Chapter 6: The First Million Dollars
Chapter 6: The First Million Dollars
Qi Tongwei accepted the certificate of honor for his act of bravery.
"Thank you, leaders. In the future, I will remain true to my original aspiration and forge ahead with determination."
"Comrade Xiao Qi, well done! You don't need to go back to the Yantaishan Judicial Office. Report directly to the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate tomorrow."
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Qi Tongwei could hardly believe it; this was cutting off his path to wealth through business.
"Comrade Xiao Qi, don't feel guilty. Just focus on your work. Our Party has a broad mind."
"Thank you, leader. I will work hard to repay the country."
"Okay, now I'll hand you over to Mr. He."
The mysterious atmosphere made Qi Tongwei a little nervous.
Principal Liu said in his speech: "Congratulations to Qi Tongwei! I hope everyone will learn from him. Let's give a round of applause to our fellow Hong Kong compatriot, Mr. He."
This time, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
"The person Qi Tongwei was trying to help was Mr. He. Mr. He has always been a strong supporter of education in Hong Kong. Returning to his motherland, he felt a deep sense of belonging. Therefore, Mr. He decided to donate ten million yuan in scholarships to Handong University of Political Science and Law every year."
"Let us give a warm round of applause to thank Mr. He for his righteous act."
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience. Ten million! Everyone was stunned.
"Now, let's welcome Mr. He to speak to everyone."
Another round of enthusiastic applause followed.
He Zhen took the microphone and gave a speech at the school, which he does many times every year.
"Congratulations on your graduation, students! I wish you all a bright future and boundless success."
"As a Hong Kong compatriot, I always keep my motherland in my heart. I feel very honored to be able to contribute my humble efforts to the education cause of my motherland."
"Qi Tongwei is my savior. Today, I invite everyone to witness that I will personally donate one million yuan to him to express my gratitude."
Qi Tongwei couldn't hide his excitement. There was no reason to refuse such a grand gift, and the Discipline Inspection Commission had no reason to invite him for tea.
With a million, you can spend the money the system gives you lavishly without having to hide it.
My first million dollars, awesome!
"Wow"
The students burst into envious voices.
He Zhen took out a bank card. "Let me add one more thing, it's one million after tax."
"Wow"
This drew envious glances from the audience.
Only Liang Lu looked more uncomfortable than if she had swallowed a fly. With a million dollars, Qi Tongwei could have chosen not to stay in Handong. Moreover, with his connection to the Hong Kong businessman, he could live a good life even without pursuing a political career.
She was unwilling to accept defeat, feeling that Qi Tongwei was about to escape her grasp. No, she would never admit defeat.
Her obsession was to fight Qi Tongwei.
The principal's secretary rushed in, drenched in sweat, holding Qi Tongwei's graduation certificate and degree certificate.
Principal Liu finally breathed a sigh of relief. Qi Tongwei had helped the school secure such a large donation, so he would definitely be the first to receive a graduation certificate.
When Qi Tongwei received his graduation certificate and degree certificate from Principal Liu, Liang Lu left angrily.
"Qi Tongwei, I'm not finished with you!"
After the graduation ceremony, Qi Tongwei went to Gao Yuliang's office.
Gao Yuliang poured him a glass of water. "Tongwei, sit down."
Thank you, teacher.
Gao Yuliang sat down, exuding the air of an intellectual.
"Tongwei, what are your plans?"
Qi Tongwei sat respectfully. He respected Gao Yuliang greatly, but only Gao Yuliang remembered him as a drug enforcement hero.
"Teacher, the provincial leaders just told me to report to the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate tomorrow; I don't need to go back to Yantaishan."
Gao Yuliang was taken aback. "This is a good thing. With your talent, staying at Yantai Mountain is truly a waste."
"Have you considered improving your relationship with Teacher Liang? Let's not let things get so tense."
Qi Tongwei took a sip of water. "Teacher, you know why I was assigned to Yantai Mountain."
"I have a girlfriend, but Liang Lu is like a mad dog, relentlessly pursuing me. Even a clay figure has some temper."
"The Liang family is using the power granted to them by the state to suppress me. Doesn't that constitute an abuse of power?"
Gao Yuliang sighed, "These matters between men and women are hard to explain. Secretary Liang's use of power for his daughter was indeed inappropriate and very unfair to you."
"I understand you're angry. Any man of spirit has the courage to fight back."
"But it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester. Now that you're back working in Jingzhou, you'll probably face even greater pressure."
Qi Tongwei sensed that Gao Yuliang was probably going to enter politics.
"Teacher, to be honest, Liang Lu is sick. She's pursuing me just to get revenge on men. I suggest sending her abroad to see a psychologist."
Gao Yuliang felt that Qi Tongwei had become more radical. It was probably due to the psychological gap that an excellent graduate student was assigned to a mountainous area.
"Tongwei, Secretary Liang has handpicked me to be his secretary. Of course, there's nothing wrong with teaching and nurturing students, but the political arena offers me a much wider world."
Gao Yuliang was not greedy for money, but he was obsessed with power.
"Teacher, you've been like a father to me throughout my four years of undergraduate and three years of graduate school. No matter what happens in the future, I will always be grateful to you."
Qi Tongwei's words were a genuine expression of his feelings.
"Tongwei, you are the best student I have ever taught. You have the potential to go very far in your career."
Gao Yuliang's words revealed regret. If Qi Tongwei had continued to fight the Liang family, it would have been like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, a futile and ultimately devastating defeat.
Qi Tongwei understood Gao Yuliang's words: "Teacher, a career in government is not my only path. If this path doesn't work out, I will give it up decisively."
Gao Yuliang genuinely wanted to ease the tension between Qi Tongwei and the Liang family.
"Tongwei, to be honest, you and Chen Yang are not on the same side."
"Teacher, I understand. I've thought a lot these past two months at Yantai Mountain, but I will not compromise on my feelings."
Gao Yuliang was surprised that Qi Tongwei hadn't hidden anything at all.
"Tongwei, you will always be my student. You can come to me anytime."
Thank you, teacher.
Chen Hai and others were waiting outside Gao Yuliang's office.
Chen Hai, though seemingly simple-minded, doesn't have any bad intentions, unlike Hou Liangping, who is cunning and shrewd.
Chen Hai and Hou Liangping are both currently in their third year of university.
"Senior, you have to treat us today."
"No problem, where's the monkey? Why isn't he here?"
He said he was going to pick someone up and told us to go over and order first.
"Damn it, this bastard is ordering me around now!"
"Senior, don't be angry, that's just how he is."
The two found a small restaurant outside the school. Qi Tongwei, being wealthy, ordered a large table of food.
"Senior, there are too many."
Qi Tongwei smiled. "Is it a lot? I have a million in my pocket right now."
Chen Hai, looking nervous, whispered, "Senior, don't flaunt your wealth. I saw a news report about a murder and robbery last month."
Qi Tongwei didn't care. "Let them come and rob me. I'll just help the police catch a few more scumbags."
Chen Hai was still worried, "Senior, one fist can't fight four hands. Those kidnappers and robbers are extremely cruel and don't care about human life at all."
"Alright, alright, stop whining like a grown man. Damn it, if the monkey doesn't come soon, we're not waiting anymore."
"Senior, I heard you talking badly about me again."
Hou Liangping walked over with a cheeky grin, accompanied by Zhong Xiaoai. The two had officially confirmed their relationship, but Hou Liangping still needed to undergo a long period of observation.
Hou Liangping was indeed a handsome young man in his youth, and his good looks were a major reason why he won Zhong Xiaoai's heart.
Liang Ping, who struck the bell, was the biggest winner in "In the Name of the People".
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