A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

You've all heard of this person; he was Qi Tongwei's classmate when he studied in the Department of Political Science and Law at Handong University.

Once everyone understood this relationship, they had no objections and simply applauded!

After the applause ended, Qi Tongwei smiled slightly.

Comrades, I have always emphasized that the appointment of our cadres must adhere to the principle of fluidity between the grassroots and higher levels of government. This is not only to maintain the vitality of our ranks, but also to ensure that our decisions are more grounded in reality and more in line with actual conditions. Just now, we passed a resolution to transfer Comrade Feng Liang from the grassroots police system to an important position in the higher levels of government. This is our recognition of the capabilities of grassroots cadres and our expectation for them to play a greater role on a broader stage in the future.

Now, I would like to announce two new appointment decisions. These appointments adhere to our consistent principle of cadre appointment, namely, transferring from government agencies to local positions. Comrade Ma Haitao, former Deputy Director of the Police Department of Handong Province, and Comrade Shen Dali, both demonstrated outstanding leadership and profound professional skills in their work within government agencies. In order to further strengthen local work and promote local economic and social development, after careful consideration, I have decided:

Comrade Ma Haitao will be transferred to Lüzhou City to serve as mayor;

Comrade Shen Dali was transferred to Jinghai City to take over as mayor.

The arrival of these two comrades will undoubtedly inject new momentum into the development of Lüzhou City and Jinghai City. I hope that leaders at all levels in the local area will fully cooperate to ensure a smooth and orderly handover, and jointly promote the prosperity and development of all cities and prefectures in Handong Province. This is the decision of the provincial government, and it is also everyone's responsibility.

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, those present immediately began to applaud enthusiastically.

At times like this, anything other than clapping is superfluous.

However, everyone knew that Qi Tongwei had already used the Qi family gang to their fullest extent.

While everyone was applauding, Qi Tongwei glanced at Zhong Xiaoai again.

Zhong Xiaoai looked at Qi Tongwei, and smiled slightly the instant their eyes met.

Qi Tongwei seemed happy to see Zhong Xiaoai, a smile on his lips, before turning his gaze back to the documents in his hands.

Comrades, I am about to announce a series of important decisions regarding the appointment of deputy heads of various departments in Hantong Province. These adjustments are based on a thorough consideration of current work needs and a comprehensive evaluation of your long-term performance.

First, Comrade Ding Yao, the former Director of the Personnel Department of the Handong Provincial Department of Justice, has been promoted to Deputy Director of the Handong Provincial Department of Justice, in view of her outstanding work ability and good public support, to fill the vacancy left by Comrade Liu Changyong's transfer.

Secondly, we also made a series of personnel adjustments within the police system. Comrade Luo Bixin, former head of the Criminal Investigation Corps of Handong Province; Comrade Zhao Xiaohui, former director of the Personnel Department of the Handong Provincial Police Department; Comrade Zhou Shutong, former head of the Economic Crime Corps of the Handong Provincial Police Department; Comrade Li Lun, former head of the Supervision Corps of Handong Province; and Comrade Chen Haonan, former head of the Public Security Corps of the Handong Provincial Police Department—all five comrades demonstrated outstanding leadership and professional competence in their respective positions. Therefore, after careful consideration, the organization decided to promote them to the position of Deputy Director of the Handong Provincial Police Department to fill the vacancies created by the transfers of Comrades Guan Hongyu, Jiang Guangming, Han Ming, Ma Haitao, and Shen Dali.

This appointment aims to further optimize the structure of our province's cadre team and improve the work efficiency and execution of various departments. I hope that the newly appointed deputy directors will quickly adapt to their new roles, lead their respective teams, and make new and greater contributions to the rule of law and social stability in Handong Province. At the same time, I also require cadres at all levels throughout the province to take this adjustment as an opportunity to further strengthen unity and cooperation, and jointly promote the vigorous development of all undertakings in Handong Province.

Upon hearing these appointment decisions, everyone present turned pale.

Of all the people announced, not one was not from the Qi family faction.

Especially Chen Haonan, I heard he used to be a gangster from Hong Kong, but I never expected that he could become the deputy director of the police department of Handong Province.

That Ding Yao is rumored to be an incredibly beautiful woman, and apparently she's from the Gulf region.

Many people say that she was given to Qi Tongwei by the leader of the Sanlian Gang in the Gulf Province.

Qi Tongwei dared to directly appoint such a person as the Deputy Director of the Justice Department of Handong Province. This Governor Qi really has guts!

Chapter 519: Treating us to a roadside stall before taking office?

Qi Tongwei sat there and saw the vice governors present looking at each other in bewilderment.

Qi Tongwei didn't want to get involved in these matters because he knew that most of these people had already fallen into depravity.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so willing to utilize his own people so extensively. Sometimes, Qi Tongwei felt quite helpless.

Finally, I would like to mention that there are still vacancies in some deputy positions in certain departments of Handong Province, as well as in some deputy positions in prefecture-level cities. Recently, many comrades have offered me various opinions and suggestions. The Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government have carefully studied and considered these matters.

Now, it is time to end these vacancies. Prolonged vacancies not only affect the continuity and stability of our work but may also adversely impact our overall work deployment. Therefore, after careful consideration, I have decided to announce the relevant appointment decisions hereby.

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, everyone was filled with anticipation. Did this mean that the Qi family gang members had all been appointed, and the rest would be the cadres that everyone recommended?

Everyone stared wide-eyed at Qi Tongwei with anticipation.

After rigorous review and deliberation by the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, it has been decided to adjust the positions of the following comrades:

Comrade Zhao Shanhai, Director of the Prison Law Enforcement Supervision Division of the Handong Provincial Department of Justice, has been promoted to Deputy Director of the Handong Provincial Prison Administration Bureau, effective immediately, due to his outstanding performance and extensive experience in judicial work. It is hoped that he will continue to leverage his expertise in his new position, strengthen prison management, and ensure judicial fairness.

Han Bin, Director of the Rule of Law Supervision Division of the Hebei Provincial Department of Justice, has been transferred to Lüzhou City as a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, in recognition of his positive contributions and leadership abilities in the development of the rule of law. It is hoped that Comrade Han Bin can quickly integrate into the new environment and promote the political and legal work of Lüzhou City to a new level.

Comrade Lü Lingling, Chief of the Legal Affairs Division of the Han Dong Provincial Police Department, has been appointed as Deputy Director of the Han Dong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs in recognition of her outstanding achievements in legal development and police management. We look forward to Comrade Lü Lingling demonstrating new accomplishments in the field of civil affairs and improving the well-being of the people.

Chang Hong, the former head of the Information Technology Division of the Handong Provincial Police Department, has been transferred to the position of Deputy Director of the Handong Provincial Department of Science and Technology, based on his forward-looking vision and practical experience in information technology development. It is hoped that Comrade Chang Hong will contribute to scientific and technological innovation and promote the vigorous development of science and technology in our province.

In addition, Comrade Sun Duoduo, Director of the Office of the Hantong Provincial Police Department, has been appointed as Deputy Director of the Office of the Hantong Provincial Government due to her outstanding work performance and strong organizational and coordination abilities. It is hoped that Comrade Sun Duoduo will further optimize government office efficiency and improve service quality in her new position.

The above appointments are effective immediately. We hope that all newly appointed comrades will live up to the trust placed in them, bravely shoulder their responsibilities, and contribute to the development of Handong Province. At the same time, we also require cadres at all levels throughout the province to fully support the work of the newly appointed comrades and jointly promote new and greater achievements in all undertakings of Handong Province!

As soon as Qi Tongwei finished speaking, although the vice governors present immediately began to applaud mechanically, everyone was stunned.

This announcement of so many appointments and appointments of officials—are they all from the Qi family faction? Not a single one of them was among those whose names were submitted in reports?

In other words, with retirements and reorganizations, the number of members in the various factions within Handong Province is decreasing rather than increasing, except for the Qi family gang, which is slowly taking over various fields.

Minister Cheng, the Organization Department Minister of Xia State, who was present, seemed very satisfied with Qi Tongwei's cadre adjustment, and he had a smile on his face at this moment.

Comrades, good afternoon. I have come here from Kyoto today on an important mission to formally announce, on behalf of the high-ranking officials of Xia State, the promotion of Comrades Zheng Gang and Lü Jingmin of Handong Province to Vice Governors of Handong Province, effective immediately, in recognition of their outstanding performance and significant contributions. This is an honor and a recognition of their long-term hard work.

However, I feel very honored that my trip coincided with Governor Qi Tongwei's series of well-thought-out and visionary adjustments to the cadre team of Handong Province. Just now, I listened attentively to the specific arrangements for cadre appointments, including the new positions of comrades Zhao Shanhai, Han Bin, Lü Lingling, Chang Hong, and Sun Duoduo. These arrangements undoubtedly reflect a high regard for and rational utilization of talent, demonstrating both the wisdom of the Handong Province leadership and their firm determination for the future development of Handong.

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On behalf of the top leadership of Xia State and the Organization Department of Xia State, I hereby express my full affirmation and firm support for the series of cadre adjustment decisions made by Governor Qi Tongwei and the leadership team of Handong Province! We believe that through this optimization of personnel arrangements, Handong Province will surely be able to unleash even stronger momentum and achieve even more brilliant successes in the new stage of development.

Let us join hands and look forward to a brighter future for Handong Province under the leadership of its new leadership team. Thank you!

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With Minister Cheng's words, the major reshuffle of cadres in Handong Province was essentially over.

Vice Governors Li Hui, Zhang Yongxian, and Zhuang Guotai, who were present, were well aware that the arrangement was not actually that reasonable.

The majority of the personnel were from the police system of Handong Province, but they received high praise from Minister Cheng.

This further proves that Qi Tongwei has influence in the upper echelons of Xia State.

For people like us, life in Handong will probably become increasingly difficult in the future.

At a roadside stall in Jingzhou City, Handong Province.

Shanji's cousin looked at Han Bin with a look of disgust.

Hey Han Bin, look at you now! You're the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission in Luzhou City, Handong Province, such a high-ranking official, how can you still be so stingy? You treat us brothers to a meal at a roadside stall, can't even afford a decent restaurant? Isn't your official position a bit too shabby? Haha, but to be fair, the fried noodles here are pretty authentic, let's make do. But next time you have to find a better place, don't let the brothers look down on you, haha!

Han Bin looked a little embarrassed after hearing what his cousin Shanji said. But to be honest, he did seem to have been a bit stingy.

But I've already paid for my own meals twice, which is a huge financial burden!

Chapter 520 They are a very harmonious couple

The pheasant looked at Han Bin with a helpless expression and couldn't help but shake his head.

Hey Han Bin, you're about to take up your post in Luzhou, and it'll be even harder for us brothers to see each other after that. And you're being so stingy today, not even willing to treat us to a decent meal? Street food is fine for everyday meals, but for an occasion like today, you should at least be a little more generous! We're brothers, but that doesn't mean you can just treat us like this! Seriously! Fine, fine, we'll remember this meal for now. When you become successful, you'll have to make it up to us brothers, you hear?

Han Bin's face turned red. He seemed to realize that he had indeed acted inappropriately. Apart from Shanji's cousin, everyone else present was a deputy director-level official.

Given that I'm leaving today, and this was supposed to be a farewell to "680," it's a bit embarrassing to end up just eating at a roadside stall.

Hey, Chicken, that's not fair. I'm just going to Luzhou to take up a new post, it's not like we're parting ways forever. Why are you making it sound like we'll never see each other again? Our brotherhood can't be measured by a single meal. Besides, I'll have plenty of opportunities to go back to Jingzhou for meetings in the future. When I do, I'll definitely treat you to the best restaurants, the most expensive dishes, and the finest wine, okay? Today, let's just make do. This roadside stall is pretty good, haha, don't be offended, come on, eat and drink to your heart's content!

Chen Haonan smiled at Han Bin.

Haha, Han Bin, you're being too optimistic! Even though your new post in Luzhou promises a bright future, who knows? What if you come back short of money and can't afford to treat us to a meal? Don't blame us then, haha. But jokes aside, this roadside stall is pretty good today. We have wine, meat, and the brothers here—that's enough. Come on, don't just stand there, cheers!

After listening to Chan Ho-nam's words, everyone raised their glasses together, and one of them drank a toast (here, "one of them drank a toast" may mean "drank a toast").

After a glass of wine, Chicken's cousin looked at Han Bin with a look of disgust.

Hey Han Bin, are you stupid? You've climbed such a high-ranking position, how come you still don't know how to make money? Look at you, treating us to a meal at this roadside stall, it's so beneath you! Do I need to teach you how to make money? We brothers are out here to make a living, isn't that what we're after? And you, now that you're an official, you've become even more stingy, it's unbelievable! Alright, alright, that's enough for today. Next time, remember to find a better place, don't embarrass the brothers because of you, you hear me?

Han Bin's expression had improved, but after hearing what Shanji's cousin said, he became embarrassed again.

"What are you doing! Let me tell you! The officials in Xia Country aren't like those in Hong Kong or the Gulf! They're very strict. If you dare to embezzle money, they'll arrest you!"

When Shanji's cousin heard this, he shook his head.

Good heavens, isn't this a bit too much?! I know a guy named Ding Yizhen, the deputy district head in Guangming District, and he's really got money to burn! His house is decorated like a glittering goldsmith, it's blinding! Think about it, he's just a lowly deputy division-level official, while Han Bin, you're the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Luzhou City, a deputy provincial-level big shot, how come you're so pathetic? Were you just making excuses for being stingy?

Upon hearing this, the pheasant's eyes suddenly lit up.

Wow, cousin, are you serious? That Ding Yizhen, he's really that good?! I've always loved learning foreign languages, you know how expensive tutors are! I'm almost broke even on my tuition, how can I afford to go looking for money?! The method you're talking about, can it really work? You're not kidding me, are you?

Upon hearing this, Cousin Shanji immediately became interested.

Hey, really? Cousin! Why would I lie to you? Those new villas in Guangming District are all big detached houses, so impressive! Ding Yizhen has three of them! Tell me, that takes a lot of ability! You guys need to find a way to get involved too, instead of just being envious!

Upon hearing this, Chan Ho-nam looked at Chicken with an envious expression.

Hey Chicken, listen to me! Don't even think about taking those crooked paths! We were all promoted by Governor Qi; we carry responsibilities on our shoulders and uphold justice in our hearts! You think you can make money just to pay for a foreign language course? Let me tell you, if you do that, the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province won't let you off the hook! At that point, not only will I not help you, but even Governor Qi won't be able to protect you! We have to be upright people and do things honestly, understand?

Upon hearing Chan Ho-nam's words, Chicken, who had initially looked like he'd seen a mountain of tuition fees, suddenly became unhappy...

Sigh, I know, I know. Forget about getting rich as an official! Even though I've been through the rough and tumble of the underworld, I still have my principles. I won't touch what I shouldn't. It's just that Ding Yizhen—seeing him living so comfortably makes me a little envious, a bit of a chatterbox, is that alright? Let's just focus on this meal and talk about something else!

Upon hearing what the pheasant said, the pheasant's cousin suddenly widened his eyes, which gleamed as if he had remembered something.

Hey, by the way! Chicken, how's that boss of yours who married the foreign language teacher, the one who had that lavish wedding in Handong Province? I heard it was quite a spectacle, like something out of a movie! Are they still so loving? Tell me, let me satisfy my gossipy nature!

Pheasant 1.7 hadn't even had a chance to say anything after hearing his cousin's words.

Han Bin, who had been engrossed in his meal, suddenly interjected.

You mean Ma Haitao, the former deputy director of the police department in Handong Province? He was transferred this time too, to Luzhou with me. However, he's now my superior, the mayor of Luzhou City.

Chan Ho-nam nodded at this moment and looked at Chicken's cousin.

Director Ma is generally a good person; he's incredibly devoted to his wife. I heard she'll be transferred to Luzhou this time, which will finally resolve their long-distance relationship issue, allowing her to take better care of Ma Haitao. That's good; a harmonious family makes work much easier.

Chapter 521 They want to betray Governor Qi, they've turned against him!

After hearing what Chan Ho-nam said, Chicken's cousin seemed a little envious.

Is it true? They're such a perfect couple! His wife got transferred to Luzhou City? Wow, that's so enviable! Tell me, what does she do there? Is there some great position waiting for her? This couple is the envy of everyone wherever they go!

Chan Ho-nam said while eating.

Hey, doesn't our Xia Kingdom have a regulation that helps couples who work in different places resolve their separation issues? This is great news for Director Ma and his team! By the way, I heard his wife was already a deputy director in the provincial education department; now that she's been transferred to Luzhou, her career is probably on a smooth path, and she'll likely rise even higher!

The pheasant's cousin became more and more envious as he listened, and he lost his appetite.

Seriously?! She married that 26-year-old Director Ma—oh wait, I should call him Mayor Ma now. He used to be a foreign language teacher! Back in the day, I even studied foreign languages ​​with her for several nights. Who would have thought she'd become a deputy director-level official? You really can't judge a book by its cover!

When the pheasant saw his cousin talking on and on, he curled his lip in disapproval.

Cousin, are you jealous of them again? Are you thinking that you don't want to continue living a life of mediocrity in the Sanlian Gang and want to follow Governor Qi to make a better future?

Pheasant's cousin smiled, seemingly a little helpless.

Chicken, it's really hard for me to leave the Sanlian Gang as easily as you say! Our fates are truly different. Look, now that Lei Gong is sick, that kid Lei Fuhong is eyeing Lei Gong's position with such urgency! He's terrified that we hall masters will cause him trouble, he's watching us like thieves, keeping a close eye on us! If I announce my departure from the Sanlian Gang now, I might end up dead. Wouldn't that be like courting death?