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Chapter 120 The Master's Wife is Harassed
Wu Zhiyuan was somewhat surprised, not expecting Xu Yunxi to bring up this topic again.
But looking into Xu Yunxi's eyes, there is only a burning pursuit of art, without a trace of impurity or evil thought.
But Wu Zhiyuan wouldn't agree easily. He believed that Xu Yunxi had no ulterior motives, but he was a man of flesh and blood, not a lecher but also not a saint. If he did something outrageous, would he be able to face Xu Youwei?
So he politely declined, saying, "Yunxi, I absolutely support your artistic pursuits and talent, but didn't we agree on this last time about you being a model?"
Overcoming this mental hurdle won't be a matter of a day or two. But since we made a pinky promise, I won't go back on it.
Xu Yunxi said with a grin, "Brother Zhiyuan, the model issue won't be delayed indefinitely, will it?"
Wu Zhiyuan held up three fingers: "Within three years, how about that?"
Xu Yunxi opened her mouth wide in surprise: "Brother Zhiyuan, are you indirectly rejecting me? Three years is too long, isn't it?"
In the eyes of a true artist, the human body is the most perfect and harmonious of all forms, the ultimate object of aesthetic study, and there's nothing shameful about it. You have to liberate your mind!
Wu Zhiyuan chuckled and said, "Yunxi, it's like asking someone who has never eaten chili peppers to suddenly bite into the spiciest chili pepper. There has to be a process, right?"
Right now, our priority should be our studies. Improving our academic performance is the most important thing, okay?
At that moment, Liu Qingqing knocked on the door.
"Yunxi, is the tutoring session over? You and Zhiyuan should get some rest; you both need to get up early tomorrow!"
"Just finished, Teacher Liu." Wu Zhiyuan stood up and replied with a smile, "Yunxi is very smart, she understands immediately, and today's results were good."
Liu Qingqing smiled and said, "Zhiyuan, thank you for your hard work. Is it alright to sleep on the sofa? Or, Yunxi and I can sleep in the other room?"
"Teacher Liu, really, you don't need to. I'll sleep on the sofa; it's fine."
After washing up, Wu Zhiyuan lay on the sofa, and Liu Qingqing brought him a thin blanket.
It's late autumn, but during this time, the "autumn tiger" is raging, making the days feel like summer while the nights are quite cool.
"Zhiyuan, I'm sorry you had to go through that." Liu Qingqing didn't leave, but sat down on a chair by the sofa. "Yunxi was probably tired; she fell asleep as soon as she got into bed." Liu Qingqing paused, then continued, "Zhiyuan, you're twenty-five this year, right?"
"Yes, Teacher Liu."
Have you considered your personal life?
Wu Zhiyuan was reluctant to talk much about his relationship with Lin Keke, and vaguely replied, "I just started at a new company, and everything is starting from scratch. I want to focus on doing my job well first, and I'll put personal matters aside for now."
"It's understandable for men to prioritize their careers, but they should also seize the opportunity when they meet the right person. There's a girl at our cultural center who I think is quite nice. Would you like to get to know her?"
"Thank you for your concern, Teacher Liu. The Discipline Inspection Commission is just starting out and has a lot of tasks, so I can't spare too much attention for it."
Furthermore, I want to dedicate more effort to helping Yunxi make a final push.
Liu Qingqing, ever perceptive, asked, "Zhiyuan, tell me the truth, do you already have someone you like?"
Wu Zhiyuan smiled, neither admitting nor denying.
Liu Qingqing changed the subject: "You know my sister, Liu Yiyi, right?"
Wu Zhiyuan was startled.
Why did Liu Qingqing suddenly say this?
He had already learned from Xu Yunxi that Liu Yiyi was Liu Qingqing's older sister.
She is the woman who had sex with a middle-aged man in the Qinglongshan Forest Farm and was involved in car sex. She is currently the deputy director of the Highway Department of the Provincial Department of Transportation.
Wu Zhiyuan dared not lie: "I know him, we've met once."
Liu Qingqing, afraid of waking Xu Yunxi, lowered her voice and said, "Zhiyuan, my sister strongly recommended you back then, saying that you have good writing skills, are clever, and have a sense of justice."
She told me how she met you. Sigh, she married the son of a high-ranking official, but they have no feelings for each other, and they're planning to divorce.
"Oh, after your sister got divorced, which man did she marry?"
Liu Qingqing shook her head: "That's unlikely. That person is a senior executive at a company, and his daughter is already in college."
Yiyi is deeply in love with him, but is he truly good to her? I doubt it. He's probably just lonely and looking for other women.
Over the years, I've met all sorts of people and heard and seen a lot.
In this world, men and women cheat for all sorts of reasons, but ultimately, they boil down to just a few.
Liu Qingqing continued, "For some people, the problem lies in the marriage itself; the two people are already sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams, and the marriage exists in name only."
When feelings cool and communication breaks down, if one or both partners don't receive warmth and understanding within the marriage, then even the slightest temptation outside can easily ignite a fire, like dry wood meeting a spark.
This kind of infidelity is a result of a failed marriage, not just a cause; my sister was like that.
Wu Zhiyuan listened quietly. He couldn't understand why Liu Qingqing was talking to him about infidelity so late at night.
Liu Qingqing changed the subject: "But for most people, cheating is not because their marriage is so bad, but because of their own greed, vanity, or dissatisfaction with a mundane life."
Even though they have a virtuous wife and a considerate husband at home, and their lives are stable, they always feel that the scenery outside is better, and that other people's partners are more attractive.
Such people are selfish at heart, lacking a sense of responsibility and reverence for marriage.
What they often seek is not genuine affection, but rather a sense of novelty, excitement, or to prove their charm by conquering the opposite sex.
Liu Qingqing suddenly sighed softly: "Alas, when Youwei was in power, some people would at most offer some flattery and say some meaningless compliments. They might have some thoughts in their eyes, but on the surface they would still keep to their limits and dare not cross the line."
After all, they knew that Youwei was the municipal party secretary, and that offending him would have dire consequences.
But things are different now. Youwei's departure was, in a rather somber manner.
Some people think that since I have no one to rely on, I can be manipulated at will.
I've received several phone calls and messages in the past few days.
Wu Zhiyuan immediately understood that Liu Qingqing had been harassed.
Actually, this is not surprising. Given Liu Qingqing's looks and temperament, it was almost inevitable that she would attract a lot of suitors after losing the protection of power.
He recalled Liu Qingqing's composed demeanor at dinner and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: No wonder she's an actress; she hides her personal emotions so well.
No wonder we talked about these things late at night; it turns out that talking about Liu Yiyi was just a prelude, and the trouble she's currently facing is the real issue.
Wu Zhiyuan asked, "Teacher Liu, who are they?"
Liu Qingqing said calmly, "We all met after coming to Longcheng for various reasons. Some were leaders, and some were businessmen."
Their comments were all pretty much the same: they expressed concern for my current life, lamented Youwei's misfortune, and implied that they could take care of me and wanted to invite me out for tea or a meal.
Wu Zhiyuan said solemnly, "Teacher Liu, you are telling me this because you trust me."
Don't worry, with me here, I will never let you or Yunxi suffer any injustice.
Protecting you is my responsibility, and it is also a solemn promise I made to Secretary Xu.
If they don't stop and become even more demanding, or if you feel anything is wrong or unsafe, be sure to tell me immediately.