A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Liang Qihong turned to look at Zhang Haiyong.

"Brother Zhang, what should we do? Should we go to Secretary Qi's office and apologize profusely?"

Zhang Haiyong tried to pick up the notebook in front of him with his own hands, but his hands were shaking so badly that he couldn't lift it at all, just like how he was so weak that he couldn't stand up.

"Brother Qihong, if you think apologies are effective with Secretary Qi, how did Zhang Xingkai leave? How did Sun Huashan leave?"

Liang Qihong's eyes widened, but his gaze was lifeless.

"What should we do then?"

Zhang Haiyong didn't want to say anything more at this point, and he shook his head.

And so, without waiting for Qi Tongwei, the two of them collapsed into the conference room.

Handong Province, Provincial Police Department.

After returning to his office, Zheng Gang recalled the phone call from his father-in-law, Mr. He, the previous afternoon.

With a smile, he picked up his phone and called back.

After two rings, the other party answered the phone.

This time, Zheng Gang spoke first.

"Dad, did I disturb your meeting?"

He Dongfeng knew that he was referring to a meeting about the latest appointment of Qi Tongwei, a traditional figure.

I called and humiliated this son-in-law yesterday, and he really did something else, immediately holding a grudge and calling me back.

"Zheng Gang, I saw it. Please congratulate your Governor Qi, no, now it should be Secretary Qi."

Zheng Gang smiled.

"It's the same. The governor's position is still held by our leaders, so it doesn't matter what they call him. I'm just not sure if I should also report in detail what you told me yesterday when I go to get the governor's message for you, Qi?"

He Dongfeng knew this was a blatant threat, but he had no choice because the threat was effective.

Seeing the documents today, I realized I had underestimated Qi Tongwei.

No matter how capable Zheng Jindong is, Qi Tongwei's abilities are not much less.

However, even if Qi Tongwei were Sun Wukong with seventy-two transformations, he still couldn't defeat Erlang Shen, who also had seventy-two transformations.

Because Erlang Shen's bloodline is purer, and Zheng Jindong is, after all, Old Master Zheng's biological son!

Chapter 254 Mom, I need to get ready to go to Handong!

Even so, He Dongfeng was aware that he was no match for Sun Wukong.

Now is not the time for He Dongfeng to stir up trouble. He needs to be patient and wait until Zheng Jindong arrives before figuring out a solution.

He Dongfeng believes that there are quite a few people in the entire Handong Province who are now expecting Zheng Jindong to make a surprise appearance.

When Zheng Jindong actually arrives in Handong, Qi Tongwei will definitely not have an easy time.

"Zheng Gang, I apologize for my remarks yesterday, and I am genuinely happy for Governor Qi's appointment today."

Zheng Gang smiled slightly after hearing his father-in-law's words.

“I think our governor is second to none. Even if Zheng Jindong, the trump card you have, comes, he won’t be able to make any difference.”

After saying that, Zheng Gang hung up the phone with a smile on his face.

After the call was hung up, He Dongfeng's face turned very ugly.

He Dongfeng did not agree with Zheng Gang's last sentence. He always believed that once Zheng Jindong came to Handong, it would be the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Kyoto, inside a mysterious neighborhood.

Zheng Jindong frowned as he looked at his mother beside him.

"Mom, is Dad just making excuses for me? Why does he never see me?"

Mrs. Zheng was reading the newspaper while wearing her reading glasses. After hearing her son's words, she looked up.

"Jin Dong, what exactly do you want from your father?"

Zheng Jindong smiled and stood up.

He could vaguely sense that it wasn't that his father was too busy, but rather that he didn't want to see him.

He's never home when I go home, and he refuses to go to his office, citing a meeting as the reason.

"I saw the news the other day that Qi Tongwei, the vice governor and deputy secretary, actually took away the most important personnel appointment and dismissal power in the province from the top leader of Handong Province. What does that mean? Mom, is there no rule anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Zheng's face turned very ugly.

Because her husband, Mr. Zheng, told her that everyone outside knew that Zheng Jindong went to Handong because he was jealous of Qi Tongwei.

Her husband told her that Zhong Lao had unintentionally warned him in a joking manner that Zheng Jindong should stay away from Zhong Xiaoai.

"Jin Dong, to whom are you referring to these rules? To Qi Tongwei? To Handong? To the Great Xia Kingdom? Or to Elder Zhong?"

These words immediately silenced Zheng Jindong.

He felt that his mother was making a mountain out of a molehill. How could Qi Tongwei possibly represent Handong, or Xia Guo? Let alone Zhong Lao?

Once I win over Zhong Xiaoai, Old Master Zhong will definitely be even more satisfied with me.

He himself was handsome and of noble birth; what was that Qi Tongwei anyway?

"Mom, I'm referring to Qi Tongwei's rules."

Madam Zheng was well aware of her son's thoughts; he felt that he was of noble birth and was a better match for Zhong Xiaoai.

However, this compatibility is not based on any data or on social status.

Did Professor Zhong like Qi Tongwei? No, he didn't.

Would he like his son? No, he wouldn't.

Old Zhong didn't like anyone else; the only person he liked was his daughter, Zhong Xiaoai.

Therefore, even if Qi Tongwei is ugly and useless, as long as Zhong Xiaoai likes him, Zhong Lao will fully support him.

Even if you're incredibly beautiful, if Zhong Xiaoai dislikes you, then Old Zhong will definitely find you repulsive.

"Qi Tongwei's rules? Son, I'll ask you one last time. Tell me the truth: did you go to Handong for Zhong Xiaoai?"

Zheng Jindong would certainly not admit it. If he did, his stubborn old man, his father, would definitely do everything in his power to stop him.

If she doesn't admit it, even if her father suspects it, he won't easily stop her.

Because Zheng Jindong understands his father's personality very well.

"Of course not, Mom. I really just want to go to Handong to learn more. Why don't you believe me?"

Madam Zheng knew that her son might have gone to Handong for Zhong Xiaoai, but it was too late to stop him now, because he was about to set off for Handong.

Although his own father opposed his son going to Handong, he had doted on his son since he was a child.

However, Mr. Zhong also doted on Zhong Xiaoai. She couldn't understand why her own father didn't stop his son directly and nip the danger in the bud.

Instead, he hid from his son and allowed him to go to Handong.

Could it be that her own husband also harbors resentment towards Mr. Zhong for breaking off the engagement?

He thought Qi Tongwei was a country bumpkin who had never seen the world, so he planned to have his son teach him a lesson.

Then let Professor Zhong see how outstanding his son is?

Doesn't this old man believe that Elder Zhong would fully support Qi Tongwei for Zhong Xiaoai's sake?

"Jin Dong, no matter what you do, I'll tell you one thing, and you should always keep it in mind."

When Zheng Jindong heard his mother say that, he smiled and asked.

"What is it, Mom? Please say it."

Mrs. Zheng also stood up from the sofa and looked at Zheng Jindong.

“Our Zheng family will never be able to defeat the Zhong family! You have been pampered in the Zheng family since you were born, but you must remember that not everyone in the Zheng family can afford to offend you! Don’t drag our whole family down with you because of your momentary impulse!”

Upon hearing Mrs. Zheng's words, Zheng Jindong was utterly speechless.

Zheng Jindong didn't understand what his mother was saying?

He was going to pursue Zhong Xiaoai and teach Qi Tongwei a lesson, so how could he have offended the Zhong family?

Qi Tongwei's surname is Qi, and Zhong Lao's surname is Zhong. They are completely different surnames. How can they be considered family?

"Mom, I'm about to leave for Handong. This is the last time I'll visit you before I leave. Don't you want to give me some meaningful advice?"

As Zheng Jindong spoke, he smiled and walked over to his mother's side.

He then very respectfully helped his mother sit down slowly.

After sitting down, Madam Zheng let out a long sigh of relief.

She knew that her son had never suffered a loss since he was a child, and he wouldn't turn back until he hit a wall.

However, Madam Zheng had also inquired about this Qi Tongwei, and he was a ruthless character, not someone to be trifled with.

This is like an ancient military camp, where the general's son is well-versed in military strategy from a young age.

The other one crawled out step by step from a pile of dead bodies.

Putting these two together, how could the general's son possibly have a chance of winning?

Chapter 255 A War That Shattered the Order of Handong

Madam Zheng knew very well that her son's so-called excellence was all just talk, while Qi Tongwei had worked his way up from the very bottom.

What Madam Zheng feared most was not anything else, but that her son would actually be killed by Qi Tongwei.

At that time, his own old man wouldn't dare to speak or say anything, and his son would sacrifice himself in vain.

Mrs. Zheng looked at Zheng Jindong, who was smiling and looking confident, standing to the side of her.

Madam Zheng knew very well that nothing she said would make a difference.

"I've said everything I need to say. The rest is up to you."

Zheng Jindong smiled.

"Mom, don't worry!"