Title: Reborn in Handong, Starting with an Investment in Gao Yuliang

However, to everyone's surprise...

Qi Tongwei did not fly into a rage or cower as they had imagined.

He simply straightened up slowly.

He reached out and gently patted the shoulder that Zhang Long had bumped into, as if brushing away some non-existent dust.

This gesture was filled with silent contempt.

then.

He then raised his eyes and looked directly at Zhang Long for the first time.

His eyes were cold and calm, like a bottomless ancient well, without the slightest ripple.

"A loud voice doesn't mean great ability."

Qi Tongwei's voice was not loud, but it was exceptionally clear, each word striking a chord in everyone's heart.

See you on the field.

After saying that, he handed the completed registration form to the staff member, turned around and left without looking at Zhang Long again.

His composure and calmness made it seem as if he were the seasoned king, while Zhang Long was just a clown jumping around.

The smile on Zhang Long's face froze instantly.

All the humiliating words he had prepared were stuck in his throat.

He never expected this.

His determined show of force was so easily neutralized by the other party.

It felt like throwing a punch with all your might, only to hit cotton – an indescribable sense of frustration.

Zhang Long also sensed something in Qi Tongwei's eyes that made his heart pound.

That wasn't anger, nor fear, but a kind of indifference towards inanimate objects.

That look in his eyes.

He had only seen it in the eyes of the real outlaws on the border!

......

Nine o'clock in the morning.

The stadium of the Handong Provincial Police Academy was bathed in sunshine under a cloudless sky.

On the huge platform, a bright red banner fluttered in the wind.

"Opening Ceremony of the Provincial Young Police Officers' Practical Skills Competition"

Provincial Party Secretary Lu Kangcheng sat firmly in the center, his expression solemn.

To his left was Liang Qunfeng, the provincial discipline inspection commission secretary, his straight back like a javelin.

To his right was Zhao Lichun, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee, with a faint smile on his face, which made him appear very shrewd.

Further to both sides, Shen Zhongxing and a group of other bigwigs sat upright with serious expressions.

Below the stage was a formation of hundreds of police officers from thirteen cities across the province.

Dressed in crisp training uniforms, they stood tall and straight, facing the rising sun, forming a vast ocean of dark blue.

The air was thick with a mixture of tension and excitement.

Lu Kangcheng delivered a brief and powerful opening speech, emphasizing the principles of "fairness and impartiality, and practical combat as the priority" in this competition.

The speech ended with thunderous applause.

However, just as the host was about to announce the end of the opening ceremony.

Zhao Lichun, who had been silent all along, suddenly uttered a profound sigh.

"Secretary Lu, comrades, looking at these energetic young people below the stage, I feel very gratified."

His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it carried perfectly over the stage.

Everyone was stunned.

Zhao Lichun paused, then abruptly changed the subject, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over Liang Qunfeng beside him.

"However, this competition has indeed caused quite a stir."

"It's a province-wide live broadcast, and they've invited media reporters."

"I'm just worried that if we go to all this trouble, and the people we finally select are just pretty faces who can take exams and write articles, it will not only be a disgrace to the Handong police force, but also a waste of taxpayers' money!"

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell into a deathly silence.

The VIPs on the podium instantly felt the temperature drop several degrees.

This is a blatant slap in the face!

It was an open and blatant attack!

Everyone knows that.

This competition was proposed by Liang Qunfeng despite opposition from others.

The only "connected person" who was pushed to the forefront of public opinion was Qi Tongwei, whom Liang Qunfeng specifically requested to protect.

Zhao Lichun's words.

They were practically pointing their fingers at Liang Qunfeng and cursing him.

They say he's ambitious, nepotistic, and that all he does is produce empty rhetoric!

All eyes instantly focused on Liang Qunfeng.

Everyone was waiting to see how he would handle this sudden attack.

Liang Qunfeng's face showed no anger whatsoever.

He didn't even lift his eyelids, but simply spoke calmly and indifferently.

True gold is not afraid of being tested by fire.

"All the events in this competition were designed by the provincial expert team based on the actual needs of frontline combat, and they assess comprehensive qualities. I believe that those who stand out from the competition will be the true elites."

After he finished speaking, he slowly turned his head to look at Zhao Lichun, a cold smile curving his lips.

"I've heard that the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau sent quite a few so-called veterans to participate this time?"

"Perfect, it can serve as a whetstone for those young people who have just graduated from police academy."

"Young people need to experience more setbacks and challenges."

"but......"

Liang Qunfeng's voice trailed off, tinged with amusement.

"Let's hope this whetstone isn't shattered by the greenhorn. That wouldn't look good on you, Secretary Zhao, would it?"

The atmosphere on the podium instantly froze to freezing point!

ruthless!

Too bad!

No one expected this.

Liang Qunfeng's counterattack was surprisingly sharp!

This is no longer a sneak attack; this is a direct stab with a knife!

Zhao Lichun's smile froze completely, and a sinister glint flashed deep in his eyes.

He was about to speak in rebuttal.

Lu Kangcheng, who was sitting in the middle, coughed lightly and tapped his index finger lightly on the table.

"alright."

The provincial party secretary's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an air of authority.

"A fight is a fight, so let's keep quiet."

"No matter whose people you are or what kind of soldiers you are, once you get to the field, you have to prove yourself with your skills."

Lu Kangcheng's sharp gaze swept over Liang Qunfeng and Zhao Lichun.

"Whoever falters at the crucial moment must take responsibility!"

A hammer!

This statement was both a warning to Zhao Lichun and a reminder to Liang Qunfeng.

As the provincial party secretary, what he wanted was results, results that could give the people of the entire province an explanation!

Zhao Lichun's face grew increasingly grim, but he could only swallow his words.

Liang Qunfeng, however, remained calm, as if nothing had happened.

The opening ceremony has now concluded!

As the host announced loudly.

Lu Kangcheng was the first to stand up and walk off the stage without looking back.

Liang Qunfeng and Zhao Lichun exchanged a glance, each snorted coldly, and then got up and left one after the other.

......

Half an hour later.

The first event, the 5,000-meter cross-country race with full gear, has officially begun.

The sun was blazing overhead.

Each participant carried over 20 kilograms of equipment, sweating profusely on the rugged mountain path.

"Bang!"

The starting gun fired.

Zhang Long and his group of "veterans" from the municipal bureau were like wild dogs that had broken free of their reins.

He rushed out immediately.

Their tactics were very clear.

The goal is to disrupt everyone's rhythm at the start by using extreme sprint speed, and wear down those "academics" who lack physical reserves in advance.

In a short time.

The entire team was thrown into chaos by them.

Many young police officers were swept along by this frenzied momentum, and before they had run two kilometers, they were panting heavily and their speed had obviously slowed down.

However, at the rear of the first echelon of the team, there was a figure who maintained a steady, almost frighteningly stable rhythm.

It was Qi Tongwei.

Liang Cheng's words of advice echoed in his mind again and again.

"This competition isn't about individual results. If your goal is to be number one, you must allocate your energy wisely and ensure your strengths are maintained. That's half the battle won."

"Remember, your opponents aren't these small fry, they're Zhang Long and his gang of mad dogs."

"Conserve your energy; save all your explosive power for the final hand-to-hand combat and shooting!"

Qi Tongwei's eyes were calm as he precisely controlled his heart rate and stride.

No matter how frantically Zhang Long and his team led the pack.

He remained unmoved.

He was like a seasoned hunter, silently following his prey, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.