Chapter 727: Are You Really Not Regretting It?

Huo Xiaowen walked into the Principal's office.

Yesterday, she had also spent the night sleepless.

She never expected that Ma Ran would actually propose a breakup to her, which left her in disbelief.

One must know that for the past six years, Ma Ran had always been meticulous and sufficiently tolerant toward her.

When he knew she was sick, he would buy medicine in the middle of the night and deliver it to the downstairs of her dormitory building.

When she originally wanted to take the teacher certification exam, Ma Ran studied for it together with her.

She was merely socializing out of necessity for her work, yet not only did he not understand her, he actually proposed a breakup.

Seeing Huo Xiaowen walk in, Jiang Zhongwen silently took off his glasses and looked at Huo Xiaowen with a serious expression.

Huo Xiaowen felt somewhat flustered inside, "Principal Jiang, I am truly sorry about yesterday's incident; I didn't expect it to evolve into that."

Jiang Zhongwen said seriously, "Teacher Huo, if I had known your private life was so complicated, I definitely would not have brought you to meet Bureau Chief Chen.

If I hadn't highly recommended you, Bureau Chief Chen would not have paid you such special attention. The matter has already happened and has caused a very bad impact."

Huo Xiaowen bit her lip and said softly, "Are there any remedial measures now?"

Seeing that Huo Xiaowen was still sensible, Jiang Zhongwen said softly, "Your ex-boyfriend works at the County Government Office; is he a Liaison Officer for a County Leader?"

Huo Xiaowen was a bit surprised and nodded slightly, "Yes, he is County Magistrate Tang's Liaison Officer. Ever since he changed positions, we have seen each other very little, so I had the thought of breaking up."

Jiang Zhongwen reminded her, "The approval authority for this Model Standard Bearer award is decided by County Magistrate Tang. I think if you want to compete for the spot, you can start from this angle."

Huo Xiaowen was stunned for a moment, then shook her head with a bitter smile, "He is a very stubborn person; he won't let personal relationships affect his work."

Jiang Zhongwen sighed slightly, "Teacher Huo, regarding yesterday's incident, please explain it clearly to him. If necessary, I will step forward and invite him to a meal; the people at the noodle shop yesterday were also a bit heavy-handed."

A strange feeling rose in Huo Xiaowen's heart.

Upon learning that Ma Ran was Tang Ye's Liaison Officer, Principal Jiang's attitude toward him had changed!

Before, Jiang Zhongwen felt that Ma Ran was just a stinking loser, but now he was placing him on an equal footing.

"Principal Jiang, I understand what you mean. I will call him later to clarify things. My relationship issues with him will absolutely not affect the school or Bureau Chief Chen."

"Teacher Huo, you are very smart; you should be able to handle it well!" Jiang Zhongwen showed a look of satisfaction.

……

Huo Xiaowen left the Principal's office and, in a secluded corner of the campus, dialed Ma Ran's phone number.

After Ma Ran rejected the call twice, it finally connected on the third time.

"Is there something?"

"Ma Ran, we've broken up; do you really not regret it?"

Ma Ran said coldly, "The thing I regret most is that I once tried my hardest to chase after you! Reality gave me a slap in the face; I am not worthy of you, so I decided to let go."

Huo Xiaowen originally thought Ma Ran was speaking drunken words, but at this moment, she panicked instantly.

"I apologize to you; yesterday was indeed my fault. But I also had my difficulties. The principal found me and asked me to go eat with Bureau Chief Chen so that I would have a chance to be rated as a Model Standard Bearer. With this honor, I will have core credentials for my upcoming professional title evaluation, which will give me more advantages than others."

Ma Ran was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a bitter smile,

"You are too naive! First, do you think Bureau Chief Chen just wants you to accompany him for a meal? This time it's accompanying for a meal, next time it might be accompanying for sleep;

Second, regarding this Model Standard Bearer project, have you not looked at the selection conditions and requirements? Do you think you are qualified?"

Huo Xiaowen was provoked; she clenched her fists and said angrily, "Ma Ran, your words are too harsh. You don't trust me. Furthermore, you have a misunderstanding of Bureau Chief Chen's ability. He is the head of the Education Bureau; even the Deputy County Magistrate in charge would respect his opinion."

Seeing that Huo Xiaowen was stubborn and refused to listen, Ma Ran shook his head and sighed, "Huo Xiaowen, I am truly in pain. I originally thought you were a snow lotus on the Heavenly Mountain; I didn't expect you to degenerate yourself. Those with different paths cannot make plans together. From now on, let's pretend we don't know each other!"

Huo Xiaowen did not expect Ma Ran to speak so decisively!

From childhood to adulthood, when had she ever suffered such grievances?

"Fine! Let's make a clean break!"

Huo Xiaowen hung up the phone and dialed Jiang Zhongwen's number.

"I'm sorry, Principal Jiang, Ma Ran is a particularly stubborn person with a very narrow mind; I couldn't persuade him."

"Mm, I know. It's fine." Jiang Zhongwen frowned, and after hanging up Huo Xiaowen's call, he dialed Chen Dongan's number.

"I communicated with Teacher Huo; they have broken up after all. Ma Ran is unwilling to reconcile. By the way, aren't you and Director Qiao quite familiar? Director Qiao is the person in charge of the County Government Office; finding him will definitely be useful!"

Chen Dongan received the reminder and subsequently contacted Qiao Lin.

Qiao Lin understood Chen Dongan's meaning and said with a smile, "Isn't this a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King Temple? Bureau Chief Chen, don't worry, I know this young man Ma Ran; his temper is alright, he won't be pestering anyone."

Chen Dongan laughed, "Another day I will host, and invite you and Xiao Ma to have a meal together."

Qiao Lin said, "Sure!"

After hanging up Chen Dongan's call, Qiao Lin called Ma Ran into the office.

He stared at Ma Ran, sizing him up, and secretly thought he had been beaten quite badly.

"Xiao Ma, the injuries on your face are not light!"

Ma Ran self-deprecatingly said awkwardly, "I fell last night!"

Qiao Lin sighed and closed the office door.

"I actually already know how you got these injuries. Just now Chen Dongan called, wanting me to mediate. Yesterday's incident was a misunderstanding. Don't take it to heart. Walking in official circles requires one to have a broad mind in order to walk a long path."

Ma Ran felt depressed and unsettled, "Director Qiao, I understand what you mean."

Qiao Lin patted Ma Ran on the shoulder, "I think highly of you; keep working hard, and when the time is right, I will raise your rank a bit."

Ma Ran understood that Qiao Lin was just painting a pie for him.

Deep down, he had always regarded Qiao Lin as his guide.

But in this matter, Qiao Lin made him swallow his anger and be a total sucker.

This made Ma Ran angry! Suppressed!

……

Not long after returning to the office.

Ma Ran received a call from Tang Ye.

"Come in for a moment!"

Ma Ran then walked into the office.

Tang Ye stared at and sized up Ma Ran for a full ten seconds or more, then said softly, "I can see you've been absent-minded all morning; have you encountered some difficulty?"

"It's nothing, thank you for your concern!" Ma Ran was somewhat moved!

"Tell me the truth, how did you get the injury on your face?" Tang Ye asked patiently.

Ma Ran fell silent!

"In life, one will encounter many difficulties, but there is no hurdle that cannot be overcome! If I'm not mistaken, you must have encountered some relationship problems, right?"

Tang Ye noticed that the photo frame of the girlfriend on Ma Ran's desk had disappeared at some point!

Ma Ran could no longer control himself, and tears flowed from the corners of his eyes.

"County Magistrate Tang, I am embarrassed to say it, because this matter is too shameful!"