Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1103 Hou Liangping's Praise to Death

Hou Liangping shook his head, his tone firm: "Dad, there's no point in discussing this further."

With conclusive intelligence and a preliminary chain of evidence in place, now is the perfect time to investigate and prosecute.

If we turn a blind eye for fear of getting involved or getting into trouble, where is the dignity of the law? Where will the people's trust be placed?

He then looked at Qi Tongwei, his words carrying a deeper meaning, "The senior student just said, 'Those who are not in a position should not concern themselves with its affairs,' but I am still in that position, so I must concern myself with its affairs and fulfill my responsibilities. No matter how great the resistance or pressure I face, I must continue to investigate."

Because I am a student of Handong University of Political Science and Law, and also a prosecutor and deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

If even I dare not draw my sword, when will our China ever achieve peace and prosperity?

Qi Tongwei couldn't help but re-evaluate his junior.

Regardless, given the other side's aggressive stance, he had to applaud them.

He may not like it, but if someone is genuinely concerned for the people, he will still admire them more.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Zhao Lichun stopped talking.

"Did you bring the report? Let me see it. Since your senior is here, I can have him give you some advice."

"Yes, yes, yes." Hou Liangping seemed to have been prepared. He took out two reports from his briefcase and presented one to Zhao Lichun and one to Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei took the report but did not open it immediately; instead, he held it up.

“I don’t need to. As one of my teacher’s most outstanding students, Liangping’s unique insight into the political and legal field is beyond question. I trust him and he will definitely not let us down.”

Zhao Lichun waved his hand and said, "You shouldn't overestimate him."

If we really let him get away with it, he might cause a huge scandal. Let's wait and see; consider it a favor to me and your junior."

Since Zhao Lichun had already said that, Qi Tongwei couldn't refuse any longer, so he smiled and opened the report.

Soon, Qi Tongwei could no longer laugh.

Guo Huai-ren!?

When Qi Tongwei saw the name Guo Huai-ren, the former Party Secretary of Yantai City, his eyes visibly widened in surprise, but his politician's habit made him immediately return to normal.

Good heavens, the father-in-law and son-in-law put on a show for him and set a trap.

"So, senior, what do you think? Can you give me some advice?" Hou Liangping said with a smile.

Qi Tongwei didn't pretend not to know him, and frowned, saying, "Liangping, I didn't expect you to be investigating him."

If it were someone else, I could offer some advice, but for him, I'm afraid I really can't give that suggestion.

"Senior, please don't. How can I continue my investigation if you don't give me your feedback?"

People say that Secretary Guo has a close relationship with you. I've been struggling with this for a long time, unsure whether I should investigate. Since you're back in Handong, I thought I'd bring this case over for you to look at.”

Zhao Lichun continued acting, feigning anger, and said, "You little monkey, I was wondering why you were in such a hurry to submit this report."

So that's what you were planning. Aren't you just making things difficult for your old senior?

Qi Tongwei smiled faintly, "Show me? Show me what? Whether I look or not, what impact will it have on you? Do you expect me to tell you to investigate and you to investigate, or not to investigate and you to investigate?"

“That’s right.” Hou Liangping nodded calmly. “Senior, I know your character.”

And since you know Secretary Guo very well, if you say he is not corrupt, I believe he is absolutely not corrupt.

Qi Tongwei seized on the loophole in Hou Liangping's words, "Liangping, what do you mean I should say? Shouldn't you be the ones investigating this?"

You just said you wouldn't let subjective attitudes determine objective facts, so why are you now asking me to let my subjective attitudes determine your investigation? Huh?

Furthermore, what's the point of saying all this if you don't already claim to have sufficient evidence?

Qi Tongwei smiled knowingly. This junior was trying to dig a hole for himself. Unfortunately, his methods were a bit too naive.

Zhao Lichun's face was extremely ugly.

He knew that Hou Liangping was going to bring this up, but he didn't say anything about setting a trap for Qi Tongwei.

Besides, even if someone wanted to set a trap, why would they do it so blatantly?

Are you that close to them? How dare they say something like that?

"What the senior student said is true. It is our duty to investigate the truth, but people's hearts are complicated, and there are hidden stories beyond the evidence."

You have known Secretary Guo for many years, and you know his character and style of doing things best. Your judgment may help us avoid wrong paths and detours.

After all, we are investigating corruption, not framing innocent people. But if there is a real problem, we absolutely cannot turn a blind eye to any favors.

As for the evidence, preliminary evidence doesn't mean it's irrefutable, and even conclusive intelligence needs repeated verification. I brought the report today for two reasons: first, out of respect for you as a senior alumnus—it's always good to communicate—and second, to see which side my respected senior alumnus will ultimately take between legal principles and human sentiment.”