Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

Li Dakang blushed to the roots of his ears, speechless, and could only turn and leave...

Chapter 177 The All-Powerful Qi Tongwei

Six p.m.

When Qi Tongwei arrived at the dormitory exhausted, Hou Liangping had already prepared the meal and kept it warm in a pot to keep it cold.

"Monkey, you didn't take any kickbacks, did you?"

"I swear to God I didn't."

"No need to swear, I believe you!" After thinking for a moment, he added, "By the way, did Li Dakang come here?"

"Yeah, he wanted to freeload a meal, but I chased him away."

"No wonder his face was even uglier than pig liver."

"That bastard owes money and doesn't pay it back, yet he still wants to freeload. His skin is thicker than a city wall."

"Isn't it the same for you?"

"Of course I'm different. I did the work; I cooked all the dishes!"

"Yes, you're amazing."

Qi Tongwei gave a perfunctory reply and glanced down at his watch.

Then we went outside.

Just as I lit a cigarette, an old Santana drove up through the dust.

Qi Tongwei knew that the person in question had arrived.

The car stopped.

The driver opened the door, and Cai Miao and Zhang Yiwen got out one after the other.

After getting off the bus, Cai Miao walked towards Qi Tongwei with a smile almost without pausing.

"Secretary Qi, you are even younger and more handsome in person than in the newspaper!"

"Minister Cai, you flatter me."

The moment the two shook hands, Qi Tongwei knew that this meal was well worth the invitation.

Observing people's expressions and moods is his forte.

From the moment she got off the bus, Cai Miao was very proactive, and there was a hint of desire in her eyes. Under such circumstances, she must have something to ask of her.

If a deputy director-general asks a division chief for a favor, they must exchange favors of equal value.

Of course, this kind of behavior is not good.

But that's just how it is. To change Yanyuan County and make it prosperous, some special methods must be used.

As long as the bottom line isn't crossed, everything is negotiable.

After exchanging pleasantries, Qi Tongwei invited Cai Miao into the house and also asked Zhang Yiwen to stay.

Hou Liangping served the dishes.

He poured a glass of wine for Qi Tongwei and Cai Miao, and then poured himself a glass of cola.

After thinking for a moment, he looked at Zhang Yiwen again: "Do you want a Coke?"

"drink."

"Ok."

Although Hou Liangping felt a little sorry for her, he still filled Zhang Yiwen's glass with a Coke.

In early June, the sounds of cicadas and frogs rise and fall in Shaanxi and Gansu.

Cai Miao picked up her wine glass and clinked it with Qi Tongwei's.

Both of them drank it all in one gulp.

Then they started chatting casually.

It was like going through a formality, exchanging pleasantries, asking trivial questions, and talking about things that were neither here nor there.

That’s how officialdom works.

Preparing the groundwork is very important.

Once the atmosphere is set, it's time to get down to business.

"Secretary Qi, I heard you're from Handong?"

"Hmm." Qi Tongwei nodded. "He worked in the political and legal system and the economy in Handong. In just two years, he was promoted from a clerk to a section chief! This trip to Shaanxi and Gansu is also at the behest of his superiors. After gaining some experience, he will probably rise rapidly in his career!"

Qi Tongwei set his tone very high.

The character was also very well-developed.

He wanted to tell Cai Miao that he had connections and that everyone should cooperate.

Of course, he himself doesn't like to show off.

But at this moment, you can't afford not to show off.

If we follow the established procedures and work diligently, even if it takes two years, or even ten years, it may not be possible to develop Yanyuan County.

Qi Tongwei started his tune high.

Cai Miao held the wine glass very low.

He was humble in his actions and posture.

"Secretary Qi, if I may ask, what is your relationship with Secretary Xiao Hongyun?"

"It's not a big deal. When I was working in the political and legal system, I was asked by my superiors to investigate him."

With a single, casual remark, he nearly shattered Cai Miao's Dao heart!

Is Xiao Hongyun being investigated?

That's the top official of Handong Province, the parent official of 7000 million people, the minister who guards this region!

Who can investigate him?

Only ZY!

Cai Miao could hardly believe it.

The county party secretary in front of me is young, but when he speaks, each sentence is more explosive than the last.

Anyone who didn't know better would definitely think he was bragging.

But he saw it in the Jingzhou Daily; Xiao Hongyun had indeed stood up for him. If they weren't particularly close, then Xiao Hongyun must have something on him.

The power hidden behind someone who can investigate Xiao Hongyun is chilling to even think about.

"Minister Cai, don't just stand there, let's drink!"

"Let's drink, let's drink." Cai Miao's hand holding the glass went lower and lower, almost touching the table.

This is exactly the effect Qi Tongwei wanted.

"Minister Cai, I'm not trying to be mean, but Shaanxi and Gansu are really poor. There isn't even a decent investor here. If the higher-ups ask about this, I really won't be able to report it."

The hook has been lowered.

It's up to you whether you eat it or not.

Without a second thought, Cai Miao immediately took the bait.

"Secretary Qi, to be honest, I used to be Secretary Xiao's secretary, and you two are acquaintances, so we're all on the same side..."

Cai Miao glanced at Hou Liangping and Zhang Yiwen, but didn't continue.

Qi Tongwei understood immediately.

“Minister Cai, everyone dining here is an insider.” Qi Tongwei took out a cigarette and offered it to everyone, even Zhang Yiwen, a young woman. “In officialdom, it’s all about mutual help and resource sharing! I’m here in Yanyuan County to develop the economy! If Minister Cai has any good investors to recommend, feel free to speak up! Don’t worry, I will never let you suffer any losses.”

Having said that, Cai Miao didn't hold back anymore.

“Investor, I do have one here. He runs a steel mill. The owner’s surname is Lu, and his name is Lu Wansan. He’s quite powerful, and we have a good relationship.”

"Originally, I wanted to introduce this Mr. Lu to the neighboring county. Now that Secretary Qi is here, we should keep the good stuff in the family and I can help make the match."

"Of course, I can only act as a go-between. You two will have to discuss the specifics yourselves. When it comes to making a final decision, it will still need to be approved by the city."

"Things aren't easy for the banks either!"

Whether or not Secretary Qi can take on this lucrative opportunity depends on his ability.

Even when the meat is right in front of you, it's not easy to eat it.

Building a steel plant is no small matter; the county's approval isn't enough, and once it reaches a certain size, the city's approval is also required.

If you want to get a loan, you also need to cooperate with the investors to find a bank to lend to you.

Both are indispensable.

This is also the most difficult aspect of managing the economy.