Siheyuan diet for men and women

Chapter 1264 Ex-husband
"I'm sorry, leader."

Xing Yichun welcomed Li Xuewu into the courtyard with a big smile on his face, and explained awkwardly: "This kid told us that you are the only person he knows in the whole capital."

"That's why we had to invite you here..."

"It's okay. I'm taking the kids out to play on the weekend."

Li Xuewu held Li Shu in his arms and walked into the Jiaodaokou police station, smiling and saying, "I came here when I caught up with him. I know him."

"Then I'll trouble you——"

Xing Yichun said awkwardly: "If he hadn't refused to speak, we wouldn't have called you and disturbed your rest."

"What you said is very unorthodox."

Li Xuewu smiled and patted his arm, and asked, "Are you feeling well now?"

"I heard from people in our hospital that the security environment here is the best in this area."

"Hey, it's all because of you and Chief Shen's good foundation," Xing Yichun helped open the door to the hall, and said politely with a smile: "Chief Ji, you are taking me with you, so I will follow the rules and inherit the mission."

“Hahaha——” Li Xuewu laughed and said, “Okay, Xiaoci is doing great. He has the style to be a leader.”

Xing Yichun was already a senior employee when Li Xuewu was also the deputy director of the Jiaodaokou branch.

Always in charge of criminal cases.

He was very capable and motivated. When Shen Fang left, he promoted him to deputy director.

After Ji Yuxiu left, he was promoted to the next level and became the director of the institute.

This morning, when I was playing with Li Shu in the club, I suddenly received a call from him, which surprised Li Xuewu.

"I am not a leader here, I am just one of your soldiers."

Xing Yichun had experience and training, and he spoke fluently. He led Li Xuewu towards the interrogation room and introduced the situation.

The door of the interrogation room was half open, as if waiting for someone to come.

When Li Xuewu came in, Nie Xiaoguang just happened to raise his head.

"I was just saying, who has the guts to ask the police station to call me to pick someone up?"

He held Li Shu and sat on the chair brought by the interrogator. He looked at Nie Xiaoguang who was lowering his head on the interrogation chair and said, "It turns out to be you, kid."

"Dad, the gun—"

Li Shu had a great time today. At the club, her aunt let her try on new clothes and shoes, both of which were made for her.

Originally, Li Xuewu wanted to leave his daughter to Yu Li's care for a while after receiving the call, but Li Shu held on to him and refused to let go, following him wherever he went.

So Li Xuewu brought his daughter out to see the world.

However, Li Shu was not very familiar with the police station and the police, but she was still very curious about the pistol and immediately set her eyes on the pistol on the interrogator's waist.

The interrogator's eyes were filled with embarrassment. He would give the leader's little girl whatever she wanted, except the gun on her waist.

"Be good, wait until daddy finds out why Uncle Xiaoguang came in, then we can go out and play," Li Xuewu coaxed his daughter, and explained to the interrogators in the room with a smile: "Her mother has to go to the General Hospital for training, and there is a little one at home. Her aunt can't take care of it, so I have to take care of her today."

"Hehehe——"

The awkward and tense atmosphere just now disappeared because of Li Xuewu's words, and everyone chuckled at the cute little girl.

Li Shu blinked her big eyes and looked around the room curiously. Even she, a small girl, could feel the pressure here.

"Tell me, what's the reason this time?"

Li Xuewu's eyes fell on Nie Xiaoguang who was peeking at him, and he said, "Since you called me here, you have to give me an explanation."

"I didn't mean to trouble you--"

Nie Xiaoguang lowered his head, his voice getting smaller and smaller, "I just said one casually, who knew they would really dare to call you..."

"So you picked the big one."

Li Xuewu looked at him with amusement and asked, "How did you get in? Who were you with? Did you get beaten?"

"Nothing... He was just a friend of ours..." Nie Xiaoguang lowered his head, embarrassed and discouraged, and said, "I didn't get beaten, but..."

"That shouldn't be—"

Li Xuewu turned to look at Xing Yichun who was standing beside him and asked, "What's the matter? The procedure has been changed. People like this who come in need to be treated with caution first, right?"

"The rules left by Ji are that you can't hit people casually."

Xing Yichun smiled and explained, "Besides, it's nothing serious. It's just a task assigned by the branch office. I want to find him to understand the situation."

"It's just that we found some special situations during our visit."

He gave Li Xuewu a look, then looked at Nie Xiaoguang and asked, "What's the matter, Nie Xiaoguang, do you want to tell this yourself, or should I tell the leader?"

Nie Xiaoguang lowered his head, his fingers clasped on the handcuffs. He probably didn't know what to say, or there was something that was difficult to say.

Li Xuewu should be a special existence in his heart, and the word "respect" best represents this mentality.

He was just talking nonsense, but he didn't expect that the director here actually knew Li Xuewu and really invited him.

How could he say this in front of Li Xuewu?

He called out "Brother Li, Brother Li". He used to uphold the code of conduct for the underworld, but now he has brought disgrace upon the underworld.

"If you ask me, the work done at the grassroots level is not easy either. You can't have a one-size-fits-all approach to everything."

Li Xuewu suddenly spoke up: "To deal with those stubborn elements, we should use some necessary means, otherwise they will think they are Liangshan heroes."

"I just have a bad temper anyway."

He looked at Nie Xiaoguang and said, "If someone like you falls into my hands, I will start with the project first and then talk about other things."

"I have a rule: three sticks will break up the brotherhood. They are all brothers. I have never met a tough guy like him."

"I really don't know anything—"

Nie Xiaoguang knew that Li Xuewu was famous for his cruelty, so he gave Li Xuewu's number as soon as he came in, for fear of being beaten.

But the bottom line is gone and there's nothing he can do. Now he's struggling on how to make it back, but Li Xuewu didn't give him the chance.

"Don't think of yourself as a hero."

Li Xuewu looked at him impatiently and asked, "Why did you tell Comrade Police Officer Cha that I was the only one you knew in Beijing? Where are your family members?"

"Gone. My mother and my eldest brother are gone."

Nie Xiaoguang lowered his head and said in a disappointed tone: "I am the only one left in our family."

"Well, you're single now, right?"

Li Xuewu put his daughter on the ground and let her play by herself. He observed Nie Xiaoguang's expression and asked, "Did the factory come to talk to you?"

People in the room, including Xing Yichun, were not in a hurry to see that Li Xuewu did not get back to the main topic after scaring Nie Xiaoguang.

There are new police officers who don’t know what’s going on with Li Xuewu, but the chief is here, so they have no right to speak.

Those who knew Li Xuewu were even less anxious. As an interrogation expert in the department, it would be easy for him to deal with a small-time scoundrel like Nie Xiaoguang.

At Xing Yichun's signal, everyone in the room stood and watched without saying a word, seizing the rare opportunity to observe on-site and learn seriously.

“The union people talked to me.”

Nie Xiaoguang talked more, but his mood was not good.

He explained to Li Xuewu: "They asked me to go to Gangcheng to work, but I didn't want to go, so no one came to see me anymore."

"Just hang out at home..."

Li Xuewu narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "Where does your living come from? Do you live off your family's savings?"

"Or do you have brothers to support you?"

"No--"

Nie Xiaoguang raised his head and glanced at everyone in the room, then lowered his head again.

This kid was very alert and had already realized the trap of questioning, so he began to resist silently again.

Li Xuewu was not in a hurry. He took the interrogation record and looked at it, then asked, "Have you found a partner? Is it a serious one, or the kind that just messes around?"

"She's not my type—"

Nie Xiaoguang always felt inexplicable psychological pressure when facing Li Xuewu. He couldn't resist such inquiries and answered without thinking.

"She's really not my girlfriend. She just came to my house to play. She was afraid that my bed would get dirty, so she took off her pants."

"Hmm - hehe." Li Xuewu snorted and said, "I haven't heard this version yet. Go on."

"I really didn't touch her—"

Nie Xiaoguang was also a little anxious, as if he was wronged, and took the initiative to defend himself: "I also knew her through a friend. I don't even know her name, let alone where she lives. We were just chatting casually."

"Well, your way of making friends is a bit wild."

Li Xuewu just looked at him and said, "Believe it or not, I'll go over and ask that girl. I guarantee that she'll be able to confess in less than five minutes."

Nie Xiaoguang believed in Li Xuewu's words without a doubt. Li Xuewu was involved in several major cases that occurred at the Red Star Factory and in the city.

Even he himself couldn't stand Li Xuewu's questioning, let alone that girl. His image would be really ruined by then.

He was also unlucky. He had just taken off his pants when the police came into the room. Isn't that a coincidence?

If he didn't know these people from Jiaodaokou Police Station, he would have thought he was being scammed.

The main thing is that this matter between a man and a woman is not a big deal. The police were sent here to ask him about other things. If they caught him, they would use this matter to sue him.

It’s unfair. It’s really unfair.

"I know you're not looking for me," Nie Xiaoguang pinched his fingers in confusion and said, "But I don't know much."

"Come on, stop pretending with me."

Li Xuewu threw the information in his hand onto the interrogation table and said, "Since they have come to you, just confess quickly."

Nie Xiaoguang raised his head and looked at him, moved his lips, then lowered his head and thought for a long time before he began to confess.

"I just happened to catch up."

There is no need to send someone from the local office to ask, let alone remind him. Director Xing just mentioned that this is a task assigned by the branch.

Think about it, how could he not know what he had done?

He said it had nothing to do with him, but if he was involved, it did.

The police station was looking for him, and the branch was looking for Zhang Jianguo.

So, today's matter is still to be asked to Zhang Jianguo.

"That evening……"

"What night? What day of the month?"

Seeing that Nie Xiaoguang began to confess, Xing Yichun waved his hand and signaled his men to start taking notes, and his interrogation work returned to normal.

"On Wednesday night—"

Nie Xiaoguang glanced at Li Xuewu and continued, "Zhang Jianguo found me and asked me to go with him to meet someone. He also said it would be inconvenient to bring other people."

"Is it Yan Shengli's people?"

Xing Yichun asked: "Why did he take you and not them? Does he trust you more, or do you have some special relationship?"

"I have no connection to anything," Nie Xiaoguang said in a low voice, and then continued, "He brought me along because I am not in his circle."

"That night, someone told him that someone wanted to talk to him," he explained, "It was around 7pm. I followed Zhang Jianguo to Baiwanzhuang, the home of a minister's son."

"I only found out later that the meeting between the two sides was a secret meeting."

As Nie Xiaoguang spoke, he pinched his fingers, looking very unnatural.

"The other party is a leader in the old table tennis circle and a big brother-level figure. His name is Zhao Weidong, and the other one is Li Yuanchao."

He spoke more and more fluently, and explained more and more. No need to ask, he just continued to explain the story along the thread.

"Each side brought one person, and I basically didn't say much."

Nie Xiaoguang recounted: "Zhao Weidong was a gentle, warm and sincere person."

"And listening to him speak, you can tell he has a political mind and a high level of thinking."

"He lives in a bungalow. You can tell from the sofas and decorations in the house that his family is very powerful. At least I have never seen that big phonograph."

"As soon as we met, he lit cigarettes and poured water for us. After he asked us to sit down on the sofa, he began to talk about current affairs incessantly, using undisguised language to curse the people in charge."

"He told Zhang Jianguo that we are all victims and we have a common enemy, and we should not do such absurd things that would only make our loved ones sad and our enemies happy."

"During the entire meeting, Zhang Jianguo barely said a word, but kept nodding his head, and was so moved that his eyes even moistened."

When Nie Xiaoguang said this, a look of disdain appeared on his lips, and it was obvious that he had a different attitude and understanding towards this meeting.

"That night, the two sides made an agreement that the leader, Zhao Weidong, would come forward and invite the leading figures from various compounds in the western suburbs to meet with Zhang Jianguo and negotiate peace. From then on, the two sides would stop fighting, put aside their past grudges, and everyone would be friends from now on."

"So?" Xing Yichun asked, "Are you two planning to call it a day and make peace?"

"Tsk..." Nie Xiaoguang lowered his head and chuckled, then asked, "Do you know what Zhao Weidong said to Li Yuanchao later?"

He imitated the tone he had heard and repeated a passage from Zhao Weidong:

"He said that Zhang Jianguo was born in a lowly family, but he was unwilling to live in lowly circumstances. So, what could he do? Fight to the death?"

"He has a razor and a mouth full of blood. He is a street thug. He can only be strong for a while. Can he break through this society?"

"Society is so vast and high."

"The key is that Zhang Jianguo has no more cards in his hand. All he has left is his worthless arrogance and his miserable life."

"Force cannot solve the problem, nor is it a solution. So, if he wants to turn things around and get rid of his low status, he can only make friends, curry favor, and become a vassal."

In fact, Nie Xiaoguang didn't believe what Zhao Weidong said at all.

His father was the deputy director of the Red Star Factory. How could he not have seen such words and expressions? So he didn't believe it at all.

But Zhang Jianguo believed it.

"He said he was a little tired of hiding here and there and being hunted down. Now his status in the underworld is enough for him to survive."

Nie Xiaoguang said in a disgusted tone: "He said that as long as he reconciles with the other party, the gangsters and the old ping-pong players will not interfere with each other, and he will still be the gangster's big brother in the future and can continue to enjoy his current free and easy life."

“Hehehe – hahaha!”

After he finished speaking, he couldn't help wanting to laugh, but his smile turned into a wry one. He shook his head and said with emotion, "Why did I end up following Li Zicheng?"

He couldn't understand, since Zhang Jianguo chose to be a dog, why didn't he agree when Zhou Changli came back to recruit soldiers?

Do you think Zhou Changli doesn't have the status? Doesn't have the generosity? Doesn't have a strong backer, and can't give him everything he wants now?
Haha, Nie Xiaoguang disdains to be a dog for others. If he wanted to be one, he would have been one a long time ago. I guarantee that he would be a better one than Zhang Jianguo.

The reason he followed Zhang Jianguo was, firstly, that he was brave, hardworking and loyal; secondly, Zhang Jianguo cared about his affairs and was willing to help him.

As a result, before he could even get the help, Zhang Jianguo lost his ambition.

Nie Xiaoguang knew who the person behind Zhou Changli was, because he was sitting right in front of him. Otherwise, how could Zhao Laosi have such ability? People in the underworld respectfully called him Master Zhao Si.

With a wave of his hand, thousands of troops rushed out and beat the old Ping Pong players to flee in panic, crying for their parents, which established the reputation of Master Zhao Si in one fell swoop.

Who exactly is Mr. Zhao Si, who has such a great reputation in the world?

Isn't it the doorman in front of you who is coaxing children to play and has a friendly face like Li Erba? Isn't it better to work hard for such a person than to be a dog for those heartless people?
When Nie Xiaoguang came out of the meeting place, he told Zhang Jianguo about this matter, but Zhang Jianguo still insisted that they were conducting a peaceful negotiation.

Most importantly, identity equality.

This is such a fucking joke. When did the people in the old table tennis circle take the troublemaker seriously? Let alone talk about equal status.

He knew clearly that going to meet the man would mean working like a dog for him, so he didn't even dare to tell his brothers and met him in secret. Wasn't it because he was afraid of losing face?

What's the matter? You have to kneel down and act like a dog behind closed doors.

Are you embarrassed to see people because of the barking sound?
That night, the two had a fierce argument on the road. Nie Xiaoguang couldn't win the argument, so he rode away alone.

When he left, he left a message to Zhang Jianguo, saying that he would avenge his father himself and would not trouble his brothers anymore, and he also had no time to serve the powerful.

After listening to Nie Xiaoguang's story, Xing Yichun glanced at the door of the interrogation room. Li Xuewu had already left with the child.

After Nie Xiaoguang's confession went smoothly, Li Xuewu nodded with him and lost interest in listening further.

I am no longer a member of the underworld, and the underworld is no longer the same as it used to be.

Da Zhuang was brave enough to fight for his brothers, and young people nowadays are brave enough to fight for their brothers for their lives.
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Tuesday, March 25th.

The weather has changed from the usual warm weather, and it seems to be a late spring cold snap.

Li Xuewu didn't feel cold when he went out in the morning, but when he came out of the International Hotel, he felt that his clothes were not enough.

"Don't catch a cold—"

He turned around and reminded the beauty-conscious ladies, "This late spring cold is very aggressive. You will catch a cold anytime you want. I won't tolerate you at all."

"Alas, beauty comes at a price."

Fu Caining, who was wearing a short windbreaker, smiled and said, "How does that sentence go? Beauty is freezing, hahaha——"

A long line of cars parked in front of the International Hotel, and among them was Li Huaide’s big red flag, which was requisitioned by Li Xuewu.

The fleet also included ten Volga M24s rented from the club, and including the one from the factory, there were a total of eleven.

Then there was the factory's Hongtu No. 1, including the three that had not yet been delivered to the office management office, a total of four, all arranged in the fleet.

In addition, there are cars brought by units and foreign businessmen, as well as the Red Star Factory's 9-seat Hongyun official car and the Security Department's Antelope, totaling more than cars.

Even such a large fleet can just meet today's travel needs, from the Red Star International Hotel to the Liangma River Pier.

The Red Star Factory organized a trip to Gangcheng and Yingcheng in Liaodong to visit and inspect the two industrial zones. In addition to Fu Caining of Wufenghang, some other heads of joint industrial enterprises and foreign business representatives also decided to join the delegation.

Li Xuewu contacted the Liaodong Office in Beijing in advance, and Deputy Director Hu Ke took the initiative to help connect and contact the heads of the Beijing offices of the two places.

Therefore, in addition to the organization of the Red Star Factory, the heads of the offices in both places will also liaise with the group.

There was a car from the office in the convoy, and Zhao Ershan, director of the Yingcheng Office in Beijing, and Gao Dahai, director of the Gangcheng Office, were in the cars.

The two also reported and communicated with Li Xuewu. Ge Ping, the head of Yingcheng Industry, and Wang Lu, the head of Gangcheng Industry, will greet them at the dock.

How to say it, anyone can see that this time, Red Star Factory invited the God of Wealth to come to its aid. While developing Red Star Factory, it also took care of its sister units.

Whether it is a local government or an enterprise, as long as they actively participate, they will have the opportunity to impress the heart of the God of Wealth. They will have the technology and the funds.

However, many companies and their leaders are concerned about the current situation and dare not make any special arrangements in a high-profile manner, let alone organize any programs.

Therefore, the team was organized to set off from the International Hotel. The convoy was huge and the aura was intimidating, but the windows were closed and they tried to keep a low profile.

More than 30 vehicles were driving on the road at the same time, with Antelope cars painted by the Security Department of the Red Star Factory providing security in the front and back. Many pedestrians on the road had never seen such a specification, and they stopped to watch and talk about it.

Why choose to travel to Steel City and Camp City by boat?
It's simple. With so many people, it would be difficult to organize and ensure safety whether they take a special train or an ordinary train.

It is possible to take a plane, but at that time the Red Star Factory did not have the ability to organize air transportation.

On the other hand, ships not only provide space for conversation, but also offer a certain level of riding comfort, and the scenery along the way is also very suitable.

The key is the constraints on safety and personnel, which can provide a lot of room for development and convenience.

Andrew's Lucky Star is docked at the riverside pier. The main members of the visiting delegation will take this yacht to Steel City and Camp City.

Other organizations and staff had already taken trains to the corresponding cities to prepare for related inspection work and tasks.

It is not easy to organize an inspection team of dozens of people and expect fruitful inspection results and expectations for further cooperation.

Of course, this does not include disguised tour groups.

In accordance with Li Xuewu's arrangements and requirements, the convoy did not take the Red Star Avenue which had already been completed and opened to traffic, but turned to Riverside Street at the intersection where the gas station was located, circled Sanchan Road, and circled the Red Star Factory.

Along the way, you can not only see the Red Star United First Hospital which is under renovation on Riverside Street, the United Industrial School which has been put into use, the workers' new village residential area and commercial area which are under construction, and other cultural projects.

Along Sanchan Road, you can also see the tertiary industrial zone, food industrial zone, and the already built thermal power stations, laboratories, etc. on both sides of the road.

After going around a circle, you will reach Hongxing Avenue. On the right is the factory area of ​​Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, and on the left is the reserved office area and activity area.

This trip was in effect a promotion for the Red Star Factory.

Anyway, everyone is on the bus, so how to go, how to arrange, and what to see are all decided by the Red Star Factory.

The convoy parked in the parking lot of the riverside pier one by one in an orderly manner. There were bursts of door opening and closing sounds.

Most of the people who got off the bus were discussing the Red Star Factory they saw along the way and the construction of the Liangmahe Industrial Zone.

Obviously, all the way out of the city, after reaching the intersection of Liangmahe Industrial Zone and seeing the tall signboard, the buildings and landscape designs along the way became different.

If we have to say what is different, it may be that it is more regular, cleaner, more artistic, and gives people a refreshing feeling after walking out of the square city.

The gray and black city has the color of spring, and there are no big slogans and colorful papers on both sides of the road.

The design of roads and streets is more humane, and the design of drainage, traffic lights, and intersections is more advanced and convenient.

All these made the people on the bus feel the difference of Liangmahe Industrial Zone.

A demonstration zone must look like a demonstration zone. If it remains the same as before, what is the point of calling it a demonstration zone?

Just by looking at the trees on both sides of the road and the green landscape design in the middle of the avenue, one can clearly feel that this is a new type of city.

Red Star Avenue is not very long, only a few kilometers. Building a small micro city there is no big deal for a big country.

But for the industrial pioneers on the train, the Red Star Factory, which has the ability to build a city and dares to put it into practice, is a partner they must take seriously.

At the riverside pier, a farewell procession had already been prepared, with loud gongs and drums, waving red flags, and firecrackers...but there were no crowds.

But the guests have already felt the enthusiasm and hospitality of the Red Star Factory, and it also made the leaders of Gangcheng and Yingcheng in the accompanying team feel the pressure.

The farewell team is so enthusiastic, but the welcoming team is so inactive. Will this cause dissatisfaction among the passengers on the ship?

Therefore, Zhao Ershan and Gao Dahai left notes for the drivers, asking them to report the contents of the notes back to the city immediately after they returned.

The Geely Star ship was loaned to the Red Star Factory by Andrew, and all the crew members have been replaced by people from the Red Star Factory.

Many inspections and checks have been carried out on safety and details to ensure that there will be no problems on this voyage.

This ship of people is worth at least tens of billions of yuan, so Red Star Factory has to be cautious.

According to the design of the yacht, less than 30 people can have a better travel experience, but the main purpose this time is not to travel.

So even if there are more than fifty people on board, they can still have a good riding experience on the yacht.

It's just sitting or lying down, or just strolling. It's always more comfortable than taking a train, and even more comfortable than taking a plane.

It took more than an hour to board the ship and move the luggage. After everyone was on board, the whistle sounded and it was already eleven o'clock in the morning.

Li Xuewu stood in the cabin and joked that if they didn't leave, they could have lunch at the Red Star Factory before leaving.

Of course, it is impossible to have lunch at the Red Star Factory, and the lunch party on the ship is also an important social activity of this voyage.

The main task and goal of Li Xuewu's trip is to introduce representatives from various parties to each other in order to achieve and promote further cooperation.

The water flow in the inland river is gentle and the ship is sailing relatively steadily. The lunch will start after a short rest on board.

Everyone was holding small plates, tasting the delicious seafood provided by the Red Star Factory, holding a glass of red wine in their hands, strolling among the crowd, chatting and laughing.

You can start by talking about the weather, or by introducing each other. There is always a reason for you to get to know each other and then complete the communication.

Li Xuewu knew everyone on the boat, so he introduced Gao Yaqin to everyone.

This is the host and the person in charge of organizing this event. Gao Yaqin also has foreign language skills and gained good recognition during the communication process.

"On the way here, I saw that you were going to build a radio and television building, right?"

Chantal finally found Li Xuewu outside the cabin who was taking a halftime break, and she had no intention of letting him go.

The two of them gently touched the wine glasses in their hands, smiled and said hello to each other.

"That's the plan for now," Li Xuewu explained, "but that building is for the publishing house, so it's called the publishing house building."

"Publishing and radio and television are two different categories of media."

Chantal tidied up the loose hair around her ears. When they left the capital area, the sunlight became brighter. Perhaps it was only in the capital that it was cloudy.

The burgundy hair was very dazzling in the sunlight. The last time he was in the room, the lights were not very bright, so he did not appreciate this beauty.

Women really look better with their hair tied up. Even though twin ponytails can increase attack speed, people like Chantal still need this kind of clean beauty.

"I know these are two different categories, and we have no intention of allowing publishing and radio and television businesses to coexist in the same system for a long time."

He explained: "It is just that the current situation requires it. The relevant industry is not yet very mature and needs a certain amount of time and space to develop slowly."

"But why are you interested in our publicity business?"

Li Xuewu looked at her with amusement and reminded her, "We have strict restrictions and requirements in this regard. There is absolutely no possibility of cooperation."

"You are too absolute—"

Chantal raised her red wine glass, her eyes curved, the corners of her mouth raised in an elegant arc, and said: "Don't we need technology and equipment?"

"Perhaps we can discuss the business related to TV operation," she said, as if deliberately seducing Li Xuewu, "We are old friends, so the price will naturally be more suitable. You have also seen our sincerity."

Of course Li Xuewu saw the sincerity and even touched it, which can be said to be very great.

“It’s too early. The station has only been operating for a year.”

Li Xuewu smiled and said, "Wait two years, when our TV ownership increases, we will definitely give priority to cooperating with the Santaya Group."

"That'll take some time—"

Chantal rolled her eyes and looked towards the village on the river bank. She seemed very dissatisfied with Li Xuewu's excuses and rejection.

“You have to have confidence in our development.”

Li Xuewu tapped the wine glass in his hand against the railing and said confidently, "Within ten years, we will definitely buy TV operating equipment from you."

"Well, this deal will have to wait ten years?"

Chantal turned around and headed towards the cabin. She raised her hand holding the wine glass and gestured to Maggie Roman, the cultural attaché of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was standing in the living room chatting with someone. She asked Li Xuewu, "How is she?"

"Huh? How about what?"

Li Xuewu looked at her in surprise and asked, "Are you asking me about Miss Maggie's character, or her work, or..."

"How's she in bed?"

Chantal never stops until she says something shocking. The questions she asked were like a loud thunderclap, which shocked Li Xuewu to the point that he was crispy on the outside but tender on the inside.

"Well, your question is quite novel," he said with a smile, "I'll go ask for you later and see what Miss Maggie says."

"Do I need to ask her?"

Chantal looked at Li Xuewu and said with a meaningful smile: "In my mind, you are a gentleman who dares to act and take responsibility."

"She is a lady, how dare I slander her innocence," Li Xuewu shook his head helplessly and said, "Even if you belittle and insult me, I cannot shamelessly talk about things that have never happened. This is immoral."

"Hehehe——"

Chantal chuckled and didn't comment, but didn't ask any more questions.

"I have something in my mind that I want to ask you for advice," she said, leaning on her arm, her wine glass swaying slightly, "You are a wise and thoughtful person."

"It has nothing to do with my life. Maybe you can give me a correct answer."

"About life or ideals?"

Li Xuewu said with a smile: "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to talk about this topic at this time?"

"Hush—listen to me."

Chantal looked dazed, and shushed Li Xuewu in a domineering manner, then began to speak: "My husband's term in the mainland is about to end."

"From what I have learned, Paris is very dissatisfied with his work. There are even reports that relevant departments are investigating him."

She pursed her lips and continued, "You may be familiar with our administrative system. Once an employee is fired, he will face the most difficult time in his life, especially someone like him who is idle, greedy and lustful."

"He won't be able to get any job, and he won't be able to survive in the company. He might just stay at home and wait for death for the rest of his life," Chantal shook her head slightly and said, "Or maybe one day a big shot will suddenly remember him and give him a job, and send him, who has already compromised, to a city in the world."

“As for me, I own the business I have now.”

She looked at Li Xuewu and said, "In order to reasonably avoid the risk of investigation, all the shares are in my name, including real estate and other capital."

"We have two children and although we were a happy family before, he has been actively seeking help and struggling recently."

"But..." Chantal paused, pursed her lips, and then continued: "He is forty-nine years old, and I am only thirty-one."

"He will be fifty next year, and his life is probably over. No important person will remember him anymore," she shook her head slightly and said, "and he is depressed. His time is getting shorter and shorter, and he seems to be in pain."

"Of course, you also know about the stupid things he did behind my back. I don't care about them, but for the children... a business without political protection is like a child walking in a downtown area with a large piece of gold."

Chantal let out a long sigh, took a big sip of wine, then looked at Li Xuewu, nodded, and said, "You said, I want a divorce at this time..."

"Of course, I have two considerations."

She noticed the strangeness in Li Xuewu's eyes, pressed her palms, and explained: "First, he is about to lose his job, and also lose the help and support for the company. I can't watch the company I built fall apart because of him."

"Second, my business has great prospects, and I have absolute business management skills and personal charm. Although I am 31 years old and have two children, I usually pay attention to learning and maintenance, and I still look charming, right?"

Chantal had tears in her eyes. She tried to maintain her emotional composure and tone of voice, and said, "Third, we need to give the children a future. If this family has no hope, the company will be affected and they will be in trouble."

"After the divorce, I plan to remarry with my children."

There was a bit more determination and confidence in her eyes, and she sniffed, making herself look like she was still the helmsman of the group, enjoying great glory.

"Fourth, I already have the right person."

Under Li Xuewu's slightly surprised gaze, she nodded slowly and said, "A certain big shot, 60 years old, divorced, his children have all started their own families and careers, and he has commercial and political resources far exceeding those of the Santaya Group."

"I have power, money and love. I have tried it and I have enough time."

She looked at Li Xuewu, raised her eyebrows, and asked, "I think I was the first to file for divorce. Wasn't that a bit too cruel to him?"

"Also, the business is in my hands. A sudden divorce will definitely make him angry, and he will definitely take half of my property."

Perhaps it was because Li Xuewu's gaze was too strange, or perhaps it was because she suddenly said these words to Li Xuewu that made her feel very guilty.

It's all because this happened too suddenly.

Chantal turned around again, looked at the river, and said, "I know it's not good for me to do this. If I kick him out of the house, he will die, but the children need a safe and stable environment to grow up in."

"What to do? How to keep him calm and quiet?"

She said quietly, "Should I let my ex-husband take on a considerable debt first, so that he can listen to me quietly?"

"That..." Li Xuewu hesitated for a moment and reminded softly, "You haven't officially divorced yet, so it's not appropriate to call him your ex-husband now, right?"