Chapter 1698: Morning Exercise

Su Xinghui stood up and said to Wang Liu, "Let's go, I'll see you home."

Wang Liu, however, refused to stand up. She said to Su Xinghui, "County Magistrate Su, you go back first. It's getting late, don't let your wife worry. I'll sit here for a while longer before going home."

Wang Liu did not know that Lu Xiaoya had returned home. Lu Zhenghong had only sent one car to pick up Lu Xiaoya without any fanfare, and naturally, Su Xinghui would not go around broadcasting it.

Su Xinghui said, "My wife has already returned to Jiangcheng; she isn't at home."

Lu Xiaoya went back to Jiangcheng? Wang Liu was stunned for a moment, but being clever, she realized why she had returned in the blink of an eye. It must be because Su Xinghui was afraid that the investigation would upset her, so he had her go back temporarily. Wang Liu's appreciation for Su Xinghui grew another layer; he was a gentle and considerate husband. Compared to Xiao Xinlin, he was like heaven and earth.

However, a woman's train of thought is always rather strange. Wang Liu suddenly thought, Su Xinghui is also home alone tonight; could something happen between her and Su Xinghui?

Wang Liu's face turned burning hot again. How could she think of such a shameless and lewd thing?

Su Xinghui continued, "Wang Liu, you must go home now. It won't be safe for you to sit here alone. Besides, you have a daughter at home; aren't you worried about her?"

Su Xinghui's last sentence moved Wang Liu. She thought of her daughter and couldn't help but feel ashamed. That's right, her daughter was still at home; what was she thinking about these things every day? Could she still be considered a good mother?

Wang Liu stood up, nodded, and said, "Alright, County Magistrate Su, I'll listen to you. I'm going home."

Su Xinghui saw Wang Liu home. Below the Radio and Television Bureau dormitory building, Wang Liu took off Su Xinghui's jacket, handed it to him, and said, "County Magistrate Su, thank you!"

Su Xinghui took the jacket and said to Wang Liu, "You're welcome. Hurry up and go inside."

Wang Liu nodded and said to Su Xinghui, "Alright, County Magistrate Su, you should hurry home too and get some rest."

Su Xinghui waved at Wang Liu, watched her go upstairs, open the door, and enter the room, only then did he turn around and head home.

Once Wang Liu entered the house, she saw her husband, Xiao Xinlin, still playing games. Seeing her return, he merely turned his head to look at her, said "You're back," and then turned his gaze back to the television.

Wang Liu's heart couldn't help but turn cold to her heels. She couldn't be bothered to say anything to Xiao Xinlin. She went straight into her daughter's room and saw her sleeping soundly. A smile appeared on her face. She tucked in her daughter's quilt and went to get her clothes to take a bath.

But just as she held her clothes and entered the bathroom, she couldn't bear to wash up. She had just worn Su Xinghui's jacket, and his scent still lingered on her; it would be gone once she washed.

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Liu put the clothes back, washed up briefly, and lay down on the bed, preparing to sleep. However, after she turned off the lights, she couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

In her heart, she thought of Xiao Xinlin one moment and Su Xinghui the next. She inevitably compared the two, but no matter which aspect she compared them in, the two were worlds apart.

Of course, Wang Liu was not that kind of fickle woman. If Xiao Xinlin could show her more care and warmth, she wouldn't have ended up like this. She would have lived her life with Xiao Xinlin wholeheartedly, but Xiao Xinlin had disappointed her too much!

It just so happened that Su Xinghui was the type of man Wang Liu admired most: masculine, handsome, and overflowing with talent. In particular, his foundation in classical literature was strong, his calligraphy was good, his work performance was outstanding, and he was good to his wife. When Wang Liu's emotional life was a blank slate, she met a man like Su Xinghui, and with Fang Qing fanning the flames and creating opportunities for her, Wang Liu slowly fell into it.

Wang Liu's heart was filled with endless turmoil and sorrow. Tonight, she suffered a rare bout of insomnia.

On this night, there were quite a few people in Changshan County who couldn't sleep. Xue Xingyuan, Ling Anguo, and others were all sleepless. They were all people who cared about Su Xinghui, and they were naturally very angry to hear that the city was coming to investigate him. Whose crazy idea was this? This was a critical moment for Changshan County's development. Coming to investigate Su Xinghui at this time, regardless of the outcome, would certainly have an impact on the county's work.

They wished they could tear the petty person who wrote the anonymous report letter into pieces, but the letter was anonymous—who knew who wrote it? This system was truly detestable; an eight-cent stamp could put a cadre through the wringer. The cost of doing this was truly too low.

As for those who didn't like Su Xinghui, there were also many who couldn't sleep that night. They were, of course, excited. Not everyone had the insight of Shi Ronghuai to see that this investigation couldn't possibly topple Su Xinghui. To them, once a cadre was under investigation, his downfall wasn't far off, so they celebrated.

That night, many people in Changshan spent a sleepless night. On the other hand, the center of the vortex, the protagonist of the rumors, our Comrade Su Xinghui, slept very well. His sleep quality was good every night. He woke up at five o'clock as usual and went about his routine of exercising and practicing martial arts.

The County Committee compound was a perfect place for exercise. The air quality here was excellent, and it was quiet in the woods. Therefore, ever since he moved here, Su Xinghui felt that his exercise results were getting better and better, and his internal strength was deepening day by day. This was quite a significant gain.

After he finished running, he began practicing martial arts in a small grove. At this time, Xue Xingyuan also came downstairs to exercise. He was older, and his exercise consisted of practicing Tai Chi, so he naturally came to this small grove as well.

Xue Xingyuan said with a smile, "Comrade Xinghui, good morning!"

Su Xinghui said, "I'm used to it; I wake up at this time every morning to exercise. You're up quite early too, Secretary."

Xue Xingyuan said, "I'm just old, so I don't need much sleep."

In fact, Xue Xingyuan rarely came downstairs to practice Tai Chi. Today was different; seeing Su Xinghui come down to exercise, he had specifically come to practice with him. At a time like this, he felt that saying a few more words to Su Xinghui was a form of support.

At this moment, Ling Anguo also came downstairs wearing a tracksuit. He also came to the small grove and said with a smile, "I'm here to exercise too, but I don't really know Tai Chi. Could you two teach me?"

Usually, Ling Anguo basically didn't exercise. Today, he came down to exercise, naturally for the same reason as Xue Xingyuan.

Su Xinghui naturally understood this. He felt moved and said to Ling Anguo with a smile, "County Magistrate, I do have a set of martial arts suitable for older people. It's good for the body after practicing it. Would you like to learn?"

Ling Anguo nodded and said, "Of course I want to learn. Teach me."

Su Xinghui slowly performed the Five Animal Frolics, letting Ling Anguo learn from the side. Xue Xingyuan also started learning the Five Animal Frolics by following his movements. The movements of the Five Animal Frolics were actually not complicated; after Su Xinghui performed them a few times, they both learned them.

Su Xinghui had them perform it again while he pointed out the essentials from the side, including the chants, which he told them. In any case, the Five Animal Frolics was just a set of exercises for strengthening the body, and promoting it was a good thing.

Watching the three of them practicing martial arts in the small grove downstairs, Fang Qing and Zhao Yangang were watching from their respective balconies. They were very disapproving of this, feeling that Su Xinghui was putting on an act and feigning calmness, while Xue Xingyuan and Ling Anguo were completely senile.

Of course, they also knew that with Su Xinghui's background, it was impossible to completely topple him with this investigation, but they hoped to find some evidence of his misconduct, at least enough to have him transferred away from Changshan County.

While practicing, Xue Xingyuan said to Su Xinghui, "Xinghui, with Xiaoya away and you having sent the nanny home, why don't you come to my place for dinner? It'll be more convenient, so you don't have to cook by yourself."

Ling Anguo said, "Coming to my place for dinner is fine too."

Xue Xingyuan said, "Old Ling, why are you competing with me over this kind of thing?" ===== CHAPTER 1700 =====