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

The atmosphere in the living room has calmed down.

Qi Tongwei talked about what happened right after he graduated from university, and the mistakes he made when he participated in his first operation.

Chen Hai immediately took it.

"You didn't just make a mistake that time, you scared the entire precinct."

"Who would have thought that the other party was just a car thief, but you brought more than a dozen people with you?"

Chen Hai said with a smile, "In the end, we didn't catch the person or find the car, but we did wake up the staff on duty at several nearby units."

Qi Tongwei pointed at him.

"I had just started working then and lacked experience."

"You already have experience?"

"At least we won't be taking a dozen people to catch a car thief anymore."

The two of them took turns talking.

Chen Yang sat next to him and laughed as he listened.

Liang Cheng occasionally chimed in, bringing up a few forgotten stories from his university days.

Chen Yanshi sat beside him reading a newspaper, which lay open on his lap, but the pages remained untouched for a long time.

More than ten minutes later.

Chen Hai got up and walked to the coffee table.

"Liang Cheng, what kind of tea would you like?"

"Regular tea is fine, I'm not picky."

"This is the only kind we have at home, please don't mind it."

Chen Hai picked up the teapot, filled Liang Cheng's cup, and poured a cup for Qi Tongwei and himself.

Liang Cheng picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"You must be very busy lately, right?"

"Suda New City has just opened, so there's a lot going on."

Liang Cheng put down his cup. "I was overseeing the mineral water factory in Luzhou just a few days ago. I had just arranged for trial production when I have a bunch of things to deal with in Jingzhou."

"I heard you've also been promoted to deputy director. Congratulations."

"The appointment was arranged by the institute; there's nothing worth mentioning."

Chen Hai picked up his teacup, his tone tinged with self-deprecation.

"Only after actually sitting in this position did I realize that things are more complicated than I imagined."

The words fell.

The newspaper in Chen Yanshi's hand moved slightly.

Chen Hai, oblivious to his father's reaction, continued, "Back when we were handling cases down below, all we had to do was investigate the case thoroughly, organize the evidence, and submit it to our superiors for review."

"Things are different now. We have more people on our side and we're dealing with more things. So, often the case itself isn't the most troublesome part."

Liang Cheng did not immediately ask further questions.

Chen Hai was only talking about everyday things, but his few words revealed a lot.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau is clearly facing a tough time lately.

Ji Changming did indeed begin to put pressure on Chen Hai.

Being a leader is not easy.

Qi Tongwei, unaware of the changes, went along with Chen Hai's words and said, "Now that you're in a higher position, there's naturally more work to do. You'll get used to it after a while."

Chen Hai smiled but didn't reply.

Qi Tongwei quickly changed the subject to the wedding.

"Yangyang and I have already discussed it. We will not hold an extravagant wedding and will do it according to Dad's requirements."

"The staff and vehicles in the unit cannot be moved, and all related procedures are being followed according to regulations."

Chen Yanshi finally put down the newspaper.

"Take care of your own affairs and don't bring work-related issues into your marriage."

"I agree."

Qi Tongwei sat up straight.

"We won't invite too many leaders; it will mainly be relatives from both sides and some close friends."

"It's not that I don't want you to invite people, it's just that you shouldn't turn your wedding into an occasion for people to bond."

Chen Yanshi looked at Qi Tongwei.

"When you young people get married, it's enough for relatives and friends to sit down and have a meal together. Don't make a big fuss."

"Once the invitations are sent out, everyone will know it's a wedding and won't treat it like a work meeting."

Qi Tongwei nodded quickly.

"Dad, don't worry, Yangyang and I have already discussed it."

Liang Cheng, sitting beside him, said, "This is good."

Chen Yanshi turned to look at him.

"You think it's good too?"

"A wedding is about two people living their lives together, not about showing off to others."

Liang Cheng spoke in a flat tone.

"The bigger the entourage, the easier it is to leave room for gossip later. Especially since Tongwei is still in the public security system, many people are watching him, so the less trouble he has, the better."

Chen Yanshi looked at Liang Cheng for a few seconds.

Just now when Liang Cheng came in.

He just felt that this young man's identity was too complicated.

His father is the secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission, and he himself is the chairman of the Suda Group. He has connections in the officialdom and controls a huge amount of business resources.

When such people come to visit, it's usually not just for tea and a chat.

But now that I've heard this...

Chen Yanshi's opinion of Liang Cheng has changed.

At least Liang Cheng knows what he should and shouldn't do.

"Where are you and Qingyu?"

Qi Tongwei suddenly asked, "Are you two coming soon too?"

Chen Yang turned to the side and looked at Liang Cheng.

Liang Cheng replied, "Our parents have already met, and Qingyu has also visited my home, but it's not that soon yet."

"Why isn't it that fast?"

Qi Tongwei said with a smile, "You two have known each other for quite some time now."

"Marriage is not about how long you've known each other."

Liang Cheng said, "We need to work on our personalities, work, and family situations to get along. Let's stabilize our lives first before considering the next step."

Chen Yang said softly, "Qingyu is a steady person, and Liang Cheng is not as impetuous as before."

Qi Tongwei suddenly spoke up, "Chen Hai, what about you? You're a few years older than Liang Cheng, and you still don't have a girlfriend."

"I'm busy with work."

Chen Hai answered quickly.

"The anti-corruption bureau is so busy. They're either reviewing documents or going out to investigate. They don't have time to date."

"No matter how busy you are at work, you shouldn't be so busy that you don't even have time to eat."

Chen Yang said, "You can't live at your workplace forever."

Chen Hai looked down at the tea in his cup.

"It's not that I don't have time, it's that I don't want to just find anyone."

"Then take your time looking."

Qi Tongwei said, "You'll eventually meet the right person."

Chen Hai remained silent for a moment, then suddenly put the teacup back on the table.

Whether something is suitable or not is sometimes not something you can decide for yourself.

The living room fell silent.

Liang Cheng raised his head.

Chen Hai's tone changed.

"Many people in the institute think that I was able to become the deputy director because of my father."

"I've heard it all, both from people who said it to my face and from people who talked about it behind my back."

"Before, I was just an ordinary cadre, and I could pretend not to hear what others said. Now that I'm the deputy director, everyone is watching me. If I do well, it's expected; if I don't, it's because I'm a crony and have no ability."

Chen Hai leaned back on the sofa, and his emotions, which had been suppressed for a long time, finally surfaced.

"The most troublesome thing is the quarterly inspection."

"He was always wary of me. When assigning tasks, there seemed to be no problem on the surface, but he would bypass the Anti-Corruption Bureau or directly delegate many things to other people."

"The deputy director position I have sounds prestigious, but in reality, I have no access to many important tasks."

Chen Yang also put down his teacup.

Chen Yanshi's face darkened.