Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Qi Tongwei cautiously asked, "Are there any other cameras that captured Lin Gangjian's image? I mean, images that could be used to infer his behavior?"

He Anxia shook his head. "No, but one thing is certain: he is the prime suspect."

According to the comrade who discussed the matter with him, when they finalized the work around 7:30 and were preparing to leave work, the other party went to the toilet.

Considering that Lin Gangjian was a leader and a veteran comrade, that comrade waited for him downstairs for a while, about seven or eight minutes, to show respect.

This amount of time is more than enough to climb the stairs from the fire escape to the upper floor.

Moreover, that comrade provided a very important detail: when the CPPCC chairman returned from the restroom, his forehead was covered in a fine layer of sweat.

What kind of weather is this? Why would someone sweat while using the toilet? The only possibility is that they've engaged in strenuous exercise.

Qi Tongwei nodded. He Anxia's reasoning was very reasonable and was similar to his own speculation.

It was certain that there was a mole within the Beishan Municipal Party Committee, but he never expected that the person would be Lin Gangjian.

Normally speaking, with Lin Gangjian nearing retirement and joining the CPPCC, it would mean that everything is coming to an end.

These types of people generally don't get involved in power struggles anymore.

After all, they've lost all power, so what's the point of fighting?

Winning brings no benefit, losing brings trouble; who would be so foolish?

"I never expected that after hunting birds all day, I would end up getting pecked in the eye by a bird." He Anxia sighed, feeling a deep sense of frustration.

The son of a provincial party secretary has actually stumbled in this ditch.

Qi Tongwei took a sip of tea and asked casually, "Now that things have come to this, what are your plans?"

He Anxia shook his head with a wry smile, "What else can I do? My dad wants me to leave Hanjiang."

Qi Tongwei was taken aback. "Back to Handong?"

"No, going to Kyoto is also your sister-in-law's idea."

He Anxia's wife is the daughter of a deputy ministerial-level leader in Kyoto. Qi Tongwei met her twice in Hekou County.

The two had a political marriage, and their relationship wasn't particularly good; generally speaking, they treated each other with respect.

"Have you made up your mind?" Qi Tongwei asked.

"Yeah, if it weren't for waiting for you to come back, I would have left by now."

Qi Tongwei asked again, "Did they really just slink away like that?"

He Anxia said, "I thought I wanted to. Beishan is developing so well now, and it's about to achieve results. Only a fool would be willing to leave."

But I heard that old turtle is sending me a complaint letter to the provincial government, and might even have sent it to the central government. I definitely can't stay in this position any longer.

"Then there's no need to leave the Han River."

He Anxia paused in his tea-drinking motion and looked at Qi Tongwei, "What do you mean?"

"Actually, you could have stayed and redeemed yourself?"

He Anxia smiled helplessly, "How can I avenge myself? He's a person nearing retirement, and he reported me. I'm ashamed."

If I were to suppress another retired comrade like him, and people found out, I would be the one who loses face in the end.

Besides, he's already in the CPPCC, how can I possibly avenge myself? Unless I send him to prison.

To be honest, I had someone investigate this old guy. Putting everything else aside, he's actually quite honest and upright in his official duties.

No one in Beishan said he had received any favors from anyone.

I heard that during the Chinese New Year, when people gave him some fruit or local specialties, he returned them on the spot.

How can I possibly avenge myself against such an old tortoise who has no weaknesses?

In officialdom, not being corrupt is practically an impregnable fortress.

Because you are not greedy, you will not have other desires, such as the most common one—women.

After all, supporting a woman costs money.

"Of course, maybe he's good at hiding it. It's not easy to catch this old turtle by the tail."

Moreover, my dad felt there was no need to waste time on him; he hoped I would move on to something else as soon as possible, perhaps then I could make up for the lost year.

Qi Tongwei said calmly, "Aren't you curious about the purpose of this old Secretary Lin's actions?"

"What other purpose could there be? My conflicts with him were basically public. If he hadn't joined the CPPCC, the municipal party committee would not be so peaceful today."

Qi Tongwei shook his head. "What if I said he was acting under someone's orders?"

"Instructed?"

Qi Tongwei nodded and recounted everything he knew in detail.

He talked about his experiences abroad with Tian Fengyi, and then about the whistleblower letter that Mada received inexplicably.

Everything behind the scenes was aimed at Yu Huabei and at Qi Tongwei.

He Anxia was used incidentally to sow discord between the He family and Yu Huabei.

He Anxia felt a chill run down her spine after hearing this.

He never expected there to be so many twists and turns involved, nor did he expect to be an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.

You, Qu Zhengping, if you're plotting against Qi Tongwei and targeting Yu Huabei, why are you dragging him into it?!

He Anxia was about to get angry when she suddenly remembered something. "Wait, what evidence do you have to prove that my matter is related to Qu Zhengping?"

My relationship with him wasn't great, but it wasn't terrible either. He had absolutely no reason to harm me.

He Anxia prefers to believe that Lin Gangjian was behind it all, since it is an undeniable fact.

Qi Tongwei indeed has no direct evidence to prove that Qu Zhengping was behind it, unless Lin Gangjian speaks up himself.

Qi Tongwei said calmly, "It's too much of a coincidence. I never believe that such a coincidence could happen, that we would both encounter trouble at the same time."

He Anxia remained silent.

After a moment of silence, he still chose to believe Qi Tongwei.

After so many years of relationship, they still have that much trust in each other.

He Anxia asked, "You're telling me all this for no reason. Do you already have a plan in mind?"

Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "That's why we're partners. You knew what I was going to do before I even opened my mouth."

He Anxia said irritably, "So you're all smart people, while I'm the only one who's been kept in the dark like a fool."

"Hey, Anxia, ​​I never intended to hide it from you. I only found out about these things yesterday, otherwise I would have told you already."

Upon hearing this, He Anxia's expression softened slightly. After a pause, he seemed to realize something and asked, "Did the Provincial Party Committee invite you to act as a mediator?"

If it weren't for the provincial party committee's involvement, based on his understanding of Qi Tongwei, they certainly wouldn't have revealed these things and left him in this quagmire of the Han River.

"It's the provincial party committee's decision, and it's also my decision. We've been friends for so many years, do you think I'd let you leave the Han River like this?"

"The provincial party committee doesn't intend to remove me from my position?" He Anxia was somewhat skeptical.

The matter has already come to light. Whether there is evidence or not, the person has definitely lost face.

Staying in Beishan would inevitably invite disapproval from those who might be seen as hypocritical or suspicious.

Whether it's to quell public opinion or to protect the official, the most suitable solution is to move him to a less prominent place and hang him up there.

But he wouldn't accept such an outcome, and neither would his father.

"We definitely have to take action. No matter what, we need to downplay the impact."

The provincial party committee's intention is for him to go to the provincial government department or to take up a top position in one of the southern cities, perhaps even Pingzhou.

"Pingzhou?" He An was taken aback. "Pei Yihong is willing to give it up?"

Putting aside political history, in terms of the current economic situation of various cities, being transferred from Beishan to Pingzhou can be considered a promotion.

Their disposable fiscal resources increased from several billion to tens of billions, resulting in a significant increase in power.

However, this wasn't exactly a good thing for He Anxia either.

One is a real achievement, the other is at best a gilded title; he clearly understands which is more important.

For someone from a wealthy family like him, academic performance is obviously more important.

"Of course I'm willing to part with it. Don't you even consider who your uncle is?" Qi Tongwei teased.