Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

"Brother Long! Brother Long!"

Zhao Ruilong, who was selecting bowls and chopsticks, turned around hurriedly when he heard the call.

"Here it is!"

Qi Tongwei ran over quickly.

"I've already bought everything for my brother-in-law. Is there anything you're missing? I'll find it for you!"

Zhao Ruilong knew that Qi Tongwei must be incredibly efficient.

So I immediately told him the remaining items in the text message that I hadn't bought yet.

"Remember?"

"remember!"

Zhao Ruilong put away his phone.

"Then I have something else to tell you: don't call me Brother Long anymore."

"You're already older than me, so it's really inappropriate for you to call me 'brother'."

"Besides, the nickname 'Brother Long' is also very unlucky, mainly because over there... you know!"

Qi Tongwei smiled knowingly.

"So what do you think I should call you from now on?"

"Let's call him Ruilong! It sounds nice and friendly!"

Zhao Ruilong, of course, wouldn't say.

What he called "over there" was not a prison.

It is another world before the journey.

In that world, Brother Long from Kunshan was also a historical figure.

He didn't seem to do anything good in his life; he was arrogant and bullied others.

Even before he died, he was still on the street, trying to grab a knife and attack people.

But his death greatly promoted the progress of the rule of law, finally giving ordinary people in danger of losing their lives unlimited rights to self-defense.

In the past, ordinary people dared not defend themselves casually when faced with illegal infringements.

If you're not careful, you could be accused of excessive self-defense or even intentional harm.

But instead of killing him, Brother Long had his knife taken away and was killed in return.

His case made ordinary people who were attacked finally able to defend themselves without limits.

As long as you believe your life is still in danger, you can fight back against armed assailants.

Zhao Ruilong doesn't want to be that kind of 'Brother Long', even though he would never bully the weak.

But I always felt that this form of address didn't sound quite right, so I simply asked Qi Tongwei to change it.

Qi Tongwei's efficiency is truly remarkable.

Zhao Ruilong had just gathered all the plates, bowls, chopsticks, and wine glasses that were on display at the same place.

Qi Tongwei jogged back and forth, finding eight items from different shelves.

"This guy is really smart!"

"No wonder he's a hero in the fight against drugs!"

"He had long since memorized the overall layout and product distribution of the supermarket."

"Although he is very ambitious and cannot be a confidant for life, it is still acceptable to accept him as a trusted confidant for the time being."

"Moreover, as long as his father Zhao Lichun still holds great power and even continues to advance, Qi Tongwei will be loyal to him!"

Zhao Ruilong was secretly sighing.

Qi Tongwei walked quickly and bought the last item, peanuts.

"All done!"

"Let me push it!"

Zhao Ruilong, of course, would not back down.

Where do you see big shots personally pushing a cart?

He walked slowly forward, one hand in his pocket.

"How is Elder Liang's health recovering?"

"The situation is not very optimistic. He has difficulty moving around and still needs someone to take care of him."

"You're working in Luzhou, and all three Liang siblings are in jail. Who's taking care of him at the hospital?"

“The hospital arranged a full-time nurse, and my sister-in-law Yang Mei and I visit him occasionally.”

At this point, Qi Tongwei looked around.

"Before the incident, he held a high position and wielded great power."

"Being betrayed by his children like this has made it impossible for him to retire to the sidelines, and he has completely ruined his reputation in his later years."

"So now his temperament has changed drastically. He gets angry easily, throws things, and refuses to eat."

"Moreover, my sister-in-law has been visiting the hospital much less often now. It's true what they say, 'Prolonged illness tests the filial piety of even the most devoted children'!"

Zhao Ruilong glanced sideways.

"I can understand. After all, she is a daughter-in-law, not a daughter."

"And what about you? He has been kind to you, so it's only right that you visit him in the hospital often."

"But you and Liang Lu... you can't just wait for her to get out of prison and continue living together, can you?"

Qi Tongwei shook his head decisively.

"Of course not, I have already filed for divorce."

"Even though she will definitely disagree, with Teacher Gao's help, we can definitely get a divorce."

Zhao Ruilong nodded slightly.

Gao Yuliang taught in the Department of Political Science and Law at Handong University for many years.

While his students and former subordinates may not be found all over the country, they certainly have a considerable number within the three major systems of public security, procuratorate, and judiciary in Handong Province.

Liang Qunfeng is no longer the Deputy Secretary and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Department of Handong Province.

Who would still give Liang Lu face?

The power to interpret the law fell into the hands of Gao Yuliang and his associates.

A few legal clauses could easily help Qi Tongwei get rid of Liang Lu.

"After you divorce Liang Lu, will you get back together with Chen Yang?"

"complex?"

Qi Tongwei shook his head with a bitter smile.

"We were never together, so how could we get back together?"

"What? You two aren't together?"

Zhao Ruilong stopped and asked.

Qi Tongwei smiled wryly and said, "No, although we both know we like each other, neither of us has made the first move."

"After graduation, I wasn't assigned to the same job as her. I planned to make a name for myself and be transferred to Yanjing before formally confessing my feelings to her. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to do that, did I?"

Zhao Ruilong nodded and said, "I know that. Even though I was shot three times and became a drug enforcement hero, I still couldn't be transferred to Yanjing!"

"On the contrary, Hou Liangping worked for more than a year and made no contributions whatsoever, yet he said he didn't want to live apart from Zhong Xiaoai."

"Zhong Zhengguo transferred him to Yanjing and even got him a job at the Supreme People's Procuratorate. What a great example of recommending talent without regard to personal relationships!"

Qi Tongwei laughed and said, "There's nothing we can do. Who can blame us when the old chief prosecutor, Chen Yanshi, is so selfless?"

As he said this, Qi Tongwei was already overjoyed.

Because Zhao Ruilong addressed Hou Liangping, Zhong Xiaoai, and Zhong Zhengguo by their first names right in front of him.

Their words showed not a shred of respect, but rather a deep contempt for their abuse of power for personal gain.

What does this mean?

This shows that Young Master Zhao did not consider him an outsider; in fact, he sympathized with him.

Continuing forward, Zhao Ruilong casually chuckled:

"So you think that your dramatic kneeling before Liang Lu on the Han University playground completely severed your connection with Chen Yang?"

Qi Tongwei's smile faded, and his expression turned serious.

"Yes! That kneeling severed our fate!"

“From then on, in everyone’s eyes, I became a despicable person who was greedy for personal gain, unscrupulous and disregarded dignity. How could I ever face Chen Yang again?”

Zhao Ruilong smiled coldly.

"It doesn't matter if others look down on you, I respect them!"

"Damn it, you can't choose who you're born into. If you weren't born into a good family, you have to work hard to get ahead."

"If you hadn't knelt down back then, you'd probably still be in that remote judicial office in Yantaishan, serving tea and water to the old director every day."

Qi Tongwei suddenly gripped the handrail of the cart tightly.

Instantly, my blood surged and tears welled up in my eyes.

He was actually trying to curry favor with Zhao Ruilong, but he was always a little uneasy.

They were worried that their flattery would annoy others.

They were also afraid that they were useless and would be looked down upon.

She was even more afraid that Zhao Ruilong would treat her like a servant but not help her improve.

But now...

All his worries and concerns vanished instantly.

They couldn't wait to immediately fight alongside Zhao Ruilong and wreak havoc on all sides.

"So this is what it feels like to be understood and respected!"

"It's truly moving, enough to bring tears to your eyes, enough to make you want to give your life for it!"

When she noticed Qi Tongwei, tears seemed to well up in her eyes.

Zhao Ruilong quickly reminded him:

"Damn, we were just chatting for a bit, why are you getting all red in the eyes?"

"You're a grown man, you're not going to burst into tears here, are you?"

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong pretended to be disgusted and walked towards the cashier.

Qi Tongwei grinned and quickly held back his tears.

Soon.

The three of them, carrying large and small bags, arrived at the van and were about to load them in.

Qi Tongwei's phone suddenly rang.

"Let's go, you answer the phone now."

Zhao Ruilong and his second brother-in-law began loading the truck.

Qi Tongwei quickly answered the phone.

"Hey, madam, I'm in the parking lot. Need to get back to work? Okay, I'll drive out right away."

"Wait a moment."

Zhao Ruilong frowned and looked at Qi Tongwei.

"After you took my aunt back to her workplace, you didn't take Teacher Wu back to Luzhou, did you?"

Qi Tongwei nodded and said, "That's the arrangement for now."

Zhao Ruilong rolled his eyes.

"Since you're already here, why don't you come over to my place for a casual dinner tonight?"

"what?"

Qi Tongwei was stunned.

He opened his mouth wide, thinking to himself.

Dude, what kind of international joke are you making?

Is your family a place where you can just go and eat anywhere?

Your father is Zhao Lichun, the most powerful person in the entire Handong!

"What do you mean 'huh'? Give me your phone, I'll tell Teacher Wu!"

Zhao Ruilong took Qi Tongwei's phone.

"Hello Teacher Wu, I'm Zhao Ruilong. I know you came to Jingzhou to accompany my aunt to buy things. Since you're already here, why don't you come to my house for dinner tonight? Oh, there's no need to be shy, we're all family and friends!"

"Can Teacher Gao come? Is he out in the countryside? I'll invite him another day. I'll have Qi Tongwei take Auntie back to work first, and then you two can come to my house. He'll pick up Auntie and Xiao Ke at six o'clock tonight!"

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong returned the phone to Qi Tongwei.

"You heard everything, right?"

Qi Tongwei looked completely bewildered and nodded repeatedly.

The unexpected surprise left him feeling somewhat apprehensive.

My mind is completely blank.

I wonder if I should hurry up and buy myself a decent new outfit.

I don't know what gift I should bring to Zhao Shuji's family banquet.

"Then what are you standing there for?"

As soon as Zhao Ruilong said this...

Qi Tongwei immediately shuddered.

"I...I'll go right away, I'll take Auntie back to her workplace right away."

Qi Tongwei turned around and ran away as fast as he could.

He hadn't run far when he started laughing.

But as he laughed, tears streamed down his face.

He never dreamed that he would actually have dinner at the Zhao family's house.

He was well aware that eating tonight's meal was tantamount to boarding the Zhao family's ship.

From then on, Zhao Ruilong was his everything...