The country entrusted me to buy an aircraft carrier, Hou Liangping, do you dare to investigate?

Hou Liangping scoffed and looked at Huang Feipeng with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot, the meaning of which was very clear: you're probably dreaming.

Who are I, Hou Liangping, and who are you, Huang Feipeng? You dare to challenge me?

Huang Feipeng shook his head with a wry smile. There was only one word to describe his current feelings regarding Hou Liangping's attitude.

That means keeping it up. If you have the same attitude when you meet Zhao Ruilong, then this show will be really interesting.

……

Meanwhile, inside the No. 1 private room of Wangbeilou Restaurant.

Qi Tongwei sensed Zhao Ruilong's slightly diminished enthusiasm and was filled with doubt. Could it be that something happened to Zhao Ruilong in the short time he was away?

Qi Tongwei shook his head, no longer thinking about these things. The most important thing now was to create the right atmosphere; only in this way could the play continue.

So he sat down courteously and poured himself a glass of wine.

“Young Master Zhao, I’ll punish myself with three cups first. I’m sorry I’m late, otherwise I would never have let you suffer such an injustice. But you should also understand my situation. Although I’ve been promoted, I’m only enjoying the glory.”

"So, there are some things that are not as convenient for me as before. Please forgive me, Young Master Zhao."

Seeing Qi Tongwei like this, Zhao Ruilong felt incredibly satisfied.

This is the attitude he has never experienced before. In the past few days, he has enjoyed this kind of attitude wherever he goes.

But now, I can only feel it from Qi Tongwei.

It seems that Qi Tongwei is still a good comrade; he wouldn't have done such a thing if he hadn't been forced by circumstances.

Zhao Ruilong felt relieved, and the anger he had felt earlier seemed to have dissipated considerably.

So he quickly drank a few cups with Qi Tongwei.

After drinking a lot, Zhao Ruilong became more talkative, and he patted Qi Tongwei's shoulder forcefully.

"Tongwei, this trip to Handong has truly shown me the coldness of human relationships. Tell me, in the past, wherever I went, they would treat me like royalty?"

"And now? Now they avoid me like the plague, and they barely acknowledge me."

As he spoke, he became angry and slammed his hand heavily on the table.

"Tongwei, tell me, isn't this Handong part of our Zhao family?"

Seeing that Zhao Ruilong was slightly tipsy, Qi Tongwei quickly poured him another glass of wine, agreeing with him verbally.

"Yes, yes, you're right. Everyone in Handong knows this. Come, Young Master Zhao, have a drink."

"Is there some misunderstanding about what you're saying? I don't feel anything is wrong."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruilong shook his head helplessly. It seemed that Qi Tongwei was still the same as before, without any change. It seemed that Chen Qingquan's arrest must have been due to being forced by circumstances to do such a thing.

Thinking of this, Zhao Ruilong felt more at ease with Qi Tongwei and opened his heart to him.

"Tongwei, what can I say about you? Some people, you can't be fooled by their cheerful smiles all day long. They might be stabbing you in the back a million times."

"Tongwei, you'd better be more careful."

"When I came to Handong this time, I heard that you had severed ties with Gao Xiaoqin, so I came overnight and the first person I saw was your teacher, Gao Yuliang."

When Gao Yuliang was mentioned, Zhao Ruilong's eyes reddened. He downed the wine in his glass in one gulp and slammed it down on the table.

"I swallowed my pride and invited him to dinner, but what did he say? Not only did he not help me, he also cursed at me."

Zhao Ruilong pointed to his face.

"I've never been insulted like this before in my entire life. What makes Gao Yuliang think he's so great? If it weren't for my old man, would he have gotten to where he is now?"

“Now look what’s happened. They’ve changed their tune now that they see my husband is about to retire. What kind of person is he?”

Qi Tongwei was also shocked when he heard Zhao Ruilong's words. He would never have dared to say such a thing about Gao Yuliang.

So Qi Tongwei quickly whispered something.

“Ruilong, Ruilong, I know you feel wronged, but the teacher has his reasons for doing this. We, as the younger generation, should not gossip about these things behind his back.”

"It wouldn't be good if other people heard it and it reached the teacher's ears."

Seeing Qi Tongwei's sincere expression, Zhao Ruilong couldn't hold back his resentment any longer and grabbed Qi Tongwei's arm.

"Tongwei, I'm not trying to criticize you, but that's your problem. What good has Gao Yuliang done for you? All these years, you've been trying to become the vice governor, but what has Gao Yuliang done?"

"I heard that Sha Ruijin was the one who proposed this vice governorship. You're still grateful to him at this time. What makes him think he deserves it?"

"Junior? Bah! He just wait. Everyone thinks our old man is past his prime, but let me tell you, he's still a long way off."

"Come, drink."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei's pupils contracted sharply. If Zhao Lichun were to advance further, the situation in Handong would be completely different.

However, this is not the time to dwell on this. He quickly picked up his wine glass and said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, Old Zhao is at the age where he should be working hard, but Ruilong, we should keep to ourselves for now. The best we can do is to avoid causing him any trouble."

"Now you understand the situation in Handong."

“Brother, I’ve been kept under close watch by Hou Liangping these past few days. Don’t let the fact that I’m his senior fool you; this kid has been keeping an eye on me ever since he came to Handong. Not only that, he started gathering information about me back in the capital.”

"I had no choice but to cut my losses and save myself."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruilong's eyes immediately turned red. It was as if both old and new grudges had come to blows at once. It turned out that he was the one who caused all of this. Thinking of this, Zhao Ruilong slammed his fist on the table and roared angrily.

"Hou Liangping? What is he? Let me tell you, don't be fooled by his current arrogance. In a few days, he'll have to behave himself."

"Brother, let me tell you, he's only showing off here because the Zhong family is backing him up. What's he so proud of?"

"However, don't be afraid. His good days are over. In a while, a deputy chief prosecutor from the court will be parachuted in. That person and I are on very good terms."

"Back then, would Hou Liangping dare to investigate me again?"

"When the time comes, I'll let him know that the sky in Handong still belongs to the Zhao family."

"Damn it, they even dared to restrict my personal freedom. I'll remember this grudge."

Just as Zhao Ruilong was venting his anger, the door to the private room was slowly pushed open.

Hou Liangping walked in with a contemptuous smile.

"Wow, looks like it's going to be quite lively today..."