Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1028 Knowing one’s heart and one’s nature

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei set off for Haikou City for an inspection as planned.

The wheels rolled over the newly paved asphalt road, which had been repaired less than a month ago, much like his thoughts at that moment—calm on the surface, yet turbulent beneath.

To be honest, he didn't want to make this move.

The downfall of a member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission was indeed a significant blow to Xia Guanglei's prestige, but it also had a considerable impact on Beishan District.

As a mayor whose primary focus is economic development, he faces a difficult choice.

But he couldn't not do it, both for his own sake and for the sake of the people.

Of course, he couldn't say for sure which one was the center of gravity.

He suddenly realized that being an official was no different from cultivating oneself into a god or Buddha; it was a process of understanding one's true nature.

However, this "seeing one's true nature" is not about fully comprehending one's true nature and seeking purity, but rather about eliminating human nature and removing the seven emotions and six desires.

People are most humane when they are at a lower level, but become less so as they rise in rank.

In Lone Eagle Town, he could mourn, inspire, and be filled with heroic ambition for the passing of a life, daring to take the lead and fight drug dealers with a gun.

When he was in Jiangchang County, he dared to fight against the criminal gangs alone, without fear of danger.

Now, to achieve a certain political goal, he can let corrupt officials who should have been brought to justice remain at large, while also being able to use them at opportune moments.

Even if the other party is eventually brought to justice, can justice that is delayed still be called justice?

Having reached this position, he discovered that everything can be weighed for its pros and cons, and can be traded, even the fairness and justice of ordinary people.

All of these can become the steps and foundations for his ascent to the top.

He dared not think too much about how the thoughts of those who were of higher rank than him would change.

Perhaps, ordinary people are just insignificant numbers in their eyes.

Unless the number is particularly large, they won't even be moved, silently observing the struggles of the people.

For five thousand years, hasn't it always been like this?

Lost in thought, the convoy had already entered Haikou City.

Having already received the news, Shi Youzhi was busy gathering his subordinates to refine the reception arrangements.

Shi Youzhi is exceptionally capable and possesses a keen political sense. He had already accurately grasped the deeper meaning behind Qi Tongwei's trip: to compete with Xia Guanglei on the same stage.

As a key figure in the "mayor's faction," he knew that this reception was a silent declaration of allegiance, so he had to make it as grand as possible to demonstrate his stance and determination.

As Qi Tongwei's convoy slowly drove onto the main road of Haikou City, the scene before him made him gaze intently through the car window.

Students lined both sides of the road, holding bouquets of flowers. They welcomed the vehicles; the core members of the four leadership teams were all present, dressed in formal attire, their eyes fixed on the slowly approaching car.

A dozen banners fluttered in the breeze, reading "Warmly welcome the mayor for guidance."

The words "Grateful for the leadership's care, let's build a new chapter for Haikou" are prominently displayed in yellow on a red background.

The crowd of onlookers surged forward, blocking the nearby traffic completely. The noise and cheers mingled together, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic scene.

This scene was many times grander than the one he had seen on television a week ago when Xia Guanglei inspected the city—back then, only the top official of Haikou City appeared to greet him, and although the scene was solemn, it seemed rather deserted.

Qi Tongwei is perfectly clear-headed: Haikou City's actions are clear-cut and undisguised.

Qi Tongwei got out of the car, satisfied with Haikou City's attitude, but criticized, "What is this? Get someone to remove these immediately! What kind of behavior is this!"