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

The place where Baimaiti treated them was a restaurant in the western part of China.

Golden roof and colorful carpet, full of exotic charm.

The house was filled with the aroma of cumin and roasted meat, exuding a lively, homey atmosphere.

The two sat down, and Baimaiti ordered directly without even looking at the menu, clearly a regular customer.

Nakeng roasted meat and roasted buns are both local specialties of Bianxi.

After ordering the food, Baimaiti also asked for a bottle of Laojiao liquor.

He told Qi Tongwei with a smile.

"Try it, this is Bianxi Moutai."

Once the food and drinks were served, Baimaiti poured Qi Tongwei a glass of wine and raised his glass with a smile.

"Xiao Qi, being seconded to the Municipal Party Committee Office, what a great opportunity this is."

"Many people would kill for this, what are you worried about?"

He clinked glasses with Qi Tongwei, took a sip of wine, and lowered his voice.

"That talented man has taken a liking to you..."

Qi Tongwei also took a sip, and as the drink went down his throat, his eyes lit up.

It has a smooth entry and a mellow aftertaste; it is indeed a fine wine.

There was no need for him to hide anything from Baimaiti.

The two men are of vastly different ranks; the fact that he even sat down to have dinner with him is already a sign of respect.

Qi Tongwei put down his wine glass and pondered for a moment.

Ask a core question directly.

"Director Bai, is there some problem in the city?"

As soon as he said that, Baimaiti was stunned, and he stopped drinking.

He was prepared for Qi Tongwei to ask him questions.

He thought Qi Tongwei would ask whether the positions in the Comprehensive Management Office would be retained.

What are the chances of him staying in the Municipal Party Committee Office?

They might even ask about the specifics of your future job...

But he never expected that Qi Tongwei would ask such a question.

This question is too direct, and could even be described as somewhat audacious.

So bold, he didn't know how to answer.

It wasn't that Qi Tongwei was rash; on the contrary, he had considered things very clearly.

The fact that Baimaiti was willing to sit at the same table with him speaks volumes about Baimaiti's attitude.

When the city encountered problems, Wang Jianguo saw hope for a solution in him.

That's why this sudden secondment happened.

Once he understood all this, Qi Tongwei felt relieved.

He just needs to ask the specific questions and then determine whether he can solve them.

As for Baimaiti's claim of "cherishing talent," that's pure nonsense.

Anyone who can get into a government agency, especially the municipal party committee, is a talented individual.

Baimaiti naturally had no idea what Qi Tongwei was thinking; he only thought Qi Tongwei was audacious.

He stared at Qi Tongwei, frowned slightly, and remained silent for a long time.

He reached out and handed Qi Tongwei a skewer of roasted naan meat, then slowly began to speak.

"You know, the border region is different from the mainland..."

"The mainland prioritizes development and construction. In the border regions, maintaining stability is always the top priority."

"Don't underestimate the meaning of the words 'maintaining stability,' they encompass a lot..."

As he said this, he clinked glasses with Qi Tongwei again and took a sip of wine.

He put down his wine glass and began counting on his fingers, listing all the tasks.

"Poverty alleviation, literacy campaigns in pastoral areas, grassroots militia building, border security, ethnic conflicts..."

Baimaiti muttered a long list of main tasks, but didn't get to the point.

Qi Tongwei wasn't in a hurry.

He chewed on his meat skewers, listening intently to his rambling, a smile even on his face.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Baimaiti sighed softly and changed the subject.

"Of course, the higher authorities also attach great importance to Bianxi and provide substantial support."

"Take this year for example, the central government subsidized western regions with 1.5 billion yuan..."

He paused slightly, glanced at Qi Tongwei, and said something meaningful.

"Come on, let's not talk about this anymore. We've had a long day, let's not talk about work. Let's have a drink, welcome to Bianxi."

As he spoke, Baimaiti picked up the wine glass on the table and waved it at Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei quickly raised his glass, smiled, and clinked it with his. His smile was playful.

For the rest of the time, Qi Tongwei didn't mention a single word related to work.

He had already discerned the core issue from Baimaiti's rambling words.

It all boils down to two words—lack of money!

As for the reasons for the lack of money, some are too sensitive to discuss in detail.

The dinner lasted an hour and a half, and both hosts and guests enjoyed themselves.

Stepping out of the restaurant, the evening breeze carried the chill of late autumn in the west.

Qi Tongwei slowed his pace, moved closer to Baimaiti, and asked in a low voice.

"How much difference?"

Baimaiti was stunned. He glanced at Qi Tongwei, his eyes filled with shock.

He didn't answer, but silently held up two fingers and waved them in front of Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

He shook hands with Baimaiti, said goodbye, and left.

......

The next morning, Qi Tongwei got up early and got ready.

At 10:00 sharp, I appeared at the entrance of the Municipal Party Committee Office.

Baimaiti was very happy to see Qi Tongwei and acted very enthusiastically.

He led Qi Tongwei to the sofa and poured him a cup of hot tea.

"How did you sleep last night?"

By the end of September, the western part of the city was already quite chilly.

Qi Tongwei warmed his hands with the teacup and answered with a smile.

"I slept pretty well, but I can't adjust to the time difference right away... When I opened my eyes, it was still dark."

After he finished speaking, he put down his teacup, his voice becoming serious.

"Director Bai, I've made up my mind. I'll obey the organization's arrangements."

He paused slightly, then made another request.

"But I have a request, please consider it."

"Regardless of whether the organization retains me or not, please keep my position in the Comprehensive Management Office."

Qi Tongwei had thought it through clearly; this was his way out.

Regardless of whether the organization agrees or not, he has to bring it up.

Baimaiti was not surprised; this request was within his expectations.

He patted Qi Tong on the shoulder and spoke with a smile.

"That's right. Welcome to the Municipal Party Committee Office, Comrade Qi Tongwei..."

Baimaiti personally handled Qi Tongwei's onboarding procedures.

It took less than an hour to complete all the procedures.

Because this secondment was rather sudden, the Municipal Party Committee Office did not have any spare office space.

Qi Tongwei was temporarily assigned to work in the secretariat.

I learned that Qi Tongwei had joined the company.

That afternoon, Wang Jianguo called him to his office.

Upon entering Wang Jianguo's office, Qi Tongwei saw that Baimaiti was also there.

I immediately prepared myself—this conversation would not be simple.

Wang Jianguo invited Qi Tongwei to sit down and casually started chatting about everyday things.

After exchanging only a few words, we got down to business.

He put down his teacup, coughed lightly, and looked at Qi Tongwei.

"Xiao Qi, we were pressed for time on the train, so we didn't get to explain the lottery details."

"Since you have time today, please elaborate on the details... the plan, the operating model, everything."

After assessing the situation at last night's dinner, Qi Tongwei had already prepared his response.

He immediately began to explain the operational process and methods of the welfare lottery in detail.

He paused slightly at the end and gave a brief summary.

"The cost of each lottery ticket is about two cents."

"I suggest setting the prizes at five to ten percent of the total issuance amount."

"Instead of cash prizes, we will use tangible items that ordinary people can see and touch as prizes."

"A refrigerator, a color TV, a washing machine, and ideally, a small car!"

Baimaiti's eyes grew brighter as he listened, and a faint red glow appeared on his face.

Wang Jianguo was relatively calm, but he nodded frequently.

After Qi Tongwei finished speaking, Baimaiti immediately pressed for more information.

"What you say sounds good, but in practice... will ordinary people even recognize this?"

Although Wang Jianguo didn't speak, he also looked at Qi Tongwei.

Baimaiti's problem is also his biggest concern.

Qi Tongwei smiled faintly and continued speaking.

"Both leaders, there's really no need to worry."

"The Chinese people have the highest gambling tendency in the world."

"Most people would buy it if they were willing to take a gamble with just two dollars."

He paused slightly, his smile turning somewhat sly.

"Furthermore, since it's a welfare lottery, government officials and Party members should naturally take the lead..."

He stopped mid-sentence.

Some things can only be understood intuitively, not explained in words.

Upon hearing his words, Baimaiti was startled.

This guy is ruthless! He's even willing to harm his own people.

Wang Jianguo didn't react much.

He pondered for a long time, then looked up at Qi Tongwei and slowly spoke.

"Hmm, that's a good idea, very well-developed. You can go back now..."

Qi Tongwei was taken aback, but then he understood.

This is where Wang Jianguo and Baimaiti still have something to say.

He dared not delay and immediately got up to take his leave.

After Qi Tongwei left, only the two of them remained in the office.

Baimaiti frowned slightly and spoke softly.

Are you worried that Mayor Cheng won't agree?

Wang Jianguo waved his hand, lit a cigarette, and slowly exhaled.

"He's waiting to see me fail; he'll definitely agree..."

He paused briefly before speaking again.

"What I'm worried about is that if this goes wrong... I'll have a complete falling out with Cheng Shizhong."