Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Qi Tongwei stopped in his tracks.

I subconsciously turned my head to look back.

Upon seeing who it was, he became a little excited.

The newcomer was dressed in simple clothes and shoes, his skin was tanned dark from the sun in the mountains, and his eyebrows and eyes were kind and upright. It was Qin Shangyi.

Qi Tongwei's mind instantly conjured up memories of his two lifetimes of ups and downs, and he was filled with emotion.

He was connected to Lone Eagle Ridge in both his lifetimes, and the benefactors who protected him and helped him overcome difficulties were both surnamed Qin.

In this life, he was assigned to Lone Eagle Ridge, where he faced pressure from the Liang family, testified to clear his name, and changed his fate in his later years. The person who helped him was Qin Hansheng, the former director of the judicial office.

The man who shed blood on Lone Eagle Ridge in his previous life to hunt down drug traffickers, and who risked the condemnation of the entire village to save him from the brink of death, is none other than Qin Shangyi before me.

Qin Shangyi is an ordinary public school teacher in the village, and everyone calls him Teacher Qin.

In the previous life, there was a village in Lone Eagle Ridge where the entire area was under drug control. The village was corrupt and profit-driven, with the entire village, young and old, making huge profits by drug trafficking.

Qin Shangyi alone remained true to his principles and never engaged in any illegal activities, keeping himself a pure and upright person in the village.

At that time, Qi Tongwei's identity was exposed, he was shot three times, and he was driven to the brink of despair.

With his last bit of strength, he heard the song "I Found a Penny on the Roadside," limped to Qin Shangyi's doorstep, and collapsed there.

Despite the danger to his own life, Qin Shangyi risked his own to hide Qi Tongwei in the grain bin.

Later, under the cover of night, Qin Shangyi descended the mountain and made a phone call using the number provided by Qi Tongwei.

The anti-drug squad launched a coordinated crackdown.

After that bloody battle, Qi Tongwei was awarded the title of provincial-level anti-drug hero.

Qin Shangyi once saved Qi Tongwei's life.

In this life, fates diverged; there was no bloody battle against the enemy, no near-death experience from being shot.

Qin Shangyi did not save Qi Tongwei's life.

However, Qi Tongwei never intended to repay the kindness, and even allowed the tumor on Guying Ridge to wreak havoc in Handong.

After leaving the military, he later served as the mayor of Qingxi City.

Although I am not in Handong, I am still thinking about the D-grade products at Guying Ridge in Handong.

We immediately began investigating and sorting out clues related to drug-related activities.

The report was relayed up the chain of command to the Ministry of Public Security, and Qi Tongwei participated in the cross-regional drug bust.

Before the operation, Qi Tongwei arranged a chance encounter with Qin Shangyi and explained his plan to eliminate drug traffickers.

Qin Shangyi has witnessed drugs destroy families, teenagers, and villages throughout his life, and he hates those involved in drugs from the bottom of his heart.

Upon learning that the drug den that had been entrenched for many years was to be dismantled, he immediately began to sketch out all the hidden clues about the village's sentry posts, secret passages, and drug manufacturing plants overnight.

Qi Tongwei is meticulous and insightful, has a bottom line in his conduct, and repays kindness without implicating his benefactor.

They deliberately timed it precisely when Qin Shangyi would go to the city market and leave the village every weekend.

A swift and decisive operation was launched, resulting in the arrest of all members of the drug manufacturing gang in Guyingling and the complete dismantling of the drug manufacturing industry chain.

It was this great success in cracking down on drugs that directly changed Qin Hansheng's fate in his later years.

He had done a good deed and was transferred to the town to work as a junior high school teacher.

Back then, he was awarded the title of senior high school teacher.

A relaxed and respectable job, leading to a peaceful retirement.

Today, the investigation team conducted a non-public hearing.

After hearing from the former director Qin Hansheng, Qin Shangyi applied to be admitted to observe the proceedings.

He was a native of Guyingling and knew perfectly well that Liang Lu had abused her power to bully others back then.

I came here for no other reason than to say a few words on behalf of Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei took the old man's hand and said, "Teacher Qin, let's talk in my car."

With so many people around, there were some things Qi Tongwei didn't want others to hear.

To avoid disturbing Qin Shangyi's retirement life in his later years.

Qin Shangyi nodded. "Okay, Tongwei."

Qi Tongwei opened the car door.

The two people got into the back seat.

Qin Shangyi raised his hand and rubbed his lower back, a chronic ailment caused by years of lumbar muscle strain.

Qi Tongwei caught this small gesture out of the corner of his eye. "Teacher Qin, is your back problem acting up again?"

Last month, I had Xiaofei arrange free physiotherapy for you. Why didn't you go to the Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital for treatment?

Having known each other for several years, transcending social class and social status, we have long since become close friends despite our age difference.

Qin Shangyi waved his hand, "Tongwei, there's always farm work and miscellaneous tasks in the village. You can't stay idle. Just bear with it for a couple of days. There's no need to take up public resources."

Teacher Qin knew that the so-called free physical therapy was not actually free; it was paid for by Qi Tongwei out of his own pocket, and she wanted to save Qi Tongwei some money.

Teacher Qin was frugal his whole life and refused to enjoy luxuries.

Qi Tongwei shook his head. "Teacher Qin, no, absolutely not."

After today's court hearing, I asked Xiaofei to arrange a car to take you to a nursing home for a period of rest. You are not allowed to refuse.

You're getting old; your health is the most important thing.

Those who receive kindness are deeply grateful; repaying that kindness will surely bring a response.

Qin Shangyi put away his casual expression, his tone turned serious, and he began to scold, "Tongwei, why did you waste money?"

I have chronic health problems that are incurable; they're all minor issues.

I have to talk about you today. The fire at Dafeng Factory involved so many flammable and explosive goods. How dangerous that was!

You, a vice-ministerial level official, insist on being at the forefront.

Qi Tongwei calmly responded, "Firefighters and civilians are all fighting the fire. I am in a high position and cannot back down."

Qin Shangyi frowned. "Job responsibilities are one thing, personal safety is another!"

If you make even the slightest mistake, or if anything happens to you, how can you face your wife and children, and your parents?

I, an old man, don't want to lose you, my friend despite our age difference.

The words may be rough, but the meaning is sound; every sentence comes from the bottom of my heart.

Qi Tongwei smiled slightly. "Teacher Qin, I know what I'm doing. I served in the army back then, so this is nothing to me."

Qin Shangyi snorted coldly, disagreeing with this argument. "Tongwei, water and fire are merciless, and the world is unpredictable."

Even a hero can't withstand three close calls; you've already endured half a lifetime of hardship, so you should cherish your life even more.

We need good cadres like you in Handong. It's about to start, let's go in.

I want to see the Liang family reap what they sow.

Anyway, Teacher Qin felt that it didn't matter whether Liang Qunfeng participated or not.

It is the fault of the father to raise or not to teach.

If Liang Lu was involved, Liang Qunfeng would bear a great deal of responsibility.

Qi Tongwei got out of the car. "Okay, Teacher Qin."

Qi Tongwei helped Qin Shangyi into the conference room.

Most people have arrived.

Chu Qiulin, head of the investigation team.

Deputy team leaders: Qin Siyuan and Lu Jingyi.

The investigation team members include Ji Changming, Tian Guofu, Zhong Xiaoai, Zhao Donglai, Wu Chunlin, and others.

Sha Ruijin, Li Dakang, Feng Liqun, Chen Shan, Chen Hai, Lu Yike, Liang Qunfeng, Liang Lu, Chen Yanshi, Wang Fuzhen and others all came.

Silence reigned.

Chu Qiulin sat upright in the center.

Wearing a dark-colored formal coat, he exuded a powerful aura.

He lightly lifted his fingertips and tapped the table with a light tap.

"Comrades, two minutes left, we're about to begin."

Everyone must remain quiet. Silent or switched-off mobile phones are required. Sending emails or recording messages without permission is strictly prohibited.

Rules are implemented and responsibilities are clearly defined.

Two minutes later.

Chu Qiulin looked at Liang Qunfeng and asked, "Liang Qunfeng, according to the investigation team's verification and evidence collection, during your tenure as Deputy Secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Committee, you indulged your daughter Liang Lu in using her power to interfere with the job placement of college graduates, illegally assigning Qi Tongwei to the Guyingling Judicial Office, thus suppressing the future of students from poor families. Is this true?"