A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

In the provincial party committee office compound of Handong Province.

Zhao Lichun, the Party Secretary of Handong Province, along with Liu Linzong, the Governor of Handong Province, and Qi Tongwei and other members of the leadership team, were lined up waiting for Minister Cheng of the Organization Department of Xia State to arrive.

While waiting, Zhao Lichun appeared somewhat nervous. He saw Qi Tongwei and Zhong Xiaoai holding hands, gazing at each other with mutual admiration.

Zhao Lichun took a deep breath, casually strolled over to Qi Tongwei's side, and asked in a low voice.

"Tongwei, do you know what arrangements have been made for you by the higher-ups this time?"

Pan Yue was standing to the side when he suddenly noticed that Zhao Lichun, as the provincial party secretary of Handong Province, should be standing at the front with Liu Linzong to welcome Minister Cheng.

How come I didn't notice in the blink of an eye that Zhao Lichun had run over to Qi Tongwei's side and was whispering to him?

Damn it, I am the top leader of Handong Province. Although I know you want to curry favor with Qi Tongwei, you can't just walk up to him in front of everyone, can you?

Isn't that too conspicuous? Shouldn't you pay more attention to your image?

Qi Tongwei heard Zhao Lichun's question and glanced at Zhong Xiaoai, who was still looking at him with a rapt expression.

Qi Tongwei knew very well that among the people present, apart from Zhong Xiaoai, no one knew about the personnel arrangements that would be made later.

Zhong Xiaoai wanted to maintain a sense of mystery, so she didn't tell me, and I don't know either.

"Secretary Lichun, I don't know. I'll just do whatever the higher-ups tell me to do and obey their orders!"

Qi Tongwei wasn't lying; Zhong Xiaoai had arranged everything for him, so it must have been the best arrangement.

All I have to do is wait to be passively forced into being a "soft rice bowl" by Zhong Xiaoai. There's no need to think about so many other things!

Instead of wasting your brain thinking about where to go, you should use your brain to figure out how to please your wife and make Zhong Xiaoai happy.

Zhao Lichun had a completely different feeling after hearing Qi Tongwei's words.

Zhao Lichun didn't believe that Qi Tongwei wouldn't know what he was going to do next, especially since Zhong Xiaoai, who was beside him, was Old Zhong's daughter.

Qi Tongwei's next step will definitely be arranged by Professor Zhong.

How could there be a situation where Qi Tongwei didn't know what he was supposed to do?

Zhao Lichun believes that Qi Tongwei said this because Qi Tongwei didn't want to say it.

As for why he didn't want to talk about it, Zhao Lichun believed that he must have guessed correctly yesterday that Qi Tongwei had been assigned to the National People's Congress or the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

If that's the case, what should I do?

Zhao Lichun believed that he and Qi Tongwei were masters of sparring, and there was no need to spell things out.

She asked Qi Tongwei if he knew where they were going, and Qi Tongwei replied that he didn't know.

It's already obvious; if Qi Tongwei's outcome were good, he would have told me long ago.

Thinking of this, Zhao Lichun turned to look at Liu Linzong.

The two most important provincial-level positions in Handong Province are the provincial party secretary and Liu Linzong, the governor.

It seems unlikely that Liu Linzong will be transferred, so there is no possibility that Qi Tongwei will be given an important position.

Thinking of this, Zhao Lichun felt a pang of regret. He had supported Qi Tongwei so much back then, but he never expected to end up like this.

I think I'm in big trouble this time, and I might even die here in Handong.

He was cautious and timid his whole life, always walking on thin ice.

Normally, if I sense even the slightest danger, I'll stay as far away as possible.

That one attitude backfired and ruined him.

Shortly after, three black minivans arrived at the scene, and Minister Cheng arrived with his familiar smile.

After shaking hands with Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong, he immediately greeted Qi Tongwei and Zhong Xiaoai warmly.

"Tongwei, the higher-ups made the right choice in selecting you! You've only been in this position for a few days, and you're already shining brightly!"

Qi Tongwei smiled after hearing Minister Cheng's words.

"Minister Cheng, I just want to do my best in my job. And I can do things well without the support and help of many comrades."

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhao Lichun immediately smiled and replied.

"Minister Cheng, our Comrade Tongwei is just like that, modest, but his abilities are evident to everyone in Handong Province!"

Zhao Lichun felt that since he had already sided with Qi Tongwei, it was too late to regret it now.

Minister Cheng has already arrived with the "imperial decree," so even if he were to dismiss me the next second, there's nothing I can do about it.

However, as long as he doesn't die, and if Qi Tongwei thinks good of him, he will still have a chance once the storm passes.

After all, her two daughters were with Qi Tongwei.

Besides, having already firmly stood on Qi Tongwei's side, what reason do I have to change my stance now?

Chapter 405 No secrets stay hidden forever

Zhao Lichun felt that since he had already taken the gamble, he might as well go all the way.

In that case, I will truly become a victim for the seven great families to vent their emotions.

As long as Qi Tongwei still remembers his kindness, he will still have a chance in the future.

Upon hearing Zhao Lichun's words, Minister Cheng smiled and looked at Zhao Lichun.

"Comrade Lichun, you are absolutely right. Within the entire Handong Province, Tongwei's abilities are definitely among the best!"

As Minister Cheng spoke, he pointed to Qi Tongwei beside him.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lichun realized that his choice was indeed correct; it seemed that Minister Cheng was indeed on Qi Tongwei's side.

That's the Minister of Organization of the Great Xia Kingdom, so he must be one of Elder Zhong's people.

It's easy to see from Minister Cheng's attitude that Elder Zhong is truly satisfied with his son-in-law.

While the group was exchanging pleasantries, the two cars behind them had already come to a stop.

Two people slowly got out of the two cars behind them.

Minister Cheng glanced at the two people behind him and quickly introduced them with a smile.

"These two are Jing Liang, the eldest son of Elder Jing, and Zhang Baoming, the deputy minister of the Emergency Management Department of Xia State."

After introducing the two men, Minister Cheng pointed to Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong.

"These two are Comrade Zhao Lichun, the Party Secretary of Handong Province, and Comrade Liu Linzong, the Governor of Handong Province."

Upon hearing Minister Cheng's introduction, Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong warmly shook hands with Jing Liang and Zhang Baoming respectively.

As Zhao Lichun shook hands with the two men, his heart was pounding with anxiety.

Damn it, Zheng Jindong finally got in, and now Jing Liang has come along too.

It is estimated that this will be no easy task, and the situation in Handong will not be peaceful again.

Minister Cheng could have simply given a brief introduction, firstly introducing the two people he brought with him, and secondly introducing Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong, the two most important figures in Handong Province.

But unexpectedly, after introducing Zhao Lichun and Liu Linzong, Minister Cheng pointed in the direction of Qi Tongwei and Zhong Xiaoai and said...

"These two are a model couple in our Xia Kingdom: Comrade Qi Tongwei, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong Province, and his wife and secretary, Comrade Zhong Xiaoai."

Upon hearing Minister Cheng's introduction, Zhao Lichun's expression did not look good.

It's not that Zhao Lichun felt Qi Tongwei and Zhong Xiaoai were overshadowing him.

Zhao Lichun didn't care about these things at all; he had long since given up on saving face in front of Qi Tongwei and Zhong Xiaoai.

In order to please Zhong Xiaoai, Zhao Lichun even took a bag over ten meters long to her wedding to help with the banquet. How could he care about being robbed of his main spot now?

His expression darkened because he hadn't expected Jing Liang and Qi Tongwei to clash so soon.

After Minister Cheng finished his introduction, Jing Liang approached Qi Tongwei with a big smile, extending his hand warmly with a particularly bright smile.

"Comrade Tongwei, we've met before! I even attended your wedding with Xiao Ai!"

Zhao Lichun was taken aback by Jing Liang's enthusiasm.

What's going on? Zhao Lichun saw that Jing Liang was holding Qi Tongwei's hand tightly, shaking it vigorously up and down as if Jing Liang admired Qi Tongwei and had a good relationship with him in the past.

Let alone Zhao Lichun, even Qi Tongwei himself was a little confused. What was wrong with Jing Liang? Did he forget to take his medicine before leaving home? Why was he being so enthusiastic towards him?

That shouldn't be the case; I'm not even that familiar with him.

There were so many people at the wedding that day, I really couldn't remember who was there.

Qi Tongwei might not remember who came that day, but he knew very well who didn't.

For example, Zheng Jindong didn't come that day, but Mr. Zheng and his wife did.

Even after Jing Liang reminded him, Qi Tongwei still couldn't recall whether he had met him before. However, judging from his enthusiasm, he must have.

"Young Master Jing, we'll be working together from now on. Please take care of me!"

Upon hearing this, Jing Liang smiled modestly and then patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder.

"How could that be! You've been in Handong for so long, I should be learning from you! It's you who's been looking after me!"

And so, amidst laughter and chatter, the group began to walk into the building.

Zhao Lichun was completely puzzled by the scene before him. What did this mean? Were Jing Liang and Qi Tongwei very familiar with each other?

Request flowers

Has the script been changed this time? Instead of Qi Tongwei's enemy, an ally of Qi Tongwei has arrived?

Jing Liang isn't a fool like Zheng Jindong. Although Jing Liang doesn't like Qi Tongwei as much as he seems to, he doesn't dislike Qi Tongwei either.

Jing Liang knew very well that Qi Tongwei was Zhong Lao's beloved son-in-law.

If the Zheng family could fall into Qi Tongwei's hands, why can't I and the entire Jing family?

Jing Liang understood perfectly well the example of the nail that sticks out gets hammered down. After the Zheng family fell, many people in the seven major families did indeed have grievances against Qi Tongwei.

But what does any of this have to do with me? If they have opinions, let them fight Qi Tongwei themselves. Don't expect me to do anything for them.

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Before I came here, my father, Mr. Jing, did talk to me a lot.

He hoped to secretly gather Qi Tongwei's fatal weaknesses so that he could find a way to wipe him out in one fell swoop.

However, Jing Liang felt that Qi Tongwei was Zhong Lao's son-in-law, and it was unlikely that he would be foolish enough to provoke a conflict with Qi Tongwei like Zheng Jindong did.