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

Ever since his phone call with Baimaiti, Qi Tongwei had been feeling uneasy all day.

He wasn't in a hurry to report to Wang Quanyou, but rather the 80 billion yuan in reserves that alarmed him.

He understood a principle very well: "A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."

These 80 billion reserves represent the nation's energy reserves and Fuyuan's future...

At the same time, it is an unavoidable problem for him and Wang Quanyou.

Thinking about all this, he couldn't help but wonder how Wang Quanyou would handle this hot potato.

But in one morning, he received about ten phone calls, none of which were from Baimaiti.

He began to suspect that Wang Quanyou was avoiding seeing him at this time to avoid suspicion.

Around noon, there was a gentle knock on the office door; Zharta had arrived.

He placed several documents on his desk and began to speak.

"Secretary Qi, these are several documents that require your signature... and a personal letter."

Qi Tongwei nodded, checked the documents one by one, and signed them.

After signing the documents, he glanced at Zalta and casually asked a question.

"What's the progress at the Beitai oil field, specifically the Kaohsiung-Kuai oil field? Any news?"

Zalta paused for a moment, nodded, and then replied.

"A sum of 15 yuan was allocated... Director Liu also got to work, doing surveying..."

Qi Tongwei didn't respond, but waved his hand to signal that Zharta could leave.

After Zharta left, Qi Tongwei casually picked up the envelope, a slight smile playing on his lips.

The letter was written by Gao Xiaoqin; this was the first letter she had written since the school-disliking incident.

Upon opening the envelope, Gao Xiaoqin's handwriting remained elegant and neat, with a touch of spirit between the lines.

In the letter, Gao Xiaoqin first described the two sisters' recent life and study situation.

The two sisters worked hard and their grades improved significantly, but their foundation was too weak, and they remained in the middle range...

On the second page of the letter, Gao Xiaoqin raised a very practical question.

The two are already in the second semester of their junior year of high school and are facing the choice between arts and sciences courses. They don't know how to choose and want Qi Tong to help them make a decision.

At the end of the letter, Gao Xiaoqin also told Qi Tongwei some news that surprised him slightly.

Sun Liancheng is being transferred; it's said he's being transferred from the education system to the Guangming District government.

After reading the letter, Qi Tongwei pondered for a moment and began to write a reply to the two of them.

In the letter, he spoke very directly.

Regarding studies, don't worry too much about grades; as long as you've tried your best, that's enough.

After all, there isn't enough room for so many people at the top of the pyramid; most people can only serve as the foundation at the bottom.

Regarding the choice between arts and sciences, he suggested choosing arts, since both of them had a weak foundation and would be at a disadvantage if they chose sciences.

After answering Gao Xiaoqin's question, he once again told the two of them to take good care of themselves and not to be stingy with money.

After writing the last word, he suddenly paused and muttered something to himself.

"I wonder how much things cost at Yuyuan Mall now; I'll have to keep an eye on it when I have some free time..."

He put down his pen, sealed the envelope, and surprisingly calmed down a lot.

Without the anxiety of gain and loss, there is a greater sense of calm...

He couldn't help but smile and shake his head, feeling a deep sense of melancholy.

Having lived two lives, why can't he still maintain composure in the face of major events...?

After a moment's thought, he felt relieved.

As Lin Gong aptly put it, a sheer cliff stands tall because it is free from desires...

Ultimately, he was too obsessed with making progress.

He recalled the news Gao Xiaoqin had told him, pondered for a moment, and then dialed Sun Liancheng's number.

As soon as the call connected, Qi Tongwei asked with a smile.

"Principal Sun, what should I call you now... I heard you've been transferred to Guangming District?"

On the other end of the phone, Sun Liancheng was stunned for a long time before exclaiming in surprise.

"Is this Qi Tongwei? It's been so long since we last talked... Why are you calling? Are you doing alright in Bianxi?"

After a few brief pleasantries, Qi Tongwei got straight to the point.

"Hey, where have you been transferred to? When are you leaving?"

Sun Liancheng smiled, a somewhat shy smile, and spoke softly.

"The official document hasn't come down yet... I heard it's from the district planning and economic commission..."

Qi Tongwei narrowed his eyes slightly and quickly made a judgment in his mind.

Following Deng Xiaoping's Southern Tour in 92, state-owned enterprise reform was fully launched.

Local governments across the country have launched an infrastructure construction frenzy, and a land-based economy is gradually taking shape...

And all of this was a turning point, a beginning, of the corruption scandal in Handong in the previous life...

He intended to give Sun Liancheng some pointers, and after a moment's thought, he started joking with him.

"The Planning and Economic Commission is great. It manages projects and investments, which is more promising than managing children at school."

I heard that the higher-ups are going to break the "iron rice bowl" and promote the reform of state-owned enterprises.

With your position, overseeing so many projects, you're sure to make a good living...

On the other end of the phone, Sun Liancheng chuckled, his voice becoming more serious.

"Old Qi, jokes are fine, but principles can't be abandoned... I, Sun Liancheng, am incorruptible."

"Even if I starve to death, I will not embezzle a single penny from the people..."

Qi Tongwei didn't respond, but smiled and joked with him a few more times before hanging up.

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette and remained silent for a long time.

In his previous life, Sun Liancheng was promoted to the division level at a young age, and ended up working at Guangming Peak for twenty years.

In retrospect, it was undoubtedly related to his adherence to principles...

In his previous life, he and Sun Liancheng did not have much contact.

But after his rebirth, he made a surprising discovery after reviewing his experiences several times.

Sun Liancheng inadvertently influenced the development of the entire Handong Incident.

In order to suppress Guangmingfeng, Li Dakang hinted to Sun Liancheng that the land was sold twice.

Sun Liancheng withstood the pressure and held firm to his principles, refraining from forcibly demolishing Dafeng Factory, which brought the conflict to the surface...

Qi Tongwei frowned slightly, a hint of doubt beginning to creep into his mind.

His rebirth has already affected Gao Yuliang's trajectory, so will Sun Liancheng's trajectory change as well?

As he was thinking, the phone on the table suddenly rang, startling him.

He picked up the phone casually and said in a deep voice.

"Fuyuan County, Qi Tongwei..."

On the other end of the phone, Baimaiti's voice came through, not loud but somewhat urgent.

"Tongwei, this is Baimaiti. To make a long story short, I have a meeting soon."

I've already reported to Secretary Wang; he'll be available on Monday afternoon.

You were supposed to give your report at 2 PM on Monday, and I gave you half an hour...

Qi Tongwei immediately answered in a deep voice.

"Okay, thank you so much. I'll arrive Monday at noon... let's have lunch together..."

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei sat at his desk in silence for a long time.

After finishing his cigarette, he flipped through the calendar and dialed Wu Shanheng's number.

The phone rang for a long time before being answered. Wu Shanheng's voice came through, sounding a little breathless.

"This is Wu Shanheng. May I ask who this is?"

Qi Tongwei smiled and asked a question.

"Oh dear, you really have a bad memory... I've only been gone a short while, and you can't even recognize my voice?"

On the other end of the phone, Wu Shanheng was clearly taken aback, and then exclaimed in surprise.

"Qixian County...Secretary Qi, what made you think of calling me...?"

"I...I just came back from outside, I didn't realize what was happening..."

Qi Tongwei could tell that Wu Shanheng was surprised, but also pleased.

He smiled, lit a cigarette, and asked softly.

"How's the work going, Big Rock?"

Wu Shanheng sighed, but his voice was filled with excitement.

"Don't even mention it, I'm exhausted every day... but it's very fulfilling."

Besides Gaoyang Loan, I'm also promoting mushroom cultivation... and it's been very successful.

He paused slightly, then tentatively asked.

"When do you have time to come back to Leishan County? Everyone misses you..."

Qi Tongwei grinned and chuckled softly.

"You still remember I'm the Party Secretary... How can a Party Secretary easily go to another county..."

He paused slightly, then spoke slowly again.

"How about this, let's get together on Saturday night, wait for my call..."

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei's smile gradually faded.

He stood up, opened the safe behind him, and took out a thick file folder...