【The Field of Desire】(7) Author: bulun

Author: bulun
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VII. Starting

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In the evening, Liu Bin returned to his hometown. Upon entering the house and seeing his parents with their full heads of white hair, he felt a pang of sorrow, and
his eyes quickly filled with tears. Before he entered, his parents' hair was black; he never imagined that in just three years, their hair would turn completely white
. At first, his parents didn't notice, thinking it was a neighbor visiting, until he tremblingly called out, "Dad, Mom," and the two elders
realized who he was.

Seeing their son, the two elders were excited, especially his mother, who stepped forward and grabbed his hand, saying in a trembling voice, "Bin'er
, is that you? You've come out?" Her eyes darted up and down his body.

"Mom, I'm out. You've suffered so much these past years." Liu Bin noticed that his parents' hair had not only turned white
but they had also aged considerably, especially his once robust father, who seemed to have aged more than ten years in just a few years, and his heart
ached.

"Why did you come back? I don't have a son like you." The father scolded him sternly, but his expression clearly
betrayed his true feelings; his voice trembled and his eyes were wet.

"Old man, what's wrong with you? Your son wasn't released, and you kept nagging him. Now that he's out and back
, you're all stern. Did you not want him to be released?"

Liu Bin knew his father's character—upright and incorruptible, tough on the outside but soft on the inside. He knelt down in front of his father and said,
"Dad, I'm sorry for making you suffer. But you must believe me, your son hasn't done
anything to shame you two."

"Could it be that the government has wronged you?"

"Bin'er, get up. Old man, wait until your son finishes speaking."

Liu Bin saw his father wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes, but he still got up and knelt in front of his father, saying, "Dad,
Mom, you have to promise me first that you won't tell anyone what I said before I can tell you the truth."

"Get up and speak." Although the father's expression softened, his tone remained harsh.

After Liu Bin got up and sat down next to his father, he said, "I was taking the blame for my boss, and he was
framed ..." He then briefly explained to his parents how he had been convicted and imprisoned.

"Bin'er, I'm so sorry you had to go through this. People should be grateful. Your boss was good to you, so it's only right that you repay him, but
you have to tell us the truth," his mother said, her eyes brimming with tears as she patted her son's shoulder.

"Tell you the truth? What if you can't keep it to yourself and tell everyone? Wouldn't that ruin his boss's life? If someone wants to get rid of
his boss, they'll definitely try every means to find out." His father immediately reprimanded his mother, clearly thinking more deeply than
she did , and also agreeing with his son's actions.

"But I'm telling you, my son isn't that kind of person. There must be a reason. Why don't you believe me?" his mother
retorted , and now it was his father's turn to fall silent. After a while, Mother wiped away
tears and said, "Bin'er, it's good that you're back. I'll go make you dinner."

"Kill a chicken and stew it," Father quickly turned around and instructed, his voice still stern but full of
deep fatherly love.

"Okay," Mother replied excitedly and went to prepare dinner. "

Son, the officialdom has always been difficult to navigate. Few loyal ministers and righteous men have a good ending, unless you
have great wisdom like Zhang Liang or encounter a wise ruler like Li Shimin. I originally wanted you to learn a skill, but you wanted to go into
officialdom . Now you know, right? As the Zeng Guang says, 'It's easy to draw a dragon or a tiger, but hard to draw their bones;
it's easy to know a person's face, but hard to know their heart.' To survive in officialdom, you have to be careful at all times. You shouldn't have a heart to harm others, but you can't be without a heart to guard against others. Otherwise, someone might
stab you in the back..." Father said with emotion after Mother left.

Liu Bin knew that his father deeply believed in the *Zeng Guang Xian Wen* (a collection of proverbs and sayings). From a young age, his father often used these
sayings to educate him. At the time, to please his father, he pretended to understand and nodded in agreement, but in reality, he didn't
take it seriously . Later, after hearing it so many times, he even felt a bit resentful. Now, however, he felt
that many of the sayings made a lot of sense, some even considered golden rules for navigating life. Therefore, even though he had heard some of these sayings countless times, he still listened attentively.
His father had probably not spoken to his son about these things for many years; once he started talking, he couldn't stop until his mother
came to call them for dinner.

His father usually enjoyed a couple of drinks, so when he returned, he specially went to the city to find two bottles of his father's favorite baijiu (a type of Chinese liquor).
At this moment , his father's expression softened completely. After taking a sip of wine, he said, "Now that you've lost your job,
what are you planning to do next?"

"I want to do some small construction projects."

"Construction projects? You don't know anything about them. Do you have any connections?"

"I'm planning to find a few knowledgeable people." "

When you do construction projects, you must guarantee quality. You absolutely cannot cut corners or do anything that will lead to your family's
ruin . It's okay to earn less money, but you must be true to your conscience. You must never earn money through dishonest means. There's no end to the money in the world
. As long as you do things well, you won't be afraid of being unemployed, and as long as you have work, you won't be afraid of not making money."

"Don't worry, Dad, I'll find reliable people to oversee this."

"Old man, you yourself said, 'Don't talk while eating or sleeping.' You can't talk after you finish eating. Bin'er, eat more
. Look how thin you've become." His mother urged him while putting food into his bowl.

"Mom, it's okay. I haven't heard Dad talk in a long time. We can chat while we eat. It won't affect anything."

"I know all that he said by heart," his mother said unhappily from the side.

"What's the use of memorizing it? The key is to keep it in mind at all times, so you don't forget it later." The father
replied to the mother calmly, then stopped lecturing.

This meal made Liu Bin feel the warmth of home again. His mother, needless to say, kept piling food into his
bowl, worried he wasn't eating enough. His father, who didn't seem particularly concerned, ate very little, mostly watching
him eat, occasionally saying, "Eat more, your health is more important than anything else. As long as you're alive, you can always
make a comeback
ate with gusto, practically finishing the entire hen by himself.

After dinner, Liu Bin sat with his parents, chatting about what had happened over the years. The conversation turned to his
family and children. His mother said, "Bin'er, Xiaolong is almost five years old. When are you going to bring him home so we
can see him ?" She was clearly unaware that her grandson had disappeared.

"He just came out, why are you in such a hurry? In his current state, would Xiao Gao let him come out? It's not good for the child."
"Let's wait until he's settled. If the child is his, he can't run away." He was pondering whether to tell his parents about his son's
disappearance when his father rejected his mother's request.

Liu Bin thought for a moment and decided it was better to wait a while before telling his parents about his child's disappearance. It was rare for his parents to be
happy, and bringing this up now would only make them sad.

"Bin'er, now that you're out, you should consider finding someone," his mother said, changing the subject.

"Mom, I'm thinking of waiting a year or two. I just came out and I'm penniless. Who would stay with me? I'd rather wait
two years looking for someone."

"That's a good idea," his father agreed, then added, "When you look for someone, you must find someone who can
share both joy and sorrow . It doesn't matter if they have a job or not, as long as they have land and can support you." He seemed
to have some reservations about his ex-wife's divorce and remarriage.

"Dad, I know. If I'm going to find someone, I'll definitely find someone who will never leave me. If I can't find someone like that, I won't
get married."

"It's best to find someone from the countryside; they're more reliable," his mother said from the side.

That evening, the family of three talked late into the night. From his parents' words, Liu Bin learned of
the hardships . No wonder their hair had turned white and they looked so much older. Before his accident,
everyone, from neighbors to village officials, treated his parents with utmost respect. But since his accident, many neighbors not only disrespected
them but also mocked them. The village officials who used to visit regularly had also
disappeared. The coldness of human relationships and the fickleness of the world were fully revealed.

This family talk strengthened Liu Bin's resolve to make a name for himself. Although his
political career was over, he could rise again elsewhere. He was determined to ensure his parents would no longer suffer such cold stares and would
stand tall before those who admired them. This conversation also brought
about While power was certainly revered in this society, money could earn him even greater dignity. Li Ka-shing of Hong Kong
is a prime example. He holds no official position, but he's incredibly wealthy. When he returns to the mainland,
even the Premier makes time to meet him, and in every province he visits, the Party Secretary and Governor personally receive him.

The next morning, Liu Bin was woken by his phone again. He picked it up and saw it was 8:30. It was
Li Jie calling, asking if he had time that day, and if so, if so, if his comrades came to the city. Liu Bin thought for a moment
, deciding that he had already visited his parents and had nothing else to do. Staying home would be inappropriate; if his neighbors asked
, he wouldn't know how to explain himself, and he couldn't provide evidence that he had been framed. It was better to wait until the truth came
out before meeting those who cared about him. So, he arranged to meet Li Jie and his comrades that afternoon.

As he left home, his father handed him a savings book, saying, "There's some money in here, take it."

"Dad, I'll figure out the money. I can't take this."

"Your mother and I are in good health. As long as we move around a bit, we have no problem with food and clothing. You're penniless now.
How can you do anything without money? Take it. The password is your birthday."

Liu Bin knew his father's character, and could only accept the savings book with tears in his eyes.

On the way back, he opened the savings book and saw that there was a whopping 80,000 yuan in it. The earliest deposit was four years ago,
when it had already accumulated over 30,000 yuan. After that, deposits were made irregularly, sometimes 1,000, sometimes 500, until
a month before he left. Clearly, this was money his parents had saved through frugality. His eyes welled up with tears. He remembered his father
saying wanted to strive so that when he got old and couldn't move, he wouldn't need their support, just that they work hard
. It turned out his father had been planning and preparing for this all along. His father's love was like a mountain, and this love was too much pressure for him. If he didn't
do something to make them proud, he would have no face to face them.

Liu Bin and Li Jie arranged to meet at a teahouse. Li Jie and his comrade-in-arms Wang Baoguo arrived a little earlier than him.
Wang Baoguo was of medium height, about 170cm, very sturdy, with clear eyes and a resolute gaze. In
the words of his fellow inmate Lao Zhang, he was a trustworthy person.

After Li Jie gave a brief introduction, Liu Bin cut to the chase without any formalities: "Xiao Jie has probably
told me about my situation, and he's also briefly explained yours. Our fates are pretty much the same; you spent
a few years in there, and so did I. You're currently unemployed, and so am I. I'm thinking of starting something new and
need some help, but I haven't even begun yet. I'm practically penniless, and
it's hard Would you be willing to work for me?"

"Brother Liu, I'm willing. Jiezi told me about you; I'll do anything you ask."

"Alright. Since we haven't started yet, I'll give you four thousand a month for now."

"Brother Liu, we can talk about the salary later. You haven't started yet and you need the money."

"That won't do. Even the emperor won't starve his soldiers. You can't expect to ask your parents
for money ."

"Then Brother Liu, you don't need to give so much. Jiezi only makes a little over a thousand a month;
a thousand will suffice."

"Jiezi and his colleagues don't earn high salaries, but they're secure and have good benefits. They even get subsidies for phone calls, it's
a different situation."

"Then, Brother Liu, give me 1500 a month."

"4000 a month isn't much. You need rent, food, and some unavoidable social obligations.
Unlike . Here's 10,000 yuan, consider it two and a half months' salary in advance
." With that, Liu Bin took out a whole wad of cash and handed it to Wang Baoguo. After entering the city, he specifically went to the bank to check the bank card
Wang Jianfeng had given him. There was 200,000 yuan in the card, so he withdrew 15,000 yuan.
He dared not touch his father's savings account unless absolutely necessary; that was his parents' retirement money.

Seeing Wang Baoguo hesitate to accept the money, Li Jie said, "Baoguo, Brother Liu is a straightforward man. Since he's giving it to
you, just take it. From now on, just work hard for Brother Liu."

Wang Baoguo excitedly took the money from Liu Bin's hand and said, "Okay, thank you, Brother Liu."

"You've accepted it, which means you're willing to work for me. From today onwards, you're one of my people. I'm
busy planning the next phase of opening, so I don't have time. There's something I need you to take care of."

"Brother Liu, please tell me."

"Help me investigate a few things. When did Zhang Ming of Tianma Company meet my ex-wife? Before
my accident, what kind of interaction did they have? After my accident, how did they get together? And
how did my son go missing?"

"Brother Liu, you—" Li Jie seemed confused about Liu Bin's purpose in investigating these things and looked at him with suspicion.

"Are you saying that since so much time has passed, why bother investigating it? Jie, there are some things I need to find out. We must learn
from the past to avoid repeating it. Why did she divorce and remarry so quickly? If we don't find out the reason,
there will always be a knot in our hearts. Secondly, why did the child go missing?"

"Brother Liu, I heard that you initiated the divorce to avoid affecting her and the child?" "

I initiated the divorce?" Liu Bin smiled coldly and said, "What a clever excuse."

"Isn't that right?" Li Jie looked at Liu Bin suspiciously.

"I'm not that noble or great. I'm not going to be in there forever, just three to five years. Whether I divorce or not,
the impact on the children is the same; the deed is done, and I'm in jail. It's different for her. If she divorces, she can find
another man legitimately, and no one can interfere. If
she doesn't divorce, and she associates with other men, people will inevitably gossip. If she doesn't cheat, she'll have to live a life of widowhood for three to five years."

"Then what is her intention in saying this?"

"What is her intention? Do you think she's trying to give me a good reputation for being magnanimous? She's just saying this
to cover up the fact that she abandoned me, to silence others, and thus indirectly confirm that I'm a greedy
criminal who was driven by greed, and that I initiated the divorce because I felt guilty towards my wife and children. She's my wife; she
knows better than anyone else what I've done."

"Brother Liu, your analysis seems to make sense."

"So I need to find out the truth."

"Brother Liu, these things might be difficult to investigate now, after all, so many years have passed. We
tried to inquire back then, but we didn't find anything."

"Yes, we might not find anything right away, after all these years. But no matter what
, as long as the parties involved are still around, it's impossible to be completely transparent. It just takes more effort. Back then, when you investigated
, you definitely wouldn't have found anything because they knew about your relationship with me and were wary of you. If there was anything
shady going on, they would have been even more vigilant. Baoguo is different. He had no connection with me before, and we're not from the same
place. They wouldn't suspect that he'd be connected to me. And after so many years, even if they were wary
, they'd have let their guard down. It's easier for him to investigate than for us, and no one will suspect anything. As long as they don't know that Baoguo is your comrade-in-arms and
is working for me, it'll be fine."

"Brother Liu, don't worry, I'll be careful," Wang Baoguo promised from the side.

"Brother Liu, didn't you notice anything amiss before? If Sister-in-law—no, I should say Director Gao—
wasn't she and Zhang Ming very familiar with each other, they couldn't have gotten married so quickly." "

I didn't suspect anything then, so I didn't pay attention. I was the office director then, with a lot of social engagements, and I usually got home
late. Most of the time she was home; the occasional late return was just because of bank business."

"Maybe we had contact at work and gradually became familiar." "

We can't rule that out; the banking system has connections with all sectors of society. Baoguo, what we need to find out is
when they started having a real relationship—before or after I went in? It would be best to get evidence."

"Brother Liu, don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the task."

"Baoguo, you're best suited for this. You have a rather honest appearance; most people won't think you're
scheming. Plus, you had no prior contact with Brother Liu, so when you approach people who are close to them,
they won't be wary of you." Li Jie approved of having Wang Baoguo investigate this matter.

"This is a photo of my ex-wife from before. I'm not sure if she's changed. You can ask Jiezi about it
. Jiezi knows more about Zhang Ming's situation than I do." Liu Bin said as he took out a solo photo of his ex-wife from his pocket
. The photo showed a young and elegant beautiful woman.

"I haven't seen Director Gao much since then. He seems unchanged, except his expression isn't as good as before
. I see Zhang Ming quite often, though. He's a playboy who loves to have fun; you can usually find
him at any fun event. I'll find you a picture of him sometime, and if you have the chance, I'll have you recognize him in person. By the way
, it would be best to find a way to infiltrate his circle; that way, it won't be difficult to get what you want."

"Jiezi's suggestion is good. If we can infiltrate his circle and gain his trust, it won't be difficult to find
out the truth."

"Brother Liu, don't worry, I'll act according to the situation."

"Then I'll leave this to you. Call me if you need anything. You don't have a place to stay in the city, right
? Jiezi, help Baoguo find a place; I'll cover the rent."

"No problem." Li Jie replied, then smiled and said to Wang Baoguo, "Baoguo, your benefits are no
worse than mine. If I had known the treatment was this good, I wouldn't have given you this opportunity."

"You little rascal, your wife would let you work with a criminal like me?"

"Brother Liu, you know what, my wife really admires you. She says it's rare to find
someone as loyal and responsible as you these days. If I worked for you, she would definitely approve."

"How did she know about my affairs? It's all because you were gossiping at home."

"At first, many people didn't know the inside story, but later everyone gradually understood.
Now, not only do people in our construction committee know, but other departments in the city, and even the city leaders, basically
all know. Some leaders even envy the secretary-general for having such a good subordinate like you."

"A person, even if they don't repay kindness, should at least be true to their conscience."

"Brother Liu, you are our role model. Baoguo is lucky to work for you." "

Alright, enough with the pleasantries. Do you think Director Zhou and the others have time tonight? I'd like to invite
them to dinner. There are some things I'd like to discuss with them."

"By the way, Director Zhou said that Director Yang and the others are inviting you tonight, Brother Liu, at the municipal government guesthouse. They want
me to go with you."

"Alright, I'll treat them again next time they come to the provincial capital."

The banquet that evening was held in a large private room at the municipal government guesthouse. Everyone who had hosted Liu Bin's welcome dinner in the provincial capital last time,
except for Wang Jianfeng and Chu Cai, was present, along with a few others. Among them were two beautiful women: Section
Chief Wen from the Finance Bureau's Budget Section, who looked to be under thirty and had a charming, refined appearance; and
Director Jin from the municipal government guesthouse, who was older than Section Chief Wen. The other three were from the transportation system: Deputy Director Chen from the Transportation Bureau
, Section Chief Jiang from the Transportation Bureau's Engineering Management Section, and Deputy Director Niu from the Highway Bureau.

Liu Bin had met Deputy Director Chen Biao of the Transportation Bureau before, but they weren't directors then, so they didn't know each other well
. He wasn't familiar with the others, but Yang Yuxing must have had a reason for inviting them, so they were all very enthusiastic.
They shook hands. Section Chief Wen from the Finance Bureau left a particularly deep impression on Liu Bin; firstly, her skin was exceptionally fair, and secondly, her hands were very
soft. However, in terms of appearance, Director Jin surpassed Section Chief Wen. Director Jin was elegant and graceful, with a captivating charm,
a rare and beautiful mature woman.

At the table, no one treated Liu Bin as a recently released prisoner, but as a friend, and the conversation was very pleasant
, with him basically at the center. Director Jin was generous and had a high alcohol tolerance, drinking three large glasses with him alone. Section Chief Wen, on the other hand, had a lower alcohol
tolerance , only drinking one glass with him. From their conversation, Liu Bin learned that her father was
the vice mayor in charge of finance. Director Chen from the Transportation Bureau had a similar alcohol tolerance to Section Chief Wen, but
the Section Chief Jiang he brought along had a very high tolerance, and he mostly drank on Jiang's behalf. Director Niu from the Highway Bureau had an alcohol tolerance no less than Director Jin, also drinking
three large glasses with him.

That night, he drank too much again, but when he woke up, unlike last time, there were no beautiful women beside him; he
was alone in the guesthouse bed. However, when he turned on the light to get up and get some water, he found
a glass of honey water on the bedside table. It seems the city government guesthouse provides quite good service.

As he finished his honey water and prepared to get up to use the restroom, the door opened, and the mature and alluring female director, Jin
Jing, walked in. She said, "Brother Liu, are you sober now?"

"What time is it? You're still awake?"

"It's almost two. They're playing cards next door."

"Don't you have to work tomorrow?"

"Hehe, looks like you haven't worked in a while, Brother Liu. Tomorrow's Sunday; they
won't ."

"You didn't play?"

"I provided them with services."

"Who were they playing with?"

"Director Yang, Director Zhou, Director Chen, Director Niu."

"Director Liu from the Urban Management Bureau left?"

"He was drunk too; they took him home."

"Looks like Old Yang's alcohol tolerance is much higher than before."

"Hehe, probably not as high as yours." "

That's right, with a female warrior like you at his disposal, I don't think he can avoid losing."

"You weren't someone I got involved with."

"Who else could it be? You and I drank three large glasses."

"You remember?"

"I remember the beginning, but not the end."

"You drank with Section Chief Wen afterwards, don't you remember?"

"Oh? I honestly don't remember who you drank with after that."

"You were drunk by Wen Li. Later, you drank two more glasses with her, and the last one was a toast between you and her."

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