Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1086 Xiao Jiang

"Hey, Lao Li, do you think Governor Zhao will be able to take over as Party Secretary this time?"

Old Li picked up the glass in front of him, took a sip of warm water, and gently stroked the rim with his fingertips. He spoke slowly and deliberately: "Most likely."

Next year, Secretary He Jiyun will definitely be transferred to Beijing and retire to a second-line position to enjoy his retirement.

Given the current situation in Handong Province, it's impossible to replace the top two leaders at the same time. Such a change would cause too much commotion and destabilize the political situation, so the higher-ups wouldn't do that.

To be on the safe side, retaining Governor Zhao to take over is the most likely course of action.

"If Governor Zhao really gets promoted, who will fill the vacancy in our province?"

"Is there any need to ask? Of course it's Executive Vice Governor Liu Weimin. According to seniority, he should take over the position."

"Old Li, you're being uninformed. Do you think Deputy Secretary Han of the Provincial Party Committee is just a figurehead? If we're really talking about succession, is it Liu, the Executive Director, even a chance?"

Upon hearing this, Old Li sneered, "Anyone could rise to the top in the Handong Provincial Party Committee leadership team, but there's absolutely no chance for Deputy Secretary Han."

"What do you mean by that? What makes you so sure?"

"On what grounds? Just because he colluded with Governor Zhao to sideline Secretary He, and Secretary He recommended him before he left?"

Even if it's recommended, the higher authorities won't consider it.

If he really becomes the governor, and Governor Zhao becomes the party secretary, wouldn't this small area of ​​Handong become an inseparable alliance between the two of them? Don't you, as the person in charge, understand this? Can you really rest easy?"

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized what had happened and slapped their thighs, exclaiming, "Oh! We forgot about that!"

“You guys,” Old Li put down his water glass, leaned back in his chair, and swept his gaze over the crowd with a hint of disdain, “are just too low-ranking and lack vision. Only when you reach my position as a deputy director-general will you be able to see things from a higher and broader perspective.”

As he spoke, he casually glanced up, his gaze sweeping across the not-too-crowded first-class cabin.

There were only a few people in the cabin. On the left side, besides two children sitting in the front row and a man in the corner, there was only a young woman sitting next to the man, flipping through a newspaper.

She was a beautiful and stylish woman, exuding a mature and intellectual charm that was simply captivating.

Wait, when did this woman appear?

He remembered.

He hadn't noticed because the woman was sitting in the front row with the child.

Thinking of this, he subconsciously straightened his back and raised his chin slightly, his deliberate show-off look was quite obvious.

"Look, Old Li's out of breath!" someone couldn't help but joke.

"He has the right to be so confident!" another person chimed in, their tone tinged with envy. "He's now a deputy director-general level official, while all of us old classmates are still stuck at the division-level positions, a huge gap between us!"

Old Li had lost interest in chatting with the others and instead struck up a conversation with Luo Qian, who was sitting next to Qi Tongwei, "Miss, are you here in Handong for sightseeing?"

Luo Qian was taken aback, looked the greasy and bald "Deputy Director Li" up and down, and didn't say anything.

Laughter immediately erupted inside the cabin.

"Old Li, it seems your deputy director-level position isn't all that great after all," his female companion laughed.

Deputy Director Li's face flushed red and then turned pale. "Miss, let me introduce myself. I am Li Dagong, Director of the Political Department of the Handong Public Security Bureau. I have no ill intentions, I just want to make friends with you two."

"Since you're sightseeing in Handong, and I happen to be familiar with the area, perhaps I can be of some help."

Luo Qian found it noisy and put down her newspaper, complaining to Qi Tongwei, "Look, it's all your fault. I told you to have our group charter a plane, but you insisted on a low-key trip. Now look what happened, we can't even have some peace and quiet."

Qi Tongwei hugged Luo Qian apologetically and patted her on the shoulder. "Alright, alright, it's my fault. I'll handle it, okay?"

He then gestured for Luo Qian to move to the inner room.

After changing positions, Qi Tongwei waved to Li Dagong, whose face was already quite pale, "This... Director Li, we are locals from Handong and are very familiar with the situation here. We don't need your help for the time being. Thank you for your kindness."

Li Dagong's smile vanished, replaced by a hint of ruthlessness in his voice: "Young men, judging from your appearance, you must come from very wealthy families. You must be the sons of some big boss in Handong, right?"

It's understandable that someone so young, so arrogant, and unaware of the true value of the position of Director of the Political Department of the Provincial Public Security Bureau.

After you get off the plane, you can ask your elders for their phone numbers and ask around to find out what a powerful deputy director-level official represents.

He snorted coldly, "Hmph, normally, let alone you, even your elders would have to depend on my mood to see me."

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei smiled faintly: "Director of the Political Department, what a big shot."

Forgive my poor eyesight, but I've never heard of this person before.

However, I do know a deputy director of your Public Security Bureau.

"Deputy Director-General?" Li Dagong was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Who is that?"

“His name is… um…” Qi Tongwei pretended to hesitate for a long time before slowly speaking, “Oh, his name is Jiang Hai, yes, Jiang Hai.”

I haven't been back to Handong for many years, and I can barely remember names anymore. I wonder if this Deputy Director Jiang is still in the Public Security Bureau?

"Jiang Hai!"

As soon as those two words were uttered, Li Dagong felt as if he had been pricked by a needle, and he almost jumped up from his seat.

Jiang Hai is not a deputy director-general; he was promoted to director-general a year ago and is now the actual director and party secretary of the Provincial Public Security Department!

"What...what's your relationship with him?"

Li Dagong began to have doubts, and then he straightened his gaze to examine the two men. Seeing that they were dressed in fine clothes and had an extraordinary demeanor, they certainly did not seem to be children from ordinary families.

Qi Tongwei spoke casually, as if he were talking about a trivial matter: "It's nothing. Back in Handong, we often ate together. This Xiao Jiang is the most enthusiastic one. He always insisted on paying the bill, which made me owe him quite a few favors."

"Little Jiang? Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this title, Li Dagong felt as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, and immediately concluded that the other party was bragging. "You're so young, but you're quite good at bragging. Do you even know what position this 'deputy director' you're talking about holds now?"

Qi Tongwei replied earnestly, "I really don't know, after all, he hasn't been back for many years. But with his abilities and skills, he must have already risen to a higher level, right?"

Li Dagong sneered and said, word by word, "You do have some sense! The Deputy Director Jiang you mentioned is now the Director and Party Secretary of our Provincial Public Security Department!"

He paused, a sinister smile appearing on his face: "Since you know Director Jiang, that's perfect. After the plane lands, I'll give him a call to ask if he still remembers his old friend."