It wasn't his illusion. Zhu Weidong had been distancing himself from him over the past two years.

He thought carefully about his interactions with Zhu Weidong over the past two years and found that there was nothing that made the other party dissatisfied. For a moment, he didn't understand where the problem lay.

In early April, it was still very cold in the northwest, especially outside, and the wind was very strong in the wild.

There were not many people walking outside in the camp. When Gu Baoshan was walking towards his dormitory, he heard someone calling him from behind. He turned around and only recognized Lian Qizhen when the other person came closer.

Last time, Lian Qizhen was the chief engineer in the Northwest, but this time it was Zhu Weidong. However, because Lian Qizhen also had work experience in the Northwest, he was also transferred here.

We have worked together for more than four years, so we can be considered acquaintances.

Gu Baoshan smiled and called out to Engineer Lian, "It's so cold, did you just come back from the office?"

Lian Qizhen smiled and said yes, "I just saw you coming out of Zhu Weidong's place, and you looked disappointed. What happened?"

When Gu Baoshan thought of the dispute between Lian Qizhen and Zhu Weidong, he suddenly had a new plan in his mind.

He smiled bitterly, "I thought no one would see me when I went to see Engineer Zhu at night, but I was seen anyway."

"You look troubled. What happened?" Lian Qizhen asked with a smile.

"I'm about to go back to the bureau, and I heard people below me talking about a new project that the bureau has arranged. I've been working in the bureau for more than four years, and I've never taken care of my four-year-old child. I was thinking of asking Engineer Zhu where to go next and whether it's close to the capital."

"He didn't tell you?" Lian Qizhen was surprised. "He's not that kind of person. Besides, you two have such a good relationship."

Gu Baoshan felt a prick in the heart, thinking, yes, with their relationship, they don't even say a word to each other.

But he was a smooth person and never left any ground for gossip. "I can understand why Engineer Zhu didn't say anything. This is an internal decision of the bureau. It would be against the rules for him to say it out loud."

Lian Qizhen smiled and said, "I'll help you find out about this, but I advise you to prepare yourself mentally. There aren't many main lines in the capital, and the place you'll be assigned to will definitely be far from home."

After he finished speaking, he left.

Gu Baoshan stood there, watching Lian Qizhen's figure disappear into the darkness, and for a moment he couldn't understand why Lian Qizhen helped him.

In the capital, Gao Jing had just put her son to sleep when she went to the living room to make a phone call. She called twice but no one answered, so she had to give up.

She heard that Jiang Yihang was on a blind date, introduced by his family and who worked in the Railway Administration.

She was unwilling to give up and knew that it was useless to call, but she couldn't help but call. Unfortunately, since the last time she called to ask about this, Jiang Yihang told her not to call again. No matter how many times Gao Jing called, Jiang Yihang didn't answer the phone.

Gao Jing returned to the bedroom and looked at her son. Her son was already four years old. He looked very much like his biological father in his eyes and brows. Gao Jing's gaze softened involuntarily.

With a click, she heard a noise coming from next door and pursed her lips. She had not had a comfortable day since Gu Baoshan's parents moved in.

Click, the sound rang out again.

Gao Jing got up and walked out, only to see her mother-in-law bending over, rummaging through something on the cabinet in the living room, where the landline phone was.

Gao Jing smiled, "Mom, what are you looking for?"

Mother Gu was startled and jumped up, "Nothing."

Her voice was panicked.

Gao Jing's eyes fell on the landline, and the mockery in her eyes became stronger. "You want to look up the phone number to dial, I'll teach you."

Mother Gu waved her hands in panic, "I didn't check that. I was just looking for something. I remembered putting the five dollars there during the day. Maybe I remembered it in the wrong place."

"It's getting late, Xiaojing, you should go to bed too." Mother Gu hurried back to the bedroom.

She snorted deliberately and turned back to the house.

In the bedroom opposite, Gu's father was honest and kind. He whispered to his wife, "I have told you so many times not to mess around. Let Baoshan's wife think too much. You will feel better if you and your wife quarrel."

"That day I heard her ask a man if he was on a blind date. How could I not think too much when she asked this to other men for no reason?"

"Okay, maybe he's just a friend, don't think too much about it."

Gu's mother was also frightened by what happened just now. Although she didn't refute her husband, she still didn't give up in her heart.

The next day at noon, while my daughter-in-law was not at home, I called my son and told him about the situation.

"Mom, you think too much. Gao Jing has many friends, so it's okay for her to care about major life events."

Mother Gu was skeptical, "Really?"

"What else?"

After her son's question, Mother Gu felt relieved. However, after hanging up the phone, Gu Baoshan's face darkened. Then, he thought of something and smiled sneerfully.

At this moment, he heard some noise behind him. Gu Baoshan turned around suddenly and saw Lian Qizhen sitting on the chair. He didn't know how long he had been there or how much he had heard.

Lian Qizhen took the initiative to speak, "I didn't disturb you because I saw you were on the phone."

Gu Baoshan returned to his usual gentle self. He smiled and said, "Excuse me."

When Lian Qizhen said that, Gu Baoshan knew that she had heard everything.

Lian Qizhen said, "I remember you told everyone that your lover works at the Education Bureau and is your junior? The girl who came to visit you last year, right?"

Gu Baoshan nodded.

"He looks like a very quiet person."

Gu Baoshan nodded. He knew that Lian Qizhen didn't have the leisure to talk about these things, and he also wanted to see what her purpose was.

"I asked Director Wang about what we talked about last night. It's still our team. There will be more people joining us later, and no less than that, they will go to XJ." After saying that, Lian Qizhen smiled, "You will be disappointed now, and you will be further away from home."

Gu Baoshan's eyes moved slightly, "It doesn't matter if it's far away. I just thought that it's good to be far away from home. Maybe she also wants me to be far away from home."

Lian Qizhen felt that Gu Baoshan was an interesting person, not as dull as she had imagined, and very sensible.

"Hearing what you said, I was thinking of talking to the bureau on your behalf and keeping you in the capital. It seems that's no longer necessary now."

"No thanks, but I'll remember Engineer Lian's friendship. If you need anything in the future, just ask Engineer Lian."

Lian Qizhen stood up and said, "I'm alone and stay in this camp every day. What can happen to me? But it would be nice to work together more often in the future and have someone to take care of me. Thank you very much."

Gu Baoshan said you're welcome, and as he watched Lian Qizhen leave, a smile appeared in his eyes.

Lian Qizhen's family is not low in status, and he took the initiative to extend an olive branch to bring him into his team, which is a good thing for Gu Baoshan.

Ji Ling didn't know what was going on with Zhu Weidong. She was always keeping an eye on Zhu Weiyue's affairs.

(End of this chapter)