go back to Pingyang and I'll go back to Yanjing. I'll go to Pingyang to find you when you finish your work, okay?"

She didn't dare to ask Li Lin to accompany her to Yanjing, let alone hope that Li Lin could spare a few days to visit her in Yanjing after he finished his work.

She understood Li Lin very well and knew that he was dedicated to his work. She was also willing to be a reasonable woman and let go when it was time to let go and not keep Li Lin tied to her belt.

What she wanted was a Li Lin who was full of energy and enthusiasm, not a lifeless and depressed Li Lin.

Li Lin looked at Xu Wen solemnly, with a complicated look in his eyes, as if to say "thank you for your understanding", and also as if to say, "I am so lucky to meet you in this life!"

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