Chapter 845 A lot of pressure
Qi Tongwei did not back down, he decided to take the initiative.
He collected some evidence of the official's violations of laws and disciplines and reported it to the higher authorities. After investigation, the official finally received the punishment he deserved.
After this incident, Qi Tongwei's position in the officialdom became more stable, and he also strengthened his belief in serving the people. And the relationship between him and Liang Lu became as solid as a rock in the wind and rain.
On a sunny day, Qi Tongwei brought his family to the suburban park where they had been together before.
The children have grown a lot. They are running and playing on the grass, and their laughter echoes throughout the park.
Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu walked hand in hand along the path in the park, recalling every detail of the past years.
"Tongwei, look, our lives are getting better and better. This is all the result of your hard work." Liang Lu said happily.
Qi Tongwei looked at Liang Lu and said affectionately: "No, this is the result of our joint efforts. With you by my side, I have the courage to persevere."
Liang Lu leaned slightly towards Qi Tongwei, with a gentle smile on her face, and said softly: "Tongwei, our family has been through so many ups and downs. Now that life is better, I just want our family to be together in harmony like this forever. Family love is the most important thing in this world." Her eyes were full of attachment and cherishment for her family.
Qi Tongwei paused and frowned slightly. He looked at the children playing in the distance. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "Liang Lu, I understand what you mean. Family affection is also very important to me. But in my heart, my career ideals are equally irreplaceable. I have been working in the officialdom for many years and have seen too many people suffer. I want to do my best to change all this. I think this is the key to realizing my life value." There was a hint of firmness in his voice, mixed with a little helplessness.
Liang Lu stopped, turned around and faced Qi Tongwei, gently held his hands with both hands, and said seriously: "I know you have ambitions and I know you want to do things for the people. I have always supported you. But think about it, how much effort you have put in for your work over the years, and how much pressure have you endured? Sometimes, I really feel sorry for you. Our family is your most solid backing, and family affection is what will accompany you for a lifetime." Her eyes were full of concern and worry.
Qi Tongwei sighed softly, with a trace of confusion in his eyes: "Liang Lu, I also want to balance family and career, but sometimes it is really difficult. In the big dye vat of officialdom, every step must be taken carefully, and the slightest mistake will lead to a complete failure. Only by constantly working hard and improving my abilities can I gain a firm foothold and do more for the people. I always feel that it is better to rely on myself than on others. Only when I become strong can I realize my ideals."
Liang Lu gently stroked the back of Qi Tongwei's hand, trying to soothe his inner anxiety: "I understand how difficult it is for you, but you can't neglect your family. The children are growing up day by day, and they need their father's company; I also hope you can stay at home more so that the family can be reunited. Career is important, but once family affection becomes alienated, it is difficult to get it back." There was a hint of sob in her voice.
Qi Tongwei's heart was touched. He looked at Liang Lu with guilt in his eyes: "I know I owe too much to this family. It's all thanks to you for taking care of the children and everything at home over the years. But I really can't give up my career. The people in those poor areas are still waiting for my help. I can't back down." He held Liang Lu's hand tightly, as if giving strength to himself and Liang Lu.
At this time, the children in the distance ran over. The youngest son grabbed the corner of Qi Tongwei's clothes and said coquettishly: "Dad, come and play with us." The eldest son also echoed: "Yes, Dad, you haven't played with us for a long time."
Qi Tongwei looked at the innocent smiles of the children, and his heart was warmed. He squatted down and touched the heads of the two children: "Okay, Dad will play with you now." Then he stood up and ran on the grass with the children. Liang Lu looked at them with a relieved smile on her face, but there was still a hint of worry in her eyes.
After playing for a long time, the family sat on the lawn to rest. Qi Tongwei watched the children playing and laughing, and he was filled with emotion. He recalled his hard life in the countryside when he was a child. Although his family was poor, they were full of warmth. Now that he has the ability, he is having a hard time choosing between family and career.
Liang Lu looked at Qi Tongwei who seemed to be thinking about something, and then said softly, "Tongwei, I don't want you to give up your career, I just hope you can spend more time with your family. We have been through so much together, and I don't want our relationship to become distant because of our career."
Qi Tongwei nodded: "I understand, Liang Lu. I will try my best to balance the relationship between family and career. Over the years, I have been too focused on work and ignored your feelings. I will change in the future." His eyes revealed firm determination.
After returning home, Qi Tongwei began to consciously adjust his pace of life. He tried to go home early every day, help the children with their homework, cook and chat with Liang Lu. At work, he also paid more attention to efficiency and arranged his time reasonably, and no longer worked day and night like before.
However, the changes in the officialdom are always unexpected. Qi Tongwei offended a group of people because he insisted on his principles on some projects. These people began to spread rumors behind his back, trying to discredit him, and even wanted to use some means to make him lose his current position.
One day, Qi Tongwei came home from get off work with a very serious face. Liang Lu noticed his abnormality and asked with concern: "Tongwei, what's wrong? Did something happen at work again?"
Qi Tongwei sat on the sofa and rubbed his temple tiredly: "Someone is doing something behind my back and wants to bring me down. They spread rumors that I did something improper in the project."
Liang Lu said angrily: "How could these people do this? You have always been doing things for the people, and they are deliberately framing you!"
Qi Tongwei said with a wry smile: "This is how the officialdom is. The open and covert struggles never stop. But don't worry, I have nothing to fear as I am upright. They can't do anything to me." Although he said so, there was still a hint of worry in his eyes.
In the following days, Qi Tongwei had to deal with the crisis at work while trying to maintain family harmony. He collected evidence everywhere to fight back against those rumor mongers, while also trying not to show his stress in front of his family.