Chapter 843 Getting deeper and deeper
He was sinking deeper and deeper into the vortex of power. In order to gain the upper hand, he had to go against his principles and curry favor with the powerful. Today, he is no longer the innocent boy he used to be.
In this quiet night, Qi Tongwei was having a fierce struggle in his heart. He was thinking about his life and the direction of the future. He was unwilling to spend his life in mediocrity and helplessness, but he didn't know how to break the current predicament. He longed to fight and struggle for his beliefs and ideals like in his dreams, but the shackles of reality bound him tightly.
After an unknown amount of time, Qi Tongwei finally fell asleep. In his dream, he returned to the mysterious village. Xiaohu and the villagers were holding a grand celebration in the square. They were cheering, jumping, and celebrating their victory. Qi Tongwei also joined in and shared the joy with everyone. Suddenly, a phone rang, and Qi Tongwei suddenly woke up from his dream. He opened his eyes and looked at the dark room, feeling lost.
He picked up the phone, it was a call from the company. The leader's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Tongwei, there is an urgent task, come to the company immediately." Qi Tongwei hung up the phone, got up and got dressed. He looked at Liang Lu and the children who were sleeping soundly, and felt a pang of sadness in his heart. He walked out of the room quietly, closed the door, and stepped into the night.
Walking on the quiet street, Qi Tongwei's heart gradually calmed down. He knew that life had to go on. No matter how beautiful the dream was, he had to face reality. He took a deep breath, quickened his pace, and walked towards the unit. On this seemingly ordinary night, a seed of change was planted in Qi Tongwei's heart. He didn't know when this seed would sprout, but he believed that one day, he would find his own direction and find himself again, full of passion and faith.
As time went by, Qi Tongwei worked harder and harder. He began to try to find new breakthroughs within the system, no longer limited to his father-in-law's connections and relationships. He actively participated in some livelihood projects and worked hard to do practical things for the people. In this process, he gradually regained some of his former sense of accomplishment.
Liang Lu also noticed the changes in Qi Tongwei, and she began to take the initiative to care about her husband's work and life, and the relationship between the two gradually eased. The children grew up happily in such a warm family atmosphere, which brought a lot of warmth and comfort to Qi Tongwei.
Although that dream has gone away, it has become a permanent motivation in Qi Tongwei's heart. Whenever he encounters difficulties and setbacks, he will think of himself in the dream, and think of that bravery and determination. He knows that life may not have the fantasy adventures in dreams, but as long as there is faith and pursuit in the heart, ordinary life can also bloom with different brilliance.
On a sunny weekend, Qi Tongwei brought his family to a suburban park. The children were running and playing happily on the grass, and Liang Lu was sitting on a bench nearby, with a happy smile on her face.
Qi Tongwei stood not far away, looking at the warm scene in front of him, his heart full of emotion.
The breeze blew gently, bringing the fragrance of flowers and plants, and also stirred Qi Tongwei's heartstrings. He slowly walked to Liang Lu and sat down. Liang Lu turned her head, looked at him gently, and said softly: "Tongwei, I see that you are in a much better mood recently, and your work is going well. I am really happy."
Qi Tongwei nodded slightly, looking into the distance, but his thoughts drifted back to the distant past. "Liang Lu, you know what? I remembered my childhood in the countryside. Although we were poor at that time, we lived a stable life every day."
Liang Lu looked at him with interest. "Oh? Tell me about it quickly. I've never heard you say that before."
Qi Tongwei fell into memories and said slowly: "At that time, my family was poor and we couldn't even have enough food. One day, I followed my friends in the village to dig wild vegetables, which were our family's life-saving food. We searched all over the mountains and the sun was very strong, making me dizzy." He paused, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, "Just when I was tired and hungry, I found a big melon in a patch of grass. The melon was big and round, and it was shining attractively in the sun. I was so happy at that time that I carefully picked it up, as if I was holding a rare treasure."
"Then what?" Liang Lu asked curiously.
"I ran home and gave the melon to my father. He looked at the melon with surprise and satisfaction in his eyes. At that time, it was a great happiness to be able to eat a bite of melon. My father cut the melon into several pieces, and our family sat together and ate it with relish." Qi Tongwei's eyes were full of nostalgia, "That was the happiest day of my childhood."
Liang Lu listened quietly, and had a deeper understanding of Qi Tongwei's past. She gently held Qi Tongwei's hand and said, "Tongwei, thank you for telling me this. I can feel how difficult it was for you when you were a child."
At this time, Liang Lu thought of her father Liang Qunfeng. "Tongwei, I remember when my father was young, he was just a small leader, but he was very serious and responsible in his work. I remember one time, he didn't go home for several days and nights for a project, and when he came back, he was much thinner."
Qi Tongwei listened to Liang Lu's story and had a new understanding of Liang Qunfeng. In the past, he always felt that Liang Qunfeng was the source of pressure in his career and someone he had to please, but he never really understood him.
At this moment, Qi Tongwei's cell phone suddenly rang. He looked and saw that it was a call from Gao Yuliang. Qi Tongwei frowned slightly. The relationship between him and Gao Yuliang has always been very delicate. In the ups and downs of officialdom over the years, they are both teachers and students, and they have conflicts of interest.
"Hello, teacher." Qi Tongwei answered the phone with a hint of respect in his tone.
"Tongwei, I heard that you have been doing a good job on people's livelihood projects recently." Gao Yuliang's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"It's all thanks to your teachings, teacher. I just did what I should do." Qi Tongwei responded politely.
"Well, it's a good thing that young people are ambitious. However, the officialdom is complicated, so you should not be tripped up by trivial matters." Gao Yuliang said with a hint of meaning.
Qi Tongwei knew that Gao Yuliang was reminding him not to get carried away by some small achievements, and not to deviate from their previous "track". But now Qi Tongwei has a new idea in his mind.
"Teacher, I understand. However, I think as officials, we should do more practical things for the people." Qi Tongwei said courageously.