Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

Chapter 160 A person can only rely on themselves

It was already afternoon when I left the hospital.

At the end of December, Handong is like a giant refrigerator, and even the air you breathe smells of ice.

Standing by the roadside, Hou Liangping waved and hailed a taxi. "Senior, are you going back to the procuratorate? Let's go together!"

"You go first, I have something else to do."

"What is it?" Hou Liangping stared with his silly, innocent eyes.

"Are you a curious person? Do I have to tell you everything?"

"Oh," Hou Liangping muttered, sounding a little aggrieved, "I wanted to go back with you so we could share some of the travel expenses."

Qi Tongwei understood his little scheme.

They just don't want to pay the fare.

In this life, Hou Liangping is a real headache for Qi Tongwei.

Such a grown-up, yet his mind is like a child's.

Eat and drink as much as you want.

He acted like a young master after getting paid.

He was generous when donating money, giving all of it to Juanjuan.

He didn't keep a single penny on him.

When they ran out of money, they just relied on Qi Tongwei.

If this trend continues, I reckon he'll be relying on Qi Tongwei to provide the bride price when he gets married in the future.

Of course, now that Qi Tongwei has money, he doesn't care about a few measly coins.

But people can only rely on themselves.

Rather than endless help, he hoped that Hou Liangping could grow up on his own.

"Monkey, I just borrowed money from you, and you're broke again?"

Hou Liangping took out his wallet and counted, "I bought Juanjuan a schoolbag and winter clothes, and I have 93 yuan and 50 cents left."

"Ninety-something yuan, that's enough to last you until payday."

“Not enough.” Hou Liangping counted on his fingers: “Senior, think about it, we still get paid every twenty days. If I spend five yuan a day, it will cost a hundred yuan.”

"You eat, drink, and stay at the procuratorate... so why are you spending money?"

"Cola and late-night snacks both cost money," Hou Liangping said matter-of-factly. "Sometimes, Chen Hai will also ask me to drink, and then I'll have to pay for a taxi."

Can't I take the bus?

"We drink at night, there's no public transportation." Hou Liangping continued, "Senior, how about you lend me another two hundred? I'll pay you back when I get my salary."

Do you remember how much money you owe me in total?

"I don't remember." Hou Liangping shook his head. "It wasn't a thousand, it was twelve thousand, something like that."

"One thousand four hundred and fifty, you idiot."

This amount of money is almost equivalent to three months' salary for Hou Liangping.

He felt embarrassed to lend the money again.

He waved his hand, embarrassed, and said, "Senior, never mind, I'll go back to the procuratorate first."

"Wait a minute." Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and took out another two hundred yuan. "Save your money. I'm not your father. If I'm no longer in Handong, who will take care of you?"

"If not in Handong, where are you going?" Hou Liangping asked nervously. "Are you getting promoted again? I'll go with you!"

"No, I was just saying, it's not confirmed yet!" Qi Tongwei cautioned, "You're not Chen Hai, and you don't have a father like Chen Yanshi. Be careful with your spending, save some money for your wedding, understand?"

"Oh."

Hou Liangping nodded obediently, "Then I'm leaving, senior."

"Go away, go away, just looking at you annoys me."

After seeing Hou Liangping off, Qi Tongwei glanced down at the time.

……

Four p.m.

In winter, the sun sets early, and on a cloudy day, by four o'clock, you can already see the shadows of night.

Without lingering, Qi Tongwei glanced at the 'teahouse' across the street and walked straight over.

Although it's called a teahouse, this place is more like a private club.

A club for chatting.

Because it's not far from the provincial party committee building, many business and political figures come here to discuss official business.

The environment is elegant and the confidentiality is good.

Upon entering the teahouse, we were led by a waiter to a small private room on the second floor after turning two corners.

Gu Jinhua was already waiting.

"Aunt Gu, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"We agreed on 4:30, but it's only 4:15 now. We're both early." Gu Jinhua smiled. "What would you like to drink? My treat?"

"This is Handong, let me do it." Qi Tongwei turned to the waiter and asked, "Do you have any local white tea?"

"Have."

"Then bring me a pot."

"Hold on."

After the waiter left, Qi Tongwei politely said, "Aunt Gu, the local white tea is usually produced in our village. You must try it; the taste is absolutely fragrant."

Gu Jinhua nodded. "Xiao Ai mentioned that your white tea is very special and quite famous. It has already been sold nationwide by Chunfeng Agricultural Trade Company. If I remember correctly, you were the one who brought that agricultural trade company here, right?"

"Yes, Xu Chunfeng, the owner of Chunfeng Agricultural Trade Company, is a great talent, and we have always kept in touch."

"If you do a good job in law and order, you'll also be good at the economy. Xiao Ai was right to have chosen you."

"Aunt Gu, you flatter me. Meeting Xiao Ai is the greatest blessing of my life."

"..."

Just as the two were talking, the waiter brought the brewed white tea to the table.

Qi Tongwei poured Gu Jinhua a glass that was about seven-tenths full.

"Have a taste."

Gu Jinhua picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and nodded vigorously. "It has a refreshing aroma, a slightly bitter aftertaste, and leaves you wanting more. It's a good tea."

Setting down her teacup, Gu Jinhua continued, "Tongwei, your performance at the hearing today truly shocked me. If I remember correctly, this was your first time participating in a debate. Your rhythm and presence were just right. If you continue to work in the political and legal field, your future is limitless."

Qi Tongwei was stunned for a moment.

He understood Gu Jinjin's feelings.

This gives him multiple options.

If you don't want to suffer in Shaanxi and Gansu, then stay and work in the political and legal system. As long as Gu Jinhua is willing to mentor you, you can become a secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission when you reach Liang Qunfeng's age.

Without much thought, Qi Tongwei said, "Aunt Gu, I've made up my mind. I'll go to Shaanxi and Gansu after the New Year."

“It’s tough there,” Gu Jinhua said with a touch of heartache. “Xiao Ai went there to teach, and every time she came back, her face was sunburned and peeling, and that was only for a month. If you go to Shaanxi and Gansu, it will take at least one to two years. Can you endure that hardship?”

When Gu Jinhua said this, she sounded more like a mother.

Qi Tongwei felt both warm and bittersweet.

how to say.

His mother died young, and now his father has passed away as well, leaving him all alone.

Fortunately, he met Zhong Xiaoai.

They encountered the Zhong family.

Gu Jinhua's caring words reminded him of his mother, which felt so warm and comforting.

"Aunt Gu, I appreciate your kindness."

"A good man's ambition lies in all directions."

"I also want to work in the places where Xiao Ai taught and change the lives of the people there."

"It may be a bit tough, but I'm not afraid of hardship."

“If Xiao Ai can go there to teach, I can go there to work too, believe me.”

"I believe you." Gu Jinhua stopped insisting. "How about this, before we go to Shaanxi and Gansu, if you have any recommendations for someone, I can suggest it to the higher-ups in advance. After all, if you want to change a place, your power alone is too small."

Qi Tongwei nodded.