Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1048 Duan Feng's Doomsday (3)

"This also marks the first step for Beishan Industry from mechanical industry to technology industry, a step towards modern industry. Yingjie, you must do a good job of publicity so that everyone in Beishan will remember this historic moment."

Wu Yingjie said with pride, "Secretary Xia, I am really fortunate to have benefited from your kindness. Who would have thought that I would witness such an important moment for Beishan before I retire? It is truly exciting."

“Who says otherwise?” Duan Feng chimed in, “Secretary Xia’s arrival has brought a new look to Beishan.”

Protecting our green mountains and clear waters, attracting high-tech industries—it seems that it won't be long before Beishan truly takes off.

Just as the three were boasting to themselves, the secretary walked in and said that Mayor Qi had arrived.

All three of them were taken aback, wondering what Qi Tongwei was doing here.

Anyone with eyes to see knows that while the municipal party committee and government appear harmonious and friendly on the surface, they are actually at odds with each other.

As top party and government officials, Xia Guanglei and Qi Tongwei would rarely appear in each other's offices. Even if communication was necessary for work, they would do so either through meetings or by phone, and would never easily enter each other's "territory".

Duan Feng spread his hands and said with a smile, "Secretary Xia, look, your hundred-story building is quite powerful. It has even intimidated our arrogant mayor. Is it trying to show his loyalty to you?"

After Duan Feng finished speaking, everyone laughed.

Xia Guanglei also believes that the mayor has the intention to seek peace.

After all, a group incident had already overwhelmed the other side, and now such a heavyweight bombshell has been dropped. How can the other side fight back?

He who knows the current affairs is a hero.

To reach this position at such a young age, it's impossible that he doesn't understand this principle.

"Please invite him in." Xia Guanglei did not get up to greet him.

Since we're seeking peace, we must be prepared to accept defeat. From today onward, there will be no longer any possibility of the two of us being on equal footing. We must clearly distinguish between what's important and what's not.

The secretary welcomed Qi Tongwei in.

When he came in, Xia Guanglei's secretary had already informed him that Wu Yingjie and Duan Feng were there, so Qi Tongwei was not surprised at all.

The group nodded to each other, and Xia Guanglei pointed to the seat in front of him, inviting Qi Tongwei to sit down.

Qi Tongwei sat down properly, but his gaze lingered on Wu Yingjie and Duan Feng.

"Comrade Yingjie, Comrade Duan Feng, I'm so sorry to have bothered you."

I have something important to report to Comrade Guanglei, so I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to leave for a while.

Wu Yingjie and Duan Feng were both taken aback and looked at Xia Guanglei, waiting for his instructions.

Xia Guanglei frowned, feeling somewhat displeased, thinking that Qi Tongwei was about to surrender and lay down his arms, yet he was still putting on such a big show.

His initial intention to give the other party "some face" changed, and he decided to teach the other party a lesson, make him lose face, and let Qi Tongwei know who is really in charge.

He waved his hand and said with a smile, "Hey, Comrade Tongwei, Comrades Yingjie, Duan Feng, and I still have important work to finish. Why don't we let them wait here for a while?"

You can speak freely, it's okay. We're all members of the same team. If it's not important, they can listen without any problem.

If it's important, we can't just make a one-man show. When it comes to the Standing Committee meeting, they'll need our advice too, so it's better to let them know beforehand.

Qi Tongwei shook his head: "I'm afraid that won't work, Comrade Guanglei. This matter is quite confidential, and it's not appropriate to let more people know about it for the time being."

Xia Guanglei's smile froze. What's wrong with this guy? Has he always been this brave?

Is it really that serious?

Qi Tongwei nodded. "It's very serious!"

Xia Guanglei took a deep breath, suppressing the anger that surged through his lungs. He waved to Wu Yingjie and Duan Feng, and the two then got up and left.

The secretary closed the door. Xia Guanglei didn't rush to ask questions. Instead, he took out a cigarette and slowly lit it, trying to put pressure on Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei saw through Xia Guanglei's thoughts. Seeing the other party's attitude, and with the idea that "the emperor is not worried and the eunuch should not be anxious either," he calmly opened the tea and drank it without saying a word.

The room fell silent for a moment.

A subtle contest has quietly begun.

Xia Guanglei then realized that Qi Tongwei's actions didn't seem like a surrender, but rather a coup attempt.

Has the other side found some new reliance?

After a long silence, Xia Guanglei finally lost his temper. His gaze was icy, and his tone was sternly sarcastic. "Comrade Tongwei, didn't you say you had an important work report? Why are you drinking tea in my office? Huh?"

"You have the leisure for this, but I don't have time to waste with you. I just came down; there's a lot of work waiting for me in the city—research and investigation."

Qi Tongwei then spoke up, "Comrade Guanglei, I know you're anxious, but please don't rush."

I'm not saying anything mainly because I really don't know how to report this to you right now.

Xia Guanglei's criticism became even harsher, "How do you expect me to report this? Comrade Tongwei, what can I possibly say about you? Huh?"

Everyone says you're the most capable and decisive department-level official in our Hanjiang Province. What's wrong? You can't even give a simple report now? Huh?

If you really haven't figured it out, then wait until you have, and then come back. Don't waste everyone's time! Okay?

Qi Tongwei wasn't annoyed. He took a deep breath, as if he had made a difficult decision in his heart. "Since that's the case, then I'll be frank. If I offend you in any way, please don't be angry, Comrade Guanglei."

"Speak!" Xia Guanglei became increasingly impatient.

"At 8:00 a.m. this morning, a serious incident occurred in our city. Two women were shot while having lunch on Xinjie Street, Shifu Road, resulting in one death and one injury, causing widespread panic among the public," Qi Tongwei reported.

Xia Guanglei immediately became alert. Shifu Road New Street? Shooting? One dead and one injured?

Could it be that Qi Tongwei is planning to use the public security issue to make trouble for Duan Feng and take away his position as the head of the Municipal Public Security Bureau?

"Is that so?" Xia Guanglei asked, feigning surprise. "Has the murderer been caught?"

"No, he's still at large. I've already instructed the city police to do everything they can to track him down."

Xia Guanglei nodded and said casually, "You did a good job. Here's what I'll do: I'll urge Comrade Duan Feng to personally take charge as the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau and solve the case within a specified time."

Xia Guanglei intentionally downplayed Qi Tongwei's attack.

Qi Tongwei was taken aback, realizing that the other party had misunderstood. He didn't say it outright, but continued to proceed step by step, "I'm afraid he can't take the lead. Not only can he not take the lead, but we also need to urgently convene a standing committee meeting to adjust his division of labor."

Xia Guanglei sneered, "Isn't that a bit much, Comrade Tongwei? To take down Comrade Duan Feng's position as the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau over a shooting incident? That's making a mountain out of a molehill."

"If we follow your line of thinking, I'm afraid no police chief in the entire country could serve even one term."

Qi Tongwei said indifferently, "If it were just an ordinary shooting, it wouldn't be so serious, but this shooting is very special."

According to the investigation, both the injured woman and the deceased were Duan Feng's mistresses.

After being out of danger, the injured person's first choice was not to seek help from the police, but from the Discipline Inspection Commission.

According to her report to the disciplinary committee, the assassin was likely instigated by Duan Feng, and she also provided substantial evidence of Duan Feng's bribery and corruption on the spot.