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

It must be said that Chai Dali has some patience.

He waited outside the Huoshaoliang Mining District Branch Office for three whole days before finally getting his chance.

It was Sunday, the day Su Lie was to return to Leishan County to visit his parents.

As it was nearing the end of his shift, he saw that Su Lie wasn't wearing his police uniform but was dressed in civilian clothes, and his eyes lit up.

Seeing that Su Lie was walking without making a sound, he immediately followed.

Little did he know that Su Lie had already noticed him the moment he stepped out of the hospital.

He followed Su Lie all the way to the bus stop, and only after seeing Su Lie lighting a cigarette and waiting for the bus did he sneak over.

Upon meeting, he greeted Su Lie with a smile.

"Director Su, what a coincidence! You're also waiting for a bus. Are you heading back to the county?"

Su Lie was taken aback, glanced at him, and replied indifferently.

"Yeah, I'm going back to the county today, there's something I need to take care of..."

Seeing that Su Lie wasn't in a good mood, he didn't say anything more and stood beside him waiting for the car.

While waiting for the bus, he pondered what excuse he could use to ask Su Lie to ride with him...

But he overlooked one point: why would a police chief take a bus back to the county?

Once on the bus, Chai Dali deliberately sat next to Su Lie.

He tried to make conversation along the way, while Su Lie responded with half-hearted replies.

The bus arrived in Fuyuan County at nearly seven o'clock.

As soon as he got out of the car, Chai Dali grabbed Su Lie and said with a smile.

"Director Su, it's getting late, let's grab a bite together..."

Even if you give me a chance to express my gratitude...

Su Lie naturally wouldn't give him a friendly look, and flung his hand away, saying in a deep voice.

"Thank you for what? Thank me for catching you less often? Don't give me that crap..."

Unexpectedly, Chai Dali was quite a character, and his skin was incredibly thick.

He pulled Su Lie along, laughing as he spoke.

"You know what, I'm actually grateful to you for arresting me, and for educating me on behalf of the government..."

Director Su, please do me the honor of educating me again... so that I can also raise my awareness...

Su Lie had already intended to back down, so when he heard him say that, he stopped struggling.

Chai Dali pulled him into a small restaurant. The restaurant wasn't big, but it was very clean.

As soon as the two sat down, Su Lie spoke with a stern face.

"I'm fine with eating, but I'll pay for it. Otherwise, I'm turning around and leaving..."

Chai Dali grinned and nodded repeatedly with a forced smile.

"Director Su, it's an honor for me to have dinner with you... I'll do whatever you say."

After saying that, he waved to the boss.

"Boss, what are you standing there for? Ordering food, please..."

Once the food was served, Chai Dali repeatedly raised his glass to Su Lie, offering New Year's greetings incessantly.

Su Lie also acted out of character, shedding his usual seriousness and becoming much more talkative.

He was not intimidated by Chai Dali's toasts.

The two finished four bottles of Yili Special liquor in less than an hour.

Seeing that Su Lie's face was flushed and his tongue was a little stiff, Chai Dali started talking.

He filled their glasses, raised his glass, and asked softly with a smile.

"Director Su, you've taught me a lot during this time... My brothers and I are very grateful..."

This glass of wine is for you, I'll drink it all, please feel free to drink as you like...

After saying that, he clinked glasses with Su Lie again.

Watching Su Lie down his drink, he only took a small sip.

He put down his wine glass, picked up a piece of lamb chop for Su Lie, and asked with a bitter face.

"Director Su, as you know, we're just a bunch of roughnecks, with no skills or abilities..."

Right now, if you don't let us eat the food that requires queuing, how are we supposed to survive...?

Su Lie glanced at him, his eyes somewhat unfocused.

He put down his wine glass, let out a burp, and pointed at Chai Dali.

"I...I won't let you eat? I'm afraid you'll break the law, I don't want you to go astray..."

I'll tell you the truth... The county has issued a strict order to eliminate the mine protection team...

"Smash these exploitative criminals, these gangs of thieves..."

Chai Dali was taken aback, frowned as he looked at Su Lie, and asked in a deep voice.

"This...how are we supposed to live? You know, the county has shut down the illegal coal mines..."

Now they're attacking the mine protection team again. They're not letting us survive, they're not letting us eat..."

Su Lie was clearly drunk; his eyelids started to droop, and his speech became slurred.

"Who, who's not giving you a way to live? It's...it's because you don't have the proper paperwork..."

Exploring for minerals...at the mine, you attach yourself to them...as a legitimate mine protection team, who...who cares about you...

"Once you become a mine protection team, your fees... are reasonable... Why would I cause you trouble..."

His words became increasingly incoherent, and before he could finish speaking, he slumped onto the table and began to snore.

Seeing that Su Lie had passed out drunk, Chai Dali quickly patted him and called out to him repeatedly.

No matter how much he called out, Su Lie ignored him, seemingly quite drunk.

Chai Dali looked at Su Lie, who was drunk and unconscious, sneered, and waved to the boss.

"Boss, take good care of Director Su, make sure he doesn't catch a cold..."

After saying that, he took out a banknote, slapped it on the table, and said with a smile.

"If they ask, just say I'm drunk too, I'm leaving now. Understand?"

Without waiting for the owner's reply, he staggered out of the small restaurant.

He muttered to himself as he walked.

"What kind of bullshit bureau chief... He's drunk, isn't he... He's drunk too..."

Not long after Chai Dali left, Su Lie raised his head from the table.

He looked in the direction Chai Dali had gone, his brows furrowed slightly, and there was no trace of drunkenness in his eyes.

He picked up the barley tea on the table, gulped down a few mouthfuls, and muttered to himself.

"I don't know if my acting is convincing enough, or if Chai Dali can understand it..."

......

Chai Dali works in an illegal coal mine in Fuyuan. He can collect queue fees from people, so he must have his own methods.

No one knows what methods he used, but he actually managed to get in touch with the people at Fuyuan Mine.

I don't know how he managed to get things done, but the mine actually agreed to his request to become affiliated.

However, the mine also put forward corresponding conditions.

Affiliation is fine, managing coal trucks is also acceptable, but Chai Dali must be responsible for the daily patrols at the mine.

After some maneuvering, Chai Dali actually transformed from a ragtag army into a regular brigade...

Having spent a long time in society, Chai Dali has built up his own network of connections.

The relevant procedures were completed smoothly, and the business license was obtained in less than three days.

After obtaining the license, he even made a special trip to Huoshaoliang Branch to visit Su Lie.

Entering Su Lie's office, Chai Dali became much more assertive.

He offered Su Lie a cigarette, lit it for him, and said with a smile.

"Director Su, thanks to your guidance, I, Chai Dali, am now a regular soldier..."

From now on, you can't keep an eye on me while I'm catching things...

Su Lie took a drag of his cigarette, glanced at him sideways, and said with a cold smile.

"I'm from law enforcement; we arrest people who break the law and commit crimes... If you haven't broken the law, why would I arrest you?"

Upon hearing this, Chai Dali nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"You're right, I just came to check in... to avoid any misunderstandings later..."

Don't let the flood wash away the Dragon King Temple; family members are not recognizing each other...

Su Lie didn't respond, but glanced at him and said, "I know..."

Seeing that Su Lie was not in high spirits, Chai Dali got up to say goodbye and left.

But just as he reached the door, Su Lie called him back.

Su Lie slammed the two old men's bills on the table and said in a deep voice.

"We agreed that I would treat you to dinner that day... Here's the money..."

Chai Dali was taken aback and quickly tried to refuse, but Su Lie spoke again in a deep voice.

"If you don't take this money, don't ever come to my door again... and don't come to me for anything..."

Helpless, Chai Dali gave an awkward smile and stuffed the money into his pocket.

Watching Chai Dali's departing figure, Su Lie couldn't help but frown slightly.

After a moment's thought, he picked up the phone and dialed Qi Tongwei's number.

As soon as the call connected, Su Lie immediately reported to Qi Tongwei in a deep voice.

"Secretary Qi, Chai Dali just left here... He's already affiliated with Shangfuyuan Mine..."

On the other end of the phone, Qi Tongwei chuckled twice and said softly.

"That's a good thing. Your job will be easier from now on. You can just focus on keeping an eye on the mine."

Mining protection teams, mining tycoons... someone will take care of all that for you..."

Su Lie was taken aback, frowned, and asked in a deep voice.

"Let Chai Dali deal with those thugs? Secretary... he's just a thug himself..."

Before Su Lie could finish speaking, Qi Tongwei interrupted him with a smile.

"Are you afraid Chai Dali and his gang are in cahoots? Don't worry, he's after money..."

"People like this wouldn't even share a bite of the meat in their bowl with their own parents, let alone anyone else..."

Even after hanging up the phone, Su Lie's expression remained serious.

He couldn't understand how Qi Tongwei could be so certain that Chai Dali would definitely attack the mine protection team...