Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 950 Yu Huabei's Deep Affection

The phone hangs up.

Qi Tongwei slowly put down his phone, but Pei Yihong's words were still on his mind.

He didn't believe that the provincial party secretary was just asking casually; something must have happened, or the other party was hinting at something to him.

As someone who signs in myself, I can be certain that I would never harm him.

But ultimately, it's not about blindly following orders; there are some things the other party might not tell you completely.

Could something have happened to Zhao Xiaoya?

That's unlikely.

If Zhao Xiaoya were to get into trouble, would Zhao Lichun still be able to rise through the ranks all the way to the committee member level?

But Zhao Xiaoya was fine, so why would Pei Yihong specifically say that?

Qi Tongwei wanted to call Zhao Xiaoya, but then suddenly remembered Pei Yihong's words and specifically asked about their relationship.

This phone number cannot be made!

At least you can't use his phone to make the call!

Lost in thought, Qi Tongwei had unknowingly arrived at the door of the office of Yu Huabei, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee.

"Mayor Qi!" Yu Huabei's secretary, with sharp eyes, immediately came forward to greet Qi Tongwei as soon as he saw him.

"Hello, Secretary Li."

"Mayor Qi, do you want to see the Party Secretary?"

"Yes, please have Secretary Li put me in line," Qi Tongwei glanced at the open waiting room next to him, which was quite crowded.

Secretary Li smiled and said, "Mayor Qi, why are you queuing? Everyone knows that Beishan City is a key area of ​​concern for the province. You must have something very important to report here. I'll go and inform you now."

Sensing several envious glances, Qi Tongwei touched the bridge of his nose and said embarrassedly, "Maybe... I should still line up."

Secretary Li glanced around the waiting room and immediately suppressed the chaotic stares.

"Well... alright, please have a seat for a while. I'll report to the secretary first."

"it is good."

Qi Tongwei nodded, walked into the waiting room, and, facing the probing gaze that was once again directed at him, gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.

Seeing this, the others returned the gesture as a greeting.

Jealousy is one thing, but nobody's that stupid to make it so obvious.

Not long after, Secretary Li came in and announced that Secretary Yu wanted to see Qi Tongwei. Now, no matter how dissatisfied the others were, there was nothing they could do.

Can a leader meet with whomever he wants and tolerate subordinates questioning him?

Upon entering Yu Huabei's office, a department-level official was hurriedly tidying up materials, clearly indicating that his report had been interrupted halfway through.

"Tongwei, how's your leg recovery going?" Yu Huabei got up and walked out of his desk, smiling as he looked Qi Tongwei up and down.

This is his key reformer, the heroic mayor, who really saved him face last time.

Qi Tongwei patted his leg and laughed, "It's almost certain."

"That's good. Come, come, sit down. Xiao Li, brew some tea for Tongwei that I brought back from the capital last time."

"Okay, Secretary."

The two sat facing each other on the reception sofa. As soon as they sat down, Secretary Li had already prepared tea and brought it to the coffee table.

"Come on, have a taste."

Qi Tongwei picked up the teacup, smelled it, gently blew on the rim, and took a small sip. "Very good, with a sweet aftertaste."

"I'd like to take some back with me later." Yu Huabei smiled, in a very good mood.

"What kind of tea is this? Lu'an Melon Seed Tea?" Qi Tongwei asked uncertainly, examining the tea leaves.

"Yes."

"It seems a little different from what I used to drink."

"Of course it's different. This comes from the old revolutionary area of ​​Huaiyin. It was the favorite of that gentleman back then. It was usually only given as a gift to foreign friends, so it's very rare."

Qi Tongwei suddenly realized, "Then I'll have to savor it more."

The two drank tea and chatted for a while before Yu Huabei asked Qi Tongwei if he had something to discuss with him.

Qi Tongwei then explained his purpose.

Upon hearing that it was for the purpose of resolving the disaster in Heji City, Yu Huabei first praised him.

"It's commendable that you're thinking of contributing to the province." He then changed the subject, adding, "However, I don't want you to get involved."

The wheat disaster in Heji City this time is not a small problem, but a huge problem.

To be honest, the province doesn't have that budget.

If we were to withdraw funds from Beishan, it could very well be a case of penny-wise and pound-foolish, affecting the entire northern strategy. Don't forget, there are still millions of unemployed workers in the north whose problems haven't been solved.

If Haji City drags down or affects Beishan, the problem will likely become even more serious.

"Secretary Yu, don't worry, it won't affect Beishan. Before coming here, I discussed a good plan with Director Gao of the Grain Bureau. As long as this plan is implemented, the problem will definitely be solved."

"what's the plan?"

When Qi Tongwei explained his plan in its entirety, Yu Huabei's eyes lit up.

"Hey, your idea is quite novel. It solves the disaster problem in Heji City without adding any burden to the province. At the same time, it shows the outside world the positive image of unity and solidarity among all sectors of the Hanjiang region. It's a good idea that benefits the country and the people."

"I agree. I will try my best to make time to attend the charity's speech." Then she raised a new question: "However, there are many things to coordinate to implement your idea. You are about to go abroad for an inspection. Can you handle it?"

Furthermore, based on your approach, raising at least ten to twenty million yuan per city on average should be no problem at all.

How will this money be distributed then?

If local authorities intercept your funds, you can't very well turn against them, can you?

Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "Secretary Yu, this is exactly the question I've been thinking about."

Even with proper planning, the twelve cities plus our provincial capital still fall short of our 800 million target.

Of course, the Food Department can probably solve this shortfall by figuring out a solution on its own.

However, if some of the funds are retained by local governments, the plan may become unsustainable.

Therefore, I intend to ask you to preside over this conference.

Yu Huabei hesitated and said, "Is this a good idea? This is all the provincial government's work. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for me to get involved."

Yu Huabei was somewhat tempted. At his age, he still had room for further advancement. If he could accumulate more prestige in this term, it would help him take another step forward in the next term.

Moreover, the southern cities have always been places he couldn't touch. If he could gain some control over personnel matters through this matter, it would be very beneficial to his future.

"If you're not suitable, then no one else is."

We're talking about disaster relief, not investment promotion, government affairs, or anything like that—the Party Committee or the government.

Moreover, to subdue the top leaders and officials in various regions, only you, Secretary Pei, and Governor Anbang in our province can represent the provincial party committee.

As the top party and government leaders, Secretary Pei and Governor Anbang have many official duties and cannot spare the time to deal with such specific matters.

The only one left who can truly represent the provincial party committee's stance is you.