Chapter 85 Not seeking trouble, but not afraid of trouble.
Chapter 85 Not seeking trouble, but not afraid of trouble.
"Tell me quickly, what did Mayor Wen want with you?"
"Mayor Wen asked me to go to Hong Kong with the investment promotion delegation. My main task is to find Mr. He to acquire the garment factory."
"So Mayor Wen has quite the guts, daring to use you at a time like this."
"Mayor Wen would be even more decisive if he appointed me as the head of Guangming District."
"Keep dreaming."
They were taking Zhang Yufeng, Lu Yan, and Zhao Ju to the hospital for abortions. What if they gave birth to three little devils? Wouldn't that cause trouble for society?
The surgery went smoothly after several hours. Qi Tongwei not only paid the medical expenses but also gave each person 3000 yuan for nutrition, which can be considered a good deed.
After finishing the business, Qi Tongwei took Ye Xuan out for a barbecue.
That evening, Qi Tongwei accompanied Qin Xue on a run.
"Mayor Wen contacted me today and asked me to go to Hong Kong with the investment promotion team. Is there anything you like? I'll buy it for you."
The procuratorate has already announced that Qi Tongwei has been suspended from his duties and is reflecting on his actions. Judging from his demeanor, Qin Xue thinks it hasn't affected him much.
I like Anita Mui's songs.
Qin Xue told him about her hobbies, and Qi Tongwei was overjoyed.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely bring you a few autographed albums and posters by Anita Mui."
Qin Xue knew he was bragging, but she was still very happy to hear it.
"Hong Kong hasn't been returned to China yet, so don't go around showing off."
"You care about me?" Qi Tongwei was about to faint, wondering if he was being a bit love-struck.
"I'm a law-abiding citizen, respectful to elders and kind to children. I'm always kind-hearted and a bit of a big boy."
Qin Xue was speechless. She wanted to sew his mouth shut. How could a grown man be so talkative?
"as long as you are happy"
"I'm so happy today, junior. You have to believe me, when I come back from Hong Kong, I'll be a multi-millionaire!"
Of course, Qi Tongwei is now a multi-millionaire, but the source of his money is unclear.
Qin Xue sensed that Qi Tongwei was acting a bit strangely. "I'm going back to the dorm."
"Junior, I'm not lying to you."
Qin Xue left without looking back, and Qi Tongwei watched her beautiful figure, his heart filled with joy.
The investment promotion delegation to Hong Kong was led by Sun Jiateng, the deputy director of the Investment Promotion Bureau. He was in his forties, wore glasses, belonged to the old-fashioned type, and still had a bit of the intellectual's bad temper.
When Sun Jiateng learned that Qi Tongwei was going to go with him, he strongly opposed it. Mayor Wen finally used his power to shut him up.
The group took a bus to Shanghai and then flew to Hong Kong.
Ye Xuan was going back to Shanghai and could hitch a ride, which would give Qi Tongwei company.
Why are you sitting alone at the back?
Qi Tongwei laughed and said, "What else could it be? I've been ostracized."
Ye Xuan laughed. "You're speaking louder, as if you're afraid others won't hear you."
Sun Jiateng's face darkened. This kid didn't look like a party member at all; he looked like a petty thug.
The others were also very unhappy. What was wrong with this kid? Did he have no discipline at all?
Ye Xuan sensed that the atmosphere inside the car was tense, as if an argument was about to break out at any moment.
"Oh, by the way, could you buy me a few albums by the Four Heavenly Kings?"
"No problem, I'll bring you back autographed posters too, let alone the album."
Ye Xuan didn't believe it; how could the Four Heavenly Kings possibly know a mainland guy like you?
"And the latest cassette player, a Sony one."
"No problem, I can even bring a big color TV."
"No need for a color TV, I'm afraid you'll get arrested by customs."
"If I want to bring it, customs definitely won't catch me."
Sun Jiateng couldn't stand it anymore, "Qi Tongwei, what do you take our customs office for? Are you saying they're abusing their power?"
Qi Tongwei also disliked Sun Jiateng; he particularly disliked that kind of stubborn old man who loved to lecture people.
"Director Sun, I was just joking with the reporter, why are you making such a big deal out of it?"
Sun Jiateng's face was serious. "Do you think the National Customs is something to joke about? Don't you have any sense of Party spirit?"
This is a big deal for Qi Tongwei; he can't afford to mess with it. Wouldn't it be better to chat with the beautiful reporter a little longer?
"Director Sun, I was wrong. Please don't be angry. I'll write a self-criticism as soon as I get back from Hong Kong."
The word "old man" made Sun Jiateng even more unhappy. Forty-something is the best age for a man, when he has knowledge and status.
"Write it right now. As the head of the investment promotion delegation, I have the right to read your self-criticism report."
Qi Tongwei was unhappy. This was an abuse of power, taking advantage of his seniority.
"Director Sun, what if I don't write it?"
Sun Jiateng stood up angrily, "If you don't write it, get off the bus right now!"
If Qi Tongwei got out of the car on his own, Sun Jiateng wouldn't be afraid. As a leader, wouldn't he even make Qi Tongwei write a self-criticism?
"Don't cause trouble, but don't be afraid of trouble"—this is Qi Tongwei's motto now.
He stood up angrily, "I'll call you Director Sun if I feel like it, but if I don't, you're nothing. Don't fucking act like you're some senior here."
Sun Jiateng trembled with rage. This kid really was the legendary one who had no respect for elders and was lawless.
"Driver, stop the car! Qi Tongwei, get the hell out of here!"
Qi Tongwei smiled contemptuously. "Driver, don't stop. This car belongs to the government. What right do you have to make me get off? You outdated old fogey."
The word "stubborn old man" made Sun Jiateng so angry he almost hit him, but the others quickly stopped him.
"Director Sun, calm down. That kid's a tough nut to crack, don't bother with him."
"Yes, Director Sun, it's not worth getting angry with that kid."
"Director Sun, just ignore that kid."
Since things have come to this, he might as well offend them thoroughly; it would make him happy. Qi Tongwei deliberately provoked, "Oh, you old stubborn fool, you still want to spar with me? I'll give you a handicap, one leg and one arm. The loser isn't allowed to cry."
Sun Jiateng felt that his dignity and face had been trampled underfoot by Qi Tongwei, a great humiliation.
"Qi Tongwei..."
Sun Jiateng was so angry he was speechless. He couldn't win a fight, and he couldn't win an argument either. Qi Tongwei was a stubborn and unyielding man, so he really had no choice.
"Director Sun, don't be angry. Sit down and rest for a bit."
Ye Xuan pulled Qi Tongwei aside and made him sit down. There was no need to actually fight, since things had already gotten so unpleasant.
"You're only happy if you cause trouble every day, aren't you?"
Qi Tongwei immediately grinned slyly, "I don't offend others unless they offend me. You saw it yourself, so I guess you could call it self-defense."
Logically speaking, Qi Tongwei was indeed acting in self-defense, but he was, after all, a leader, and a leader's words are like imperial edicts.
Ye Xuan laughed. She felt that with Qi Tongwei's prickly personality, he definitely wouldn't last long in the government. He would offend his superiors every day, so how could he possibly get promoted?
"I see you now, you're unwilling to suffer even the slightest loss."
"Reporter Ye, you've misunderstood. Suffering a loss is a blessing. I can accept losses, but I can't keep suffering losses."
Ye Xuan understood. Qi Tongwei had his own bottom line, but how many people can actually uphold that bottom line?
Upon arriving in Shanghai, Ye Xuan got off the bus.
"I'll be staying in Shanghai for a while. Call me as soon as you get back, and I'll drive to the airport to pick you up."
"Okay, Mr. Ye, I'll miss you."
"roll"
A passenger plane took off into the sky, and Qi Tongwei wanted to shout, "Hong Kong, I'm here to collect my money!"
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