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

"You mean... you want me to agree that Li Kangjian embezzled funds? Do you think they'd believe that?"

Sha Ruijin thought for a moment and then said directly!

"Yes, whether you believe it or not depends on your acting skills, Secretary Sha, haha, so let's just treat this as giving Li Kangjian a long vacation! Take it slow!"

Zhao Zhongxin said with a smile.

"Alright, gentlemen, have some tea. This is Da Hong Pao from the mother tree!"

Sha Ruijin laughed! Zhao Zhongxin thought about it and realized that Qi Tongwei's change was quite good; the position of deputy director of the public security department was somewhat of a liability for him!

"Secretary Sha, I'd like to recommend someone to you! Sun Liancheng, the district head of Guangming District, is somewhat lazy in his duties. I think the Guangming Peak project needs a strong and capable cadre to oversee it."

Upon hearing Zhao Zhongxin's words, Sha Ruijin knew who he was going to recommend!

"You mean Qi Tongwei?"

"That's right. Although Qi Tongwei has made some minor moves over the years, he hasn't done anything truly heinous! Besides, he's been the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau for nine years; it's time for a promotion!"

Upon hearing Zhao Zhongxin's words, Gao Yuliang's eyes lit up. Qi Tongwei, who had rediscovered himself, was indeed worth it. Sha Ruijin thought for a moment and said!

"Sure, the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee meeting is in three days. All we need is for the three of us to agree!"

Sha Ruijin originally regarded Zhao Zhongxin as a colleague. Governor Liu had one month left before his retirement, and although Zhao Zhongxin was not old enough, he could serve as the acting governor. The three of them would become the future trio!

Meanwhile, after the three finished talking, Gao Yuliang and Zhao Zhongxin left together. They divided the task of making phone calls, with Zhao Zhongxin calling Li Kangjian!

Gao Yuliang called Qi Tongwei!

"Kang Jian, just think of this as a short vacation. I've already taken care of everything. Just act convincingly, give the impression that you're about to leave Handong! Remember, this is top secret, don't tell anyone!"

Li Kangjian was quite happy. As long as the lead hadn't gone cold, how could he not know whether the man had embezzled or not? He nodded.

"I understand, senior. I'll cooperate with them and play the role of an incompetent husband—ugh, ugh, a coward, right? I will!"

The phrase "incompetent husband" made Zhao Zhongxin's lips twitch. Dude, you have this kind of hobby? You like watching these kinds of dramas?

Meanwhile, Gao Yuliang called Qi Tongwei, who was at home with his parents, wife, and children. Ever since he refused to participate in the gang rape case and even personally arrested those fellow villagers, the villagers had been cursing him and his parents. So Qi Tongwei simply brought his parents to live with him, and suddenly everything was peaceful!

For so many years, he had never felt so relaxed and at ease. Without his parents and their affairs, he felt that even the air smelled sweet.

He didn't hear Gao Yuliang's first call until Gao Yuliang made his second call!

"Teacher Gao, what's wrong? I didn't hear your call just now!"

Qi Tongwei answered the phone and said with a smile!

"What's wrong? You're a deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, responsible for maintaining social order. I, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, tried to call you immediately but couldn't get through. What do you mean, 'what's wrong'?"

Gao Yuliang was in a good mood and also wanted to tease Qi Tongwei! So he spoke in a stiff tone!

"Gao, Secretary Yuliang, has something happened? I'm going to the Public Security Bureau right away!"

Hearing this tone, Qi Tongwei was startled and quickly said something. Gao Yuliang chuckled to himself, continuing to tease him!

"Something big has happened. You can no longer serve as the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau."

Upon hearing Gao Yuliang's words, Qi Tongwei nearly collapsed to the ground, stammering as he spoke.

"Teacher Gao, I didn't do anything wrong! I've been... I... I!"

Qi Tongwei was in a real hurry. Gao Yuliang suddenly laughed when he heard Qi Tongwei's tone!

"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. The organization is going to give you more responsibilities. Xiao Xin personally recommended you! Vice Mayor of Jingzhou City, and Party Secretary of Guangming District!"

Qi Tongwei was stunned when he heard this!

"Teacher, what did you say? I mean I've been promoted? To the rank of director-general? Or the district party secretary? And I'm no longer in the public security, procuratorate, or judicial system?"

"Yes, your brother Xin mentioned it to Sha Ruijin. You should know the difference between block-type and line-type positions. It was only because Xiao Xin brought it up that it happened; otherwise, you know it would be absolutely impossible!"

Upon hearing Gao Yuliang's words, Qi Tongwei suddenly remembered that more than 20 years ago, at the freshman registration office of Handong University, he had simply stepped forward to help Zhao Zhongxin carry his things. He never expected that this friendship would last until now! Four years of cross-country running with heavy loads, and more than a decade of correspondence!

"Are you listening, Tongwei?"

Gao Yuliang waited for a while without any sound, then checked his phone to see if Qi Tongwei had hung up.

"I'm here, I'm with the teacher. I don't know what to say, I'm so, so excited!"

Qi Tongwei is not the Qi Tongwei in the original novel. He started earlier than Hou Liangping. When he was the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, Hou Liangping was only a deputy section chief. In the end, Hou Liangping became his superior! How could he not be envious? But he had no right to say anything. It was already a great favor that Teacher Gao was able to promote him to this point. Now, the nine-year seal has finally been broken!

"Why are you getting so excited? Don't say anything yet. These kinds of opportunities don't come often, Tongwei. You need to live up to Xiaoxin's help! Besides, you're one of my best students!"

Gao Yuliang never hesitated to praise Qi Tongwei, and he had seen the changes in Qi Tongwei over the past few months!

"Thank you, teacher!"

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei's hands were shaking. He had been waiting for this main hall for far too long, but he quickly came to his senses!

"Stop howling! This is Li Dakang's territory in Jingzhou! Li Dakang is my enemy, and he said I was crying at his grave! Does Brother Xin want me to replace Li Dakang? This task is too difficult!"

Qi Tongwei was counting on his fingers! Li Dakang was ninth in the provincial party committee, a vice-ministerial level official. He himself was currently a department-level official, and he would have to first become a vice-ministerial level official, and then a provincial party committee official. After calculating for a while, Qi Tongwei realized that he couldn't do it, he simply couldn't do it, because by the time he got there, Li Dakang would either be a ministerial level official or retired! There was no way he could catch up!

Qi Tongwei was overthinking it. Zhao Zhongxin didn't consider Li Dakang an opponent at all, and Li Dakang didn't need him to deal with him; he would ruin himself! He would do anything for political achievements!

The reason Qi Tongwei was promoted was to reap the benefits of Guangming Peak. Moreover, Sun Liancheng was indeed lazy in his duties and couldn't withstand investigation. Once investigated, it was found that the organization still owed him sixty! However, Sun Liancheng can be said to be the best cadre among the people. He is not corrupt and does not shirk his responsibilities. Such a person dares to slam his fist on the table and shout at anyone!

This kind of person is perfect for working with Qi Tongwei, because there will be no power struggles between them. He can't wait for you to take over his job!

(Chapter 2 today, Chapter 3 will be released at noon! Godfathers, get ready!)