Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

As the two were talking, Qi Tongwei had already dialed the number, and a clear waiting tone came from the receiver.

The call was answered after a full half minute of dial tone, and Baimaiti's voice slowly came through.

"Hey, this is Baimaiti... I told you, please don't make things difficult for me anymore..."

"I can't make that decision myself, we have to wait for Secretary Qi to come back..."

Baimaiti's voice was soft, with a hint of helplessness in his calm tone.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking.

"County Magistrate Bai... It's the New Year, who would dare to cause you trouble... Tell me, let me see..."

Upon hearing Qi Tongwei's voice on the other end of the phone, Baimaiti immediately asked in a deep voice.

"Tongwei? Where did you call from? You've gone back to Bianxi...?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette and replied with a smile.

"It won't be that fast... I'm still in Handong... but it'll be soon, I'm preparing to go back these next few days..."

He paused slightly, his voice becoming more serious, and continued to ask.

"What's wrong? What happened in the county? You seem a little impatient..."

Baimaiti didn't hide anything and spoke directly.

"Don't worry about your vacation, everything's fine and under control..."

After saying that, he sighed and remarked with emotion.

"Seriously, I'm really impressed by you... Hey, is your mouth blessed or something...?"

You were absolutely right; Shen Erhe really did set his sights on the Fuyuan mining rights...

Just the day before yesterday, he made a special trip to the county to ask me about the ownership of the Fuyuan Mine...

He said that Huoshaoliang should be developed and managed in a unified manner, and Fuyuan Mine cannot exist as an independent entity...

He rattled off a whole bunch of nonsense to me, but I didn't respond to a word he said..."

After listening to Baimaiti's account, Qi Tongwei frowned slightly and muttered something under his breath.

"This shouldn't be happening... how come they've made a move so quickly..."

His voice wasn't loud, but Baimaiti heard it clearly and immediately asked in a deep voice.

"What are you saying...please speak clearly...what do you mean by 'fast'? Why is it wrong again...?"

He paused slightly before continuing.

"Hey, you don't think I'm bluffing, do you...? Let me tell you, this guy's really stubborn..."

After I turned them away, they started making phone calls non-stop... up to four times in one day..."

Baimaiti kept rambling on and on, but Qi Tongwei, not wanting to waste time, interrupted him.

"What are you talking about... We're in the same group, how could I not trust you..."

I mean, the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources acted much faster than I expected...

I figured it wouldn't be until March at the earliest before any concrete action would be taken...

At this point, Qi Tongwei suddenly had a thought, changed the subject, and continued to ask.

"Oh, right, has Zhao Dehan made any moves? Has the Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources issued a document?"

He's been back for a while now, has he called you yet...?

On the other end of the phone, Baimaiti thought carefully for a moment and answered with great certainty.

"No... Not only did I not receive a call, but neither did Guangran..."

Logically speaking, this kid has been back in Yanjing for over a month now... it's time for an explanation...

The Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources knows Shen Erhe's plan is unfeasible, so why hasn't it made a move...? Strange..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei didn't respond immediately. After a moment's thought, he asked in a deep voice.

"How's it going? Feeling a lot of pressure, huh... What level has Shen Erhe reached now?"

If I can't hold on, I'll rush back... I'll play the good cop, you play the bad cop...

This spoon is easy to deal with. If the two of us work together, he'll be in trouble...

Upon hearing that Qi Tongwei was coming back early, Baimaiti became anxious and immediately spoke up.

"No, that's fine... It's better if you come back a few days later, it would be best to postpone it for a few more days..."

If you don't come back, I can use you as a shield... But if you come back, we'll have to fight to the death...

He paused slightly, then smiled and spoke.

"In the western border region, who can he turn to... only the Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources listens to him..."

He did contact the Planning Commission and the Economic Commission; I received the news almost immediately after he made the call...

Moreover, this spoon is just nonsense; it can't come up with any concrete solutions at all..."

After hearing Baimaiti's words, Qi Tongwei felt a little relieved and smiled as he spoke.

"Then I'll do as you say, okay? I haven't been back in a while, so I'll take a few days off..."

Don't worry, even if things are progressing well, this won't be resolved in a day or two...

Unless there's a major move from higher-ups, it'll take at least a year and a half to finish the negotiations...

After discussing the Fuyuan Mine, the two touched on the progress of several other projects before ending the call.

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei took a deep drag of his cigarette and muttered something under his breath.

"What problem was overlooked...? How could it have been so far in advance..."

Seeing his furrowed brows, Zhong Xiaoai poured him a glass of water and asked softly.

"Is there an emergency in the county? How about we head back to Bianxi this afternoon..."

Anyway, we can come to Shanghai anytime, so there's no rush...

Qi Tongwei took the water glass, glanced at Zhong Xiaoai, and said with a smile.

"What are you saying? You have no faith in your man at all... Your man is Zhuge Liang..."

Regarding Fuyuan's matter, Lao Bai and I had already come up with a solution...

I'll go back later; Baimaiti's side has more room for maneuver..."

After saying that, he stubbed out the cigarette, raised an eyebrow at Zhong Xiaoai, and said with a smile.

"Commander Chung, where should we go first? Give the orders..."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai rolled her eyes at him and said softly with a smile.

"I've seen the Bund at night, now I want to see the Bund's collection of international architecture..."

Stroll around the City God Temple, stroll along Nanjing Road... Since I'm already here, I'm going to see all of Shanghai...

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei gave an exaggerated salute and said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Commander Zhong... Let me lead the way for you..."

After saying that, he pointed forward, took a step, and opened the door to walk out first.

......

That day, the two of them were like two wild horses, completely having a blast.

Taking photos at the collection of international architectural landmarks, offering incense and enjoying snacks at the City God Temple, and shopping on Nanjing Road...

After a day, Zhong Xiaoai had fully experienced the prosperity and vibrant atmosphere of Shanghai.

Qi Tongwei also experienced firsthand the power of women when shopping, and almost became as tired as a donkey.

It wasn't until 7 p.m. that the two of them returned to the Peace Hotel, still feeling quite unsatisfied.

As soon as the two entered the hotel lobby, the head manager came over to greet them and said softly.

"Qi Sheng, Mr. Bao asked you to give him a call... to say he has something to tell you..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei immediately recalled his agreement with A Bao during the day and said with a smile.

"Excuse me, may I use your phone for a moment..."

As soon as the call connected, before A Bao could even speak, Qi Tongwei asked with a smile.

"Mr. Bao, what advice do you have...?"

On the other end of the phone, when Abao saw that it was Qi Tongwei calling, he immediately laughed and complained.

"Oh dear, if you don't come back soon, I'm going to starve to death..."

Where are you? Wait for me in the lobby, I've made all the arrangements, I'll treat you to a welcome dinner tonight..."