Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 528 The Struggle between Two Deputies

Two brand-new-looking Coasters drove into the front of the Party and Government Building. When a group of Party and Government officials saw the cars, there was a commotion.

Qi Tongwei and He Anxia noticed something was wrong, looked back at the team, and everyone quieted down again.

Qi Tongwei asked: "What's wrong? Does anyone have any questions?"

No one spoke.

"Since everything is fine, let's set off as soon as possible."

After getting on the first car and sitting down in the front seat, Zhu Hongwen quietly sat in the seat behind Qi Tongwei.

Completely ignoring the strange looks from the other members of the Standing Committee, he cheerfully leaned over from the side of the passage and whispered, "Mayor, does this count as following in your footsteps?"

Qi Tongwei was also amused and confused by the other party's shamelessness. It seemed that this person was even more "loyal" than the one who signed in himself.

Indeed, anyone who makes such a statement in the officialdom would regard it as a sign of siding with Qi Tongwei.

He Anxia gave him a look, as if to say: Not bad, Comrade Tongwei, you got yourself an executive vice president so quickly.

The other members of the Standing Committee felt a chill in their stomachs. Why didn't they realize that the nominal Standing Committee Member No. 4 was so shameless?

Zhu Hongwen didn't care about people's eyes at all. He was 51 years old, an awkward age that was neither young nor old.

There is still about a quarter of political life left, and there is hope of moving forward.

Of course, he didn't dare to think about moving forward. He just hoped that he wouldn't be taken down. Otherwise, he could foresee that his end would be very miserable.

Qi Tongwei didn't respond to the other person's words. Instead, he looked at the luxurious decoration inside the car and sighed, "Our Beishan City is not very poor. These two cars are worth a lot of money."

Zhu Hongwen immediately leaned forward and said, "Mayor, we sent someone to buy these two cars from Japan. The shipping alone cost hundreds of thousands. Because of these two cars, the provincial party committee was furious, and our former municipal party secretary was even dismissed.

But the car was kept. Changing two cars for one municipal party secretary is the most unprofitable deal Beishan City has made in recent years."

He Anxia and Qi Tongwei were no longer calm.

Zhu Hongwen pretended not to investigate and continued, "At that time, Secretary Pei of the Provincial Party Committee said: I can leave the car to you, but if you don't achieve results, then I will ask the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Procuratorate to use this car to take you back to the provincial capital.

This matter was a hot topic at the time.

So normally we don't dare use this car, not even our previous Party Secretary or Mayor dared to use it. I never expected Comrade Xu Lian to actually bring this car out. It's so ostentatious."

Qi Tongwei and He Anxia finally understood why there had been a commotion among the Standing Committee members.

He Anxia frowned as he listened, "Then what does this Xu Lian mean?"

Qi Tongwei also felt that it was inappropriate, but he believed that the other party would definitely not harm him. However, he was afraid that this was a loyal but brainless person.

At this time, Xu Lian, who had arranged for everyone to get on the bus, also got on the first Coaster.

Qi Tongwei asked, "Lao Xu, is there any explanation for these two cars?"

Xu Lian was stunned. He glanced at Zhu Hongwen who was sitting in the back and smiling, and immediately realized that he had been reported by this man.

Xu Lian was not afraid and explained, "Secretary He, Mayor, this car does have a story. It caused a lot of uproar in our city last year, and many people know it clearly.

Later, there was a saying among the people that if we officials really want to do practical work and are honest, we should take this car if we have the ability. Otherwise, it will all be a formality and a show.

Trusted by the mayor, I thought about it again and again and decided to arrange the car on my own initiative.

Firstly, it can let the people see our determination, and secondly, there are no other cars worth showing off in our city except these two.

Normally when we go out we ride in a Santana that is more than ten years old. With so many of us, we probably can't spare so many cars.

Besides, the car has been sitting there for over a year, and if it remains unused, the money would be wasted.”

He Anxia nodded, looked at the crowd, and said with a double meaning, "Well, the common people are not confused either. They are trying to force us to abdicate in disguise. So do you have the confidence and dare to take this car?"

Xu Lian's face turned pale on the spot.

Zuo Ming sighed, "Yeah, if we don't take this position, people won't believe we're determined. No matter how much we say, they'll think we're just going through the motions, putting on a show. If we do take this position, and we don't do our job well, we'll be punished by our superiors."

Qi Tongwei knew that Xu Lian was not to blame for this. He had emphasized many times that he wanted to take over Beishan City. He said it at the conference and in Building No. 2. The other party was just trying to please him.

If he had reported it, I'm afraid given his personality he would still choose these two cars. After all, the confidence of the people is very important.

As for not reporting, since you have said that you will give full authority to the other party, you should trust the other party.

"Okay, Comrade Anxia, ​​let's give the people some confidence. This will not only spur ourselves on, but also show the provincial party committee its stance. I think Comrade Xu Lian has done a good job in this regard and should be supported."

Qi Tongwei clearly supported Xu Lian, and the latter's face regained its color.

He Anxia nodded, "Then let's go."

At this time, Zhu Hongwen came over again and said, "Secretary, Mayor, I am also a local and a real Beishan expert. If you two have any questions, you can ask me."

Qi Tongwei nodded lightly, then waved to Xu Lian, indicating that he should sit down.

Xu Lian glanced at Zhu Hongwen, suppressed his anger, and sat down across the aisle from Qi Tongwei.

These two local factions are in a complete conflict.

The car slowly drove out of the Party and Government Building, and the "Doomsday Wasteland" isolated by the small red building also appeared in front of everyone.

I didn’t notice anything when I took a quick glance yesterday, but now when I look at it with a purpose, I feel it is extremely desolate.

On the streets, the cement road underfoot is full of cracks and potholes, and the dilapidated buildings on both sides seem a little shaky. Only the graffiti on the walls and faded billboards bear witness to the city's past hustle and bustle and prosperity.

Most of the shops on the street have their doors closed, except for a few that are still struggling to maintain business. The shop owners sit listlessly at their doorsteps, with no desire to greet passers-by.

Qi Tongwei shook his head secretly. This was even worse than the small town in the 1980s.

Fortunately, there are advantages. The roads are wide enough and the urban area has six lanes. During the planned economy era, this was a national key city with very complete infrastructure. It has everything it needs, except that it is a little old.

Zhu Hongwen was not idle along the way. He stole the limelight from Xu Lian and kept introducing the stories of this city to Qi Tongwei.

"Secretary He, Mayor Qi, this is the first railway bridge built domestically in our country. It caused quite a stir back then, and the then-No. 1 even came to inspect it in person."

"Secretary He, Mayor Qi, this is the Beijing-Hankou Railway, which we built in 67. It's been 29 years now, and it's still in use without a single accident."

"Secretary He, Mayor Qi, this used to be a barracks for the Riyu Kingdom. They originally housed the country's elite Sixth Army Corps. Later, we demolished it and built a history museum on its site."

"Secretary He, Mayor Qi, this..."

Qi Tongwei and He Anxia were listening with great interest, and the other members of the Standing Committee were also watching with great interest.

Just like that, with Zhu Hongwen's explanation along the way, the convoy drove towards Hangang Group.

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