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

Following Qi Tongwei's advice, Li Guangran and Jin Yuxi grew closer.

The two of them lost the awkwardness of a superior-subordinate relationship and were more like a master and apprentice.

Wherever Jin Yuxi went, Li Guangran followed.

He handled everything: handing over blueprints, recording data, and carrying equipment.

Li Guangran was willing to learn, and Jin Yuxi was happy to teach.

When encountering complex geological structures, he would squat down and talk about them for half a day.

During this time, Qi Tongwei officially received a call from the Municipal Organization Department.

The comrade from the Organization Department was very polite on the phone.

He first announced Li Guangran's proposed position as deputy chief engineer of the Municipal Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources.

Then he changed the subject and began to seek Qi Tongwei's opinion.

"Secretary Qi, you know best about Comrade Li Guangran's work performance in Fuyuan County."

The organization would like to hear your opinion.

Qi Tongwei held the microphone, not in a hurry to answer.

He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and said in a low voice.

Comrade Li Guangran is highly skilled and has a strong sense of responsibility.

The exploration and mining design of Fuyuan Mine demonstrated a high level of professionalism.

In particular, the stepped mining and phased backfilling scheme effectively prevented the formation of sinkholes.

I suggest that the organization prioritize cultivating cadres who are both scientifically minded and environmentally conscious.

He paused slightly, then added another sentence.

"This comrade is competent for the professional position, and the organization may consider giving him more responsibilities."

On the other end of the phone, the comrade from the Organization Department quickly took notes and responded with a smile.

"Okay, Secretary Qi, we will report your opinion truthfully. Thank you for your support."

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and remained silent for a long time.

He knew in his heart that Li Guangran's promotion was almost a foregone conclusion.

However, as the end of the month approached, Li Guangran came to Qi Tongwei's office again.

He closed the office door as soon as he entered the room, looking very nervous.

Li Guangran closed the door and, without waiting for Qi Tongwei to speak, immediately frowned and said.

"Secretary Qi, the working group from the Geological and Mineral Resources Bureau has arrived in Bianxi City..."

Qi Tongwei was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

He pointed to the sofa and said with a smile.

"Sit down. This is a good thing, why are you so nervous?"

Li Guangran was taken aback, frowned, and stood still, lowering his voice even further, sounding somewhat anxious.

"Secretary Qi, if the Geological and Mineral Resources Bureau takes over Huoshaoliang, Fuyuan County will lose a key source of income."

Fuyuan Mine has only been operating for a short time and it's going to shut down...aren't you worried at all?

Qi Tongwei smiled and shook his head, got up to pour him a cup of tea, and pressed him into the sofa.

"Guangran, the whole country is a unified whole, and Fuyuan County should naturally give way to the overall situation."

"You're getting a bit old-fashioned, aren't you? You're about to join the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, this won't do..."

He paused slightly, tossed Li Guangran a cigarette, and said with a smile.

"Besides, the work of the Geological and Mineral Resources Bureau is just to investigate the situation."

The specific orders haven't come down yet... no need to rush...

Li Guangran held a cigarette in his hand, gave Qi Tongwei a deep look, and hesitated to speak.

Seeing that he was unwilling, Qi Tongwei smiled and comforted him.

"I know you're worried about the county... I have a feeling that even if you join the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, you won't be able to leave Fuyuan."

Li Guangran was taken aback, glanced at Qi Tongwei, and his face showed even more confusion.

He really wanted to ask Qi Tongwei what it meant, but after thinking it over again and again, he only said one sentence.

"Secretary Qi, well... if there's nothing else, I'll head back now..."

......

The day after Li Guangran left, Qi Tongwei received an official notification from his superiors.

The working group from the Department of Geology and Mineral Resources will be visiting Fuyuan this afternoon. Please make sure to receive them properly.

Qi Tongwei dared not delay and immediately convened an emergency meeting of the leadership team.

The entire team was present; almost everyone was there except for Wu Shanheng, who was in Taipei.

Qi Tongwei looked around at everyone and said with a smile.

"Comrades, we have just received a notice from our superiors that the Geological and Mineral Resources Department will be working in Fuyuan this afternoon."

Director Zalta, the working group are distinguished guests, you must take them seriously and do a good job of receiving them...

He paused slightly and began to arrange the details of the symposium.

"In the afternoon meeting, our Fuyuan County will mainly set up the stage and provide good reception services."

For a detailed report, please have the Municipal Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources handle it... Guangran, you should speak with Chief Engineer Jin.

If the Municipal Bureau needs Fu Yuan's assistance in reporting, then Guang Ran will supplement it... Any objections?

Li Guangran was taken aback, then immediately nodded and said in a deep voice.

"Okay, Secretary Qi, I'll call Professor Jin after the meeting..."

Qi Tongwei nodded, smiled, looked around at everyone, and continued speaking.

"People may be worried that the working group from the Geological and Mineral Resources Bureau will affect the mining operations at the Fuyuan Mine..."

Here, I want to reassure you all: don't have such thoughts... you need to have the right attitude.

The arrival of the working group demonstrates the importance attached to Huoshaoliang and presents an opportunity for Fuyuan County...

Let me make this clear in advance: no one is allowed to have any resistance; everyone must be positive..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur arose in the conference room.

Only Baimaiti, standing beside him, frowned slightly and remained silent.

Baimaiti talked the most with Qi Tongwei, and he seemed to have gleaned some insight from the matter.

It wasn't a lot, but the taste was pretty good...

It was just a pre-meeting setup meeting, and it was very short, lasting less than ten minutes.

After the meeting ended, Bai Maiti pulled Qi Tongwei aside and asked softly.

"Is this the opportunity you were talking about? Support for the tertiary sector?"

Qi Tongwei smiled, lit a cigarette for him, and remained noncommittal.

......

At 3 p.m., a Coaster bus slowly drove into the compound of the Fuyuan County Party Committee.

The car door opened, and Jin Yuxi jumped out first.

Several people came down from behind him, each holding a notebook and smiling.

When Baimaiti saw the working group arrive, he immediately greeted them with a smile.

After shaking hands with everyone, he gestured with his hand and said with a smile.

"Distinguished leaders, this way please. The small conference room is ready."

The group chatted and laughed all the way into the small conference room of the county committee, where they took their seats as guests and hosts.

After everyone was seated, Qi Tongwei smiled and joked with them.

"I was dissatisfied when I received the notice from the city..."

When the working group came down to investigate, they didn't even let us, Fuyuan, fully enjoy the hospitality of being hosts.

It makes us, Fuyuan, seem ignorant and have neglected our distinguished guests..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room erupted in laughter, and the atmosphere became much more lively.

After the laughter subsided, Qi Tongwei glanced at the head of the work group and began to introduce the people.

"First of all, on behalf of Fuyuan County, I would like to welcome all the leaders here for guidance."

Let me introduce you all first. This is Comrade Baimaiti, the county magistrate of Fuyuan County...

After introducing the team members, Qi Tongwei looked at Jin Yuxi and asked with a smile.

"Chief Engineer Jin, could you please introduce us to some of the leaders?"

Jin Yuxi was not intimidated at all. She reached out and patted the arm of the person next to her, and began to introduce herself with a smile.

"This is Song Dacheng, the leader of this working group...and also an old classmate of mine..."

This man next to me is Zhao Dehan. Don't let his youth fool you; he's Old Song's right-hand man...

Upon hearing the name Zhao Dehan, Qi Tongwei's eyelids twitched, and his heart tightened.

He looked in the direction Jin Yuxi was pointing.

The man was under thirty years old, with a scholarly air about him, and looked very young.

Qi Tongwei took a deep look at the young face and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Could this be Zhao Dehan, the petty official who later became a corrupt official?