The two of them chose to remain silent. Wang Guohua stood up and laughed,""You continue fishing. I'll leave first."
"What do I have to be afraid of? He was just a small clerk who sat on the cold bench. He was assigned to the county party committee in exchange for a place to stay in school.”Wang Guohua sat down next to Zeng Zeguang, not caring if the grass was clean or not.
Zeng Zeguang was stunned by Wang Guohua's angry tone. One had to know how important a place to stay in school was for a farmer's child who grew up in a mountain village. Being able to stay in a big city like Shanghai was no less than a carp leaping over the dragon gate. It was not too much to say that it brought honor to his ancestors.
Zeng Zeguang suddenly felt that his wariness was a little ridiculous. Such a young man who had just graduated from school actually gave him a high level of vigilance.
Zeng Zeguang did not ask or say anything else. Wang Guohua sat quietly at the side, watching the float float up and down without touching the fishing rod. Neither of them cared if they could catch any fish. They just sat there quietly, admiring the golden light on the surface of the pond under the setting sun.
The sky gradually darkened. When the last red rays of the setting sun disappeared, Wang Guohua stood up and left lazily without even saying goodbye. Zeng Zeguang did not stop him. He picked up the fishing rod and left. The investigation was over. Although the final punishment was not decided and Zeng Zeguang had enough freedom of action, no one in Nanshan County seemed to be optimistic about the political future of the county head.
For the next three days, Zeng Zeguang would set up a fishing posture by the pond every evening. Wang Guohua had a tacit understanding to take a walk every day after dinner. He exchanged a few Hongtashan cigarettes for Hongmei cigarettes and finished them. He would accompany Zeng Zeguang and chat a little. Occasionally, he would talk about some fresh gossip that happened in the county party committee's courtyard. He would stay until it was dark and leave.
On the fourth night after their encounter by the pond, when Wang Guohua stood up and was about to leave, Zeng Zeguang suddenly smiled and said,""Little Wang, how's your alcohol tolerance?"
"Not bad!" Wang Guohua's expression was somewhat insincere, implying that he could drink a lot.
"Kid, I'll let you see what a 60-year-old Maotai is today.”
Swallowing his saliva, Wang Guohua stretched out his hand to stop Zeng Zeguang from opening the jar. He snatched the two jars of wine and said like a hen protecting her chicks,"You can't drink this wine!"
Zeng Zeguang smiled as he watched Wang Guohua carefully take the two jars of Maotai and carefully put them back under the bed. When Wang Guohua turned around and saw Zeng Zeguang looking at him, he chuckled and scratched his head."Actually, I'm also quite envious, but thinking about it carefully, this wine might be of great use to you.”
Zeng Zeguang was slightly shocked, but then he secretly laughed at himself for being oversensitive. He was just a young farmer. Even if he had gone to university, what kind of schemes could he have? Moreover, his actions these few days were extremely confidential. How did he know about his private efforts?
Wang Guohua did not stand on ceremony this time. He took the bottle and opened it swiftly. At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Zeng Zeguang said in a dignified manner,"Come in." The door opened and two people came in. The one in front was a waiter holding a big plate, followed by a middle-aged man.
Wang Guohua stood up when he saw this person and said with a respectful smile,""Hello, Uncle Jiang!"
Jiang Gongning was undoubtedly a well-known figure in Nanshan County. No matter who came to Nanshan County to take the helm, they would be polite to this big boss whose fixed assets were said to be no less than five million. The current policy was to put the economy first. Having money meant having status.
Jiang Gongning only felt gratitude and admiration for Wang Guohua. When Wang Guohua saved his only son, Jiang Gongning visited several times to express his gratitude. Wang Guohua accepted the small gifts he brought, and the money was returned regardless of his parents 'reluctance. At that moment, Jiang Gongning saw that this young man had a strong sense of self-esteem.
"Hehe, why is Guohua here?" Jiang Gongning pretended not to know that Wang Guohua was present and nodded politely.
"Old Jiang, what do you mean?" Zeng Zeguang pointed at the Maotai in Jiang Gongning's hand.
Jiang Gongning chuckled." Nothing much. I've been under your care in the past. I'm shameless enough to come and have a drink with you."”
Zeng Zeguang was secretly shocked. He thought that there was no possibility of his matter being leaked. Why did Jiang Gongning, this old fox, seem to know something? Zeng Zeguang would never have thought that Jiang Gongning would appear because of Wang Guohua.
"If you're not afraid of being implicated, then sit down!" Zeng Zeguang was expressionless, indicating that he could accept it.
Jiang Gongning's unexpected appearance made the drinking a little dull. Even though Jiang Gongning tried his best to liven up the atmosphere, Zeng Zeguang didn't give him much face. No matter how much Old Jiang said, the atmosphere was still lifeless.
Jiang Gongning stayed for less than ten minutes before he got up and left. He did not approach Zeng Zeguang when he seemed unlucky. It was unrealistic to think that he could change his impression with a short performance.
Zeng Zeguang didn't say anything to stop him. After he left, he sneered disdainfully and said to Wang Guohua,""This old fox!"
Wang Guohua could hear the dissatisfaction in his voice. He hesitated for a moment before he said,""Uncle Jiang is a businessman. In general, he is a kind person. Compared to the system, Uncle Jiang's caution was nothing.”
"It's not good to be cynical at such a young age!”Zeng Zeguang was convinced. These days, he could feel the cold reception in Nanshan Hotel. In general, compared to some people, Jiang Gongning was indeed kind. Thinking of this, Zeng Zeguang's mood improved a little. To be honest, these few days, he chatted casually with Wang Guohua by the pond. It was the most relaxed time in recent times.
When a person was down on his luck, it was undoubtedly easy to get close to someone who could talk to him. Moreover, Zeng Zeguang felt that Wang Guohua had no desire for him, and the surname Zi seemed to be very indifferent. Thinking of the talent that this kid had shown before, Zeng Zeguang was even more determined to nurture this young man.
"This wine is not bad! He would definitely be able to sleep well at night after drinking it.”Wang Guohua tried to change the topic. Zeng Zeguang was about to start teaching by example, so he felt a little uncomfortable if he was interrupted.
"You brat! Stop drinking!" Zeng Zeguang snorted and interrupted Wang Guohua's action of pouring wine. He said with a serious expression,"Do you dare to ask Jiang Gongning to arrange for a car to go to Provincial City with me tonight?”
The smile on Wang Guohua's face froze. He looked at Zeng Zeguang silently for a while, then stood up and walked out without saying anything. Zeng Zeguang smiled when he heard the door close. He leaned back, lit a cigarette, and enjoyed the short silence alone.
The phone in the room rang. Zeng Zeguang picked up the phone and hummed. It was Wang Guohua. "County Head Zeng, the car is ready. Should I come over to help pack or wait in the parking lot?”
"May I ask, what is your relationship with Old Jiang?”Zeng Zeguang seemed to have returned to the position of the county head at this moment. His tone was calm and unquestionable. If there was something, it was better to ask in advance than to keep it in his heart and say that the long hair would go bad later.
"I saved his son's life, so I'm considered his best friend.”Wang Guohua did not hide anything and gave a straightforward answer.
Zeng Zeguang was silent for a while before saying,"Wait here, I'll be right there."
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