Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1030 The Changes in the Character "da" (Those two characters cannot be typed)

The pleasant inspection tour was not without its challenges. That evening, Qi Tongwei had just finished a feast of farmed seafood, accompanied by the top party and government officials in Haikou, and was about to go to his room to rest when the phone rang urgently.

Xu Lian reported excitedly that the People's Party members had gone mad, rebelled, and were no longer obeying orders.

Qi Tongwei frowned. Instead of asking for the reason, he first criticized Xu Lian in a stern voice, telling him to "correct his attitude".

After all, that side has nominal oversight power over the municipal government, and that side is part of the institutional hierarchy.

They oversee the municipal government.

Raising differing opinions is perfectly legal, and such accusations that "exaggerate" the issue only make the situation more passive if they are heard.

Once Xu Lian had calmed down a bit, Qi Tongwei steadily asked, "What exactly happened?"

Xu Lian, on the other end of the phone, explained the reason intermittently—his carefully drafted proposal, "A Fund to Support Enterprises for Environmental Protection," had been rejected.

The reason is clear: this budget is not on the city government's planning list this year and therefore cannot be approved.

Hearing this, Qi Tongwei felt somewhat displeased and retorted, "Isn't it precisely because it's not in the original plan that we need to submit an application report? Can't they see the long-term significance of this fund for Beishan's development? This is for the health and well-being of millions of people, and it's a key measure to improve the pollution control capabilities of enterprises. How can they ignore the big picture?"

Xu Lian said with a wry smile, "I told them, but they ignored me and just said we'd revise the planning list after the New Year."

Qi Tongwei snorted coldly: "After the New Year? Wouldn't it delay us for another two months after the New Year?"

Can we wait? Can the beautiful mountains and clear waters of Beishan wait? Can the growth of the enterprise and the income of the workers wait?

"Who says otherwise? I've said that before, but those old guys just wouldn't listen. I even brought you into it, saying it was your personal instruction, and do you know what they said in return?"

"What did you say?" Qi Tongwei frowned slightly.

"They said that no one can give orders that violate principles. Since it is a polluting enterprise, it has no reason to exist. It should be removed from Beishan. Polluting enterprises cannot be used as a political achievement for promotion and wealth. Do you think that's human language?"

Qi Tongwei was stunned after hearing this. If he still didn't understand, then he would be a fool.

It's obvious that this was aimed at him.

After a little thought, Qi Tongwei realized that someone must be behind it.

It was obvious who it was; they weren't this assertive before Xia Guanglei came down.

"What changes have occurred over there recently?" Qi Tongwei asked.

Xu Lian realized, "Ah, this... I really didn't notice."

"I'll find out," Qi Tongwei said, then hung up the phone.

This municipal party secretary is really restless; he actually thought of using that place to intimidate, restrain, and weaken his power.

I wonder what benefits Xia Guanglei gave these directors? They were willing to become the scapegoats.

If you didn't know it was a large family, you'd have abundant political resources.

No sooner had they given Duan Feng, the secretary of the Municipal Political and Legal Affairs Commission, the position of director of the Public Security Bureau than they heard that the position of the head of the Municipal Propaganda Department would be extended for another three years.

Just a few days ago, Hu Cheng, the organization minister, told him that Xia Guanglei had promised him a position as deputy secretary of the municipal party committee.

A powerful dragon is a powerful dragon, but it's unknown how long it can remain powerful or how much political resources it can exchange.

Time passes unconsciously.

The crimson flames flickered in the dim room, much like Qi Tongwei's turbulent emotions at that moment—complex and unpredictable.

The enemy is about to attack his base, so he needs to be on his guard and deal with it properly.

Just as the fourth cigarette was lit at the filter, the phone rang again.

Xu Lian's voice came through the receiver, carrying a deliberately lowered and solemn tone: "I've found out, and there have been quite a few changes."

"Now a new deputy director has appeared over there, and he's taking the lead on many things, completely messing up the original procedures." He paused, as if choosing his words carefully, "And you'd never guess who this person is."

"Who is it?" Qi Tongwei's voice was flat.

"Chen Yiwen".

"Chen Yiwen!" Qi Tongwei was taken aback.

“Yes, it’s him.” Xu Lian’s tone was full of indignation. “This guy is your… no, he’s our enemy.”

"You let him off the hook last time with his brother, but he actually dared to challenge you. He's got some nerve!"

Qi Tongwei sneered, his laughter devoid of any warmth, only chilling coldness: "Very well, I'd like to see what tricks a businessman can play in politics."

Last time, Chen Yiwen's younger brother, Chen Yilong, forcibly took Wei Tao's girlfriend in Tianzhou while posing as a police officer. Considering that the matter would affect Sha Ruijin if it escalated, he let it go.

Unexpectedly, this did not deter Chen Yiwen; instead, he dared to retaliate.

Xu Lian's voice came again, carrying a hint of barely perceptible worry: "I also found out something else. Chen Yiwen has recently sold off a lot of his family property, and his younger brother is no longer in our city."

The people below said...it seems they went south.

"The South?" Qi Tongwei's eyes sharpened, instantly grasping the key point. Selling off assets and transferring relatives—this was clearly a desperate, all-or-nothing move.

"What, are you planning to fight me with your back against the wall?" Qi Tongwei sneered.

Xu Lian's worries became increasingly apparent: "Mayor, we are now...besieged on all sides. Shouldn't we fight back? If this continues, I'm afraid..."

"Surrounded on all sides?" Qi Tongwei interrupted him, his tone tinged with disdain. "What do you mean by surrounded on all sides? I'm only surrounded on two sides."

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the endless stream of cars below, his eyes full of confidence. "These little tricks won't bring me down, Qi Tongwei. You arrange a meeting with Director Hao for me. Never mind, I'll call him myself."

He hung up the phone, his fingertips quickly scrolling across the screen, soon settling on the words "Director Hao".

Director Hao was transferred from another region. Due to the special nature of his position, he always adhered to the principle of "the more you do, the more mistakes you make; the less you do, the fewer mistakes you make; and if you do nothing, you make no mistakes." He rarely got involved in local power struggles and was like an outsider.

But now the situation is delicate, and this seemingly "neutral" bystander has become a key bargaining chip that Qi Tongwei wants to win over.

Fortunately, he and He Anxia had always respected Director Hao, so they should be able to persuade him.

The busy tone on the receiver was finally answered, and Director Hao's voice came through the static, carrying his usual aloofness: "Mayor Qi? Something wrong so late?"

"Director Hao, I'm sorry to disturb your rest." Qi Tongwei deliberately softened his tone, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the edge of the ashtray on the table, hiding his assertiveness in just the right amount of sincerity. "There is something that concerns the long-term future of Beishan that I would like to ask you for advice in person. How about I invite you to 'Lanzhu Xiaozhu' for a cup of tea tomorrow morning?"

I heard they've got some new tea from Guying Town in Handong County. Why don't you try some?