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

The day after speaking with Chen Yanshi on the phone, Qi Tongwei finally received a call from Sun Liancheng.

As Qi Tongwei expected, the city intended to facilitate this cooperation and halted the restructuring of Dafeng Factory.

This should be considered good news for Sun Liancheng.

But Sun Liancheng's tone on the phone was clearly different, carrying a hint of worry.

It was this concern that caught Qi Tongwei's attention.

He lit a cigarette and asked softly.

"Old Sun, are you hiding something from me?"

It must have been quite a journey for you to call back after so many days..."

On the other end of the phone, Sun Liancheng sighed and said in a deep voice.

"Well, since you asked, I won't hide it from you."

Although the city is keen to facilitate this deal, there is considerable opposition...

"Dafeng Factory is, after all, a state-owned factory. People can't accept it taking orders from private individuals all at once..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei smiled and asked.

"Who are you all? Are you employees of Dafeng Factory, or from a higher-level organization...?"

Sun Liancheng was speechless when asked the question, and casually replied, "I guess so..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei chuckled and muttered something under his breath.

"They're obsessed with saving face, but they suffer for it... They gain face, but it's the employees who suffer..."

Sun Liancheng didn't respond, briefly explained the subsequent procedures, and then hastily hung up the phone.

Although Qi Tongwei felt that Handong's reaction was somewhat absurd, it was still a positive outcome.

He didn't dare to delay, and after a moment's thought, he dialed A Bao's number.

Once the call connected, Qi Tong didn't waste any time and spoke directly to A Bao.

"Mr. Bao, I've made contact with the people in Handong for you..."

Dafeng Garment Factory, a large state-owned factory with thousands of employees, boasts impeccable craftsmanship and quality...

"As long as you can reach a cooperation agreement, you're guaranteed a successful career in the foreign trade garment industry..."

Although Abao was happy, he remained quite calm, which surprised Qi Tongwei.

After listening to Qi Tongwei's introduction, he scoffed and spoke.

"Bragging doesn't make you a hero, and you can't just push a train... Times have changed, and state-owned factories aren't all that great anymore..."

The salary of a state-owned factory director for ten years isn't even what I earn from a single order...

In today's market economy, whoever has the money calls the shots...

Qi Tongwei immediately nodded in agreement, offering a compliment before taking the opportunity to probe.

"Mr. Bao, I heard that Dafeng Factory also wants to undergo restructuring... Are you interested?"

On the other end of the phone, Abao was taken aback by the question, but immediately laughed and replied.

"Am I out of my mind? Why would I take over a garment factory...?"

Materials, wages, sales channels—aren't those costs...?

They also have to monitor production and sales every day, and they still don't make much money.

"It's better to get into foreign trade now. There's no cost involved, and you can make money quickly..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei quickly labeled A Bao in his mind.

Ah Bao is a trendsetter of this era, but certainly not a leader who stands at the forefront of the tide.

Having figured this out, Qi Tongwei didn't say anything more and quickly changed the subject.

"Boss Bao, how's the 6 megawatts I got coming along... any concrete progress on your end?"

On the other end of the phone, Abao lit a cigarette and spoke softly.

"Don't worry, I just had dinner with the people from the Shanghai electrical machinery purchasing department a few days ago..."

Don't worry, I've discovered that there's a lot more to this generator than meets the eye... there's a lot to discuss...

He paused slightly at this point, then said in a deep voice.

"By the way, do you have the permit for your small thermal power plant?... Without the permit, this can't be done..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei smiled and spoke.

"Don't worry about that, all the paperwork at the provincial, municipal, and county levels is complete... we're just waiting for your opportunity..."

Seeing that Qi Tongwei answered confidently, A Bao didn't press further and continued speaking.

"Don't worry, once the cooperation with Dafeng Factory is finalized... I'll focus all my efforts on developing the generator sets..."

"Then I'll show you what Boss Bao's status is all about..."

......

Seeing that everything was progressing steadily, Qi Tongwei was in a great mood, and even his appetite improved considerably.

But he was too happy too soon, almost forgetting the complex relationship between politics and business in Handong.

Sure enough, as soon as Qi Tongwei returned to his office after lunch, the phone on his desk rang.

The call connected, and a familiar voice rang out; it was Hou Liangping calling.

Surprised, Qi Tongwei couldn't help but feel suspicious and subconsciously asked a question.

"Monkey, your investigative skills are impressive! How did you get my phone number...?"

Hou Liangping was quite frank and answered directly.

"Sun Liancheng from the Municipal Commission for Restructuring the Economic System... I asked him for it..."

Upon hearing Sun Liancheng's name, Qi Tongwei immediately realized that this phone call must be related to Dafeng Factory.

Knowing Hou Liangping's purpose, Qi Tongwei felt much more at ease and asked with a smile.

"Monkey, it's been almost a year since we last contacted each other... Any instructions?"

Hou Liangping wasn't in a hurry. He chuckled and casually asked.

"Teacher Liang and I are getting engaged... Give me an address, I'll send you a red parking ticket..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei sighed and said in a deep voice with regret.

"Oh, I heard you're getting engaged... I really want to be there, to witness your happiness..."

Unfortunately, I'm currently unable to leave due to circumstances...

"Save the wedding wine for me, I'll exchange it for a red envelope later..."

They chatted back and forth, the visitors seemed quite engaged, but they never got down to business.

As the call neared its end, Hou Liangping finally couldn't hold back any longer and got down to business.

"Tongwei, I heard you introduced an order to Dafeng Factory?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei's lips unconsciously curled up, and he spoke with a smile.

"Yes, a friend in Shanghai was looking for suppliers, so I acted as a go-between..."

After Qi Tongwei finished speaking, Hou Liangping gritted his teeth and tentatively spoke on the other end of the phone.

"Hey, I'm not trying to be mean... but what you did was really dishonest..."

"If you do this, the restructuring of Dafeng Factory will be delayed again...which will affect the overall situation..."

He paused slightly before continuing.

"I won't lie to you, Cai Chenggong, who wants to invest in Dafeng Factory, is my childhood friend..."

He's been negotiating with Dafeng Factory for almost half a year... What kind of nonsense is this, barging in like this...?

Qi Tongwei was taken aback; the whole story suddenly became clear.

No wonder Chen Yanshi took such good care of Hou Liangping; the two had been secretly having an affair since 1992...

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "The Three Realms of Han are indeed worthy of their reputation; Hou Liangping is quite cunning."

But then he thought about it again and immediately felt relieved.

If he can carry a sedan chair for Wang Quanyou, why can't Hou Liangping give Chen Yanshi political achievements?

The officialdom is like a game of chess; everyone is painstakingly navigating it, meticulously planning every move...

Having made his intentions clear, Hou Liangping simply stated his purpose directly.

"Tongwei, could you please prevent the order from falling into Dafeng Factory's hands..."

You know, this is something Old Chen has been holding onto for a long time, so let's help him fulfill this wish... how about it?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei sighed and said with a wry smile.

"If you had called this morning, there would have been some time... Now, it's probably too late..."

I reckon Abao has probably already set off for Handong...

After saying that, he paused slightly before continuing to offer words of comfort.

"But don't worry, Abao is just going to have a brief meeting with Dafeng Factory..."

I heard there's some opposition to the factory taking on private orders, so this might not work out...

Having said that, Hou Liangping didn't know what else to say. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he hung up the phone.

After the phone call ended, the whole story of Dafeng Factory's restructuring finally became clear.

In 89, Chen Yanshi completed the project's approval process, but was transferred to the Jingzhou Procuratorate in the same year, which led to the project being shelved.

The project was restarted in 91, surprisingly because Hou Liangping introduced Cai Chenggong to Chen Yanshi...

Having pieced together the situation, a cold glint flashed in Qi Tongwei's eyes, and he muttered something under his breath.

"Hou Liangping...are you really clean?"