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

When Hou Liangping asked about their wedding date, Qi Tongwei glanced at Zhong Xiaoai and answered with a smile.

"I met Xiao Ai's parents during the National Day holiday."

Once Xiao Ai has a job, we plan to get our marriage certificate first.

We'll hold the wedding ceremony when I'm transferred back to Jingzhou.

Otherwise, we'd have to hold three more wedding banquets, which is too much trouble..."

Zhong Xiaoai blushed and revealed a happy smile, but didn't say anything.

After saying that, he looked at Liang Lu, who was becoming more and more mature, and asked.

"When are you two getting married?"

I heard you two are living together now, is it going to happen soon?

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping took out a gold-embossed invitation from his bag and replied with a smile.

"Hey, I'm different from you. I got ahead of the curve and was certified to work."

"Here, these are our wedding invitations. We brought them especially for you, so please don't be late..."

Qi Tongwei's eyelids twitched. He took the invitation and started joking with a smile.

"Sigh, one red fine ticket, and I've worked for nothing for half a year."

Liangping, how about we even it out and neither of us gives a gift...?

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping rolled his eyes at him and immediately rejected his idea.

"That won't do, you have to give as much as you want. I won't agree if you don't give enough."

Qi Tongwei casually handed the invitation to Zhong Xiaoai, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the two of them, and sincerely congratulated them.

"Then I wish you both a happy marriage and a baby soon."

I'm really looking forward to your wedding...

After Qi Tongwei finished speaking, Hou Liangping chuckled and clinked glasses with him.

A hint of panic flashed across Liang Lu's face, and even the hand holding the cup trembled involuntarily.

After finishing a trendy Western meal, the four parted ways at the restaurant entrance.

Seeing Qi Tongwei open the door of a red Xiali car, Hou Liangping asked in surprise.

"Tongwei, you've struck it rich! Did you buy this car?"

Qi Tongwei grinned, pulled Zhong Xiaoai into his arms, and answered with a smile.

"Where would I get the money? This is Xiao Ai's dowry."

"I'm just a kept man now; Xiao Ai controls all the finances at home..."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai pinched his waist and muttered something while blushing.

"He's the county party secretary now, and he still speaks without restraint, saying whatever comes to mind..."

Seeing Zhong Xiaoai get into the passenger seat, Qi Tongwei looked at the two of them and asked with a smile.

"Together? I'll take you back?"

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping waved his hand and declined with a smile.

"No need, the driver will be here soon, you can go now..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei did not insist. He waved to the two of them and drove away.

As Hou Liangping watched the brand-new Xiali car disappear into the night, he felt a pang of sorrow.

The smile on his face vanished quickly, and he frowned and muttered something under his breath.

"This car must cost close to 100,000 yuan, where did he get the money to buy it..."

Liang Lu didn't respond, her gaze fixed on the direction where Xia Li had disappeared, her expression somewhat complicated.

The next morning at nine o'clock, as soon as Qi Tongwei entered the county party committee office building, Mao Qiang came to greet him.

He spoke as he accompanied Qi Tongwei toward the office.

"Secretary Qi, Director Zeng Yong of the County Transportation Bureau is waiting for you."

I'm reporting to you about the Xishui Highway project.

Qi Tongwei had worked on two roads in Bianxi, so he was very familiar with the road construction business.

The western part of the country was economically underdeveloped and had weak infrastructure, so he personally took charge of road construction.

Handong has a developed economy and abundant funds and equipment, so Qi Tongwei did not want to do things personally.

After a moment's thought, he gave the instructions to Mao Qiang.

"Invite County Magistrate Dayong over here to discuss the road construction together."

The three of them sat down in the office, and Qi Tongwei didn't waste any time, speaking directly to Zeng Yong.

"Director Zeng, what is the current situation of the Xishui Highway?"

"What difficulties are you facing? Please explain them first."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Yong glanced at Qi Tongwei and immediately spoke up.

"Secretary Qi, County Head Yang, the road construction plan has been finalized, but problems have arisen."

According to the design institute's plan, the amount of land to be acquired is too large, involving three townships along the route.

At this rate, land acquisition is unlikely to be completed by the end of the year, and construction will be further delayed...

I'd like to ask if we should modify the plan appropriately?

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei shook his head and directly rejected the idea.

"The plan for the Xishui Highway has been approved by the Standing Committee and cannot be changed arbitrarily."

It's normal to encounter difficulties at work; the key is how to solve them, not always trying to find ways to avoid them.

Road construction is a major undertaking that benefits the country and its people, and the local people along the route have no reason not to support it.

"We can have the top leaders of each township personally visit and discuss the matter..."

Seeing Zeng Yong's troubled expression and silence, Qi Tongwei sighed inwardly and continued to ask.

"Director Zeng, this road construction involves three townships. Which villages' land will be requisitioned?"

Which of these villages is the most difficult to deal with? Have you spoken with their village committee?

Qi Tongwei immediately launched into three questions, which made Zeng Yong panic and sweat instantly break out on his forehead.

He is the director of the transportation bureau, and by convention, he only liaises with the township level.

He was naturally completely unaware of the situation at the village level.

Seeing Zeng Yong's embarrassed expression, Qi Tongwei didn't delve into it further and continued earnestly.

"Director Zeng, land acquisition is a very difficult task, and it's a headache for anyone who does it. I understand that."

Don't laugh at me, but when the land was being acquired for the reservoir construction, I even knelt down to the fruit farmers...

We are grassroots cadres, we come from the masses, and we must integrate ourselves into the masses.

Our people can tell right from wrong; we should communicate more.

I believe you can accomplish this difficult task...

After saying that, he turned to look at Yang Dayong and continued to assign tasks.

"County Chief Dayong, you should also keep an eye on this matter."

A special meeting was convened with the top party and government leaders of the three townships to suppress the land requisition issue.

The task was assigned to the town level, then passed down through the levels, with responsibility assigned to specific individuals and deadlines set.

After assigning the specific tasks, Qi Tongwei took a drag of his cigarette and remarked with emotion.

"Xishui County ranks second in the city in terms of economy, but its roads are the worst in the entire Jingzhou."

"It's our dereliction of duty to make ordinary people take this kind of path..."

Yang Dayong didn't respond, but gave Qi Tongwei a deep look, secretly sighing in his heart.

"Qi Tongwei is very capable when it comes to specific tasks."

It seems the rumors are true; he really did rise up from the borderlands...

As the three were chatting, the phone on Qi Tongwei's desk suddenly rang.

As soon as Qi Tongwei picked up the phone, Zhao Donglai's voice came through the receiver.

His voice wasn't loud, but he spoke very quickly, and you could tell it was urgent.

"Secretary Qi, the police officers who were stationed there just sent a message."

Fang Mingyi led a group of people, carrying banners, to petition the city government.

"I'll sue you for shutting down the mine on a whim, taking away people's livelihoods..."

Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Qi Tongwei immediately asked in a deep voice.

"How many people are there? Where are they now?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Donglai immediately replied.

"About twenty people, in two small trucks, just out of Fangshan Township..."

I've already sent people to chase after them.

After a moment's thought, Qi Tongwei immediately gave the order.

"In urgent situations, we must act expediently and stop the person first."

You personally lead the team to set up a checkpoint at the county border. I'll be there right away.

It would be best if we could persuade them to come back, but if we can't, we shouldn't let them leave.

I'll emphasize again, you absolutely must keep the situation under control...

Qi Tongwei hurriedly walked out of the county party committee office building and happened to run into Jin Yue, who was coming down from the mine.

Jin Yue greeted him, but Qi Tongwei, anxious, only gave a perfunctory reply before quickly leaving.

Seeing Qi Tongwei's serious expression, Jin Yue immediately noticed something was wrong.

She turned around, grabbed Mao Qiang behind Qi Tongwei, and asked urgently.

"Director Mao, what happened in the county? What's wrong with Secretary Qi?"

Mao Qiang glanced at Qi Tongwei and answered softly.

"Some people at the mine are opposing the technological upgrades and are going to petition the city government..."

After saying that, he broke free from Jin Yue's hand and quickly chased after Qi Tongwei.

Seeing this, Jin Yue also stepped forward and followed.

Her intuition told her she had to follow; this was going to be another big news story...