iao Zheng said, “Then that's good.” 。At eight o'clock tonight, we'll still meet here. Some other people will be coming too. I'll tell you what to do then. 。"Zhao Yougen downed a mouthful of shochu, th...This really caught Xiao Zheng off guard. 。Before that, when he was in the tea room of Anxian International Hotel, he received a call from Chen Hong. 。Chen Hong said she would wait for him at home. 。 。Chen Hong said that she had just taken a shower and there was a gas smell in the house, asking him to come back immediately to have a look. 。Since this house is a second-hand one, it's not impossible for there to be a gas leak. 。Safety first, so Xiao Zheng hastily ate pineapple fried rice at the tea room's private seat, took a sip of tea, and asked Li Haiyan to inform Xiao Jingyu that he had to leave. 。When Xiao Zheng opened the door, he was prepared to smell gas. 。Unexpectedly, what hit his nose was a sweet fragrance. Xiao Zheng naturally knew it was Chen Hong's usual Lancme perfume scent. Then, a smooth sensation spread over Xiao Zheng's body. 。At this time, Chen Hong was already wearing a black nightgown. Her white arms and smooth legs were all exposed. She leaned against Xiao Zheng and hugged him, her voice filled with joy: "You're back"Xiao Zheng was caught off guard by Chen Hong's actions, and his body reacted. But he suddenly remembered the scene at dinner when Chen Hong wanted to have a toast with Cai Shaohua. All of Xiao Zheng's touch and excitement disappeared at this moment. 。Xiao Zheng, considering Chen Hong's feelings, didn't push her away. Instead, he slowly extricated himself from her embrace and said, "Isn't it a gas leak I'll go check the kitchen and bathroom." 。Xiao Zheng took off his shoes because Chen Hong had stepped on the slippers. He didn't even put on slippers, he walked into the room directly with socks. 。I went to the kitchen and bathroom and sniffed around, but there wasn't any noticeable smell of gas. 。Chen Hong smiled faintly, thinking to herself that she was clever and said: “There's no leak. I just want you to come back sooner.” 。Chen Hong stood behind her, her beautiful long hair shone brightly, cascading over her shoulders. In the light, her ivory-toned skin glistened through her nightgown. 。Xiao Zheng noticed that she seemed to have no underwear on. 。If it were any other time, Xiao Zheng seeing her looking so stunning and alluring would have long since approached her, scooped her up in his arms, and taken her straight to bed for a night of passionate lovemaking. 。

But today he just couldn't muster any interest. 。The root cause of this lies in having a perception of Chen Hong in one's mind. 。It is often said that men are animals who think with their lower halves, but that's based on the premise of a woman who captures a man's heart. 。Once a man looks down on a woman, it's very difficult to win his favor back. Even if you stood naked in front of him, he would only see you as a walking corpse. 。Therefore, many times the relationship between men and women is just so delicate. 。Not all beautiful women are attractive to men. 。At this moment, Chen Hong's body was indeed beautiful, but in Xiao Zheng's eyes, the soul hidden within that body was so ordinary. He no longer had any desire to possess her. 。Chen Hong seemed not to have realized this, deliberately looking down on him and said: "Before, didn't you always want me to give it to you Today, as a reward for the transfer work, I can give it to you, not once, but twice. 。As she spoke, Chen Hong snuggled into Xiao Zheng’s arms like a bird seeking shelter. 。She thought Xiao Zheng would still love her as much as he used to. 。But she never expected that Xiao Zheng would simply walk away from her, dodging her embrace, and then say: "Chen Hong, it's good that you're here today. I have something to tell you." 。"Chen Hong's expression was awkward for a moment, but she quickly adjusted her state and still maintained the smile on her face. "Okay, let's have some wine and food while we chat," she said. 。Chen Hong took Xiao Zheng's hands and led him to their dining table. 。To Xiao Zheng's surprise, there was indeed a bottle of red wine on the table, along with two high-footed glasses, as well as dishes such as grilled steak, stir-fried Chinese broccoli, and caviar. 。He couldn't help but ask, "Where did these come from" Chen Hong replied, "Didn't a Western restaurant open near our apartment building I have their phone number. While I was waiting for you, I had them make some and send them over." 。"A touch of sophistication is Chen Hong's forte. " 。Before, Chen Hong looked down on Xiao Zheng a bit and didn't take him seriously. Naturally, she wouldn't bring out her little bourgeois air. 。Now things are different. In Chen Hong's eyes, Xiao Zheng is now more important than her father. 。His father had never put in any effort to help her get transferred, and even if he was willing to, could he possibly get her into the Municipal Committee Organization Department

Chen Guangming clearly didn't have that kind of influence. 。Therefore, Chen Hong now considers Xiao Zheng more important than anyone in her family. As a result, she is more willing to invest her time and effort in him. 。Looking at this hot steak and red wine, Xiao Zheng's heart couldn't help but soften. 。Chen Hong was considered a well-bred young lady in the county town. She was pampered at home and had hardly ever served anyone else, but today she had specially prepared wine and dishes at home waiting for him. 。Does this count as caring for him

If it were in the past, Xiao Zheng would probably be overjoyed. He had never been treated so warmly by Chen Hong before. 。But now, Xiao Zheng couldn't feel happy at all. Everything felt bland and tasteless. 。

Chen Hong seemed to have also noticed that Xiao Zheng's expression was somewhat indifferent. She hurriedly pressed Xiao Zheng onto the chair, then sat opposite him, pulling out the cork from the red wine bottle and pouring a glass for Xiao Zheng. It could be seen that she had opened the red wine in advance. 。Pouring each person half a glass of red wine, Chen Hong used her chopsticks to pick up a piece of beef that smelled delicious and looked appetizing, placing it on Xiao Zheng's plate: "Today, at the International Hotel, I saw you drink a whole cup of alcohol. You must be hungry now." 。。Chen Hong paused again, raised her glass and said, "Then let's drink." 。I don't feel well after drinking with them earlier, I'll have just a little more with you. 。This is all in the past now, you helped me with my work and got things moving, we should be happy about that. 。“Xiao Zheng didn’t pick up his cup of wine, he shook his head slightly and said, “Chen Hong, let’s not drink for now.” 。I want to have a fresh and light chat with you. 。Chen Hong looked at Xiao Zheng, raised the wine glass in mid-air, and had to put it back on the table awkwardly. She crossed her hands together, like a well-behaved elementary school student, staring at Xiao Zheng with wide eyes: "Okay, you say it, I'll listen." 。"Xiao Zheng closed his eyes, then said: "Chen Hong, I've realized now that we two are probably not a good fit. " 。“Chen Hong seemed to be very surprised, widening her eyes: ‘Why do you say that’ Xiao Zheng said: ‘Look, for your career, you can toast with other men in front of me” 。I really can't stand women like that. 。This time, I helped you get your job transfer approved. Now you can go to the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department as you wished, and formally pursue your life goals. 。Well, this is my parting gift for you, then. 。Chen Hong looked at Xiao Zheng in terror: "What are you talking about! I told you, drinking toasts with people is just a formality!" 。 。“Xiao Zheng scoffed, “You say drinking toasts is just going through the motions, so then sleeping with someone for a promotion or more power, wouldn’t that also be going through the motions” Chen Hong immediately became agitated and said loudly, "How can you say that, Xiao Zheng! I didn't say sleeping with someone is just going through the motions!” 。And, I also have my bottom line. I would never do that to people. 。“Before you also told me, you won’t let others take even a little advantage of you, but in the end you want to have a toast with them; how can I guarantee that when facing a bigger temptation next step, you won’t do something even more out of line”

Chen Hong retorted indignantly, “What have I done that’s out of line Xiao Zheng, you need to back up your words with facts!” 。Besides, that cup of wine wasn't drunk in the end!" Xiao Zheng said, "It wasn't because you didn't want to drink it, but because I solved your job transfer! When you were still my girlfriend, I couldn't bear this >>> 。But after that, when we break up, I won't force you anymore. You are free to drink with whomever you like. 。"

Xiao Zheng! How can you speak like that!" Chen Hong's heart was also exceptionally aggrieved, "What do you think of me" Xiao Zheng thought to himself, I just treat you as a woman who, for her own purposes, can toast with people. 。Kao Xiaozheng, after all, had a kind heart. He didn't want to hurt her too much, so he didn't say those words. He replied, "Chen Hong, for the sake of both of us, it's best we just part ways amicably." 。“Break up nicely” Chen Hong’s round eyes stared at Xiao Zheng. “Our seven years together, could it just end like this Before, when you were struggling in the countryside, my parents strongly opposed us being together, but I insisted. I never once said we were breaking up! Now, just because I have to toast with someone, you want to break up with me!Do you think I wanted to drink that damned toast Didn’t we have no other way at the time Couldn't anyone help us I toasted with others, wasn't it also to ease your pressure This way, things would be resolved, and you wouldn't need to beg anyone! Why can't you understand my thought”After that, Chen Hong’s tears streamed down her face. After a while, she suddenly burst into sobs. 。Xiao Zheng had never seen Chen Hong cry so hard, so sadly. He had only seen her cry during their university years, but it wasn't this heartbreaking. 。It seems she is also quite wronged. 。She is the county magistrate's daughter, she must have never been so heartbroken before, right

Xiao Zheng felt that it was he who made her so sad, and his heart softened even more. 。She wasn't wrong to be upset. Over the past seven years, although he had been struggling, she never suggested a breakup. Isn't that admirable

She said she didn't want to drink toasts with people; she just didn't want to see him begging and didn't want him to be stressed because he couldn't find a way out! These words probably aren't false, either. She's actually thinking about him. 。Given all these reasons, it seems like breaking up now would be a bit too rash. 。Xiao Zheng looked at Chen Hong who was crying, and he seemed to see her back in college. The feelings buried deep in time surged up, Xiao Zheng felt a twinge of reluctance, he said: "Don't cry first, it's better if I don't mention breaking up, right" Chen Hong looked up, a smile appeared on her tear-stained face: "Really" Xiao Zheng nodded. 。Chen Hong said: "I will never drink toasts with people again, I promise." 。“Xiao Zheng also nodded.” 。That night, Chen Hong stayed at Xiao Zheng's place. 。The next day after work, Xiao Zheng had just poured himself a cup of tea when the desk phone rang. Xiao Zheng walked over and picked up the phone. 。A woman's voice came: "Is this Mayor Xiao" Xiao Zheng found the voice a little familiar: "It's me" 。“I have something I want to talk to you about.” 。"Xiao Zheng woke up alertly: “You are... Lin Xiaofeng”t just come to the village and town again, making things even more difficult. 。“That's also true,” 。Then we'll just wait for Bureau Chief Xu's call. 。“Gao Zhengping laughed and said, “You wait for Xu...