Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 531 Adding Burden to Hou Liangping

Before the call was connected, Qi Tongwei's cell phone rang and he had to put it down.

It was Wen Qingchen who called.

"Hello, Mayor Qi."

"Lao Wen, I was just planning to call you later, but I didn't expect you to call me first."

"Haha, Mayor Qi, even though we've never worked together before, we have quite a good understanding."

"Indeed, it's a pity. If we hadn't left Haizhou, we might have really been able to work together." Qi Tongwei said regretfully.

"The past cannot be retrieved." Wen Qingchen said with a smile: "Mayor Qi, are you getting used to the new place?"

Qi Tongwei sighed, "Starting from scratch is quite troublesome."

"That's perfect. I'm here to help you solve your problem. You laid the foundation for Jiangchang's finances. Just ask."

As the saying goes, "It is better to provide timely assistance than to add icing on the cake." Wen Qingchen had already studied the situation in Beishan City and knew that Qi Tongwei would definitely lack funds.

Instead of waiting for the other party to speak, it is better to take the initiative to offer it.

What's more, as a conservative leader, he has no ambition and he can't use the money. So why not use it for investment?

First of all, it can be considered as returning a favor.

Secondly, taking public money and using one's own connections is definitely not a losing business.

When he retires, Qi Tongwei will say something and maybe he can retire with the treatment of a full-time director.

Qi Tongwei asked: "How much money can you withdraw?"

"You know all about Jiangchang's situation. You haven't touched the six hundred million you've saved in the past two years. I can give you my opinion. It can also be regarded as supporting a brother city in need."

"Give it all to me. I'm afraid the other comrades will have objections. Give me 500 million. One hundred million will be considered your support, and the other four hundred million will be considered the low-interest loan our city asked you for, to be repaid in two years."

Qi Tongwei still has a bottom line. Of course there is no problem with taking it all, but Wen Qingchen will definitely be criticized.

"Mayor Qi, you're joking. We in Jiangchang admire you very much. Who dares to object?"

"Okay, Lao Wen, it's settled. You should also discuss this with your comrades. We can't let people gossip about it."

"Okay then." Wen Qingchen agreed. He knew Qi Tongwei's style and didn't like nagging.

After finalizing the loan, Qi Tongwei casually asked about Hou Liangping. "By the way, after Comrade Gangyu was transferred, have you appointed a new deputy secretary?"

"He's here. You should know him. His name is Hou Liangping. Mayor Gao even informed me about it."

"Oh? What did my teacher say?"

Wen Qingchen smiled and said, "He said this is also his student, a monkey cub, and asked me to give him more advice and criticism. I think this comrade is quite good."

This is not criticism at all, it is clearly a support for Hou Liangping.

Qi Tongwei also understood Gao Yuliang's thoughts. As one of Gao Yuliang's only two good students, without Qi Tongwei, he would be alone in Handong.

Hou Liangping has Zhao Lichun's support, so he can benefit from it to some extent.

Think about the original drama, as the top leader of Luzhou, he was suppressed by the mayor Li Dakang. It was then that Secretary Gao realized that background is far more useful than ability.

This time, Gao Yuliang was not suppressed at all. He seemed to understand everything and woke up earlier.

How could I not wake up? Seeing my students about to catch up with me, the feeling is very wonderful and complicated.

"Teacher is right, this is indeed a monkey cub. You have to be careful. This monkey cub can make a big fuss in heaven if you are not careful. When I was the deputy county magistrate of Hekou County, I almost suffered a loss from him."

Wen Qingchen was stunned. "Is there such a thing?"

Now it was Wen Qingchen's turn to be at a loss. From what Qi Tongwei said, it seemed that he had some grudge against Hou Liangping.

Competition among fellow disciples? It's not impossible.

What a dilemma!

Should I listen to my superior, Mayor Gao? Or should I listen to Mayor Qi, the man who promoted me? That's the question!

"Well, don't worry too much. My junior is an expert at politics and law. Few corrupt officials can withstand his interrogation. However, government affairs are his weak point, and he often gets a bit flustered. My opinion on him is similar to my teacher's. Young people should practice more and achieve more."

"Hmm." Wen Qingchen responded thoughtfully.

Qi Tongwei added, "Speaking of which, my junior is quite capable. I heard that he always aims to catch up with me. He tries every possible means to achieve what I can't do. This puts a lot of pressure on me, but I'm also happy for his serious attitude. I hope he can surpass me."

Wen Qingchen understood, "I understand, Mayor Qi. Our county will train Comrade Liangping well and give him more responsibilities."

"Okay, okay, Comrade Qingchen, that's all. I'm new here and I have a lot of work to do. When I get things sorted out and return to Handong, I'll treat you to a meal."

"Okay, okay, Mayor Qi, you're busy."

After hanging up the phone, Wen Qingchen quickly repeated Qi Tongwei's words in his mind, making sure he hadn't missed anything before picking up the phone and dialing, "Comrade Liangping, please come to my office."

A moment later, Hou Liangping, with a fashionable hairstyle and a bright look, pushed the door open and walked in.

Hou Liangping has been in high spirits recently. He has finally realized what power is.

Some people say that only those at the department level can be considered officials, and those below the department level are only considered clerks. He now feels this deeply.

When he worked in the procuratorate, he was very confused and even despised and disgusted by the corrupt officials who used any means to climb up the ladder.

But when he became the deputy secretary of the county party committee, the third in command of the entire county, he understood.

The power that they can control is so great that it is hard to imagine.

He has the power over personnel, finance, and decision-making. It can be said that in Jiangchang County, his words can decide the fate of many people.

This is something that is difficult to compare to being a prosecutor.

People in the procuratorate are afraid of you, terrified of you, and hate you, while the deputy secretary of the county party committee even respects you and curries favor with you.

Moreover, if the procuratorate does not have orders from its superiors and wants to investigate someone, it has to negotiate with many parties and is subject to many restrictions.

But as the deputy secretary of the county party committee, he only needs to inform the top leader to instruct the procuratorate to investigate all cadres below the deputy division level.

As for resources, they are even more incomparable. With a stroke of the pen, hundreds of millions of dollars are allocated. It's nothing like the procuratorate, which has to spend half a year to apply for any funding. It's like a poor beggar, miserable as hell.

Think about it, a deputy secretary already has control over so many things, what about the county magistrate and the secretary?

Above them are the mayor, the governor... and that...

can not imagine.

I really can’t imagine how a person who stays in such an environment for a long time can resist temptation. No wonder those people engage in corruption, bribery, and buy official positions.

Even he could hardly control himself and wanted to wield the baton of power wantonly, leaving his mark in Jiangchang, just like his old senior, who erected tall buildings and intertwined avenues in the city.