allonlinenovel Chapter 218 Li Dakang’s little pride!
Chapter 218 Li Dakang’s little pride!
The sun shines on the mine reconstruction area, creating a bustling scene.
The roar of machines and the shouts of workers interweave to play the melody of construction.
Li Dakang, Ding Yizhen and Qi Tongwei walked into the area. Li Dakang walked in front, his posture upright, with undisguised pride in his steps. His eyes drifted towards Qi Tongwei from time to time, with a flash of boasting in his eyes, as if to say, "Look at my masterpiece."
Ding Yizheng followed Li Dakang closely with a flattering smile on his face, his eyes fixed on Qi Tongwei, hoping to catch even a hint of displeasure or jealousy on his face to satisfy his own vanity.
Qi Tongwei walked calmly, his eyes wandering around. This mine reconstruction area made his eyes light up, from planning to actual construction, every detail showed meticulousness and wisdom.
He knew Li Dakang's thoughts very well, but he had no grudges in his heart, because in his opinion, the construction of this transformation zone was indeed of extraordinary significance and was a major project that would benefit the country and the people.
"Deputy Mayor Li, this mine reconstruction area is a model." Qi Tongwei said with a sincere smile, his voice loud and powerful, clearly audible in the noise.
Li Dakang and Ding Yizhen were both stunned when they heard this. They had anticipated all kinds of reactions from Qi Tongwei, but they had never expected such sincere praise.
A hint of doubt flashed across Li Dakang's eyes, and he thought to himself: What on earth is this guy planning?
You know I'm here to show off, yet you're still so humble?
Is there an ulterior motive?
Qi Tongwei continued, "From the overall layout to the equipment update and environmental protection considerations, every detail has been handled with exquisite care. This not only greatly improves production efficiency and ensures the safety and health of workers, but also controls the impact on the surrounding environment very well. Deputy Mayor Li, you have really put a lot of effort into this project."
Li Dakang was still dissatisfied with Qi Tongwei's performance in Haizhou, but he was still somewhat touched to hear such sincere praise.
He nodded slightly and said, "This is the result of collective wisdom. Our goal is to make rational use of resources and safeguard the interests of all parties."
After the inspection, the three went to a nearby restaurant.
Things may seem calm at the dinner table, but there are actually undercurrents.
Li Dakang picked up the wine glass, took a sip, a cunning flashed in his eyes, and he said: "Deputy Mayor Qi, this transformation must be adapted to local conditions. Just like this mine, it has been transformed into what it is now, which is considered a success. But in some places, no matter how hard we try, there is no effect, which is really a headache." He looked at Qi Tongwei as he spoke, with a provocative look in his eyes.
Ding Yizheng quickly agreed: "Yes, Deputy Mayor Li. The renovation of some places is simply difficult. I don't know if it is a human problem or a problem with the plan itself." After he said that, he deliberately sighed and glanced at Qi Tongwei.
Qi Tongwei heard the hidden meaning, but his expression did not change. He put down his chopsticks and said calmly: "Deputy Mayor Li, District Chief Ding, I understand what you mean. Take Dafeng Factory for example. I think it has great potential. Dafeng Factory has ready-made equipment, skilled workers, stable land, and a stable source of goods, buyers and dealers. It also has rich network resources. Its current predicament is just that its business model is outdated and cannot keep up with the pace of the times, resulting in poor management, but this is by no means a reason to demolish and rebuild it."
Qi Tongwei didn't care whether this was an order from the mayor or the provincial or ministerial level, or whether the transformation of Guangming District would offend anyone.
After all, it is now obvious that he is not one of them, and he is almost alone in Jingzhou, so he is not afraid of Li Dakang and others going to complain.
But this is what he really thinks. Dafeng Factory has equipment, workers, land, a stable supply of goods, buyers and distributors, and a wide network of contacts. It's just that it can't keep up with the times, is poorly managed, and can't sustain long-term development.
If it is transformed, it will be twice the result with half the effort.
It can not only protect workers and enterprises, but also create a well-known brand. Rebuilding from scratch will cost the government and the people money, and he does not really want to do something that harms the interests of the people.
The closer you get to the political center.
The more you should stick to your original intention.
What is the heart?
It's the people!
After arriving at the political center, or before arriving, many officials only think about how to fight, how to maintain their power, how to stir up trouble, or how to cultivate their own party members.
In a word.
Plan for the situation rather than the matter.
Qi Tongwei didn't want to be just such a person. If that was the case, why didn't he just go to the capital?
When I return to Handong, the governor will come out and say a few words.
However, he did not reveal everything, because Li Dakang was a fence-sitter. When competing with Gao Yuliang, he always put power first and held the same idea as Meng Dehai.
The greater the power, the greater the ability.
as predicted.
Li Dakang still couldn't understand what he meant.
Li Dakang frowned slightly, his expression becoming serious: "Deputy Mayor Qi, your words are a bit one-sided. The transformation plan of Dafeng Factory has been demonstrated and studied by many parties. Only by advancing according to the plan can the development of Guangming District be better promoted."
Qi Tongwei did not back down at all. He looked directly into Li Dakang's eyes and said, "I understand that this is a fixed plan, but we have to look at the long term. If the Dafeng Factory is renovated, just like the mine, it will be twice the result with half the effort if it is upgraded on the original basis. This will not only protect the workers' jobs and allow the company to continue to develop, but also create an influential brand. If it is directly demolished and then a new one is built, it will cost a lot of money from the government and the people. We cannot ignore these key issues for the sake of short-term political achievements."
Ding Yizhen snorted disdainfully, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "Deputy Mayor Qi, it's easy for you to say that. The problems at Dafeng Factory are very complicated. If you have the ability, why haven't you made any progress yet?"
Qi Tongwei glanced at Ding Yizhen and said firmly, "District Chief Ding, I always do things for the people. We cannot just look at the present, we must focus on the sustainable development of the region. The transformation of Dafeng Factory will have a positive impact on the economy of Guangming District and even the entire Jingzhou."
Li Dakang listened to Qi Tongwei's words and fell into deep thought. His movements of picking up dishes became slower and his eyes became more solemn.
He thought of Qi Tongwei's past deeds in other places. Whether in Jinghai, Dongshan, Luteng or Jinjiang, Qi Tongwei had indeed done a lot of practical work in combating corruption and seeking the welfare of the people.
Just like in Haizhou, Qi Tongwei took down a big drug lord like Guo Xiaopeng in one fell swoop. If he had not acted in time and allowed the drug lord's power to continue to expand, the consequences would have been disastrous.
At this time, Li Dakang's view of Qi Tongwei began to subtly change, and his originally firm hostile mentality began to loosen a little.
Qi Tongwei ignored the complicated expressions of Li Dakang and Ding Yizhen and continued to elaborate on his point of view: "When we develop, we cannot just focus on new projects and ignore old enterprises with a solid foundation. The successful transformation of Dafeng Factory can serve as a good example, driving the development of surrounding related industries and forming a complete industrial chain. Moreover, this transformation method is more in line with the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development. We cannot abandon the 'old' for the 'new', but find a balance point for the integrated development of the two."
The meal was unusually dull, as everyone was weighing the pros and cons in their minds.
Li Dakang's expression kept changing, from the initial pride and provocation, to the solemnity when he was in deep thought, and then to the complexity when he was touched by Qi Tongwei's point of view.
However, Li Dakang still stubbornly insisted on his own opinion deep down. In his eyes, Qi Tongwei would never be able to gain the upper hand in this power struggle.
He knew very well that he must closely follow the provincial and ministerial leadership team with Zhao Lichun as the core. This was the foundation and guarantee of his road to power. He would never waver for Qi Tongwei, who had not yet established a firm foundation in Jingzhou.
However, in the current situation, he did not express this idea explicitly. Instead, he followed Qi Tongwei's point of view and expressed a certain degree of agreement.
Unlike Li Dakang, Ding Yizhen's thoughts are much simpler and more direct.
In his opinion, power and wealth are the criteria for measuring everything. In his view, the interests of the people and the long-term development of the region are just a cover for gaining benefits and power.
As long as he can achieve his goal of making money and gaining power, he doesn't care what means he uses in the process or whether it will cause harm to others.
After the meeting, Li Dakang looked at Qi Tongwei's departing back, a barely perceptible ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and he whispered, "If the problems of Dafeng Factory are not properly resolved within a year, Qi Tongwei, you will be ruined."
His tone was full of confidence, as if he had already seen the outcome of Qi Tongwei's failure.
When Qi Tongwei heard what Li Dakang said, he just smiled calmly and said, "Just wait and see."
After saying this, he turned around and left in style. However, he did not return to the office or go home as usual, but met Gao Gang secretly on the way.
When Gao Gang saw Qi Tongwei, he immediately reported the situation in a serious manner: "Deputy Mayor Qi, we have solid evidence that Cai successfully forged the certificate. This is enough to deal a severe blow to him." Qi Tongwei nodded slightly, a gleam in his eyes, and said: "Very good, Gao Gang, you go and handle this matter immediately, and make sure it is foolproof."
Gao Gang took the order and left. He was well aware of the importance of this matter and also understood Qi Tongwei's high hopes for this operation.
After arranging all this, Qi Tongwei disappeared into the night. He was going to meet someone who had a key influence on the situation - Lu Yike!
The reason for meeting Lu Yike was mainly to obtain resources.
Handong doesn't just have the Zhao family and the Liang family. The Lu family is also very influential, and almost no one dares to mess with them.
Lu Yike's mother is a high-ranking official in the court, and her father is a high-ranking official in the military. Qi Tongwei himself has Zhao Mengsheng's connections, so it is impossible for him not to win them over, so he has to take the initiative to get to know them.
……
When Lu Yike learned that Qi Tongwei was coming to visit, her heart was as excited as a deer.
In the entire Handong Province, Qi Tongwei is like a dazzling star, his brilliance overshadowing all the stars in the entertainment industry.
Qi Tongwei's name represents a legend in Handong. His deeds are praised by people, and his abilities and charm have become the object of yearning and admiration of countless people.
In Lu Yike's memory, Qi Tongwei was a prominent figure during his time at Handong University.
At that time, he showed extraordinary temperament and ability on campus, as if he had his own halo, attracting the attention of people around him.
Lu Yike still remembers that when she graduated and left school, the person she admired most was Chen Hai, who was equally outstanding.
However, as time went by, Qi Tongwei's image became increasingly prominent in her heart. She herself was not sure when this change began, but she felt that Qi Tongwei had a unique attraction that gradually fascinated her.
At this moment, Lu Yike was full of doubts. She really couldn't understand why Qi Tongwei came to see her.
There was not much interaction between them. In her opinion, Qi Tongwei was like a star in the sky, far away and out of reach. But now this star was suddenly about to descend upon her, which made her both excited and nervous.
She paced back and forth in the room, constantly guessing the purpose of Qi Tongwei's coming in her mind, and her heartbeat became faster and faster as time approached.
Lu Yike was in her room, the news kept echoing in her mind and her heart was beating like a drum.
She ran to her mother's study in a panic and asked with sparkling eyes, "Mom, is Qi Tongwei really coming to our house? Why would he come here so suddenly?"
Her mother stopped reading the documents she was reading, looked at her daughter's excited and somewhat confused look, and said with a smile: "This is not a trivial matter. Qi Tongwei's status in Handong is not ordinary. Since he wants to come, he must have his reasons. Don't lose your sense of proportion."
Lu Yike pouted unconvincedly: "Of course I know, I'm not a child. But, I'm really curious why he came to us."
Her mother looked at her daughter, with a glimmer of insight in her eyes. She thought that this girl might have different feelings for Qi Tongwei, but she just said, "No matter what, we must provide a good reception. This is very important to the Lu family."
Lu Yike nodded, but her heart still felt like a little rabbit jumping around, and her mind was full of the legendary stories of Qi Tongwei in Handong.
Lu Yike's father was in the living room, talking to his mother with a serious look on his face. "Qi Tongwei's coming here at this time may have some hidden meaning. We can't take it lightly, and we must show the strength and attitude of the Lu family."
The father said with a frown. The mother nodded in agreement: "Yes, I have already arranged the home. But we can't be too eager, we have to be steady."
My father paced back and forth, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He knew very well the influence of Qi Tongwei in the complicated situation in Handong, and he also knew that every move of the Lu family was closely watched.
He was looking forward to further communication with Qi Tongwei to find out information that would be beneficial to the Lu family, but he was also a little worried about the unknown factors hidden behind it. "I hope this meeting will be an opportunity, not the beginning of trouble." He whispered to himself.