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

Seeing Zhao Xiaohui get into the car, Su Lie came up to Er Laizi and asked him with a stern face.

"I didn't know my own strength, are you alright... are you hurt...?"

Erlaizi was taken aback, glanced at Su Lie, rubbed his burning face, and muttered something.

"I'm tough-skinned, so it's not a big deal for me..."

You could have just shouted, who wouldn't have given you face... Why did you have to resort to violence...?

Su Lie didn't respond, but offered him a cigarette and said in a deep voice.

"Still have the energy to chat with me? Looks like you're not injured..."

This is really serious; this person is indeed a friend of Secretary Qi...

After I finish reporting to Secretary Qi, you just wait, I'll skin you alive...

Before Su Lie could finish speaking, Er Laizi snorted and interrupted him.

"She's even Secretary Qi's friend?"

If she's Secretary Qi's friend, why won't he let her invest in Fuyuan Mine...?

Director Su, I may be a scoundrel, but I'm not a fool...

After saying that, he took a deep drag of his cigarette, deliberately pursed his lips, and looked smug.

Su Lie was taken aback by what he said, glanced at him, and changed the subject.

"That cow, how much did you pay for it... give me the truth..."

Erlaizi didn't hide anything, grinned, and said in a low voice.

"Five hundred dollars...it's a sick cow, and it's lame in one leg...we were going to slaughter it for meat..."

Su Lie took a deep drag of his cigarette, frowned, glanced at him, and tentatively said.

"Give me six hundred, and make her pay two thousand in compensation... Just do me a favor... okay?"

Erlaizi didn't even bother to hit him. He immediately counted out ten old men's bills and handed them to Su Lie, saying with a smile.

"Six hundred isn't enough to save face for Director Su... We weren't really in it for the money..."

This woman has her eye on Fuyuan Mine, trying to squeeze us out of the mine protection team... We're just going to teach her a lesson...

Director Su, here's a thousand... the rest of the money's gone, so treat the guys to a good meal..."

Su Lie didn't respond, took the money, and turned to walk towards the Bluebird car.

He had just walked to the car and hadn't even said a word when the car window rolled down.

Zhao Xiaohui poked her head out and spoke softly to Su Lie.

"Director Su, money isn't important... just consider it making friends with them..."

Could you please leave me your phone number so I can contact you?

Su Lie didn't respond, but reached in and handed over a thousand yuan, saying in a deep voice.

"I work at the Huoshaoliang Mining District Branch. You can find me by calling the office..."

After saying that, he paused slightly and then whispered a reminder.

"The border region is not like the inland areas, and you are a woman, so you need to be extra careful..."

If you frequently have social engagements, it's best to consider hiring a bodyguard...or finding an assistant...

After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Zhao Xiaohui's reply.

It's not that Su Lie is biased towards Er Laizi; these kinds of things are just muddled accounts, and all that can be done is to smooth things over.

Seeing that the matter was resolved, everyone left.

Erlaizi sent people to carry the ox away, while he went to the small gathering place alone.

Entering the house, he slapped 1,600 yuan in front of Chai Dali and said with a smile.

"Ah, that felt so good... Brother Dali, you didn't see that..."

That woman was so cowardly, she almost peed her pants... She kept saying she had to pay me back...

"If Director Su hadn't arrived so quickly, we guys would have given her a good beating..."

Chai Dali glanced at him, chuckled, and spoke.

"Trying to scare a woman, look how smug you are... thinking you're so capable..."

After saying that, he counted the money on the table and handed it to Er Laizi, then continued speaking.

"Distribute this money among the brothers... Tell the guys to keep their mouths shut..."

"Anyone who drinks a little horse piss and goes out spouting nonsense, don't blame me for cutting out their tongue..."

Erlaizi reached out and took the money, smacked his lips, and tentatively asked a question.

"Brother Dali, do you think... what we're doing will work? Will that woman be able to leave?"

He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and muttered something under his breath.

Whether it was useful or not... we did everything we were supposed to do...

If the county really entrusts the mine protection team to that woman, there's nothing we can do...

However, no matter who takes over the mine protection team... they'll need people, don't you think that makes sense...?

Erlaizi frowned, nodded, and said softly.

"That's true... We're just doing our jobs, we can't afford to worry about so many other things..."

Let's go, Dali, let's go for a drink...

At almost the same time, Su Lie was also reporting the situation to Qi Tongwei.

He could tell from Er Laizi's words that something was wrong.

After leaving the scene, he immediately made a decision: Qi Tongwei needed to know about this.

In the office, after listening to Su Lie's introduction, Qi Tongwei tossed him a cigarette and asked in a deep voice.

"Su Lie, this matter... if we handle it seriously, how should Er Laizi be punished?"

Su Lie lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and shook his head with a wry smile.

"How should we handle this strictly... it's just a civil dispute, if someone kills a cow, they should pay compensation, it's only right and proper..."

This time, the scoundrel learned his lesson; he neither hurt anyone nor damaged any cars, so he couldn't be severely punished...

It doesn't even qualify as disorderly conduct... How about I detain him for five days?

After listening, Qi Tongwei waved his hand and replied softly.

"I was just asking casually... This Mr. Zhao has a powerful background, and I'm afraid of being questioned by my superiors..."

Seeing Qi Tongwei's solemn expression, Su Lie tentatively asked a question.

"I heard this woman has been eyeing the Fuyuan Mine? You didn't agree?"

Qi Tongwei nodded, making no attempt to hide anything, and said in a deep voice.

"A powerful figure from Handong, with a deep background... he must have his eye on the potential of the burning of Liang..."

Su Lie took a deep drag of his cigarette and tentatively asked a question.

"Another one here to leech off others... Maybe I should give Chai Dali a talking-to..."

"Have him take good care of this woman? Like he did with the mining tycoon..."

Before Su Lie could finish speaking, Qi Tongwei immediately reprimanded him in a stern voice.

"Su Lie, what nonsense are you talking about... Is Zhao Xiaohui a mining tycoon? Has she broken the law?"

You must always remember that you are a public servant... not some powerful gangster...

I'm warning you, this kind of thinking is terrible, it's a mistake..."

Su Lie was taken aback by his reprimand, gave Qi Tongwei a deep look, and then, smoking by the door, didn't dare to respond.

He felt that it was better to stay on the front lines.

Black is black, and white is white; there's no need for all that beating around the bush...

Inside a suite at the Kunlun Hotel, Zhao Xiaohui was taking a bath in the bathtub, a glass of red wine in her hand.

What happened today really frightened her.

For her, losing some money or damaging her car are minor issues.

As the saying goes, it's not the thief you should fear, but the one who has designs on you. What she feared was being targeted by someone.

She had heard about it before she came to Bianxi.

There are some robbers here who specifically target businessmen from the mainland.

Once these people set their sights on you, losing some money is considered a good outcome.

In more serious cases, it could result in severed arms or legs, and even death...

But after thinking it over, she felt that the possibility of being targeted was unlikely.

If they were robbers, they wouldn't need to bring out a cow; they could just block the road and rob it.

Since they weren't targeted by robbers, things get even more complicated...

Although she is young, she has been involved in a very complex social circle and has seen too much deceit and treachery.

Once she calmed down a bit, she started to wonder if someone was deliberately trying to sabotage her...