freenovelworld Chapter 4 Taking a Stand Against the Top Leader
Chapter 4 Taking a Stand Against the Top Leader
Yang Ming was dumbfounded, especially when he saw his uncle Liang Qunfeng was also there.
Liang Qunfeng gave a wink, "Secretary Xu is here to offer his condolences, aren't you going out?"
Yang Ming suddenly felt dizzy. It was all over. He had kicked a hornet's nest by the provincial party secretary.
The two detectives quickly pulled Yang Ming away.
Xu Dingbang glanced at Liang Qunfeng. The public security, procuratorate, and judiciary are all in one place; they seem to be quite something.
"Comrade Xiao Qi, you've worked hard. How's your injury?"
Liang Qunfeng had to read people's expressions before acting, and Qi Tongwei could roughly guess what was going on.
"It's just a minor injury, thank you for your concern, Secretary Xu."
"I heard that Comrade Xiao Qi is a top student at Handong University of Political Science and Law."
The secretary just revealed this information to Xu Dingbang.
Qi Tongwei glanced at Liang Qunfeng and thought, "Old man, it seems your power is still not enough."
"Secretary Xu, you flatter me. What I learned in school is just the tip of the iceberg; the knowledge I gain from society is enough for me to learn for a lifetime."
Xu Dingbang sensed a hidden meaning in Qi Tongwei's words, and Liang Qunfeng's face darkened. This little brat really didn't know his place; it seemed that sending him to the mountains hadn't taught him a lesson.
"Comrade Qi is very modest. The country needs talent right now, and young people like you should show your skills. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. If you have any requests, you can tell me, and I'll make the decision for you today."
Liang Qunfeng glared at Qi Tongwei, his gaze carrying a strong warning.
Qi Tongwei is now a rebellious old man. He used his privileges to suppress me and thought he could shut me up? No way! Anyway, I've already made up my mind to resign and start my own business.
"Secretary Xu, I really have a small request."
Xu Dingbang smiled meaningfully. This kid dared to break into a kidnapper's den all by himself; he must have some guts.
"Tell me, as long as it's not excessive, I'll make the decision for you."
Qi Tongwei glanced at Liang Qunfeng again. Liang Qunfeng's face looked like he had eaten shit. A fly dared to challenge an elephant; he must be tired of living.
“Secretary Xu, I have learned a lot during these two months working at the grassroots level, but I feel quite complacent. I need a larger platform to fully utilize my knowledge. I would like to transfer back to the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate, starting as an intern prosecutor, to uphold justice, not be afraid of powerful figures, and continue to serve the people.”
This statement is a blatant challenge to Liang Qunfeng's authority.
Liang Qunfeng couldn't hold back any longer, "Young man, don't be too ambitious. The organization put you in that position because they hope you can fully utilize your talents."
Since things had already broken down, Qi Tongwei decided to confront them head-on. He refused to believe that Liang Qunfeng would scatter his ashes.
"Secretary Liang, the organization doesn't belong to any one person, and the power given by the organization isn't for personal matters."
"presumptuous"
Liang Qunfeng got angry. He hadn't been confronted to his face in a long time, and he lost his composure for a moment before trying to salvage the situation.
"Young man, any accusation must be based on evidence; this isn't a college debate."
Qi Tongwei understood that he probably couldn't stay in Handong anymore, and Secretary Xu certainly wouldn't stand up for him, but he felt damn good. Why should he use the power the people gave him to humiliate them?
Damn it, I'm going all out today and be a reckless brute like Li Kui.
"Secretary Liang, if a woman likes a man, but the man doesn't like her, and the woman uses her father's power to suppress the man, wouldn't that be considered an abuse of power?"
Liang Qunfeng was so embarrassed by the rebuttal that his face turned red. He had completely lost face.
Xu Dingbang realized that if he continued, everyone would lose face.
He was speechless. Liang Qunfeng actually used his power to help his daughter snatch a man. This kid was so stubborn, he dared to say anything.
"Comrade Xiao Qi, take good care of yourself and recover well. I'm very happy that you have a heart dedicated to serving the people. The country needs young people like you, with ideals and enthusiasm. I hope you will continue to maintain this spirit."
Qi Tongwei had heard this kind of official jargon countless times; the word "official" implies that whatever one says is reasonable.
"Thank you for your guidance, Secretary Xu. I am still too young and should learn more."
Secretary Xu laughed heartily, "Comrade Qi, that's the right attitude. We still have things to do, you should rest first."
"Thank you, Secretary Xu, thank you, leaders. I was presumptuous today, so please just ignore me."
The leaders couldn't help but laugh; this kid was indeed a troublemaker.
"Secretary Xu, esteemed leaders, please continue with your work. I'd like to speak with Mr. Qi for a while."
He Zhen is a shrewd businessman who can see through everything. He thinks Qi Tongwei has probably offended a high-ranking leader and can forget about working in the officialdom in the future. He admires this kind of young man.
"Mr. He, you should get some rest too. I'll come see you again tomorrow."
Xu Dingbang was determined to keep He Zhen, and he adopted a very humble attitude.
He Zhen understood Xu Dingbang's meaning, "Secretary Xu, I will need to rely on you more in the future."
Hearing this, Xu Dingbang felt reassured.
"Comrade Xiao Qi, why don't you spend more time with Mr. He?"
Qi Tongwei was inexplicably chosen to be a "general" (a euphemism for a prostitute). I am a man, not a prostitute.
"We guarantee to complete the tasks assigned by Secretary Xu."
"You little rascal, you're really cunning."
After the leaders left, He Zhen got straight to the point.
"Mr. Qi, thank you for saving my life. I would like to invite you to work in Hong Kong."
Qi Tongwei has just offended his superiors; he can't afford to offend the God of Wealth as well.
“Mr. He, you can call me Xiao Qi or Tongwei, Hong Kong is a beautiful place, and I really long to go there, but I can't run away from the slightest setback. Please understand, Mr. He.”
"Young people with ambition, our company's doors are always open for you."
He Zhen didn't want to rush things. Young people should be brave and take risks, even if they get hurt.
“Mr. He, I’ve just thought about it, and there are two possibilities for this kidnapping case. The first is that it was a typical kidnapping by criminals demanding ransom, but kidnapping a Hong Kong businessman is quite rare, given the high risk. The second possibility is that it was done by Mr. He’s competitor in Hong Kong. I’m more inclined to believe the latter.”
Da Hu is dead, and the police can't find the truth. According to Qi Tongwei's memory, it was indeed someone from Hong Kong who hired Da Hu. It wasn't for extortion; it was simply to kill him. They demanded that he be killed seven days later and that the news of He Zhen's kidnapping be released beforehand.
After the murderer was caught, since He Zhen was already dead, the superiors ordered the case to be closed immediately, and no one wanted to delve deeper into the truth.
He was shocked; he hadn't thought of it that way at all.
"Xiao Qi, why are you siding with my competitor?"
"It's just an intuition. As for whether it's right or wrong, Mr. He won't lose much by investigating."
He Zhen nodded in agreement. Rich people are superstitious, and sometimes intuition is the truth.
"Xiao Qi, I'll listen to you. I promise you a million-dollar reward; you can't refuse."
Qi Tongwei genuinely didn't want to refuse; there was no reason to turn down money.
But now is not the time to use this favor.
“Mr. He, one million is an astronomical figure in mainland China. At my age, I can't resist the temptations of this glamorous world. Having too much money will only harm me.”
He Zhen felt that Qi Tongwei was not the kind of person who couldn't resist temptation; on the contrary, he knew exactly what he wanted.
Since that's the case, he has no choice but to think of another way. He must keep the promise he made in the face of life and death, otherwise he won't be at peace with himself.
"Xiao Qi, you're more capable than I was when I was young. I couldn't resist the allure of Miss Hong Kong."
"Mr. He, you must be joking."
The two chatted happily, like close friends despite their age difference.
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"Thank you, System Daddy! I'm incredibly powerful now. I can kill and set fires and wear golden belts, and build bridges and roads without leaving a trace."
At Handong University of Political Science and Law, news quickly spread throughout the campus: Qi Tongwei betrayed his teacher and ancestors, and cursed Liang Lu as an old woman, causing the image of the student union president to plummet.
"Dad, if you don't help me, I'll die together with Qi Tongwei."
Liang Lu is now going all out; if she doesn't have an easy time, Qi Tongwei won't have an easy time either.
Liang Qunfeng slammed his hand on the desk in anger. "Outrageous! You scoundrel! Your mother and I were against it from the start, but you insisted on liking a married man. Now you're so old and still chasing after a student. You've completely disgraced me!"
Liang Lu rushed to the windowsill, pushed the window open, and shouted, "Dad, if you don't agree, I'll jump!"