Chapter 848: Time of Transformation
At this moment, the scene suddenly changed and he came to a poor village. The people there lived in poverty and the children were attending classes in shabby classrooms, their eyes full of desire for knowledge. He watched all this with a sense of responsibility in his heart.
"I must let them live a good life." Qi Tongwei swore silently in his heart.
He began to run around, strive for resources, and promote the development of poverty alleviation projects. In the process, he encountered countless obstacles, such as lack of funds, obstruction of local forces, and various rumors... But he never gave up.
The scene switches again, and he returns home. Liang Lu and the children surround him, giving him warm hugs and words of encouragement.
"Dad, you are our pride!" said the eldest son with admiration.
"Tongwei, no matter what difficulties you encounter, we will support you." Liang Lu's eyes were full of determination.
Qi Tongwei woke up from his dream with a smile on his face. He turned to look at Liang Lu who was sleeping soundly, and his heart was full of strength. He knew that everything in the dream was a reflection of his inner thoughts. Those difficulties and challenges were all things he had experienced or might face, but with the support of his family, he was fearless.
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window. The children got up early and played in the living room. Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu also started a new day.
At breakfast, the family sat around the dining table, laughing and talking. Qi Tongwei was filled with happiness as he watched the children eat their breakfast.
"Dad, when are we going to go hiking again?" the youngest son asked expectantly.
"Dad will take you there if you behave well." Qi Tongwei replied with a smile.
After breakfast, Qi Tongwei prepared to go to work. He said goodbye to his family at the door. Liang Lu told him to take care of himself, and the children waved their hands and said "Goodbye, Dad".
On the way to work, Qi Tongwei recalled last night's dream and this ordinary and beautiful life. He understood that life is like a long journey, with sunny days and windy and rainy days.
Arriving at the company, a busy day arrived as expected. The piles of documents and the endless meetings made Qi Tongwei temporarily forget the warmth and leisure of the morning. Just as he was fully engaged in work, his cell phone suddenly vibrated. It was a text message from a mysterious number: "If you want to keep your current life and reputation, don't be too stubborn. Just turn a blind eye to some things." Qi Tongwei frowned, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart. He knew that the water in the officialdom was much deeper than he imagined, and under the seemingly calm surface, there were actually undercurrents.
In the afternoon, an important project seminar was underway. The urban development planning project that Qi Tongwei was in charge of involved huge amounts of money and many stakeholders. At the meeting, representatives from all parties argued endlessly. Among them, a wealthy businessman named Zhao Derong proposed a plan that seemed perfect, but it faintly revealed signs of abuse of power for personal gain. He advocated the development of high-end commercial real estate in prime locations in the city, under the pretext of improving the city's image, but behind it was an attempt to collude with certain officials to divide up the benefits.
Qi Tongwei was keenly aware of the problem and raised a question on the spot: "Mr. Zhao, your plan seems feasible, but we should consider the impact of the project on ordinary citizens. This area is home to many low-income families. Once it is developed, where will they go?" Zhao Derong's face changed slightly, and he responded with a forced smile: "Director Qi, this is all for the long-term development of the city. As for those residents, we will give reasonable compensation." Qi Tongwei looked at him coldly: "Reasonable compensation? I'm afraid it's far from enough. When we make decisions, we can't just look at the immediate interests, but also seek the welfare of the people."
After the meeting, Zhao Derong found Qi Tongwei alone and said with a fake smile: "Director Qi, you are a smart man. Why bother about some things? As long as you support this project, you will naturally get the benefits." Qi Tongwei glared at him: "Put away your tricks. I will not harm the interests of the people for my own personal gain." Zhao Derong snorted coldly: "Qi Tongwei, don't refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit. The officialdom is not as simple as you think." After that, he turned away.
Qi Tongwei knew that he had offended a powerful force, but he did not back down. He firmly believed that his persistence was right. However, troubles came one after another. The next day, a large number of negative news about Qi Tongwei suddenly appeared on the Internet, spreading rumors that he had problems with his lifestyle and accepted huge bribes. The pressure of public opinion came like a tidal wave, and the eyes of his colleagues in the unit became strange. The pointing and criticizing behind his back made Qi Tongwei feel extremely depressed.
When he got home at night, Qi Tongwei forced himself to smile, not wanting to worry his family. But Liang Lu still noticed something was wrong with him, and after her repeated questioning, Qi Tongwei finally told her the whole story. Liang Lu held his hand tightly: "Tongwei, I believe in you. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together." Qi Tongwei looked at Liang Lu's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that his family was his strongest support.
At the same time, Qi Tongwei began to secretly investigate the mastermind behind the rumor. He collected evidence through various channels and found that all this was related to Zhao Derong. In order to bring down Zhao Derong, Qi Tongwei joined forces with several colleagues who also adhered to justice to conduct an in-depth investigation of Zhao Derong's illegal and criminal evidence. In the process, they encountered many obstacles, and some even threatened and intimidated them, but Qi Tongwei did not back down.
After a lot of hard work, they finally got the ironclad evidence that Zhao Derong had taken bribes and violated regulations in operating projects. Qi Tongwei submitted the evidence to the disciplinary inspection department, and soon Zhao Derong was investigated and punished according to law, and those rumors were refuted.
As the storm subsided, Qi Tongwei's life seemed to have returned to peace. But he knew that the struggle in the officialdom would never end, and there would be more challenges waiting for him in the future. On a weekend afternoon, Qi Tongwei brought his family to the suburbs again. The children were playing on the grass, and Liang Lu sat by and watched them with a smile. Qi Tongwei lay on the grass, looking at the blue sky and white clouds, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart.
He recalled his own growth process, from a child in a poor rural area, to being admitted to university through his own efforts, and entering the officialdom, which was full of hardships along the way. He once lost himself for power and status, but after experiencing all kinds of setbacks and hardships, he finally understood the true meaning of life. Power is not a tool for personal gain, but a means to seek welfare for the people.
At this time, the youngest son ran over, took Qi Tongwei's hand and said, "Dad, does that cloud look like a big dinosaur?"