Nominal: Hou Liangping blocking the door? He was slapped away!

Mountain and Water Manor on the outskirts of Jingzhou.

The atmosphere here is completely different from the somber atmosphere of the Bright District.

In the warm fireplace, oak wood burned, making a soft crackling sound.

Qi Tongwei lay half-reclined on the sofa, holding a glass of expensive Burgundy red wine in his hand, swirling it gently.

The wine clung to the glass in beautiful arcs.

Gao Xiaoqin, dressed in a silk bathrobe, lay on her side beside him, her slender white fingers holding a grape, slowly peeling off the skin, and feeding it to Qi Tongwei's lips.

"Hey Viagra, try this. It was just air-freighted from overseas."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a seductive quality that could melt a man's bones.

Qi Tongwei opened his mouth and took it in, enjoying this moment of tranquility and luxury.

Just then, his personal phone, which was on the coffee table, suddenly vibrated.

The buzzing sound broke the ambiguous atmosphere in the room.

Qi Tongwei's brow twitched involuntarily, and he picked up his phone with some displeasure.

When he saw the number on the screen that had no notes but was etched into his very being, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

He suddenly sat up straight on the sofa, his movements so swift that they startled Gao Xiaoqin, who was sitting next to him.

"Shhh."

Qi Tongwei gestured for Gao Xiaoqin to be quiet, and the languid and carefree expression on his face vanished without a trace.

He stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, took a deep breath, and then, with an almost reverent gesture, swiped to answer the call.

"Secretary Zhao, hello, I am Qi Tongwei from the Provincial Public Security Department."

His voice was low and full of humility and respect, a stark contrast to the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau who had just been enjoying the services of beautiful women.

On the other end of the phone came Zhao Lichun's gentle voice, without a trace of the airs of a provincial party secretary.

"Tongwei, it's so late, I hope I haven't disturbed your rest?"

"No, no! You can give me instructions at any time!"

Qi Tongwei's back bent unconsciously, even though the person on the other end of the phone couldn't see it.

"Hehe, don't be so nervous."

Zhao Lichun chuckled twice, his words carrying the care of an elder for a younger generation.

"How's work lately? There's a lot going on at the Public Security Bureau, so take care of yourself. You're going to be a pillar of our Handong political and legal system in the future."

Qi Tongwei's heart was pounding.

The pillars of the future.

These six words, spoken by Zhao Lichun, carried such weight that it made him feel breathless.

"Thank you for your concern, Secretary! I will certainly do my utmost and live up to your expectations!"

"Yes, I believe you."

Zhao Lichun's tone was very calm, and then, as if chatting casually, he casually mentioned it.

"By the way, there's been a little trouble in the Bright District, have you heard?"

Qi Tongwei's heart skipped a beat.

He knew that the real issue was about to be addressed.

"I've heard about it, but I don't know the specifics yet."

His answer was perfectly tactful.

"This isn't a minor incident, Tongwei."

Zhao Lichun's tone turned serious.

"Comrade Shen Zhong from the Provincial Military Region led his troops to storm the Guangming District Public Security Bureau and shot and killed one of our police officers on the spot."

"This is trampling on the rule of law in Handong! This is declaring war on our entire political and legal system!"

Zhao Lichun's voice wasn't loud, but every word struck Qi Tongwei's heart like a heavy hammer.

"Shen Zhong dares to act recklessly in Jingzhou City because he has military connections. Does he have any respect for Party discipline and national laws? Does he have any respect for our Provincial Party Committee?"

Qi Tongwei's fingers gripped the phone so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

He didn't interrupt; he knew Zhao Lichun had more to say.

"The police officer who was beaten to death was called Lao Ma. He was a veteran criminal investigator with a wife and children at home."

"What did he do wrong? He was just trying to uphold the law enforcement procedures of the public security authorities, and he died so inexplicably."

"Tongwei, my heart is aching."

Qi Tongwei's breathing became rapid.

He understood the subtext in Zhao Lichun's words.

This is to make him stand up.

"Currently, Cheng Du, the director of the Guangming branch, is still being held by Shen Zhong at the branch, and his life is in danger at any time."

"Li Dakang also went there, but as the municipal party secretary, it was inconvenient for him to directly clash with the military."

"This matter must be resolved by our own political and legal system."

Zhao Lichun paused for a moment, seemingly giving Qi Tongwei time to think.

Then, he threw out the bait that Qi Tongwei couldn't refuse.

"Tongwei, I know you are capable, decisive, and responsible."

"If you can handle this matter well, fully explain the extent of the problem, and uphold the dignity of our public security system."

Zhao Lichun lowered his voice even further, yet it possessed a deadly magic.

"I will personally discuss the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau with the Organization Department."

"I'm nominating you for the provincial leadership reshuffle next year, to join the Standing Committee and serve as Vice Governor."

boom!

Vice Governor!

These three words exploded in Qi Tongwei's mind like a thunderbolt.

He froze completely, forgetting even to breathe.

What he had longed for, what he was willing to give anything for, was laid bare before him.

As long as he accepts this task.

As long as he goes to the Bright District, he can get the person out of the clutches of that killing god Shen Zhong.

He can rise to the top in one step!

That way you can completely get rid of those gossips behind your back saying that you got to your position through nepotism!

Then you can truly win by half a move against fate!

"Secretary Zhao..."

Qi Tongwei's throat was dry, and his voice was trembling.

"I...I..."

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Zhao Lichun's tone remained calm.

"No problem!"

Qi Tongwei suddenly straightened his back and shouted with all his might into the phone.

"Please rest assured, Secretary!"

"I firmly uphold the rule of law in Handong! I will never allow anyone or any force to act with impunity on our territory!"

"I'll go right away!"

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Lichun's satisfied laughter came through.

"Okay, okay, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

"Go ahead and do it. I'll take the pressure from above for you."

The phone hangs up.

Qi Tongwei remained standing, motionless, like a statue.

Gao Xiaoqin walked over from the sofa and gently hugged him from behind.

"Tongwei, what happened?"

Qi Tongwei did not answer.

He slowly turned around, picked up the glass of cold red wine on the table, and drank it all in one gulp.

The icy liquid slid down his throat, igniting a surge of passion within him.

"Xiaoqin".

He looked at the woman before him, his eyes burning with the flames of ambition.

"My chance has come."

Seeing his expression, Gao Xiaoqin vaguely guessed what was going on, but didn't ask any more questions.

Qi Tongwei strode into the bedroom.

A few minutes later, when he came out again, he had changed into a smart police superintendent's uniform.

He stood in front of the full-length mirror, carefully adjusting his tie and top button.

The person in the mirror has eyes as sharp as a newly drawn sword.

He knew that his opponent this time was Shen Zhong.

That outsider who forced Zhao Lichun into a series of defeats at the Standing Committee meeting.

That madman who dared to order a shooting and killing right inside the police station.

It's a big gamble.

If we win, the future is bright.

If you lose, you will be doomed.

But for that position, for Qi Tongwei's future, he had to gamble!

He picked up his work phone from the table and dialed the internal hotline.

"I am Qi Tongwei!"

His voice was cold and resolute.

"Order! Provincial Public Security Department Special Police Corps, Anti-Terrorism Assault Team, all combat personnel, fully armed, assemble immediately!"