Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 980 The Strength of the Liu Family

Feeling wronged, Liu Wan's stubbornness welled up from the depths of her heart, and her tone suddenly turned much colder.

"Mayor Qi, in my heart, these two things are equal. What you think is your business, but I can tell you for sure that this meal represents the value of this matter."

After this meal, I won't bother you or ask for any additional conditions from you, so you don't need to feel too guilty.

Besides, a department-level official really can't offer us any help.

Liu Wan's words surprised Qi Tongwei. After thinking for a moment, he finally agreed.

He figured it out: since it's all about eating first and paying later anyway, if they make any unreasonable demands, he can just deny it.

"Okay, when?" Qi Tongwei asked.

"I'm flying to Paris early tomorrow morning, and the flight time... let's set it for the day after tomorrow."

"it is good."

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Liu Wan wasn't exaggerating.

Qi Tongwei had only hoped that the other party could buy him some time.

Unexpectedly, when the subordinates went to collect newspapers in Paris the next day, they found that all the newspapers that were supposed to report on the prostitution incident that day had dropped the article.

Instead, it was a scandal involving an international superstar.

This change truly surprised Qi Tongwei.

Has the Liu family's power reached this level?

Wasn't it founded by the descendant of a deputy provincial-level official? How could it possibly influence mainstream media in Europe and America? This is something even the state struggles to achieve.

It seems we should never underestimate the heroes of the world.

It's no wonder that Liu Sheng later became a powerful brokerage family that influenced the whole country; this one move alone shows how skillful he was.

Little did Qi Tongwei know that although the Liu family had been making moves in Europe and America for the past two years, they had paid a considerable price to suppress these newspapers overnight.

Fortunately, Tian Fengyi's rank was not high.

For Western media outlets, if they want to smear China, they can easily create an incident no less significant than Tian Fengyi's, so they don't necessarily need to focus on this particular case.

Of course, there is another crucial reason: the Liu family's power is showing signs of breaking away from China and aligning itself with foreign powers.

For foreign powers, it has a certain value in winning them over.

In any case, things are moving in a positive direction. All he needs to do next is create a big news story to quell the controversy and minimize the impact of the Tian Fengyi incident on himself.

At the same time, Qi Tongwei also made a promise to himself in secret.

As long as the Liu family doesn't make excessive or unprincipled demands, he can lend a hand once as a way of repaying today's help.

Seeing that things were back on track, Liang Lu approached Qi Tongwei and brought up the arrangement to meet with Japanese Governor Jiro Doihara again.

Liang Lu was unaware that Qi Tongwei had malicious intentions; she simply hoped to reach a consensus with Jiro Doihara through negotiations and create a win-win situation.

After all, even the best companies can't be fully utilized. It would be more efficient for both parties to negotiate and select their own targets.

Qi Tongwei said, "I'll arrange for someone to communicate with them and see if we can organize a social event."

By the way, how's your research on Doihara coming along? Does he have any hobbies? And what about his secretary and such? Do they have any hobbies?

To sign in, goodwill is crucial.

"I was just about to tell you about this. The documents arrived yesterday, but seeing how stressed you were about that, I didn't give them to you," Liang Lu said, taking a document from her secretary.

Qi Tongwei flipped through the messages, and suddenly, one of them made his eyelids twitch.

This Jiro Doihara's grandfather was none other than Kenji Doihara, a Class A war criminal during the invasion of China.

Damn it, isn't this a case of old grudges and new ones?

This further solidified Qi Tongwei's already emerging idea.

The Japanese governor, a descendant of war criminals, died at the hands of the French—isn't that more sensational than news about racial conflict?

Qi Tongwei then looked through some information about Jiro Doihara's secretary and assistant.

After noting down the hobbies and habits of the two important characters, Qi Tongwei handed the information back.

Liang Lu dismissed her secretary and looked at Qi Tongwei, who was deep in thought, and asked him with some curiosity, "How did Qi Tongwei manage to suppress that matter?"

As her husband, Liang Lu always had the illusion that she knew very little about Qi Tongwei.

She knew that Qi Tongwei was very good at socializing, but she had never heard of him having any friends in Europe.

If he had that ability, Qi Tongwei would have already helped her set up Shengtian's business in Europe and America.

Qi Tongwei didn't hide anything and briefly explained the Liu family's situation, adding that Mr. Liu would be coming over today. He needed to treat him to a meal to express his gratitude.

Liang Lu's eyes were full of amusement. "I think this President Liu must be a woman, and a very young and beautiful one at that."

Having lived in Hong Kong for so many years, Liang Lu had seen it all and immediately grasped the key point.

Qi Tongwei laughed and said, "Teacher Liang, when did you become so superficial?"

This has nothing to do with being young and beautiful; what they value is the power I hold.

Liang Lu glanced at Qi Tongwei and smiled faintly: "Power? I'm afraid this person is not only interested in power, but also in people."

After all, you're young, promising, tall, and handsome…

"Hey, what nonsense are you talking about? There's nothing between us. I only feel wary of a family like hers," Qi Tongwei said seriously.

Liang Lu said, "Such a family isn't necessarily a bad thing; she might even become an asset to you."

Qi Tongwei was stunned for a moment, not understanding whether Liang Lu was just being jealous or serious.

Liang Lu continued, "Those who achieve great things throughout history have all learned to leverage various forms of influence."

Zhu Yuanzhang was able to become emperor by relying on his Huaixi people and his empress, and Liu Bang did the same.

If something is useful to you, you can make use of it. Even if you can't cooperate, it's best not to offend anyone.

Judging from the Liu family's performance, they are quite powerful. I think you could consider developing your own family business in this area.

After listening, Qi Tongwei's eyes were very strange, as if he were seeing Liang Lu for the first time.

"Why are you looking at me like this?"

"you've changed."

Liang Lu smiled and said, "I've always been like this, it's just that you see me as an ordinary woman."

For us descendants of those in power, the greater good always trumps personal feelings. Besides, don't you have enough women already?

That's right. Just like in the drama, Liang Lu knew that Qi Tongwei had Gao Xiaoqin, but even though she stayed at the Shanshui Manor all day, she was still willing to pretend to be a loving couple with Qi Tongwei in front of others. Wasn't it just to enjoy the power and glory of being the director's wife?

Qi Tongwei said, "Development doesn't necessarily have to rely on relationships between men and women. It's actually safer if everyone makes good exchanges of interests."

Liang Lu said, "But relationships between men and women are more stable."

Qi Tongwei laughed and said, "What's wrong with you? You used to keep a close eye on me, but now you're hoping I'll find a couple more."

"I just don't want you to be promiscuous and want any woman, but if they can help you, it's okay for you to find a few more."

Qi Tongwei suddenly realized that he could no longer understand Liang Lu's thoughts.

If the two were husband and wife in name only, Qi Tongwei could understand it to some extent.

After all, the higher you climb, the more privileges the other party can enjoy.

But what is the other person after? If it's because of the affection given away by the sign-in system, shouldn't they choose to possess it?

Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk about it later."

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