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

Chu Qiulin added: "The situation in Handong is relatively complex, with intertwined interests of various parties. You have grassroots experience in the local area and have also been trained in the army. You must be steady in the face of problems, adhere to principles, and stick to the bottom line. I hope that Handong's economic development can reach a new level."

"Minister Chu, I will keep it in mind."

The conversation was concise and to the point, without a single wasted word.

We chatted for a while longer before officially ending the conversation.

It can be said that there were no waves at all.

In his previous life, Qi Tongwei was obsessed with making progress.

In this lifetime, it was all completed a year ago.

After the pre-appointment interview, Chu Qiulin left first, but Zhao Anbang raised his hand and called to Qi Tongwei: "Tongwei, come to my office with me for a moment, I have a few words to say to you alone."

"Yes, Minister Zhao." Qi Tongwei followed Zhao Anbang into the next office.

After closing the door, Zhao Anbang's serious expression softened, replaced by a more approachable one: "Tongwei, please sit down. Your father-in-law, Comrade Pei Yihong, and I have a long-standing relationship. He was my former superior back then, and even now, he's still my class monitor. We have a deep friendship."

Qi Tongwei quickly said, "Minister Zhao, thank you for your continued care."

Zhao Anbang waved his hand and chuckled, "Tongwei, we're all family here. Don't keep calling me 'Minister,' just call me Uncle Zhao. You're only forty-five this year, and you're already in a powerful vice-ministerial position. Your future is very bright, much better than mine was back then."

Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older.

Qi Tongwei then changed his tune, saying, "Uncle Zhao, thank you for the foundation your generation laid for us."

See how eloquent he is? With just one sentence, he satisfied Zhao Anbang's emotional needs.

Zhao Anbang picked up his teacup and took a sip. "Tongwei, there are still people waiting to talk in the lounge. One of them is Sha Ruijin, the newly appointed provincial party secretary of Handong Province."

Qi Tongwei's brow twitched almost imperceptibly: "Uncle Zhao, Sha Ruijin?"

"Yes, are you familiar with him?" Zhao Anbang asked, looking at him.

Qi Tongwei gently shook his head: "Uncle Zhao, we've never met before, so we can't say we're familiar with each other."

Moreover, judging solely from his appearance and style of behavior, I personally don't like him.

Zhao Anbang's expression turned slightly serious. "Tongwei, I have to criticize you on this point."

We shouldn't judge a book by its cover; Comrade Sha Ruijin is quite charismatic.

His appointment to govern Handong this time was due to the joint recommendation of Xiao Jinzi's several adoptive fathers, which carries significant weight.

The implication is obvious: it's a matter of connections.

However, Zhao Anbang didn't explain it clearly.

That's why we let the little gold pieces air out for a while.

The first person I met was Qi Tongwei.

This was also a way of giving face to Pei Yihong and Zhao Mengsheng.

They've achieved both appearance and substance, and are now living in harmony.

The officialdom is not just about fighting and killing, but also about interpersonal relationships and social interactions.

Qi Tongwei learned all of these things in this lifetime.

Qi Tongwei blurted out, "Uncle Zhao, his departure is tantamount to taking my teacher Gao Yuliang's place."

Zhao Anbang sighed and patiently explained, "Tongwei, you can't say that. It wasn't robbery."

Comrade Gao Yuliang is currently the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong and the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission. He has no problem with political qualities, but he is relatively lacking in experience in economic development and overall planning.

After all, he was a law professor by training, which limited him to the rules and regulations, and he lacked the ability to be innovative and enterprising.

According to the conventional path of cadre appointment, it is common for a provincial governor to be promoted to provincial party secretary. It is not unheard of for a provincial political and legal affairs secretary to go directly to provincial party secretary, but it is extremely rare.

This arrangement by the organization is based on the overall development of Handong; you must understand.

Qi Tongwei also greatly admired Zhao Anbang.

Zhao Anbang's two simple sentences provided a very objective assessment of Gao Yuliang.

Gao Yuliang is indeed a very good teacher and a qualified secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

However, he is not suitable to serve as the provincial party secretary at this time.

"I understand what Uncle Zhao means. The organization has its own considerations. I will adjust my mindset and cooperate with the work of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government."

Zhao Anbang nodded in satisfaction: "Tongwei, the fact that you can think this way shows that you've matured."

Handong is bound to make some big moves in the next few years. If you establish a firm foothold and work diligently, there is still a lot of room for growth in the future.

Now, our country's economic development has reached a critical period of transformation, with opportunities, risks, and challenges.

It all depends on who can seize the opportunity and take it to the next level.

Otherwise, we will fall behind.

"Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Zhao."

After exchanging a few more words about the current personnel structure and economic priorities in Handong, Qi Tongwei got up to take his leave.

As Qi Tongwei walked out of Zhao Anbang's office, he strolled slowly down the corridor.

Just as I turned the corner, I bumped into a group of people walking towards me.

The man at the head of the group was dressed in a suit, with a cold demeanor and sharp eyes. He was none other than Sha Ruijin, the newly appointed provincial party secretary of Handong, whom we just mentioned.

Eyes facing each other.

In his previous life, Qi Tongwei was extremely cautious and obsequious in front of Sha Ruijin, fearing to offend this parachuted-in leader.

But in this life, when he saw the famous Little Gold again, he felt no awe or nervousness whatsoever.

Humans are all just people with one head on one shoulder; no one has three heads and six arms more than anyone else.

So what about Sha Ruijin?

What does Little Gold have to fear?

Qi Tongwei remained calm and his steps were steady.

He simply nodded slightly in response, in accordance with official etiquette, without being overly enthusiastic or impolite in the slightest.

This greeting was directed at Chu Qiulin, the executive vice minister.

Because Minister Chu was among this group, not with Xiao Jinzi.

Sha Ruijin glanced at him indifferently. He did not recognize Qi Tongwei, let alone know that Qi Tongwei was a member of the team he was about to take up his post in Handong Province.

I thought Qi Tongwei was young, at most a department-level cadre.

The key point is that he was the top student in the province and looked down on others, completely ignoring Qi Tongwei.

Her gaze lingered on his face for a moment before she looked away and walked straight away.

The two did not exchange a single word from beginning to end.

In the instant they brushed past each other, Qi Tongwei had already made up his mind.

From this moment on, it's time for him to take the lead in setting up the strategy for Handong.

I have confidence!

Little Goldie, just wait and see!

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du boarded a flight to Jingzhou.

Qi Tongwei took out his phone and sent Pei Xiaotong a text message: Wife, the plane is taking off on time. I miss you!

Pei Xiaotong replied almost instantly: Honey, have a safe trip.

Qi Tongwei smiled slightly and switched his phone to airplane mode.

The plane was about to close its doors, and the announcement said that those who had not yet boarded should hurry up and board.

Suddenly, a loud shouting came from the cabin door.

"Flight attendant! Wait for me! I'm coming!"

A middle-aged man with a large belly and a wrinkled suit jogged in. He had a big head, wide ears, and an oily face. He was none other than Ding Yizhen, the vice mayor of Jingzhou City.

He was panting heavily as he searched for a seat, completely unaware of Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei glanced at him and sneered inwardly.

In my previous life, it was this Ding Yizhen who I risked everything to tip him off, allowing him to escape.

In this life, let alone delivering a message, he couldn't wait for this guy to go in and start operating the sewing machine.