To keep He Yongan from being distracted so he could focus on his studies at the Party School, Feng Qingqing slowly nodded under his intense, probing gaze. She promised him that she would remain still and not make any moves until he returned, leaving all plans for after his arrival. Only then did He Yongan feel slightly at ease.
Yet, for some reason, looking at Feng Qingqing’s face as she offered those assurances, he could not shake his lingering doubts. Based on what he knew of her, she might avoid big, reckless moves, but she would likely still find ways to stir things up. Even so, he knew she was a woman of great discretion. Finally, he stopped overthinking it, and the night passed in silence.
Early the next morning, He Yongan packed a simple bag and, filled with reluctance, took the bus to the Provincial Capital.
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