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

As Qi Tongwei stepped into the private room of the small canteen, he stopped in his tracks and froze on the spot.

He never expected that the volunteer teacher Zarta was talking about would be Zhong Xiaoai.

Qi Tongwei saw Zhong Xiaoai, and Zhong Xiaoai naturally saw him too.

She stared into Qi Tongwei's eyes, extended a delicate hand, and asked with a smile.

"What? It's only been a short time since we last met... and Secretary Qi doesn't recognize me?"

Qi Tongwei quickly shook hands with her, smiled helplessly, and replied softly.

"How could I not recognize you... It's just... it's a bit of a surprise... I didn't expect you to come..."

Zalta immediately picked up on some clues from their conversation.

He led the two teachers to their seats, rearranged the seating, and let Zhong Xiaoai sit in the main guest seat.

As soon as the four of them sat down, the door to the private room was pushed open again, and Baimaiti walked in with a smile.

Baimaiti was taken aback as soon as he entered the private room.

He first glanced at Qi Tongwei, whose face looked strange, then at Zhong Xiaoai, and instantly understood.

Zharta had never met Zhong Xiaoai, but Baimaiti had and knew about their relationship.

Without making it clear, he greeted the others and took the seat of the second-in-command.

During the breaks between servings, Baimaiti was unusually active.

After exchanging a few jokes with everyone, he suddenly looked at Zhong Xiaoai and said with a smile.

"Hey, Mr. Chung... I suddenly realized you look a lot like someone..."

Zhong Xiaoai, unaware that he was teasing her, blinked her big eyes and immediately smiled and picked up the conversation.

"County Chief Baimaiti...who do I look like? Do I look like some big celebrity?"

After saying that, she puffed out her chest and glanced at Qi Tongwei with a smug look.

Baimaiti smiled and waved his hand, glancing at Qi Tongwei before speaking softly.

"Looking like a celebrity is so tacky... Your temperament and appearance... you look especially like the legendary Princess Lechang..."

The crowd didn't catch the hidden meaning in Baimaiti's words, thinking he was just trying to warm things up, and they all laughed.

Zhong Xiaoai immediately understood the implication, and blushed deeply, becoming flustered and at a loss for what to do.

Qi Tongwei blushed slightly, then raised his glass with a smile to help Zhong Xiaoai out of the awkward situation.

"Come on, the dishes are all ready, everyone's here... Let's raise a glass together to welcome the teachers who came to support the border regions..."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his right lower back.

He dared not utter a sound, frowned slightly, and forced himself to clink glasses with everyone one by one...

The meal went very well, with Baimaiti engaging in lively conversation and making witty remarks.

Qi Tongwei didn't say much, but occasionally he would frown or grin, looking rather odd...

The welcome banquet was held at noon. Although no one drank much, everyone still had a good time.

After the welcome banquet ended, Qi Tongwei took the opportunity to call Zhong Xiaoai to his office.

As soon as the door closed, Zhong Xiaoai buried her face in his chest.

After drinking a glass of wine, Zhong Xiaoai's face was slightly flushed, her complexion like a peach blossom, and her eyes were somewhat unfocused.

Qi Tongwei looked down at her and could clearly smell the fragrance on her body.

He reached out and ruffled her hair, his tone slightly reproachful as he asked softly.

"You're really something... Why did you come over without even saying hello...?"

Zhong Xiaoai looked up at him, blinked, and asked with a smile.

"You're allowed to go to the border regions... but I'm not? Surprised? You didn't expect me to come, did you?"

Qi Tongwei sighed, pinched her rosy cheeks, and said in a helpless tone.

"The senior lecturer team is selected from current administrators and teachers... How did you get in?"

Zhong Xiaoai put on a stern face and said seriously.

"What do you mean by 'sneaking in'? I applied for the internship in a remote area through normal channels, and it was specially approved by the organization..."

Qi Tongwei stared at her face, unsure of what to say.

Internship in a remote area... He had never heard of such a term in his two lifetimes.

After a brief silence, Qi Tongwei shook his head with a wry smile and asked softly.

"Commander Chung... how long are you going to be interning at Fuyuan...?"

Zhong Xiaoai raised an eyebrow, reached out and scratched Qi Tongwei's firm nose, and said softly.

"A year. The lecturers' assignment to support rural areas is a year... You don't even know that, and you're a county party secretary...?"

Qi Tongwei was speechless when he saw her innocent expression, and thought to himself.

"Perhaps this is the little whims of power... Internships can even be done in remote areas... How am I supposed to write this resume...?"

While sighing inwardly, he couldn't help but feel curious about how Zhong Xiaoai had persuaded Zhong Zhengguo...

In fact, he underestimated Zhong Zhengguo's shrewdness and cunning.

Zhong Xiaoai's arrival in Bianxi is not only a reflection of her own rise, but also a statement from Zhong Zhengguo...

......

Qi Tongwei and Zhong Xiaoai poured out their hearts to each other, their affection going on and on.

Inside the private room of the Beitai Oilfield, a drinking party was in full swing, and the group was enjoying themselves immensely.

This gathering was small, with only three people; it was more like a small get-together among friends.

In the private room, besides Zhang Guozhong and Wu Shanheng, there was a woman around thirty years old.

The woman was dressed very smartly, with a touch of charm in her competence, giving her a mature and sophisticated air.

At this moment, the woman's face was flushed and her eyes were somewhat glazed, clearly indicating that she had drunk quite a bit.

"Gentlemen... I've had too much to drink. After I finish this glass, I'll go back and rest..."

The woman raised her glass, swirled it at the two of them, and smiled charmingly.

She paused slightly, gave each of them a flirtatious wink, and continued speaking.

"I'll say it again... I have supplies, as many as you need... and the price is negotiable."

"I'll leave the rest to you two..."

With that, she tilted her head back, her snow-white neck twitching, and the wine in her glass was instantly emptied.

The woman was very efficient; after finishing her drink, she said goodbye to the two men and left.

Seeing the woman leave the private room, Zhang Guozhong and Wu Shanheng returned to the room and sat down again.

As Wu Shanheng lit a cigarette for Zhang Guozhong, he asked softly.

"Brother Zhang...who is this General Manager Zhao? I've noticed you treat her with utmost respect..."

Zhang Guozhong took a deep drag on his cigarette, shook his head with a wry smile, and his voice was full of helplessness.

"He has a powerful background... He was introduced by a former leader of Handong Oil and Gas."

They don't usually show their faces; they just supply some oil equipment.

This time, I don't know what scent it caught, but it showed up in person..."

Upon hearing this, Wu Shanheng frowned slightly.

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

"Dealing with oil parts is much more profitable than dealing with raw materials... What is she up to?"

Will this affect the cooperation between Fuyuan and Beitai Oilfield?

From what she said, I could tell... it was all about supplying materials to the oil field...

Zhang Guozhong picked up a piece of beef, threw it into his mouth, swallowed it in a few bites, and said something meaningful.

"It's hard to say... This woman is no simpleton; she not only has connections, but she also has shrewdness and intelligence..."

If she really sets her sights on the cooperation framework, I really can't interfere too much... I'll have to give her some leeway...

Wu Shanheng blinked, clinked glasses with him, and tentatively asked.

"Well... since we're working together, there's no way she can interfere..."

Zhang Guozhong took a deep drag of his cigarette, patted Wu Shanheng on the shoulder, and sighed.

"Hey, you're clever and educated, but you still lack experience."

He paused slightly, glanced at Wu Shanheng, and continued speaking.

Have you heard of unplanned procurement of supplies?

Sell ​​the supplies you need to the oil field, and the oil field will give them to you.

That way it can be inserted...

Wu Shanheng grinned, downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, and muttered something under his breath.

"You...you can do this? It's all about facial recognition..."

Seeing this, Zhang Guozhong also took a sip of wine and chuckled.

"That's called human relationships. Here, human relationships are more important than anything..."