We met again above the clouds. I originally planned to travel with Lin Xun, but I couldn't resist Yue Mingyuan's insistence and finally stepped into the business class. Under the soft light in the cabin, a pearl hairpin tied 께敏's black hair into an elegant bun.
The plane steadily entered the cruising phase. Yue Mingyuan reached across the aisle and handed me a copy of the Securities Daily. On the second page, where the ink was still wet, the photo of Lin Xun and I ringing the bell at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange stood out - under the spotlight, we smiled brightly, and behind us was the screen that symbolized wealth and success.
"This is a souvenir worthy of being framed," said Yue Mingyuan.
I stroked the edge of the newspaper and smiled, "For me, this moment of glory will only happen once in my life."
"Look further ahead. You are like a dragon trapped in the shallows. If you follow me, you will have the opportunity to soar to the sky."
I leaned forward tentatively and said, "If you don't think I'm stupid, I'm willing to resign from my public office and serve you."
He raised his head and laughed, his laughter echoing in the closed cabin: "Hongjun, what I lack is never a lackey to run errands. The arm in the officialdom who can control the overall situation for me is the real scarce commodity."
I immediately put on a humble attitude, but there was a calculation in my eyes: "I rely entirely on the boss's cultivation. I hope you can give me more guidance in the future."
As he was speaking, he heard a rustling sound beside him. 께Min half-knelt beside the seat, and her slender fingers skillfully adjusted the angle of the backrest for me. The jasmine scent from her hair mixed with the unique leather smell of the cabin hit me in the face, and her warm breath swept across my neck, causing my Adam's apple to roll unconsciously. Yue Mingyuan turned his watch and said casually: "This girl is very smart, why not let her take care of your life?"
My eyes widened instantly, and I clenched the armrests with both hands, deliberately letting my fingertips tremble slightly: "Boss, this...!"
Before he could finish his words, Yue Mingyuan gave him a look that brooked no rejection. 께Min bit her lower lip, her eyelashes casting fine shadows under her eyes. After a long while, she spoke softly, but her tone was full of determination: "It is my blessing to serve County Magistrate Guan."
The sea of clouds was rolling outside the window, and her words seemed to have become a footnote to fate.
The plane landed steadily and taxied slowly to the parking position, marking the end of the journey. At the bustling exit of the terminal, people were coming and going in a hurry, each heading in a different direction. And I stood there, ready to see Yue Mingyuan off to the car.
Just as we were about to say goodbye, Yue Mingyuan suddenly reached out his hand and gently pulled me. His hands were warm and soft, and the warmth passed through his fingertips and into my hands bit by bit. He looked at me with a steady and firm gaze and said, "Hongjun, let's put the past behind us. I have already told Feng Lei that we should not trip each other up or sabotage each other. I don't want to see any internal friction, so cheer up. Let's work together for the cause we are fighting for!"
I met his eyes, which were intimidating without being angry. There was a soothing look in them, but also a hint of warning. I took a deep breath and responded, "Don't worry, I won't offend anyone unless you offend me. I have always adhered to this principle and will never take the initiative to provoke anyone and cause trouble for myself or others."
He seemed to have heard the subtext of my words. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he patted my shoulder lightly. The force was neither light nor heavy, but it seemed to carry an invisible force. Then, without saying anything else, he turned around and got into the car.
His entourage also got on the bus one after another. Among them, I saw Peng Xiaomin. She lowered her head, walked hurriedly towards the car, and got in. During the whole process, she didn't even turn her head, as if I was just an insignificant passerby.
Looking at her back, I didn't feel too lost in my heart. However, an inexplicable emotion quietly welled up in my heart. It felt as if I was pushed by fate and had to make some choices that were not my choice. It was as if there was an invisible force that was forcing me to take a path that I was not willing to take.
On the way back to the county town, I learned from Xiang that during the few days I was away, everything was peaceful and no one bothered him. I knew in my heart that Yue Mingyuan's "criticism" of me had come to a temporary end this time. But when I think about the future, I feel like my heart is being grabbed by an invisible hand - I have no idea what method he will use next to tighten the "rope" tied around my neck.
Sure enough, not long after, Yue Mingyuan added a "rope" around my neck that looked "beautiful" but was actually full of shackles. Even though I was mentally prepared and knew that he was always treacherous and unpredictable, every time he made a move, I was still caught off guard.
That morning, the sky was extremely gloomy, as if a huge gray curtain was pressing heavily on the overhead. The biting cold wind whistled past, and scattered snowflakes fell like fine grains of salt, casting a cool hue over the entire world.
I was working on a document in the office when I suddenly heard a knock on the door. When I looked up, it was Lin Mushroom. It was rare for her to come to my office. As soon as she entered the door, she smiled brightly and said, "Congratulations, you have been promoted to executive deputy county magistrate!"
I smiled and waved my hands, jokingly saying, "Why are you following their lead? No matter where you are, you are serving the people."
She walked straight to the chair opposite me and sat down, saying seriously, "That's different. Only when someone as capable and responsible as you, County Magistrate Guan, sits in this position can we, the grassroots people, feel at ease."
I pretended to be angry and pointed at her: "Boss Lin, just say what you want to say, don't try to fool me with this."
The smile on her face instantly faded, her expression became serious, and she asked, "Why did you let Fu Hongjun transfer five million to me?"
I took a deep breath and said slowly, "Xu Tong took five million from you. This debt cannot be attributed to you. I must pay for it."
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