Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

Previously, he felt that Qi Tongwei was sometimes too radical and easily blinded by power, but now... seeing him calm down, he felt much more at ease.

"Tongwei, I have some connections with Secretary Liang, how about... I give him a call?"

"No need, teacher. I know how to handle the rest."

"Good, good, don't be flustered by honor or disgrace, your teacher was right about you."

As he spoke, Gao Yuliang took out his pen and slowly handed it over.

"Tongwei, this pen has been with your teacher for many years. Now I'm giving it to you, hoping that you will always stay true to your original aspirations and continue to shine for the country and the people in the future."

For a highly qualified scholar, giving away a pen is the greatest recognition he can give to another person.

Qi Tongwei naturally understood this meaning.

He gripped the pen tightly and bowed deeply.

"Thank you, teacher. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Qi Tongwei was in a good mood as he walked out of the Department of Political Science and Law building.

I am also very much looking forward to the school's autumn outing.

The next day.

According to the time and place, Qi Tongwei met up with Chen Hai early in the morning and then waited for Hou Liangping.

This autumn outing was planned by the school for graduating students, and all senior students will participate. There are two types of activities: boating and mountain climbing.

According to his past life experience, Hou Liangping would soon appear with Zhong Xiaoai. The two would play around on the boat for a while, and then the boat would take on water. Later... Hou Liangping would save the drowning Zhong Xiaoai and bring her ashore. After giving her artificial respiration, they would naturally get together. This became a beautiful story at Handong University.

As for why the boat leaked, nobody knows.

Perhaps it was just a coincidence.

"What's wrong with this monkey? We agreed to meet at 7:30, and it's almost 8 o'clock, and he still hasn't shown up!" Chen Hai looked down at his watch and muttered to himself.

"It's okay, wait a little longer, there's no rush."

"Oh, right." Chen Hai remembered something and whispered, "I heard that Teacher Liang will be coming today too."

"Oh."

"Senior, don't be so calm. I think you still need to talk to Professor Liang. Otherwise, it's not good to keep being manipulated by her like this."

"There's no need to talk about it."

"Senior, you're not going to give up entirely, are you?"

Chen Hai looked worried.

If you were to ask who Qi Tongwei felt most guilty towards, it would definitely be Chen Hai.

The deliberate car accident in his past life often woke him up in a cold sweat from his dreams.

"Chen Hai, I'm sorry."

The belated apology was offered on behalf of Director Qi.

"You're not just giving up, you're going crazy! Why are you apologizing to me for no reason?"

"What not to do?"

Qi Tongwei put his hand on his shoulder without offering any further explanation.

Just then, a person walked towards them.

Chen Hai immediately tensed up and nudged Qi Tongwei with his elbow, "Teacher Liang, it's Teacher Liang."

"I'm not blind."

Qi Tongwei remained calm.

Today, Liang Lu wore a floral print dress, carried a small red leather bag, and wore high heels. She also made a point of dressing up, reminiscent of her former school beauty.

"Teacher Liang."

Chen Hai called out respectfully.

Liang Lu ignored him, her watery eyes fixed on Qi Tongwei.

Then, she said softly, "Come with me for a moment, I have something to say to you alone."

After saying that, he walked towards the pavilion on his own.

Qi Tongwei patted Chen Hai on the shoulder, telling him to go and have a look around first, and that he would come to find him later.

Upon arriving at the pavilion, Liang Lu spoke first.

"I met Professor Yang Gonglin in Hangzhou based on the address you provided. Thank you, Tongwei."

"No need to thank me, this is our deal. I'll help you find Professor Yang, and you won't interfere with my career anymore."

The wind in the pavilion was a bit strong, blowing Liang Lu's temples.

Suddenly, she smiled.

"Tongwei, do you know? Just like you said, he really has cancer. He's shaved his head and doesn't look like he used to at all. It's such a pity! I asked him if he felt guilty towards me? If he felt guilty towards our unborn child? He said yes! Haha... A man's words are deceitful."

Liang Lu not only enjoys manipulating power, but she is also a typical love-struck person. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so headstrong back then, falling in love with a married woman and even having an abortion for her.

Of course, this was not what Qi Tongwei cared about.

He just wanted Liang Lu to keep her promise and stop harassing him.

"Teacher Liang, about our deal..."

“I will definitely keep my promise to you and will never interfere with your career again. However…” Liang Lu changed the subject and said meaningfully, “Even if I don’t interfere, how much of a stir do you think you can make in Handong with your efforts? You are not Chen Hai, and you don’t have a father like Chen Yanshi. If you want to rely on your own strength, no matter how hard you try, it will be difficult to get ahead. Now you’re not letting me bother you… perhaps one day you will kneel down and beg me to help you.”

“Teacher Liang, as long as you keep your promise, you won’t have to worry about my future.”

As the two were talking, students from Handong University who were going on their autumn field trip arrived one after another.

Seeing Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu alone in the pavilion inevitably sparked speculation, and some people began to whisper among themselves.

Hou Liangping was among them.

While carrying Zhong Xiaoai's bag and holding her water bottle in one hand, he looked towards the pavilion and clicked his tongue as he introduced, "Zhong, do you see that? That man in the pavilion is Qi Tongwei, the anti-drug hero you've always wanted to meet!"

Chapter Eight: The Clever Little Rascal Hou Liangping

"Is that Qi Tongwei? He's tall and straight, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. He's really good-looking. No wonder so many female students still have their eyes on him even though he graduated two years ago."

This was Zhong Xiaoai's first time meeting Qi Tongwei, and her first impression wasn't bad; at least she didn't dislike him.

However, Hou Liangping on the side was not calm.

"My senior is good in every way, except that sometimes he's too eager for quick success and instant benefits. He's obsessed with fame and future prospects. Look... who's that person opposite him?"

"Teacher Liang, what's wrong?"

"What else?" Hou Liangping said sarcastically, "You don't know who Teacher Liang is, do you? She is the daughter of Liang Qunfeng, a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Handong Province. My senior, who is getting close to her, has no good intentions."

"What do you mean?"

"Look for a political backer. Think about it, if Qi Tongwei can get rid of Teacher Liang, then Secretary Liang Qunfeng will be his father-in-law. With such a powerful figure as a backer, wouldn't his meteoric rise be just around the corner?"

"Are you talking nonsense?" Zhong Xiaoai frowned slightly. "The newspapers all say that Qi Tongwei is a drug-fighting hero who fought on the front lines despite being shot three times. How could he be as bad as you make him out to be?"

"I'm not making this up." Hou Liangping lowered his voice. "Let me tell you a secret, yesterday my senior asked me where he could buy flowers, saying he wanted to give them to Professor Liang. Think about it... what does a normal man want when he gives flowers to a woman? In the end, isn't it just because he's interested in Professor Liang's status? I really feel sorry for my senior!"

"Oh, I see. Then I really did misjudge you."

Instantly, Qi Tongwei's image in Zhong Xiaoai's mind plummeted.

They didn't even want to look at it.

On the other side, Qi Tongwei also noticed the two of them, and then looked at Liang Lu without making a sound.

“Professor Liang, we’ve already laid our cards on the table. The weather’s nice today, so let’s not waste it. It’s perfect timing… I have a junior who greatly admires you and would like to invite you to go boating with me. What do you say?”

"Which junior am I familiar with?"

"Hou Liangping!"

"Him? I know him. He's a handsome and knowledgeable young man. Why... does he want to get close to me?"

"Teacher Liang, don't misunderstand, it's admiration."

"Admiration?" Liang Lu laughed. "Qi Tongwei, there are plenty of people who would want the opportunity you don't cherish."

"I know, so... give him a chance?"

"what chance?"

“Boating! If Teacher Liang agrees, I’ll talk to him about it right now.”

"Okay! Give him a chance."

Liang Lu smiled gently.

Like Qi Tongwei, Hou Liangping also served as the student council president, had many female admirers, and enjoyed the same high reputation. Moreover... he was younger and more energetic than Qi Tongwei.

When the forest is big enough, you can take any kind of bird.

After obtaining Liang Lu's permission, Qi Tongwei went directly to Hou Liangping.