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

"Why can't I say that?"

Gao Yuliang's voice suddenly rose, carrying a sense of authority.

"Let me ask you, how many years do you think it would take to get ahead in Jingzhou as a low-level police officer, judge, or prosecutor, relying solely on your own efforts?"

"Ten years? Twenty years?"

"Even if you are exceptionally talented, achieve remarkable feats, and climb to the rank of deputy director, so what?"

"In the Chen family's eyes, you are still nothing!"

Gao Yuliang stepped forward and stared intently into Qi Tongwei's eyes.

"Marrying someone of equal social standing! These four words are the sword of Damocles hanging over your love!"

"Would someone like Chen Yanshi, who prides himself on being incorruptible and cherishes his reputation above all else, marry his precious daughter to a poor boy from the countryside, with no connections, struggling at the bottom of society?"

Stop dreaming!

"He talks about equality for all, but deep down he's more concerned with class than anyone else! He might appreciate your talent, but he'll never accept you as part of his family!"

"Every time you visit his home, he might be polite to you, but that politeness is that of an elder to a younger person, or a superior to a subordinate! It's definitely not the appreciation and approval a father-in-law has for his son-in-law!"

"You're nothing more than an unrealistic romantic fantasy of his daughter's youth! Once faced with reality, the first person to sever your ties will be Chen Yanshi!"

Every word is piercing to the heart!

Qi Tongwei's face turned deathly pale in an instant.

He instinctively wanted to argue back, to roar.

But Gao Yuliang's words precisely pierced the deepest, most untouchable corner of his heart, and then stirred it up fiercely!

Those scenes that Qi Tongwei had deliberately ignored instantly flooded his mind.

My first visit to the Chen family.

Chen Yanshi smiled and invited him to sit down.

But that gaze carried scrutiny and detachment, as if looking at an object unrelated to oneself.

Chen Yang's mother.

That woman, who also came from a cadre family.

Serving tea and water.

He seemed kind.

But there was an inescapable sense of superiority in his eyes.

The way they scrutinized his clothes and speech felt like needles pricking him.

The gifts Qi Tongwei gave to Chen Yang were just some cheap trinkets.

He seemed so out of place in the bright and clean living room of the Chen family.

Every time Qi Tongwei straightened his back, wanting to talk about his ideals and ambitions...

He could always feel an invisible pressure that made him swallow back the words he was about to say.

It was a chill that penetrated to the very bone.

It stems from class differences.

An insurmountable chasm.

Qi Tongwei always thought he was overthinking things and being too sensitive.

until now.

This fig leaf was ruthlessly torn away by Gao Yuliang, revealing the bloody reality.

Qi Tongwei's proud achievements and his belief in hard work.

The concept of "marrying someone of equal social standing" is shattered.

That spine that was originally standing straight.

At that moment, it bent slightly, out of control.

A hero's dream.

It is utterly vulnerable under the harshness of reality.

The fallen leaves on campus are still fluttering in the air.

Qi Tongwei stood still, motionless, as if he had become a statue.

His face turned from white to green, and then from green to a deathly gray.

Gao Yuliang's words echoed repeatedly in his mind like the most vicious curse.

"Marrying someone of equal social standing..."

"Pretentious hypocrisy..."

"Poor kid..."

Each of these words felt like a resounding slap across his face, leaving a burning pain.

Qi Tongwei thought of his impoverished hometown.

I thought of my parents, who toiled in the fields from dawn till dusk.

I remembered how I walked out of that ravine step by step, wearing a pair of worn-out canvas shoes.

He thought that getting into Handong University would change his fate.

If you are good enough, you can win everything you want.

Including love.

But now.

Gao Yuliang told him that it was all in vain.

In the huge city of Gyeongju.

In the face of those families who control power and resources.

All of Qi Tongwei's efforts were just a joke.

He could be a hero, but a hero is not worthy of their daughter.

A long silence.

A tremendous sense of powerlessness and humiliation overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.

The light in Qi Tongwei's eyes.

The once clear and bright light gradually dimmed.

Instead, it was a sense of unprecedented confusion.

"teacher......"

for a long time.

Qi Tongwei finally spoke.

His voice was terribly hoarse.

"What should I do?"

Qi Tongwei raised his head, and his once bright eyes were now filled with nothing but naked longing.

He didn't want to lose Chen Yang.

I don't want to be like an ant, easily crushed by so-called fate and rules!

Gao Yuliang looked at him.

Looking at this young man whose ideals he had shattered with his own hands.

A satisfied smile finally appeared on his lips.

Jade that is not carved cannot become a useful object.

Now, the rough edges of this rough gem have been broken, and it can be sculpted into the shape you desire.

"Tongwei, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

"I want to... live like a human being," Qi Tongwei said, emphasizing each word.

"it is good."

Gao Yuliang pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose; the lenses reflected a cold light.

He slowly uttered two words.

"Liang Cheng".

Qi Tongwei was stunned.

This name.

He's heard it far too many times lately.

That young man who stirred up a storm in the business world of Jingzhou with just a bottle of iced tea.

The behind-the-scenes boss of Qingyu Food Factory is the son of Liang Qunfeng, the secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

A person from a completely different world than him.

"What does the teacher mean?"

"Instead of getting hurt by the stubborn Chen family, it's better to climb a rising mountain."

Gao Yuliang's voice was low, yet full of allure.

"The Zhao family and the Liang family are currently engaged in a power struggle, but it's clear to everyone that although Zhao Lichun is powerful, the Liang family has produced a prodigy."

"That Liang Cheng is no ordinary person."

"His business acumen and vision far exceed what ordinary people can imagine."

"The Liang family is currently in dire need of manpower, and needs some smart, capable young people without strong backgrounds to fill their leeway."

"Chen Yanshi looks down on your background, but the Liang family will!"

"Because in their eyes, having no connections means absolute loyalty and control!"

Qi Tongwei's breathing became rapid.

He is an extremely intelligent person.

Gao Yuliang's words.

It couldn't be clearer.

This is showing him a way.

A path to power.

It could be a shortcut for him to get rid of his "poor boy" status.

"teacher......"

Qi Tongwei's Adam's apple bobbed. "I...I have no connection with the Liang family."

"Intersections are created."

Gao Yuliang patted him on the shoulder.

"I heard that Liang Cheng is currently expanding his business empire on a large scale, not only getting into logistics but also preparing to venture into other industries."

"He needs people, especially assistants who understand law and policy and are quick-witted."

"You are the most suitable candidate."

"Spend more time with him and let him see your value. When necessary, show your strength and assertiveness."

Gao Yuliang's gaze became meaningful.

"You are my student. Your contact with Liang Cheng, in a sense, also represents my attitude."

boom!

Qi Tongwei's mind went blank.

I understood everything instantly!

As the head of the Department of Political Science and Law at Handong University, Gao Yuliang had students and former associates all over the Handong political and legal system.

It is a force that cannot be ignored.

Gao Yuliang has not yet clearly taken sides.

Sending Qi Tongwei to contact Liang Cheng was Gao Yuliang's way of asking for directions!

If Liang Cheng accepts him, it means that the Liang family has also accepted the olive branch extended by Gao Yuliang.

Qi Tongwei was a gift from Teacher Gao to the Liang family!

A "pledge of allegiance"!