A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Liang Qihong felt a little awkward seeing Han Ming's coldness.

Zhang Haiyong took a deep breath, put on a smiling face, and looked at Han Ming nervously.

"Brother Han Ming, Secretary Qi is back?"

Upon hearing Zhang Haiyong's words, Han Ming slightly raised his head and caught a glimpse of Zhang Haiyong, whose face was crinkled with laughter.

Han Ming noticed that Zhang Haiyong's smile seemed a bit awkward, much stiffer than when he had spoken ill of Qi Tongwei here a couple of days ago.

Han Ming noticed that Zhang Haiyong had just addressed him as Secretary Qi. That's quite a change!

Previously, people thought that Zheng Jindong's arrival in Handong would bring about a change in the situation, but later, the cadres in Handong realized that Zheng Jindong's strength in Handong was no match for Qi Tongwei.

Therefore, there is now a saying that refers to the migration wave of officials in Handong.

Those who were supposedly attacked by Qi Tongwei, and those whom Qi Tongwei looked down upon.

These people are all using various methods and their own special skills to try to get in touch with Zheng Jindong and be transferred out of Handong.

Zheng Jindong is, after all, the eldest son of the Zheng family in Kyoto. Many people thought there was no hope for him in Handong, but this young master could at least try to find someone higher up to move everyone out.

Han Ming found these people's ideas ridiculous and completely unrealistic.

Because Zheng Jindong came to Handong Province to retaliate against Qi Tongwei, the person he wanted to support must be someone within Handong who could help him in his revenge against Qi Tongwei.

Zheng Jindong didn't come to Handong to do charity work, nor did he come to relieve suffering. Why would he offer these people in Handong the opportunity to move out?

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong, standing in front of Han Ming, were people preparing to join the ranks of immigrants. They were hoping to have the opportunity to climb up the social ladder by associating with Zheng Jindong, leave Handong, and have a better start.

This is simply wishful thinking. The fate of these two people is in Handong, in Qi Tongwei's hands. To dream of escaping this circle to make a living is an extremely foolish act.

"Whether Secretary Qi comes or not, he doesn't report to me about it."

After saying this, Han Ming lowered his head again and looked at the documents in his hand.

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong were both embarrassed for a moment, and the two looked at each other.

The two knew that the space left for them to survive in the provincial government of Handong Province was becoming increasingly limited.

Now, the provincial department is basically full of Qi Tongwei's confidants, because their previous comments supporting Zheng Jindong offended most of the people in the provincial department.

Just as the two of them were starting to panic, and even broke out in a cold sweat, Zheng Gang walked in with Guan Hongyu, chatting and laughing.

After the two entered, Guan Hongyu casually closed the conference room door.

Seeing this, Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong felt much more at ease. They exchanged another glance, as if to say, "We're safe today. Qi Tongwei won't be coming back."

After Zheng Gang and Guan Hongyu were seated, Zheng Gang looked at Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong, and then said with a smile.

"Everyone's here. Let's have a meeting today. This morning, we just received instructions from Secretary Qi to have me announce an urgent personnel appointment and removal decision on his behalf."

After hearing Zheng Gang's words, Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong were relieved.

This personnel appointment and removal decision is probably about the deputy director-level candidate who was never announced before. It turns out it was about this.

Looking at Zhang Haiyong, Liang Qihong felt incredibly lucky; he had truly escaped another disaster.

Actually, a long time has passed since the two of them last spoke ill of Qi Tongwei.

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong began to suspect that they were being too suspicious, and that Qi Tongwei had no idea what they had said in the meeting room.

Or perhaps, their words didn't have such serious consequences, and Qi Tongwei's current focus should be on Zheng Jindong.

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong believed that Qi Tongwei had been extremely busy with this matter for a long time.

Just because Qi Tongwei isn't coming to work doesn't mean he's actually on vacation. He might just be under a lot of psychological pressure and is taking a break.

Zhang Haiyong thought about it and realized that it made sense. Qi Tongwei hadn't even resolved his own troubles yet, so how could he be in the mood to cause trouble for him and Liang Qihong?

At this moment, Liang Qihong's face and expression softened considerably, and he gradually regained his confidence.

Qi Tongwei may seem powerful, but that was before Zheng Jindong arrived. After Zheng Jindong arrives, Qi Tongwei may not dare to do anything.

Qi Tongwei kept so many cars at his workplace and even kept his wife in the office.

Aren't these all leverage over Qi Tongwei? He probably doesn't dare to do anything because he's afraid that I and Zhang Haiyong will report him.

Zheng Gang glanced at the documents in his hand, smiled slightly, and then said.

"Based on a comprehensive consideration of the circumstances, it has been decided to remove Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong from their posts as deputy directors of the Police Department of Handong Province."

Upon hearing this, Han Ming and Guan Hongyu remained calm, as if they had known this would be the outcome.

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong unconsciously opened their mouths wide, as if they had been electrocuted.

Zheng Gang didn't look up, but continued reading the document.

"Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong have demonstrated a highly unsuitable attitude since they began working in the provincial department, with their abilities severely mismatched with their positions. After careful consideration, it has been decided to transfer Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong to the Handong Provincial Administration of Work Safety, where they will no longer hold any leadership positions. The specific departments they will be assigned to will be determined by the Handong Provincial Administration of Work Safety based on its own circumstances."

As soon as Zheng Gang finished speaking, Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong instantly lost all their strength.

The two of them felt that the chairs they were sitting on were particularly slippery, as if they would slip off at the slightest carelessness.

They both felt as if there was a black hole under the table, and their bones became weak and limp, as if they were constantly moving under the table.

Chapter 278 Why won't you let me go to the office for a drink of water?

Zheng Gang smiled as he watched Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong gradually slump down, showing signs of muscle weakness.

"I've already delivered the document. That's all for today. Meeting adjourned!"

After saying this, Zheng Gang stood up and looked at Guan Hongyu beside him, asking a question.

"Is the food at that place you just mentioned fresh? I'm getting older, and I get an immediate adverse reaction to eating anything that's not fresh."

Guan Hongyu smiled after hearing Zheng Gang's words.

"Director Zheng, I know how to enjoy life. You don't need to use your brain when I choose a place, just go without thinking!"

Upon hearing what the two were talking about, Han Ming stepped forward and asked with a smile.

"What are you talking about? What good news are you keeping from me?"

At this moment, Zheng Gang looked over at Han Ming and patted Han Ming on the shoulder.

"Han Ming, you look a bit like my son."

The actor who played Zheng Gang's son in the original series "Rock Solid" is the same person who played Han Ming in "Article 20"—both are played by Lei Jiayin.

Han Ming gave an awkward laugh after hearing Zheng Gang's words.

"I was just asking around to find out what good food there was, but in the end you ended up taking advantage of me!"

At this moment, Guan Hongyu, who was standing to the side, spoke after looking at Han Ming for a long time.

"You know what, Han Ming, he really does look a lot like him!"

Han Ming smiled and shook his head.

"What do you mean, 'look like'? Of all people to look like, I look like Director Zheng's son. Is that even fair?"

And so, Zheng Gang, Guan Hongyu, and Han Ming left the conference room chatting and laughing.

Whether Guan Hongyu did it intentionally or unintentionally, he slammed the meeting room door shut the moment the three of them left.

The moment the conference room door slammed shut, a loud "bang" suddenly echoed throughout the room.

Upon hearing this sound, Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong could no longer hold back and fell directly under the conference room table.

It was already difficult for the two of them to contact Zheng Jindong. The former deputy director-general seemed to have a lower position than the deputy governor of the province. They were not on the same level.

Now that neither of them has any positions, how could they possibly have the opportunity to contact Zheng Jindong?

Zheng Jindong is from Beijing and is the son of Mr. Zheng. I heard that he is not a person who respects scholars and is quite arrogant on the contrary.

Even if they made contact, Zheng Jindong might not have the ability to reinstate the two men to their deputy director-level positions in another province.

Moreover, everyone in the Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau knows that its top official, Lü Jingmin, is Qi Tongwei's confidant. If the two of them went there and were to be arranged by Lü Jingmin, what's the point of arranging anything? They'd be doomed!

The two men slumped under the conference room table, looking like they had drunk too much and ended up under the table.

The two people had blank stares, not looking up at the stars, but staring at the back of the conference room table, feeling utterly hopeless.

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong had to admit that Qi Tongwei was truly ruthless.

The two men wanted to seek opportunities by relying on Zheng Jindong, so Qi Tongwei assigned them to the unit under Zheng Jindong's supervision.

However, Zheng Jindong has no say in personnel matters within this organization.

They would never have the chance to meet or get to know Zheng Jindong.

It's like a mouse trying to climb onto a lampstand to steal lamp oil, and Qi Tongwei simply picks up the mouse, puts it on the lamp, and sends it away on fire.

It makes you watch helplessly as you are trapped in the place you've always admired, and you're powerless to do anything about it.

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong knew their lives were over. They had worked their entire lives, and because of one wrong judgment and one sentence, all their hard work had been for nothing.

It's the kind of mentality that if you can't figure something out even after a lifetime of work, then you might as well quit.

Inside the interrogation room of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Provincial Procuratorate in Handong Province.

Sun Huashan looked at Lu Yike in front of him with a surprised expression.

"Young man, I'm here to report Qi Tongwei. Have you made a mistake? Why are you handcuffing me here?"

Lu Yike smiled as she looked at Sun Huashan, who had a panicked expression.

"There's no mistake. How could our anti-corruption bureau make a mistake?"

Sun Huashan's eyes widened as he looked around.

That shouldn't be the case. Didn't Zheng Jindong say that he had already discussed it with Sha Ruijin?

Does this new girl, Xiao Lu, not know the situation?

"Young comrade, I am here with your bureau chief Sha Ruijin. We had an appointment. I am here to report a problem, which is about Qi Tongwei accepting a mother and daughter to hitch a ride on his car."

Lu Yike nodded.

"That's right, there's no mistake. It was Director Sha who asked you to sit here and wait for him."

After speaking, Lu Yike held the recording in front of her and finally confirmed it with Sun Huashan.

"Is this the evidence you mentioned?"

Sun Huashan looked at the little thing in Lu Yike's hand and nodded.

“That’s right, this contains the detailed conversation between me and Qi Tongwei. It’s clearly recorded here that I gave Qi Tongwei a mother and daughter couple named Chang Hong and Sun Duoduo in a car. And Qi Tongwei gladly accepted it!”