Qi Tongwei throws a sniper rifle, scaring Hou Liangping and Sha Ruijin to their knees

Chapter 219 The enemy retreats, I advance! The enemy advances, I retreat!

In the spacious and elegant living room of the Lu family, Lu Yike's father, dressed in a neat military uniform, stood in front of the window with a serious expression, looking at the road outside the courtyard, thinking secretly in his heart.

He had made full preparations. In his opinion, Qi Tongwei came here most likely to ask him to take side in the complicated situation.

The Lu family holds a vital position in Handong. Every decision affects the future and interests of the family. He is well aware of the interests involved.

The same is true for Lu Yike's mother. As a senior official in the court, she has experienced countless officialdom storms and has a keen insight into this delicate situation.

She was directing the servants to do the final check in the living room, with a hint of caution in her eyes.

She knew in her heart that a person like Qi Tongwei would not come to her house for no reason, and he must have some ulterior motive. The idea of ​​taking sides had been lingering in her mind for a long time.

Lu Yike was in her room, adjusting her clothes in front of the mirror.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed and her eyes were shining with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

When she thought about meeting Qi Tongwei soon, her heart began to beat like a deer.

She tried to calm herself down, but she could not suppress her girlish shyness and admiration for Qi Tongwei.

Finally, the doorbell rang.

Qi Tongwei arrived on time, and the Lu family immediately took action.

Lu Yike's father came forward with a warm smile on his face, but there was still a trace of scrutiny in his eyes: "Qi Tongwei, I have heard a lot about you. Welcome to the Lu family."

Qi Tongwei smiled and responded: "General Lu, you are too polite. I hope you can forgive me for my intrusive visit today."

Everyone sat down in the living room. Lu Yike's mother poured tea for Qi Tongwei herself and said casually, "Deputy Mayor Qi, you are a very busy man. How come you have time to come to our place today?"

Qi Tongwei took the tea and said with a smile: "Madam Lu, I have always admired the Lu family and have long wanted to visit. I hurried over today when I had some free time."

Lu Yike sat aside, secretly looking at Qi Tongwei, her eyes full of little stars.

Occasionally, she made eye contact with Qi Tongwei, and immediately lowered her head shyly, her heart beating faster.

She tried hard to hear their conversation, but was afraid that her little thoughts would be discovered.

Lu Yike's father smiled and said, "Deputy Mayor Qi, Handong has been in turmoil recently. The forces of all parties are complicated and you must be walking on thin ice." Qi Tongwei nodded slightly, "Yes, General Lu, the situation is complicated, but I have always adhered to my principles and hope to do something practical for Handong."

The father's heart moved. He heard the deep meaning in Qi Tongwei's words. It seemed to be hinting at something, but he did not show it. He just continued, "Well, it's good to have principles in doing things. In this chaotic world, I'm afraid of standing on the wrong side."

Qi Tongwei smiled without saying anything. He knew that the other party was testing him, but he was not in a hurry to express his attitude.

During the conversation, Qi Tongwei cleverly used Zhao Mengsheng's relationship to get closer to Lu Yike's father.

General Lu was also quite familiar with Zhao Mengsheng, and the topic gradually became relaxed.

But he remained alert and kept an eye on Qi Tongwei's intentions.

At this time, Qi Tongwei changed the subject, looked at Lu Yike's mother, and asked, "Mrs. Lu, I want to ask you a question. You have been in the court for many years, and you must have a deep understanding of the current relationship between enterprises, banks, courts, and procuratorates."

Lu Yike's mother was startled. She immediately understood that Qi Tongwei's intention was not simple. He was trying to find out some sensitive issues such as collusion between officials and businessmen.

This kind of thing is taboo in official circles. Once involved in it, it may bring great trouble to yourself and your family.

She hesitated for a moment and was about to deal with it vaguely, but she saw her daughter Lu Yike looking at Qi Tongwei expectantly, her eyes full of support for Qi Tongwei.

Lu Yike thought that Qi Tongwei must have his reasons for asking this, and he must be working hard to combat corruption and uphold justice. As a member of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, she should support him.

Lu Yike's mother sighed helplessly. She knew her daughter's character and understood that if this matter was not handled properly, it might affect the relationship between her and her daughter.

Moreover, she herself has been in the officialdom for many years and deeply detests the phenomenon of collusion between officials and businessmen.

So, she slowly said, "Deputy Mayor Qi, this kind of relationship does have some tricks in some cases. For the sake of profit, companies may collude with some people in banks, courts, and procuratorates through various improper means to seek personal gain."

Qi Tongwei's eyes became sharp: "If this situation is found out, how will you deal with it as a senior official of the court?" Lu Yike's mother looked at Qi Tongwei, then at her daughter, and after weighing the pros and cons in her heart, she said firmly: "Deputy Mayor Qi, if this situation really happens, I will definitely handle it according to the law and will not tolerate it."

Qi Tongwei nodded slightly, with a look of satisfaction in his eyes: "Mrs. Lu, I feel relieved with your words. Handong's development cannot be hindered by these corruption phenomena. We must uphold fairness and justice." Lu Yike also said excitedly: "Yes, Mom, Deputy Mayor Qi is right. We must catch all these corrupt elements."

Lu Yike's father watched all this and became more clear about Qi Tongwei's purpose.

He knew that Qi Tongwei was taking action to combat corruption, which was to some extent consistent with the Lu family's values.

But he was also worried that such an action would affect the interests of some forces and bring trouble to the Lu family.

He decided to continue observing Qi Tongwei to see his subsequent actions and plans.

As the conversation continued, Qi Tongwei asked some more questions about legal procedures and judicial justice, and Lu Yike's mother answered them in detail one by one.

Lu Yike listened with great interest, and her admiration for Qi Tongwei increased even more.

She felt that Qi Tongwei was not only capable and charming, but also a person who worked hard for justice, which made her even more fascinated.

After finishing his meal, Qi Tongwei left with a satisfied yet slightly tired look.

This trip to the Lu family is of great significance to him.

It's like a carefully planned chess game, with each step having a clear goal.

In his plan, the top priority is to target the daughter of the Lu family - Lu Yike.

In Qi Tongwei's view, Lu Yike's attitude is crucial.

If she was an upright person, she would not stand idly by when faced with the series of complex issues involved in Cai Chenggong.

Based on his understanding of human nature and official rules, once his daughter takes action, the Lu family's parents will inevitably lend a helping hand out of affection and family reputation.

It's like throwing a stone into a calm lake, which will trigger a chain reaction, and this reaction is expected to develop in a direction that is beneficial to him.

Furthermore, his mention of those sensitive issues to Lu Yike's mother was actually a clever reminder.

The officialdom is like a battlefield, filled with invisible smoke and conflicts of interest. It is easy to lose one's way in the complex situation.

He knew very well that Lu's mother had been in officialdom for many years and would inevitably be caught up in some seemingly inescapable political struggles.

He hoped that through this conversation, Lu's mother would understand that the right and wrong of some things were as clear as the boundary of black and white, and should not be confused.

Once the collusion between officials and businessmen hidden in the dark is exposed, she will get into trouble if she is involved or chooses to ignore it.

Qi Tongwei hopes that she can make the right decision at the critical moment and not lose her judgment because of temporary interests or complicated relationships.

After leaving the Lu family, Qi Tongwei did not go home directly.

As the night deepened, his figure shuttled through the city streets, his target being Chen Yanshi's home.

Qi Tongwei stood in front of Chen Yanshi's house with mixed feelings.

Chen Yanshi and his son Chen Hai are special people to him. They have been kind to him. This kindness is like a heavy mountain pressing on his heart, making it impossible for him to remain calm when facing Chen Yanshi.

He knew that Chen Yanshi might have his own selfish motives, but it was undeniable that the help he had provided was real, which made him have very complicated feelings towards Chen Yanshi.

Unlike Liang Qunfeng, Liang Qunfeng and Qi Tongwei have a deep hatred for each other, which is an irreconcilable contradiction.

As for Chen Yanshi, Qi Tongwei believes that the conflict between them is more of a difference in concepts. For example, Chen Yanshi does not want his daughter to be with him, but this is not a life-and-death hostility.

Qi Tongwei knew very well that in the Handong situation which was as complicated as a chess game, Chen Yanshi was a special chess piece. If used properly, he could even become his vanguard.

The current situation in Handong is turbulent and forces from all sides are intertwined. Qi Tongwei urgently needs someone with high prestige and influence in Handong to balance Liang Qunfeng and Zhao Lichun, and Chen Yanshi is undoubtedly one of the best candidates.

The doorbell rang, and Chen Yanshi in the house was a little surprised. Who could it be so late at night? When he saw Qi Tongwei through the peephole, he was shocked. Qi Tongwei? Why would he come? Chen Yanshi frowned slightly and opened the door with a lot of doubts in his heart.

"Qi Tongwei? Why are you here?" There was a hint of surprise and vigilance in Chen Yanshi's tone.

Qi Tongwei bowed slightly: "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry to bother you so late. I want to talk to you about something."

Chen Yanshi hesitated for a moment, but stepped aside to let Qi Tongwei in. The light in the house shone on Qi Tongwei, reflecting his slightly tired but determined figure. The two sat down in the living room, and for a moment, the atmosphere was a little subtle.

Chen Yanshi looked at Qi Tongwei and broke the silence first: "How is your work recently?" This seemingly ordinary greeting had a different sense of alienation.

Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "It's still the same as always, very busy. Mr. Chen, are you feeling well?"

The two chatted about some insignificant topics, as if they were cautiously testing each other. However, Qi Tongwei's mind was not on these small talks. He was looking for a suitable time to get to the crucial topic.

Finally, Qi Tongwei put down the teacup in his hand, and his eyes became serious: "Mr. Chen, I came here today to talk to you about the current situation in Handong."

Chen Yanshi frowned and said to Qi Tongwei in a serious tone: "Qi Tongwei, I am very dissatisfied with your current attitude. You are like a newborn calf, ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, and acting recklessly. In this officialdom, we must respect our predecessors and those who have contributed to this place. This is basic courtesy."

After hearing this, Qi Tongwei's mouth curled up slightly, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes. He responded: "Mr. Chen, then I would like to ask you, during the revolutionary period, facing reactionary forces like Chiang Kai-shek, should the revolutionaries also give unconditional respect? Respect should be based on the object. We should distinguish between right and wrong, instead of blindly following the so-called predecessors."

Chen Yanshi was stunned. He didn't expect Qi Tongwei to use such an example to refute him.

For a moment, he didn't know how to answer.

But he was an old man who had experienced countless hardships after all, and he quickly came to his senses and retorted: "Qi Tongwei, you can't make such an analogy. The current situation is completely different from that time. Zhao Lichun and others are not reactionary figures like Chiang Kai-shek."

Qi Tongwei laughed, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice: "Mr. Chen, do you really think so? You know very well the problems of Zhao Lichun, Zhao Ruilong and Liang Qunfeng. You are a principled person, and you know that what they did was not upright, but you always stood on their side. How is this different from being a counter-revolutionary? Where are your principles?"

Chen Yanshi was speechless after hearing what Qi Tongwei said. His face turned ugly, and he felt angry and humiliated. He had always been highly respected in his life. No one had ever accused him in person, and with such sharp and merciless words. He felt that his dignity was trampled under Qi Tongwei's feet, and this feeling almost made him lose control.

In Chen Yanshi's mind, there is another important reason why he is dissatisfied with Qi Tongwei, that is Qi Tongwei's attitude towards his daughter. In his opinion, his daughter is the apple of his eye, and some of Qi Tongwei's behaviors make him feel that his daughter has been wronged. Usually in the officialdom and in life, others always respect him. When has he ever been scolded like this?

However, facing Chen Yanshi's angry eyes and the rage that was about to erupt, Qi Tongwei did not intend to back down. He still stood there with a firm look. Then, he silently took out his mobile phone, called Gao Gang, and said concisely and forcefully: "Gao Gang, take action now."

Chen Yanshi looked at Qi Tongwei in shock. He never expected that Qi Tongwei would suddenly give such an order. He was full of doubts.

What on earth does Qi Tongwei want to do?

Is he going to stir up a huge storm?

However, before he could recover from the shock, the phone rang suddenly.

He picked up the phone and saw that it was Cai Chenggong calling. After the call was connected, Cai Chenggong's mournful voice came over: "Mr. Chen, I really have no way out! They are going to force me to death."