A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhong Xiaoai's face flushed red.

"What?! Who wants to be a vice governor? She's your secretary! Humph!"

After saying that, Zhong Xiaoai continued practicing her calligraphy.

In fact, Qi Tongwei wanted Zhong Xiaoai to take up the position of vice governor of Handong Province, but unfortunately Zhong Xiaoai really didn't want to, so there was nothing he could do.

Therefore, Qi Tongwei should really consider how to cultivate his Qi family gang and the people in his team.

Based on the previous meeting of the leadership team, there should be quite a few cadres like He Dongfeng and Wang Shenhao among the vice governors of Handong Province.

It is indeed a very troublesome thing if it is always difficult to find a clean cadre to replace him.

Just then, Qi Tongwei suddenly heard a knock on the door.

Zhong Xiaoai pouted, looking somewhat unhappy.

"Does this mean I can no longer sit here and enjoy practicing calligraphy?"

Qi Tongwei smiled and stood up.

"You stay here and practice. I'll go out and check on you. You don't need to worry about me."

As he spoke, Qi Tongwei walked towards Zhong Xiaoai's office. He saw that Zhong Xiaoai's desk was becoming increasingly cluttered with all sorts of cosmetics.

Qi Tongwei smiled helplessly. This was his own little guy; what else could he do but spoil him?

Soon, Qi Tongwei arrived at the office door, opened it, and saw that it was his former secretary, Guan Hongyu.

Qi Tongwei smiled when he saw Guan Hongyu and pointed to the chair in front of Zhong Xiaoai's desk.

"Sit down, Hongyu!"

After speaking, Qi Tongwei sat down at his desk.

After sitting down, Guan Hongyu looked at Qi Tongwei's current office and said with some emotion.

"Governor, it's been so long since I cleaned your office. I really miss those days."

Qi Tongwei was instantly transported back to the past by Guan Hongyu's words. Back when Guan Hongyu was his secretary, the office was always very tidy.

There are people to open and lock the office door for you when you enter or leave; someone to help you carry your notebook and pen during meetings; if you need anything, just let the secretary know and you don't need to make a phone call; and you don't need to open the door yourself when someone comes to visit...

Although having Guan Hongyu by my side at that time did have many advantages, there are many things that I have that I have after Zhong Xiaoai came, which Guan Hongyu could not replace.

For example, my daily life is more fulfilling, and I feel better. These are things that only my wife, Zhong Xiaoai, can give me.

Thinking of this, Qi Tongwei looked at the office, which was now a bit messy, even though the provincial government office would send someone to help clean it every day.

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However, it was not as convenient as when I worked at the Handong Provincial Police Department, where Guan Hongyu's office was right next to mine, and he would come over with just a phone call if I needed anything.

“Things are different now, Hongyu. You’ve taken on a leadership role, especially since you’re about to start working at the Handong Provincial Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau. Once you get there, you’ll be the head of the bureau.”

Guan Hongyu smiled and nodded after hearing Qi Tongwei's words.

"Governor, actually I came to have a pre-appointment talk with our Vice Governor Zhang Baoming, who is in charge of this matter. I wanted to see if you have any further instructions for me!"

Qi Tongwei smiled.

"Wow, time flies! You're about to take up your new post. That's great! Ever since you started working as my secretary, I've seen that you're no ordinary guy. You have a strong drive and a strong commitment to justice. Over the years, from deputy director to the current director of the Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau, I've witnessed every step of your growth and am very happy about it. This is not just a promotion, but a testament to your ability and sense of responsibility."

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Qi Tongwei paused for a moment before continuing.

"Now, in this new position at the Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau, the challenges will be significant, but the opportunities are equally enormous. The energy sector in Handong is one of the lifelines of the Xia Kingdom's economy, and it is also a breeding ground for corruption. On your shoulders lies not only the responsibility of supervision, but also the heavy responsibility of upholding fairness and justice and protecting everyone's interests."

Guan Hongyu took out a pen and a notebook as he listened.

Seeing this, Qi Tongwei smiled and waved his hand.

"No need to remember! In short, I have the same confidence in you as I did when I promoted you to deputy director of the Handong Provincial Police Department. You must continue to carry forward the spirit of our Handong cadres who dare to take responsibility and act, and do a solid job in the Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau, so that those who want to take advantage of the situation have nowhere to hide. Remember, no matter where you go, never forget your original aspiration and do your job well."

Guan Hongyu was deeply moved by Qi Tongwei's words.

I was originally a retired armed police officer, and I never thought I would have such a day.

If I hadn't met Qi Tongwei back then, I might still be aimlessly drifting through life.

Chapter 485 Call Your Brother to See Me

Guan Hongyu felt that time had passed quickly; in the blink of an eye, he was about to become a department-level cadre.

Guan Hongyu understood deeply that Qi Tongwei had changed his fate.

“Governor, I am filled with gratitude at this moment. From the time you served as Vice Governor, I was fortunate enough to be your first secretary. Now, under your careful guidance, I have risen step by step from Deputy Director of the Police Department to Director of the Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau. Every step has been imbued with your trust and expectations. Your teachings are like a lighthouse illuminating my path forward, giving me more courage and determination when facing challenges.”

As Guan Hongyu spoke, his eyes welled up with tears, while Qi Tongwei smiled and looked at his wife, Zhong Xiaoai.

Qi Tongwei also thought about how he got to where he is today. Without his wife, Zhong Xiaoai, born in the 1960s, he would not have achieved what he has today.

Guan Hongyu sat upright, his expression filled with gratitude towards Qi Tongwei.

“I am deeply aware that without your promotion and care, I would not have achieved what I have today. You are not only my guide in my career, but also an important mentor on my life journey. I will keep your instructions in mind, stay true to my original aspiration, do my job well, and repay your kindness with practical actions. In my future work, I will go all out to ensure that the work of the Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau is solid and effective, and contribute my strength to the energy security and fairness of Handong Province.”

Looking at Guan Hongyu in front of him, Qi Tongwei suddenly realized that his small action in order to build his Qi Family Gang had indeed changed the fate of countless people. Of course, these people were not only Guan Hongyu, but also Jiang Guangming, Han Ming, Zheng Gang, and so on. If these people had not met him, just like the development in the original script, none of them would have achieved what they have today.

At this moment, Qi Tongwei could clearly see tears welling up in Guan Hongyu's eyes.

"Thank you again, Governor, for your trust, support and encouragement. I will meet new challenges with even greater enthusiasm and firm belief, and live up to your expectations."

Qi Tongwei smiled and waved his hand. In fact, in Qi Tongwei's heart, he had always been grateful to his wife, Zhong Xiaoai.

Although the system did give him this chance in this life, without Zhong Xiaoai, Guan Hongyu, Jiang Guangming, and others might have just been living ordinary lives in their original scripts, while he, without her, might have lost his life and embarked on a path of no return.

Thinking of this, Qi Tongwei suddenly looked at Guan Hongyu.

"By the way, Hongyu, how is your brother? I remember seeing him once during that case."

When Guan Hongyu heard Qi Tongwei mention his brother, he immediately recalled the opportunity that changed his fate: his brother had come to the provincial government to report to Qi Tongwei. Qi Tongwei had mentioned him in front of his brother, and it was this one sentence that led him, who was unemployed at the time, to become the director of the Handong Provincial Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau.

“Governor, my brother Guan Hongfeng is still the captain of the criminal investigation team of the Jinhai City Police Department.”

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei suddenly remembered a useful talent and smiled.

"Your brother has been in that section chief position for many years, hasn't he?"

Guan Hongyu nodded.

"Yes, Governor, my brother has indeed served as the captain of the criminal investigation team in Jinhai City for many years."

That's right. When Qi Tongwei went to the provincial department as deputy director, Guan Hongfeng was already the captain of the criminal investigation team of the Jin Hai City Police Bureau. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye; he himself has become the governor of Handong Province, while Guan Hongfeng is still the captain of the criminal investigation team in that city bureau…

Thinking of this, Qi Tongwei smiled and pointed at Guan Hongyu.

“Hongyu, this is what I need to say to you. You’re always by my side, constantly improving yourself, but why haven’t you told me about your brother? Has he become addicted to his position as captain of the city’s criminal investigation team? Doesn’t he want to be promoted anymore?”

Guan Hongyu smiled somewhat embarrassedly after hearing Qi Tongwei's words.

"Governor, no, it's just that I've been quite busy with work these past two years and haven't seen my brother much."

In fact, Guan Hongyu wasn't lying. When he was Qi Tongwei's secretary, his phone was basically on 24/7... As the vice governor of Handong Province in charge of police affairs, Qi Tongwei frequently needed to contact him, and at that time, Guan Hongyu often slept less than three hours a day. Later, when Guan Hongyu became the vice director of the Handong Provincial Police Department, although he had the opportunity to promote his brother, the power to appoint and dismiss officials was in Qi Tongwei's hands. As Qi Tongwei's former secretary, Guan Hongyu didn't want him to think he had ulterior motives towards the governor, so he kept quiet.

In fact, Guan Hongyu felt that since he was working alongside Qi Tongwei, he hadn't given much thought to his own and his brother's issues. If he were misunderstood, it would be bad.

My older brother, Guan Hongfeng, seems to have had a rough few years. Back when Governor Qi was still Director Qi, he had summoned my brother. At that time, everyone in the Jinhai City branch assumed my brother was one of Governor Qi's men. Not only was he summoned by name, but his younger brother, me, was also arranged to work in the provincial department. However, as the years went by, the leaders of the Jinhai City Bureau noticed that my brother wasn't getting promoted, and gradually, everyone's attitude towards him changed.

Fortunately, he had been working alongside Governor Qi for the past two years and later became the deputy director of the Police Department of Handong Province, so his brother, 1.7, was not too ostracized by others.

Qi Tongwei felt it was time to find a way to re-employ a new batch of people, as he clearly felt that he didn't have enough people under his command.

"Hongyu, just do your job well at the Provincial Coal Mine Safety Supervision Bureau!"

At this point, Qi Tongwei paused slightly before continuing.

"By the way, have your brother Guan Hongfeng come to see me sometime. I'll make the arrangements for him!"

Guan Hongyu was somewhat excited upon hearing Qi Tongwei's words. He hadn't expected that Qi Tongwei would still remember his older brother, Guan Hongfeng.

"Governor, thank you so much. You have given us brothers a second life."

Qi Tongwei smiled and waved his hand.

"Hongyu, you're one of my men, no need for such formalities!"

Chapter 486 Dad! I'm going back to Handong!

Guan Hongyu was deeply moved as he listened to Qi Tongwei's words.

Qi Tongwei smiled.

"Alright, that's enough for today."

Guan Hongyu was Qi Tongwei's old secretary. When he heard Qi Tongwei's words, he knew that Qi Tongwei was about to see the guest out, so he immediately stood up.

"Governor, I'll be going now."

Qi Tongwei looked at Guan Hongyu and nodded with a smile.

After Guan Hongyu left, Qi Tongwei got up and went into the inner room, where Zhong Xiaoai was still copying her speech.

Qi Tongwei came to Zhong Xiaoai's side and saw that she had already copied quite a bit.

"Today, we stand on this vibrant and dynamic land of Handong Province, facing a daunting and urgent task: to resolutely win this tough battle against corruption. As the governor of Handong Province, I am deeply aware of the heavy responsibility we bear, and I am also deeply aware of the profound harm that corruption has caused to this land and its people."

Handong Province is our shared home. It boasts a long history and rich culture, hardworking and intelligent people, and abundant natural resources. We cannot allow corruption, this malignant tumor, to destroy our home, to tarnish our reputation, or to hinder our progress.

Qi Tongwei looked at Zhong Xiaoai, who was writing carefully, stroke by stroke.

"Xiao Ai, this isn't the same one as before, is it?"

Zhong Xiaoai looked at Qi Tongwei and nodded.

"Yes! That's what you said at another meeting!"

As she spoke, Zhong Xiaoai's expression became very serious.

"It's clearly the same thing, but I don't know how you're so amazing, you can always come up with different words every time!"

Hearing Zhong Xiaoai's words, Qi Tongwei couldn't help but twitch his lips twice, because he didn't know whether Zhong Xiaoai was praising him or not.

"You've been writing for a while now, take a break if you're tired."

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhong Xiaoai shook her head, then, as if she had thought of something, she suddenly looked at Qi Tongwei beside her.

"Tongwei, if I really went to do another job, and you got a normal secretary like Guan Hongyu, would you be better off and not have to be so tired every day?"