A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

There's an old saying, "A prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold," and this couldn't be more fitting for you and your Ni family organization. I support your transformation and believe you can do even better. As long as you stay on the right path and contribute to society, I will fully support you.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yongren exclaimed, "Tazhai? Is that the same Tazhai supplier from Hong Kong? No wonder we haven't heard of them in the underworld for so long. It turns out they've followed Governor Qi's transformation and gotten back on the right track."

"Governor Qi, let me give you a more detailed introduction to the division of labor among my five senior officers in Department 757. Gandhi is a long-time retainer of our Ni family, and he has always been in charge of the Ni family's most important real estate business. He is experienced and skillful, which has ensured our organization's stable position in this field."

Wen Zheng is a man of great wisdom and resourcefulness who oversees our entertainment industry. From film to music, from cultural activities to artist training, he manages everything meticulously, bringing a lot of positive publicity to our organization.

Blackie is in charge of our gang's logistics and transportation, as well as some of our underground business. Although he's ruthless, he's also a loyal friend, ensuring our business runs smoothly.

Guohua is in charge of some of our gang's territories in the North District, as well as the collection of protection fees. He is fair and extremely strict with his subordinates, which has made the North District the most stable area for our gang.

Finally, there's Han Chen, who was in charge of our club's South American trade and ties with the New World. He was a bold yet meticulous person, willing to take risks, and he opened up many new sources of revenue for our club.

Governor Qi, these five are the pillars of the Ni family. Each manages different businesses and territories, collectively maintaining the operation of our organization. Under your wise leadership, we will certainly continue our efforts to contribute to the development of Hong Kong.

Chapter 572 My Glory Has Half to Do With You

Qi Tongwei seemed very satisfied after hearing Chen Yongren's words, nodding and smiling repeatedly.

"Very good, Yongren, tell everyone to do their jobs well. You know Chen Haonan and Han Bin from Hung Hing, right? I gave them opportunities, and now one of them is the deputy director of the Police Department of Handong Province, and the other is the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Luzhou City. Also, Chen Haonan's good brother, Chicken from the Gulf Triad, I've promoted him to deputy director of the Handong Province Prison Administration Bureau. Oh, and there's Ding Yao from the Triad, who was Lei Gong from the Triad who gave me his confidante. Now she's also become the deputy director of the Handong Province Department of Justice through her own efforts."

Yongren, you see, heroes come from all walks of life. As long as you're talented and willing to work hard, you'll shine wherever you are. And I'll give everyone this opportunity, not just the Hung Hing and the San Lian Gang, but the same goes for your Ni family. Including you, Yongren, I've always valued you highly. Previously, Jimmy, the leader of the Lian Sheng Gang, also expressed his desire to come to Handong Province to work for me. That's fine, I welcome him.

Therefore, Yongren, you must make everyone understand that as long as they are willing to work hard and contribute to society, I will see it and remember it. In the future, Handong Province needs more talents like you to contribute their wisdom and strength to this land.

Qi Tongwei's words contained a great deal of information, and Chen Yongren was a little overwhelmed by them.

What does this mean? Hung Hing has sent several heavyweight figures to Handong Province?

Isn't Governor Qi's wife sitting in the outer room? Such an amazing wife! I never expected that Governor Qi would so openly admit that he also has a confidante.

Although I had never had any contact with the Triads in this bay, I had heard of them; after all, they were quite famous.

They really went to great lengths to curry favor with Governor Qi, even sending him a female confidante.

What's even more impressive is that Governor Qi actually appointed this confidante as the deputy director of the Department of Justice of Handong Province.

It seems what others said was true. No wonder everyone likes to work for Governor Qi. Governor Qi really cares for his subordinates and he really helps them!

That Jimmy looks weird, but I never expected him to have such big dreams.

"Governor Qi, your words just now have given me tremendous encouragement. After so many years in this business, I've learned one thing: following the right people and doing the right things is more important than anything else. Your words today have shown me that the future of the Ni family and the brothers under my command is bright and upright."

When I get back, I will definitely give them a good talking-to, letting them know that with Governor Qi, as long as they are willing to work hard, everyone has the opportunity to have a bright future. It will no longer be the shady life of the past, but rather being able to stand upright in the sunlight and contribute to Handong Province and society.

Governor Qi, rest assured, the Ni family and my men will do everything in our power to ensure we don't let you down.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei glanced at Zhong Xiaoai, who was covering her mouth and laughing while watching videos in the outer room, then smiled slightly and said.

"Good! Yongren, I believe in you! You've always been a capable and responsible person. I believe you can lead the Ni family well and guide your brothers onto the right path. When you return to Hong Kong, remember, I'm behind you, and I'm behind the Ni family. I will fully support you!"

Just do your best and go for it. Don't be afraid of any difficulties or problems you encounter; I'm here for you. If you ever need my help in the future, just contact me directly, you can call me anytime; I'm always available. I'll also contact you directly if I need anything; we're in this together, and we'll stand together through thick and thin.

Yongren, remember this: as long as we are united in purpose and action, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome. I believe that under your leadership, the Ni family will surely usher in a bright future!

Hearing this, Chen Yongren was quite excited.

He imagined many scenarios of meeting Qi Tongwei, but to his surprise, Qi Tongwei did not make any excessive demands on him. Instead, he gave him some earnest advice.

Chen Yongren felt much relieved at this moment. As long as he had Qi Tongwei's support, his future path in Hong Kong would undoubtedly be much easier.

Because Chen Yongren had already witnessed that Ni Kun and Ni Yongxiao disappeared forever overnight, the five senior executives of the Ni family all stood up to support him, the second young master of the Ni family whom they didn't even know, and made him the person in charge of the Ni family.

"Governor Qi, your encouragement and support are more valuable to me than anything else! Every word you say is like a shot in the arm for me and my brothers, giving us more confidence to face the challenges of the future."

Well… if you have no further instructions today, I'll head back for now. I'll convey your words to every brother, letting them know that we have your support and trust. Please rest assured, Governor Qi, the Ni family will do our utmost and will not let you down!

After saying this, Chen Yongren left Qi Tongwei's office respectfully.

After Chen Yongren left, Zhong Xiaoai, who had just been watching the video outside, skipped and hopped into Qi Tongwei's office with her hands behind her back.

"Congratulations, Governor Qi! With this move, you're about to unify Hong Kong's martial arts world! I think you could be crowned the 'Martial Arts Alliance Leader' of Hong Kong now, Governor Qi? Haha, of course, that's just a joke, but your (Zhao Li Zhao's) prestige and influence are undeniable!"

Qi Tongwei had just seen Chen Yongren off and was still thinking about his next move when his wife, Zhong Xiaoai, came skipping in and said this.

"Comrade Xiao Ai, please stop joking. Although we have indeed gained full control of the four major triads in Hong Kong in this operation, the underworld in Hong Kong is a complex and murky place, and it cannot be summarized by just four triads. To say that we will unify the Hong Kong underworld is still a long way off. We have to take it one step at a time and proceed steadily."

Besides, this honor doesn't belong to me alone. As my wife and my strongest support, this honor naturally belongs to you too. We are one; we will face both trials and tribulations together, sharing both joy and sorrow. So, Xiao Ai, this honor belongs to you and me as well.

Chapter 573 Living Your Life Like a Textbook

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhong Xiaoai looked smug and sat in his lap.

"That's more like it. It's good that our Governor Qi still has some conscience! He knows this honor doesn't belong to me alone, but to both of us. Hmph, if you dare to take all the credit for yourself, I won't let you off easily!"

Qi Tongwei embraced Zhong Xiaoai with a loving expression.

"Little girl! Don't be so polite with me. Everything I have is thanks to you. Without your support and companionship, how could I have achieved what I have today? All the glory and achievements I have gained belong to you. Because in my world, you are the most precious. So, let's not talk about separating anymore. We are already one."

Hearing what Qi Tongwei had just said, Zhong Xiaoai's face instantly lit up with a smug look.

In the office of Mayor Ma Haitao of Lüzhou City, Handong Province.

Han Bin, Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Luzhou City, Handong Province, was sitting opposite Ma Haitao.

“Mayor Ma, we’re all brothers who follow Governor Qi, so I’ll be frank. I’m here today to give you a heads-up before I leave. I’ve already spoken with the Party Secretary of the Municipal Committee, and I plan to make a trip to Jinshan County, which is under the jurisdiction of the city. Governor Qi’s brother-in-law, Chen Hai, is there. We need to support him and put in a good word for him. After all, Jinshan County is part of our Luzhou City, and it’s our own people. How can we not help them?”

Ma Haitao nodded after hearing Han Bin's words.

"Han Bin, are you really going to Jinshan County? The situation there is not simple. I heard that the environment there is quite complicated. In particular, the county party secretary, Yi Xuexi, has a very strange personality and temper. He is not someone that ordinary people can handle. Moreover, based on my understanding of Governor Qi, I estimate that he will not let Chen Hai stay in Jinshan County for long. If you go there, you will probably get into a lot of trouble."

Han Bin nodded helplessly.

"Then I'll definitely go. I'll go inspect the political and legal work in Jinshan County, and while I'm at it, I'll show my support for Chen Hai and give that Yi Xuexi a little warning. And there's County Head Li Dakang; he used to be the secretary of Zhao Lichun, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Handong Province. With his skills, he's probably no pushover either. Chen Hai, as the Deputy County Head, is in for a tough time!"

I've heard that Comrade Yi Xuexi (cgbh) has a problem: he never recommends cadres for higher positions. There's a deputy county head in Jinshan County named Wang Dalu, who's been in his position for over ten years, and he's never recommended anyone even once. But recently, because of Chen Hai's father's funeral, Wang Dalu accompanied Chen Hai to Jingzhou and met with our Governor Qi. Governor Qi, being a man of great loyalty and righteousness, promoted Wang Dalu, making him the deputy secretary of the Jinshan County Party Committee and executive deputy county head. Is that excessive? I don't think so!

I heard that Yi Xuexi is extremely dissatisfied. Not only did he not recommend his own cadres, but he's also unhappy that others have been promoted on their own. Last week, I heard he actually complained to the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, saying that Wang Dalu was opportunistic and Chen Hai was abusing his power. Isn't that clearly a dig at our Governor Qi? Sigh, I have to step in and smooth things over.”

Ma Haitao listened and nodded.

"Actually, I'm not completely unaware of the situation in Jinshan County. That's why I feel this water is very murky and difficult to wade through. Now it seems that either Governor Qi will transfer Chen Hai to prevent him from getting into a deeper quagmire, or Governor Qi will decide to transfer Yi Xuexi and replace him with someone who can get along with Chen Hai."

However, if Governor Qi really intends to transfer Yi Xuexi, there's a prerequisite: Li Dakang must side with Chen Hai. Otherwise, simply replacing Yi Xuexi won't necessarily change the situation in Jinshan County. We all need to carefully consider the implications of this.”

After listening to Ma Haitao's words, Han Bin couldn't help but sigh.

"Damn it! That's why I feel I have to go and see the actual situation for myself. Besides supporting Chen Hai, I also need to find out Li Dakang's background, see what his attitude is, and which side he's on! The waters in Jinshan County are very deep, we have to be careful and not let our brothers suffer losses."

Ma Haitao also took a deep breath.

“However, what you said makes sense. Chen Hai is, after all, Governor Qi’s brother-in-law, and he is currently the deputy county head of Jinshan County, which is under our jurisdiction. We really need to handle this matter properly. Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to explain to Governor Qi, and we will also be letting him down.”

Han Bin stood up with a worried look on his face after listening to Ma Haitao's words.

“I’ll go to Jinshan County first, make a trip there! I want to know just how arrogant this Yi Xuexi really is, and whether he’ll give me, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Luzhou City, any face! Damn it! If Governor Qi doesn’t make a move in the short term, we, as members of the Qi family clique and as Governor Qi’s confidants, can’t just sit idly by and do nothing about Chen Hai’s matter! If that doesn’t work, you, as the mayor, should personally go to Jinshan County. You carry more weight than me, so you can give Yi Xuexi a better warning! We can’t let people look down on us, and we can’t let Governor Qi down!”

Ma Haitao knew that Yi Xuexi was indeed a thorny problem. In fact, Ma Haitao didn't understand why Governor Qi had sent his brother-in-law Chen Hai to Jinshan County. Perhaps Governor Qi didn't know that there was a man there named Yi Xuexi with an extremely eccentric temperament.

"Yi Xuexi is truly a textbook example of how to live one's life. But the problem is that he has too strong a personal subjective consciousness, which doesn't quite align with the objective, rational, and pragmatic spirit that our Xia Kingdom has always emphasized. Take Wang Dalu's case, for example. He neither promoted nor recommended him, and when Wang Dalu was promoted, he felt it was unreasonable without considering Wang Dalu's years of service and abilities. He just made a whim and reported him. This is very detrimental to the unity of the Jinshan County leadership and the future work."

To put it bluntly, Yi Xuexi is good at getting things done, but he lacks the ability to coordinate, unite, and manage others. In fact, he's not really suited for the position of head of Jinshan County. He doesn't know how to care for his subordinates and doesn't value relationships. If things continue like this, who will genuinely dedicate themselves and work willingly?

Okay, you go to Jinshan County first and see what's going on. If it really doesn't work, I'll go there myself. I need to find out what Yi Xuexi really means and figure out a way to solve this problem.

Chapter 574 My Name Was Not on the List of Those Entering the Department

Upon hearing Ma Haitao's words, Han Bin excitedly slapped Ma Haitao's table.

"That's right! As Governor Qi's confidants, it's our duty to help him solve his problems! Chen Hai is Governor Qi's brother-in-law, so he's one of our own, a brother! Therefore, we must support him no matter what!"

"Mayor Ma, if you go, the results will definitely be different! If all else fails, you son of a bitch, don't hesitate, just transfer Yi Xuexi away! We don't need Governor Qi's involvement; as long as Li Dakang's side is okay, things will be much easier! We can't let our brother suffer, and we certainly can't put Governor Qi in a difficult position!"

Hearing Han Bin's words, Ma Haitao's face did not show much expression.

"If Li Dakang, the county head of Jinshan County, has a conflict with Yi Xuexi, along with Wang Dalu, the deputy secretary of the county party committee and executive deputy county head, they can jointly submit a report to the Organization Department of the Lüzhou Municipal Party Committee in the name of the Jinshan County Party Committee. Originally, the issue of the Jinshan County leadership should have been decided by Feng Lei, the secretary of the Lüzhou Municipal Party Committee, but now that his term is up, he is no longer in charge. Therefore, as long as the Jinshan County Party Committee is firm in its opinion, we will have the opportunity to remove Yi Xuexi from Jinshan County."

Of course, we're not doing this entirely for Chen Hai and Governor Qi's sake. Yi Xuexi's prolonged stay in Jinshan County has indeed been detrimental to the county's work, and has also affected everyone's career advancement and work enthusiasm. We need to consider the future of Jinshan County, and the future of everyone involved.”

Upon hearing Ma Haitao's words, Han Bin thought they made a lot of sense, so he went to Ma Haitao's office door, ready to leave.

“That’s the plan! This Yi Xuexi, he’s been working in Jinshan County for so many years, could he have only blocked Comrade Wang Dalu’s normal promotion? There must be other people he’s held back! That guy, he’s too domineering, I heard he’s always fiddling with a map in his office, damn it! He won’t listen to anything anyone says, he’s such a stubborn old man!”

I heard that the newly appointed county head, Li Dakang, wanted to build a highway in Jinshan County. Isn't that a great thing? It could boost the economic development of Jinshan County. But Yi Xuexi rejected it directly at the county party committee standing committee meeting! What a load of rubbish! It really makes me so angry!

I'll go and test the waters for you first, to see just how tough Yi Xuexi really is! And while I'm at it, I'll also find out about Li Dakang, to see if he's really on our side. Just wait for my good news!

After saying this, Han Bin left Ma-Haitao's office.

Watching Han Bin's departing figure, Ma Haitao knew this was not an easy problem to solve.

Inside the office of Gao Yuliang, Director of the Provincial Prison Administration Bureau in Handong Province.

Looking at the personal encyclopedia information of Feng Lei, the Party Secretary of Lüzhou City, on the computer monitor, Gao Yuliang took a deep breath.

Having been in this position for a long time, Qi Tongwei had never shown any intention of promoting him to a higher level.

I am well aware that it would be quite difficult to advance to the vice-provincial level from this position.

However, Qi Tongwei showed no intention of shifting his position.

Zheng Gang, formerly the executive deputy director of the police department of Handong Province, has been promoted to the position of vice governor of Handong Province in charge of police affairs.

Unexpectedly, Qi Tongwei didn't ask him to move over there, but instead promoted Comrade Jiang Guangming, the deputy director of the Handong Provincial Police Department, directly.

Gao Yuliang even felt that in Qi Tongwei's heart, she might not be as advantageous as some female cadres, but she couldn't just sit idly by.

Gao Yuliang was initially somewhat hopeful when he saw that there was still a vacancy for the position of vice governor in charge of finance in Handong Province.

Two days ago, Ji Changming from the Handong Provincial Procuratorate was transferred there, and I also found out that the chief procurator of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate was going to be parachuted in this time, so I had no chance again.

What should I do? I can only take two steps: first, move to an important position, and then try to see if I can get into a ministry and become a vice-provincial level official.

I just saw that the Party Secretary of Luzhou City has arrived on time. Isn't this an opportunity?

It seems a bit difficult to talk to Qi Tongwei about my own affairs. Should I ask someone to invite Qi Tongwei out for a meal together and then discuss the matter?

With that thought in mind, Gao Yuliang picked up the phone.

"Hello? Is this Director Sha Ruijin? Hello, this is Gao Yuliang. I'd like to discuss something with you. Is this a convenient time for you?"

Request flowers

Upon hearing Gao Yuliang's voice, Sha Ruijin on the other end became more polite, since he knew that Gao Yuliang was also a member of the Qi family gang.

"Director Yuliang? It's been a long time! I've missed you so much! Do you have any important instructions for me today? Please feel free to give them, and I will do my best to ensure you are not disappointed."

Upon hearing Sha Ruijin's words, Gao Yuliang laughed, knowing that Sha Ruijin didn't consider him an outsider.