Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 952 Qu Zhengping’s Lessons

Before Qi Tongwei could stop him, the secretary had already rushed out.

“Governor Anbang, you’ve really put me in a difficult position.”

"What do you mean?"

Qi Tongwei opened his mouth, but did not explain, because explaining would be futile.

If Zhao Anbang were to reprimand Qu Zhengping, the vice governor of the province would surely hold him accountable if he thought about it for a moment.

Zhao Anbang also realized what was going on, "Don't worry, this has nothing to do with you. If he dares to target you, I'll be the first to object."

Qi Tongwei smiled bitterly and remained silent.

Zhao Anbang knew he had inadvertently pushed Qi Tongwei into a fire pit, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Don't think too badly of Comrade Zhengping. He is a bit eager for quick success and instant benefits, but he is still fine in terms of party spirit and principles."

Qi Tongwei said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. We'll deal with whatever comes our way."

"Governor Anbang, the main reason I'm here is to resolve the issue of funding for the acquisition of Heji City."

"Do you have any idea?"

"Yes." Qi Tongwei quickened his pace and explained the charity auction plan again. "According to my idea, if this plan is implemented, it can solve at least two or three hundred million yuan."

If you were to leverage your business connections, even more possibilities would be possible.

Zhao Anbang nodded. "Okay, I'll think of a way."

As they were talking, Qu Zhengping, guided by Zhao Anbang's secretary, arrived at the office.

Qi Tongwei took the opportunity to say goodbye, "Governor Anbang, I'll be leaving now."

Zhao Anbang nodded.

Stepping out of the office, Qi Tongwei took a deep breath, preparing for the challenge.

He realized that no matter when Zhao Anbang criticized him, Qu Zhengping would eventually hate him anyway.

Because he helped Gao Yuan and resolved the issue of the payment, wasn't that actually a slap in the face to the other party?

Just as Qi Tongwei had predicted, after Qu Zhengping was humiliated by Zhao Anbang, he returned to his office and smashed his water glass to pieces.

The blame was also pinned on Qi Tongwei, and even his childhood friend was resented.

In Qu Zhengping's view, this is betrayal!

Gao Yuan betrayed him!

Knowing full well the conflict between him and Qi Tongwei, they still went and confronted the other party. What is this if not betrayal?

After venting his anger, Qu Zhengping had no choice but to follow Zhao Anbang's instructions and allocate 500 million yuan to the Grain Bureau's account, while also repaying the 300 million yuan that the Grain Bureau had borrowed from Beishan City and the provincial bank.

"Hello, is this the Finance Department? This is Qu Zhengping. Suspend all payments to contractors in the new district and allocate 800 million yuan to me..."

Eight hundred million was already the limit that Qu Zhengping could sign off on. Once this money was withdrawn, unsurprisingly, the construction companies below, who were desperately waiting for their funding, panicked upon receiving the news from the Finance Department.

His meticulously crafted vanity project in the new provincial capital was suddenly brought to a standstill.

That evening, former secretary Li Yongbao rushed to the provincial capital, to Qu Zhengping's small villa at No. 4 Gonghe Road.

The door was opened by Qu Zhengping's wife, Zhang Mingjie, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

The two exchanged a glance, and Li Yongbao peeked inside and asked what was going on.

Zhang Mingjie said, "It's all because of Qi Tongwei from Beishan. He went to Zhao Anbang and complained about Lao Qu, and got criticized."

Li Yongbao immediately became agitated. "Which project is the problem with?"

"It's not a project-related issue; it's about the damage to your Heji wheat crop."

Li Yongbao felt relieved. "He's such a busybody. What does the business of our Heji City have to do with him?"

"Then you'll have to ask our grain bureau director."

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The two whispered amongst themselves disturbed Qu Zhengping, who was watching the 7 PM news. "Mingjie, who is that?"

"Oh, Yongbao is here."

Zhang Mingjie led Li Yongbao into the living room.

Qu Zhengping, who had been feeling down all day, finally managed a smile. "Why are you here? Please, have a seat."

Li Yongbao sat down next to Qu Zhengping. "Well, those contractors called me and said that the finance department is going to suspend their payments. Everyone's panicking, so they asked me to come and find out what's going on."

“These businessmen are all incredibly perceptive,” Qu Zhengping sighed. “Tell them that the difficulties are temporary, and at most a month later, the province will provide funding to continue allocating funds. Tell them to keep operating and not stop.”

Li Yongbao replied, "Okay, I'll inform them later."

"Sir, I heard this matter is related to Qi Tongwei?"

Qu Zhengping nodded. "Yes, it's also related to Gao Yuan. He couldn't get anywhere with me, so he thought about changing sides. This kind of thing isn't surprising."

Qu Zhengping said this with obvious anger.

Li Yongbao said, "Boss, you're too good to him. You treat him like a friend, but he doesn't treat you like a friend, let alone a superior."

Zhang Mingjie also said, "Who can disagree? As the saying goes, a small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment."

Our old Qu just values ​​his friendship with the other party too much over the years.

Qu Zhengping got angry: "What about loyalty and friendship? I have no loyalty and friendship with him anymore." He then said to Li Yongbao: "I will not care about his affairs from now on."

Li Yongbao knew that Qu Zhengping was implying that he could go all out in the fight and take action against his old friend.

"You should have done this a long time ago. Don't worry, I will definitely give you a good beating."

Qu Zhengping nodded, paused, and then gave instructions.

"A sum of money will be transferred to your department in the next couple of days."

As the deputy director of the Grain Bureau and the deputy mayor of Heji City, you must ensure that these funds are used for their designated purpose and not allowed to be squandered by certain comrades.

"clear."

After explaining the situation in Heji City, Qu Zhengping sighed again, "Yongbao, this time your old leader's face has been lost."

A mayor from a lower-level city came to the provincial capital to file a complaint against me, a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the Executive Vice Governor, and he actually succeeded.

"Tell me, how am I supposed to lead this team and keep these people under my command?"

Li Yongbao smiled and said, "He's too arrogant; he won't be smug for long."

Although it may seem like you lost face this time, it also lost face for other leaders.

A mayor of a prefecture-level city, relying on the favor of his superiors, disregards the rules and recklessly abuses his power. I have a feeling it won't be long before he slinks off the stage and leaves the Han River in disgrace.

Qu Zhengping waved his hand, "I don't want to hear these words of psychological comfort."

We're all family here, so I'll be frank with you. I want to teach him a lesson.

Li Yongbao thought to himself: What a coincidence!

Qi Tongwei, you're really good at causing trouble. Everyone, from top to bottom, is looking for you.

You say if you don't die, who will?

"Sir, what would you like to do?"

Qu Zhengping said, "Although he is arrogant, he does have the ability to be arrogant. There are too many leaders protecting him, including some higher-level leaders."

Therefore, it's not easy to touch him in the country.

Li Yongbao immediately understood, "I have many friends in the business world, and many of them have businesses that involve Europe and America."

Qu Zhengping asked, "But we can't break the law or commit crimes."

"Don't worry, we won't do anything like murder or arson."

"I've heard that things are quite open in Europe and America. As a young man, it's inevitable that he'll be tempted." Li Yongbao smiled.

Qu Zhengping smiled and nodded.

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