Chapter 448: Reactions from All Sides

The Ministry of Public Security initially thought Zhang Ping'an was just recommending someone at random, and they intended to place them casually, but they didn't expect it to be a high-end talent.

"Hmm, very good. Do you have a place to stay in Sijiucheng? Do you need us to provide one?"

"Reporting to the leader, I have a place to stay."

"Good. You have three days to prepare. After you collect your uniform, go back and get settled properly."

"Yes."

After collecting his uniform, Tea Mug, and other items from logistics, Qi Tongwei immediately changed into them to share the good news with Chen Yang, waiting for her at the entrance of the Procuratorate after she got off work.

"Yangyang."

"Brother Tongwei, this uniform you're wearing is..."

"Hahaha, that's right. I've confirmed my unit. I'll be working at a subordinate unit of the Ministry of Public Security, as a Section Chief, you know."

"That's wonderful."

Chen Yang was overjoyed. She had been waiting for two years, finally waiting for Qi Tongwei to arrive, and he started as a Section Chief right away. A Section Chief at twenty-five—this saved him several years of taking the long way around.

She had been working for two years herself and was still just a small Section Member, a total nobody here.

"Let's go, let's buy some things and head to Godfather's house."

"Mm, okay."

The two of them picked out two types of fruit at the supermarket and headed straight for Zhang Ping'an's home. At this moment, Zhang Ping'an's family was also talking about Qi Tongwei's assignment.

"Dad, what kind of work will Tongwei be assigned to this time?"

"It should be work related to the law. Besides attending classes, Tongwei has spent almost all his free time in the Handa University Library over these years. One must let him put what he has learned to use, right?"

"I have spoken to the relevant leaders about Tongwei's situation, and with his file, he should be perfectly capable of handling this job."

"That's true."

"Dad, Tongwei and Chen Yang are here."

"Oh?"

"Godfather." X2

"Mm, looking at your face full of joy, has the job been confirmed?"

"Yes, and I must thank you, Godfather. This job is exactly related to what I have studied, and I am confident I can do it well."

"Hahaha, good." Zhang Ping'an knew Qi Tongwei wouldn't let him down.

"Godfather, thank you so much." Chen Yang suddenly bowed deeply.

"Silly child, you were so brave, and you married Tongwei, so naturally you are family. How could your Godfather and I not help?"

Zhong Mingzhu understood Chen Yang's feelings best; she had been in the same position back then, and having already walked through the rain herself, she wanted to hold an umbrella for others.

"Mm, thank you, Zhong."

"Good child."

"Alright, this news is worth celebrating. Let's have a lively time at home at noon. Tongwei, don't forget to tell your father and Teacher Gao this good news."

"Ah, yes, yes, yes."

Qi Tongwei was counting on using Gao Yuliang to leak his information to Chen Yanshi; when he went to visit later, Chen Yanshi should accept him.

Although Chen Yanshi had made things awkward for him the first time, Chen Yang had stood up to her family for him for several years. What did it matter if he went to visit again for her sake? At worst, they would just have less contact in the future.

"Dad, I've settled down in Sijiucheng and have a job now. You, Mom, and Little Sister should come visit when you have time."

"Good, good, good. Was it arranged by Brother Zhang?"

"Yes, it was Godfather."

"Good, good. Your mother and I will ask for a few days off and come over."

"Mm, okay."

After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei called Gao Yuliang.

"Tongwei, is the job confirmed?"

"Yes, Teacher Gao. I'm working at a subordinate unit of the Ministry of Public Security as a Department Director, responsible for the organization and issuance of relevant legal documents. It's a Section Chief rank, hehe."

"Hahaha, good, good, good. Tongwei, I also have some good news to tell you. Your teacher has become an official too—I'm the Organization Department Minister of our Handa University."

"Congratulations, Teacher Gao."

"Hahaha, congratulations to us both. There's more good news: Chen Lao isn't as resistant to you anymore. He even asked me about your situation the other day."

"Thank you, Teacher Gao."

Qi Tongwei knew that over these years, Gao Yuliang had spoken well of him to Chen Yanshi many times. Although this was now brought about by his improved status, it was also inseparable from Gao Yuliang's subtle influence over the years.

"Tongwei, there's no need for such talk between teacher and student. This is mainly because you worked hard yourself. Alright, I will leak this news to Chen Lao. I'll just wait for the wedding wine from you and Chen Yang, hahaha."

"Teacher Gao..."

"Ahem, Chen Yang is there too, I see. Well, I have some things to attend to, I'll hang up first."

"Hahaha, your Teacher Gao is quite interesting."

Current mobile phones were similar to senior phones, with loud volume, and with Zhang Ping'an's keen senses, he naturally heard Gao Yuliang's words.

"Hehe, Godfather, Teacher Gao is rarely like this."

"There's nothing wrong with that. At least you get along like family."

Qi Tongwei thought about it and agreed. His relationship with Gao Yuliang over these years was indeed not like a typical teacher-student relationship; it was more like that of brothers. In some mysterious way, he felt a sense of identification with Gao Yuliang, and Gao Yuliang felt the same toward him.

After eating at Zhang Ping'an's house at noon, Qi Tongwei and Chen Yang were lovey-dovey again; now they could finally be together openly.

"Brother Tongwei, let's have a child after the New Year."

"Okay."

Qi Tongwei was also confident that he could win over that stubborn old antique Chen Yanshi after the New Year, and they would both be twenty-six by then.

Over in Handong, Hou Liangping learned that Qi Tongwei had been transferred to Sijiucheng and was immediately unsettled.

If one began by sympathizing with Qi Tongwei, then now there was some resentment and jealousy.

Why was it that Qi Tongwei not only escaped the clutches of Liang Lu but also obtained a perfect job, while he himself had to scrape a living under Liang Lu's tyranny?

Now that he had already registered his marriage with Liang Lu, it was too late to say anything; it was unlikely he would ever be able to break free from the Liang Family in this lifetime.

Unless he resigned from his official post—unless his whole family resigned—but he was unwilling; what was the point of ten years of hard study? Wasn't it just to get ahead in life?

Hou Liangping did not yet know that Liang Lu could not conceive, and it was unknown if an outburst would occur once he found out later.

Upon hearing the news of Qi Tongwei's transfer, Chen Hai was overjoyed; after all, Qi Tongwei had helped him quite a bit over these past few years.

Moreover, since he would very likely be his brother-in-law in the future, he felt that such a job placement was only fair for Qi Tongwei.

Chen Yanshi also received the news of Qi Tongwei's appointment from Gao Yuliang and wore a complex expression; he could never have imagined that a once unremarkable farm boy would transform into such a hot commodity.

Zhao Lichun, who was already the Municipal Party Secretary of Jingzhou, was also astonished, but he felt it was normal once he discovered that Qi Tongwei was the godson of Zhang Ping'an.

Over the years, he had dealt with Zhang Ping'an quite often and knew deeply that his background was profound; even he was unwilling to fall out with Zhang Ping'an.

Liang Qunfeng also fell silent; he had used many of his connections these past few days just to investigate the background of the Oriental Group.

The more Liang Qunfeng investigated, the more alarmed he became; the assets under the Oriental Group were simply beyond his imagination, and he truly dared not think what kind of power the person behind it possessed.

Liang Qunfeng felt it was necessary to build a good relationship with Qi Tongwei, and he also had to manage his daughter; he could no longer let her act recklessly according to her own whims.

Thinking of this, Liang Qunfeng picked up the phone and called his son, Liang Jianguo, who worked at the Procuratorate in Sijiucheng and was now a Division-level Cadre at thirty-seven years old.

"Jianguo..." Liang Qunfeng recounted the events that had occurred during this period.

"Little sister is being too ridiculous, and you let her make such a scene; however, I am not in the same system as Qi Tongwei, so I estimate it will be hard to run into him."

"If I do meet him, I will build a good relationship; the Chen Yang you mentioned is indeed in my system, but we are not in the same unit."