Chapter 394: The People Are Not in the Right Position

A profound tragedy is unfolding on this land of Handong. The quarrel between Li Dakang and Gao Yuliang and the plight of Qi Tongwei reflect the deep-seated problems in Handong's political ecology. If these problems are not resolved, Handong's future will be full of uncertainty.

Qi Tongwei was in this chaotic situation, feeling lost and confused. He knew that every decision he made could affect the fate of countless people, but under this heavy pressure, he often felt powerless.

In order to better understand the current situation in Handong, Qi Tongwei decided to walk the streets and alleys to personally check out the results of Zhao Lichun's reforms. With mixed feelings, he shuttled through the streets and alleys of Handong and observed the living conditions of the people.

When he arrived at the areas facing demolition, the scene before him shocked him. Many people gathered together, their faces full of anxiety and helplessness. They did not want to be demolished because it meant they would lose their homes and the familiar atmosphere of life.

Qi Tongwei approached the crowd, and when the people saw him, they felt as if they had found a life-saving straw. They gathered around him, hugged Qi Tongwei, and told him their difficulties with tears in their eyes.

"Director Qi, we don't want to be demolished! This is where we have lived all our lives, how can it be demolished just like that?" said a white-haired old man with tears streaming down his face.

"Director Qi, we know you are a good person, you must make the decision for us!" said a middle-aged woman, choking with sobs.

Qi Tongwei looked at these grief-stricken people, his heart filled with guilt and helplessness. He understood their pain, but he was powerless to do anything.

"Fellow villagers, I know your difficulties, but this is a decision from above and I have no choice," Qi Tongwei said in a low voice.

After hearing what Qi Tongwei said, the people cried even harder. They didn't understand why their homes were taken away so easily and why no one could make the decision for them.

Qi Tongwei was in a very heavy mood. He knew that this demolition was part of Zhao Lichun's reform, and as the director of the Public Security Department, he had to carry out the orders of his superiors. However, facing the suffering of these innocent people, his heart was full of struggle.

He tried to comfort the people, telling them that the government would give them some compensation and arrange new homes for them. However, these words seemed so pale and powerless in the face of the people's suffering.

Qi Tongwei looked at the people helplessly, his heart full of self-blame. He felt that he had failed the trust of the people and was unable to fight for their due rights.

During this process, Qi Tongwei also began to reflect on Zhao Lichun's reform. He realized that although this reform had good intentions, many problems arose during its implementation. The overly radical demolition policy had thrown people's lives into chaos and caused social instability.

Qi Tongwei wanted to report the people's demands to his superiors, but he was worried that this would offend Zhao Lichun and other leaders and affect his career. He was in deep conflict and didn't know how to make a decision.

Meanwhile, the quarrel between Li Dakang and Gao Yuliang continued. Their disagreement was not only about their views on Qi Tongwei, but also about their attitudes towards Zhao Lichun's reforms. Li Dakang firmly opposed some of Zhao Lichun's radical practices, believing that this would bring great disaster to Handong. Gao Yuliang, on the other hand, believed that Zhao Lichun's reforms were necessary, and although there might be some problems, as long as they were adjusted in time, Handong's development could be achieved.

In this fierce debate, the political situation in Handong became more complicated. Various interest groups intervened and tried to seek their own interests in this reform. The people became the victims of this political game. Their lives were completely disrupted, but they had nowhere to appeal.

Qi Tongwei felt extremely lonely and helpless in this chaotic situation. He didn't know where to go, how to balance the interests of all parties, and how to fight for the rights and interests that the people deserved.

As time went by, the demolition work was carried out with difficulty amid the protests of the people. Qi Tongwei looked at the demolished houses and the desperate eyes of the people, and his heart was filled with pain.

He began to secretly investigate the problems in the demolition work, trying to find a solution. He found that some developers, in pursuit of maximum profits, took unfair measures in the demolition process, seriously infringing on the rights and interests of the people.

Qi Tongwei decided to report these problems to his superiors, hoping to attract their attention and change the current situation. However, his actions were hindered by many obstacles. Some people were worried that his actions would affect their own interests, so they suppressed and threatened him.

Qi Tongwei was not intimidated by these difficulties, and he still insisted on his beliefs. He knew that as the director of the Public Security Department, he had the responsibility to uphold justice for the people and maintain social stability.

Qi Tongwei's actions were hampered by many obstacles, which made him realize that the tragedy caused by the demolition issue seemed to be heading towards an irreversible direction. He looked at those who suppressed and threatened him, and a strong sense of helplessness and indignation surged in his heart.

Those people, for their own selfish interests, did not hesitate to sacrifice the interests of the people and hinder the implementation of justice. Their existence made Qi Tongwei feel extremely sad. He knew that what he was facing was not just a simple conflict of interests, but also a severe test of human nature and conscience.

However, Qi Tongwei was not intimidated by these difficulties. He still firmly adhered to his beliefs, because he knew that as the director of the Public Security Department, he shouldered the important responsibility of upholding justice for the people and maintaining social stability. He could not retreat, let alone give up, no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was.

During this process, Qi Tongwei began to think more deeply about the root cause of this tragedy. He understood that the demolition problem was only a superficial phenomenon, and behind it lay the deep-seated problems of Handong's political ecology. The breeding of corruption, the abuse of power, and the collusion of interest groups, these factors worked together to lead to the suffering of the people and social instability.

Qi Tongwei decided to walk the streets and alleys, deeply understand the sufferings of the people, and fight for their due welfare. He knew that this was not only to solve the demolition problem, but also to change the current situation in Handong and create a more fair and just social environment for the people.

When he walked into the neighborhoods facing demolition again, the eyes of the people were full of expectation and hope. They regarded Qi Tongwei as their last straw and told him about their plight.

"Director Qi, we really have no choice. The money given for the demolition is too little, not enough for us to resettle our lives. What should we do?" An old man said with tears in his eyes, holding Qi Tongwei's hand.

Qi Tongwei felt a pang of grief in his heart. He held the old man's hand tightly and comforted him, "Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely fight for reasonable compensation for everyone."

He began to visit every household and listened carefully to the people's demands. He found that in addition to the compensation issue, the people were facing many difficulties. Some families lost their livelihoods due to demolition, some elderly people were worried about not being able to find a suitable place to live, and some people were full of fear and anxiety about the future.

Qi Tongwei felt a great sense of responsibility and knew he had to take action as soon as possible to solve these problems for the people. He began to sort out the people's demands and prepared to report the situation to his superiors again. However, he also knew that this action might face greater resistance.