A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

“Our family is different from other families. From a young age, my father liked to instill those idealistic ideas in me. I used to admire him and longed for the kind of life he described, until later I realized that my father had flaws. He just liked to use a perfect facade to cover up his flaws. For example, he demanded that I be selfless, put my younger brother first, and give up inheriting the estate. But he never did any of those things.”

Qi Tongwei listened quietly, thinking of himself in the drama.

Thinking back to that time, I felt so weak, and my life was ruined by a single casual remark from Liang Lu's father.

He couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

Inside the police station of Handong Province, Han Ming was still in his office.

At this moment, Jiang Guangming and Shi Luo walked in.

"Captain Han has closed the net. We have successfully arrested the plumber, Li Dagou, and he has confessed to his crimes without reservation! He used his position as a plumber to steal the female homeowner's personal clothing, and when the homeowner returned and discovered it, he acted impulsively and did something wrong."

Han Ming looked at Jiang Guangming and Shi Luo with a surprised expression.

"What?! It really was done by a plumber? And his name really is Li Dagou?"

Jiang Guangming smiled and nodded.

"Well? I told you long ago that our Director Qi is no ordinary person, and you still didn't believe me?"

Han Ming's face turned pale. After thinking for a moment, he said...

"Impossible! It's just a coincidence. Let me tell you, although the probability of this kind of thing is not high, who can say that coincidences won't happen?"

Upon hearing Han Ming's words, Shi Luo curled his lip.

"Can coincidences reveal a criminal's characteristics, occupation, name, or even motive?"

"Didn't I tell you? The probability may be low, but coincidences do exist!"

As Han Ming spoke, he waved for the two to leave.

Seeing this, Jiang Guangming muttered something as he walked out.

"Whether you submit or not is none of my business, but I'm going to lose these legs... This is what people mean by being both painful and pleasurable."

After leaving Han Ming's office, Shi Luo looked at Jiang Guangming with a puzzled expression.

"Sis, what are you muttering about? What happiness? What weak legs?"

Upon hearing Shi Luo's words, Jiang Guangming's face instantly turned red.

"You unlucky kid, how did you manage to compile such a perfect list of keywords?"

"what?"

"What's it to you!"

As Jiang Guangming spoke, he deliberately rolled his eyes at Shi Luo.

"Sister, although I don't know what you're talking about, I feel it must be related to Director Qi!"

"Why? How do you know what I said is related to Director Qi?"

"I remember you said something before, about Gu Jiming's incident, you said..."

"What did he say?"

Before Shi Luo could finish speaking, Jiang Guangming stormed off.

Shi Luo stood there, his eyes filled with shock.

"No way? I heard Director Qi is already married, to his beautiful and wealthy junior from college. And Sister Jiang, she really became... you know... really?!"

Shortly after Qi Tongwei took office as deputy director, he guided the provincial criminal investigation team and the anti-drug team to complete two important tasks.

In particular, that criminal case was portrayed as something out of a mystery.

Because it was already quite remarkable, the Criminal Investigation Division solved a seemingly very complex criminal case in less than a week from the time the crime was discovered to the time it was closed.

At the provincial department's leadership meeting, Pan Yue gave special praise to Qi Tongwei.

"Comrade Qi Tongwei has only been in his new position for a short time, yet he has already made such a significant contribution. This demonstrates his outstanding work ability. All of us should learn from Comrade Qi Tongwei!"

To be honest, Pan Yue really wanted to join the department.

He saw how outstanding the person he had been meant to nurture was now.

That undoubtedly reduces the difficulty of getting into the department.

After arriving at the provincial department, Qi Tongwei first eradicated the drug manufacturing sites and then solved difficult cases.

Pan Yue's words were not only because he was happy and wanted to curry favor with Qi Tongwei, but also because they were the truth.

However, the other deputy directors present were all quite old.

How old is Qi Tongwei?

Therefore, in the eyes of others, Pan Yue's words were a little harsh.

At this moment, Liu Jianhua, the deputy director in charge of public security and traffic, did not look too pleased.

"Director Pan, I admit that Comrade Tongwei is indeed very outstanding! But is it a bit much to ask us all to learn from a young comrade like Tongwei?"

Chapter Forty-Eight: I, Hou Liangping, Will Eat a Puppy's Rice Even If It's Hard

Hearing this, Liu Yuyan, who was standing next to him, smiled.

“Before I became the deputy director, I also worked as a policeman for a few years. I still have several bullet casings stuck in my body. Over the years, Director Pan, you have never called on anyone to learn from me.”

After saying these words, Liu Yuyan smiled, as if he were joking.

Qi Tongwei understood what everyone was saying.

Because of my limited experience, I am bound to be misunderstood and envied.

Pan Yue listened to everyone's words, but his expression remained calm.

"Tongwei's initiative in discovering clues and resolving the situation in Guyingling has indeed solved a major problem for the local people. And in that previous criminal case, Tongwei, with his superb investigative experience, quickly identified the target and easily apprehended the perpetrator. We must acknowledge these achievements. Moreover, not everyone here can do what he did. For one, I can't find a drug manufacturing ring's hideout on my own, nor can I confirm a criminal's detailed physical characteristics based solely on a report. What do you all think?"

After hearing Pan Yue's words, everyone's faces fell, and they didn't know what to say.

Because everyone knows very well that Director Pan and Qi Tongwei are in cahoots.

Qi Tongwei was someone Pan Yue obtained from the Provincial Procuratorate; nobody knew Qi Tongwei's background.

Everyone initially thought Qi Tongwei's background was Chen Yanshi, but now it seems that the Provincial Police Department was the first unit to want Qi Tongwei.

Moreover, they offered the same treatment as a section chief from the very beginning.

People gradually began to realize that Pan Yue was Qi Tongwei's backer.

However, Pan Yue didn't care about any of that, since he saw that no one was objecting anymore.

He continued.

"Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me. Therefore, we should learn more from our capable and contributing comrades, instead of relying on our seniority. Our comrades should always strive to improve themselves. So, starting with me, I will learn from Comrade Qi Tongwei!"

After Pan Yue finished speaking, there were no more dissenting voices in the audience.

Although everyone was very unhappy.

Because Qi Tongwei solved one or two cases, Pan Yue put him at the forefront and called on everyone to learn from him.

This is clearly a gradual process of building prestige for Qi Tongwei, so that one day he can stand ahead of everyone else.

This made everyone think Qi Tongwei was outstanding, so they didn't say much.

Inside the campus of Handong University, Hou Liangping looked at Chen Hai with a helpless expression.

"I clearly got the most votes in this student council president election, why can't I be elected?"

Chen Hai sighed deeply.

"Sigh~! What else could it be? Teacher Liang is unhappy with this result, it's that simple."

"Is Liang Lu completely lawless? She likes me, but I don't like her, so she can do whatever she wants?"

"Monkey, Zhong Xiaoai is already married. I heard it's to one of our alumni. What are you still thinking about? You need to start over."

"Chen Hai, do you mean I should be with Liang Lu because of our current adversity?"

“My father-in-law has already fallen from power, so my life is basically over. Your family isn't exactly poor, but we don't have any major connections either. Now, Teacher Liang is right in front of you. Monkey, one thought can lead to heaven, and the other to hell!”

"But she wants me to kneel down and propose to her in front of everyone at school. Chen Hai, if I do that, what status will I have at home?!"

Upon hearing Hou Liangping's words, Chen Hai's mouth dropped open.

"Well, kid, I always thought you were resentful because Liang Lu couldn't get pregnant. Turns out, you were thinking about living off her?"

"So what if I'm a kept man? I'm a man over 1.8 meters tall, you know! I have my pride too!"

"Monkey, wait a minute. So you're saying you've already accepted being with Teacher Liang, but you haven't really thought about the formalities yet, right?"

Hou Liangping smiled after hearing Chen Hai's words.

"To tell you the truth, the reason I pursued Zhong Xiaoai was because I heard her father was a big shot in Beijing. Although I don't know the specifics of her family situation. But, Chen Hai, do you know?"

"What do you know?"

"On the first day of school, I happened to be helping Zhong Xiaoai with her luggage, and I admit I did think she was pretty. Who knew she would arrive in a minivan, a black Audi. Then at dinner, I saw our school principal walk up to Zhong Xiaoai with a humble expression and tell her to let him know if she needed anything at school. Listen to Chen Hai, he didn't even come to him with anything, he just gave her instructions."

"Damn! So after all this time, you and Zhong Xiaoai don't have any feelings for each other? You're just drinking here every day because you're heartbroken that you've ruined your future?"

"Chen Hai, let me tell you, everyone living in this world has to think about themselves. If a person doesn't look out for themselves, they'll be doomed!"

"Now that Professor Gao and Senior Qi Tongwei have both embarked on their political careers, if you encounter them making mistakes in the future, would you take them down to save your own future?"

"Chen Hai, the world isn't what you think. If I don't arrest them, someone else will. I might as well do it myself!"

"But you weren't necessarily clean before you took that position. For example, you went to live off our Teacher Liang; how clean could that be?"

Hou Liangping smiled.

"I know myself very well, and I have my bottom line!"

As he spoke, Hou Liangping stood up, picked up the washbasin, and walked towards the bathroom.

Seeing this, Chen Hai called out from behind Hou Liangping.

"Monkey, isn't this a double standard? And are you going to kneel before Teacher Liang Lu or not?"

Hou Liangping seemed not to have heard Chen Hai's words, and turned his back on Chen Hai with the washbasin in hand, leaving Chen Hai to figure it out for himself.

In Qi Tongwei's office at the Handong Provincial Police Department, a knock suddenly came at the door.

"Tongwei is fine now. It's been almost a day, and I can't even stand up anymore."