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

Qi Tongwei sat to the side, his back ramrod straight, like a steel knife drawn from its sheath.

Unlike Li Dakang, who had many convoluted views on political achievements, his expression was more direct and more blunt.

"Liang Cheng, District Chief Dakang is talking about official business; I, Qi Tongwei, am only talking about personal matters."

Qi Tongwei stared intently at Liang Cheng, his tone revealing a ruthless edge.

"You know best what I was like before, though others may not."

"I have so many skills, yet I almost lost my job!"

Qi Tongwei gripped his knees tightly with both hands, his knuckles protruding high.

"If it weren't for your discerning eye, and if it weren't for your strong recommendation to Secretary Lu and Secretary Liang..."

"Where am I, Qi Tongwei, to suffer indignities? How dare I wear this police uniform of a branch bureau chief!"

Qi Tongwei suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Liang Cheng with utmost solemnity.

"You are my benefactor; without you, I, Qi Tongwei, would not be where I am today!"

"From now on, wherever you point, I, Qi Tongwei, will hit you without hesitation!"

Seeing their excited expressions, Liang Cheng felt very satisfied.

This is the effect he wanted.

By binding their interests together and employing both kindness and coercion, these two have become the sharpest knives in his hands.

"Sit down quickly."

Liang Cheng waved his hand, gesturing for Qi Tongwei to sit down.

"Your achievements today are due to your own abilities; gold always shines."

"I just gave you guys a push out of the blue."

Liang Cheng refilled their teacups, his tone becoming extremely casual.

"I called you here today not only to catch up, but also to inform you of a few things."

Liang Cheng put down the teapot and leaned back in his chair.

"I just returned from Luzhou a couple of days ago. The Crescent Lake project has been completely secured."

"And while you're at it, take care of Gao Yuliang's matter as well."

Upon hearing the name Gao Yuliang, Qi Tongwei's eyes lit up instantly.

Li Dakang was also taken aback.

Liang Cheng continued.

"Gao Yuliang has been officially transferred to serve as the Director of the Public Security Department of Handong Province."

"He has already started to take over all the work in the hall."

Qi Tongwei and Li Dakang had already known about this matter, but upon hearing Liang Cheng's words, they still showed happy expressions.

"Professor Gao has a background in political science and law; he has a solid theoretical foundation and superb skills. It's only natural that he became the Director of the Public Security Bureau!"

Qi Tongwei's handsome face was filled with fervor.

Gao Yuliang was his mentor, and now that his mentor has taken over, he, as the branch director, feels even more empowered.

The entire political and legal system in Handong is about to undergo a complete reshuffle.

Li Dakang gasped in shock.

He has a higher perspective on issues than Qi Tongwei.

"President Liang, Secretary Lu and Secretary Liang's move was simply a stroke of genius."

"They seized control of the most important tool before Chung Heping took office."

Li Dakang's eyes were filled with awe.

"Now, even if a new governor is parachuted in, he won't be able to easily break through the ironclad barrier of Handong!"

The atmosphere in the private room became extremely lively.

Gao Yuliang's rise to power gave Li Dakang and Qi Tongwei a huge sense of reassurance.

However, when the topic turned to the impending major upheaval in the officialdom of Handong the next day, both men's expressions simultaneously turned somewhat solemn.

Li Dakang picked up his teacup, gently blew on the steam, and frowned.

"President Liang, tomorrow is the day Zhong Heping officially takes office."

"Things have been quite unsettled in Jingzhou these past few days."

Qi Tongwei nodded in agreement, his expression extremely serious.

"Yes, Liang Cheng."

"You may not be fully aware of the situation outside today."

Qi Tongwei lowered his voice and leaned forward.

"My informants reported that a message is going viral throughout the entire Hantong officialdom."

"It is said that Chung Ho-ping is going to his post alone this time, and he is in dire need of manpower."

"As long as you take the initiative to join them at this time, you will be given important responsibilities and may even be promoted exceptionally."

Qi Tongwei gritted his teeth, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"What's even more outrageous is that they even found out that Zhong Heping was staying at the Lakeside Hotel."

"I heard that at noon today, a large group of officials went to the hotel lobby to block the entrance, wanting to show their loyalty."

Liang Cheng listened quietly, his expression unchanged.

He picked up a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes from the coffee table, took one out and handed it to Qi Tongwei, and lit one for himself as well.

What do you think of this news?

Liang Cheng exhaled a smoke ring and looked at the two through the pale blue smoke.

Li Dakang sneered, his face full of disdain.

"Such nonsense can only fool those corrupt officials who never do their jobs properly!"

Li Dakang slapped his thigh suddenly, making a loud noise.

"Who is Zhong Heping? He's a high-ranking leader from Beijing!"

"Even if he can't bring his own team, he absolutely cannot accept all these mediocre talents from Handong."

Li Dakang became more and more excited as he spoke, tapping his fingers heavily on the table.

"Look at the kind of people who blocked the hotel entrance today!"

"They're all notorious lazy officials in their respective units, or troublemakers who spend all their time writing complaint letters!"

"People like this are a cancer in any department. If Zhong Heping dares to use them, he's asking for trouble!"

Li Dakang has an extremely keen political sense and saw through the essence of this farce at a glance.

He simply couldn't believe that Zhong Heping would make such a basic mistake.

Qi Tongwei took a drag of his cigarette, but his brows remained furrowed.

He turned to look at Liang Cheng, his tone filled with deep concern.

"District Chief Dakang is right, this is most likely a case of misinformation."

"But what I'm worried about is that this rumor is very bad for us."

Qi Tongwei stubbed out his cigarette, his expression extremely serious.

"Think about it, right now everyone outside is saying that Chung Heping is eager to find talented people."

"If he takes this opportunity to deliberately create a persona of someone who cherishes talent and treats scholars with respect."

"Will he be able to win over those truly capable but hesitant cadres in Handong?"

Qi Tongwei's gaze was extremely fierce, like that of a vicious dog protecting its master.

"Secretary Lu and Secretary Liang have been managing things in Handong for so many years; we absolutely cannot let this parachuted-in leader take advantage of the situation!"

"If necessary, I will immediately arrange for someone to investigate the source of the information and arrest the person spreading the rumors!"

Looking at Qi Tongwei's eagerness to risk his life for him, Liang Cheng felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

Although Qi Tongwei is ruthless and even unscrupulous in his actions.

But as long as you completely subdue him.

He is your most loyal hound.

She was wholeheartedly thinking of the Liang family, fearing that the Liang family would suffer even the slightest loss in this game.

Liang Cheng tossed the cigarette butt into the ashtray and patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder with a smile.

"Senior, I appreciate your kind gesture."

"But you don't need to investigate this matter."

Liang Cheng leaned back in his chair, his gaze becoming extremely profound.

"Because I was the one who had my dad spread this news."

These words were spoken.

The private room fell into dead silence instantly.

Li Dakang's hand holding the teacup trembled suddenly, and the tea almost spilled.

Qi Tongwei's eyes widened in disbelief.

Looking at the shocked expressions on their faces, Liang Cheng curled his lips into a cold smile.

"District Chief Dakang is very perceptive; those people who went to seek official positions are a bunch of cancerous growths."

"I want to use this group of cancerous tumors to disgust Chung Heping and drain his energy."

Liang Cheng briefly recounted what had happened at noon that day, as well as the inside story of Gao Yuliang sending police to clear the area.