Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

Yes, at this moment, Qi Tongwei was thinking more about her classmate, Xiao Ai.

"Director Qi, these waitresses these days are so clueless. I'll teach her a lesson later," Zhao Xiaohui continued, dropping the bombshell.

Upon hearing this, Gao Xiaoqin burst into tears and grabbed Qi Tongwei's sleeve.

Her eyes were captivating.

Qi Tongwei shook off her hand, took a deep breath, and said, "Miss Zhao, let it go. She's just a waitress. I'm not even bothering with her, so don't take it to heart either."

"Director Qi is so generous." Zhao Xiaohui looked at Gao Xiaoqin again. "What are you still standing there for? Go buy Director Qi a new outfit."

"I'll go right away," Gao Xiaoqin replied meekly.

The next second, Qi Tongwei stopped him, saying, "The clothes are just wet, not broken. You don't need to buy new ones."

"This won't do. We absolutely have to buy a new one."

Before Qi Tongwei could refuse any further, Gao Xiaoqin had already jogged towards the door.

Watching her retreating figure, Qi Tongwei gently shook his head.

why?

Why do I still run into her even though I'm deliberately avoiding her?

"Tongwei, stop looking. She's just a waitress, all clumsy and lacking in manners. When the new clothes arrive, let her try them on. If she's not satisfied, tell her to buy them again."

"Young Master Zhao, it's just a piece of clothing. There's no need to make things difficult for a waiter."

"Hey, don't feel sorry for her. This waitress is named Gao Xiaoqin. She's an orphan and destined to be bullied! If you don't bully her, someone else will!"

Qi Tongwei wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing.

He knew very well that Gao Xiaoqin was the poison that the Zhao siblings had fed him.

The persona they created was one of pitifulness and patheticness.

Almost all men fall for this.

To put it bluntly, it's that damned protective instinct.

If Qi Tongwei had been so overly compassionate, he would have been doomed to eternal damnation today…

Chapter 142 Each Displays Their Unique Abilities

Gao Xiaoqin's appearance stirred a ripple in Qi Tongwei's usually calm heart.

Even though the ripple was quickly suppressed, it still did not escape Zhao Xiaohui's eyes.

She felt there was a chance.

The formal banquet begins.

Zhao Xiaohui first poured Qi Tongwei a glass of red wine, and said casually, "Director Qi, I heard that you also graduated from Handong University?"

Qi Tongwei nodded.

"What a coincidence, I also graduated from Handong University. In fact, I'm your senior."

"Oh, so we're all family." Zhao Ruilong said with a smile, "Then we should all get closer together in the future."

After saying that, he raised his glass.

Qi Tongwei took a small, symbolic sip.

Setting down her wine glass, Zhao Xiaohui said softly, "Director Qi, we're all on the same side. I'd like to ask, what is the purpose of your procuratorate's visit to Luzhou this time?"

"It's definitely not sightseeing."

"That sounds a bit perfunctory, not like someone from our own circle." Zhao Xiaohui continued, "Director Qi, we're all sensible people, there's no need to hide anything. I know you came to Luzhou this time with ZY's will, but then again, Luzhou is a peaceful place, isn't there some misunderstanding from above?"

“Miss Zhao, you should know better than me whether things are calm or not in Luzhou.”

"Hehe, whether things are calm or not is up to you, Director Qi, to decide with a single word."

Zhao Xiaohui stood up. "To be honest, I like dealing with smart people because they can always weigh the pros and cons and make the best choice. I think Director Qi must be a smart person."

"May I ask, what does Miss Zhao mean by 'smart'...?"

“Cognition.” Zhao Xiaohui said seriously, “The world is bustling with people coming and going for profit. Director Qi, just name your price, as long as it’s not too outrageous, we will meet your demands.”

Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette and asked in return, "What price can you offer?"

"One-tenth of the shares in Huilong Mountain Villa."

How much is this?

"At least ten million." Zhao Xiaohui narrowed her eyes and said seriously, "This 10% share is just the Zhao family making friends with you. In the future, in the officialdom of Handong, if the Zhao family has a bowl of rice, you, Director Qi, will definitely have a bowl of porridge!"

"Ten million? That's too hot to handle!"

"There's nothing to be ashamed of. This is Luzhou. No one will know what I took, what I ate, what I drank, or what I did."

"To be able to control everything with one hand?"

"Whether we can control everything depends on whether Director Qi gives us the opportunity." Zhao Xiaohui raised an eyebrow and said, "To be honest, as long as ZY doesn't interfere, the entire officialdom of Luzhou is under the control of our Zhao family. Even the provincial party secretary might not be able to do anything here!"

"Director Qi, I've given you both face and substance, don't be ungrateful!"

Use both soft and hard tactics.

Qi Tongwei wasn't stupid; he sensed the threat in the tone.

He exhaled a smoke ring, facing Zhao Xiaohui, "If I don't give you face today, it will be difficult for me to leave Huilong Manor?"

"Heh..." Zhao Xiaohui sneered, "Director Qi is a smart man and will make the right choice."

"Tongwei, just listen to my second sister, she can't go wrong. In this world, you can't go against money, no matter who you are. Besides, you'll get your share of the benefits if you cooperate with us."

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Zhao Xiaohui called out, and Gao Xiaoqin carefully walked in, holding a clean shirt.

Stop.

She looked at Qi Tongwei with a pitiful expression, "I bought the clothes, let me help you change."

After he finished speaking, the Zhao siblings exchanged a glance.

The two understood each other and went to the door.

Zhao Ruilong said meaningfully, "Director Qi, wasting resources is not a good habit. Let's go out first. Have fun."

Before Qi Tongwei could refuse, the Zhao siblings had already left the private room and closed the door behind them.

Qi Tongwei was about to follow when Gao Xiaoqin stopped him.

"Don't leave."

"What are you going to do?" Qi Tongwei stared at Gao Xiaoqin warily, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Gao Xiaoqin gripped Qi Tongwei's arm, tilting her head back like a wounded cat, "Director Qi, please don't go. If you leave, President Zhao won't let me off the hook, please..."

As she spoke, she began to unbutton the buttons on her chest.

The path that Director Qi once walked appeared before Qi Tongwei once again.

Qi Tongwei simply made a different choice.

He held Gao Xiaoqin's hand down. "Miss Gao, don't be so shameless. You're making things difficult for me too."

"Am I not pretty enough? Can't I arouse your desire..."

“It has nothing to do with being pretty,” Qi Tongwei said. “Miss Gao, I am a public servant and I have a girlfriend. Please have some self-respect.”

Gao Xiaoqin gave a sad smile, "I also want to respect myself, but I have no choice. Director Qi, just give in to me... I'll be obedient, very obedient."

At that moment, Qi Tongwei was lost in thought.

The hardest thing to bear is the affection of a beautiful woman.

Not to mention his past life with Gao Xiaoqin.

There was even a child.

Thoughts are intertwined and confused.

That captivating face drew closer and closer, and you could hear it clearly, even its breathing.

The next second, Qi Tongwei shivered.

He gently pushed Gao Xiaoqin away.

"Miss Gao, you don't need to change your clothes. I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

He then pushed open the door to the private room, ignoring Gao Xiaoqin's attempts to persuade him to stay.

Not surprisingly.

The Zhao siblings were already waiting outside the door.

"What a useless piece of trash." Zhao Xiaohui glanced at Gao Xiaoqin, then looked at Qi Tongwei. "Impressive. He can even reject such a pitiful girl. He's definitely not an ordinary person."

"And then?" Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and asked, "You're not planning to let me go?"