Chapter Eighteen Rain Creek

  The Zuo family lived in the Imperial Garden, a three-bedroom, two-hall house that was considered luxurious in Qingzhou. It was puzzling how a deputy director of the Education Bureau could afford such a house, and he made no attempt to hide it as he came and went openly. Since his rebirth, he had vaguely sensed that in 1995, the officials in Qingzhou were not very particular about their behavior, and their style was quite rough and simple. They didn't have the cautiousness of later generations, nor did they care about saving face; if someone looked at them sideways, they would roll up their sleeves and start fighting, with a very simple and crude approach. Perhaps this had something to do with the local customs in Qingzhou, where the military was renowned for its bravery and the people were known for their boldness. In every street and alley, you could see 60-year-old women chasing after young men with bricks, and fights broke out over trivial matters countless times a year, making it a characteristic scene of Qingzhou.

  Wearing a pair of fluffy white rabbit slippers, Wen Rou walked with a slight stagger. The interior decoration was in a lovely pink tone, who would have thought that the usually cold and elegant beauty of the official scene would actually have a playful side? Sitting on the sofa, Wen Rou put her knees together, her hands clasped and placed flat on her lap, looking like a well-behaved baby with her head bowed and eyes cast down. The air conditioner wasn't turned on, and soon she started sweating from her forehead.

  She walked into the bedroom, took off her dress and changed into a refreshing set of loungewear, which made Wen Jian's eyes light up. The sultry heat in the room seemed to dissipate a lot. A loose-fitting white T-shirt and a pair of short shorts exposed her jade-like legs completely to the air, making them appear even longer and straighter. The hem of the white top just covered the edge of the shorts, and at first glance, every move she made was full of temptation.

  Wen Cheng University majored in psychology, and from Zuo Yu Xi's actions today, it's clear that due to the encounter that night or some unknown transformation, this stunning female director has almost no guard against him. First, she brought him to this extremely private personal residence, and then casually changed into a very sensual outfit. Wen Cheng naturally wouldn't think this was seduction, but rather Zuo Yu Xi subconsciously revealing her private side completely in front of him, which is great, trust being the first step in deepening their relationship.

  Seeing Wen Ze wiping sweat on the sofa, Yu Xixi burst out laughing and walked to the side to turn on the air conditioner. She took two bottles of Coca-Cola from the refrigerator and shook them at Wen Ze, "Drink this?"

  She blushed and said shyly: "Whatever."

  Yu Xi's eyes couldn't hide the faint smile, and he pretended to be angry: "Alright, how long do you want to keep up this cute act? Wen Cheng, do you think I would believe that a boy who can take down thugs with ease and single-handedly apprehend knife-wielding robbers is someone as timid and reserved as you?"

  Wen Qian scratched his head, awkwardly saying: "This... even Zhang Fei is afraid of a needle, I'm most afraid of teachers, and you're our teacher's superior, shouldn't you be more afraid?" Just now when the award was being presented, Wen Qian didn't mind that the presenter had announced her position.

  Zuo Yuxi leaned on the refrigerator door and laughed with a back-and-forth motion, "The leader is also human, you see if sister has anything more than you, what's there to be afraid of?"

  Wen Cheng thought to himself, indeed there was something more, but everyone had their own strengths and weaknesses. In his heart, he actually referred to himself as "ge ge" (older brother).

  Since it couldn't be put down anymore, Wen Ze didn't see the outside, jumped up from the sofa, came to the refrigerator, bent over, and drilled under Xiyu's armpit from the left.

  Zuo Yu Xi let out a soft "ah" and took a few steps back, his face slightly displeased. He saw Wen Jian, who seemed completely carefree, rummaging through the refrigerator. His broad shoulders and sturdy back, although not robust, gave off an air of maturity, but at the end of the day, he was still just a child.

  Zuo Yuxi shook his head and smiled, tapping lightly on the back of his head with his fingers, scolding: "Mischievous little monkey, don't mess up sister's things."

  Wen Qian turned around, handed a bottle of Coca-Cola to Lin Yu Xi and said in an annoyed tone: "Women should drink less soda like this carbonated beverage, it's easy to get fat. Good intentions are not rewarded, thinking about you and getting beaten up..."

  Yu Xi took the mineral water and touched her warm forehead. The two looked into each other's eyes, which were clear enough to reflect each other's images, and there seemed to be a kind of inexplicable warmth flowing in their hearts, making them smile at each other.

  This round of wrestling brought the two closer, Zuo Yuxi's unattractive legs curled up on the sofa across from him, completely disregarding how much temptation this pose had for Wen Qiang. Uncle almost used all his strength to barely control his eyes, and for a man as mature physically and mentally as he was, it was a kind of painful torture.

  The two of them quietly drank their beverages for a while before Zu Yu Xi suddenly said: "That night, thank you!"

  Wen Qian lowered her head and said softly: "No need to thank me, anyone who encounters such a thing will not stand by idly."

  Zuo Yuxi shook her head, her beautiful eyes gazing at the ceiling, her melodious voice sounding cold and desolate. "Want to know how that person is doing?"

  She hesitated for a moment, and then sighed softly: "Actually, I don't dare ask, nor do I want to know..."

  "In fact, I should thank you, not just for saving me from humiliation, but also for reminding me, so that things didn't get out of hand." Zuo Yuxi suddenly turned bitter, "Because my father is Zuo Jing, as his daughter, even if I couldn't help him, I absolutely cannot tarnish his reputation."

  Wen Jian's heart skipped a beat, but her face remained expressionless. So that's how it is, she had thought that Zuo Yuxi was able to become the deputy director at such a young age, and must have a remarkable background, but she hadn't expected that her father was actually the former municipal party secretary, Zuo Jing. Ha! The officialdom of Qingzhou really doesn't stand on ceremony, promoting talent without avoiding relatives!

  Zuo Jing, Zuo Jing! Secretary of Lingyang Municipal Committee Zuo Jing!

  Her warm eyes slowly narrowed.

  "That man had his legs broken and will never be able to stand up again, nor will he ever bully women again. Isn't that fair?"

  Zuo Yuxi didn't know why he wanted to tell Wen Chen all these things, it seemed effortless to say them out loud, no need to be on guard, no need to waste mental energy, everything was so natural.

  "Right!"

  That man deserved to die, but Wen Li couldn't help feeling a chill. In this world, being powerless is pitiful, and not having enough power is even more pitiful. But the most pitiful thing is these small pawns controlled by others. Behind this incident, the small-time hoodlum might be the smallest role, but in the end, he's still the one who pays the biggest price.

  Thinking of his father in the municipal party committee, thinking of this life again not willing to look up at Gu Wenyan's hateful face, Wen Jian finally made up his mind, put aside the concern that might lead to self-immolation, and said in a low voice: "If I'm right... That person should have come for you on purpose that night."

  Zuo Yu Xi suddenly sat up, her pretty face full of shock: "What?"

  "A plot!" Wen Jie said calmly, "That night's incident wasn't just that person happening to pass by and being overcome with lust. I reckon, he was after you all along."

  Then Wen Ze told Zuo Yu Xi about the doubts he had discovered, and after finishing, he sighed bitterly: "I thought you would take that person away and ask something out of him, but apparently you didn't..."

  Zuo Yu Xi's eyes were icy cold, "I handed the person over to Lao Jiu and didn't ask again... That person didn't say anything."

  "That's natural, if I don't speak up, I'll lose a leg; if I do, I might lose my life." Wen Jian's expression was calm and his tone of voice didn't seem like that of a teenager.

  Zuo Yuxi got up and walked back and forth in the room several times, her delicate face changing expressions, as if there was something difficult that made it hard for her to make a decision, and also seemed to be weighing the pros and cons. Wen Cheng lowered his head, not saying a word.

  After a long time, Zuo Yuxi suddenly turned around and smiled, looking at the warm and jade-like young man on the sofa: "Wen Cheng, you are indeed very different!"

  He looked up at the sky and let out a hearty laugh, saying with a humble tone: "It's nothing special, I'm just a bit more handsome than usual."

  Zuo Yuxi pointed at him and burst out laughing, with a cold glint in his eyes.

  Since someone wants me dead, I won't let you live either!

  In official circles, sometimes taking a step back can lead to a broad and clear horizon, but other times taking a step back can lead to irreparable consequences.

  Zuo Yu Xi has no way out!

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