A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Not long after, He Dongfeng heard someone talking.

"Governor Qi, he's not breathing!"

Then, He Dongfeng never heard any other sounds again, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally slowly calmed down and became peaceful.

Qi Tongwei's expression was not good when he saw someone lying down on the ground.

Upon seeing this, Sha Ruijin's men immediately carried He Dongfeng out.

Qi Tongwei looked at everyone present with a cold expression and said something in a chilling tone.

"If only I had known then what I know now, I wouldn't have done it in the first place."

At this point, Qi Tongwei looked at the wide-eyed people in the audience and continued.

"Comrade He Dongfeng doesn't need to follow Zheng Jindong to do anything. What he's done in Handong Province is enough to put him down! And what about you? What have you done all these years working in Handong Province? You already have a mountain of debt to pay off, and you still want to go and cause trouble with others?"

At this point, Qi Tongwei slammed his hand heavily on the table in front of him, the loud bang sending a chill down everyone's spine.

It's estimated that after this meeting, many people will go to the hospital to have their hearts checked.

Chapter 431 Why do both Secretary Zhong and Old Master Zhong have the surname Zhong?

Qi Tongwei's words just now made it very clear that everyone has their own agenda, and if things are investigated seriously, everyone might end up in trouble.

Qi Tongwei's decision to turn a blind eye was already an act of tolerance towards everyone.

Instead of showing gratitude, people actually joined forces with people like Zheng Jindong to deal with him, which meant they were leaving him no way out.

Zhang Baoming was completely bewildered because he didn't understand what was going on. It was clearly Qi Tongwei who wanted to arrest him, so why did he scare He Dongfeng to death?

Isn't He Dongfeng Qi Tongwei's number one die-hard fan? Why was he scared to death?

Qi Tongwei looked at Zhang Baoming, who was still in a daze, and asked:

"Comrade Baoming, what were you about to say?"

Zhang Baoming was so frightened that he lost his voice and started babbling incoherently, trying to subconsciously say something like "June 17th" to explain.

Zhang Baoming has regained some of his senses because he realizes that the person they might be arresting isn't him.

Zhang Baoming took a deep breath and then said:

"Governor Qi, I just realized that your appointment and removal plan for the cadres under my supervision is very insightful! I will reflect on it carefully when I get back and will definitely analyze my mistakes thoroughly. I will submit a profound self-criticism report to you before the end of tomorrow's workday!"

At this point, Zhang Baoming immediately put on a smile:

"Governor Qi, I haven't been in Handong for long, and there are many areas where I fall short. I hope you will offer me guidance and criticism! I want to correct my mistakes and improve!"

Zhang Baoming's words left everyone else present somewhat dumbfounded; he was truly a talent!

He was just about to challenge Qi Tongwei, but as soon as he saw things were going wrong, he immediately changed his attitude and became a fanboy? The speed of this change is too fast. Everyone was so scared that their hearts were barely beating. Your speed of change is even faster than the speed of everyone's heartbeat.

Qi Tongwei didn't react much to Zhang Baoming's words, but said expressionlessly:

"Since there's nothing else, let's adjourn the meeting."

In this way, Qi Tongwei successfully used the opportunity of his first meeting of the provincial government leadership team to make a warning to a cadre and get him to behave himself.

After the meeting, as is customary, Qi Tongwei originally intended to be the first to leave.

He saw that Zhong Xiaoai was still there holding the documents, but he couldn't see her face; she must still be studying diligently.

But we can't disturb my wife's studies. It's rare to see our young lady, Zhong Xiaoai, with such enthusiasm for learning.

After everyone had left, Qi Tongwei noticed that Zhong Xiaoai's posture remained unchanged.

Qi Tongwei frowned immediately. "Don't be ridiculous," he thought. "Is the First Daughter of the Great Xia Kingdom really that studious? Or is she studying documents from the provincial government meeting?"

With this question in mind, Qi Tongwei approached Zhong Xiaoai and snatched the document from her hand.

Good heavens, Zhong Xiaoai was lying face down on the table, her eyes closed, with little snot bubbles hanging from her nose, rising and falling with her breathing.

With drool still hanging from the corner of his mouth and a big smile on his face, what wonderful dream was he having?

Qi Tongwei took a deep breath. No matter what Zhong Xiaoai was dreaming about, one thing was certain: it had absolutely nothing to do with the document in her hand.

I was just in a meeting there, which shocked Zhang Baoming and scared He Dongfeng to death. Plus, I transferred a cadre. As a result, this young lady Zhong Xiaoai knows nothing and is just dreaming.

Thinking of this, Qi Tongwei was just about to wake Zhong Xiaoai up and go back to the office together.

However, for some reason, just as he was about to put his hand on Zhong Xiaoai's shoulder and shake her awake, he stopped.

For some reason, in just a moment, Qi Tongwei felt reluctant to part with it.

Qi Tongwei looked at Zhong Xiaoai, who was fast asleep, shook his head and smiled helplessly. He then put the documents in his hand aside and picked Zhong Xiaoai up in his arms.

Zhong Xiaoai was like a sleeping baby. She subconsciously leaned her head against Qi Tongwei's chest. Qi Tongwei smiled and picked up Zhong Xiaoai, carrying her out of the conference room and towards his office.

At this moment, some of the vice governors of Handong Province who had just attended the meeting had not gone far. Qi Tongwei was seen carrying his sleeping wife, looking very happy as he came out of the meeting room.

It was hard for anyone to reconcile the image of this warm-hearted man currently embracing his wife with that of Governor Qi, who had just nearly terrified everyone and caused He Dongfeng to faint from just two sentences...

Zhang Baoming looked at Qi Tongwei, who was holding Zhong Xiaoai, and felt a little curious:

"Why is Governor Qi so unabashed? Why is he walking so openly in the hallway with his female secretary in his arms, and with such a happy smile on his face?"

Zhang Yongxian, the vice governor of Handong Province in charge of education, curled his lip in disapproval:

"Why should other men hide from you when they're hugging their wives?"

Zhang Baoming's eyes widened in shock. He only knew that Qi Tongwei was the only provincial-level leader in the entire Handong Province, and even the entire Xia Kingdom, to have a secretary of the opposite sex. But he really didn't know that Qi Tongwei's female secretary was actually his wife.

Zhang Baoming still looked puzzled:

"Doesn't our Xia Kingdom have regulations that prohibit relatives from working within one's jurisdiction? Why does Governor Qi not only have a secretary of the opposite sex, but also his wife?"

Upon hearing Zhang Baoming's words, Sun Jian, the vice governor in charge of medical affairs in Handong Province, curled his lip in disapproval.

"Don't try to explain your reasoning to us. Take the documents and go to Kyoto to talk to Professor Zhong!"

After saying this, Sun Jian patted Zhang Baoming on the shoulder and left.

Zhang Baoming looked completely puzzled.

"Go talk to Professor Zhong about this? Why should we talk to Professor Zhong about this?"

　1.7 After thinking for a long time, Zhang Baoming suddenly seemed to realize something:

"Old Zhong's surname is Zhong, and Secretary Zhong's surname is also Zhong, could it be..."

Seeing Zhang Baoming's reaction, Yun Jing'an, the vice governor in charge of urban construction in Handong Province, looked disgusted.

"Aren't you from the capital? This is common knowledge throughout the entire Xia Kingdom, and you're treating it like a riddle?"

At this moment, Wang Shenhao, the vice governor in charge of the economy of Handong Province, suddenly burst into laughter:

"Are you just loafing around in Kyoto? Just how loafing are you? You don't even recognize Old Master Zhong's son-in-law?"

As he spoke, Wang Shenhao glanced at Qi Tongwei's retreating figure:

"Is it because our Governor Qi has done too few heroic deeds that those of you who aren't in Handong haven't witnessed them yet?"

Chapter 432 Take your sister back

After saying this, Wang Shenhao smiled and left.

The other vice governors of Handong Province present also looked at Zhang Baoming as if he were a fool, and then they all laughed and left.

For a moment, Zhang Baoming stood alone in the hallway outside the conference room.

What?! No wonder Qi Tongwei was so assertive; he's actually Elder Zhong's son-in-law?!

Was he just trying to get appointed as a cadre by using Zhong Lao's son-in-law as a pretext? No wonder He Dongfeng was scared to death just now...

Thinking of this, Zhang Baoming subconsciously touched his head.

It's still here, that's great!

On the other side of the provincial government building in Handong Province.

Qi Tongwei happily carried his wife, Zhong Xiaoai, to the office door, only to find someone standing there. That person was none other than Jing Liang, the newly appointed Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong Province.

Upon seeing Qi Tongwei, Jing Liang immediately walked over with a smile on his face.

"Governor Qi?"

Qi Tongwei glanced at his wife and gestured for Jing Liang to remain silent.

Jing Liang immediately understood. Not only did he cooperate with Qi Tongwei by not making a sound, but he also took the key from Qi Tongwei and opened the office door for him.

After entering the office, Qi Tongwei placed his wife, Zhong Xiaoai, on the sofa in the inner room, then found some clothes to cover his daughter. Afterward, he went to Zhong Xiaoai's secretary's room outside and closed the door.

Qi Tongwei smiled when he saw Jing Liang.

"Secretary Jing, what brings you here?"

When Jing Liang heard Qi Tongwei ask him that question, he looked a little embarrassed.

Actually, Jingliang didn't want to come today, but he had a reason why he had to come.

"Governor Qi, I've come to report to you on my sister's situation."

After saying this, Jing Liang carefully watched Qi Tongwei's expression, afraid that Qi Tongwei would suddenly turn hostile and stop him from continuing.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei smiled, sat down on the sofa in Zhong Xiaoai's office, and patted the sofa next to him.

"Sit down! Secretary Jing, please sit down and let's talk!"

Jing Liang thought that Qi Tongwei would not give him a chance to speak, but to his surprise, Qi Tongwei smiled and asked him to sit down and talk. For a moment, Jing Liang was at a loss.

Qi Tongwei smiled when he saw Jing Liang sit down.

"What is it? Speak."

Qi Tongwei was always very polite to Jing Liang, and had never shown any aggression towards him since the first day he arrived in Handong.

Jing Liang is a member of the Jing family. Although Qi Tongwei knew that Elder Zhong intended to eliminate the seven major families, or at least some of them, he was still aware of this.

However, this does not mean that Qi Tongwei is going to war with the entire seven major families and incur countless hatreds.

He locked up Jing Tian to help Yang Mi vent his anger, not to attack the Jing family.

Moreover, and most importantly, Zhong Xiaoai had already reminded herself that if Jing Tian's matter was not handled properly, the Jing family would definitely not let it go.

If things really come to a standstill, it won't affect me, but Yang Mi will still be in the industry.

As one of the seven major families, the Jing family wields absolute control over the cultural and propaganda sectors in the Xia Kingdom.