Chapter 647 The Fang Family's Worries
"Are adults' friends not acceptable?"
Wan Qiqi straightened her posture and looked at Fang Ziming seriously.
"What friend can compare to fellow disciples?" Fang Ziming's words were pointed, and his expression turned cold.
Wan Qiqi didn't expect Fang Ziming to be so direct.
Asking this question is tantamount to asking her whether she should side with the Fang family or the Xie family.
One is a close friend of hers, and the other is her husband's senior in the martial arts world; it remains to be seen which one she will choose.
Fang Ziming didn't even care how Chen Yongnian would stand, because he knew that Wan Qiqi's decision was equivalent to Chen Yongnian's decision.
He just wanted to see what Wan Qiqi would choose.
Wan Qiqi could sense that if she made the wrong choice, she might not be able to leave the Fang family's house today.
But she also knew that Fang Ziming wouldn't dare to act rashly.
Wan Qiqi smiled and said, "Friends are friends, and fellow disciples are fellow disciples. They can't be confused. I don't have any fellow disciples. I will naturally treat my friends who are truly good to me well in return."
Fang Ziming did not get the answer he wanted.
Avoiding answering proves that the other person is hesitant about the matter.
Ultimately, she was influenced by Xie Xing, so she wanted to help him drag her down?
Fang Ziming's expression grew even colder.
Wan Qiqi glanced at him, her lips still curved into a smile, "Lord Fang, I am a person of deep feelings. I don't want my friends to get hurt, nor do I want anyone to force my friends."
Fang Ziming clenched his fist under the table, looking like he was about to get angry.
He knew that Wan Qiqi was referring to Fang Luxue.
How could he not care about his own daughter?
However, the situation is now out of his control; a single move can have far-reaching consequences, and he cannot do whatever he wants.
In this situation, he hoped his daughter could stay away from conflict.
Everyone has their youthful and impetuous moments, and there's no use regretting it now. All you can do is try to avoid having your past exposed.
Fang Ziming looked up at Wan Qiqi, but ultimately did not get angry. He asked, "If something were to happen to the Fang family one day, would you be willing to help Lu Xue?"
"What do you mean by that, Lord Fang? I don't understand. Lord Fang is an honest official, how could something have happened to you?" Wan Qiqi asked.
She understood Fang Ziming's meaning perfectly well, but she disagreed with his approach.
If she agrees to take care of Fang Luxue, Fang Ziming might take a risky move and fight Xie Xingming to the death.
In Wan Qiqi's view, both of them were officials appointed by the imperial court in Yunhe County, one as the principal and the other as the deputy, and there was no obvious conflict between them.
If Yunhe and the county make great contributions, both of them will have the opportunity to be promoted, instead of fighting each other, with one suppressing the other and the other seizing power by force.
Fang Ziming wanted to force Wan Qiqi, but he knew that he could no longer do so.
Leaving aside Wan Ziyan, who is far away in the capital, let's talk about the people in Yunhe County who are on Wan Qiqi's side.
He understands Wan Qiqi, so Xie Xing will definitely make a move.
Although the Xiao family's future is unclear, it's also evident that Wan Qiqi is on good terms with them. Then there's the Zhou family, the Feng family, the Tao family, the Hefeng Town Martial Arts School...
Unbeknownst to him, Wan Qiqi's backing was growing stronger, making it difficult for him to take action.
Perhaps all he can do is try to win them over, bring this force under his own control, and remove Xie Xing from Wan Qiqi's position.
Even though he brought up Fang Luxue, it was to no avail; instead, he was lectured by her.
"Wan Qiqi, I hope you can remember what you promised in the past, how Chen Yongnian got into the county government, and what my daughter did for you." If something happens in the future, you can protect her!
Fang Ziming didn't say the last sentence.
He was actually starting to get scared! He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to beat Xie Xing and that it would ultimately drag his wife and daughter down with him.
Wan Qiqi lowered her eyes slightly and said, "I remember, and I also remember going to court with my second brother."
It's true that Fang Ziming helped her, but it was also she and Wan Ziyan who secured Fang Ziming's official position.
The tug-of-war between the two companies has become increasingly complicated and difficult to explain over time.
Fang Ziming ultimately said nothing more, his expression slightly pale, and said, "Go back! Girls shouldn't drink for so long. What if you encounter someone with ill intentions? How will you save yourself then?"
Wan Qiqi was taken aback by the sudden concern. "Thank you for your concern, Uncle Fang. I will be careful. I also hope that Uncle Fang can give Xue'er a chance, so that she won't end up with nothing."
Fang Ziming lowered his head, waved his hand, and signaled Wan Qiqi to leave.
His heart trembled inexplicably, making him somewhat restless and uneasy.
He personally sent his son to the frontier, and he has not returned to this day.
His daughter has become estranged from him and is unwilling to accept his discipline.
As a father, he was a complete failure.
Looking up and thinking, he smiled bitterly. It seemed that he hadn't been very successful as a county magistrate. Otherwise, his colleagues would have been promoted and given titles, while he was still stuck in the same place.
For a moment, Fang Ziming couldn't figure out what he wanted.
In the corridor not far away, Madam Fang brought Wan Qiqi back. Seeing her husband's worried expression, she couldn't help but feel worried as well.
Although she was a woman, she had heard more or less about the affairs of the county government.
This county magistrate not only did his job well, but also frequently reviewed past cases, solved old cases, and overturned past injustices.
The evaluation of Xie Xing in the county government office was: "Decisive and efficient, he is destined for greatness."
Xie Xing's fame quickly overshadowed that of Magistrate Fang Ziming, gaining recognition and praise from the government, while some began to criticize the magistrate.
Mrs. Fang had spent a long time with Fang Ziming and understood his personality.
Although her husband was ambitious and sometimes even selfish, he was always diligent in his work and brought benefits to the people.
In her view, her husband was an honest and upright official who had never done anything wrong and was not afraid of being criticized.
But now, she felt uneasy, sensing that her husband was hiding something from her.
Madam Fang was puzzled by Fang Ziming's restrictions on Fang Luxue's travel.
Although it's not good for Wan Qiqi to show her face in public, she is a kind and beautiful girl.
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