Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

"You said."

"Keep an eye on someone for me, and their account. If there are any large sums of money to be transferred overseas, we can consider freezing it."

"That's easy, I'll take care of it."

"Xiao Ai, thank you."

"No need to be so polite with me. By the way, my family might be going to Handong during this period."

Qi Tongwei trembled. "Your family? Who are they? Is there anything I can do for you?"

“My mom and my grandpa,” Zhong Xiaoai said with a smile. “They’re all family. They’re easy to get along with, just like me. Don’t be nervous. We don’t need you to do anything. The main purpose of this trip is to see my uncle. You… can show your face and let them get to know you.”

"Okay." Qi Tongwei agreed, unconsciously swallowing. "I'm not nervous, I'm not nervous."

After hanging up the phone, my palms were sweaty.

Not nervous?

How could that be? This is a son-in-law meeting his mother-in-law! It's no wonder he's nervous.

Since his rebirth, Qi Tongwei has been working out, and coupled with his already upright physique, his overall image is excellent, meeting the standards of most mothers-in-law.

There is one minor issue, to be honest.

That is, being unkempt in one's attire.

The newest clothes he owns were bought for him by Zhong Xiaoai last year when he attended Chen Yang's wedding.

I've been wearing these clothes for a year now.

That year, he didn't buy anything, and even the soles of his shoes were almost worn out.

Of course, we can't blame him.

When I was working at the Ministry of Public Security, I was always on the front lines, and even if I bought new clothes, I couldn't wear them.

Later, when he became the county magistrate, he had more time, but he wanted to keep a low profile, so he didn't buy any new clothes.

Now that he's about to meet his mother-in-law, he's starting to get anxious.

Once I've finished my work, I want to go out.

……

But as soon as they reached the door, they heard Ouyang Qing's angry rebuke and Li Dakang's soothing words.

“I don’t care. As long as the loan is given to Liu Tao, my position as vice president will be secure. You have to sign this contract today, whether you like it or not.”

"Keep your voice down. It's not that I don't want to sign, it's that Qi Tongwei refuses to sign."

"When did you, a county party secretary, have to put up with the attitude of a county head? Today, I only have one question: sign or not? If you don't sign, we're getting a divorce."

"Ouyang Qing, don't force me!"

“I’m forcing you. Also, if we get divorced, I’ll get custody of the children! I’ll also talk to the disciplinary committee about all the good things you’ve done before.”

Are you threatening me again?

"Yes, Li Dakang, I'm only giving you three days. If you don't sign the contract, we'll meet at the Civil Affairs Bureau! And the Discipline Inspection Commission won't let you off the hook either!"

After she finished speaking, the "clack-clack" sound of Ouyang Qing's high heels could be heard.

Qi Tongwei only opened the door after the sound disappeared.

His office and Li Dakang's office were separated by only one wall. At this moment, Li Dakang was holding a contract, his brows furrowed, looking like he was constipated.

"Secretary Dakang, you got a beating from your wife again. In my opinion, you can't spoil women, and you can't spoil Ouyang Qing even more. You should just get a divorce sooner rather than later."

Li Dakang hesitated for two seconds, then walked towards Qi Tongwei, "If I end up separated from my wife and children, it's all your doing. Come on, sign the contract."

"Are you crazy?! Sign it yourself if you want, I won't! And I'm warning you, you'd better not sign it!"

"Tongwei, please save me." Li Dakang said helplessly, "This matter not only involves my wife, but also Secretary Zhao's idea."

"Are you trying to intimidate me with Zhao Lichun?"

“Brother, I know you’re not afraid of Secretary Zhao. But even if you’re not afraid, I am. Just do me a favor and sign the document. We’ll stand together through thick and thin.”

"What 'shared fate'? Li Dakang, I know your true nature all too well. Trying to shift the blame onto me? Dream on!"

"Don't put it so harshly." Li Dakang stopped being pitiful, straightened his back, and became firm. "Qi Tongwei, the public opinion outside is saying that you and Xu Chunfeng are working together to suppress other investors. If this contract isn't signed, the public opinion will continue to escalate. If it gets out of control, don't say your brother didn't warn you."

"Public opinion? You're trying to threaten me!" Qi Tongwei sneered. "Trying to use public opinion to blackmail me? Forget it, I'm not buying it."

All that needs to be said has been said.

Qi Tongwei didn't linger any longer. He called Wang Hua and headed towards the city center.

My goal is to buy, buy, buy.

Make sure you leave a good impression on your mother-in-law.

Li Dakang stood there stunned, remaining silent for a long time before dialing Zhao Lichun's number.

“Secretary Zhao, public opinion is useless against Qi Tongwei; he still refuses to sign. Moreover, Ouyang Qing said that if I don’t sign the contract soon, she will divorce me and expose my dirty secrets to the Discipline Inspection Commission.”

"If he won't sign, then you sign."

Li Dakang was dumbfounded. "But Secretary Zhao, if I sign it and something goes wrong, won't I be the only one to take the blame?"

"There are gains and losses. Besides, it's just a contract. What problems could possibly arise? Even if problems do occur, I can help you sort them out."

Li Dakang did not immediately agree. After taking several deep breaths, he slowly said, "Secretary Zhao, be honest with me, is Liu Tao really a reliable person?"

"Don't worry, nothing serious will happen."

“Okay.” Li Dakang nodded vigorously, as if he had made up his mind. “I’ll take care of it in a bit.”

"Very well, go ahead."

At this point, Li Dakang had no way out, and he didn't even have anyone to take the fall. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and contract the tea plantation to Liu Tao.

As for whether he would be blamed or not, that was no longer his concern.

the other side.

Qi Tongwei leaned back in the passenger seat, humming a tune, completely relaxed.

"Oh, my love, don't worry, I'll only spend my life holding your hand... Oh, my lady, don't fret, when spring comes and the snow fills the tower..."

Wang Hua glanced at him and said, "Boss, what song is this? I've never heard it before!"

"This is my own background music, it's normal that you haven't heard it."

"By the way, boss, have you read the recent newspapers? The provincial propaganda department seems to be very unfriendly to you."

"I know, the guy I asked you to catch before, he's still at the Municipal Public Security Bureau, right?"

“Yes, Zhao Donglai has been watching the whole time, and he’s questioned everyone thoroughly. The other party admitted that he took the photos out of context and did so without permission, and he also confessed to who was behind it!” Wang Hua asked, puzzled, “Actually, as long as we hand over the evidence, the public opinion will fall apart on its own. Should I go and handle it?”

"No rush, let the bullets fly for a while."

Chapter 103 Prison Food is Plenty

For Qi Tongwei, clarifying public opinion is not difficult, in fact, it's very simple.

However, the time is not yet ripe.

He has to wait.

Wait until the fox shows its tail.

Waiting for Li Dakang's final choice.

Before having absolute evidence, remain patient and then deliver a fatal blow.

"Boss, where are we going?"

"Central Department Store, to buy clothes," Qi Tongwei said unhurriedly. "I'll buy a decent outfit, the kind my mother-in-law likes."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hua guessed what was going on. "Boss, you're better than me at work, but you're still a bit naive when it comes to interpersonal relationships."

"Oh ho." Qi Tongwei narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully, "It seems, young comrade, you have a problem with this!"

"It's not an opinion, it's a suggestion."

"Okay, I approve. Tell me your suggestion."

Wang Hua thought for a moment and said, "Your husband must be in a high position of power, and naturally, his family members are no exception. No matter what kind of clothes they wear, they won't be interested in them."

"Then, continue."

"Wear what you wear to work on the same day as what you wear to show your most authentic self."

My truest self?

Qi Tongwei rested his chin on his hand, seemingly lost in thought.

how to say.

What Wang Hua just said does make some sense. Zhong Xiaoai's grandfather, Zhong Chang'an, was a veteran revolutionary, her mother, Gu Jinhua, was the full-time deputy chief prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and her uncle, Gu Jinhua, was a provincial commander. How could such a family, full of influential figures, possibly care about their attire?

On the other hand, you can't dress too shabbily for the first meeting, or it will seem like you don't value the meeting.

Headache.