Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 412: Beheading at Meridian Gate

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Zhao Lichun met with Luo Long in his office.

"Mr. Luo, what's the urgent matter? Xiao Liu said you were very anxious." Zhao Lichun's professional smile made it impossible to detect any problems.

Luo Long smiled bitterly and said, "I have to be impatient. If I don't hurry up, I'll be shackled and taken to the Meridian Gate to be beheaded."

Zhao Lichun pretended not to understand, lit a cigarette, and said with a smile: "What's the beheading at the Meridian Gate? Who wants to behead you? It's not even dark in Handong yet. I see you, you've been confused by the life of an emperor, ah, haha."

Luo Long was in no mood to joke with Zhao Lichun, so he directly asked, "Governor Zhao, is the province investigating me?"

"What? An investigation?" Zhao Lichun looked surprised. "That's not happening. Don't be so suspicious. Why would our province investigate a big entrepreneur for no reason? This is a huge joke."

Luo Long said: "Oh, my dear Governor Zhao, please tell me the truth. I am a rough man. I know I have various faults and have made many mistakes.

I don't ask for the government's forgiveness, but I hope that you will give me some guidance based on the little I have done for you and the government in the past, and see if there is any chance of saving someone like me."

Zhao Lichun remained silent and waved his hand, "It's nothing. You're worrying too much."

Seeing Luo Long's disbelief, Zhao Lichun said, "Is it the fight that happened in the building below you a while ago?

Maybe someone from some bureau is investigating. If that's the case, you should cooperate."

Luo Long now knows what a bureaucrat is. Telling lies with open eyes is not enough to describe him. Instead, he calls the dead alive. He is treating himself like a child.

He knew that these people would not reveal anything unless he threw something out.

"Okay, okay, if you say so, then so be it." Luo Long was helpless. "Governor Zhao, I heard that the province is arranging flood prevention work recently?"

Zhao Lichun nodded slightly. "That's right. This year, the rainfall in most parts of China is quite significant. I heard that some areas in the south have already suffered from floods, and some places have even been submerged."

The situation in Handong isn't optimistic either. River water levels are rising steadily and approaching floodwaters, so we must remain vigilant. Just now, I presided over an important meeting on flood prevention arrangements.

Hearing this, Luo Long quickly responded, "As an entrepreneur in Handong, how can I stay out of such a major event that concerns people's livelihood?

How about this? My Huawei Group will donate 50 million! Oh no, 100 million! I am willing to donate 100 million to the government for free to help our flood prevention and disaster relief work go smoothly."

"One hundred million!?" Zhao Lichun exclaimed in surprise. "Oh, then on behalf of the provincial government, I would like to thank you, Mr. Luo, and Huawei Group for your support."

Luo Long smiled and said, "You're welcome, Governor Zhao. It's our job to cooperate with the government and shoulder the social responsibilities that businesses should shoulder."

Zhao Lichun pointed at Luo Long and said, "Old Luo, it would have been nice if you had thought of this earlier."

Luo Long said solemnly, "Yes! In the past, due to my limited education and experience, I looked at many things superficially and one-sidedly. My understanding of myself was also quite limited, lacking sufficient depth and breadth.

Ever since I had the honor of reading your magnum opus, The Unity of Knowledge and Action, and studied in depth your many thought-provoking speeches, I felt like I had been enlightened.

You once said in your book that our generation lives in a great era and shoulders the heavy responsibility entrusted by history. We can be called a generation of hard work and progress.

We should shoulder our responsibilities with fearless courage, undertake the mission of the times, and create a bright road for our great new China to carry on the past and open up the future.

These words were like a heavy hammer that woke me up and shocked me deeply.

So I have decided that from now on, I will keep your teachings in mind and put them into practice, interpreting and practicing the spirit of your precious speeches with practical actions!

Luo Long secretly gave himself a thumbs up. If he hadn't been hanging out with these bureaucrats every day, he really wouldn't have been able to flatter them like that.

Zhao Lichun smiled and said, "Not bad, you can say such words, which really makes me look at you with new eyes."

Luo Long's words really hit the nail on the head. What was the reason for him to publish a book and record his speeches? It was just for fame. This was the first time that someone really studied his book seriously. How could he not feel comfortable?

In fact, he had no idea that Luo Long had translated these words at the beginning.

Zhao Lichun said, "Now that you've read all this, what are your plans for the future? Do you have any ideas? Do you have any goals? Let's discuss this.

This spirit shouldn't just be learned, it needs to be put into practice. This is what I'm talking about: the unity of knowledge and action."

"Yes, yes, yes. I was just about to tell you. I plan to set up a charity organization nearby. Every year, I'll donate 30% of Huawei Group's profits to charity. Of course, this is also for my own benefit, to accumulate virtue and do good deeds. If you are free, please give me some guidance on the work, and it would be best if you could attend the opening ceremony of my organization."

"Okay, it's charity, it benefits the country and the people. Don't worry about it. I will definitely go when I have time."

Luo Long suddenly changed the subject and sighed, "Ah, I'm afraid I won't make it to that day."

Zhao Lichun frowned and stubbed out his cigarette, "Lao Luo, I've heard people say you're suspicious all the time, and now this problem has become even more serious.

We have been friends for so many years, and I promise you that if anything really happens, I will definitely speak up for you. Ah, you should just be at ease.

Why, you don’t even trust me, the governor, do you?

Luo Long muttered, "Just think of me as being suspicious. It's okay for me to go in. I'm just worried that I won't be able to do anything practical with you in the future."

"Hey, you." Zhao Lichun didn't want to say any more nonsense, so he waved him off. "Okay, if you have nothing else to do, go back and have a good rest. Don't think too much. I still have work to do, so I won't chat with you any more."

Luo Long realized that he had made a fool of himself and said quickly, "Governor Zhao, that's not what I meant..."

"Okay, okay, I got it. I have a government office meeting later, so that's all for today."

Liu Xinjian appeared at the right time, "Mr. Luo, please."

Luo Long stood up slowly. "Then I won't bother you any more. I happen to have an appointment with Mr. Zhao from Huilong Group to discuss work tomorrow, so I'll leave first."

Zhao Lichun was stunned and called out to the other party: "Wait, what are you talking about with Huilong Group?"