Chapter 347: The Truth of Human Nature

er, you can't go for the secretary position yourself and leave me stuck in place'" Xiao Zheng intentionally made a joke to make the situation seem less serious. 。Xiao Zheng could have waited until ev...When Shahai was in middle school, he thought Xia Zhiqiu was very beautiful. In the confused dreams of his youth, Shahai once fantasized that it would be great if Xia Zhiqiu could be his wife. 。

But things didn't always develop in the direction people hoped. Sha Hai went to a vocational school, while Xia Zhiqiu didn't continue his studies and started working directly. The two seemed to notice the gap between them and rarely contacted each other. 。Later, Shahai heard that Xia Zhiqiu was married, but he didn't know if they had any children. 。Sha Hai had a relationship while in vocational school, but their personalities didn't mesh well, so they ended up not being together. After starting work, he dated several women, but Sha Hai liked to drink and wasn't very ambitious. As a result, the relationships with those who were better off didn't work out, and those who weren't good enough, Sha Hai didn't look at them favorably either. 。His personal affairs just dragged on year after year. 。At this moment, Xia Zhiqiu had also drunk a little wine, but not much. There was just a hint of tenderness in her eyes as she looked at Sha Hai, as if she had something to say to him. 。When Sha Hai's gaze met hers, Xia Zhiqiu looked away again. 。Sha Hai didn't really mind, and continued drinking with the others. 。When it was almost time, the boss Liu Bin said: “Later I’ll treat you all to karaoke.” 。"Sha Hai had something on his mind and wasn't in the mood. He said, "You guys go ahead. I won't be going." 。Later this evening, I still need to get back to that manager. 。"Liu Bin said, 'We won't go to Shahai. Everyone else follow me.'" 。"

The dinner party ended, with some people driving away in cars, others on motorcycles, and some walking home. They went their separate ways." 。Sha Hai just went to the restroom and came down from the restaurant upstairs. He was about to walk back when he suddenly heard someone call his name from the left: "Sha Hai!"

The voice was familiar. Sha Hai turned sideways and saw Xia Zhiqiu standing beside a pomegranate tree at the entrance of the hotel. 。The naiveté of her adolescence had vanished from her face, but Xia Zhiqiu's figure was still excellent, with the fullness of a mature pomegranate. 。Sha Hai asked, "Haven't you gone back yet"

Xia Zhiqiu said, "I want to say a few things to you" 。Xia Zhiqiu stood in the shade of the pomegranate tree, motionless. 。Sha Hai had no choice but to walk over and asked, "What's going on" 。The pomegranate tree was large enough to cast a shadow that could cover two people. 。Xia Zhiqiu said: "You must not listen to them" 。I think you should definitely be the deputy county magistrate's secretary. 。Don't worry about things that are embarrassing or time-consuming. 。What is face Is it about being a "little Luo" your whole life and having face, or about having face as a leader later on There's also the matter of time. If a man has too much time, he'll only spend it drinking, smoking, and messing around. 。They're jealous of your potential, that's why they all advised you not to be a secretary, you know!”

Sha Hai stared blankly at Xia Zhiqiu: "Is that what you think" Xia Zhiqiu said: "Of course" 。Those who are well-wishing will always think so. 。It doesn't matter if you don't befriend these people today; it doesn't matter if you don't associate with anyone in the future, including me. 。But you must serve your leader well and be a good secretary to him, only then can your life go on the bright path. 。Xia Zhiqiu spoke with utmost seriousness. Sha Hai listened, finding it even difficult to process. 。Okay, I'm finished. 。I'm going back now. 。Xia Zhiqiu said as she walked out of the shadow of the pomegranate tree. 。Sha Hai called out to her: "I'll send you back." 。Xia Zhiqiu said: “It’s alright, I’ll go back myself.” 。Sha Hai said, "I must send you back." 。“This time Xia Zhiqiu stood firm, a smile on her face: “Well then, let’s go from here.” 。"Leaving the hotel, there are two ways to go. One is the road leading outside, and the other is through a narrow alleyway between houses." 。They walked along the narrow lane. 。The town was very quiet, and there weren't many other people on the streets. 。They walked side by side, feeling as if they were back in middle school. 。Sha Hai asked, "How is your family doing now" Xia Zhiqiu, however, asked, "Which family are you talking about" Sha Hai said, "I heard you got married and had a child" Xia Zhiqiu didn't turn around, still walking forward as if talking about someone else's affairs, he said, "I'm already divorced." 。"Sha Hai was surprised: 'Divorced What happened' Xia Zhiqiu suddenly put her finger to her lips and said, 'Shhh'" 。Sha Hai didn't know what she meant and lowered her voice, "What's wrong" Xia Zhiqiu said, "Did you hear someone talking over there It sounded like an acquaintance." 。"

Sha Hai's spirit was speaking to Xia Zhiqiu only, paying no attention to others. " 。Now that Xia Zhiqiu reminded him, he seemed to hear someone talking outside the alley, and their voices weren't low. 。This voice, Sha Hai is somewhat familiar, it's the boss and their middle school classmate Liu Bin, the other one is also a familiar classmate. 。"Liu Bin, do you think Sha Hai will really refuse to be the secretary tomorrow" Another classmate said, "If he really does that, he'll be stupid!"Liu Bin retorted, "When has he ever been smart This kind of person just knows how to read a bit when they were young, what else can they do He lacks emotional intelligence and ability! If I was in the officialdom, I would have been county magistrate by now!" The other classmate flattered him, "Of course, who are you You're Liu Zong!" 。"You're really thriving in the officialdom!" Liu Bin replied, "Of course! But who can blame us We weren't good at studying when we were kids, so we didn't have a chance to become officials. Now, we can only make money and get rich!" Another classmate said, "Making a fortune is just like being an official..." 。。What if he became a secretary and that deputy county magistrate promoted him Then he would be the leader. 。In our society, it's still official-centered. Even if you have money, when you see a leader, you still have to be polite. 。When he was in school, Sha Hai would act superior because of his good grades. 。Now he doesn't dare because he hasn't mixed well, has he 。I certainly wouldn't want to see someone like him make a comeback someday. 。Another student laughed, "Oh, so that's what you mean! I don't want to see Shahai have a day where he is awesome either!" 。Although we often get together to drink now, I've never really liked that Sha Hai guy!" Liu Bin laughed. "That's right!"

Another classmate asked: "President Liu, why is your car always parked here" Liu Bin said, "Isn't it because this restaurant does such a great business There was no place to park at the entrance of the restaurant just now" 。"Let's go singing!"

Another classmate said, "By the way, is Xia Zhiqiu coming today Although she's over thirty, her skin is still so good, and she looks even more attractive!" Liu Bin also smirked: "What, want to hit on her Then I'll keep an eye out later and get her drunk!"

Another classmate said, "Then thank you, Liu Zong! I heard she's already divorced, maybe she needs it too!"

"Hahaha," the two laughed boisterously, then came the sound of opening the door, starting the car, lights illuminating the road as they drove away, the engine sound fading into the distance. 。Sha Hai and Xia Zhi Qiu stood in a narrow alley, looking at each other. 。The Sand Sea never expected that these so-called brothers, who usually shoulder to shoulder and revel together, would actually harbor such vicious thoughts in their hearts. 。Sha Hai suddenly remembered Xia Zhiqiu's words under the pomegranate tree, "Today, you don't actually need to befriend any of these people; in the future, you don't need to befriend anyone, including me." 。But you must serve your leader well, be a good secretary to him, only then can your life go on the bright road. 。Sha Hai's heart warmed. Xia Zhi Qiu did this for his future, even saying that maybe they wouldn't have to interact in the future. 。In contrast, those so-called friends and former classmates want to keep him by their side. They don't want to see his progress or his rise in status. All they want is for him to be just like them, idle and struggling in the mire of life and work! They might drink with you and laugh along, but deep down they are mocking you as a fool! They want to keep watching your show! Today was purely by chance that Sha Hai saw this clearly. 。He said to Xia Zhiqiu, "Thank you" 。"Why thank me" Xia Zhiqiu wasn't a woman who took pride in cleverness, nor did she speak much. She simply said, "They've already left. Let's go back." 。In this narrow alley, with no one else around, Sha Hai suddenly felt an urge to embrace Xia Zhi Qiu. 。But as soon as he thought back to Liu Bin and another classmate talking about Xia Zhiqiu in such vulgar terms, Sha Hai still hadn't done anything. 。Otherwise, he would be no different from them. 。Sha Hai said, "Okay, I'll send you back." 。Xia Zhiqiu used to live in the town before she got married, but after she got married, she moved to the county. 。Although they are divorced now, she still lives in the county town. It's unknown whether the house is rented or owned. 。 。Sha Hai drove Xia Zhiqiu to an old residential complex in the county. Seeing her safely enter the building, he returned to his own residence. 。The next morning, Xiao Zheng arrived at the office earlier than usual because he had an appointment to meet Lao Xuan, a bamboo crafts master. By 7:15 am, Xiao Zheng was already at the office, hoping to finish his work early. 。Usually, Sahai arrives at work right on time. He never comes earlier than 8:15 AM. 。Xiao Zheng never blamed Sha Hai for arriving late. 。But today, when Xiao Zheng opened the office door, Sha Hai rushed out from the secretary's office: "County Magistrate Xiao, you're here!" 。I'll come and open the door. 。“Xiao Zheng was a little surprised and smiled, asking: “So early today Didn't you go drinking yesterday Was it not good”

Sha Hai helped Xiao Zheng open the door, an embarrassed smile on his face, saying: “County Magistrate Xiao, you don't know, yesterday I drank a round of fake wine! It was too infuriating!” 。"I wish I had known better and not drunk it!"

Sha Hai, this person can still make jokes. 。Xiao Zheng said: "There's a lot of fake alcohol on the market. In the future, when we want to drink, let's just find a holiday." 。"Yes, County Magistrate Xiao. From now on, I won't attend those dinners with fake wine again!" Sha Hai poured a cup of tea for Xiao Zheng and then said, "County Magistrate Xiao, yesterday you told me to give you an answer today..." 。I have already thought it through. 。ally, Xiao Zheng went with Liu Shisen. He remembered this: “Later, you helped Ambassador Wei” “I've always been a man of my word,” Liu Shisen said proudly, “After that, I not only helped contact the e...