Chapter 578 Stranger
His eyes widened, his face full of disbelief and deep despair. The teacher who was once high-spirited and respected on the podium, the wise man who was able to turn the tide and plan strategies in the officialdom, was now completely crushed by the vicious words of his own students, and the flame of life seemed to be fading at this moment.
Qi Tongwei stood aside, and was stunned by this sudden change at first. But soon, a complex and twisted emotion spread in his heart. On the one hand, he was shocked and angry at Hou Liangping's ruthlessness and righteousness. This behavior that blatantly violated human ethics and teacher-student friendship was simply unforgivable in his opinion; on the other hand, he secretly rejoiced that perhaps this unexpected incident would be the key to reversing the situation. Hou Liangping's radical words and deeds undoubtedly put himself at the forefront of public opinion and put him in an extremely passive situation. He originally showed himself as an honest and upright person who adhered to justice in the officialdom, but now because of this bad word, his image collapsed instantly and became the target of public criticism. This is undoubtedly a godsend for Qi Tongwei. He seemed to see the dawn of his victory in this life-and-death contest.
"Hou Liangping, you've gone too far! Is this what you call justice? Is this how you treat your mentor?" Qi Tongwei roared angrily, his voice echoing in the ward, with endless condemnation and questioning. He turned to look at Gao Yuliang, who was dying on the bed, with a trace of guilt and sadness in his eyes, "Teacher, don't worry, I will never let him succeed. I will make him pay a heavy price for what he did."
Qi Tongwei knows that the situation is still extremely serious. Although Hou Liangping is in trouble because of this sudden incident, the power behind him and the connections and reputation he has accumulated in the officialdom for many years will not be easily destroyed. Gao Yuliang's condition is getting worse and worse, and he may die at any time. Once he loses the support and guidance of his mentor, he will be more isolated and helpless in this dark officialdom.
When Qi Tongwei returned home, he saw Liang Lu's tired and worried face, the fear and anxiety in the children's eyes, and the pain and regret in his heart surged again. He realized that no matter what the outcome of this power struggle was, the family had suffered irreparable trauma. Qi Dawei hid in the room and refused to communicate with anyone. His young heart was deeply hurt by the ridicule of his schoolmates and the changes in his family; Qi Xiaowei snuggled up to Liang Lu, like a frightened bird, trembling at the slightest movement.
"Tongwei, what should we do? When will this day end?" Liang Lu's voice was filled with tears, helplessness and despair. Qi Tongwei was speechless. He hugged his wife and children tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to use his arms to block all the wind, rain and suffering in the world for them. However, he knew in his heart that his power was so small, and he could not control everything in the face of the huge torrent of fate.
In the following days, Qi Tongwei took care of Gao Yuliang and tried to save his mentor's life from death. At the same time, he actively prepared a strategy to deal with Hou Liangping. He ran around and contacted all the forces he could contact, trying to find a ray of hope in this life-and-death game in the officialdom. But every effort was like groping in the dark, and the future was still full of unknowns and confusion.
Gao Yuliang's condition was getting better and worse, and the hospital ward became another battlefield for Qi Tongwei. He looked at Gao Yuliang, who was getting thinner and thinner on the bed, and his anxiety and uneasiness grew day by day. On the other hand, although Hou Liangping was condemned by some public opinion for his malicious words, he still did not stop investigating Gao Yuliang, but became more determined to make the truth known to the world.
In this fierce contest, Qi Tongwei gradually felt that his body and mind had reached their limits. He began to reflect on his life choices. In order to pursue power and status, he had given up his principles and bottom line at all costs and got involved in one conspiracy and struggle after another. Now, he stands on the edge of the cliff of life, looking back, and finds that he has lost much more than he has gained. Family happiness, inner peace, true friendship and teacher-student friendship have all been ruthlessly trampled and abandoned on his road to pursuing power.
However, fate did not seem to let him go. Just as he fell into deep self-doubt and despair, a more shocking secret gradually surfaced. It turned out that there was a huge interest group behind Gao Yuliang, and he himself had unknowingly become a pawn of this group. This discovery made Qi Tongwei extremely shocked and angry. He had always thought that he was fighting for his mentor and for his own ideals, but he did not expect that he was just a tool used by others.
Faced with this sudden truth, Qi Tongwei was in a dilemma. He could choose to reveal the secret and completely break with this interest group, perhaps this would win him a ray of hope and to some extent cleanse his sins; but doing so would undoubtedly face huge risks, as he might be retaliated by the group, which would threaten not only his life but also his family. The other choice was to remain silent, continue to sink in this dark vortex, and become accomplices with this interest group until he was completely swallowed up.
Qi Tongwei spent countless days and nights in pain and struggle, his heart constantly wavering and choosing between justice and evil, survival and destruction. Every night, he woke up from a dream, in which he saw the desperate eyes of his family, the disappointed face of his mentor, and the cold eyes of Hou Liangping. He knew that no matter what choice he made, it would change the fate of himself and his family, and he had no way back.
Finally, after a long period of thinking and struggling, Qi Tongwei decided to bravely stand up and expose the secret. He knew that this was a road full of thorns and dangers, but he was tired of living in the dark and wanted to regain a bit of dignity and justice for his life. He began to collect evidence secretly, carefully avoiding the surveillance and pursuit of interest groups. In the process, he got the help of some like-minded people, and they formed a small alliance together, trying to tear open a hole in this dark officialdom and let the truth come to light.
As evidence gradually accumulated, Qi Tongwei felt that he was getting closer and closer to victory, but he also knew clearly that danger was approaching step by step. Interest groups noticed his actions and began to suppress and threaten him in various forms. His family was often harassed by unidentified people, and he himself encountered an assassination attempt while he was out. But none of these made Qi Tongwei back down, instead he became more determined in his beliefs.
In this thrilling battle, Qi Tongwei's fate is like a candle in the wind, which may be extinguished at any time. But he relies on his tenacious will and unyielding spirit to move forward in the darkness. He doesn't know whether he can succeed in the end, or whether he can survive this battle, but he knows that he must fight for justice, for his family, and for everything he has lost.
Qi Tongwei was preparing for the final showdown with the interest groups, spending every day in high alert and busyness. It was a seemingly ordinary morning. As usual, after dealing with some urgent matters, he dragged his tired body to the breakfast stall on the street, trying to take a breath in the short breakfast time and accumulate strength for the upcoming challenge.
The streets were bustling with people rushing to the next stop in their lives. Qi Tongwei stood in front of the breakfast stall, his eyes revealing a trace of fatigue and solemnity, his thoughts still spinning around those complicated evidence and coping strategies. Just then, a sharp roar of the engine broke the tranquility of the early morning. Qi Tongwei subconsciously turned his head and saw a car rushing towards him like a wild horse. The car was very fast, and the body of the car flashed a cold metallic luster in the morning light, like a sickle wielded by the god of death.
The crowd around him cried out in surprise and fled in all directions. Qi Tongwei's pupils shrank instantly, and his body instinctively wanted to dodge, but everything happened too fast. The car rushed towards him like a flash of lightning, and with a loud crash, he was violently knocked out. At that moment, the world seemed to fall into chaos and darkness. He only felt his body draw an arc in the air, and then fell heavily to the ground.
The pain instantly flooded his body like a tide, and his consciousness began to blur. He tried hard to open his eyes, but he only saw a blur of light and people's panicked figures. He tried to move his body, but found that his limbs seemed to be out of his control, and every slight attempt brought piercing pain. He could feel the blood pouring out of the wound, and the warm liquid gradually soaked his clothes and spread under him.
Soon, the sirens of the ambulance came closer and closer. The medical staff quickly lifted him onto a stretcher and sent him to the nearest hospital. In the ambulance, countless thoughts flashed through Qi Tongwei's mind. He thought of Liang Lu and the children at home, Gao Yuliang on the hospital bed, and his unfinished mission. He was unwilling to fall down like this, as he still had too many things to do and too many responsibilities to bear.
In the emergency room of the hospital, doctors and nurses were busy shuttling back and forth, and various instruments made cold sounds. Qi Tongwei was pushed into the operating room, and the light on the operating table hurt his eyes. He heard the doctors whispering about his injuries, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard. He had multiple fractures in his body, and his internal organs were severely damaged. His life was in danger.
Outside the operating room, Liang Lu rushed in after receiving the news. Her face was as pale as paper, and her eyes were full of fear and despair. She paced anxiously outside the operating room, tears welling up in her eyes. Qi Dawei and Qi Xiaowei followed behind her. The two children were frightened by the scene in front of them and didn't know what to do. Their eyes were full of fear.
After a long and difficult operation, Qi Tongwei was finally pushed out of the operating room. He was lying on the bed, his whole body wrapped in bandages, with various tubes connected to his body, maintaining his weak vital signs. His face was pale and almost transparent, his lips were bloodless, and only the faint rise and fall of his chest proved that he was still alive.
Liang Lu stayed by his bed, holding his hand tightly, as if Qi Tongwei would leave her forever if she let go. She whispered encouraging words in his ear, although she didn't know if Qi Tongwei could hear. Qi Dawei and Qi Xiaowei stood aside, watching their father silently, their hearts filled with worry and fear, but at this moment, they deeply felt the importance of family.
At the same time, Gao Yuliang's condition fluctuated after he learned that Qi Tongwei had been in a car accident. He was lying on the hospital bed, anxious and wanted to visit Qi Tongwei, but he couldn't move because of his physical condition. He knew that Qi Tongwei was his last hope in this struggle with the interest group. Now that Qi Tongwei has fallen, their situation has become more difficult.
In the ward, Qi Tongwei sometimes fell into a coma and sometimes woke up in severe pain. His consciousness hovered between darkness and light. Every time he woke up, he would think hard about his situation and his next plan. He knew that he could not be defeated by fate like this, and he had to recover as soon as possible and get back into the fight.
However, the interest groups did not stop persecuting Qi Tongwei because of his injury. They used various means to interfere with the hospital's treatment, trying to make Qi Tongwei die quietly in his bed. They bribed some hospital staff to use inferior drugs and medical equipment on Qi Tongwei, and even sent people to sneak into the ward at night to try to pull out his oxygen tube.
But Qi Tongwei also had some loyal friends and supporters around him, who had sensed the conspiracy of the interest groups and secretly protected Qi Tongwei. They worked with the righteous people in the hospital to strengthen the security measures for Qi Tongwei and ensure his life safety.
In this dual struggle against fate and interest groups, Qi Tongwei's body and spirit were put to great test. His body gradually recovered in pain, and every rehabilitation training was like a difficult battle, but he always gritted his teeth and persisted. His spirit also became stronger in the constant tempering. He read a lot of information on the hospital bed, discussed countermeasures with allies who came to visit him, and made full preparations to stand up again.