Chapter 42 The Bronze Sparrow Spreading Its Wings
On the way, when the taxi driver heard that Xu Yiqing's destination was the new Citizen's Park, he talked endlessly about his experiences, praising the renovation of the park and the financial backers behind it.
"After the iron sheet surrounding the park was removed yesterday, I took a look. At night, the lights of the sports car were on when passing by. It was very beautiful! Turn the corner and you will see...we are here!"
Far away, Xu Yiqing saw the exterior of the park while sitting in the car.
The green plants that used to be separated by iron sheets are now in full bloom. There are many towering fir trees planted outside the park. The green paths are particularly quiet in the drizzle.
The artistic conception is beautiful but not deserted at all. There were many people in the park today, mostly old people and children. After all, it was a working day, and some self-media bloggers and media reporters came to interview.
After getting off the car, Xu Yiqing looked at the arch at the entrance of the park and really felt the atmosphere.
He took out his mobile phone and called Du Yu. Du Yu said that someone would come out to pick him up immediately.
While waiting, Xu Yiqing was worried and didn't tell Du Yu what clothes she was wearing. What if the person who came out was not her and she didn't know the other person?
He soon knew that his worries were unnecessary.
"Captain Du told me you would come over. I thought it was a joke."
Zhou Shi was wearing a long windbreaker, showing off her royal sister style. She had her hands in her coat pockets and women's sunglasses on her face. She teased Xu Yiqing with a playful smile: "When did you change your temper?"
Xu Yiqing said: "I didn't expect Du Yu to say that you were the one to pick me up... I didn't want to come either, so Du Yu asked me to come, and I'm also somewhat interested in this multinational group."
Zhou Shi pursed his lips, pretending to be disappointed, and sighed: "Oh, I thought you came here because of me."
The two of them walked inside, Xu Yiqing remained silent.
Zhou Shi thought that Xu Yiqing was avoiding this problem, so she felt a woman's unique annoyance, and her steps speeded up unconsciously.
But while walking, Xu Yiqing suddenly spoke.
"A little."
"Just a little?"
"Okay, a little more."
Zhou Shi showed a satisfied expression, stopped teasing Xu Yiqing, and his steps were not as fast as before.
Slowing down was not subconscious, but intentional on her part.
Slow down a little, walk more, keep the same speed as before.
The two of them had visited this park before. Ten years ago, they were a very loving model couple, and dating was naturally the norm.
There was nothing interesting about the park at that time. You could walk to the end in just a few steps. The water in the pond was dirty, the green plants were wild, no one came to play, and the deck chairs were covered with leaves.
Even so, Xu Yiqing and Zhou Shi could spend a whole day shopping. Even the vendors who set up stalls in the park were familiar with them. They tried to seduce them many times and shot them with toy guns that had no accuracy at all. balloon.
Now that the park has been renovated, it is better than before, but they have been separated for ten years because of their ideals and family reasons.
Xu Yiqing stopped thinking about this and looked around.
It can be seen that Fumei Group has spent a lot of money. All the layouts have been reshuffled. The old statues and buildings have been demolished and rebuilt, the ponds have been pumped and expanded, the green plants have been dug out and replaced with new ones, and even the floor tiles have been dug out and paved with better ones. of.
The three-year project has brought a lot of jobs and investment to Jiangcheng, and not surprisingly, this result will be counted among the achievements of Jiangcheng's leadership team.
Xu Yiqing is not interested in the game behind this. As long as it benefits the people, it is a good thing.
Judging from the taxi driver's words and behavior just now and the lively atmosphere today, at least the people of Jiangcheng are happy.
The two walked very slowly, talking as they walked, and walked for about 20 minutes before arriving at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The ceremony was held in the square in the center of the park. There were many people and it was very busy. A stage was specially set up.
The first thing Xu Yiqing saw when he came over was not the guests and city leaders, but such a striking building in the center of the square——
A bronze sparrow who wants to spread his wings and fly high!
Below the bronze sparrow is a base made of concrete. The base is shaped like a thick branch. The bronze sparrow statue is placed on the branch with its head held high and its wings fluttering. It is very spectacular.
The entire bronze statue, together with the concrete base below, is about eight meters high and can be seen from a long distance away.
"This statue alone probably cost a lot of money." Xu Yiqing didn't understand statues, but he could feel that the shock was at least not too bad. Zhou Shi took off her sunglasses and put them away. She had a certain understanding of art. "The design of the statue is considered first-tier in China, but the workmanship is a bit poor, so overall it can only be second-tier... The main thing is that the concrete base is holding it back. If the entire It would be better if they were all made of copper.”
Xu Yiqing nodded: "That will probably be more expensive."
Zhou Shi smiled: "If you knew the designer of this statue, you would probably be surprised and more interested."
Xu Yiqing was confused: "Do I know him?"
Zhou Shi was stunned by this question. She thought about it and sighed softly: "I prefer that you don't know...it's He Yunke."
Xu Yiqing looked surprised, then raised his head and looked carefully at the majestic statue in front of him.
This was actually designed by He Yunke?
"He's an architect?"
"No, according to the investigation, He Yunke has a doctorate in medicine, and Fumei Group is also a multinational pharmaceutical company."
"But you said it was designed by him, and you just said that the design of the statue is of a first-class quality."
"Yes, but the result of the investigation is this. Originally, this was what Du Yu wanted to tell you after cutting the ribbon, so I just told you directly." Zhou Shi said: "After Fumei Group took over the park renovation project three years ago, This project was left to He Yunke, the director of Jiangcheng District.”
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"The park renovation project attracted many bids from engineering teams, and naturally there were also bids for statues. At that time, He Yunke suddenly proposed to design a statue himself and submitted his own proposal to the company."
"The design drawings of the statue are very professional, just like the design drawings of a house. If you don't have some professional skills, you won't be able to understand the drawings. Later, the senior management of Fumei Company hired a professional sculptor to see He Yunke's plan and gave him a high opinion of it. Comment, I was even more shocked after hearing that He Yunke was not from a major.”
After listening to Zhou Shi's statement, Xu Yiqing rubbed her chin: "How do you know all this?"
Zhou Shi raised her chin towards the distance: "The person in charge of their company said that before you came, Captain Du specifically asked about it, and made it seem like he was taking notes, and was even reprimanded by Director Fu."
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Xu Yiqing looked into the distance. Next to the podium, Du Yu in a police uniform was talking to another woman in a suit.
"After He Yunke disappeared, that woman took over his position and is now the director of Fumei Group in Jiangcheng."
At this moment, something suddenly happened.
A woman with two children rushed towards the female director from the crowd. Du Yu quickly stopped her with quick eyes and hands, causing a commotion from the security guards and the police on site.
Xu Yiqing and Zhou Shi looked at each other and ran over quickly.
Before they could get closer, they heard the woman crying to the director: "Please, help me find my husband!"
The female director couldn't bear it and signaled Du Yu to let him go: "Sister-in-law, we are also very sad about the disappearance of Director He. We have done everything we can... the police are here. If you don't believe me, just ask."
Du Yu also saw clearly that the visitor was He Yunke's family, and apologized: "I'm really sorry. We will notify you as soon as possible if there is any news... But please don't worry, I will do my best to find someone."
Xu Yiqing and Zhou Shi came over to meet Du Yu.
"Old Xu, you are here."
"What's going on?"
"Oh, it's hard to put it into words." Du Yu felt a little ashamed.
He has a strong sense of justice and responsibility, and what he fears most is facing the family members who reported the crime before the case is concluded.
The woman was crying, but was stunned when she saw Xu Yiqing.
"You..."
Xu Yiqing suddenly had a strange feeling when he saw the woman's stunned look.
He pointed to himself: "Do you know me?"
What the woman said next shocked Du Yu and Zhou Shi.
She sniffed her sobbing nose and asked Xu Yiqing curiously: "Are you an elder brother or a younger brother?"
(End of chapter)