pertwk Chapter 25 Former Classmates, Today's Game
Chapter 25 Former Classmates, Today's Game
The Provincial Party Committee compound in Handong.
In Gao Yuliang's office, there was a faint scholarly atmosphere and the fragrance of high-quality Longjing tea.
He had just hung up the phone, his face expressionless, and fell into a long silence.
The sunlight outside the window shone on his refined face, but it couldn't penetrate his unfathomable eyes.
for a long time.
He picked up the red telephone on the table.
This time, he didn't call anyone in Handong.
He dialed a number in Beijing.
The call was answered quickly.
"Hello, is this Ryohei?"
"I am Teacher Gao."
On the other end of the phone came Hou Liangping's signature, confident voice.
"Professor Gao! Why did you call me personally?"
A gentle smile, befitting a teacher, finally appeared on Gao Yuling's face.
"Ryohei, you also graduated from Handong University, and you are one of my most outstanding students."
"Isn't it a teacher's duty to care about their students?"
He started by chatting casually about Hou Liangping's work at the Supreme People's Procuratorate, his tone friendly, like that of an ordinary teacher who cares about his students.
Hou Liangping spoke with great respect for his mentor over the phone.
After exchanging a few words, Gao Yuliang casually mentioned another name.
"You've heard about Tongwei's situation, haven't you?"
"I heard, teacher."
Hou Liangping's voice also carried a hint of emotion.
"He was awarded a first-class merit and promoted exceptionally, immediately landing a position in charge of work at the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau."
"He really... soared to great heights."
Gao Yuliang listened to the voice on the phone, his fingers lightly tapping the table.
"Yes, soaring into the sky."
"As his teacher, I am of course proud and gratified for him."
He sighed, his tone carrying just the right amount of "worry".
"But, Ryohei, I'm also very worried about him."
"Tongwei is too stubborn and tends to go to extremes in his actions. He doesn't know how to compromise."
"This time in the southwest, he acted entirely on impulse and courage, disregarding rules and procedures. Although he succeeded by sheer luck, this is a very dangerous sign."
"Now that he holds great power and is highly regarded by the Ye family in the capital, I'm afraid this wild horse of his will completely break free."
These words were spoken with heartfelt sincerity, full of the elder's love for the younger generation.
Hou Liangping remained silent on the other end of the phone.
Deep down, he naturally harbored a sense of caution and skepticism towards Qi Tongwei's method of rising to power through "exceptional" means.
He firmly believes that all power should operate within the cage of rules.
Gao Yuliang's words struck a chord with him.
"Teacher, do you mean...?"
"Liangping, you are now an official of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, with a special status and a broad vision."
Gao Yuliang's voice became serious.
"I hope you can go to Jingzhou and 'help' him more, on my behalf and on behalf of the organization."
"You're classmates, you're like brothers, he might listen to some of what you say."
"Guide him more and make him understand that the organization's discipline and procedures must never be forgotten."
"Please, don't let him go astray."
This is hardly a sign of concern.
This is about assigning a mission, planting spies, and setting up a check and balance.
Hou Liangping was struck by this, and a sense of mission welled up within him.
In his view, supervising and guiding Qi Tongwei and preventing him from abusing his power is his duty as a prosecutor.
"Teacher, don't worry."
"I understand what you mean. I'll be going to Handong on a business trip soon, and I'll keep a close eye on Tongwei's situation."
"Okay, okay, I'm relieved to hear that."
Gao Yuling hung up the phone, the smile on his face slowly fading, replaced by a calm and composed expression.
He picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
Qi Tongwei, you lone wolf who has been fed by the Ye family, you will eventually return to my chessboard in Handong.
……
at the same time.
Shanshui Manor, on the shore of Crescent Lake, Jingzhou City.
The luxurious private room was filled with the smoke of cigars.
Zhao Ruilong put one foot on the table and listened to his subordinate's report. Instead of showing any worry, his face revealed an expression of extreme excitement.
"The deputy director of the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, in charge of operations?"
"Damn, this is like a windfall!"
He slapped his thigh and burst into laughter.
The trusted confidant beside him was somewhat puzzled.
"Brother Long, this Qi Tongwei is backed by the Ye family of Beijing, and he's also a war hero. He might not be easy to deal with."
Zhao Ruilong exhaled a smoke ring dismissively.
"You don't know anything!"
"No matter how powerful his background is, does he have a foothold in Handong? Does he have his own people?"
"He was a lone commander, a lone wolf thrown into a pack of strangers!"
"People like this will either be completely wiped out by us, or they'll have no choice but to cooperate with us obediently!"
"This is a million times more useful than him being a lowly narcotics officer!"
A greedy and excited light gleamed in Zhao Ruilong's eyes.
He could almost see himself holding the sharpest knife—the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau—in his hands.
He picked up the phone and called Gao Xiaoqin directly.
"Xiaoqin, prepare a generous gift for me right away!"
On the other end of the phone came Gao Xiaoqin's charming yet shrewd voice.
"Brother Long, what's making you so happy?"
"A new God of Wealth is coming to Jingzhou!"
Zhao Ruilong's voice was full of pride.
"Make a plan right away, and throw a grand welcome banquet for Qi Tongwei as soon as he arrives!"
"We must give them the respect they deserve!"
"Let him know who the true master of Jingzhou is!"
He paused, lowered his voice slightly, and added a hint of intimacy.
"Also, tell your younger sister, Xiaofeng, to get ready as well."
"Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman."
After hanging up the phone, Zhao Ruilong's smile became even more arrogant.
……
Southwest border airport.
Qi Tongwei changed into a clean set of casual clothes, his posture as upright as a pine tree.
He bid farewell to Qin Chuan, Liu Jianguo, and others one by one.
Liu Jianguo, an old man who had spent half his life in the "police graveyard," had red eyes and patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder, unable to speak.
Qin Chuan pulled Qi Tongwei aside. This iron-willed captain spoke in a low voice, yet every word carried immense weight.
"Tongwei, remember one thing."
"No matter what happens to you in Handong, just say the word, and dozens of brothers from my Southwest Branch will be there to back you up!"
"We will always be your support!"
Qi Tongwei nodded heavily.
"Take care, Commander!"
Without saying anything more, he turned and boarded the plane back to Handong.
The plane roared to life and took off, the yellow earth and Gobi Desert outside the window gradually being replaced by a sea of clouds.
Just then, a familiar voice rang out beside him.
"Tongwei?"
Qi Tongwei turned his head and saw that face, which was full of righteousness and a hint of surprise.
"Chen Hai?"
The person who came was his college classmate and his best brother in his previous life, Chen Hai.
"You're really something, kid!"
Chen Hai punched him on the shoulder. The brothers were overwhelmed with emotion at their reunion.
"I'm here to pick you up on behalf of the provincial department, you didn't expect that, did you!"
The two were chatting enthusiastically.
Another voice, tinged with laughter, chimed in.
"Oh, everyone's here? It's so lively."
The two looked over at the sound and saw Hou Liangping standing in the aisle, wearing a well-fitting casual suit and sporting his signature, elite smile.
"Monkey? What are you doing here?" Chen Hai asked in surprise.
"There's nothing I can do. The Supreme People's Procuratorate temporarily sent me to Handong on a business trip, and it just so happens that I'm on the same flight as you."
Hou Liangping shrugged, with a "coincidental" expression on his face.
The three heroes of Han University in the past unexpectedly reunited at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
Chen Hai was overjoyed and quickly arranged for the three of them to sit together.
The atmosphere, however, became subtle after the brief period of excitement.
"Tongwei, you've really had a tough time in the Southwest this time."
Hou Liangping spoke first, looking at Qi Tongwei with a probing gaze.
"Under those circumstances, how did you come up with the idea of a cross-border pursuit? I heard you also met the old man from the Ye family, what did you think of it?"
Every question he asked, seemingly out of concern, was actually a test.
They probed for details of his actions at the border and the depth of his relationship with the Ye family.
Qi Tongwei remained calm and composed, showing no sign of weakness.
"It was all good luck, plus the trust of the organization and the support of the brigade."
"As for Elder Ye, I am just a lowly soldier, how could I be qualified to comment on my superior?"
He casually attributed everything to the team and luck.
That calm and composed demeanor rendered Hou Liangping's well-prepared lecture on "procedural justice" completely ineffective.
He felt like he had punched a piece of cotton.
Chen Hai, caught between the two, was slow to react, but he did feel a strange sense of awkwardness.
He felt that there seemed to be an invisible, inexplicable barrier between his two friends.
The plane broke through the clouds and began its slow descent.
Outside the window, the familiar outline of Jingzhou became increasingly clear.
Qi Tongwei stepped off the gangway, breathing in the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar air of Handong.
His gaze swept over the city, which was about to undergo a dramatic upheaval.
And at that very moment.
A cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
[Ding! Arrived at core mission location: Jingzhou!]
[Accessibility feature – "Network Graph" is now activated!]
In an instant, a virtual city map, visible only to him, unfolded before his eyes.
The focal point of the map is the imposing building of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau.
On the internal structural diagram of that building, red dots, some bright and some dark, were clearly marked.
Behind each red dot lies a simple piece of information.
Zhang San, deputy head of the Criminal Investigation Division, is a member of the "Handa Gang" and has handled "trouble" for the Shanshui Group on numerous occasions.
[Li Si, head of the Economic Crime Investigation Division, had financial dealings with Zhao Ruilong.]
Wang Wu, the head of a local police station, is a distant relative of Secretary Liang...
The densely packed red dots covered almost every key department of the Public Security Bureau.
This map is a map of corruption within the Jingzhou police force!
Qi Tongwei looked at the sea of red and a chilling smile curled at the corner of his lips.
Returning to Jingzhou is not a triumphant homecoming.
This marks the beginning of a massive purge.
And the first stop was the Municipal Public Security Bureau, a den of dragons and tigers!