Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

After arranging everything properly, Chen Lifeng strolled into his office, picked up the phone, and dialed Qi Tongwei's number.

Qi Tongwei's network of informants was already as dense as a spider web in the political and business circles of Beishan. How could this significant commotion in the Xitie District Industrial Park escape his notice?

These days, he has been like a hunter lurking in the shadows, keeping a close eye on every little movement in the outside world.

And the result was just as he had guessed—this "political scoundrel" who was adept at manipulating power was stirring up trouble behind the scenes under the guise of public opinion, clearly intending to unleash a storm that could shake the entire political situation in Beishan.

The industrial park in the West Rail District is just the first stone thrown into this storm; the ripples on the water have only just begun to spread, and bigger waves are yet to come.

After listening to Chen Lifeng's report on the control of the situation, Qi Tongwei learned that the Xitie District Committee had also brought out this old man, and his tone immediately turned accusatory.

"Comrade Lifeng, what have you done? Why did you invite Old Tian out? Huh? How old is he? If something happens to him, can you take responsibility?"

To be honest, Qi Tongwei and Tian Lao were not familiar with each other.

He knew that this old man Tian was acting on a political mandate.

At the end of last year, the two former Party Secretaries of Mingyang City, Jianghai Province—former Zhong Chaolin and current Gao Changhe—made a special trip to Beishan to visit Tian Lao.

Because Gao Changhe held the title of Standing Committee Member of the Jianghai Provincial Party Committee, the province specially sent a deputy provincial leader to accompany him, which was a very high-level arrangement.

At that time, Qi Tongwei went to Beijing to plan for the Spring Festival Gala, and He Anxia accompanied and received him throughout the process.

Afterwards, during a casual conversation, He Anxia talked to Qi Tongwei about the incident, his words filled with emotion: "This is an old revolutionary with pure party spirit, who has always kept the organization in his heart and regarded personal gains and losses as light as paper."

He specifically mentioned that when Zhong Chaolin and Gao Changhe were leaving, they held his hand and earnestly entrusted him with the task: to take good care of the old comrade.

He Anxia took these words to heart and assigned them to Yi Xuexi as a political task.

Even before he left for Hebei, he reminded Qi Tongwei about Old Tian's matter.

Qi Tongwei never expected that, without him noticing, his subordinate would create a new problem for him.

Hearing the title "big boss," Chen Lifeng finally realized that this Old Tian was no ordinary person; he was far more than just an ordinary veteran Party member.

Hongbo, that bastard, tricked me!

A thought popped into Chen Lifeng's mind, but he could only brace himself and explain, "Mayor, this is my fault. I didn't want to trouble Elder Tian, ​​but I'm new here and have a weak grassroots foundation. I was worried about messing things up, so I accepted Comrade Hong Bo's suggestion and asked Elder Tian to help."

Qi Tongwei criticized: "No matter how weak your mass base is, you are still the top leader of a district, representing the government in exercising the highest power in a region."

With this identity, even if ordinary people don't know you, they will still recognize you.

Or are you hiding something and afraid to face the public? Huh?

Qi Tongwei's tone was clearly tinged with dissatisfaction and skepticism.

Chen Lifeng opened his mouth, but his throat felt like it was blocked by a wad of wet cotton. He swallowed back the words of explanation that were on the tip of his tongue. He knew Qi Tongwei's personality all too well. All the leaders and cadres in Beishan knew Qi Tongwei's personality: this big boss never liked his subordinates making excuses. If someone made a mistake, they either had to admit it or make amends. Making excuses would only make him angrier.

"Mayor, I will arrange for someone to safely send Mr. Tian back, and then I will personally go to appease the crowd. I will absolutely not let the situation escalate." Chen Lifeng quickly adjusted his strategy and proposed a remedial plan.

Qi Tongwei remained silent for a moment.

He had some understanding of the situation in Xitie District. When Yi Xuexi left, he did not recommend District Mayor Hong Bo to succeed as District Party Secretary. This made the District Mayor resentful and naturally filled him with rejection and resistance towards Chen Lifeng, the parachuted-in top leader. It was understandable that he deliberately set traps for him.

Thinking of this, Qi Tongwei's tone softened a little, with a hint of guidance and admonition: "Forget it, since you've already asked Old Tian, ​​given his temperament, he'll definitely go and take a look himself and lend a hand."

Old Tian always kept "doing things for the people" in mind; you can't stop him, and there's no need to.

The most urgent task is to stabilize the public's emotions and, with the help of Mr. Tian's prestige, clarify the people's demands and untangle the issues concerning the industrial park.