Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Qi Tongwei couldn't see anything wrong with him.

This isn't letting him come back; it's clearly letting him come back to be a thorn in our side.

My father-in-law probably meant the same thing.

Duty fulfilled.

What are his responsibilities?

To safeguard national security and social order, protect the legitimate interests of the people, and prevent, stop, and punish illegal and criminal activities.

In short, it boils down to two words: maintaining stability.

Handong is in complete chaos. Zhao Lichun has been deeply involved in Handong for decades, and his students are spread all over the place.

To wipe them out completely, we need not only swift and decisive measures, but also the courage to cut off our own flesh and goug out our wounds.

The higher authorities made a firm decision to resolve the situation in Handong that had become too powerful to handle, removing Secretary Zhao Lichun and transferring or demoting several key members of his leadership team who were aligned with him.

Using both harsh measures and sweet promises, Zhao Lichun's "ironclad" stronghold was split and divided.

However, the consequences are extremely serious. Without a leader, the rest will naturally fall apart.

What was originally a machine with a single unified thought has become one where each component begins to think independently.

This was originally a good thing; it's how things should normally be.

But Handong had been entrenched in the ideology of 'unification' for a long time, and the minds of others had long since become rusty and outdated.

Suddenly losing my anchor, all I felt was fear and panic.

When people panic, they tend to do stupid things.

When ordinary people make mistakes, at most they implicate their relatives and friends. It sounds cruel, but in reality, the impact is limited and will not harm the overall situation.

They are different; their official positions affect the survival and stability of thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and millions of families in a street, district, or city.

This is where the importance of Qi Tongwei, the director of the Public Security Bureau, becomes apparent.

A combat hero with exceptional personal abilities, he has been deeply rooted in Handong for many years. A graduate of Handong University, and with Gao Yuliang as his teacher, he has close ties with the Handong University clique and a network of connections throughout the entire system. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a local tyrant.

Over the years, through his painstaking efforts, with the support of Gao Yuliang above and the help of his fellow students from Han University below, he has achieved great success.

Qi Tongwei knew the entire Handong region like the back of his hand; no matter what happened, it would not escape his ears.

The reason the authorities released him was precisely because of his ability to maintain control.

Handong must not be allowed to have any more trouble now.

A new leader has already been discussed, and for the sake of Handong's future, a result is expected soon.

Most likely, they'll be airdropping in.

Zhao Lichun's problem is very serious; it crosses the red line and touches the high-voltage line.

Other issues can be overlooked and forgotten, but the red line of individualistic factionalism cannot be crossed.

People below stick together for warmth, helping each other out.

In principle, it is not allowed, but as long as it is not too excessive, and one knows the limits and it is beneficial to development and work, the higher-ups may turn a blind eye.

But Zhao Lichun is different; he truly treats Handong as his own backyard.

Both in words and actions, it was very clear that this signal was a signal to those above.

A sign of hope.

Dividing territory into separate domains is a red line.

Anyone who touches it will die, without exception!

It was because of this realization that the authorities made a firm decision to eradicate him completely, and consequently, they also became suspicious of the entire Handong region.

If they hadn't colluded with Zhao Lichun and allowed his power to expand unchecked, things wouldn't have developed to this point.

Now, those who should have been arrested have been arrested, and the rest have been released after being detained and interrogated.

Those who didn't come back will most likely not.

However, compared to the complex situation currently facing Handong, these are no longer considered dangerous.

The most important thing is what's in front of us right now.

Shutdown!

Having been suppressed by Zhao Lichun for decades, Governor Liu's heart had long been numb.

Originally, he had been holding on, waiting for this day to come, but he actually waited until the very end.

He suddenly realized that this power didn't seem to be anything to be obsessed with.

The truth is, he has neither the ability nor the courage to solve the mess he's in front of him.

The higher-ups have also lost faith in him and are just waiting to select a suitable candidate to replace him as the "bridge".

Having thought this through, Qi Tongwei already knew what he had to do.

He also understood why his father-in-law repeatedly emphasized "being dutiful," and that he was no longer Qi Tongwei when he returned to Handong.

It was the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff) that was snatched back from the Great Sage.

Whether the sea is calm or in complete chaos, people are fighting each other like dogs.

He only needs to firmly hold the Dead Sea, maintain social stability, ensure the people's peaceful lives, and make those scheming and despicable people hiding in the cracks and darkness bow down.

*

Beijing, airport.

A prominent dragon flag is parked on the back of the tarmac, and the special runway is ready.

Noticing that his boss was frequently checking his watch, the driver, Xiao Li, whispered, "Boss, should I go and ask him?"

"It's still early, it's just that my mind isn't at peace."

Yang Jianguo rested his hands on his knees, tapped his fingers lightly, and chuckled: "This arrangement is to have me defuse the mines!"

He was waiting for Vice-Guo Zhao, who had been transferred from Handong and was coming to take up his post after a short rest.

Xiao Li remained silent, but what he really wanted to say was, "You are free to refuse."

But these words will only ever be in one's heart, never spoken aloud.

The young Li of yesteryear has grown into an old Li, too old to work anymore, and has gone home to retire.

His son took over his father's job and continued to drive for the boss, becoming the new Xiao Li.

The person has changed, but nothing has really changed.

Xiao Li's personality, work style, and so on are almost identical to Lao Li's.

Serious, responsible, sharp-eyed, and discerning, but without a mouth.

Old Li had been teaching him, intentionally or unintentionally, what to say and what not to say since he was a child.

It can be said that as early as the age of 10, Xiao Li already knew what he wanted to do in the future.

He never thought of rebelling, nor did he feel that he should be in charge and make a name for himself.

Being able to follow a leader like Yang Jianguo, driving and protecting him.

For Xiao Li, this was already an immense honor.

Chapter 850 The Overbearing Vice-President Zhao is in Big Trouble

Thirteen minutes later, a small passenger plane landed smoothly and slowly taxied to a secluded flight path in the opposite direction.

Yang Jianguo, who was on the dragon flag, also got out of the car and stood by the runway, smiling and waiting.

"Hahaha, Commander Yang~"

Zhao Lichun strode down the gangway, leaning slightly forward, his hand holding the knife upright, his elbow bent and slightly tilted back. As he approached, he gripped his hand tightly.

A proactive attitude, a gentle tone, a hearty smile, and eyes that, despite their graying temples, are full of energy.

Upon meeting him, Yang Jianguo knew that he was a powerful figure with great personal charisma.

Why do I say he's assertive?

It's not just the rumors from Handong, but also his work style and resume.

It also lies in—

Even after arriving in Beijing, before he could even assume his duties, Zhao Lichun, still a nobody, wanted to maintain the upper hand and keep the local bigwig in check.

'Interesting.' Yang Jianguo chuckled to himself; it was the first time he had ever met such an interesting person.

Ever since he started working, no one in Beijing has ever been able to outdo him; he's always the one who's in charge of others.

He holds a higher position but isn't as skilled.

Those with better skills than him don't hold his position.

Yang Jianguo hadn't encountered someone in a long time who simply wanted to put him in a superior position.

Think about it, he's now a junior member of the department.

He was just one step away from becoming vice-state leader, but Yang Jianguo had some concerns and reasons, so he didn't really try to get it.

Unexpectedly, they were looked down upon by an outsider.

"Vice President Zhao, please, let's talk in the car."

"it is good."

Zhao Lichun was very good at putting on airs, with his head held high and chest out, his chin slightly raised, his slightly upturned head resembling the haughty posture of a superior.

At that moment, he felt as if he had become Yang Jianguo's direct superior.

Yang Jianguo: ...

'Isn't he tired?'

Yang Jianguo felt that he must have practiced these moves for a long time in private.

"Comrade, please."

Ignoring Zhao Lichun's arrogance, Yang Jianguo also invited the woman who got off the bus with him to get back in and travel with him.

"Thank you, Director Yang."

With her neat short hair, white shirt, suit pants, and a fitted Korean-style short blazer, her beautiful face exudes the refinement and charm of a mature woman.

The maturity that Yang Jianguo refers to is maturity in thought and behavior.

Age, estimated to be around thirty years old.

But she's actually 37, and she must have spent a lot of money on her face.

This person is Zhao Lichun's strategist and the actual controller of the family.

Second sister, Zhao Xiaohui.

The two got into the back seat, and Zhao Xiaohui opened the passenger door on her own initiative.

"Everyone's here, let's go!"

Zhao Lichun, who had gotten into the car beforehand, casually gave instructions after the two got in.

However, the car did not start as he expected. It wasn't until Yang Jianguo nodded slightly that Xiao Li, who had been watching closely through the rearview mirror, started the car.

This scene made Zhao Lichun unconsciously frown.

In Handong, no one dared to disobey his wishes.

Even in the capital, when he served as the secretary of Handong, such a trivial matter would never have happened.

'Just as I thought, once the person leaves, the tea grows cold.'

Zhao Lichun felt an even stronger urgency to fulfill his duties. He wished he were already in charge of the work and held real power, instead of just holding the empty title of vice-state leader.

Who would dare to look down on him like that?

Although Yang Jianguo didn't know what he thought, based on his years of experience in judging people and his limited understanding of him, he could roughly guess that he was dissatisfied with Xiao Li.

'That's really domineering.'