Chapter 908: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 908: Wang Xiaohua's Choice

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

Upon hearing Wang Xiaohua put it that way, Li Jianjia's body trembled slightly at once.

She did not want Wang Xiaohua to know, because she was afraid she would lose him because of it.

She was a clever woman; she knew human nature cannot withstand testing, so from beginning to end she had never thought of testing Wang Xiaohua.

"Xiao Hua, will you leave me because of this matter?"

Li Jianjia's voice was no longer cheerful; in its place was a faint trembling.

Without waiting for Wang Xiaohua to answer, she hurriedly added:

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to deliberately hide it from you; it's just that even if you knew, you couldn't help with anything, and it might instead affect our relationship."

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"I understand your approach, and please believe me — I, Wang Xiaohua, am not that kind of snob. The one I love is you, and it has nothing to do with your family or your parents."

Hearing these words, Li Jianjia's nose soured at once, and she was moved to tears.

Ever since her father was taken away for investigation by the inspection team, she had been living in constant fear, her heart filled with dread; she feared something might happen to her father, feared this matter would tear the family apart, would affect her relationship and her studies.

And in reality, all her worries were gradually becoming true.

By now her father had already been doubly expelled; many of the family's assets — houses, cars, bank cards, and so on — had already been seized.

Her mother had aged decades in this short period.

The previously exquisite grooming was gone.

The positive, upbeat spirit was gone along with it.

She spent whole days at home in a daze.

Li Jianjia needed to call back from time to time to check on her, fearing her mother might not be able to figure things out and do something stupid.

And her own studies had already been affected; recently, her learning efficiency was far lower than before, and she even found herself unable to focus on studying.

Additionally, she worried every day that if Wang Xiaohua found out about this, would he look down on her, would he break up with her?

There are many men in this world who want to date a corrupt official's daughter.

But absolutely no man would be willing to date a fallen corrupt official's daughter.

Fortunately, Wang Xiaohua did not look down on her.

Instead, he came to make his position clear: he would not let this matter affect the relationship between them.

Wang Xiaohua's stance at this moment was, for her, truly too important.

It gave her encouragement, gave her courage, even gave her the hope to go on living.

"Xiao Hua, the most right thing I've done in this life is being together with you!"

Li Jianjia was moved until tears streamed down.

Wang Xiaohua, for his part, asked with concern:

"Your family's source of income has probably all been cut off by now, right? Do you still have living expenses? If not, I can give you some."

Li Jianjia wiped her tears:

"Do you have enough for yourself? I plan to go out and find a part-time job; I should be able to earn some."

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"It's enough; I don't spend much normally, and that money Uncle Chunsheng gave me before — I basically haven't touched it. If we're frugal, it should last until the day you take the postgraduate entrance exam. As for you going to work part-time, better not; focusing on your studies and preparing well for the postgraduate exam is what matters most."

Hearing this, Li Jianjia was even more moved.

"Mm-hmm, I'll listen to you on everything!"

Then she asked again:

"Xiao Hua, you really don't look down on me?"

She knew Wang Xiaohua's heart was extremely kind.

And kind people often hate corrupt officials who embezzle and pervert the law with a passion, and by extension hate their family members too.

Li Jianjia did not argue for her family, nor did she argue for herself.

Because from childhood to now, she had indeed enjoyed many benefits her father brought her.

All the resources and conveniences she had obtained from childhood to now carried original sin.

"No."

Wang Xiaohua's answer was very clear:

"Still the same words: the one I love is you, and it has absolutely nothing to do with your family."

Then he also comforted Li Jianjia:

"Don't think too much; since your father's matter cannot be changed, then look at it openly — you must be strong, you must get through this period; there will eventually be a day when the clouds clear and the sun shines again. Besides, your father certainly wouldn't want you to become listless because of his affairs."

Li Jianjia nodded, but still sighed:

"I don't know if this matter will affect my postgraduate entrance exam."

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"The postgraduate exam probably won't be affected; the civil service exam would be. But you don't need to be dejected over this — there are thousands upon thousands of roads in this world; if this one is blocked, there are still many other roads to walk."

Li Jianjia nodded in reply:

"Mm, Xiao Hua, you're right!"

Yet she still remained worried:

"But I'm afraid our family matter will affect you. You've made up your mind to take the civil service exam and prepared for it so long in advance; if because of my matter..."

"Don't think about those things that may or may not exist." Wang Xiaohua interrupted Li Jianjia's wild thoughts. "Your family's matter will not have even the slightest bit of influence on my career. If I truly can test into it, they can't possibly deliberately screen me out just because I have you as a girlfriend. If they really did that, it would be against regulations."

Wang Xiaohua kept comforting Li Jianjia.

After comforting for Hao Hui Er, Li Jianjia's heart finally relaxed.

Li Jianjia said to the mobile phone:

"Xiao Hua, I miss you. When the holiday comes, I'll go to Beijing to find you, okay?"

She didn't want to go home, and didn't even want to stay in the province.

Her father's fall from power — some university classmates might know about it.

After all, it was made into a typical case of "petty official, huge corruption," got into the newspapers; if others paid a little attention, they would notice this matter.

She didn't want to attract other classmates' criticism because of this matter.

"Good, then at that time we'll go outside and rent a house to live in."

Wang Xiaohua answered like this.

Wang Xiaohua and Li Jianjia chatted for over an hour, only then reluctantly hanging up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Xiaohua let out a long sigh.

Actually, in his inner heart he was very clear: this choice of his would, to a greater or lesser extent, definitely have some influence on his life's walk towards.

He naturally knew that at this time decisively abandoning Li Jianjia would be the optimal solution. After all, after Li Zhongxian's fall, the Li Family not only would not give him any more help, but might even become a huge hidden danger on his future official career.

But he really couldn't do it like a cold-blooded animal, seeking advantage and avoiding harm.

He is a person with flesh and blood, with warmth, with a soul.

He is a living, breathing person.

As long as one is human, one will have feelings.

One will be fettered by feelings.

However, he does not regret this choice.

Future matters will be planned for in the future.

Right now, as long as he does well by himself and follows his inner heart to choose, that is the most correct choice.