Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1066 Stealing Fragrance and Jade (2)

With tears streaming down her face, Yu Xiaoxiao's vision grew increasingly blurry, yet in the deep darkness, she could see Qi Tongwei's face becoming clearer and clearer.

He was wearing a loose bathrobe, his forehead covered in sweat, and he was staring at her intently.

"Ah!" Yu Xiaoxiao screamed in shock, but before she could finish, a warm hand covered her mouth tightly.

"Shh! Don't shout!" Qi Tongwei's voice was very low and urgent. He then pulled her, blanket and all, into his arms tightly.

Yu Xiaoxiao was both shocked and angry. Her pent-up grievances and panic exploded instantly, and she bit hard on the hand that was covering her mouth.

"Hiss—" Qi Tongwei gasped in pain, quickly letting go and muttering under his breath, "Are you a dog?"

"Are you crazy! Get out of here!" Yu Xiaoxiao said in a panicked tone, her two delicate hands pushing against Qi Tongwei's chest, her heart pounding so hard that she didn't have time to figure out how he had sneaked into the bedroom.

Having come this far, how could Qi Tongwei possibly give up such a good opportunity?

He gripped Yu Xiaoxiao's wrist tightly, the warmth of his palm seeping through her cool skin. Before she could struggle, he leaned down and pressed his face against hers.

The kiss came unexpectedly, carrying the sharp scent of tobacco and the undeniable force of a man, instantly capturing her breath.

Yu Xiaoxiao trembled in shock, a soft sob escaping her throat. She raised her hand to push his chest, but the force was weak, as if she had given up resisting.

good chance!

Taking advantage of the situation, Qi Tongwei freed one hand and reached into the blankets.

My fingertips touched a piece of delicate, soft skin.

The bathrobe I was wearing earlier had already been taken off.

The white rabbit is now undeniably exposed.

They were caught in an instant.

Just then, Madam Yu's voice suddenly came from outside the door, sounding anxious and worried through the door: "Xiaoxiao, are you alright? Was that you calling just now?"

Mrs. Yu was drawn over by the scream earlier. She tried calling her cell phone but found it was still on but no one answered, so she went upstairs to check on it herself.

Yu Xiaoxiao froze, her blood seemingly freezing instantly. She panicked, forgetting even to breathe. She abruptly turned her head away from Qi Tongwei's kiss, her eyes filled with terror and helplessness. She desperately pounded on Qi Tongwei's back, her voice trembling, "You...you hide!"

Qi Tongwei, however, pressed her further into the blankets, signaled her with his eyes to steady herself, and pointed to the locked door.

Yu Xiaoxiao then realized that her mother couldn't get in at all. She quickly took a deep breath and replied in a low voice, "Ah, Mom, it's okay! I accidentally spilled the milk and got a fright."

"Milk? Is the glass broken? Do you want me to come in and help you clean it up?" Mrs. Yu's voice came closer, clearly she had walked to the door.

"It's not...it's not broken! I don't need it for now, I'll clean it up after I lie down for a bit!" Yu Xiaoxiao's teeth were chattering as she replied, but Qi Tongwei took advantage of the situation and squeezed in through the gap in the blanket, his body temperature burning hot, and instantly gained the upper hand.

Yu Xiaoxiao's heart pounded wildly, her throat tightened, and she almost burst into tears. She could only bite her lip tightly and force out a few words through gritted teeth: "Stop it..."

She knew the Yu family's traditions all too well. Her father had cultivated deep roots in the Han River political arena for many years, and what he valued most was dignity.

If her mother were to witness this, not only would she lose all face, but Qi Tongwei's career would also be completely ruined!

Madam Yu, who was outside the door, did not leave. She felt that her daughter's tone was tinged with an inexplicable panic. Suspiciously, she pressed her ear against the door and listened intently for a long time, but she did not hear any unusual sounds.

She turned around and walked to Qi Tongwei's room. Seeing that the light was still on, she raised her hand to knock, but then suddenly stopped.

My mind goes back and forth a thousand times.

It's so late, it's really inappropriate to disturb a stranger like this.

More importantly, if she were to stumble upon something she shouldn't have, should she, as the mother, expose it or not?

After hesitating for a while, she went back to Yu Xiaoxiao's door, listened carefully to make sure it was quiet inside, then breathed a sigh of relief and left with heavy steps.

The light from under the door went out completely, and the footsteps in the hallway faded into the distance. Qi Tongwei then loosened his grip, looked down at the person in his arms, and whispered, "Auntie is gone."

Having spent many years navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom, he certainly possessed the necessary counter-surveillance awareness.

Besides, he was always sharp-eared and sharp-eyed, and he could not hide the sound of Madam Yu's footsteps from him.

"Get back here right now!" As soon as her heart settled down, Yu Xiaoxiao's pent-up anger exploded instantly. She raised her hand to shove Qi Tongwei, her eyes red and showing signs of crying.

Qi Tongwei didn't dodge or move; he just stared at her blankly, his gaze deep and unfathomable, like a still pool of water: "You cried."

Yu Xiaoxiao turned her face away, refusing to look at him, and said curtly with a heavy nasal tone, "Are you leaving or not!"

go?

What the hell!

The arrow is on the bowstring; it has no choice but to be released.

Qi Tongwei turned Yu Xiaoxiao around and pressed her down on top of him.

The sharp edge of the bowstring is already poised for action.

He pulled the red sleeves into his arms.

A ten-year-long wish fulfilled today.

A gentle spring breeze swept away the old dust.

……

With a triumphant air, Qi Tongwei returned to Beishan.

During the waiting period, Qi Tongwei was not idle. He was busy going to the grassroots level, inspecting, conducting research, and preparing for his trip to Beijing.

After a busy few days, he carefully considered his options and finally decided to temporarily side with the Zhong family.

After all, the Zhong family has provided crucial support in his path to advancement over the years.

Of course, this is also to solidify the relationships between the red-named figures in the sign-in system.

Raising favorability with a red-character is extremely difficult; he hasn't even maxed out Zhong Wei's favorability yet, so he shouldn't be so greedy.

In addition, there is the assessment of the power of both sides.

Although Secretary Gu is at the height of his career, his age is a factor, and by the time he truly needs someone, that person will likely have already stepped down.

Once he steps down, it's hard to say how much of a role he can still play.

After all, if you're going to withdraw, you should withdraw completely; that's the usual practice.

Moreover, Secretary Gu's foundation is not as deep as one might imagine. He comes from a humble background and rose to his current position step by step through a compromise made after various parties had engaged in power struggles. His family background is far less complex and intertwined than that of the Zhong family.

There have long been rumors that Secretary Gu is missing a piece of power, and the most crucial piece is still in the hands of the previous secretary.

The Zhong family is different.

Three generations of management had long since rooted themselves in this land. Power was like an impenetrable net, radiating from the capital to the local areas, from the imperial court to the common people, helping him in every aspect.

Once you enter the Zhong family's inner circle and achieve some success, even a high-ranking official position is within reach.