Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

Ouyang Qing paused for a moment, "There are some things that are not suitable to be said at the door."

"Then don't say it."

Qi Tongwei made a move to close the door.

"Wait a minute, County Chief Qi, we're here to discuss work." Liu Tao was anxious, blocking the door with one hand while fawning, "County Chief Qi, don't be so unapproachable, we can talk about anything."

"What to talk about?"

"Contract the tea plantations!" Liu Tao said in a low voice, "County Chief Qi, Chunfeng Agricultural Trade Company has only solved the employment problem for one village. If you contract the other tea plantations to me, I guarantee that the entire Jinshan County will become prosperous."

Looking at the fat, shrewd businessman, Qi Tongwei felt annoyed. "Mr. Liu, wasn't I clear enough during the day? I welcome your offer to contract the tea plantation, but the condition is that you can't take out loans and you have to bear all the profits and losses yourself!"

Liu Tao scratched his head awkwardly and changed the subject, saying, "County Chief Qi, why don't you take a look at what's in this box first?"

"what?"

"nice one."

Liu Tao smiled slyly and slightly opened the box in his hand a crack.

Bundles of hundred-yuan bills, densely packed together.

Ouyang Qing spoke again: "Tongwei, we're all on the same side, so I'll be frank. There's a total of 80 in the two boxes. As long as you agree to let General Manager Liu contract the tea plantation, all the money is yours."

Qi Tongwei thought for a moment, then looked at Ouyang Qing and asked, "Are you planning to get involved in this?"

"It's not about meddling, it's just that Mr. Liu's loan has to go through me."

"Performance results, I suppose."

Ouyang Qing nodded. "Tongwei, nobody hates money. As long as you agree to contract the other tea plantations to Boss Liu, this 80 yuan is yours. Besides, I still owe you a favor, and I can give it to you anytime you need it."

Whenever you need it, we'll give it to you.

These six words contain a lot of information, but she still underestimated Qi Tongwei.

He remained unmoved by wealth and lust.

“Ms. Ouyang, you don’t need to bother me. Li Dakang is the top official in Jinshan County. He can make the decision on this matter all by himself!”

“No.” Ouyang Qing shook her head. “Li Dakang said that he absolutely will not sign the contract unless you sign it.”

Qi Tongwei sneered.

Li Dakang is such a despicable guy. He sneaks the peaches to himself, but makes everyone else bear the risks.

So, everyone else is a fool.

“County Chief Qi, this 80 is just the beginning. Once the loan is approved, I will give you another 80.”

"That's 160 million?"

“Yes.” Liu Tao nodded. “If County Chief Qi is still not satisfied, we can talk again.”

"Wait a moment, I'll make a phone call."

Who should I call?

"Disciplinary Committee!"

"Are you crazy?" Ouyang Qing panicked and reached out to snatch the phone.

"You're the one who's crazy!" Qi Tongwei retorted, no longer holding back. "Let me make this clear today: I will not agree to contract out the remaining tea plantations to anyone other than Xu Chunfeng! If you come and harass me again, you'll be investigated by the Discipline Inspection Commission!"

“Qi…Tong…Wei!” Ouyang Qing gritted her teeth and nodded forcefully, “You wait, you just wait.”

Qi Tongwei ignored her and simply closed the door.

After being humiliated, Ouyang Qing's chest heaved, and she finally got back to the car with Liu Tao's help.

Once in the car, Liu Tao said worriedly, "This Qi Tongwei is really stubborn. If we want to contract the tea plantation, we'll have to go to Secretary Dakang."

“No way.” Ouyang Qing shook her head. “I know him too well. Li Dakang is too afraid of trouble. He won’t become a dictator if no one takes the blame for him.”

"What should I do?"

"Let me think about it." Ouyang Qing rubbed her head. "How about this, we'll do it both ways. I'll go to Li Dakang and force him to sign the contract, and you go to the media and make things difficult for Qi Tongwei."

"Trying to trip you up?"

"Yes, that is, to put pressure on him, to use public opinion to coerce him, so that he has to agree even if he doesn't want to."

"Can it be done?"

"Just do as I say."

……

For the next few days, whether at the county government or at home, Qi Tongwei always felt like he was being watched.

He was not surprised by this.

Well, he knew all about the tricks bad guys used to play.

Then he called Wang Hua to his side.

After whispering a few words, Wang Hua nodded slightly, gave an OK sign, and left.

If someone wants to play, then let's play to the end.

Meanwhile, in order to avoid Ouyang Qing, Li Dakang almost never went home and slept on the floor in his office every day.

People asked him what he was doing.

He said it would make work more convenient.

Moreover, he approached Qi Tongwei more than once to express his stance and persuade him.

"Tongwei, it's almost June. The villagers in your village are well-fed, but the villagers in other villages are still starving. Aren't you afraid of attracting criticism?"

“It’s moral blackmail,” Qi Tongwei scoffed. “When we brought in Chunfeng Agricultural Trade Company, we agreed that Chunxi Village would be a pilot village for a year. After Xu Chunfeng made money, he would then take charge of other agricultural projects. Now, less than a year has passed, and they want other investors to come in. That’s not in accordance with the rules.”

"What rules or regulations? I'm the top official in Jinshan County, and what I say goes."

“Yes, you’re the top leader. I won’t stop you from contracting the tea plantation to Liu Tao, but I refuse to sign the contract. If you insist on going your own way and contracting out the tea plantation, you’ll have to take the blame yourself if anything goes wrong!”

"No!" Seeing that force wouldn't work, Li Dakang immediately changed his tune and whispered, "Your sister-in-law said that if I don't contract the tea plantation to Liu Tao, she won't let me go home. Please have pity on me and sign the contract."

"Get lost! Li Dakang, I'm warning you, I can take you to eat peaches, but I'll never let you take the blame!"

Qi Tongwei's attitude was decisive.

The next day, however, a smear story appeared in the newspaper and spread throughout Jinshan County.

The newspaper included photos of Qi Tongwei and Xu Chunfeng.

In the photo, the two are arm in arm.

Newspaper headline: Qi Tongwei, the county head of Jinshan County, abused his power to give preferential treatment to his friend!

Most importantly, the newspaper's content came from the provincial propaganda department.

Chapter 101 One Link After Another

Good things don't go out, bad things pass thousands of miles.

Within half a day, the negative stories in the newspapers had spread like wildfire throughout Jinshan County.

Xu Chunfeng had the strongest reaction.

He ran to the county government with the newspaper in his hand, his silver hair almost standing on end.

"calm down."

"How can you stay calm?" Xu Chunfeng slammed the newspaper on the table. "This is ridiculous! We were just discussing work, and someone took a picture and started taking things out of context. What does that mean? Are they trying to get you or me?"

“You’re Jinshan County’s cash cow now, they definitely won’t mess with you.”

"That doesn't mean I can target you!" Xu Chunfeng exclaimed anxiously. "To be honest, half the reason I invested in Jinshan County is because of you, the county head. If you're targeted by others, I'll...!"

"how?"

"I'm so angry!" Xu Chunfeng tried to calm down. "I'm so angry! Who the hell is so despicable as to spread such rumors!"

"I'm not angry, so why are you?"

"Aren't you angry?" Xu Chunfeng pushed up his glasses. "County Chief Qi, it's obvious someone is plotting against you!"

"I know that's how officialdom is; there's never a smooth ride."

"You can accept?"

"Sure!" Qi Tongwei lit a cigarette unhurriedly. "People have to accept that things don't always go as planned. Besides, the outcome is still uncertain, so why rush it!"

"Do you know something?"

"I suppose so." Qi Tongwei patted Xu Chunfeng on the shoulder. "Mr. Xu, do you trust me?"

"Of course I trust you!"

"It's good that you trust me. You can go back now. The truth will come out soon."

"Really?"

"Of course." Qi Tongwei exhaled a smoke ring. "Those who like to play with fire will eventually get burned."