EFB Chapter 62 Master and Disciple
Chapter 62 Master and Disciple
That morning, Qi Tongwei led Cheng Du to Gao Yuliang's house.
The rock that serves as a backdrop on the first floor needs to be moved to the second floor.
For this reason, Qi Tongwei specifically asked Cheng Du to lend a hand.
The two of them worked hard to place the stone on the second floor, and Qi Tongwei took the opportunity to introduce Cheng Du to Gao Yuliang.
Cheng Du faced Gao Yuliang and gave him the most standard salute he had ever given, accompanied by a heartfelt smile.
He felt incredibly grateful to Qi Tongwei.
The third-in-command of Handong Province is not someone anyone can meet.
Through Qi Tongwei's introduction, Cheng Du was officially registered with Gao Yuliang.
At the same time, the degree of [something] was also noted.
As the two men moved the "backing stone," Gao Yuliang stood with his hands behind his back, staring at the stone with a worried expression.
Of course, the reasons for this are not something that should be asked about.
After finishing, Cheng Du voluntarily followed Teacher Wu to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients.
Qi Tongwei was left in the living room to chat with Gao Yuliang.
Seeing that there were no outsiders in the living room, Gao Yuliang pointed towards the kitchen and asked:
"I remember he was one of Zhao Ruilong's men?"
Qi Tongwei was shocked. He hadn’t expected that Gao Yuliang already knew Cheng Du’s background. Wasn’t it childish of him to bring him along to make himself known?
Even so, Qi Tongwei still spoke the truth:
"Minister Xia arranged for him to come; he had been targeted by Li Dakang before."
Gao Yuliang hummed in agreement, and after a moment's thought, he understood Xia Qing's plan. A look of admiration appeared on his face as he said:
"It seems Minister Xia has been meaning to warn you for a while, urging you to settle your affairs as soon as possible. Tongwei, did you do what I told you last time?"
Qi Tongwei quickly sat up straight, staring intently into Gao Yuliang's eyes, and said:
"Please rest assured, all my shares and money in Shanshui Group have been transferred to Gao Xiaoqin, and all the necessary approvals have been completed. As for the money I helped Zhao Ruilong get..."
Qi Tongwei paused, then said solemnly:
"Each transaction will be transferred to at least fifteen shell companies, so they can't trace it back to me."
Gao Yuliang let out a long sigh of relief and said:
"That's good. Tongwei, remember this: your cooperation with the Zhao family ends here. From today onwards, you will only have one identity: Director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province."
Qi Tongwei nodded solemnly. He knew that Gao Yuliang meant for him to stop getting entangled with the Zhao family.
Gao Yuliang thought for a moment, then gave him a more serious instruction:
"Also, go see Minister Xia immediately this afternoon. He's collecting information on the problems with the sick officials and has specially granted department-level cadres the right to report proactively. Tell him all the problems, and remember, tell him everything in detail, especially how to rectify them. And also..."
Qi Tongwei listened intently, completely unaware that his back was soaked with sweat.
He knew in his heart that this was the most important lesson Gao Yuliang had taught him, one that concerned his fate.
Previously, Qi Tongwei could only rely on the Zhao family. Knowing that it was hopeless, he had no choice but to continue to sink into depravity.
From the moment Qi Tongwei reached the position of deputy director, he was already on the Zhao family's side.
Now, Xia Qing's arrival seems to have pointed Qi Tongwei in a new direction.
From the day Xia Qing arrived, Qi Tongwei intentionally or unintentionally moved closer to her, and accepted all of Xia Qing's requests.
However, Qi Tongwei could never find an opportunity to truly express his willingness to get closer to Xia Qing.
Xia Qing's ambiguous attitude left Qi Tongwei puzzled.
What Gao Yuliang is teaching him now is the only way to truly get close to Xia Qing and seek a way out, in this situation where the Zhao family is under siege and the Han University Gang is in dire straits.
Therefore, Qi Tongwei had to listen attentively and not miss a single word!
Gao Yuliang paused for a long time before slowly speaking:
"We need to leverage the resources of your Public Security Bureau to assist Minister Xia in this special operation. The investigation into officials whose spouses and children have 'naked officials' can be directly verified through the Public Security Bureau's entry and exit management system. This system can directly ascertain whether an official's spouse or children have obtained foreign citizenship or green cards, whether they have passports, how many times they have entered or exited the country, and their current residence, effectively preventing concealment! If necessary, you can also help Minister Xia block these officials from leaving the country!"
"The investigation into officials with family members residing abroad is crucial, and the assistance of your Public Security Department is of paramount importance! Minister Xia's delay in sending the letter is precisely because he's waiting for you, the Director of the Public Security Department, to proactively offer your assistance. This is the best way for Minister Xia to demonstrate his loyalty!"
Qi Tongwei asked, puzzled:
"Teacher, there's something I don't understand... Shouldn't investigating corrupt officials be more important? Why do you place so much emphasis on investigating officials with family members abroad..."
"You're so foolish, so foolish!" Gao Yuliang was unusually anxious. He always found it difficult to remain calm in front of this student he cared about most, and his speech quickened considerably. He said:
"The roots of corrupt officials are in China; once discovered, they are dealt with! But what about officials with family members and assets abroad? They can flee the country at any time with state secrets! I boldly guess that Minister Xia's proposal to investigate these three types of officials—corrupt, absconding, and officials with family members and assets—is primarily focused on those with family members and assets abroad! Everyone else thinks he's trying to disgust Li Dakang, but only Minister Xia himself knows that the issue of officials with family members and assets is a new battleground! It's a key area of focus for hostile forces! Minister Xia intends to use the investigation of these officials with family members and assets as a basis for his decision-making to the central government!"
"If we do this well, it will be a great achievement! It might even attract Hai Zi's attention! Tongwei, do you understand?"
After listening, Qi Tongwei seemed to wake from a dream, and nodded solemnly:
"Teacher, I understand! I'll go after I eat!"
After saying that, Qi Tongwei stood up, walked to a spot not far from the kitchen and looked inside. He saw Cheng Du and Teacher Wu preparing dishes and chatting happily.
Having made up his mind, Qi Tongwei walked back to the sofa, leaned close to Gao Yuliang, and said in a low but extremely serious voice:
"Teacher, could you... perhaps also try to align yourself with Minister Xia...?"
Gao Yuliang was taken aback, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
The concern in Qi Tongwei's eyes was genuine.
This student is genuinely thinking of himself.
Gao Yuliang was deeply moved, realizing that although he had taught countless students, only four of them had achieved the greatest success.
Zhong Xiaoai and Hou Liangping, with their prominent backgrounds and aloof demeanor, seemed rather arrogant, and hadn't even made a phone call to each other in all these years. It wasn't until Hou Liangping came to Handong that Gao Yuliang received his first call from him.
Chen Hai is a capable prosecutor, but his straightforward personality and strong sense of justice often lead him to do things against the rules, making him like another Hou Liangping.
Only Qi Tongwei, a student who was unlucky and buried for a long time, finally stood out by relying on his own talent and determination.
Gao Yuliang mentored Qi Tongwei all the way, and Qi Tongwei truly regarded Gao Yuliang as his most respected mentor, always thinking of Gao Yuliang whenever he needed something.
Now, Qi Tongwei's concern only makes Gao Yuliang feel that his pain was not in vain.
After organizing his thoughts, Gao Yuliang smiled and said to Qi Tongwei:
"You're still young and have investment value. Minister Xia will mentor you well, and your future is limitless. I, your teacher, am already old and hold a high position, so my ties with the Zhao family are deeper than yours. To protect me, Minister Xia would need to invest ten or even twenty times more to protect you. Therefore, I have no choice, and no other path to take. All I can do is try my best to stabilize the Zhao family's ship, ensuring it docks safely and isn't capsized by the waves. My best outcome is to retire to a lower position, otherwise..."
Gao Yuliang pointed out the window and smiled:
"Qincheng".
Qi Tongwei stood there in shock. He saw the autumn sunlight streaming into the room through the window, casting Gao Yuliang's face in a mixture of golden light and shadow.
Gao Yuliang remained smiling, motionless, letting the sunlight wash over him.
Qi Tongwei felt like crying. His teacher had been incredibly honest and open with him, which was unbelievable in the treacherous officialdom of Handong.
It was approaching noon.
Qi Tongwei didn't notice that the sunlight outside the window was growing brighter, and the light shining on Gao Yuliang was gradually driving away the shadows...