A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Chen Hai had originally intended to call Qi Tongwei "brother-in-law," but Zhong Xiaoai was sitting at the door. After joining the Qi family gang, Chen Hai no longer harbored any hatred towards Qi Tongwei, so he began to act rationally.

He recalled the woman at the door, Mrs. Zhong Xiaoai. Earlier, when he introduced himself as Qi Tongwei's brother-in-law, they assumed his surname was Zhong. However, upon learning he wasn't surnamed Zhong, their attitude completely changed, from smiling faces to them trying to drag him to the security office. And now, Zhong Xiaoai was sitting in the outer room of Qi Tongwei's office, seemingly doing something like live-streaming sales. All these signs suggested that Zhong Xiaoai was more likely Qi Tongwei's wife.

What is the relationship between my sister Chen Yang and Qi Tongwei? Back in school, my sister was Qi Tongwei's official girlfriend. Later, after Chen Yang argued with my grandfather, she broke off her relationship with him because she received Qi Tongwei's support. Wasn't Qi Tongwei always my sister Chen Yang's strong support?

Chapter 451 Just How Bad Was My Fate?

Chen Hai clearly remembered that the last time his sister found him scavenging for garbage, she took him back to her home. He did see Qi Tongwei at his sister's house then.

At that time, Chen Hai remembered clearly that there was indeed a very beautiful woman with Qi Tongwei, but she seemed to have some kind of speech impediment. Chen Hai had assumed that Qi Tongwei lived with his sister and that woman.

Now it seems, could Zhong Xiaoai also be a member of Qi Tongwei's family? Back in school, wasn't it Hou Liangping and Zhong Xiaoai who had a romantic entanglement, and Qi Tongwei, as their senior, went to help mediate? How come, while he was trying to persuade them, Zhong Xiaoai ended up appearing outside Qi Tongwei's office?

Chen Hai remembered that Hou Liangping had mentioned to him more than once that Qi Tongwei might be with Zhong Xiaoai. At the time, he didn't believe Hou Liangping at all and held Qi Tongwei, his senior, in high esteem. Could it be that he was mistaken, and Qi Tongwei had actually "snatched" Zhong Xiaoai from Hou Liangping?

I heard a long time ago, back when Zhong Xiaoai and I were still university classmates, that she had married someone else. Who was that person who married Zhong Xiaoai? Did Qi Tongwei snatch Zhong Xiaoai away from that person? Or was Qi Tongwei the one who married Zhong Xiaoai from the very beginning?

This is simply unbelievable. If Qi Tongwei was the one who married Zhong Xiaoai from the beginning, then was Hou Liangping's breakup due to Qi Tongwei's interference? What about his own sister, Chen Yang?

Qi Tongwei is capable and wants to find more partners to expand his "harem," which I can understand. However, isn't Qi Tongwei's "harem" supposed to be arranged in order of seniority? Why isn't my sister the "eldest" one? And why would my sister agree to Qi Tongwei creating a "harem," but not let me be the "empress"?

What exactly is the relationship between my sister Chen Yang and Qi Tongwei? And am I really Qi Tongwei's brother-in-law?

Qi Tongwei smiled at Chen Hai and then said.

"Chen Hai, I've already heard about your situation from your sister Chen Yang. Do you have any thoughts on the problems you're facing at work?"

When Chen Hai heard Qi Tongwei get straight to the point and ask him practical questions, he immediately perked up.

“Governor, I’ve been working at the Laoqiao Town Judicial Office for several years now, but I haven’t gotten any training there. Every day I just help people clean up and spend my time with two old colleagues in the office.”

At this point, Chen Hai paused for a moment before continuing.

"Moreover, every time I did work, they would point fingers and gossip, and they would report me to the leaders, saying that I didn't dare to do anything. Our leader was even more powerful; he believed everything they said. Before I came here, my sister Chen Yang called me. Guess what those people said? They said if I knew you and could get a job at the Laoqiao Town Judicial Office, they would let you fire them all, and they would thank you!"

Qi Tongwei understood perfectly what Chen Hai was talking about, because in the original drama, everything Chen Hai was recounting was something Qi Tongwei had personally experienced. Qi Tongwei had been treated the same way by the people in the township judicial office. They poured water from a thermos into his cup, and he just handed them a newspaper without even a thank you. These weren't some leaders, just some older colleagues in the township judicial office.

Listening to Chen Hai's account, Qi Tongwei was immediately reminded of the scenes he had experienced, and his temper flared up instantly.

"Chen Hai, list out exactly which township your judicial office belongs to, and which county and city it belongs to above. Also, list out who wants you to pass on a message to them, and who is preparing to go home and get fired. Send this information to me on your phone later, and I'll help them fulfill their dreams!"

Chen Hai seemed quite excited after hearing Qi Tongwei's words. He hadn't expected that he would actually have a chance to vent his anger. Chen Hai hadn't anticipated Qi Tongwei's strong support. Was Qi Tongwei really his brother-in-law? Qi Tongwei was treating him so well; was he really Qi Tongwei's brother-in-law?

"Governor, thank you so much for your trust in me... I was bullied every day in that judicial office, and the people who bullied me were even in the right, just because they were older comrades. They were older and seemed more trustworthy."

Qi Tongwei nodded.

“I know your situation. In fact, what you are experiencing is a common problem in many organizations and departments.”

At this point, Qi Tongwei leaned back in his chair and then smiled.

"But unfortunately, these problems have never been truly solved."

Then, Qi Tongwei looked at Chen Hai and continued to ask.

"Chen Hai, what are your thoughts on your job?"

Chen Hai took a deep breath. He knew that his chance to change his fate was coming, and he had to seize it, or his life would be completely ruined.

“Governor, I just want to find a place that is more challenging, offers more opportunities, and allows me to take on more responsibilities to work for two years.”

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei immediately understood what Chen Hai was talking about.

"You want a position with more opportunities, the chance to join a department, and some real power, right? 1.7"

Chen Hai was quite excited after hearing Qi Tongwei's words, because Qi Tongwei's points resonated with him deeply. If Qi Tongwei could help him find such a job, it would be very meaningful for him.

Chen Hai never dreamed that his life, which had been filled with hardship since dropping out of university, would come to this. He was very excited because he was eager to know which position he would get.

Just then, the phone on Qi Tongwei's desk suddenly rang. Chen Hai tensed up instantly. Qi Tongwei had just said he was going to arrange work for him, so why was he interrupted by a phone call?

Chen Hai sighed deeply inside. Just how bad was his fate?

Chapter 452 Let Comrade Dakang be the county magistrate of Jinshan County

Chen Hai had been worried that Qi Tongwei wouldn't be willing to help him, but now that Qi Tongwei was finally going to help, he was suddenly interrupted by a phone call.

If this phone call is about something urgent and Qi Tongwei is busy with other matters, then Qi Tongwei will definitely forget about the promotion and arrangements I made.

Qi Tongwei is now the governor of Handong Province. Chen Hai knows that he is very busy and sometimes he easily forgets the things he promised to others.

Chen Hai looked utterly desperate at Qi Tongwei's reaction.

Qi Tongwei glanced at the caller ID, then, without trying to hide it from Chen Hai, pressed the speakerphone button.

A voice came through the phone very quickly.

"Hello? Is this Tongwei?"

When Qi Tongwei saw the caller ID, he already knew whose number it was.

Qi Tongwei smiled and then said.

"Secretary Lichun, what made you decide to call me?"

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Chen Hai's eyes widened instantly.

Could this be a call from Zhao Lichun, the top official and Party Secretary of Handong Province?

Zhao Lichun sounded very polite on the phone.

"Tongwei, I have a cadre-related issue that I'd like to ask for your help with. Would you be able to help me with that?"

Chen Hai was stunned when he heard Zhao Lichun's words. What did that mean? Zhao Lichun, the Party Secretary of Handong Province, wanted to ask Qi Tongwei for help with cadre issues? Wasn't Zhao Lichun the top leader of Handong Province? Shouldn't cadre matters be under Zhao Lichun's jurisdiction? Why would he call Qi Tongwei to discuss cadre issues?

Qi Tongwei felt something was off after hearing this.

Zhao Lichun, that old fox, never makes demands of me. He always supports me and stands by me unconditionally, but never asks anything of me.

Qi Tongwei knew very well that Zhao Lichun's ultimate goal was to get into the ministry, not to be like some people who focused on immediate interests and frantically recommended cadres to him.

What's going on today? Why would Zhao Lichun want to discuss cadre issues with me? Has this old fox changed his ways?

"Secretary Zhao, is there any cadre you need me to arrange for you?"

Chen Hai's eyes widened as he listened. What did this mean? Did Zhao Lichun really call to ask Qi Tongwei to help him arrange cadres?

Did I hear that right? Isn't this putting the cart before the horse? Shouldn't it be Qi Tongwei asking Zhao Lichun for help in arranging cadres?

Could it be that Zhao Lichun has a relative who works in the Handong Provincial Government building and wants Qi Tongwei to help arrange something for him?

Yes! That must be it, because it's the most reasonable explanation Chen Hai could come up with.

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhao Lichun let out a hearty laugh on the phone.

"That's right, Tongwei. My secretary, Li Dakang, has been with me for many years. Could you consider giving him a chance?"

After hearing Zhao Lichun's words clearly, Chen Hai couldn't help but gasp.

Zhao Lichun's secretary wanted to arrange a position for him, but he actually came to Qi Tongwei for help?

Doesn't Zhao Lichun have the power to appoint and dismiss cadres in Handong Province? Why would Zhao Lichun call Qi Tongwei to discuss this matter?

Was it out of respect that they were asking for Qi Tongwei's opinion?

Qi Tongwei is the governor of Handong Province, the top official of the Handong Provincial Government, and the second-in-command of the entire Handong Province.

It is perfectly reasonable to discuss the appointment of cadres with Qi Tongwei beforehand; it is absolutely reasonable.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Hai heard Qi Tongwei say something.

"Secretary Lichun, I remember your secretary, Comrade Dakang, is now a deputy division chief, right?"

Zhao Lichun felt a little embarrassed when he heard this. Qi Tongwei already had Zhong Xiaoai, a secretary at the full-department level, when he was still a deputy provincial-level official. Zhao Lichun himself had been the top official in Handong Province for many years, serving as the provincial party secretary. Yet his secretary was only a deputy division-level official.

Of course, Zhao Lichun was well aware that his situation was different from Qi Tongwei's, and Li Dakang was even less comparable to Zhong Xiaoai.

"Yes, Tongwei, thank goodness you remember, Dakang is indeed a deputy division chief."

Chen Hai still couldn't quite understand their conversation. He wasn't sure if Zhao Lichun had already decided to assign his secretary to a certain place and was discussing it with Qi Tongwei beforehand out of respect.

Qi Tongwei still had a smile on his face after hearing Zhao Lichun's confirmation.

“Secretary Lichun, how about this? Jinshan County under Lüzhou City is currently short of a county head. I think we could send Dakang to Jinshan to fill the vacancy?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Hai exclaimed, "Really? Isn't this just Zhao Lichun coming to Qi Tongwei to be polite after he's already made his decision?"

Why is Qi Tongwei being asked to offer his opinions? That shouldn't be the case! This is against the rules. As the provincial governor and the second-in-command of Handong, Qi Tongwei should have waited for Zhao Lichun to state the personnel direction before offering his suggestions.

How could Qi Tongwei prejudicially express his own thoughts first?

To Chen Hai's surprise, Zhao Lichun's grateful voice soon came through the phone.

"Tongwei! Thank you so much! You even helped Dakang get a promotion. I'll thank you on Dakang's behalf, Tongwei!"

Chen Hai, sitting 633 opposite Qi Tongwei, was completely dumbfounded at that moment.

Zhao Lichun was just thanking Qi Tongwei? Thanking Qi Tongwei for helping his secretary Li Dakang get a promotion?

Does this mean that Zhao Lichun doesn't have the power to make these personnel arrangements?

Could it be that Handong Province has not only changed its governor, but also that the provincial party secretary, Zhao Lichun, is no longer in office? Is it just that it hasn't been announced to the public yet?

That must be it, that's right, and now it seems like there's only one explanation.

"It's alright, Secretary Lichun, I'll make the arrangements right away, and Dakang will be able to take up his post soon."

Chen Hai heard it clearly: Qi Tongwei was still calling Zhao Lichun "Secretary Lichun," even though Zhao Lichun should have already left Handong.

Even though Zhao Lichun has left Handong and is no longer the provincial party secretary of Handong.

The cadre issues in Handong Province shouldn't be under the jurisdiction of Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province, should they? This is not within the governor's authority at all.

After saying what he had just said, Qi Tongwei hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei smiled and looked at Chen Hai.

"It just so happens that Jinshan County, under the jurisdiction of Lüzhou City, is not only short of a county head, but also a deputy county head. Chen Hai, you should go directly to Jinshan County and serve as the deputy county head."

Chapter 453 My sister-in-law is really gorgeous!

Chen Hai listened to Qi Tongwei's words with a face full of shock.

The positions of county magistrate and deputy county magistrate under Luzhou City, Handong Province, were decided by Qi Tongwei so easily?

Chen Hai originally came to Qi Tongwei to arrange a job, because he believed that Qi Tongwei could help him.

But Chen Hai never imagined that the arrangement process would be so easy and pleasant.