Be in low spirits

The case was over and Kong Zhixi applied for a rest. She was indeed a little tired, mainly because she really needed some time to go out and take a good look at the mountains and waters here. She was too bored and felt too empty.

She went to the mall and bought a set of tea sets and a camping chair, but did not buy more equipment, mainly because she did not have enough money. Li Li did not give her much money, and he did not say when he would pay for the last case.

Apart from the fact that she didn't have enough money, she felt that this day should be free. However, this thought was shattered when she returned home after buying things and was about to pack up to go hiking, because Li Li also applied for leave and was at home packing his outdoor equipment to come find her.

"I didn't say I wouldn't take you with me, but I'm mainly afraid that if I take you with me, there will be a case." Kong Zhixi was a little annoyed. She frowned unconsciously and sat down on the sofa.

"I'm not that unlucky, and I can still get things for you. Don't you need a car too?" Li Li also wanted to take a vacation and have a good rest.

Although they were reluctant, they still sat together on the mountain and drank tea. Sometimes people get along with each other in a very strange way. People who love each other may not be able to be together in the end, but people who don't love each other have to be tied together for life. Kong Zhixi knew why she couldn't remember their married life, because she was obsessed with her father only. His long-term denial and comparison left a big gap in her mind. She wanted to deny the things he arranged from the perspective of career or ideals.

"Old Li, marriage is your obsession, right?" Kong Zhixi took a cup of hot tea, looked at the mountain opposite the top of the mountain, and spoke.

"Maybe. My parents seldom see each other. I lived with my grandparents when I was young, and only returned to them when I was old enough to go to school. But they flew away all year round and seldom came home. Even when they met, they often quarreled. When I was young, I thought that if I got married, I would definitely not be like them." Speaking of his parents, Li Li also recalled his childhood.

"That's right, your obsession is marriage, and mine is my father's affirmation. My dad always compares me with my sister, and thinks that life should be about studying hard, becoming a civil servant, and then marrying a civil servant. This is the most perfect life in his mind. I don't know why I became a policeman, but I am sure that 90 percent of the reason is related to my father." Kong Zhixi wanted to say everything she thought of at once.

"He is very important to you, right?" Li Li looked at her and asked.

"Maybe. I can't remember anything about our marriage, but I know that marrying you should have something to do with him. I'm afraid... it's not because of love. Do you understand what I mean?" She felt a little guilty and sad. She didn't know if it was because she betrayed her own life or because she had never been sincere in this marriage.

"What did you remember?" Li Li knew that she had always wanted to figure out the whole story, and he really wanted to help her.

"All I remember is my childhood, work, and this marriage. All I have in my mind is that piece of certificate. I just have a vague feeling that I may never have loved you." She didn't want to see Li Li giving so blindly anymore, but she was sad when she said these words.

"It's okay, it's okay, Xixi, we still have time, we can think about it slowly." Li Li put down the teacup, knelt on one knee in front of her, and comforted her.

"Old Sui said we don't have time. I don't want you to keep recalling these things. If you think of something else, maybe you can get out of here." Kong Zhixi felt that she was somewhat responsible for him not being able to get out.

"We can go out together, you have to believe it!" Li Li patted her shoulder, trying to comfort her.

The tea in the cup had already gone cold. The spring wind was still quite strong. The air on the mountain was full of moisture. The wind and oxygen were intoxicating. The two were trapped here, feeling depressed.

After two days of rest, Li Li received a task from the Party and government to promote the law in various private enterprises. He was specifically told to promote it in a homestay enterprise, saying that it was a newly settled large enterprise and the city attached great importance to it. These were all political tasks, and Kong Zhixi felt that she didn't need to go. Li Li felt that the murderer of the kidnapping case had not been caught yet, and it was dangerous to leave her alone at home to rest, so he dragged her along.

"I wonder if the homestay companies can give some discounts when traveling." Kong Zhixi said casually in the car.

"I heard that it's a female boss who came back from abroad. The name sounds like someone I know." Li Li also casually started the conversation.

"What's your name?" Kong Zhixi became interested.

"Cheng Xi. Do you know him?"

"Cheng Xi, what a coincidence, maybe I'll remember you after meeting you." She had no impression of this name and guessed that he was not an old acquaintance.

"There's no need to drag me along for this kind of political mission next time. My political awareness is too low, and I don't have the talent for it." After getting off the car, Kong Zhixi felt that she should still express her attitude towards politics.

"That's why you should do more to increase your understanding." Li Li refuted her.

"You're really getting middle-aged, and your father's style is getting stronger and stronger!" At that moment, Kong Zhixi felt that she was still trapped in her father's denial. This damn life was so painful that she couldn't live without it, and she couldn't be freed even by death.

Although I don't know why Pufa needs to see the general manager, but since the boss wants to see him, I have to deal with it. The receptionist was very polite. She took people to the office and poured tea and served snacks. She probably liked Lao Li. While serving tea and snacks, she smiled at him, with the expression of a young girl in love.

"Brother Li, long time no see. How are you? Are you doing well?" Kong Zhixi was staring at the infatuated look of the girl at the front desk when another girl's voice came from behind her. It was the kind of cheerful girl who had never suffered any hardships in life and was surrounded by lovers. Her voice was enviable.

"Xixi! When did you come back?" Li Li's reaction confirmed the fact that they knew each other, but the word "Xixi" sounded uncomfortable.

"Who is this?" Cheng Xi asked, pointing at Kong Zhixi who was sitting aside and eating snacks.

"Kong Zhixi, it's not important. Why don't you guys chat? I can go to your legal department and sit down." Kong Zhixi stuffed the snack in her hand into her mouth, clapped her hands, and quickly introduced herself.

"Oh, okay. I haven't seen Brother Li for a long time. Xiaoxiao, take Miss Kong to talk to Manager Zhang from the legal department." Cheng Xi was not polite and asked the girl at the front desk to ask Kong Zhixi to leave the office.

Li Li wanted to stop her, but Kong Zhixi was eager to leave. The girl called her brother so much that she almost choked with diabetes.

She had worked with people from the street before to popularize the law, but the prerequisite for doing such things is to have a mass base first. Dealing with ordinary people is different from dealing with the workplace. She caught up with the receptionist and asked, "It seems that your General Manager Cheng is very familiar with Officer Li?"

"Yes, I've often heard Ms. Cheng mention her brother before." The girl at the front desk immediately became interested and couldn't wait to share the CP she had been supporting.

"Brother?" Kong Zhixi had never heard Li Li say that he had such a sister.

"My childhood sweetheart, we've often heard her mention him since Mr. Cheng came here eight years ago." It turns out that this girl is not in love with Li Li, but is shipping him a couple. No wonder she looked so amorous just now.

She hasn't figured out why she married Li Li, and now that her white moonlight is back, she has become the third party who breaks up the couple. Well, well, the script is becoming more and more unpredictable.

"Mr. Zhang, Officer Kong from the Public Security Bureau said he is here to carry out some legal education work for our company. Mr. Cheng wants you to make the connection." The girl at the front desk sent someone to the door of the legal office, knocked on the door and said.

"Okay, please come in, please come in." Mr. Zhang quickly invited the person in and pulled a stool for him to sit down. Kong Zhixi took the information in her hand and began to discuss with Mr. Zhang how to carry out the popularization of law.