Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 1049 Win

"What!?" Xia Guanglei was shocked.

Only now did he realize the seriousness of the problem.

If it is confirmed that Duan Feng instigated the incident, then Duan Feng, who strongly supported him in taking on the concurrent position of director of the municipal public security bureau, will likely face scrutiny from the provincial party committee.

Xia Guanglei broke out in a cold sweat.

In that instant, many thoughts raced through his mind. What did Qi Tongwei mean by releasing this information? Was it a threat? Or a counterattack?

Also, why is it such a coincidence that he just pushed Duan Feng to the position of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, and then the other party ordered the murder?

What a coincidence! Those two mistresses also have evidence of Duan Feng's embezzlement and bribery.

Could it be that Qi Tongwei was pulling the strings behind the scenes?

Yes, that must be it.

The killer is real, the mistress is real, and the evidence is real, but the mastermind is probably someone else.

In a flash, Xia Guanglei deduced a plausible plot.

The mastermind first arranged for someone to give hints to the two mistresses, implying that Duan Feng would kill them.

As for the reasons, there are many. In officialdom, it is not uncommon to see news of officials dealing with their mistresses in order to keep their positions.

Once they believe it, things will be much easier.

When necessary, such as when it is necessary to eliminate dissidents, or as is the case now, when it is necessary to use this matter to suppress a rising municipal party secretary.

At this point, an "assassin" can be arranged to kill one of them, and then "accidentally" let the other one go.

The other person will definitely be startled and take the collected evidence to report it.

Even more concerning, this evidence could have been provided by someone with ulterior motives.

Alas, I was still half a move behind in the end!

Seeing Xia Guanglei's changing expression and suspicious eyes, Qi Tongwei knew that the other party was definitely speculating about his connection to the case. He remained calm and accepted the other party's probing.

Anyway, the assassin was arranged by Duan Feng, and the evidence was collected by Ma Yurong and her daughter. He was very open and honest, and not humble at all.

"Is this true?" Xia Guanglei asked, his words carrying a double meaning.

Was the assassin arranged by you, Qi Tongwei, or by Duan Feng?

Qi Tongwei replied without hesitation, "That's true."

Xia Guanglei nodded, as if resigned to his fate, and stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray. "What's your opinion?"

Since he's lost, he should lose openly and honestly. Besides, he can afford to lose; he has a long life ahead of him.

He had even thought about the counterattack that followed; if he was not having an easy time, he would not let Qi Tongwei have an easy time either.

Qi Tongwei said, "I suggest that before the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection confirms Duan Feng's crimes, we should remove him from his position as the 'temporary' director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau."

Also, Comrade Guanglei, you need to report this matter to the Provincial Party Committee.

Comrade Zuo Ming is already on his way to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. I told him to "take it easy."

"Temporarily?"

Xia Guanglei almost thought he had misheard. He was asked to report? Wouldn't that mean Qi Tongwei's efforts would all be in vain?

What is he planning?

Could it be... that he really didn't do it?

Qi Tongwei said "sincerely": Yes, he was originally just temporarily serving as the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Didn't we discuss it at the Standing Committee meeting?

Everyone remembers clearly that, given the Standing Committee's inability to reach a consensus, he was temporarily appointed as the Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Xia Guanglei was confused; he still didn't understand what Qi Tongwei meant.

Is this a way of letting me off the hook?

After thinking about it, I realized it wasn't impossible. After all, I had a strong background, so what if they beat me by one point?

If he really makes himself look so pathetic, the obstacles he faces in his future career advancement will only be greater. It's better to give himself some face and let everyone shake hands and make peace.

Thinking about this, he had to admit, and admire, the other person's magnanimity.

It's impressive that someone so young can act with such composure and tact.

The other person's temperament and skills were truly unmatched in his life at this age.

Such people are both admirable and terrifying.

Xia Guanglei sighed and nodded. "I agree to remove him from his position as the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. As for reporting to the Provincial Party Committee, you should handle that. I think I should avoid any appearance of impropriety on this matter."

Qi Tongwei waved his hand and said with a smile, "Comrade Guanglei, this is your job, I can't overstep my bounds. As for avoiding suspicion, haven't you already avoided suspicion with me here?"

Xia Guanglei gave Qi Tongwei a deep look, and for the first time, he began to acknowledge Qi Tongwei as his partner.

Without further ado, Xia Guanglei picked up the phone on his desk and skillfully dialed the number.

Pei Yihong had been waiting for a long time. After hearing the report, he immediately instructed Xia Guanglei to arrange for Zuo Ming to take the certificate to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection as soon as possible, and then said nothing more.

There was no indication that they knew about it beforehand at all.

"Comrade Tongwei, I must thank you." After hanging up the phone, Xia Guanglei's tone became more benevolent.

Qi Tongwei accepted the kindness, saying, "It's all for Beishan, so thanking you would be too formal."

The atmosphere changed, and for a moment there was a sense of reconciliation between the generals and ministers.

Qi Tongwei reminded Xia Guanglei to convene a Standing Committee meeting as soon as possible and, incidentally, to take Duan Feng into custody.

Xia Guanglei nodded and said, "We need to prepare so that he can't be on guard. However, the trip to the provincial capital and the round trip, including the reporting, will take at least seven or eight hours. I'm afraid our meeting won't last that long."

Qi Tongwei then said, "That's easy, we can discuss a few more topics."

"After removing Duan Feng from his position as director of the municipal public security bureau, we need to find someone to fill the vacancy. Furthermore, the investigation into the killer needs to be carried out; establishing a special task force is equally urgent."

Xia Guanglei smiled bitterly to himself. This mayor really knew how to seize the opportunity. At this time, when discussing the position of director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, he had no suitable candidates to compete with.

Since Duan Feng has run into trouble, Kang Keming, the executive deputy director promoted by Duan Feng, certainly cannot be recommended again. Who knows if he is involved in Duan Feng's corruption case?

In this way, he would have no choice but to hand over the position to someone else, and he might even lose the vote for Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

It's still the mainstream practice for the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission to concurrently serve as the Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.

That’s all.

He had to accept the age-old principle that if you lose, you have to cede territory and pay reparations.

As long as we're alive, we can always find another opportunity.

"Alright, but Comrade Tongwei, you still have to put on a show with me, otherwise, this seven or eight-hour meeting won't be easy to conduct."

Qi Tongwei smiled slightly, "No problem."

The two then reached a series of deals.

……

The meeting was brought forward unexpectedly, catching many members of the Standing Committee off guard.

Two members of the Standing Committee who went down to conduct research were caught off guard by this sudden change and were confused.

I wanted to ask for leave, but Xia Guanglei said: It's okay, we'll start first, you guys come back as soon as possible.

There was no other way; they had to temporarily abandon their work and head to the municipal party committee.

Some well-informed individuals, through various channels, sensed that something significant might happen at this advance meeting, though the specifics of what that significant event might be remain unknown.