After Gao Jie came back from the company headquarters, he became taciturn. He didn't talk to anyone or socialize with others.
The day's training was over, and everyone returned to the dormitory talking and laughing. However, after Gao Jie came back, he didn't joke with anyone. He directly moved a stool and sat in front of his bed. He didn't say a word, just sat on the edge of the bed in a daze.
Li Xiang discovered that Gao Jie didn't talk to anyone throughout the day, and had an abnormal expression and dull eyes, so he took the initiative to step forward and ask questions.
"Gao Jie, I see that you are not energetic today. Did something happen?"
"No."
Gao Jie hesitated for a moment, then uttered two words. After all, it was not a glorious thing for something like this to happen to his family, and he didn't want anyone to know, including Li Xiang.
At this time, someone called Li Xiang outside the dormitory.
"Li Xiang, let's go play a game of basketball."
"Wait a minute, I'll be right back."
Playing basketball is Li Xiang's favorite, and of course Li Xiang would not refuse. However, when Li Xiang saw Gao Jie sitting alone in the dormitory unhappy, in order to make Gao Jie happier, Li Xiang came over to Gao Jie and said, "Gao Jie, how about we go together?" Let’s go play basketball.”
"I don't want to go, you can go by yourself." Gao Jie responded casually.
Seeing that Gao Jie had no reaction, Li Xiang couldn't bear to leave Gao Jie alone in the dormitory, so he responded to his comrades outside the dormitory: "You go ahead, I won't go today."
Gao Jie knew that Li Xiang had good intentions to stay with him, but at this time, Gao Jie just wanted to be alone. So Gao Jie immediately stood up and pushed Li Xiang out of the door.
"Li Xiang, go play basketball. I'm really not in the mood to go out tonight, so just leave me alone."
Li Xiang had no choice but to follow everyone to the basketball court, leaving Gao Jie alone in the dormitory.
Several people came to the court. Suddenly, Li Erniu started talking and asked Liu Gang: "Liu Gang, today I found that Gao Jie seems to be a different person. You and Gao Jie usually have the closest relationship. Do you know what happened to him?" ?"
Liu Gang thought for a moment. I remember when I called home the day before yesterday, I seemed to have heard from my family that Gao Jie's father had been arrested for corruption and bribery. So, Liu Gang told Li Erniu the news without thinking too much.
"He, something happened at home. It seems that his father was arrested."
Upon hearing the news, everyone in the stadium pricked up their ears and approached Liu Gang.
"What? Gao Jie's father was arrested? Why was he arrested?"
Liu Gang never expected that his casual remarks would immediately cause such a big sensation.
"Well……."
Liu Gang knew that he had spilled the beans and wanted to change his story, but he didn't know how to weave a lie.
"Say it!" The audience around them couldn't wait to know the reason.
"It seems that it was due to corruption and bribery."
Liu Gang couldn't make up lies, so he had to tell the truth.
"What? Gao Jie's father is embezzling and accepting bribes. This is big news!" Liu Gang's voice was extremely quiet, but someone still heard it. After everyone heard it, they immediately repeated Liu Gang's words loudly.
As soon as this word spread, it was a big mistake. Soon, the story of Gao Jie's father's corruption and bribery spread quickly among the recruits.
"Gao Jie, I heard that your father was arrested, is it true?" A recruit returned to the dormitory and saw Gao Jie sitting in the dormitory, so he asked Gao Jie without any scruples.
Upon hearing this, Gao Jie stood up immediately.
"Who are you listening to?"
"So you don't know yet. Many people in our company know it. Liu Gang just said it on the playground!" The recruit thought Gao Jie knew about it.
"What? Liu Gang, I'm going to skin you." When Gao Jie learned that this was reported by Liu Gang, he clenched his fists angrily and immediately ran to the playground to find Gao Jie to question him.
"Liu Gang, what do you mean? Why do you say that my father is corrupt and bribery? I still treat you as a brother."
Gao Jie stood angrily in front of Liu Gang, his eyes bloodshot.
"Yes, yes, I'm sorry, I..., I accidentally let it slip."
Liu Gang knew that he had caused trouble and quickly bowed his head and apologized to Gao Jie.
"Liu Gang, you bastard, what's the use of apologizing to me now."
As he spoke, Gao Jie kicked Liu Gang hard and hit Liu Gang's lower abdomen hard. Liu Gang's face suddenly cramped in pain. Immediately afterwards, Gao Jie hit Liu Gang with fists like raindrops, venting all the anger accumulated in his heart on Liu Gang. But Liu Gang knew that he was wrong and did not dare to fight back, allowing Gao Jie to beat and scold him.
Li Xiang saw that if Gao Jie continued to fight like this, someone would be killed sooner or later, so he quickly went up and pulled Gao Jie away. However, Gao Jie was still unyielding like a crazy wild dog, and even hit Li Xiang with his fist. Li Xiang saw that it was difficult for him to hold Gao Jie by himself, so he hurriedly called for reinforcements.
"Xiao Pang, Li Erniu, why are you still standing there? Come here quickly and pull them apart."
Hearing the shouting, it took Li Erniu and Xiaopang a long time to react, and they quickly stepped forward and pulled Gao Jie and Liu Gang away together.
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Since then, the corruption and bribery of Gao Jie's father has spread quickly throughout the company, and because of Gao Jie's father, many people have taken the initiative to keep a distance from him, for fear of having any relationship with Gao Jie. Only Li Xiang stayed by Gao Jie's side as always, constantly comforting and persuading Gao Jie.
"Gao Jie, I believe your dad will be fine. When everything comes to light, the judicial authorities will definitely clear your dad's name."
Li Xiang saw Gao Jie sitting in a daze on the edge of the playground, so he took the initiative to come to Gao Jie and comfort him. In response, Gao Jie did not show enthusiasm and only replied coldly.
"Li Xiang, thank you. At this time, everyone is avoiding me, but you are the only one who comes to talk to me."
"Hi! Why are you so polite? We are both comrades-in-arms and brothers. Why are you saying those polite words?"
Li Xiang took the initiative to sit next to Gao Jie and watch the distant scenery with him.
At this time, Gao Jie looked a little tired and his eyes were red and swollen. It was obvious that he had not had a good rest during this period. He forced a smile out of the corner of his mouth, but what was revealed in that smile was deep worry and helplessness.
His eyes were full of worry, and he looked in the direction of the playground from time to time, as if he was looking for something. His hands clenched into fists unconsciously, and his nails dug deeply into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain.
At this time, Gao Jie was like a lonely traveler, carrying a heavy burden and walking alone on the vast road of life. His mood was sometimes depressed, sometimes anxious, sometimes angry, and sometimes helpless. But he never gave up, because he knew that his father would never do such a corrupt thing.
Li Xiang looked at Gao Jie's back and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: This young man who was once high-spirited and full of energy has now been ruthlessly tortured by fate and has become so haggard. However, it is this kind of suffering that will make Gao Jie stronger and more mature. He believes that as long as Gao Jie can survive this difficult period, the future will be better.
