Later, I learned some of the most basic things. It was Kang Demao who told me.
On this day, Kang Demao called me, "Feng Xiao, Ning Xiangru has settled abroad, did you know?"
I replied: "Yes. She sent me a text message before she left. But I couldn't contact her anymore. I felt that she was deliberately avoiding me."
Now, Ning Xiangru has been gone for several days, but I still feel uncomfortable in my heart. Still the same sentence: Only when a person really leaves and is likely to never see her again will she feel so special.
good.
However, when talking to Kang Demao, I tried to maintain my inner calm and tried to make my tone as natural as possible.
He said: "I went to give it to her when she left. But she didn't let me tell you about her leaving. She told me that she would tell you about her settling abroad before leaving the country. In fact, she
This is a sign of her deep feelings for you, and she doesn’t want to make herself and you too sad. Feng Xiao, I’m sorry, I’m just telling you about this now, but I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, and I think I should treat you better.
It’s good to talk about it.”
I felt even more uncomfortable, "Demao, how are things going at her company?"
He said: "If you are free, let's find a place to talk slowly together."
I hurriedly said: "Just tonight. I'll rush back after get off work... Oh, no, I don't have much to do in the afternoon. I'll set off at five o'clock and have dinner together at the fish farm by the river before six-thirty. Bar."
He agreed and said he would reserve a seat in advance.
We met on time. It was just the two of us in the private room inside the fish farm. He had already ordered wine and food - a few dishes to go with the wine, a pot of boiled fish, and a bottle of Jiugui wine.
Without any extra words, we sat down and started eating, and then toasted to drink. At this moment, I felt that we seemed to have returned to the past, to the innocent friendship we once had. We no longer looked like we had for a while.
They are so polite to each other inside.
Everything is so natural.
"She agreed to your father-in-law's conditions." Suddenly, he said.
Of course I knew who the "she" he was referring to was. I asked, "She didn't suffer, did she?"
He shook his head, "According to her, the price is very fair. And your father-in-law also helped transfer her funds abroad."
I felt a lot relieved at once, "So, your previous suspicions are not valid."
He nodded, "Maybe."
I was suddenly surprised, "How do you call it 'maybe'? Yes means yes, no means no."
He looked at me, "Feng Xiao, now that you are the executive deputy mayor of a city, why do you still think about problems as simply as before? Things in this world are not necessarily that simple. Some things are not so simple.
It must be as simple as we imagined, of course, it may not be that complicated. Your father-in-law is a businessman. Although you went to find him, it may be that he helped Ning Xiangru for your sake. But
I am more willing to believe in the principle of 'no profit, no early start' as a businessman. In any case, your father-in-law took a big advantage in this matter. Ning Xiangru said, the price your father-in-law gave her is still acceptable
Fairness, this sentence depends on how you understand it. Fairness, the general understanding is that everyone agrees, but there is another understanding that Ning Xiangru is basically satisfied. In other words, Ning Xiangru did not have such high hopes.
Yes, but the final result made her quite satisfied.”
I was very puzzled, "What's the difference between these two statements?"
He said: "Of course it's different. Think about it, Ning Xiangru just came out of there, who knows what she went through inside? Feng Xiao, you didn't see what she looked like when she came out, her hair
It’s all white! There are so many wrinkles on my face! Do you understand what I mean now?”
I was immediately shocked, "How could this happen?!"
He was silent for a moment, and then drank several glasses of wine by himself.
I looked at him and then drank a drink. At this moment, I felt very unhappy, "De Mao, didn't you ask her for details?"
He shook his head, "I think it's better not to ask about some things. And I found that her mental state is actually very good. She said to me: Demao, I have figured everything out now. Life is actually very simple.
, and there are only a few people who are really good to me. It’s a pity that I didn’t cherish it too much before. Including the man I am now. It’s okay, my current money is enough for me to live comfortably for the rest of my life. Feng Xiao
, these are her exact words! You said, she has said this, why should I ask her about those unpleasant things? What’s more, even she thinks the price is more reasonable, what should I say more?
Actually, it doesn’t matter whether it’s fair or not, the most important thing is that she thinks that way, and that’s enough. Don’t you think so?”
I couldn't help but nod, "Yes. In fact, we are all the same. What we need at any time is to convince ourselves. As long as we are truly satisfied, nothing else matters."
He patted the table lightly, "That's right! For example, I couldn't figure it out when I just came down from the position of county magistrate. I resented this and that all day long, but later I figured it out. In fact, there are many things I can't do.
When I blame others, the one I should really blame is myself. So I figured it out all at once. When I figured it out, I felt happy. The truth is the same."
I didn't expect him to mention the past things again, "Demao, I'm sorry, I was sorry for you for what happened before."
He immediately glared at me, "Feng Xiao, don't be like this. What I just said is the truth. If I still have the idea of blaming you, I will never mention such a thing in front of you again. In fact, you
You should also let it go.”
I was speechless. At this moment, the feeling of guilt towards him in my heart was really hard to erase. Maybe this was exactly what he said: It is myself who I can't let go of now.
The two of us only drank this bottle of wine, but we both seemed drunk.
Later, I went to pay the bill, but he stopped me, "Don't... I can still pay the bill. Feng Xiao, maybe you won't pay the bill. Haha! I know you.
Some things are actually very simple. Why don't you pay the bill? Why? Everyone is doing it. If you don't do it, it will make you different, but do you know? Being so different will make you different.
It will make people feel uncomfortable, right?"
I had to admit that he was right, "Maybe."
He then smiled and said to me: "That's right. Feng Xiao, I have something to tell you. I will be transferred from the Archives Bureau soon."
I was suddenly surprised, "Which unit are you going to?"
He said: "To take over Yang Shuguang's position, Governor Huang recently had a talk with me. He said that he had already told the leaders of the Ministry of Land and Resources about this matter."
I immediately said to him: "De Mao, originally I should congratulate you. But... this position is too sensitive and there are too many temptations."
He shook his head and said: "Governor Huang is in charge of the country. Since he talked to me personally, I have to agree. Maybe he is also a test for me. Feng Xiao, to be honest, I think I should take that seat.
It’s most appropriate. After all, I am someone who has had that experience. Now I take some problems much lightly, not to mention Yang Shuguang’s lessons learned.”
I immediately said: "De Mao, since you said that, I'm relieved. No, I have to offer you a glass of wine."
He didn't object. I immediately asked the waiter to bring the beer. (To be continued)