Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

Qi Tongwei didn't want to talk to him anymore, so he threw his cigarette butt into the ashtray and prepared to leave.

They walked halfway and then turned back.

He narrowed his eyes and said with utmost seriousness, "County Magistrate Fang Jue's food poisoning really has nothing to do with you?"

"This has absolutely nothing to do with me!"

Qi Tongwei nodded and left.

Chapter Sixty-Six: Dakang Cries at the Grave

After leaving Li Dakang's office, Qi Tongwei walked to the flower bed and lit another cigarette. He felt that government work seemed more difficult than drug enforcement and criminal investigation.

There are too many things to consider.

Development and employment must be considered, as must the environment and the wishes of the people, and even Li Dakang's side must be taken into account.

We shouldn't push him too hard.

Otherwise, it might backfire.

A bit of a headache.

"County Chief Qi, what are you doing hiding here smoking? Captain Zhao and I have been looking for you everywhere!"

After glancing at Wang Hua and Zhao Donglai, Qi Tongwei tossed his last two cigarettes, along with the pack, to them.

Wang Hua exhaled a smoke ring, looking completely satisfied.

"Other people's cigarettes just taste better, don't you think, Captain Zhao?"

“I feel the same way.” Zhao Donglai nodded. “Actually, I’ve wanted to quit smoking for a long time, but if I quit 100 times, I’ll relapse 101 times.”

Qi Tongwei understood this point.

When he worked in criminal investigation, he was a heavy smoker, especially when he encountered difficult cases; cigarettes were the best calming agent.

"You've had your cigarettes. How's the matter I asked you two to handle?"

“I have already investigated this matter,” Wang Hua said. “Runtaihua Paper Mill has two sewage outlets. One outlet is in the open and meets quality inspection standards. The other outlet is in the dark and is heavily polluted.”

"Sure?"

“It’s confirmed. That hidden sewage outlet is very well concealed. They buried the huge water pipe in the soil and then pushed it directly into the water, so the Quality Supervision Bureau couldn’t find it.” After a pause, Wang Hua added, “It’s also possible that the Quality Supervision Bureau found it but pretended not to see it.”

"I see……"

Qi Tongwei pondered for a moment, then turned to Zhao Donglai and asked, "Have you found out the identity of that bald man?"

"The bald man is called Yan Wang. He is the security supervisor of Runtai Paper Mill and also Zhao Ruihu's henchman. He is known as the Living Yama."

"A living Yama?" Qi Tongwei laughed. "In broad daylight, a little devil dares to call himself Yama? I wonder who gave him the guts!"

“Zhao Ruihu, of course.” Zhao Donglai continued, “Yan Wang was originally a released convict. He was valued by Zhao Ruihu because of his bravery and fighting. He’s the one who crippled Wu Laosan’s leg! Brother Qi, just say the word and I’ll arrest him and interrogate him right now.”

"No rush." ​​Qi Tongwei shook his head. "Zhao Lichun will come to relocate the grave tomorrow. If we arrest Yan Wang now, it might alarm this big shot. If we alarm him, the subsequent work will be more difficult to carry out."

"Then what do you think we should do?"

"Wait a minute, let that devil of hell roam around for a couple more days, and deal with him after Zhao Lichun leaves."

Qi Tongwei felt uneasy thinking about Zhao Lichun.

After all, Director Qi had done the grave-crying ritual before, and it actually worked quite well.

Otherwise, Li Dakang wouldn't have rehearsed for so long.

The next day.

A light drizzle fell.

The weather in early January is already cold, and the damp drizzle only makes it more annoying.

"Brother Qi, do you want me, Wang Hua, to go with you?"

"No need." Qi Tongwei shook his head. "Relocating graves isn't a big deal, so don't get involved. By the way... pay more attention to Runtaihua Paper Mill. I need to speak directly with Zhao Ruihu in the next couple of days."

After saying that, he grabbed his umbrella and drove away.

the other side.

When the auspicious time arrived, Li Dakang and his men were already busy preparing. Because Old Master Zhao's grave had been struck by lightning, they had to dig out the coffin first and then move it.

Digging graves is physically demanding.

Li Dakang took the lead, wearing a raincoat and rubber boots, wielding a small hoe with great skill.

Not only did he come to dig up the grave, but he also brought along a lot of his cronies, and these people were all incredibly energetic when it came to physical labor.

As for Zhao Lichun, he remained seated in the car, not even showing his face.

Zhao Ruilong and Zhao Ruihu, holding umbrellas, watched Li Dakang work like supervisors, occasionally giving him instructions.

Li Dakang nodded repeatedly, perfectly embodying the meaning of groveling and subservience.

Qi Tongwei, on the other hand, kept his distance.

He silently smoked a cigarette.

"Beep beep..."

The phone rang.

It’s Zhong Xiaoai.

Qi Tongwei took two steps back and answered the phone.

"What are you doing?" It wasn't raining in the capital. Zhong Xiaoai was biting her pen and resting her chin on her hand.

"Nothing, just watching people dig up graves!"

"You're a county magistrate, watching others dig up graves?" Zhong Xiaoai found it unbelievable.

"What's it to the county magistrate when he sees people digging up graves? You should know that the person digging up the grave is the county party secretary."

"Li Dakang," Zhong Xiaoai said suspiciously, "Is he crazy? A county party secretary going around digging up graves? What's he thinking?"

"No, that's not it. It's just that Zhao Lichun's family is moving their graves, and Li Dakang wanted to show off, so he came over to do the hard labor!"

“Oh.” Zhong Xiaoai nodded. “Tongwei, don’t be like Li Dakang. We don’t need this kind of opportunity to show off.”

"I know."

"By the way, Tongwei, next week the ZY Discipline Inspection Commission will set up several inspection teams, mainly to conduct an inspection of Party conduct and discipline."

"ZY inspection team?"

“Yes.” Zhong Xiaoai said softly, “I applied to Director Qin and he will be in charge of your Handong area.”

Qi Tongwei: "..."

Seeing that Qi Tongwei remained silent, Zhong Xiaoai asked, "What's wrong? Are you unhappy that I'm coming over?"

"Of course I'm happy! I'm just worried I won't have time to spend with you. You know, government work is no easier than working in the Ministry of Public Security."

"It's okay, just one look is enough." After hesitating for a moment, Zhong Xiaoai bit her lip and whispered, "Tongwei, I miss you."

"I miss you as well."

"Hmm, Tongwei, sometimes I wonder if things would be better if we didn't have jobs within the system?"

Qi Tongwei had also thought about this problem.

Within the system, one is often powerless to control one's own destiny; Director Qi from my previous life is a prime example.

One wrong step and the whole game is lost.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was like walking on thin ice.

Most importantly, he doesn't even have time for himself; he doesn't even have time to spend with the girl he loves.

If he hadn't put on the police uniform, hadn't become the county magistrate, and Zhong Xiaoai wasn't Zhong Zhengguo's daughter, then... the two of them would have had many more sweet moments.

But there is no such thing as "what if" in this world.

From the moment she put on her police uniform, many things were already destined. Zhong Xiaoai was no exception; she was Zhong Zhengguo's daughter, destined to be anything but ordinary.

"Xiao Ai, just wait."

"What are you waiting for?"

"When we both retire, I'll have plenty of time to take care of you."

"Aren't you ashamed?" Zhong Xiaoai chuckled. "I'm not going to say anything more. I'll contact you again when the inspection team arrives in Handong."

"Okay, no matter how busy I am, I will make time."

Extinguish the cigarette butt.

Old Master Zhao's coffin has been dug out, and Zhao Lichun got out of the car. His secretary held an umbrella for him, so his expression was not visible.

However, Zhao Ruilong and Zhao Ruihu already had tears in their eyes.

Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Li Dakang burst into tears, his tears mingling with the rain, heartbroken.

You'd think his biological father had passed away!