Chapter 566 What is a good thing

Chapter 566 What is a good thing

Qi Tongwei's eyes instantly turned red, and tears burst out uncontrollably. His shoulders trembled slightly, and the thoughts and guilt that he had buried deep in his heart surged like a tide. "Teacher, I... I really miss home and my sons. During my days in the countryside, I was busy every day, trying to forget the past, but every time when it was late at night, their faces would appear in my mind."

Gao Yuliang felt sorry for Qi Tongwei. He sighed softly, "Tongwei, the emotional bond of family is hard to break. Although you have made mistakes, it is normal for you to miss and care about your family. There may be many conflicts and estrangements between you and Liang Lu, but the children are innocent."

Qi Tongwei choked up and said, "Teacher, I know I am sorry to Liang Lu and the children. In the process of pursuing power, I lost myself and neglected the warmth of my family. Now in this remote place, I realize the preciousness of family affection. I often think that if I could stick to my original intention and not be blinded by desire, perhaps our family could still live happily together."

Gao Yuliang patted Qi Tongwei on the back and said, "Tongwei, the past cannot be changed, but you can make amends from now on. You can try to communicate with Liang Lu and express your regret and longing. As for the children, you can also let them know through letters or other means that you care about them and that they always have a place in your heart even though they are far away from home."

Qi Tongwei wiped away his tears: "Teacher, I'm afraid they won't forgive me. I've done so many wrong things and brought shame upon them. Liang Lu's father, Liang Qunfeng, once had high hopes for me, but I failed him. I'm in this village, as if I'm escaping from reality, but escaping can't solve any problems."

Gao Yuliang said earnestly: "Tongwei, whether to forgive or not is not in your control, but if you don't try, you will never have a chance. You must face your past bravely and take due responsibilities. During your time in the village, you can also reflect on your life and pass on these insights to the children, so that they can learn from you, cherish life, and stick to the right path."

Qi Tongwei nodded silently: "Teacher, I will try to do it. I don't want the children to be negatively affected by my mistakes. I hope they can grow up healthily and become responsible people with conscience."

Gao Yuliang looked at Qi Tongwei with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Tongwei, this is also part of your self-salvation. Your education career in the countryside can not only influence the children here, but also serve as a bridge for you to reconnect with your own children. You can incorporate your thoughts about your family and reflections on the past into your teaching, so that more children can benefit."

Qi Tongwei raised his head and looked into the distance: "Teacher, I will work hard to make myself better. I want to make some achievements in this village, let my family see my changes, and give myself the courage to face them. Although the world is cruel and I have made unforgivable mistakes, I don't want to give up the last hope."

Gao Yuliang said with relief: "Tongwei, as long as you have this determination, there is still hope. You must believe that time will slowly heal all the pain, and as long as you insist on walking on the right path, there will always be a turning point. You use sweat and hard work to water the seeds of hope in this rural land, not only for your own salvation, but also for the reunion of your family and the future of those children."

Qi Tongwei took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "Teacher, thank you for your guidance. I will turn this longing into motivation to move forward and go all out in rural education. I look forward to the day when I can return to my family with a brand new attitude. Even if I can only see the children's smiling faces from a distance, I will be satisfied."

Gao Yuliang smiled with satisfaction, with a rare sense of ease in his eyes: "Tongwei, I am very pleased to see that you have such awareness now. You can recognize your own problems and are willing to work hard to change them. This is a good start. In the hardships of this village, you gradually found your lost original intention, which is more important than anything else."

Changing the subject, Gao Yuliang's face showed a trace of worry and helplessness again: "Alas, in comparison, Liang Ping is giving me a headache. He is too upright and even a little inflexible. In his world, it seems that only black and white exist, and he completely ignores the various complex relationships and underlying rules in the officialdom."

Qi Tongwei frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "Teacher, Liangping has always been upholding justice and investigating corruption. Isn't this a good thing? Why do you evaluate him like this?"

Gao Yuliang sighed softly and said slowly: "Tongwei, you only see the surface. In the officialdom, how can one act so recklessly? He has been blindly investigating, affecting the interests of too many people. Not only has he brought himself countless troubles, but he has also plunged the entire officialdom into turmoil. He thought he was upholding justice, but in fact he was disrupting a delicate balance."

Qi Tongwei nodded thoughtfully: "Teacher, I understand. The officialdom is not a simple place where good and evil are clearly distinguished. It requires more trade-offs and compromises. But Liang Ping may just want to completely eradicate corruption and restore a clean and honest officialdom."

Gao Yuliang shook his head: "His idea is correct, but his approach is not advisable. He doesn't know how to be roundabout and doesn't know how to take the overall situation into consideration. He will only end up with bruises all over his body if he charges into battle recklessly like this, and may even implicate many innocent people. I have tried to persuade him many times, but he simply won't listen and still does what he wants."

Qi Tongwei was silent for a moment, then said, "Teacher, what should we do now? Will Liangping be in any danger?"

Gao Yuliang's eyes flashed with a gloomy look: "I have tried my best. He is now deeply entangled in various forces. Whether he can get out of it unscathed depends on his own luck. I have completely given up on him. He is like a runaway train. No one can stop him from rushing towards unknown dangers. And you, Tongwei, you must learn from his lessons, settle yourself down in this village, use wisdom and patience to realize your own value, and don't repeat his mistakes."

Qi Tongwei said firmly: "Teacher, I will. I will not act impulsively like before. I will walk on this road of redemption step by step."

Gao Yuliang patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder and said, "Very good, Tongwei. You can develop here with peace of mind. I will also give you some support and help when appropriate.