Ordinary World: Starting with a divorce from Tian Runye

The distance from the cultural center to the county revolutionary committee usually takes only seven or eight minutes by leisurely bike ride.

Li Xiangqian pedaled like he was out of his mind today, speeding all the way.

The poplar leaves on both sides of the street rushed past him. Several children who were playing by the roadside were startled by his speed and jumped to the side. They stood up and started cursing at Li Xiangqian, who was speeding away, in their childish Yuanxi accents.

Li Xiangqian didn't care.

He wasn't worried about Du Zhengxian, but rather about Li Dengyun.

In the original novel, Li Dengyun was the kind of person who would give up his position as the top official of Yuanxi County for his son. If Li Dengyun knew that someone was doing this to Li Xiangqian, he would probably step on the gas and head straight to Huangyuan.

On the surface, regardless of the official stance, the general public certainly praises Huang Yuan's literary and artistic approach of daring to say no to power. Even if Miao Kai directly submits a report to the provincial level and dismisses Li Dengyun, most people will only applaud. Not only will he lose his position, but he will also be unable to shake off the stigma.

My dearest father, please don't act impulsively.

As Li Xiangqian rode, he silently chanted in his mind, turning his old-fashioned bicycle into a violent motorcycle.

When he passed through the crossroads, the county's only traffic policeman raised his arm to tell him to slow down, but Li Xiangqian ignored him and made a sharp turn, leaving a long rut on the yellow earth with the tires of his old bicycle.

The police officer shouted from behind, but before he could hear what was being shouted, Li Xiangqian had already rushed to the gate of the county revolutionary committee compound.

I just arrived at the gate of the courtyard.

Then they heard Li Dengyun's furious voice.

"Hey, you son of a bitch, don't you dare stop me!"

Li Dengyun's voice echoed throughout the entire courtyard.

"I'm going to Huangyuan right now to ask those leaders in the prefectural committee who's blinded by utter nonsense to frame my son like this!"

"Old Du is right here. Ask him. He was the one who approached me first, saying he wanted to transfer Xiangqian to the cultural center. How did it become my arrangement?"

"You think my son wanted to go to some damn cultural center? I had to swallow my pride and ask him, forcing him to go."

"Old Du, don't you think so?"

Li Dengyun's voice boomed like thunder, echoing throughout the courtyard.

Clerks, staff, and typists in the office building all poked their heads out of their office windows, looking at the courtyard with surprise.

Li Dengyun strode towards the jeep parked in the yard, while Feng Shikuan bent over and grabbed Li Dengyun's arm tightly.

"Comrade Dengyun! Comrade Dengyun! Be mindful of the impact!"

As he spoke, Feng Shih-kuan awkwardly turned his head and looked around.

"Affect my ass!"

Li Dengyun swung his arm.

"At worst, I'll just go home and go fishing and gardening!"

"So what if they're leaders of the prefectural committee? They're all just two people with one head, who's afraid of who?"

Li Dengyun was also stubborn, and Feng Shikuan couldn't hold him back at all. He was dragged by Li Dengyun and slid along with his two feet on the ground.

Seeing that Li Dengyun was about to grab the jeep door, Feng Shikuan quickly shouted to Du Zhengxian, who was standing helplessly to the side, "What are you looking at? Help me hold Comrade Dengyun back."

Du Zhengxian quickly took two or three steps forward, and stood in front of the jeep door.

"Director Li, please calm down! This matter needs careful consideration!"

Li Dengyun pointed a finger directly at the tip of Du Zhengxian's nose.

"Old Du, you're coming with me to Huangyuan! You're a witness! Be a witness for me! I, Li Dengyun, am indebted to you!"

Du Zhengxian's back was pressed against the scorching hot Jeep door. The tin was so hot from the summer sun that it could be used to bake pancakes.

"Director Li... the leaders of the prefectural committee must have been misled. We can explain it clearly over the phone."

"Those people are as cunning as monkeys! Could they really be fooled?"

Li Dengyun's voice came up again.

Feng Shih-kuan and Tu Cheng-hsien, both seasoned veterans of the system, couldn't bear to hear such lewd remarks. Feng Shih-kuan blushed and quickly waved to the surroundings.

"Get back to your posts! What are you looking at? Can't you see Comrade Deng Yun has had a bit too much to drink?"

Several heads shrank back, but immediately poked out again.

At this moment, Tian Fujun ran down the steps of the office building.

Feng Shih-kuan, as if grasping at a lifeline, pulled Tian Fu-jun over.

"Comrade Fujun, you two are relatives. Quickly try to persuade him!"

Tian Fujun glanced at Feng Shikuan, then at Li Dengyun, and spoke.

"Comrade Dengyun, let's get this straight first. Going to Huangyuan like this will only vent your anger and won't get you anywhere."

Upon hearing this, Li Dengyun became furious.

"You, Tian Fujun, you even spoke well of me in front of Xiang Qian. You're quite the relative, aren't you? Hiding behind and trying to reason with me when it really matters, is that it?"

Feng Shih-kuan and Tian Fu-jun exchanged a glance.

Both of them could see the awkwardness in each other's eyes.

Li Dengyun flung his hand away.

"If none of you care, then I'll go by myself! Old Du, get out of the way!"

He suddenly shoved Du Zhengxian away.

Du Zhengxian lost his balance and staggered two steps after being pushed.

Li Dengyun's hand grabbed the car door handle, just about to open the car door.

"dad!"

A loud shout came from the courtyard gate.

Li Xiangqian ran over quickly before even parking his car properly.

Li Dengyun paused in his movements.

Everyone turned their heads.

In the courtyard of the county revolutionary committee, everyone's eyes were fixed on Li Xiangqian.

Li Dengyun was still holding the jeep door handle when he saw Li Xiangqian running over. He was puzzled at first, then stunned.

"You little rascal, what are you doing here?"

Li Xiangqian glanced at Li Dengyun, then turned to greet Feng Shikuan and Tian Fujun.

"Director Feng. Uncle Fujun."

Feng Shih-kuan paused for a moment, then nodded slightly to Li Xiangqian.

Tian Fujun also gave a slight nod in return.

Li Xiangqian turned around and saw that Li Dengyun's hand was still tightly gripping the car door handle.

"Dad, I know you're anxious. Please don't panic."

"I'm not in a hurry? If I'm not in a hurry, who is?"

Li Dengyun's voice rose again.

"You idiot, what do you know? This matter must be dealt with as soon as possible!"

"What should we do?"

Li Xiangqian answered very quickly.

"It's already been published in People's Magazine. Even if you go and smash up the editorial office of Huangyuan Literature, it won't make a difference."

Li Dengyun was breathing heavily through his nose and shook his arms forcefully.

"You don't understand. You're still young. Huangyuan Literature and Art wouldn't dare to do that. It must be the prefectural committee pulling the strings."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the people in the courtyard became awkward and complicated.

Feng Shih-kuan stared at the ground, pretending not to hear.

He was the top leader of Yuanxi, and he had to be responsible for everything in Yuanxi. If a dignified deputy director of the Yuanxi County Revolutionary Committee acted like a rural commune member and went to the Huangyuan Prefectural Committee to make a scene, Li Dengyun would be willing to go all out, but Feng Shikuan still had a sense of shame.

Now is a critical moment for progress, and any problem will be seized upon as a minor flaw.

Li Xiangqian also looked embarrassed.

Where is the promised political wisdom? Where is the maturity and composure?

Li Xiang took half a step forward, standing between Li Dengyun and Tian Fujun, and spoke softly but firmly.

"Dad. Whoever it is, it's already happened."

He paused for a moment, then softened his tone.

"I believe the leaders at the prefecture and county levels are all capable people who understand right from wrong. They will definitely investigate thoroughly."

After speaking, he turned his head slightly to look at Feng Shih-kuan.

"Director Feng is a reasonable and understanding leader. He will definitely make things clear with the Huangyuan Prefectural Committee."

Feng Shih-kuan's body stiffened for a moment.

Good guy.

He looked at Li Xiangqian's young face and felt a strange, indescribable feeling.

Li Dengyun's son is indeed very clever and insightful.

Without considering the consequences, they praise themselves excessively, and they can't even refute it.

Li Dengyun snorted coldly.

"Hmph. You're still too young."

He glanced at Feng Shih-kuan sideways.

"He pulled your dad because he was worried your dad would hinder his career advancement. Others are about to get their promotion orders."

Feng Shih-kuan blushed.

"Forehead……"