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

Chen Hai's words were like a thorn, piercing Hou Liangping's heart.

Hou Liangping lost his appetite for drinking and hastily ended the party after only drinking half a bottle of Moutai.

Hou Liangping lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.

One thing kept replaying in his mind: Zhong Xiaoai's background.

Chen Hai is not the type to talk nonsense, and he would never use Chen Yanshi's name to make up stories.

But Hou Liangping didn't dare to believe it completely.

Firstly, Zhong Xiaoai is too low-key; she's practically just an ordinary passerby.

Secondly, if Zhong Xiaoai really has a powerful background, why doesn't Chen Hai take action against her?

For the sake of brothers? Don't be ridiculous. The officialdom is like a battlefield; even fathers and sons can turn against each other.

The more he thought about it, the more energetic he became, and he was wide awake.

Although Gao Yuliang's power is limited, it is still tangible and visible, while Zhong Xiaoai is different.

Thinking of this, Hou Liangping narrowed his eyes and made a decision.

Fangfang cannot be released.

As for Zhong Xiaoai, he needs to observe her further.

When necessary, you can also take the initiative and test the waters.

……

In the family compound of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, the study of a two-story building was brightly lit.

Liang Lu held a cup of Biluochun tea and gently placed it on the mahogany desk.

"Dad, have some tea."

Liang Qunfeng grunted in agreement, picked up his teacup, and blew away the foam.

"Is it about Qi Tongwei? Just say it."

Liang Lu sat down beside her, hesitated for a moment, and then organized her thoughts.

"Dad...Qi Tongwei is going to support the border regions."

Liang Qunfeng paused in his tea-drinking motion and raised an eyebrow slightly.

Decades of ups and downs in officialdom have long since made his character as unyielding as a mountain.

He was quite surprised to hear Liang Lu's words.

"Didn't you go to see him? Or is he unaware of the situation?"

Liang Lu's face darkened, and her voice sounded somewhat disappointed.

"He went, but he said even if he had to go to the border regions, he wouldn't..."

She didn't say anything more, not because she didn't want to, but because she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Being rejected and ridiculed by someone ten years younger than her was a disgrace to her.

Liang Qunfeng wasn't annoyed; he nodded slightly, his voice even carrying a hint of approval.

"This kid is interesting... He's not very old, but he's got some backbone."

Seeing Liang Lu's worried expression, he patted his beloved daughter's hand and spoke in a much gentler tone.

"Don't worry, he won't leave. Young people are impatient. Let him try to learn his lesson in Yanshan Town, and he'll eventually back down."

Liang Lu hesitated for a moment, then simply nodded.

She didn't know that when Liang Qunfeng said "grind it a bit," he meant "press it to death."

He wanted to crush Qi Tongwei in Yanshan Town, to grind away his pride and break his backbone.

……

Qi Tongwei sent out his self-recommendation letter three days ago, and also spent three days cuddling with Zhong Xiaoai.

For the past three days, he has lived his life like a train journey.

Every day is just non-stop shopping and eating.

He and Zhong Xiaoai explored every corner of the university and tried all kinds of snacks.

Zhong Xiaoai was naturally very happy; she had never seen Qi Tongwei like this before.

Although Qi Tongwei was once full of vigor and brilliance, he was someone you could see but not touch.

Qi Tongwei is different now. He takes her to the movies, feeds her chicken cutlets, and whispers sweet nothings in her ear...

Now, he is not only tangible and relatable, but also very warm.

Qi Tongwei may seem carefree and indulge in romance, but he is actually more anxious than anyone else.

He's been waiting, waiting for the mine he planted to explode!

On the morning of the fourth day, the landmine he planted didn't explode, but the Organization Department came to talk to him.

As soon as the staff member in charge of the interview began to speak, Qi Tongwei's heart sank.

"Comrade Qi Tongwei, after organizational review, you have been assigned to work at the Yanshan Town Government and Judicial Office. Do you have any objections?"

Qi Tongwei sat opposite him, his back ramrod straight.

He spoke slowly, his voice steady and devoid of any emotion.

"I will obey the organization's arrangements."

After a brief pause, he spoke again.

"However, I hope the organization can allow me to go to a more difficult place where I am needed more. I formally submit my application to the organization to support the border regions."

He bowed slightly and handed over the application for the support program in the border areas along with Gao Yuliang's letter of recommendation.

The staff member glanced at him, looking somewhat hesitant.

I've seen plenty of people who refuse to accept assignments, but this is the first time I've seen someone voluntarily request to go to the border regions.

He looked down and flipped through Qi Tongwei's file, then glanced at the application for support of border regions and the letter of recommendation.

After reading the application, he understood why Qi Tongwei wanted to go to the border regions.

Such an outstanding graduate was assigned to Yanshan Town.

Did he offend someone, or did he offend someone he couldn't afford to offend?

The staff member closed the file, adjusted his glasses, and spoke slowly.

"Your situation... is a bit special. Here's what I'll do: I'll report this to my superiors, you can go back and wait for further instructions."

Qi Tongwei didn't press the matter; he stood up, shook hands, and turned to leave.

He knew that the staff in front of him couldn't make the decision, and further discussion would be pointless.

Moreover, the mines he planted haven't detonated yet, so he doesn't need to gamble everything.

……

Today is the day Qi Tongwei organizes the meeting, and it's also the day Zhong Xiaoai talks to her family.

Zhong Xiaoai always speaks with her family alone on the phone, afraid of being seen by her classmates.

This time was no exception. She found a quiet coffee shop and dialed her home phone.

She wasn't using a landline or a mobile phone; she was using a Motorola phone!

When the call connected, she first let her mother know she was safe, and then asked about her father's condition.

She hesitated before speaking, as the call was about to end.

"Mom, I...I'm in a relationship."

On the other end of the phone, Mrs. Zhong seemed a little surprised, then laughed.

"Tell Mom quickly, what kind of talented young man has caught Xiao Ai's eye?"

Zhong Xiaoai blushed and praised Qi Tongwei profusely.

The student council president, the top student in the department, tall and handsome, sunny and charming... she listed everything she could think of.

Finally, she added one more sentence.

"Mom, Tongwei has the country and the people in his heart... just like Dad. Do you know? He actually volunteered to go to the most difficult places in the country!"

On the other end of the phone, Mrs. Zhong didn't say anything, but she sensed something was wrong.

As a relative of a high-ranking official, Mrs. Chung's political sensitivity is exceptionally high.

After giving a few more instructions on safety, Zhong's mother ended the call with Zhong Xiaoai.

After hanging up the phone, Mrs. Zhong pondered for a moment and went to her study.

In the study, Mr. Zhong was wearing his reading glasses and looking at documents.

After listening to his wife's account, he took off his glasses and slowly began to speak.

"That's interesting."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally steady and exuded a powerful aura.

"This kid... he either has the world on his mind, or he has grand ambitions."

Mrs. Zhong nodded and asked in a low voice.

"Should we intervene in the matter of supporting border regions?"

She could detect favoritism in the conversation.

She didn't want her daughter to break up with her boyfriend so soon after finding someone she liked.

Mr. Chung waved his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"No need... Young people need some training. If they're truly talented, they'll be transferred back sooner or later."

He paused slightly, looked at Mrs. Chung, and smiled knowingly.

"Tell the secretariat to transfer the file of this Qi Tongwei to me."

"I also want to see what kind of person can catch my daughter's eye..."

The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

Despite his high-ranking position in the central government, he was also a father.

He'd also worry about whether his own "cabbage" (a metaphor for a beautiful young woman) had been eaten by that pig...