Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

At 3 p.m., Qi Tongwei had just returned to his office from the cafeteria when there was a knock on the door.

"Secretary Qi, this is Li Guangran from the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources. I'm here to report to you."

Qi Tongwei looked in the direction of the sound and was taken aback.

The person who came was very young, about 1.8 meters tall, and very energetic.

She looks to be only a few years older than him.

He quickly gestured for the other person to sit down and casually asked a question.

"Judging from your accent, you're from Shandong?"

Li Guangran grinned and answered with a smile.

"Yes, I've been working in the border areas for five years... and my accent still hasn't changed."

Qi Tongwei nodded, sighing inwardly. Like Wu Shanheng, he was also a man with a story.

The matter was of great importance, so he was very cautious and asked another question tentatively.

"Those who come from other places to support the border regions usually take the political work route. Why did you end up in the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources?"

Li Guangran smiled and sighed, his voice tinged with a hint of melancholy.

"I studied geophysics, and after graduating from university, I participated in a technical support program in remote areas and was assigned to the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources..."

Qi Tongwei felt a chill run down his spine. Could it be such a coincidence? This experience was too similar to his own.

He asked instinctively, "Director Li, do you have a girlfriend?"

Li Guangran was taken aback, as if he hadn't heard Qi Tongwei's question clearly, and asked a question in return.

"What did you say?"

Qi Tongwei realized he had misspoke and quickly waved his hand to change the subject.

"Five years... and he became the director of the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources. He's made a very steady progress."

Li Guangran's face darkened, and he replied with a wry smile.

"Ah, I spent more time training at the grassroots level..."

Qi Tongwei immediately understood; this was another one who had no connections and had worked his way up on his own.

Having similar experiences, Qi Tongwei couldn't help but feel some empathy for Li Guangran.

He got up, poured Li Guangran a glass of water, and asked softly.

"Director Li, are you familiar with the small coal mines in the county?"

Li Guangran took the teacup and grinned.

"Hey, I'm not bragging, I've worked in small coal mines in four different townships..."

"Ask me anything you want to know."

Qi Tongwei, intending to test the waters, casually asked a few questions he had prepared beforehand.

Li Guangran did not disappoint him, giving a flawless answer.

After asking these questions, Qi Tongwei secretly admired him.

Having a professional background makes all the difference; they definitely have some skills.

He paused for a moment, then asked softly.

"I've always had a concern: coal mines are, after all, a mining industry, so how serious are the safety risks?"

Li Guangran blinked, looked at Qi Tongwei, and spoke in a more serious tone.

"Secretary Qi, I'm a straightforward person, please don't take offense."

Do you want to hear the truth, or just polite words?

Qi Tongwei was taken aback, but then his interest was piqued.

"I'd like to speak with you privately to understand the situation. What do you think I want to hear?"

Li Guangran nodded, put down the documents in his hand, and said seriously.

"None of the small coal mines in these four townships are safe."

Roof collapses, flooding, and winch injuries are minor incidents; almost every year someone dies.

Qi Tongwei frowned slightly and tossed a cigarette to Li Guangran.

"Why not rectify the situation?"

Li Guangran lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and sighed.

"Rectification? I have to issue rectification notices almost every month."

The notices have been sent out, but no one is responding...

The village relies on the coal mines for its livelihood; if they stop operating, there will be no source of income.

Qi Tongwei nodded and asked another question.

"Why not shut it down?"

Li Guangran shook his head and said with a wry smile.

"It's the county's decision, what can I do..."

Before you arrived, I submitted another closure application.

It was rejected by County Chief Zhang, and...

Before he could finish speaking, Qi Tongwei understood.

Not only was it rejected, but I was also scolded and even verbally abused.

Qi Tongwei pondered for a moment, then looked at Li Guangran with a playful expression.

"Director Li, if I order the closure of the four small mines..."

"No work can start until rectification is complete. Do you dare to take responsibility?"

Li Guangran was taken aback and didn't respond.

He knew very well that shutting down the small coal mines in the four townships meant cutting off their source of income.

As the old saying goes, cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents!

How could he dare to agree immediately? He was torn between his conscience and his own desires, caught in a dilemma.

Qi Tongwei wasn't in a hurry; he smoked a cigarette while waiting for his reply.

Although he had already discerned from Li Guangran's words that Li Guangran did not belong to any faction.

But he can't gamble.

What he needs is not just a sharp blade, but also an absolutely reliable loyal minister.

As long as Li Guangran dares to touch the four small mines.

He became a lone minister in Fuyuan, and Qi Tongwei became his only support.

After a long silence, Li Guangran's voice slowly rang out.

He didn't look at Qi Tongwei; the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, his smile full of mockery.

"In June 1988, a roof collapsed in Ergong Township, burying three people alive."

In September of the same year, one person drowned in a flood in Dayou Township.

In December 1989, the winch wire rope in Santai Township broke, crushing two people and breaking their legs.

In March 1990, a gas explosion occurred in Quanzi Township, killing five people...

His voice was soft and his tone was flat.

But the string of numbers in that calm voice sent chills down Qi Tongwei's spine.

After finishing speaking, Li Guangran slowly raised his head and looked at Qi Tongwei.

"You grant me authorization, and I will be responsible for overseeing the rectification..."

"At worst, I'll just take the hat."

Qi Tongwei didn't say anything, but got up, walked to his desk, took a document, and handed it to Li Guangran.

"Take a look, is it appropriate? If it is, I'll have the county party committee office issue a document..."

......

That evening, in a small courtyard of the Fuyuan County Cadre Sanatorium.

Former county party secretary Li Guofu is brushing stones inside the house.

Beside him, Gao Gui was diligently fanning him.

Li Guofu picked up a stone, held it up to the light, and grinned.

"Little Gui, what do you think of this piece?"

I picked it up from the riverbank, and it looks like a good piece of jade to me...

Gao Gui quickly took the stone from his hand and examined it carefully under the light.

He nodded in agreement as he read.

"Yes, old Party Secretary, you have excellent judgment."

The pores on this material are round and smooth, and it must be quite oily. I think it might be a good piece of yellow jade...

Li Guofu smiled and wiped his hands, and Gao Gui quickly handed him a teacup.

He took the teacup and said with a smile.

"You're still too young... When you're doing work, you have to ask for instructions and report more often."

"Cadres, cadres, how can you get promoted if you don't work?"

He took a sip of tea, spat the tea leaves back into the cup, and continued speaking.

"I did it, I did my best... What's this called? Huh? This is called due diligence and exemption from liability, huh..."

Gao Gui followed behind him, smiling obsequiously and nodding repeatedly in agreement.

Li Guofu handed the teacup to Gao Gui and continued speaking.

As for whether it can be done or not.

That's not something you can decide, is it?

Do you have a superior above you?

He paused slightly, glanced at Gao Gui, and made a pointed remark.

"As I said before... we need to consult with superiors and report more often."

Gao Gui nodded repeatedly, narrowed his eyes, as if he had figured something out.