In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

At this moment, Gao Xiaoqin was unaware of Qi Tongwei's unusual mood. After a moment of hesitation, she gave a disdainful smile.

"Director Qi, I think you've been in the public security system for too long, and you've become a bit sensitive."

Moreover... if I were to go abroad, do you think I could still manage the Shanshui Group as well as I do now?

Even if I'm not the major shareholder behind it, I, Gao Xiaoqin, am now a business celebrity in Handong.

Going abroad to become a public enemy? I can't accept that!

At this point in the conversation, Qi Tongwei had given up hope and was no longer willing to persuade him.

"That's your freedom, but Xiao Feng told her to take the two children and leave Hong Kong for overseas."

"Qi Tongwei, do you think Zhao Ruilong will agree to this? Besides, sending Xiaofeng away would really mean a complete falling out with Zhao Ruilong. I still disagree!"

"You! You won't shed a tear until you see the coffin, fine."

Let's compromise. Xiaofeng can stay abroad for the time being, but remember to prepare the funds and travel documents for her.

If the situation in Handong changes, let her leave immediately.

Gao Xiaoqin did not object to Qi Tongwei's request, which was obviously an admission of consent.

"This card contains the dividends I've received over the years."

"All three hundred million is here. Give that money to Xiaofeng too; she's raising two children alone, it's not easy for her."

Looking at the bank card Qi Tongwei handed her, Gao Xiaoqin began to re-evaluate Qi Tongwei; this was a do-or-die situation.

"Okay, I'll give it to Xiaofeng."

Seeing Gao Xiaoqin accept the bank card, Qi Tongwei finally showed a relieved smile.

"Alright, I've said everything I needed to say. That's enough, I'm going home."

Gao Xiaoqin was taken aback, then casually asked, "Why are you going home? It's so late. Let's go back to Shanshui Manor together. Or do you actually have feelings for Liang Lu?"

Qi Tongwei, who had already walked about ten meters away, stopped after hearing this. He didn't turn around, but said with a sense of relief, "What feelings do I, Qi Tongwei, have? I plan to divorce Liang Lu."

After saying that, Qi Tongwei left the park without giving Gao Xiaoqin a chance to continue speaking, leaving Gao Xiaoqin alone to process the news.

It was already 10 p.m. when I got home.

When Qi Tongwei opened the door, he saw that the living room light was still on, and Liang Lu was sitting quietly on the sofa.

"Qi Tongwei, I think it's time we sat down and had a serious talk."

Liang Lu remained calm, while Qi Tongwei, though somewhat surprised, readily sat opposite her.

"Go ahead and tell me, I'm listening."

Seeing Qi Tongwei's calm demeanor, Liang Lu felt her peace being shattered bit by bit.

After taking a deep breath, Liang Lu spoke.

"Qi Tongwei, you've changed lately. You haven't gone to the Mountain and Water Manor to see Gao Xiaoqin anymore. Similarly, you're colder to me than before. There's no scolding, no communication. We're clearly husband and wife, but how are we any different from strangers now? Tell me!"

Yes, back then, I, Liang Lu, did indeed use my father's power to make you kneel down and marry me.

But if you ask yourself honestly, my father played a huge role in getting you to the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau over the years.

I haven't dared to argue with you all these years because I can't have children, but I've had enough of this life!

Qi Tongwei remained calm after listening.

"Liang Lu, you know I used to really, really hate you? But I don't hate you anymore. Our marriage was just a transaction."

Since it's a transaction, to some extent we both got what we wanted.

Now that you don't want to continue this hypocritical life, let's get a divorce and both of us can be free.

In short, tears welled up in Liang Lu's eyes. Did Liang Lu like Qi Tongwei? Perhaps she did, otherwise she wouldn't have gone to such lengths to have her father suppress him, and then after getting married, she wouldn't have had her father do everything in his power to help him.

Do you want a divorce?

Liang Lu stared intently at Qi Tongwei as she uttered those words, to which Qi Tongwei calmly replied, "Hmm!"

"Okay, see you at the Civil Affairs Bureau at eight o'clock tomorrow morning!"

After saying that, Liang Lu got up and went back to her room. She and her husband had been sleeping in separate rooms for several years.

The next morning, Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu went through the divorce proceedings. Neither of them cared much about the division of property, especially the house. Qi Tongwei didn't want to go back, and neither did Liang Lu, so they decided to sell it without taking anything from each other.

After putting the divorce certificate in his pocket, Qi Tongwei drove to the Provincial Public Security Bureau.

Divorce shouldn't affect his work; Chen Luo told him that yesterday, and he should go to the provincial government today to give a report.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Qi Tongwei had just picked up the documents and was about to go to the provincial government when his phone rang.

"Hey, Secretary Chen!"

The call was from Chen Luo.

"Director Qi, you haven't arrived at the provincial government yet, have you?"

Qi Tongwei replied honestly, "Not yet. Something came up this morning and I was delayed. I'm only now getting the documents and getting ready to go to the provincial government."

"Okay, Director Qi, I'll go with you later. I've already had my secretary make an appointment with Governor Liu."

Hearing this, Qi Tongwei was a little curious, but he didn't ask Chen Luo why he had accompanied him to the provincial government.

After all, it's best not to pry into your boss's affairs.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo began to tidy his clothes in his office. He had long wanted to find an opportunity to meet with Governor Liu and the provincial government, but working in the Political and Legal Affairs Commission made it very difficult to have the opportunity to visit under the guise of work.

Qi Tongwei's report is now very appropriate.

After all, the provincial public security department is directly under the Ministry of Public Security, and the provincial government is in charge of public security within the province.

As the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, he also guides and supervises the work of the Provincial Public Security Department at the Party level.

At 9:40 a.m., Qi Tongwei first went to Chen Luo's office in the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and then Chen Luo took Qi Tongwei to the provincial government building across the street.

Walking down the street, Chen Luo couldn't help but tease Qi Tongwei, noticing his relieved and relaxed demeanor.

"Director Qi, you seem to be in a good mood today."

They say middle-aged people have three great joys: promotion, wealth, and the death of their wives. Anyone who didn't know better would think, "Director Qi, you've become single again!"

Chen Luo was just joking to relieve his boredom, but his words hit the nail on the head, instantly surprising Qi Tongwei.

Then Qi Tongwei took out his green divorce certificate from his pocket and said with a smile, "Secretary Chen, your words are golden. To tell you the truth, what delayed me this morning was to go through the divorce procedures at the Civil Affairs Bureau."

Looking at the green certificate in Qi Tongwei's hand, and then glancing at Qi Tongwei's seemingly genuine expression, Chen Luo shook his head.

"It seems our Public Security Bureau Chief has come to terms with it. But now that you're divorced, your chances of becoming a vice-provincial level official are completely gone. Don't you regret it?"

Qi Tongwei sighed slightly and said, "Secretary Chen, all these years I've been thinking about getting promoted, which is why I haven't chosen to divorce Liang Lu."

"Now, Secretary Chen, you know best that I, Qi Tongwei, have no chance of becoming a vice-provincial level official. Continuing to entangle ourselves without a divorce is really not a good thing."

Chen Luo didn't respond, but Qi Tongwei's silence confirmed his suspicions once again.