Wu Huiwen was silent for a moment: "Tell me about you."
"Don't you already know everything?" Qiao Liang said.
"What I know is what the organization announced, and now I want to hear what you have to say."
Qiao Liang thought for a moment: "Mayor Wu, if what I say is different from what the organization announced, which one will you believe?"
"I can't answer your question now. I already know the organizational version. Now I want to know if you have another version."
Hearing what Wu Huiwen said, Qiao Liang was a little frustrated: "I do have another version here, but if you don't believe it, it means nothing. Forget it, let's not tell it."
"How do you know I won't believe it without telling you? Do you think I'm so stupid?" Wu Huiwen looked at Qiao Liang meaningfully.
"That's not what I meant. I think that since you are in the officialdom, between me and the organization, you will naturally trust the latter more."
"Yes, in many cases, I believe in the organization, but sometimes, when the name of the organization is abused by some people, it may be necessary to think carefully." Wu Huiwen said unhurriedly, "Xiao Qiao, today we are here
Here, you can ignore me as the mayor and treat us as a private conversation. If you believe in my character, tell me the truth. If you think I am untrustworthy and unreliable, then our conversation can end now.
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Although Wu Huiwen's words sounded euphemistic, there was a hint of unhappiness, and Qiao Liang could feel it.
Qiao Liang also felt that Wu Huiwen had called him here to talk tonight, which seemed to show concern for him and did not mean any harm.
Thinking of this, Qiao Liang couldn't help but apologize: "Mayor Wu, of course I believe in you, and even more in your character. To be honest, I have always admired you."
Wu Huiwen smiled: "So, you are my fan. Shouldn't I feel honored to have such a handsome fan?"
Qiao Liang also laughed, without any scruples, and then told Wu Huiwen the entire incident.
Qiao Liang only stated the facts, not any of his conjectures and suspicions.
Wu Huiwen listened very attentively, with a thoughtful expression while listening.
After listening to Qiao Liang's words, Wu Huiwen nodded: "Xiao Qiao, thank you for your trust in me, I understand."
"Then what?" Qiao Liang looked at Wu Huiwen stupidly.
"Then? What else do you want next?" Wu Huiwen smiled.
"Do you believe what I said?" Qiao Liang said directly.
Wu Huiwen didn't answer. He pressed the cigarette butt in the ashtray and breathed out softly: "Xiao Qiao, please go back and rest first."
Qiao Liang was dumbfounded. She told the truth truthfully, but Wu Huiwen didn't answer her question. She didn't know which version she believed.
Qiao Liang couldn't help but feel depressed. She stood up and walked out dejectedly. When she walked to the door and closed it, she looked back at Wu Huiwen. She was sitting there looking at him with a faint smile on her face.
This smile seems unpredictable.
Qiao Liang then left.
After Qiao Liang left, Wu Huiwen walked to the window and opened it. Looking at the bright lights of thousands of houses in Xiacheng, he took a deep breath, then frowned slightly, with a serious look on his face.
At this moment, Wu Huiwen thought more about Qiao Liang...
After pondering for a long time, Wu Huiwen took out his mobile phone and started dialing. After a moment, he said: "Director Zhang, have you rested?"
"No, what instructions does Mayor Wu have?" Zhang Lin's voice came from the phone.
"No instructions. We're staying in the same hotel. I'm a little full tonight. How about you go out for a walk with me?"
"Okay, no problem, I'll go downstairs."
"It's a little cold outside at night, so wear more clothes."
"Haha, okay, thank you Mayor Wu for your concern."
Wu Huiwen hung up the phone, then put on her coat and went downstairs...
The next morning, Qiao Liang and Zhang Lin went to the restaurant to have breakfast and met Wu Huiwen, Zheng Shidong and Qian Weishan again.
"Xiao Qiao, why are you two here to have breakfast? Where are your companions?" Wu Huiwen asked.
"Ah, this..." Qiao Liang had an idea, "They are still sleeping in. Director Zhang and I came down first to eat."
While talking, Qiao Liang glanced at Zhang Lin. She pursed her lips as if she wanted to smile.
Qiao Liang couldn't help but worry that Zhang Lin's smile would expose her flaws, and secretly winked at her.
With this wink, Zhang Lin seemed to want to laugh even more. Qiao Liang became more and more worried and couldn't help but glare at her.
Wu Huiwen nodded: "Well, it seems that you and Director Zhang are both hard-working people. The early bird catches the worm, so go ahead and eat it."
"Well, okay, leaders please go ahead." Qiao Liang nodded hurriedly and breathed a sigh of relief.
After breakfast, Qiao Liang and Zhang Lin were waiting in front of the hotel. A short while later, the minibus from the travel agency they had made an appointment with arrived. They got on the bus and went straight to Nanjing to visit Tulou.
Leaving the island out of the city, the car quickly entered the mountainous area. In this season, the mountains in the north are dull and yellowish, but here they are full of green and full of vitality.
As the car drove on the winding mountain road, Qiao Liang looked greedily at the green mountains and green waters outside the window, feeling relaxed and happy.
After a while, Qiao Liang remembered her encounter with Wu Huiwen at breakfast. She turned to look at Zhang Lin and asked, "Why didn't you cooperate well when Mayor Wu asked me just now? You almost exposed your secret."
Zhang Lin pursed her lips and smiled: "You idiot, before I had time to tell you, Mayor Wu knew that we came to Xiacheng in two people last night."
"Ah, how did she know this?" Qiao Liang was surprised.
"Mayor Wu and I went for a walk last night, I told her."
"Are you going for a walk? When?"
"After you leave Mayor Wu's room."
"Did you know that I went to Mayor Wu's room?"
"Yes, she told me."
"What did she tell you?"
"She said she wanted to talk about life with you."
Qiao Liang scratched his head: "Why did you tell her that we were the only ones here?"
"We are not thieves. We are traveling openly. Do we need to cover up?" Zhang Lin asked.
"Well...even so, I'm still worried about what others will think."
"As long as we don't have any evil intentions in our hearts, why worry about what others think? Besides, based on your understanding of Mayor Wu, do you think she is the kind of person who thinks too much?"
"Well, that's true. I'm overthinking it." Qiao Liang scratched his scalp again, "By the way, you and Mayor Wu were walking together last night. What did she talk to you about?"
"Just like you, let's talk about life." Zhang Lin pursed her lips and smiled again.
"Lying." Qiao Liang didn't believe it.
"I can't help you if you don't believe me. All I can tell you is this."
"If you don't tell the truth, I'll tickle you."
"You dare?" Zhang Lin glared.
Without saying a word, Qiao Liang stretched out his hand and poked Zhang Lin in the waist. Zhang Lin hurriedly dodged, her whole body trembling with laughter, "Itchy, stop, stop..."
Listening to their playfulness, the tourists nearby looked over. A pair of old men said to their wives next to them: "Look at these two couples, how affectionate they are."
"Yes, it's really enviable."
"They look like siblings."
"Well, it's a bit similar, but it looks very harmonious and has a good relationship..."
After listening to their words, Zhang Lin and Qiao Liang stopped playing around. Zhang Lin looked a little nervous, Qiao Liang was also a little uncomfortable, but there was a subtle feeling in her heart.
Qiao Liang glanced at Zhang Lin. Her face was slightly red, with a hint of girlish shyness.
Qiao Liang's heart skipped a beat. She didn't expect that such a mature woman as Zhang Lin would have such a charming and unique look.
After a moment of silence, Qiao Liang whispered: "Is there something wrong with you this time?"
"Fuck you." Zhang Lin lightly hit Qiao Liang.
Qiao Liang laughed silently, that subtle feeling welling up in his heart again...
