In Cheng Jemin's eyes, Gu Xixi had always been a natural beauty. This girl with a pure and innocent appearance had very good skin, as white as milk, without a single blemish. From the side, it seemed to emit a warm glow. Her long hair, like a waterfall, obediently draped over her shoulders.
Seeing Cheng Jemin come to find her, Gu Xixi ran over to greet him from a distance. The girl was wearing a high-quality plaid skirt today, with a milky white trench coat over it. The hem of the trench coat was about thirty centimeters above the short skirt, creating two layers with a sense of depth. The open front of the trench coat revealed a pink sweater. The sweater was tucked into the short skirt, showing the outline of her waist and her high, firm chest. Looking up, one could see a small, pretty face with skin so white it was unforgettable, evoking endless thoughts.
Cheng Jemin felt a bit excited, his mind seeming to freeze, and a warm current of both sweetness and grievance welled up in his heart. "Xixi, Xixi, this beloved girl who has been on my mind day and night!"
"Look at you, writing your speech so elaborately, can you even read it clearly yourself? What if you get nervous on stage and make a mistake?" Gu Xixi pouted and criticized him.
"Hey, are you even listening to me?" Occasionally looking up, she saw Cheng Jemin staring at her with a dazed look. Her eyes were a bit hazy, and her face was slightly red.
"I heard! I heard!" Cheng Jemin finally couldn't resist, walked up from behind, and hugged her, caressing her hair. His tongue touched her earlobe, and she tilted her head, her face blushing. "You bad guy, stop it, this is the Provincial Party Committee, and there are people on duty!"
Realizing that her defenses had been breached, Gu Xixi forcefully pried open her boyfriend's hands and said breathlessly, "Jemin..."
She softly called out, her tongue not fully accustomed to the sound of his name, and it tangled with the tongue that had entered her mouth. This call might have been only in her heart, sounding very weak and pitiful. She thought she would resist and shout, but it was too late. The moment the event happened, the act of love was tinged with a sense of violence—attack and acceptance.
"Let's not revise the speech anymore. Shall we go for some late-night snacks?" Gu Xixi placed her small hand in Cheng Jemin's palm, her face showing a satisfied smile, as if she owned the whole world.
Although Cheng Jemin was somewhat reluctant, he knew it wasn't appropriate to be too conspicuous here, so he gave in.
Under the night sky, the courtyard of the Provincial Party Committee was still bustling with vehicles, but it was much quieter than during the day. As the two were about to go downstairs, the door of an office opened, and a young man in his twenties walked out.
"Xixi, just getting off work?" The young man greeted her warmly as soon as he saw her.
Gu Xixi frowned slightly at the sight of the young man and said coolly, "Hello, Director Fu."
"Have you eaten? If not, let's go together. Some friends from the Transportation Department are waiting at the Junhao Hotel." The man continued to approach, and only then did Cheng Jemin get a clear look at him. This young man was well-dressed, with high-quality clothing, and his eyes were glued to Gu Xixi, as if he could warm her up from just an inch away. However, Gu Xixi didn't even look at him, radiating a cold, hard aura.
Cheng Jemin instinctively felt that this young man had designs on Gu Xixi!
"Sorry, Director Fu, I have something to do. Thank you for your kindness." Gu Xixi said, squeezing Cheng Jemin's hand and walking down without looking back.
Seeing this, the young man's lips curled into a self-mocking smile. He took a step forward and said to Cheng Jemin, "It's okay, Xixi. Your friend is my friend too. I'm Fu Junjie, a section chief in the Second Comprehensive Department of the Provincial Party Committee. Let's all go together."
"Thank you, but Xixi and I have other things to do, so we won't join you," Cheng Jemin said, aware that when the young man introduced himself, the slight upward curl of his lips seemed to carry a hint of arrogance.
This young man was about the same age as him but was already a section chief. In a county or township, such a position would be enough to govern a region. Although there were many officials of this rank in the Provincial Party Committee, such a young and capable person was truly a rising star.
If it were a genuine friendship, Cheng Jemin would be happy to meet a promising friend, but unfortunately, this person's target was Gu Xixi, and Cheng Jemin felt an instinctive hostility.
"This person is very annoying, don't pay attention to him!" Gu Xixi leaned closer to Cheng Jemin and whispered.
Cheng Jemin affectionately put his arm around Gu Xixi's shoulder and said mischievously, "I'll let him know that Gu Xixi is already taken!"
After a simple and warm dinner, Cheng Jemin reluctantly dropped Gu Xixi off at the entrance of the family compound of the Provincial University of Science and Technology. Watching Gu Xixi turn back to look at him as she entered the compound, Cheng Jemin's desire to win became even stronger.
Although he said he didn't care about Fu Junjie, he knew very well that Fu Junjie would be a formidable opponent. He was confident that he could win Gu Xixi's heart, but what about her parents?
In Xixi's parents' eyes, could he compare to Fu Junjie, who worked in the Provincial Party Committee and had a bright future?
Cheng Jemin, you need to work hard. You need to change this situation as soon as possible. Whether for Xixi or your future, you must change.
Back in the dormitory, Cheng Jemin tossed and turned. He thought about the road ahead. This week, he would be going to the countryside for agricultural support. From the diary, Cheng Jemin realized that this was a good opportunity. For example, a man who worked well in the Labor Department was promoted to deputy director of his department, and some even entered more ideal units.
To become an outstanding agricultural support cadre, this speech was very important. After all, when it came to rewarding contributions, this speech could add a lot of points.
"Respected leaders, comrades, I am Cheng Jemin from the Water Resources Department, and I am honored to..."
Cheng Jemin, dressed neatly, came to the office in the morning light, quickly cleaned up, and then called Gu Xixi. However, Gu Xixi was not in the office but was out on an inspection with her leader.
Just as Cheng Jemin was feeling a bit disappointed after hanging up the phone, the phone rang again. He answered and heard Feng Changhai's low voice, "Brother Jemin, are you in the office?"
"Director Feng, I'm in the office," Cheng Jemin replied. He knew Feng Changhai's character well—deeply calculating and steady. What was going on today? Cheng Jemin suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Jemin, if you have time, come to my office," Feng Changhai said and hung up.
Amidst the greetings, Cheng Jemin entered Feng Changhai's office. Feng Changhai, as always, was impeccably dressed. After Cheng Jemin entered, he warmly poured him a cup of water and said in a low voice, "Jemin, brother has let you down!"
"Director Feng, what's wrong?" Cheng Jemin's heart sank. Could it be that the matter had fallen through?
Although he was uneasy, he remained calm on the surface and asked, "Director Feng, what's the matter?"
"Brother, I've let you down. Your speech as a representative of the agricultural support cadres is probably not going to happen!" Feng Changhai rubbed his head and sighed, "This morning, my friend called and said that the higher-ups have decided to assign it to someone else."
Assigned to someone else? Cheng Jemin felt as if all the bones in his body had been pulled out, his legs went weak, and he was stunned. He and Xixi had prepared for this for several days, and now it was all for nothing because of one phone call. Was it that a jealous God had fallen in love with him and was obstructing every good thing in his life?
At this moment, Cheng Jemin's heart was filled with frustration, but his reason told him that the situation had nothing to do with Feng Changhai. He must not blame him for this.
"Director Feng, this matter was beyond your control. You've done your best for me. If it had worked out, we would all be happy; if not, I still thank you for your efforts. No matter what, you've done your best for me!" Cheng Jemin took out a cigarette and smiled naturally.
Seeing Cheng Jemin's attitude, Feng Changhai felt much more at ease. When he received the news from his friend, he had cursed himself for meddling in something that wasn't his business. Now that Cheng Jemin was so understanding, he felt much better. This young man was worth befriending.
"Brother, I've let you down. Let's have a few drinks tonight!" Feng Changhai said, looking at Cheng Jemin and smiling.
At that moment, Xiao Huang, the office assistant, quickly walked in and said respectfully, "Director Feng, Director Li needs the report."
"Okay, I know." Feng Changhai picked up a document from his desk, stood up, and said to Cheng Jemin, "Brother, wait here for a moment. I'll take this report to Director Li. It's for the main leaders of the Provincial Party Committee, and Director Li takes it very seriously."
Cheng Jemin's eyes quickly glanced at the content of the document, and his heart leaped to his throat!
PS: There was an event at the office today, so the update is a bit late. Sorry! I hope for your continued support, brothers!