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

The Cadillac sped along the road, but its direction was contrary to that of Xianlu.

Looking at the receding street scenes on both sides of the road, Qi Tongwei exclaimed in surprise.

"Mr. Bao, this isn't the way to Night Tokyo, is it..."

Ah Bao gripped the steering wheel, a smug smile playing on his lips, and said softly.

"You're my friend, Ah Bao... If you don't arrange things properly, you'll embarrass me..."

Just relax and wait for your meal, okay...?

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei smiled and shook his head, saying nothing more.

At 8 p.m., Huanghe Road is at its busiest.

The silver Cadillac had just stopped at the entrance of Zhizhen Garden when it caused an instant commotion.

Everyone speculated about who had such influence that they could get Boss Bao to host a dinner at Zhizhen Garden.

As soon as the car door opened, a woman exuding charm came forward.

A woman is at the age when she is most charming; every gesture she makes exudes an indescribable allure.

With a smile on her face, she gently took Ah Bao's arm and spoke softly.

"The third floor is the 'Meeting Place' area, with a standard price of 5888... The main course is Australian lobster, is this arrangement acceptable?"

Abao nodded and turned to Qi Tongwei and the other man.

"This is Li Li, the proprietress of Zhizhen Garden... the newly crowned Golden Phoenix of Huanghe Road..."

Qi Tongwei smiled and nodded to Li Li, as if to say hello.

He glanced at the woman once and immediately decided in his mind that she was a beautiful snake.

Stepping into Zhizhen Garden, one is struck by its almost extravagant decor.

Zhong Xiaoai frowned slightly, and her grip on Qi Tongwei's hand tightened.

Qi Tongwei knew her worries, so he smiled and patted the back of her hand to reassure her.

As soon as the group sat down in the private room, the waiters filed in.

One after another, exquisite dishes were placed on the dining table, and the meal was served quickly.

Looking at the table full of colorful, fragrant, and delicious dishes, Zhong Xiaoai couldn't help but frown slightly.

She knew without even asking that this meal wouldn't be cheap.

Qi Tongwei and A Bao had no vested interests, so the group ate the meal in a very relaxed manner.

The two talked about Shanghai, Handong, Bianxi, stocks, foreign trade...

The topics ranged from local customs and traditions to international affairs; they talked about everything.

After a few rounds of drinks, Qi Tongwei asked with a smile.

"I heard you even invited Fei Xiang, that's quite a move... but I don't understand."

Your brand awareness has increased, and sales are great, so why are you still so busy?

Ah Bao took a sip of red wine, smiled mysteriously, and said softly.

"Don't you know? Some important figures are having a meeting in the city, and the winds of change might be blowing..."

For those of us in foreign trade, information is paramount... I've been gathering information these past few days..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei's heart stirred, and he instantly grasped the whole story.

No wonder the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources acted ahead of schedule; they must have already received advance notice...

Seeing Qi Tongwei holding his wine glass and remaining silent, A Bao smiled and continued to ask.

"Oh right, I just remembered, you haven't gotten rid of the Yu Garden in your possession yet, have you?"

Yu Garden is now being sold at exorbitant prices, and there are absolutely no more units available for sale on the market...

On the black market, the price has doubled, reaching six thousand yuan...

So, what do you think? Let's get rid of Yu Garden... I can connect you with buyers..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei immediately became interested and asked with a smile.

"You and your uncle sold it too early, didn't you? Don't you regret it now..."

Upon hearing this, A Bao chuckled and raised an eyebrow.

"If the east side is dark, the west side will be bright... If I don't sell Yu Garden, where will I get the money to start foreign trade..."

In business, there are always trade-offs... I can't really say I regret it...

After saying that, he paused slightly, glanced at Qi Tongwei, and continued speaking.

"However, I really didn't expect this guy to go this crazy..."

It cost 800 yuan in May, over 1,000 yuan in June, and over 2,000 yuan by the end of the year...

At first, there were still some sellers... but after the price broke 2,000, everyone stopped selling...

You can't even get six thousand yuan on the black market now, it's insane...

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei sighed and continued.

"What you hold in your hand is real money; what's sitting in the market is just tickets..."

If you don't cash it out, it's just a pile of worthless paper, completely useless...

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhong Xiaoai, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but frown and ask softly.

"You...you trade stocks? How come I didn't know that..."

Before Qi Tongwei could answer, A Bao spoke up with a smile.

"Oh dear, it's all my fault for being so talkative and revealing your little treasure trove..."

A joke made Zhong Xiaoai blush, and the two men exchanged a smile.

After laughing, Abao shook the wine glass in his hand and said softly.

"You don't know yet... your man is incredible now... he's definitely a millionaire..."

Zhong Xiaoai was greatly surprised to hear this. She frowned and pursed her lips, but did not respond.

Seeing that Zhong Xiaoai's expression was not very good, Qi Tongwei immediately smiled and spoke.

"Mr. Bao, please stop making fun of me... In my profession, having more money isn't necessarily a good thing..."

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei's words, A Bao immediately became interested.

He glanced at Qi Tongwei, smiled, and asked.

"By the way, you said on the phone last time... when we meet again, you should tell me what you do for a living..."

Now you should tell me, what kind of business do you run?

Qi Tongwei glanced at him and replied with a smile.

"Serving the people? What kind of job do you think I am..."

Upon hearing this, Abao immediately understood, blinked, and smiled as he changed the subject.

The meal lasted until 11 o'clock. Abao and Qi Tongwei chatted happily, and both host and guest enjoyed themselves.

Zhong Xiaoai, however, seemed rather silent, not saying much, and appeared preoccupied.

After the welcome banquet, Abao escorted the two back to the Peace Hotel.

The two returned to the room, and as soon as the door closed, Zhong Xiaoai immediately asked in a deep voice.

"Tongwei, tell me the truth...where did you get the money to invest in stocks?"

You said you had no business dealings with Abao, right...?

Seeing that she was asking seriously, Qi Tongwei took her hand and said softly.

Do you remember when you slipped me five thousand yuan?

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai frowned and nodded, staring intently at his face, but did not respond.

Seeing that she nodded, Qi Tongwei continued speaking.

"Including what I saved myself, I scraped together a total of 10,000 yuan... That's my initial capital..."

Qi Tongwei didn't hide anything and told the whole story of his stock trading.

He explained it in great detail, from Shenzhen Development Bank in Shenzhen to Yu Garden in Shanghai...

He even told us about the little incident where he caught a thief in Shenzhen.

After listening to Qi Tongwei's story, Zhong Xiaoai remained silent for a long time before asking softly.

"Your identity is sensitive... so much money, and it came from the stock market... won't that cause trouble?"

Recalling the relevant policies introduced in 1993, Qi Tongwei couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Zhong Xiaoai, as expected of someone from a privileged background, possesses a sensitivity far exceeding that of ordinary people.

He hesitated for a moment, then pinched Zhong Xiaoai's cheek and comforted her with a smile.

"Current policies only prohibit officials from engaging in business or running enterprises; this type of income is completely legal and compliant..."

He paused slightly, his voice becoming much more serious, and looked at Zhong Xiaoai as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, like I said... I won't make those kinds of silly mistakes..."