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

After breakfast, Qi Tongwei had a very serious talk with the Gao sisters.

The outcome of the conversation surprised Qi Tongwei.

He never expected that the Gao sisters, despite their poor family background, would have such excellent grades.

The two of them have never fallen out of the top three in the entire school.

Qi Tongwei pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.

"So, if I transfer you both to schools in the city, will you be able to keep up?"

The two exchanged a glance and nodded repeatedly, "Yes!"

Seeing that the two answered readily, Qi Tongwei spoke again.

"Then you two have to promise me that you'll definitely get into university."

Upon hearing that Qi Tongwei wanted them to go to university, the two jumped for joy.

"Brother Qi, as long as we can go to university, we'll definitely repay you in the future..."

After this conversation, Qi Tongwei had an idea in mind: these two should continue their studies.

He took out a thousand yuan from his pocket and placed it on the coffee table.

"Xiaoqin, you two will be living in Jingzhou from now on."

"I'm going back to Bianxi after the New Year... You need to plan how you spend this money."

Gao Xiaoqin was taken aback, and her expression became awkward.

"Brother Qi...we don't need that much, fifty yuan a month is enough..."

Qi Tongwei smiled and stuffed the money into her hand.

"Study hard, and eat and dress well too."

After saying that, he ignored the two of them, picked up a handbag, opened the door, and left.

"You two eat lunch by yourselves... Don't forget to buy yourselves a couple of new clothes."

The door closed, and the footsteps faded into the distance.

Gao Xiaoqin clutched the thousand yuan, not moving it for a long time.

Gao Xiaofeng leaned closer and asked in a low voice.

"Sis, why is Brother Qi so good to us?"

Gao Xiaoqin clutched the money tightly and didn't answer.

After leaving the Little Red Building, Qi Tongwei went straight to Handong University.

After settling the Gao sisters in, he went to find Zhong Xiaoai.

In the girls' dormitory of the Department of Political Science and Law at Han University, Zhong Xiaoai sat on the edge of her bed, looking worried.

As the year drew to a close, all her roommates had left, leaving her all alone.

Qi Tongwei hadn't called her for a week, and she felt a little disappointed.

She should have gone home long ago.

But the thought of not being able to have long phone conversations with Qi Tongwei once she got home made her realize she wouldn't be able to do so.

She wanted to make one last phone call to Qi Tongwei before she left.

She was lost in thought when the dormitory supervisor's loud voice rang out in the hallway.

"Zhong Xiaoai, someone's looking for you downstairs!"

Zhong Xiaoai muttered something, grabbed her coat, opened the door, and went downstairs, looking very reluctant.

When she got downstairs, she immediately saw Qi Tongwei at the dormitory entrance.

Zhong Xiaoai was stunned for a moment, then burst into tears.

She ran and threw herself into Qi Tongwei's arms, completely losing her composure.

"You're so naughty... You kept this from me for so long..."

Qi Tongwei felt a pang of sympathy as he looked at Zhong Xiaoai, who resembled a timid wife.

He gently patted her back and whispered words of comfort.

"Don't cry... that's why I came to see you as soon as possible..."

"Honey, I brought you something delicious..."

Zhong Xiaoai ignored him and continued to snuggle in his arms, wiping his face with tears and snot.

Qi Tongwei gave the dormitory supervisor an awkward smile.

"That little girl...is too immature..."

The dormitory supervisor smiled and nodded to Qi Tongwei.

He wore an expression that said, "I've been there, I know."

Qi Tongwei pulled Zhong Xiaoai away.

I took a packet of red dates out of my bag and placed it on the dormitory supervisor's windowsill.

"Auntie, we've been separated for six months..."

"Can I just drop off some snacks at her dorm and then come right back out?"

Most of the students had already left, and the dormitory supervisor was willing to let them go.

She smiled and waved to Qi Tongwei, then turned away to watch TV without saying a word.

Upon arriving at Zhong Xiaoai's dormitory, Qi Tongwei began taking out snacks one by one from his briefcase.

Milk tablets, yogurt, raisins, fist-sized red dates...

It covered the entire bed.

Zhong Xiaoai smiled happily as she watched him take out his money, without stopping him.

Seeing that he stopped taking things out, Zhong Xiaoai found it strange.

"Weren't they all for me? Why are you keeping so many?"

In her heart, everything belonging to Qi Tongwei belonged to her.

Qi Tongwei pinched her nose and spoke with a smile.

"Silly girl, come back now, I need to go see Teacher Gao."

"No matter what, he is still my teacher..."

Zhong Xiaoai pursed her lips and nodded, then suddenly looked up.

"You're leaving as soon as you come in?"

She frowned and quickly grabbed Qi Tongwei, afraid that he would run away.

It had been almost half a year since she last saw Qi Tongwei, and she was truly reluctant to part with him.

I can't bear to part with even a second.

Qi Tongwei patted her hand.

"I'll just take a quick look and come right back. I need to have lunch with you."

Qi Tongwei coaxed her for a long time before Zhong Xiaoai finally let him leave.

After leaving Zhong Xiaoai's dormitory, Qi Tongwei went straight to Gao Yuliang's house.

At this time, Gao Yuliang was not yet qualified to move into the provincial party committee dormitory.

He still lives in the faculty and staff quarters of Han University, in a four-story residential building.

Qi Tongwei had been to this building countless times and knew the way like the back of his hand.

Knock on the door, and Gao Yuliang opened it.

He was greatly surprised to see that it was Qi Tongwei.

"Tongwei!? Weren't you in Bianxi? Why are you back?"

Qi Tongwei answered while changing his shoes.

"I took my family visit leave to come and see you..."

Hearing him say that, Gao Yuliang felt a warmth in his heart.

Of all the students he had taught, only Qi Tongwei visited him every year without fail.

Entering the living room, Gao Fangfang was also there.

Qi Tongwei greeted her with a smile.

"Fangfang, it's been a long time."

Gao Fangfang simply nodded and went into her bedroom.

Qi Tongwei noticed that Gao Fangfang looked somewhat haggard, so he tentatively asked her a question.

"Teacher, what's wrong with Fangfang? She seems unhappy..."

Gao Yuliang's face darkened, and he snorted coldly.

"It's that Hou Liangping again, he broke up with Fangfang..."

Qi Tongwei was taken aback, but immediately understood.

Zhong Xiaoai mentioned on the phone that Hou Liangping had dumped Gao Fangfang.

"Don't worry about her, she's not a child anymore..."

"My mind is still full of love and romance... I can't think straight."

Gao Yuliang poured Qi Tongwei a glass of water, then changed the subject.

"Tongwei! I saw your performance in Bianxi in the internal report."

"You didn't let the teacher down! Well done!"

Qi Tongwei smiled but didn't respond.

He took things out of his briefcase one by one.

"Teacher, I brought you some local specialties from Bianxi..."

"These dates are especially good, you and your wife should eat more..."

Gao Yuliang looked at the food on the coffee table and nodded.

The items aren't expensive; it's the thought that counts.

He reached out and patted Qi Tongwei's hand.

"Good for you, lad. How are you doing? Getting used to things in Bianxi?"

Qi Tongwei grinned.

"At first, you'll have to adjust to the time difference, but you'll get used to it..."

Gao Yuliang nodded and got to the point.

"Hmm, how's it going? What are the chances of staying on after being seconded to the Municipal Party Committee Office?"

Qi Tongwei did not hide anything.

"I've already been assigned to my post; I'll be serving Secretary Wang now..."

Gao Yuliang was taken aback, and his smile became somewhat awkward.

He sized up Qi Tongwei and tentatively asked a question.

"Secretary Wang Quanyou? Your deputy section chief position has been resolved?"

Qi Tongwei nodded, his voice calm.

"Yes, I'm serving Secretary Wang Quanyou. But my deputy section chief position hasn't been secured..."

Gao Yuliang breathed a sigh of relief and was about to say a few words of comfort.

Qi Tongwei spoke again.

"I'm a section chief..."

Gao Yuliang was taken aback again, swallowed hard, and slowly spoke.

"Section Chief? What's your current position?"

Qi Tongwei sighed, somewhat helplessly.

"Oh dear, secretary..."

Gao Yuliang grinned, unsure of what to say.

A 24-year-old section chief, and also the secretary to the municipal party secretary...

Qi Tongwei actually sighed!?

After a long silence, Gao Yuliang suddenly looked up.

"Hey Tongwei, what do you think of my Fangfang?"

Qi Tongwei was taken aback, but then he understood.

He gave a wry smile, a somewhat awkward one.

"Teacher, Zhong Xiaoai and I are dating..."

Gao Yuliang was taken aback, then gave an awkward laugh.

"Oh dear, I'm getting senile... By the way, it's not easy for you to come back, let's organize a class reunion tonight. A welcome-back dinner!"

Seeing Gao Yuliang's resolute attitude, Qi Tongwei readily accepted.

After exchanging a few more words, Qi Tongwei changed the subject.

"Teacher, I have something I'd like to ask you for help with. Do you know if you can help me with that?"

Gao Yuliang was taken aback.

"What is it?"

"I have two fellow villagers who want to transfer to high school in the city..."

Qi Tongwei paused slightly, then added another sentence.

"We're paying the normal tuition fees for temporary enrollment. Do you think you can find a solution?"

Gao Yuliang waved his hand.

"Oh, it's nothing..."

Qi Tongwei was naturally very grateful to Gao Yuliang for agreeing.

After chatting for a while, Qi Tongwei got up to say goodbye.

Gao Yuliang wanted him to stay for lunch, but Qi Tongwei declined with a smile.

"I promised to have lunch with Xiao Ai..."

Gao Yuliang smiled and nodded at him.

"Hey kid... don't forget the party tonight."

Qi Tongwei nodded, took his leave, and departed.