Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 374: Same Level【Follow the Leader】

Liao Guoping waited until nine o'clock in the evening and found Cao Wang coming out of the toilet.

"Hello, Chairman Cao." Liao Guoping was completely unaware of the peculiar smell in the toilet and took the initiative to reach out and hold Cao Wang's wet hand that had just been washed.

"Hello." Cao Wang frowned as he looked at the hand that held his, feeling disgusted. He turned back to the sink and washed his hands again, then asked with a hint of dissatisfaction, "What can I do for you?"

"I am Liao Guoping, the representative of Jiangjian County, Haizhou City. I would like to bother you for a few minutes to introduce our Jiangjian County." As he said this, he took out a brochure of Jiangjian County from his secretary.

When Cao Wang heard that it was a county-level official under Haizhou City, his displeasure turned into anger.

"Didn't I just exchange views with your Haizhou leader? What are you doing now?"

Liao Guoping shamelessly explained, "I know, I know, but the location the city recommended to you is in Jiangnan County. I think our Jiangjian County is more suitable for you. We have a variety of chemical factories there, and we also produce all the raw materials your company needs. If you settle in our area, it will save your company a lot of transportation costs every year."

"Alright, alright, I understand your opinion. My inspection team will evaluate this issue." Before Liao Guoping could give his detailed introduction, Cao Wang interrupted him, "It's getting late. Everyone has left. Let's find another opportunity to discuss it in detail."

Having said that, he led the team away without waiting for Liao Guoping's response.

As he walked, he openly said to the people around him, "Haizhou's cadres are too uncultured. How could they stop people in the toilet? Xiao Li, you have to report this to Secretary Qi."

"Okay, Director Cao."

Liao Guoping sighed deeply, knowing that this chance was probably slim.

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guest House.

Liao Guoping dragged his tired body and knocked on Qi Tongwei's door with a frustrated look on his face.

Qi Tongwei opened the door in his pajamas, and as soon as he saw the other person's appearance, he knew that the matter had not been accomplished.

This scene looks familiar now.

Isn't this what Director Qi in the play does? In order to become a deputy minister, he tries his best to please Chen Yanshi, kowtows to Li Dakang, and completely forgets his identity as the director of the Public Security Department.

Qi Tongwei said, "I told you long ago that waiting there is useless. He's a glass king, and his contacts are all at the bureau level. You don't have the status to do that."

"Yes, I used to read in the newspaper and thought he was a nice guy. I really didn't expect it." Liao Guoping shook his head.

Qi Tongwei opened the door and said, "Come in first and talk."

Liao Guoping waved his hand to let his secretary go back and rest, and he walked into Qi Tongwei's room.

As soon as I came in, I saw all kinds of books on the coffee table. I picked one up and saw that they were all books about economics.

"Tongwei, what are you doing?"

"Oh, I'm studying economics now and trying to get a degree."

"So this is the exam you were talking about." Liao Guoping said admiringly, "You're amazing. I wanted to take it before, but I got older and was so stressed out every day that I couldn't concentrate, so I gave up."

Qi Tongwei put away his books and said, "In China's current political environment, academic qualifications are the key to success. A good job can only determine the upper limit, while academic qualifications can determine the lower limit.

To be a county party secretary, a bachelor's degree is enough. If you want to move up, you'll have to work harder. I'm just following the trend."

"Well, you have foresight. I used to think you had good abilities, but more importantly, you had a unique vision and were able to seize opportunities. Now I realize that some people work hard in places that others can't see."

The two sat down on the sofa. Qi Tongwei took out a cigarette, handed one to Liao Guoping, and then lit one for himself.

Liao Guoping then told Qi Tongwei what had just happened and asked him if he had any solutions.

Qi Tongwei exhaled a long stream of cigarette, flicked the ash lightly, and said, "There are ways. Didn't you say that Cao Wang wanted to enter the overseas market?

It just so happens that I have resources in this area, and my husband has some influence in Hong Kong Island. If nothing else, I can help him take the first step."

"Right." Liao Guoping clapped his hands, then thought again, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world, so he asked carefully: "Tongwei, you are helping me like this, what do you need me to do?"

Qi Tongwei waved his hand, "No need, it's just something that comes naturally."

"No, no, I would owe you too much. If you don't make a request, I would be embarrassed to accept this kindness."

Qi Tongwei didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Really not."

"Alright." Liao Guoping patted the coffee table and said, "Tongwei, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. From now on, I, Liao Guoping, will follow your lead, Qi Tongwei."

Qi Tongwei was stunned and said quickly: "No need, no need."

"Tongwei, if you say so, then I really don't dare to accept your kindness. I, Liao Guoping, don't like to owe others favors."

Qi Tongwei pretended to be embarrassed, "Well... well, let's not talk about following orders, let's help each other."

"No, no, no, we need to prioritize. Besides, you're not far from being promoted. Sooner or later, you'll be my leader."

Qi Tongwei felt a little embarrassed to be so admired by an older brother of the same level.

Then just sign in reluctantly.

[Blue] Liao Guoping, Friendship Level: 10 (Follow the lead)

As soon as he signed in, Qi Tongwei discovered that the title really meant [Follow the Leader].

This was the first time he had seen such a situation at the same level, which made him more certain that if he laid the foundation first and then signed in, the title would be different.

Liao Guoping didn't feel that he had suffered any loss.

Even if everything goes well, he can only be a deputy mayor at most, and it is still a long way to go before he can enter the center of power.

It's because his background is not deep enough.

People are like this, they are afraid of comparison.

Those with connections can be promoted one or two years at a time, and those who jump to deputy director level can directly become permanent members of the Standing Committee.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just look at the resumes of these leaders who came to power, none of them held marginal positions.

For those like them who have no background, or insufficient background, they just have to follow the procedures.

The steps are infinitely extended.

Having also entered the deputy director ranks, he directly jumped into the municipal standing committee team, and then prepared to take over as the first or second in command, or transition to the deputy secretary position for one or two years.

And they will have to waste a few years in the municipal government team.

In addition to the mayor, Haizhou City has eight deputy mayors, including the executive deputy mayor.

The eight deputy mayors are ranked in order. Only by gradually accumulating seniority and reaching the front can one have the opportunity to succeed as executive deputy mayor.

This is just an opportunity, and objective reasons such as parachuting in from above or transferring from the next room cannot be ruled out.

In other words, if Liao Guoping wants to take over as executive vice mayor, excluding objective reasons, this process will take several years if everything goes smoothly.

By that time, Qi Tongwei would probably have reached a new level.

So if he becomes a disciple now, he will be considered as one of the first group of confidants in the future. Now that he has the background, how can his progress be slow?

Perhaps if I seize this opportunity, I can become a mayor or provincial department head, which is better than going to the CPPCC and retiring with the treatment of a full-time department head.