Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

In his previous life, Qi Tongwei felt extremely awkward in the face of their enthusiasm, but things are different now.

Nothing could excite this man anymore.

"No chance of promotion." Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette lightly and said nonchalantly, "At least, I haven't received any news yet."

Chen Hai and Hou Liangping were both taken aback.

The two looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

The last anti-drug operation had a significant impact, reaching even the faculty and students of Handong University.

Qi Tongwei, who solved such a major case and made outstanding contributions while sustaining serious injuries, deserves a promotion; it would be suspicious if he weren't.

Then, as if remembering something, Chen Hai whispered, "Senior, I heard some rumors before. Is it because of Teacher Liang Lu that you can't get promoted?"

"Who did you listen to?"

"That's what everyone's saying on campus. You know that Teacher Liang Lu is from a wealthy family, and her father is a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong. If it weren't for her doing something, I really can't find any reason why you shouldn't be promoted."

"The news came fast."

"Senior, you've tacitly agreed?" Chen Hai gasped, his composure shattered. "Teacher Liang has really gone too far this time. Anti-drug police officers risk their lives for their careers. With her interference, what about the fairness of the law!"

"Fairness?" Hou Liangping shook his head. "Chen Hai, fairness sometimes has to bow down in the face of power."

The atmosphere fell silent instantly.

The sunset glow painted half the sky red.

Seeing Chen Hai sighing, Qi Tongwei patted him on the shoulder, "Why are you more upset than me?"

"How can I not be sad?" Chen Hai said, his head hanging low. "Senior, I know how hard you've worked and how much you've sacrificed, but the achievements you've earned with your life can't even compare to a single sentence from Teacher Liang. I'm not reconciled."

“I’ve accepted it all, so don’t be sad. By the way… is Professor Yuliang here? I’d like to visit him later.”

"I just saw him in the Department of Political Science and Law building."

"it is good."

Qi Tongwei put down his soda bottle, stood up, patted his backside, and looked at the imposing political science and law department teaching building.

In his previous life, Chen Yanshi only remembered hoeing the ground.

Li Dakang only remembers him crying at the grave.

Only Gao Yuliang remembered him as a drug-fighting hero who was shot three times but refused to leave the front lines.

For Qi Tongwei, Gao Yuliang was not only a teacher, but also a guiding light in his career.

"Senior, wait a minute."

Just as Qi Tongwei was walking towards the Department of Political Science and Law teaching building, Hou Liangping caught up with him.

"Is something wrong?"

"Hmm." Hou Liangping nodded. "Aren't we leaving school soon? Tomorrow the school is organizing an autumn outing to Moyou Lake in the city center. Teacher Liang will be going too, so..."

Suddenly, Hou Liangping hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Qi Tongwei had seen this kind of face in his previous life. It was this junior's idea that allowed him to rise rapidly in rank and become Liang Qunfeng's son-in-law.

Then, he was with Zhong Xiaoai and mocked Qi Tongwei for being a kept man.

It hasn't changed at all.

“Senior, sometimes you have to bow your head. You know who Teacher Liang’s father is. If you don’t bow your head to her, you’ll probably be an unknown narcotics officer for the rest of your life.”

"Keep talking."

"There will be a lot of people at Moyou Lake tomorrow. You can take a bouquet of flowers and express your love to Teacher Liang in front of everyone. Only in this way will your career have room for maneuver. Think about it... With so many people there, if you give Teacher Liang face, she certainly won't refuse you. Once she accepts your flowers, everything else will fall into place naturally."

"Monkey, you really care about me!"

"Of course, you've always been the senior I admire most, and I don't want to ruin your career because of one of Teacher Liang's little whims."

Hou Liangping spoke with righteous indignation.

It was this suggestion that led Qi Tongwei, in his previous life, to kneel on the playground of Handong University after much deliberation.

That kneeling incident also led to his appointment as the Director of the Public Security Bureau.

But Qi Tongwei knew that Hou Liangping's reason for helping with the idea was also selfish.

My selfish motive is Zhong Xiaoai.

At this time, Zhong Xiaoai was studying at Handong University in hiding her identity. Others did not know her true identity, but her deskmate Hou Liangping was a clever little devil who guessed early on that she was not simple.

At this time, Hou Liangping had not yet confirmed his relationship with Zhong Xiaoai.

But it won't be long.

Tomorrow, while boating on Moyou Lake, there will be a hero rescuing a damsel in distress. Hou Liangping will drag the drowning Zhong Xiaoai ashore and win her heart by performing artificial respiration.

At this time, because of the escalating drug bust incident involving Qi Tongwei, Zhong Xiaoai really wanted to meet this man.

Hou Liangping's suggestion that Qi Tongwei kneel before Liang Lu was an attempt to completely shatter the image of this anti-drug hero in Zhong Xiaoai's mind.

He did it in his past life.

That kneeling on the playground made Zhong Xiaoai despise Qi Tongwei from the bottom of her heart, even feel contempt for him.

Having been given a second chance at life, Qi Tongwei naturally could not do as Hou Liangping wished, but he did not show any resistance.

He does not show his emotions on his face.

He simply nodded silently, then looked at Hou Liangping meaningfully.

"Monkey, having a junior like you is truly my blessing!"

"Senior, we're all on the same side, don't be shy. I know a flower shop that has really beautiful flowers, I'm sure Teacher Liang Lu will like them."

"Okay, give me the address of the flower shop."

"okay."

As they spoke, Hou Liangping handed over the business card he had prepared beforehand.

Seeing Qi Tongwei put away his business card, he immediately raised his fist to cheer him on, and then scurried away.

After Hou Liangping walked away, Qi Tongwei spat, crumpled the business card in his hand into a ball, and casually threw it into the trash can.

"What a piece of trash."

He muttered something to himself and walked towards the teaching building.

Office of lecturers in the Department of Political Science and Law.

Wearing black-rimmed glasses, Gao Yuliang held a teacup in one hand and a newspaper in the other, exuding a gentle and refined air.

The newspaper contained a detailed account of the previous drug bust, with Qi Tongwei's heroic actions appearing several times in the reports.

Setting down his teacup, Gao Yuliang adjusted his glasses, feeling quite relieved. His judgment had always been excellent, and his expectations of Qi Tongwei were exceptionally high…

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The door opened, and there stood Qi Tongwei.

"Teacher Gao."

"Tongwei, sit down!"

Teachers all like ambitious children, and Gao Yuliang is no exception. The spirited young man in front of him is his most outstanding student, without exception!

Chapter Seven: Without Desire, One is Invincible

"Tongwei, I've read about this drug bust several times in the newspaper. It was incredibly dangerous. It's good that you're young and energetic, but you can't ignore your own safety. Remember, health is the foundation of everything."

"Thank you for your concern, Teacher. I will pay attention in the future."

At this time, Gao Yuliang was still a lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Law at Handong University. Two years later, he would be appointed as the deputy secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Hanzhong Province by Liang Qunfeng, thus entering a broader political arena.

He then rose rapidly in the political arena, becoming the full-time deputy secretary of the Party Committee and secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong Province in just twenty years, a remarkable achievement.

If it weren't for the arrival of Sha Ruijin, he would have naturally become the top leader of Handong, and Qi Tongwei would have also been able to join the department as he wished.

However, there are no "what ifs" in life.

“Tongwei, I’ve heard some rumors about your affair with Liang Lu. If you’ve offended her, your future career may not be smooth.”

"Provoke her?" Qi Tongwei laughed. "We'd rather avoid her than provoke her. But this Teacher Liang is like a leech; we can't shake her off no matter what we do."

"Everything has two sides. Sometimes bad things can turn into good things. Tongwei... are you really not going to consider Liang Lu?"

“I won’t consider it.” Qi Tongwei said without hesitation, “Even if I’m a narcotics officer forever and never get promoted, I will never bow down to Teacher Liang. That’s my bottom line.”

Gao Yuliang was taken aback, feeling that the student in front of him was somewhat unfamiliar.

In the past, Qi Tongwei was overly obsessed with power and career advancement. He would cherish any opportunity to advance, and because of this, he worked harder than anyone else.

The Qi Tongwei before him was much calmer, his eyes also much more composed. It was clear that he still longed for a career in government, but he was far less persistent than before.

In officialdom, one who is free from desires is invincible.

Gao Yuliang smiled with satisfaction.