In name only: In the name of Zhao Mengsheng's son!

He knew more or less about what Hou Liangping had done over the years, but he couldn't say it. They were now seemingly teacher and student, but also brothers-in-law.

Yes, although the actors have changed, the plot remains the same. Hou Liangping has replaced Qi Tongwei and become the brother-in-law of teacher Gao Yuliang!

"Oh, I understand, teacher!"

Qi Tongwei nodded. He was still somewhat afraid of Gao Yuliang, his teacher.

"Let's have dinner at my house. Your teacher, Ms. Wu, isn't home right now, so I..."

Gao Yuliang was about to speak, but before he could finish, Qi Tongwei stood up!

"No, Teacher Gao, I need to talk to the monkey. You eat!"

After saying that, Qi Tongwei walked out. Gao Yuliang shook his head, wondering if Zhao Zhongxin had a mission or something else for coming to Handong this time. He couldn't figure it out, so he could only sigh and go upstairs.

Meanwhile, Qi Tongwei told Hou Liangping the news, and Hou Liangping was also very excited. Although he knew that his rank would be lowered by one provincial party secretary and one executive vice governor, he did not know who they were. It seems that Teacher Gao's information network is still very good!

"Senior, looks like our good days are coming. The Executive Vice Governor plus our teacher, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee—I don't know how we're going to win! This is fucking too easy!"

Hou Liangping was also very excited. He knew how he would lose. He used to look down on Zhao Zhongxin, but after learning about Zhao Zhongxin's identity, he was filled with hatred. He hated himself for not getting along with Zhao Zhongxin back then, and he also hated Zhao Zhongxin for not telling him his identity sooner. That way, he might not have had to marry Liang Lu!

Hou Liangping felt a surge of anger whenever he thought of Liang Lu. Back then, Liang Lu broke him up with his girlfriend Xiao Xue and arranged for him to work at the judicial office!

He went to the small rural judicial office. There were only three of them, including him. The director had a full head of white hair. Hou Liangping felt that this was himself thirty years later!

He originally wanted his family to find a way to get him back, but his father was only a deputy director-level official, while Liang Qunfeng had already reached the third rank in the province. As a deputy director-level official in a small prefecture-level city, wasn't he just an ant? Liang Qunfeng still spoiled Liang Lu!

So, in the end, with no other option, Hou Liangping made a dramatic kneeling gesture, which directly brought forth a Director of the Public Security Bureau. Hou Liangping was experiencing both pain and joy; it could be said that Hou Liangping accepted everything from Qi Tongwei: Liang Lu, the Director of the Public Security Bureau, Gao Xiaoqin! And of course, Zhao Ruilong!

"That's what I was thinking too. How about we invite Hai Zi over for a drink today?"

Qi Tongwei said with a smile, "The four of us were the Four Musketeers of Han University back in the day! We had a very good relationship." That's what he thought, but actually, Zhao Zhongxin and Qi Tongwei were closer, and Chen Hai and Hou Liangping were closer!

"Sure, it's been a while since I've seen Hai Zi!"

Hou Liangping said with a smile, and then the two went to the procuratorate to find Chen Hai. Lu Yike rolled her eyes when she saw Hou Liangping and Qi Tongwei. Mainly because Hou Liangping's reputation in Handong was really bad; he was even more outrageous than Qi Tongwei in the original story! And Hou Liangping still had that frivolous demeanor.

Qi Tongwei is alright, since Li Dakang hasn't revealed the matter of crying at the grave yet! So he's being affected by Hou Liangping's reputation!

"Senior, Monkey, you're here? Since you're already here, what's the meaning of this wine?"

"Hai Zi, my anti-corruption bureau chief, do you know who's coming to our Handong?"

Hou Liangping didn't care at all about the people coming and going at the Anti-Corruption Bureau; he had a wicked smile on his face!

"Who wants to come?"

Chen Hai was a little confused. Who wanted to come?

"Brother Xin is coming! Our senior from university, Brother Xin! He's being transferred to a position in Handong!"

Hou Liangping lit a Cohiba cigar on the spot, gave one to Qi Tongwei and Chen Hai, and sat down casually on the sofa in the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Behind him was a large "No Smoking" sign, which he considered just for show to lower-level employees. Who did he think he was? He didn't even respect Ji Changming, the head of the procuratorate. Don't ask why; Ji Changming was almost retired, and Hou Liangping was only 43. His teacher and brother-in-law were both provincial third-rank officials, and his older brother was about to become a provincial fourth-rank official!

So Hou Liangping really didn't care! Qi Tongwei still didn't dare to ignite Gao Xiba, and Lu Yike next to Chen Hai looked very uncomfortable!

"Hey Hai Zi, Brother Xin is definitely coming, so we were thinking, let's discuss how to welcome him when he arrives. Let's skip the formalities, you know Brother Xin has never liked those things!"

Qi Tongwei said with a smile! Chen Hai also laughed when he heard the two say that Zhao Zhongxin was coming to Handong. Zhao Zhongxin could be said to be his ideal man, cheerful and generous.

"Really? That's great! I never thought we, the Four Musketeers of Han University, would reunite. The last time the four of us met was when you got married, right? Twelve years ago?"

Chen Hai also laughed, but not like Hou Liangping. He had become much more composed, especially after his wife passed away. His deceased wife was his college girlfriend, who died in childbirth. This was a lifelong pain for him. Otherwise, he would have been just like Gao Fangfang, a funny guy. But funny people are often very fragile inside!

"yes!"

Hou Liangping stood up, put his arm around Chen Hai, and then put his arm around Qi Tongwei!

Lu Yike was furious when she saw this and shouted!

"Chen Hai, what about Little Ball? When are you coming back?"

"Okay, that works too. Could you please take my child to his grandparents' place? Thank you so much, I'll treat you to a meal another day!"

Chen Hai turned around and said, wanting to give him a word of advice, but Hou Liangping pulled him away!

Lu Yike cursed under her breath, lamenting her poor choice of friends. She really wanted to punch this beast Hou Liangping to death; Chen Hai would be corrupted by him sooner or later! This Qi Tongwei wasn't a good person either, always hanging out with Hou Liangping, and that so-called "Brother Xin" they were talking about was definitely even worse than Hou Liangping!

The three of them found a place and got very drunk. Hou Liangping was already passed out, and Chen Hai looked at Qi Tongwei and picked up his wine glass!

"Senior, this drink is my apology!"

Qi Tongwei was taken aback when he heard this. He knew what Chen Hai was going to say, but he didn't want to mention it!

"What's there to apologize for? What conflict do we have? Let's drink!"

"No, senior, I've called you brother-in-law for four years, but unfortunately my parents... sigh, this glass is a toast to you, my little brother, to your passionate love story!"

Chen Hai continued, saying that in fact, over the years, Chen Hai had begun to distance himself from Hou Liangping. He couldn't stand what Hou Liangping had done, but after all, they were brothers, so he didn't want to break ties!