A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong had just turned around, ready to greet Zhong Xiaoai with smiles and say hi, when they saw the long line of people behind them.

Zhao Lichun couldn't help but twitch his lips twice. Qi Tongwei was truly audacious! So many people from Handong came to Ma Haitao's wedding today, and he actually brought so many of his family members along. He really wasn't afraid of trouble, truly unafraid of gossip!

Inside the wedding venue, Ma Haitao was growing increasingly anxious. If Qi Tongwei didn't arrive soon, he really would miss his wedding.

Secretary Qi has always been capricious; he'd cancel his wedding on a whim for his wife, Zhong Xiaoai, without caring who you were. Could it be that he's in a good mood today and decided to cancel his own wedding?

This is my own wedding, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, it's the only one I'll ever have in my life!

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How could Secretary Qi forget such a day?

The crowd was starting to get impatient. Wu Chongmei, director of the Financial Office of Handong Province, stared blankly at the door, wondering: What's going on? Why hasn't Secretary Qi arrived yet?

I've heard for a while that Ma Haitao married a foreign teacher. What was he thinking? Did he marry a foreign teacher's teaching experience instead of a wife?

Director Ma is truly someone who values ​​quality of life; he's extremely particular about it. Otherwise, how could he have married a foreign language teacher?

Could it be that Secretary Qi thinks Ma Haitao's behavior is a bit immoral or something, and that's why he's not coming?

..... ..... ....

Just as everyone was wondering if Qi Tongwei would attend Ma Haitao's wedding, the doors to the wedding hall suddenly opened.

Qi Tongwei walked in first, with Zhong Xiaoai in a black dress and a big smile on her face beside him.

As Qi Tongwei walked, he inadvertently glanced at Zhong Xiaoai, who was holding his arm.

Holy crap! Where did the plastic bag she was holding the whole way go?

Didn't we agree to pack things together? How did she suddenly transform into an elegant young lady?

Qi Tongwei glanced back out of the corner of his eye and saw Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong walking in with smiles on their faces, one carrying a bag the size of a soccer ball under his arm and the other carrying a bag the size of a basketball under his arm.

Zhao Ruilong, pulling his suitcase, followed closely behind Mrs. Zhao with his mother, both beaming with joy.

Everyone present was stunned. Zhang Yongxian looked at Wang Shenhao: "Isn't that Secretary Lichun?"

Wang Shenhao nodded: "Even Governor Liu is here?"

At this moment, those present recognized the visitors as Zhao Lichun, the provincial party secretary; Liu Linzong, the governor; and Qi Tongwei, the deputy provincial party secretary, who arrived in a large procession with their families.

Although no one knew what Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong were carrying under their arms, since these three had appeared together, they still had to show them at least some respect.

In an instant, all the guests present stood up.

Chapter 351 A Provincial Leadership Meeting for Two

Ma Haitao was very excited when he saw this, and quickly took two steps out to greet him. Qi Tongwei smiled and extended his hand to shake hands with Ma Haitao.

"Haitao, congratulations!"

Haitao immediately reached out his hand and responded with a smile.

"Secretary! It's so wonderful that you could come!"

Next, Zhao Lichun, carrying a soccer ball, came to Ma Haitao and smiled as he extended his right hand.

"Congratulations, Comrade Ma Haitao."

Ma Haitao was incredibly excited; Qi Tongwei had actually invited both the provincial party secretary and the governor to his wedding.

"Secretary Lichun, it is an honor for my wife and me to have you at my wedding!"

While Qi Tongwei and others were exchanging pleasantries with Ma Haitao, Pan Yue, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong Province, stood aside and looked at Qi Tongwei and his group, while simultaneously nudging Pu Hongjiu, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Handong Province, who was standing nearby. "557"

"Secretary Pu, why are Secretary Lichun and Governor Liu here too?"

Pu Hongjiu nodded and whispered to Pan Yue:

"I checked, and apart from He Dongfeng and Zheng Jindong, all the officials at or above the deputy director level in Handong Province are here today."

Pan Yue glanced at the impressive lineup on site and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"It seems that all the cadres in Handong are watching Tongwei's expression in different ways."

Pu Hongjiu smiled.

“Secretary Pan, your former protégé has changed dramatically and now dominates the entire Handong.”

Pan Yue's expression turned somewhat awkward upon hearing this.

"Secretary Pu, you must be joking. When did Qi Tongwei become my protégé? He's Elder Zhong's son-in-law! Don't get me into trouble!"

Pu Hongjiu knew, of course, that Pan Yue wouldn't dare to admit it. Although he had just made a joke, if Pan Yue admitted it, it would be the same as admitting that he had single-handedly promoted Qi Tongwei.

In the current situation in Handong, admitting such a thing would be of absolutely no benefit to oneself.

Pu Hongjiu looked at Liu Linzong and thought for a moment, as if he had discovered something.

"Secretary Pan, didn't we hear there's a provincial meeting today? Governor Liu Linzong is here. So who's hosting the provincial meeting there?"

Pan Yue's expression froze after hearing Pu Hongjiu's words.

Soon everyone was seated, and Qi Tongwei was no longer in the mood to pay attention to what was being said upstairs, because he noticed that his harem members, who had been all overjoyed, had somehow failed to bring in the plastic bags they had prepared.

At the scene, only Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong, along with Zhao's wife and Zhao Ruilong, brought their own bags.

Qi Tongwei glanced at Zhao Xiaohui, who was happily eating beside him.

"Xiao Hui, where's your bag?"

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhao Xiaohui said while eating:

"I didn't bring it. Just before we got off the bus, Sister Xiao Ai sent a message in the group saying that we didn't need to bring it, and that it would upset us so we shouldn't bring it."

After saying that, Zhao Xiaohui nodded and looked at Qi Tongwei with some regret.

"By the way, why are you unhappy?"

Qi Tongwei glanced to his left and saw Zhong Xiaoai on the stage, looking dignified and elegant.

Surprisingly, this little girl didn't cause any trouble at the last moment.

Knowing that I was afraid of being embarrassed, I didn't let each of them bring their bags in. This is also a way of thanking Zhong Xiaoai, my little princess.

However, the Liu Linzong and Zhao Lichun family across from him were in an awkward position. Were they really going to pack everything up in plastic bags and take it all away?

The focus of attention at the other tables had shifted from the bride and groom to Qi Tongwei, Zhao Lichun, and others at the two tables in the front and middle.

"No wonder they reserved two tables for Secretary Qi; it turns out they also invited Secretary Lichun and Governor Liu!"

"Yes! Now the team in Handong is united, and everyone is on Secretary Qi's side."

"We just don't know if Secretary Qi's Qi family faction is still recruiting. We also want to stand with Secretary Qi through thick and thin!"

"What are you saying? How could Secretary Qi possibly be in trouble?! We can only follow Secretary Qi and make progress together!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Following Secretary Qi means we can only progress together; there's no need for any unnecessary distractions!"

"Look, there are so many beautiful women sitting at those two tables. Are they all friends invited by Secretary Qi?"

"Shh! Don't talk nonsense, those are all Secretary Qi's family members!"

"Secretary Qi's family members? How come Secretary Qi has so many family members? Does Secretary Qi have so many sisters?"

"Don't ask anymore, brother. With your IQ, just listen to me, don't even think about joining the Qi family gang or anything like that. Advancement has nothing to do with you!"

"What do you mean? Are they cousins? Oh! I know, they're distant relatives of Secretary Qi!"

"Why do you have time to attend the wedding of Secretary Qi's confidant? Wouldn't it be better to go back to work and earn a salary? Taking leave will get you docked pay!"

In the provincial leadership meeting office of Handong Province, He Dongfeng and Zheng Jindong were staring at each other intently...

Zheng Jindong glanced impatiently at the person beside him, then frowned and asked:

Who are you? I've never seen you before.

The man smiled. "I'm from the Second Division of the Provincial Government Office."

Zheng Jindong took a deep breath, then asked impatiently:

"Where is everyone? I can't find anyone. It's so late, the meeting is way past its start time, why is no one here?"

The man kept his head down and remained silent.

Zheng Jindong found it strange; why couldn't they hear his question?

After arriving in Handong Province, Zheng Jindong encountered all sorts of strange people. Now, even a staff member from the provincial government office is showing him no respect.

In an instant, Zheng Jindong finally couldn't hold back anymore. 1.7

"Where is the director of your provincial government office?"

The man lowered his head, and after a long while, he finally managed to utter a sentence:

"Governor Zheng, our director isn't here today..."

Zheng Jindong glanced at his watch, his face filled with anger.

"It's 10 a.m., during working hours. Where could he be? If your director isn't here, where's the deputy director?"

The man lowered his head and fell silent again, not saying a word. Zheng Jindong had no idea what the kid was doing.

Looking at the person in front of him, He Dongfeng roughly understood. He smiled helplessly and said to Zheng Jindong:

"Governor Zheng, please stop asking. Their deputy director isn't here either. If I'm not mistaken, no leaders are present in their provincial government office today."

Chapter 352 Anticipating their surprised expressions

Zheng Jindong's expression didn't look good after hearing He Dongfeng's words.

He didn't like He Dongfeng to begin with, especially after the unpleasant meal they had together last time.

With no one else in the entire provincial department, Zheng Jindong instantly became unhappy.

"What does this mean? It's working hours now, and it's been eerily quiet here ever since I entered the building! What does this mean? Huh?"

He Dongfeng smiled slightly as he listened to Zheng Jindong complaining.

He was already used to Zheng Jindong's incompetent rage. Besides his incompetent rage, Zheng Jindong also loved to talk big with his eyes closed.

His biggest regret was that after arriving in Handong, he followed him without asking any questions.

Unexpectedly, when he wanted to rely on them, they looked down on him instead.

“Governor Zheng, it doesn’t mean anything. You and I have been isolated.”