Rebirth of Minister Qi

Chapter 668 Human Relationships 2

Ma Guocheng's voice came from the other end of the phone with the lingering sound of laughter.

"Mayor Qi, please don't be polite. I know you are in Beijing, at the Development and Reform Commission."

Qi Tongwei took the phone away, checked the incoming call on the screen, and was a little surprised.

"Oh, Secretary Ma is really powerful. He even monitored state officials. What crime should he be punished for?"

Qi Tongwei thought for a while and thought that someone must have seen him and told Ma Guocheng. Otherwise, how could all the cadres in Handong know about it when he got off the plane less than an hour ago? He remembered that there seemed to be familiar faces on the road. They should be cadres from Handong Province. Judging from the area where he was sitting, he was here to wait for service.

It seems that Ma Guocheng's call was to ask him to help with some work. Those cadres who were sitting on the bench waiting were all here to approve policies.

China is a society based on personal relationships, and Qi Tongwei cannot bluntly reject the requests of some friends, but he has always had a personal image of being honest, not accepting money, not accepting invitations, not eating and drinking, and only doing things within the rules. These friends are also aware of this, and if someone is rude, there is no need to continue being friends with him. As Qi Tongwei's position gets higher and higher, he will have fewer and fewer friends in the future.

"That's too much, Mayor Qi, it's all for the development of Lincheng. Think about it, Lincheng is your hometown.

This time our Mayor Ma is here in person to promote a policy and subsidy. If it is convenient, could you please help put in a few good words for Director Jin?"

Qi Tongwei thought for a few seconds. He was not a person who liked to be a broker, but in a society where human relationships are important, this kind of thing was inevitable.

"Well, let me stay in Director Jin's office and ask him about it. After all, I still don't know anything.

If it is convenient, then please help us. If it is not convenient, you should also be prepared for the possibility that it may not be done.

As you know, when many policies of the National Development and Reform Commission are formulated, they have basically determined where they will be implemented, and are mainly based on carrot policies.

For people like you, if you learn the news after the fact, there is a high probability that you will not be able to do it.

I can't promise, wait, I'll call you back as soon as I have news."

With Qi Tongwei's words, Ma Guocheng was very happy. By asking Qi Tongwei for help, he had a reason to come and thank him. This was also a good opportunity to get closer to him.

"Okay, we all know this, but everything depends on human effort. When you are an official, you should benefit the people.

You have been a district chief and you know our difficulties. It would be great if you were willing to help.

Mayor Qi, don't underestimate your own influence."

Qi Tongwei was very clear that his influence in this life was definitely several times stronger than when he was the director of the Public Security Department of Handong Province in his previous life.

First of all, in this life, he has made rapid progress and has a rich resume. He is highly regarded by many bigwigs and is regarded as one of the capable cadres. He is also very honest and has no problems. He is not afraid of being recommended for promotion, which will harm the people who recommended him.

In addition, Qi Tongwei rarely does these things in this life and has always acted within the rules. Many people are willing to give him face and are even willing to take the initiative to make friends with Qi Tongwei.

"You're welcome. That's it. I'll get back to you as soon as I have news."

"Don't worry, Mayor Qi. Why don't you stay in Beijing for a few days? I have set up a table at a newly opened private club in Nanluoguxiang. How about treating you to a meal?"

As soon as Qi Tongwei heard the name Nanluoguxiang, he knew that it was his house. He had rented it to a very capable person a few months ago. The person spent tens of millions of dollars on decorating it and turned it into a private club. It is now quite famous in the Beijing circle and is at the top of the check-in list. Only one table is booked a night, and all kinds of entertainment are available. However, no illegal services are provided. This is also written in the rental contract, so Qi Tongwei decisively refused.

“I won’t go to any private clubs. I maintain my good figure with my wife’s healthy diet.

After visiting these clubs, you need to eat a light diet for at least a week to lower your cholesterol.

Besides, the fees are so high that it’s not suitable for me.

If you want to treat me to a meal, you can come to Jiangzhou next time, bring some ingredients to my house and show off your cooking skills instead of going out and embarrassing yourself."

Ma Guocheng also expected this.

"Okay, then I'll trouble Mayor Qi."

Qi Tongwei hung up the phone, and Jin Xinkai happened to look over here.

"What? You're a broker now, and you own a private club..."

Qi Tongwei was also helpless.

"Sometimes there is nothing we can do. The local official of our Lincheng City said that there is a policy in your local department and we will help you if we can get it.

I have to do my part for my hometown.”

As he spoke, Jin Xinkai threw a document directly over to Qi Tongwei, but Qi Tongwei did not take it and threw it back.

“I won’t read the documents. I won’t read the secrets that I shouldn’t know.

If you can help, then help. If you can’t, then forget it. Don’t force it.

I won't ask about the specifics. If there is any power-for-money or power-for-sex transaction involved, I can get away with it if you get investigated."

As soon as he said this, Jin Xinkai showed a bitter smile.

“I really shouldn’t have agreed to come to the NDRC. The power here is too great and too scary.

Do you know how I got the position of deputy director?"

Qi Tongwei looked up in surprise. Is there any hidden secret here?

“In this department, power and money are too intertwined.

They thought I was in the way, so they refused to collect money with them or go to private clubs to eat dumplings.

So they made some arrangements to get rid of me as soon as possible, and this deputy director position was a gift to send me off."

I didn't expect there were such secrets in it, but it's normal to think about it. This department is really too popular. So many officials from all over the country come to do business. A director who is not sociable will either be dragged down by them or driven away by them.

Anyway, I can't hinder them from making money. Even if Jin Xinkai has a strong background, he can only protect himself from harm.

"If you ask me, it's better to leave early. It's time to go down. This quagmire is very difficult."

The time is not right and this department will never be liquidated. Instead of fighting with them meaninglessly here, it is better to go down to the local areas and seize the opportunity to engage in economic development.

"You're right, at this moment, I'm really not suitable to fight with them.

You can help them with Lin Cheng's matter. I'll take care of it after it's done. It's time for me to go back to the local area."

"Look for yourself. Anyway, we don't pursue a luxurious life. There is no need to gamble our careers on a place like this.

Let’s not talk about this anymore. When will you go home to see Grandpa?”

When talking about his grandfather, Jin Xinkai also looked sad.

"Tomorrow, his wakefulness time has been getting shorter and shorter recently.

Something happened at home, you should go home first, I will take a day off tomorrow and take you there."

After getting this answer, Qi Tongwei did not stay any longer and got up and left.