Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

"Thank you, senior. Thank you, sister-in-law." Hou Liangping wiped his eyes, feeling so moved he almost cried.

He's latched onto a powerful figure again.

very nice.

Just then, the phone rang.

It's Zhao Donglai.

"Brother Qi, as you requested, we're using a powerful memory restoration technique on that bald guy. In two days at most, he'll have to confess whether he wants to or not."

"Civilized law enforcement!"

"Don't worry about that. As the head of the criminal investigation branch, I certainly won't do anything reckless."

"Very well, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work, Brother Qi. Director Li has instructed me to be at your beck and call during this period. If there's anything I need, just let me know."

"Alright, Baldy, keep it up. You have to come back tomorrow. I need to shut down the paper mill."

"No problem, Brother Qi, do you want to bring a few more people?"

"It's not like we're going to fight, so we don't need too many people. Just send three or four truckloads of people."

"Three or four cars? No problem! They'll definitely be there by tomorrow morning."

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei breathed a sigh of relief.

He never doubted Zhao Donglai's abilities.

I also have no doubt about the Great Memory Restoration Technique.

Bald Yan won't be able to hold out for long. Once he finishes confessing, it will be time to arrest Zhao Ruihu.

This bastard, relying on his connection with Zhao Lichun, really thinks he can control everything? As solid as a rock?

What a beautiful thought!

Everything is now ready, and all that's left is for Li Dakang to give his approval.

He is the top official in Jinshan County, and the quality inspection report must be evaluated by him. If he doesn't approve, it will be really difficult to proceed.

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

A knock sounded at the door. Wang Hua put down his wine glass, opened the door, and Li Dakang stood outside, rubbing his hands together nervously.

To be honest, he was really scared by the Zhao brothers today.

Those two brothers are lawless and like madmen. If you keep hanging out with them, you'll be doomed sooner or later.

"Secretary Dakang, want to come over for a drink?"

"Okay, have a drink, have a drink." Li Dakang nodded, moved a small stool over, and sat down in the corner.

Wang Hua poured him a glass of wine.

Li Dakang picked up his wine glass, didn't even taste it, and downed it in one gulp.

Judging from the way he was drinking, Qi Tongwei knew something was up.

Something's on your mind.

"Secretary Dakang, after we left the paper mill, did the Zhao brothers cause you any trouble?"

Li Dakang didn't say anything, but grabbed the bottle and poured himself another glass.

He drank it all in one gulp again.

"Wild boars can't appreciate fine chaff. This is Yanghe Daqu, it's really expensive, so drink it sparingly." Qi Tongwei felt a little distressed; these two bottles of liquor cost him ten yuan, and at Li Dakang's drinking speed, they'd be gone in a few gulps.

Sure enough, no one cares if you don't spend your own money.

After downing two glasses of wine, Li Dakang put down his glass and let out another burp.

Drinking fuels cowardice.

Fueled by alcohol, Li Dakang finally asked the question he had always wanted to ask but had never dared to.

"Qi Tongwei, tell me honestly, what is your relationship with Secretary Zhong? If something happens to you, will he protect you?"

After the question was asked, the entire room fell silent.

Besides Li Dakang, Wang Hua also wanted to know the answer, and Hou Liangping didn't dare to breathe too loudly, for fear of missing a single word.

But then I thought about it again, and it didn't seem right?

Secretary Zhong?

What Secretary Zhong? Isn't it Xiao Ai?

Remembering Zhong Xiaoai's phone call at the wedding, Hou Liangping suddenly realized what was happening and shouted:

“I know, senior, you’re a kept man, you’re Secretary Zhong’s son-in-law.”

"Go and die!"

Qi Tongwei really wanted to slap Hou Liangping across the face.

What kind of brain does he have? He's even dumber than a wooden donkey! Where did Zhong Zhengqian get a daughter? He only has a son!

"Secretary Dakang, do you really want to know?"

"think."

Qi Tongwei gave Wang Hua a wink.

Wang Hua understood immediately, then stood up and pulled Hou Liangping up, saying he needed to go outside to relieve himself.

Hou Liangping was unwilling.

But he wasn't as strong as Wang Hua, and was dragged out.

After they left, only Li Dakang and Qi Tongwei remained in the dormitory.

"Secretary Dakang, to be honest, I only met Secretary Zhong once."

"We only met once, why would Secretary Zhong give you his business card? I don't believe it!"

"Believe it or not! But I can guarantee that if anything happens to me in Jinshan County, ZY will investigate this place thoroughly!"

"ZY?" Li Dakang clicked his tongue. "Tongwei, you're not kidding me, are you?"

"As I said before, believe it or not."

Then, Qi Tongwei slammed the quality inspection report on the paper mill's wastewater discharge onto the table.

"Secretary Dakang, can you understand the report from the Quality Inspection Bureau?"

After flipping through two pages, Li Dakang still couldn't understand the details.

He was also familiar with the phrase "seriously exceeding the standard".

Why are you giving me this?

"Nothing much, just letting you know that I'm closing the Ruentex Paper Mill tomorrow."

Li Dakang rubbed his head. "Tongwei, I was foolish to move the paper mill to Jinshan County back then, but what's done is done, and I have no excuse! But I want to remind you of something: this is Handong, the territory of the Zhao brothers. If you forcibly shut down the paper mill, you might not even be able to celebrate the New Year!"

Qi Tongwei had witnessed Zhao Ruilong's methods in his previous life.

During the treacherous banquet hosted by the Shanshui Group, he directed Spotted Tiger to try and kill Hou Liangping with a single shot.

Back then, Hou Liangping was from ZY (the Party Central Committee), and was the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, a deputy director-level cadre. He is completely different from the fat, greasy Hou Liangping we know today.

Even with so many accolades, Zhao Ruilong still dared to snipe him!

What does this mean?

This shows that Zhao Ruilong had no regard for the law and would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

People gather in kind, and things are divided into groups.

As Zhao Ruilong's cousin, Zhao Ruihu is no better, and perhaps even worse in some aspects.

"Secretary Dakang, are you worried about me?"

“That’s right.” Li Dakang said meaningfully, “Tongwei, to be honest, you’re a promising talent, but you can’t be too ruthless. If you shut down the paper mill, it’s tantamount to declaring war on the Zhao brothers! You have no chance of winning this battle!”

Chapter Seventy-Two: Get Out of Jinshan County

Li Dakang's words are already very clear.

He knew there were problems with the paper mill and with the Zhao brothers, but he dared not interfere and hoped that Qi Tongwei would not get involved.

This is Handong, where the Han University faction stands as firm as a rock.

If you want to survive, you have to be a little more cautious.

“Secretary Dakang, I appreciate your kindness. I know the Zhao brothers’ methods, but some things, even if dangerous, have to be done by someone. Why not me?”

“Alright.” Li Dakang took another sip of wine. “If you want to shut down the paper mill, I have no objection and can approve the documents for you. However, I will not participate in your struggle with the Zhao brothers! Don’t say I’m lazy in governance; I just want to live a couple more years.”

Qi Tongwei nodded, not forcing him.

Well, Li Dakang's agreement to shut down the paper mill was already a concession.