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

While Qi Tongwei was being interviewed, Fang Zhengyao was also chatting with Fang Mingli.

He handed the old man a cup of hot tea, frowned, and began to complain.

"Grandpa, you're just being nosy."

"If Fang Mingyi is willing to be the one to stick his neck out, then let him make a scene."

"Qi Tongwei is embarrassed, which suits our purposes perfectly."

Fang Mingli took the teacup, patted the sofa next to him, and gestured for his grandson to sit down and talk.

Seeing Fang Zhengyao sit down, Fang Mingli sneered and spoke in a low voice.

"Your father's future is uncertain, and Liang Qunfeng is acting like a coward again..."

"Although the Fang family is powerful in Xishui, they cannot control everything."

As the saying goes, a bachelor doesn't fight against power; now is not the time for a fight to the death.

"By doing this, I may seem to be helping Qi Tongwei out of a predicament, but I am also putting pressure on him."

"If he really pushes you to the brink, the old man is capable of fighting to the death."

Fang Zhengyao blinked and muttered something under his breath.

"I don't understand, why make it so complicated?"

"Just dig a hole, bury some soil, and that's it..."

Fang Mingli took his grandson's hand, sighed deeply, and patiently taught him.

"Businessmen value integrity, officials value their reputation, and even thieves value loyalty."

"No matter what you do, you should follow the rules."

"Qi Tongwei is an official, but no matter how powerful the Fang family is, we are still ordinary citizens."

"Since ancient times, the common people have never fought against officials; if they cause too much trouble, there is only one outcome..."

He paused slightly, took a sip of hot tea, and continued.

"As the saying goes, water has no constant form and people have no constant shape; you must learn to be flexible."

"Don't always think about fighting and killing..."

"Qi Tongwei wants stability in his region, while the Fang family wants prosperity for their clan."

"Since there is no direct conflict, wouldn't it be better to leave each other some dignity?"

We should engage in intellectual debate, not physical confrontation. Physical confrontation will only result in mutual destruction in the end...

Fang Zhengyao was too lazy to listen to the old man's lecture, so he made up an excuse and escaped from the Fang residence.

Watching his grandson's departing figure, Fang Mingli sighed and muttered to himself.

"This temperament still needs to be worked on."

"How can you uphold the Fang family's banner like this..."

The interview with Jin Yue ended close to lunchtime.

Seeing that it was getting late, Qi Tongwei suggested that he treat Jin Yue to lunch.

Upon hearing this, Jin Yue immediately started joking with him.

"Secretary Qi, are you trying to bribe me? Do you want me to be your writer?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei immediately laughed and replied, half-jokingly.

"It's an honor for me to be able to recruit a writer of Jin Da's caliber."

"Take whatever conditions you have, I'll sell everything I own to meet them."

Jin Yue glanced at Qi Tongwei and continued.

"Then it depends on your sincerity."

After a moment's thought, Qi Tongwei picked up the phone and dialed a number, saying...

We both stayed at the county government guesthouse.

I'll ask the guesthouse to make arrangements for me to have lunch there.

The two arrived at the county government guesthouse, where Yanzi had already arranged a private room.

Upon entering the private room and seeing the table laden with local delicacies, Jin Yue immediately smiled and said...

"Secretary Qi has really gone all out; it seems he genuinely wants to bribe me."

Upon hearing this, Yanzi immediately seized the opportunity to help Qi Tongwei lift the sedan chair.

"Reporter Jin, you're absolutely right."

"Secretary Qi has been in Xishui for so long, and this is the first time he has treated someone to a meal."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei feigned displeasure, glared at Yanzi, and said in a deep voice.

"You're so talkative, get back to work."

The swallow stuck out its tongue, turned around, and left.

Seeing Yanzi leave, Qi Tongwei looked at Jin Yue and spoke sincerely.

"Your and reporter Wang's reports are very objective."

It played a positive guiding role in the reform of Xishui.

I've always wanted to express my gratitude properly.

"The last meal was a gesture of gratitude from the county party committee and government; this meal is on my behalf, representing myself..."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yue gave Qi Tongwei a meaningful look and asked softly.

"Secretary Qi, other counties and cities are afraid of reporters, afraid of being exposed."

"You, on the contrary, not only didn't avoid the reporters, but also rushed to express your gratitude..."

Aren't you afraid that the report will cause negative public opinion and damage the image of the Xishui government?

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei put down his chopsticks and said seriously.

"I once heard a saying: truth is the life of news, and facts are the origin of news."

"I believe that as long as the reports are based on objective facts and are free from subjective speculation,..."

Readers and ordinary people will have their own correct understanding.

As the saying goes, spring is when a hundred flowers bloom, and I can't possibly silence all the gossip...

"As for negative public opinion, I certainly don't want it either."

"But I also believe in the saying, 'If you don't squeeze a sore, it won't break; if you don't squeeze a pus, it won't flow.'"

To solve a problem, you must first identify it, confront it, and expose it...

After listening to Qi Tongwei's words, Jin Yue frowned and remained silent for a long time, without saying anything more.

For the rest of the time, neither of them mentioned work again, focusing instead on the food at Xishui.

Jin Yue, however, became somewhat silent, occasionally drifting off into thought, as if she had grasped something...

That evening, as soon as Qi Tongwei entered the lobby of the guesthouse, Zhao Donglai came to greet him.

Seeing that Zhao Donglai wasn't wearing a police uniform, Qi Tongwei immediately made a guess.

Zhao Donglai had a secret to discuss and, fearing being watched, deliberately didn't wear his police uniform.

Before Zhao Donglai could speak, Qi Tongwei nodded to him and said in a deep voice.

"Let's talk inside."

As soon as I entered the room, Yanzi brought in a pot of hot tea.

Seeing that there were people in the room, she put down the teapot and left without saying a word.

After Yanzi left, Qi Tongwei handed Zhao Donglai a cigarette and asked in a deep voice.

"Just tell me what's going on."

Zhao Donglai took the cigarette, frowned, and said in a deep voice.

"Secretary Qi, through recent operations, I've discovered that the Xishui Public Security Bureau is utterly corrupt."

"The public security force is like the phosphate mine in Xishui, riddled with holes."

"The public security system is an important law enforcement unit of the county government."

If the police force is completely corrupt, then subsequent work will be impossible to carry out.

"We must purge the ranks; we must use drastic measures."

Qi Tongwei faced a problem that was very similar to that of Zhao Donglai.

Zhao Donglai faces a predicament within the county public security bureau, while Qi Tongwei faces the entire Xishui County.

He glanced at Zhao Donglai, took a deep drag on his cigarette, and remarked with emotion.

"You make a good point; the situation is indeed very serious..."

"In Xishui County, I don't even know who I can trust besides you."

"No one is available, and there are no generals to command; this is indeed a major problem..."

After saying that, he paused for a moment, then continued.

"To be honest, I also encountered a similar problem when I was in Bianxi."

"Back then, I could transfer cadres from other counties and districts, but I can't do that now."

Seeing the hidden meaning in his words, Zhao Donglai didn't dare to respond easily. Instead, he changed the subject and continued.

"Secretary Qi, during the gun seizure operation, Liu Fugui from Fangshan Township was found to be drunk while on duty."

"During the arrest of Fang Zhengli, he deliberately took a detour to buy Fang Zhengli time..."

"I suggest that this person be removed from the police force as a warning to others."

Qi Tongwei nodded and continued.

"This Liu Fugui must be dealt with seriously. I agree with your opinion."

"We also need to find out who tipped off Fang Zhenghui as soon as possible."

"This person is crucial; they probably have a lot of dirty secrets about them..."

While Qi Tongwei and Zhao Donglai were discussing how to purge the Xishui Public Security team.

In Jingzhou, inside a luxuriously decorated villa, Zhao Ruilong was reclining on a large sofa.

He frowned, his eyes were slightly closed, his expression was somewhat distorted, a mixture of pain and anticipation.

Suddenly, he let out a low growl from his throat, and his expression relaxed.

Three seconds later, he let out a long breath, pinched the woman's chin, and said with a lewd grin.

"You have to admit it, your technique is amazing, your tongue can bloom..."

The woman's face flushed with desire. She pursed her red lips, gave him a seductive glance, and then didn't respond.

Under the warm yellow light, half of the woman's face was reflected, and it turned out to be Su Yourong.