A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

Chen Hai could have just said that, but before Qi Tongwei could say anything...

Wang Dalu felt that since he rarely had the opportunity to see Qi Tongwei, he should say something and express his gratitude.

Moreover, Ouyang Jing is too reserved, so when I helped her, I also expressed my gratitude to her.

"Governor, we are truly grateful that you took time out of your busy schedule to meet with us today! Especially Ouyang Jing and I, we plan to write about our meeting with you in our diaries as soon as we get back, and we will always keep your words of advice in mind. You have shown us great kindness and support, and we will forever remember this kindness. I, Wang Dalu, hereby assure you that upon returning, I will hold myself to even higher standards and do my utmost to fulfill my duties as Deputy Secretary of the Jinshan County Party Committee and Executive Deputy County Head, dedicating myself to the development of Jinshan County. Ouyang Jing will do the same; she will certainly work diligently in her position as Deputy President of Jinshan County Bank, contributing her strength to the economic construction of Jinshan County. We will never let you down."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei realized that Wang Dalu was so eager to show off, and he even mentioned Ouyang Jing in his conversation, which was enough to prove that Wang Dalu really liked Ouyang Jing.

It's a pity, though. In the original series, Li Dakang snatched it away, but here, Chen Hai directly intercepted it.

Qi Tongwei smiled and stood up from the sofa.

"Go back. Do a good job and don't let me down."

As he spoke, Qi Tongwei sat back down at his desk.

This also proves that Qi Tongwei no longer wants to say anything more.

Seeing this, Chen Hai and the other two politely left Qi Tongwei's room.

Before leaving Zhong Xiaoai's office, Chen Hai made sure to say goodbye to her.

"Sister, I'll be going now. I'll come back to report to you about my thoughts when I have time. I won't bother you and brother-in-law today. I will work hard in Jinshan County and live up to your expectations."

Zhong Xiaoai didn't say anything, but smiled at Chen Hai.

Wang Dalu originally wanted to show off, but seeing that Zhong Xiaoai didn't seem very easy to talk to, he could only leave with Chen Hai first.

However, Wang Dalu was full of questions about the complicated interpersonal relationships between Chen Hai and Qi Tongwei's family at this time.

What does this all mean? Why does Chen Hai call Qi Tongwei "brother-in-law"? And why is he so affectionate with Governor Qi's wife?

Governor Qi just mentioned Chen Hai's sister, Chen Yang. What's going on here?

After Chen Hai and the others left, Zhong Xiaoai went to Qi Tongwei's desk...

"Congratulations, Governor Qi! You've added two more members to your Qi family's ranks! But what did you mean by the meeting you mentioned earlier? I don't recall you having any meetings today. Are you planning a private meeting with me?"

Qi Tongwei looked at his wife, Zhong Xiaoai. If he remembered correctly, hadn't he just gotten off the bus at Zhong Xiaoai's place?

Before Qi Tongwei could react, Zhong Xiaoai was already sitting in his lap. It seemed there was no way to escape this meeting, and it was about to continue.

After Chen Hai and the others came out of Qi Tongwei's office, Ouyang Jing looked at Wang Dalu with a look of disgust.

“Dalu, I really didn’t expect you to be such a sycophant. It’s one thing to flatter, but I didn’t expect you to not mention Secretary Yi Xuexi once when you were talking to Governor Qi! Aren’t you two good friends? What you’re doing is so disappointing. I thought you were a person of principle, but I didn’t expect you to disregard everything for your own future.”

After hearing Ouyang Jing's words, Wang Dalu couldn't help but purse his lips.

"What do you know! We've already caused trouble for Governor Qi by coming to see him today! If you bring up Secretary Yi's 1.7 matter again, Governor Qi will have a bad impression of us! Besides, don't you know what kind of person Yi Xuexi is? He's the kind of person who likes to work diligently and conscientiously. If he knew that we used the time while we were handling Chen Hai's father's funeral to help him find connections, he would be angry! That's just how it is! Yi Xuexi doesn't like our approach. Let's not worry about it and just focus on doing our own jobs well."

After hearing Wang Dalu's words, Ouyang Jing still seemed to look down on him.

"That's true, but Secretary Yi is so much older than you, and he's so straightforward. He only knows how to work, but he also likes to offend people. If we don't put in a good word for him with Governor Qi, won't he have no chance in the future? Don't you think we can just watch him be buried forever? Really."

Chapter 556 How could I have a son like you?

Wang Dalu was quite displeased after hearing Ouyang Jing's words.

I didn't mention Yi Xuexi at all, but I did keep mentioning Ouyang Jing.

“Ouyang, are you alright? Why do you always seem to be thinking from other people's perspectives lately? It was one thing for you to be thinking from County Magistrate Chen Hai's point of view a while ago, but now you're starting to speak up for Yi Xuexi again? Have you forgotten that you're my junior and I'm your senior? Stop worrying about other people's business and let's take care of ourselves first.”

After hearing Wang Dalu's words, Ouyang Jing couldn't help but purse her lips.

"Who cares whose perspective I'm taking? I like Chen Hai! So what if I'm taking Chen Hai's perspective? As for Secretary Yi Xuexi, I just can't stand it! Look at you, Wang Dalu, you keep calling Chen Hai 'County Magistrate,' while Yi Xuexi just calls him by his full name. You're such a snob! Humph!"

Upon hearing Ouyang Jing's words, Wang Dalu's eyes widened instantly. Chen Hai seemed to have also heard Ouyang Jing say that she liked him, and his face turned red again, his heart starting to pound.

Wang Dalu looked completely incredulous.

"Ouyang, forget about Yi Xuexi for now. What did you just say?! You like Chen Hai?! When did this happen? I had no idea! Don't be ridiculous. Chen Hai's status is something else. This is too sudden."

As Wang Dalu spoke, he glanced at Chen Hai beside him. What?! Chen Hai's face was flushed! Just like before he met Governor Qi? Could it be that Chen Hai's blushing wasn't because he was nervous meeting Governor Qi, but because he'd fallen for Ouyang Jing?

Ouyang Jing's face flushed red at that moment, and she suddenly realized that she seemed to have let something slip.

"Wang Dalu! What business is it of yours who I like? You should mind your own business! You're such a busybody! Humph!"

As she spoke, Ouyang Jing quickened her pace and came to Chen Hai's side. Chen Hai didn't react much and walked forward side by side with Ouyang Jing.

Wang Dalu stood behind the two, looking at them with a shocked expression.

In an instant, Wang Dalu felt a chill in his heart, as if he were superfluous.

I was originally quite happy to be promoted to deputy secretary of the county party committee and executive deputy county head of Jinshan County today, but now I'm not happy at all.

In the office of Jing Liang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, in the Provincial Party Committee office building of Handong Province.

Jingliang was looking at the documents that had just been submitted to him when his phone rang.

Jing Liang glanced at the caller ID; it was a landline number from Kyoto, and he immediately knew who it was.

"Hey Dad, is there something you need? I've been a bit busy with work lately and haven't had a chance to call you. How are you feeling? Just let me know if there's anything you need, and I'll definitely take care of it."

After hearing Jing Liang's words, the voice of Jing Liang's father, Jing Gang, came from the other end.

"Jingliang, I haven't heard from your sister in so long. Is she doing well with you? I heard she went to your place a while ago and had dinner with Qi Tongwei. Is she done eating? If she is, she should be preparing to come back. Last time she came home, your grandfather didn't even have time to see her. He misses her."

Upon hearing his father's words, Jing Liang gasped in shock.

"Dad, my sister isn't staying with me these days. But she did have dinner with Governor Qi, and it was a great success! Don't worry, Dad, everything's fine with my sister. I've been keeping an eye on her. It's just that she has her own plans right now, and she doesn't want me to get involved in the specifics, so I'm not entirely sure what's going on. But don't worry, if anything happens to my sister, I'll let you know right away."

Jing Gang, who had been calm, immediately widened his eyes upon hearing Jing Liang's words.

"What?! Your sister isn't living with you anymore?! Why didn't you tell me sooner? I haven't been able to contact her lately! Why didn't you report this to me sooner? What kind of brother are you?"

Jingliang's face turned grim after hearing his father's words.

“Dad, as you know, Governor Qi’s wife, Zhong Xiao’ai, is Old Master Zhong’s daughter. Zhong Xiao’ai and my sister have known each other since childhood. They met again at dinner that time and had so much to talk about. My sister said she was on vacation and wanted to chat with Zhong Xiao’ai more to deepen their relationship. I thought it would be good for Governor Qi, who is the governor of our Handong Province and Old Master Zhong’s son-in-law, to take this opportunity to strengthen their relationship. So I agreed to let my sister stay with Governor Qi and his wife, Zhong Xiao’ai, temporarily. I didn’t expect it to make you so worried. I was just thinking about the family.”

Upon hearing Jing Liang's words, Jing Gang finally couldn't hold back and suddenly flew into a rage.

"Bullshit! What have you ever thought about for the family?! I knew your sister had been brainwashed by Qi Tongwei, it was all your fault, you idiot! Now look what's happened, you actually sent your sister to Qi Tongwei's house? Don't you know your sister's personality? Once she's made up her mind, no one can change it. Now that you've put her in contact with Qi Tongwei, do you think she'll easily move back from his house later? You've sent your sister into the lion's den! As her brother, why have you never done anything good for your sister? You've only harmed her!"

Jing Liang felt a little embarrassed. He didn't know why his father always liked to push his sister's problems onto him.

He hadn't done anything wrong. Even if his younger sister Jing Tian had personality problems, it was because his father and grandfather spoiled her. What did it have to do with him?

"Father, please don't be angry! I think my sister and Governor Qi's wife, Zhong Xiaoai, are like sisters. They just haven't seen each other for a long time, so they want to live together and spend more time talking. Please don't misunderstand!"

Listening to his son's words, Jing Gang felt as if he were listening to a fool, feeling both helpless and speechless.

"My biggest mistake was trusting you and letting you take care of your sister! I really didn't expect my son, Jing Gang's son, to be so stupid! Originally, your sister only had a crush on Qi Tongwei, but now look what's happened, she's moved in with Qi Tongwei and become his hostage! From now on, our Jing family is forced to be tied to Qi Tongwei's side!"

Chapter 557 I can't be bothered to argue with her.

Jingliang felt somewhat helpless after hearing his father's words. He felt that his father not only always blamed him, but also had a prejudice against Qi Tongwei.

"Dad, listen to me now. I feel... sigh, this is really giving me a headache. Do you have some kind of prejudice against Governor Qi? You see, with what happened to my sister before, it was thanks to Governor Qi's help that things didn't escalate and he got her out of there unharmed. That's no small favor; we all know that. And now, looking at my sister's attitude towards Governor Qi, it's clearly gratitude and respect. You know, my sister isn't the kind of person who easily develops feelings for others, but this time, she's genuinely sincere. Also, you might not have noticed, but my sister and Governor Qi's wife, Zhong Xiaoai, have an incredibly close relationship. That closeness isn't faked; it's genuine. I think things might not be as complicated as you think. Dad, have you misunderstood Governor Qi? We can't deny his good intentions and help because of some unfounded speculation. You need to think about this carefully; don't let misunderstandings hurt people, okay?"

Jingliang was still talking, trying to persuade his father, when suddenly the phone went dead with a "click".

Jingliang held the phone, somewhat bewildered. What did this mean? His father had hung up?

After hanging up the phone, Jing Gang was speechless. How could he have given birth to such a stupid son?!

Oh well, it's already happened, let nature take its course.

In the villa of Qi Tongwei and Zhong Xiaoai on the outskirts of Jingzhou City, Handong Province.

Everyone was sitting together, happily eating dinner.

At this moment, Chen Yang looked at Qi Tongwei with a smile.

"Tongwei, I really don't know how to thank you. Your visit to Xiaohai, and your meeting with Xiaohai's friends Wang Dalu and Ouyang Jing, truly warmed the hearts of both Xiaohai and me. Look, you even helped Wang Dalu get promoted to Deputy Secretary of the Jinshan County Party Committee and Executive Deputy County Head, and Ouyang Jing became the Vice President of Jinshan County Bank. Xiaohai is so happy; I haven't seen him this happy since my father passed away. Our Chen family will never forget your kindness. On behalf of Xiaohai, and Wang Dalu and Ouyang Jing, I sincerely thank you."

Qi Tongwei smiled as he listened to Chen Yang's words.

"Chen Yang, you're being too polite. What kind of relationship do we have? We're family! Xiao Hai's affairs are my affairs, so please don't be so formal. You and Xiao Hai are my closest relatives. If it weren't for... well, let's not talk about it. Now that I have the ability, I naturally want to take good care of you both. Tell Xiao Hai to focus on his work and not to worry about anything. If you have any problems, you can come to me. We're family, so there's no need for formalities. I, Qi Tongwei, can't guarantee anything else, but as long as I'm in this position, I will absolutely not let you suffer any injustice. I also hope that Xiao Hai can achieve something great, and that our family will get better and better in the future. No matter how difficult things get for me, I, Qi Tongwei, will protect you."

At this moment, Zhong Xiaoai smiled and said.

“Chen Yang, Tongwei is right. We’re family, and family doesn’t stand on ceremony. We should help each other out. Don’t be shy. You’re my dear sister, so feel free to ask if you need anything. Tell Chen Hai to relax and focus on his work. With Tongwei and us here, we won’t let him suffer. We’re all family, so let’s work together to make the most of our lives and do what we’re supposed to do. That’s the most important thing.”

Hearing Zhong Xiaoai's words, Chen Yang felt a warm glow in his heart.

At this moment, Zheng Mengyan looked at Yang Mi with some curiosity.

"Sister Mimi, what's wrong? Why are you still unhappy? Are you still upset about Sister Jingtian moving in? Sister Mimi, please don't be like this. Ever since Sister Jingtian attended the funeral of Sister Chen Yang's father, Chen Yanshi, her legs have been hurting even more, and now she can only rest in the house. It's really tough for her."

After hearing Zheng Mengyan's words, Qi Tongwei realized that Yang Mi was still not very happy.

Is Jing Tian's influence really that great? It's not over yet, is it?

This is only because Jing Tian's legs are not very strong and he doesn't go downstairs often. If we were to sit at the same table and eat together every day, what would that be like?

Yang Mi pursed her lips after hearing Zheng Mengyan's words.

“Oh, Mengyan, it really isn't because of Jingtian. I don't have time to think about her. Today, Chen Haonan, the deputy director of the Handong Provincial Police Department, Shanji, the deputy director of the Handong Provincial Prison Administration Bureau, and Shanji's cousin came to see me. They said Lei Fuhong is going to betray Tongwei. Lei Fuhong's father, Lei Gong, is dying, and it just so happens that there's a reshuffling of the top leadership in the Gulf region. Lei Fuhong plans to take over the Sanlian Gang and cooperate with the Gulf leadership, no longer relying on Tongwei. This is a real problem, I don't have time to think about anything else.”

Upon hearing this, everyone at the dinner table was taken aback.

Zhao Xiaohui was the first to react.

"This...how is this possible? How could Lei Fuhong dare to betray Tongwei? He and Ruilong are very good friends. How come I've never heard Ruilong mention such a big thing? This is too shocking."

Qi Tongwei took a deep breath. With Zhao Ruilong's idiot brain, he might not even realize he'd been betrayed by Lei Fuhong. Expecting him to have any information was just ridiculous!

"Lei Fuhong's betrayal was not entirely unexpected. (Zhao De) initially cooperated with me simply because he valued the transfer of profits from the mainland to the Sanlian Gang. Now that he can gain even greater benefits from the Gulf, he naturally will no longer rely on me. In this game of power and profit, people always weigh the pros and cons and make the choice that is most advantageous to themselves. Lei Fuhong is no exception. I want to see how much trouble he can stir up."

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Ding Yao appeared somewhat nervous, after all, Ding Yao was originally given to Qi Tongwei by Lei Gong and his son Lei Fuhong.

“Tongwei, I used to be quite familiar with the Lei family. Now that the Sanlian Gang is acting this way, I'm truly embarrassed. You see, if you need me to relay messages or do anything else, please don't hesitate to ask. I, Ding Yao, will do my best. After all, I don't want things to get out of control. I also want to do something for you and for everyone to smooth things over.”

Chapter 558 A very interesting racing movie

Qi Tongwei glanced at Ding Yao and smiled.

“Ding Yao, you don’t need to blame yourself. You’ve long since severed ties with the Sanlian Gang and the Lei family. Just focus on doing your job well; this matter has nothing to do with you. Don’t take these things on yourself. As long as you’re doing well, I’ll be at ease. We can’t let unnecessary things distract us. Just live your life peacefully and do what you’re supposed to do.”

Hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Ding Yao's expression improved considerably.

At this moment, Zhao Xiaohui, who was standing to the side, suddenly frowned.

A while ago, Chen Yang's younger brother, Chen Hai, was very sensible and even came to visit his brother-in-law at home.

His own stupid younger brother never even bothered to come home to see Qi Tongwei; he was completely clueless about social interactions.