Xu Xia's text message was concise and straightforward, and Shen Tong was stunned for a moment. Obviously Xu Xia already knew about Guo Weijian's visit to Shihe Town today, and the following sentence went straight through Shen Tong's heart, creating a dilemma between love and hate.
Shen Tong felt extremely emotional about his former love. The sad and haggard past can only be resolved through distant sustenance. The unforgettable love can only be treasured in the heart like fine wine. After all, Xu Xia If they continue to interact, they will only hurt each other more deeply. Thinking of this, Shen Tong gently closed the phone, silently closed his heart, and sent blessings from his heart.
After receiving a text message from Xu Xia, Shen Tong was completely in no mood to find Lan Yue. Although he loved Lan Yue deeply, he didn't want her to see through his inner world, so it was better to give her a more perfect image.
Shen Tong was walking aimlessly on the sidewalk. He suddenly raised his head and saw Zhao Yitang looking at him.
Zhao Yitang was much older and obviously not as energetic as before, but his attitude was good and he smiled kindly when he saw Shen Tong.
Seeing Zhao Yitang, Shen Tong couldn't believe his eyes. He didn't expect to meet here. Shen Tong timidly shouted: "Secretary Zhao..."
"I happened to be out shopping for groceries, and I passed by here. My house is in front of me, Shen Tong. You haven't contacted me for so long?" Zhao Yitang had already guessed what Shen Tong was thinking, and Zhao Yitang pretended to complain.
Shen Tong felt a little embarrassed, scratched his head and said incoherently: "I've been busy lately, so I haven't..."
Zhao Yitang chuckled, interrupted Shen Tong's words, and said pleasantly: "Okay, do you have anything to do at noon? Come, come to my house, you see what I bought, and ask your aunt to make you a braised fish." With that, he raised his hand and raised his hand. He held up the lively carp in his hand for Shen Tong to see.
Shen Tong was planning to visit Zhao Yitang's house, but he didn't expect to meet on such an occasion. Although it was a bit unexpected, he agreed to Zhao Yitang's invitation. He suddenly remembered the gift he had just bought for Zhao Yitang, and went back no matter what time of day or night it was. We picked up the gifts at the supermarket and prepared to go to Zhao Yitang's house together.
When Zhao Yitang saw something in Shen Tong's hand, his face suddenly darkened and he said angrily: "Shen Tong, what are you doing? Take it away quickly. If you do this, I won't let you enter the house."
Since he was dismissed, few people have visited him. Now that Shen Tong came to visit him with such an expensive gift, he felt a little touched and a little sad.
Shen Tong was scolded by Zhao Yitang, but some concern was revealed in his words. So he smiled and said: "Secretary Zhao, you see, I have already bought it, and they will not refund it. Besides, you are my boss." Leaders, as subordinates, should also understand human nature, so please accept it."
Zhao Yitang was filled with emotion when he saw that Shen Tong looked so much like his deceased son in every gesture. His face, which was tense just now, was now completely relaxed. He gently patted Shen Tong's buttocks and smiled. Then he said: "You kid, you can only do this once, otherwise you will make me make mistakes again."
Speaking of making mistakes, Shen Tong felt aggrieved by Zhao Yitang's inexplicable frame-up. Although Ma Guotao was also dismissed, the invisible struggle is still vivid in his mind.
After going around a street, we soon arrived at the County Party Committee Family Courtyard. Rows of two-story small buildings were neat and uniform, in sharp contrast to the messy bungalows in the old city. Shen Tong followed Zhao Yitang into his home. As soon as he entered the courtyard, Shen Tong Tong was stunned by the scenery in front of him.
Along the gate, you can see stacks of blue clouds above your head, and dense clusters of grapes, like pearl towers and piles of emerald beads. Each grape is like a big and shiny "cat's eye", which makes the whole place look very charming. The mouth is full of honey, and the sweetness refreshes the heart. Looking up at the clusters of swaying green leaves, Shen Tong seems to be able to touch the call of life. He can't help but close his eyes and use his sense of smell to feel the quiet fragrance.
"Honey, who do you think is here?" Zhao Yitang walked cheerfully towards the center of the courtyard with his fat figure swaying from side to side. His tone seemed to be welcoming his closest relatives. Apparently Zhao Yitang regarded Shen Tong as a relative. .
Following the ups and downs of the Peking Opera "Striking the Golden Bough" coming from the radio, Shen Tong saw Zhao Yitang's wife Li Lamei sitting contentedly in the yard picking leeks. When she saw Shen Tong, she was startled at first, and then stopped immediately. After finishing his work, he wiped his hands on his apron, stood up and greeted Shen Tong with a smile: "It's Shen Tong, come on, sit down quickly, you're just in time, Auntie will make braised fish for you today."
The moment Shen Tong walked in, Li Lamei mistakenly thought that her son was back. When she calmed down and saw that it was Shen Tong, she couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.
After Shen Tong sat down, Li Lamei hurriedly cleared away the half-picked vegetables on the table, took the fish from Zhao Yitang's hand, turned and walked into the east room. After a while, he brought out various fruits and placed them on Shen Tong's table. before.
Through Li Lamei's motherly eyes, Shen Tong seemed to understand the desolation of the middle-aged pain of losing a child. Compared with the last time they met in the hospital, Shen Tong was obviously much older, and the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes were a little more... The smiles are slightly stiff.
After Li Lamei entered the kitchen, Zhao Yitang asked casually while peeling an apple: "I heard that you were assigned to Qiaobei Village?"
Zhao Yitang's tone was gentle, but his sharp eyes made Shen Tong feel uneasy. Shen Tong lowered his head and picked at his nails and said: "I helped the villagers in Qiaobei Village renovate dilapidated houses. Although it is a bit monotonous and boring to be alone, I learned a lot."
"What do you think? I'm also very pleased. For young people like you who have just entered the world, cutting off your impetuous wings and practicing them is a way of progress. Although Cai Jiaquan did It's a bit excessive, but for you, this is a fortune, a great fortune that will help you mature and make progress." Zhao Yitang said seriously.
Shen Tong heard Zhao Yitang's eloquent words, like a trickle, flowing into the depths of his heart. He was confused a while ago, but he had no one to talk to, and no one who had experienced him to enlighten him, which led him to a dead end in life. Now listen to After hearing what Zhao Yitang said, I felt a lot more relaxed. Sufferings will eventually be transformed into positive energy and become indispensable spiritual food on my way forward.
Zhao Yitang peeled the apple and handed it to Shen Tong. After working in the agency for a long time, he was used to capturing each other's small movements and facial expressions. Shen Tong's mouth just slightly pursed, indicating that he quite agreed with what he said. So he Then he said: "I heard that a large company is planning to invest in Lion Head Mountain?"
Although Zhao Yitang stays at home every day, he still cares very much about the place where he once worked, especially because he left too many regrets in Shihe Town. Many of his ideas had "retreat to the second line" before he could be put into practice. He has failed the sincerity of the county committee member Wu Jiangkai. Every time he thinks of this, Zhao Yitang blames himself in his heart. He has certain reasons why Shihe Town has become what it is today.