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Zhang Xiaolan took the tissue, wiped her tears, and said gratefully, "Thank you, Leader Qi."
Since then, Qi Tongwei noticed that Zhang Xiaolan seemed to have really adjusted her state, her work attitude was serious, and her relationship with colleagues had returned to the previous harmony. Qi Tongwei secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that this little emotional wave had subsided, and life and work would return to normal.
However, the peace did not last long. One afternoon, Zhang Xiaolan knocked on the door of Qi Tongwei's office. Qi Tongwei looked up and saw Zhang Xiaolan looking a little nervous, holding a document in her hand.
"Leader Qi, I...I want to tell you something." Zhang Xiaolan's voice was a little hesitant.
"Well, go ahead." Qi Tongwei put down the documents in his hand and motioned for her to sit down and talk.
Zhang Xiaolan sat down slowly, took a deep breath, and said, "It's like this. My house has been in disrepair for many years, and it has reached the point where it has to be rebuilt. I have run to many departments, and all I need is a document from you." As she spoke, she handed over the document in her hand.
Qi Tongwei took the document and read it carefully. At first glance, the content of the document seemed to be normal, and it was a normal application for renovating a house on a rural homestead. But when he saw the part related to land planning, his heart tightened. He keenly noticed that the location of this homestead was a bit subtle, and it seemed to have some connection with the nearby farmland.
Qi Tongwei frowned slightly, pointed at the land coordinates on the document, and asked, "Xiao Lan, why does your homestead seem to be very close to farmland? Will this have an impact on the farmland?"
Zhang Xiaolan's eyes flashed with panic, but she quickly calmed down and explained: "Leader Qi, don't worry, it won't have any impact. It's just a little close, but it will definitely not occupy arable land. The renovated house is still within the original homestead."
Qi Tongwei did not completely dispel his doubts. He knew the importance of protecting farmland and any behavior that might involve the occupation of farmland must be treated with caution. "Xiaolan, you also know that farmland protection is a red line that must not be crossed. Can you confirm carefully that this house flip will not occupy farmland?"
Zhang Xiaolan nodded quickly: "Leader Qi, I have confirmed it, it really won't happen. You see, all the procedures in the document are complete, and all that's missing is your signature and approval. My family is looking forward to it, so please be flexible." There was a hint of pleading in her tone.
Qi Tongwei pondered for a moment. On the one hand, he felt that Zhang Xiaolan would not deliberately deceive him, but on the other hand, he did not dare to take the farmland issue lightly. "How about this, Xiaolan, I will arrange for someone to check it on the spot. Once I am sure there is no problem, I will give you a reply. You also know that this is a matter of principle, and I cannot be careless."
Zhang Xiaolan's face flashed with displeasure when she heard this, but she soon smiled again: "Leader Qi, can you hurry up? I'm anxious to start construction at home. If you're worried, I can take you to see it in person."
Qi Tongwei looked at Zhang Xiaolan's anxious expression and felt that something was a bit strange. "No need, I will arrange for professionals from the relevant departments to check. You go back and wait for the news."
Zhang Xiaolan had no choice but to get up and leave. Looking at her leaving figure, Qi Tongwei's doubts became more and more serious.
A few days later, the staff responsible for the verification reported the situation to Qi Tongwei. "Leader Qi, after our on-site measurement and comparison of the land planning map, we found that there are indeed problems with Zhang Xiaolan's homestead. If we follow the remodeling plan she applied for, part of the arable land will be occupied."
Qi Tongwei's face darkened. He didn't expect Zhang Xiaolan to actually try to seize the farmland. He immediately called Zhang Xiaolan and put the results of the investigation in front of her.
"Xiao Lan, how do you explain? Why did you try to seize arable land? You knew very well that this was illegal and against regulations!" Qi Tongwei's tone became stern.
Zhang Xiaolan's face turned pale. She fell to her knees and cried, "Leader Qi, I... I have no choice. My family is poor. If I build a house on this land, I can rent it out and increase my family's income. I came up with this idea because I was confused. Please forgive me this time. I promise I will never do it again."
Qi Tongwei looked at Zhang Xiaolan kneeling on the ground, feeling mixed emotions. On the one hand, he was angry at Zhang Xiaolan's behavior, but on the other hand, he felt a little sympathetic towards her family situation. But he knew very well that he could never compromise on matters of principle.
"Xiaolan, get up. I understand your family's difficulties, but this is not a reason for you to violate the law. Arable land is the foundation of the country and is related to people's livelihood. No one can encroach on it at will. By doing this, you not only violate the regulations, but also harm the public interest." Qi Tongwei said seriously.
Zhang Xiaolan stood up, tears streaming down her face. "Leader Qi, what should I do? I really didn't know it would be so serious."
Qi Tongwei sat back in his chair and thought for a moment before saying, "Xiaolan, this matter must be handled according to regulations. You have to readjust the remodeling plan to ensure that it does not encroach on arable land. If you really have difficulties, I can help you contact the relevant departments to see if we can provide you with some other assistance within the scope permitted by the policy."
Zhang Xiaolan heard this and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes: "Leader Qi, are you really willing to help me?"
Qi Tongwei nodded: "I am willing to help you solve reasonable difficulties, but the premise is that you must abide by laws and regulations. Go back and think about it carefully, and formulate a compliant flip plan, and then come back to me."
Zhang Xiaolan burst into tears of gratitude: "Thank you, Leader Qi, I will do as you say." After saying that, she turned and left the office.
However, what Qi Tongwei didn't know was that after Zhang Xiaolan left, she went straight to a remote cafe, where a mysterious man was waiting for her.
"How is it going?" the man asked anxiously.
Zhang Xiaolan looked frustrated: "It didn't work. Qi Tongwei was too smart. He sent someone to check and found the problem."
The man's face darkened. "You useless piece of shit! You can't even handle such a simple thing. What should we do now? That piece of land is very important to us. We must find a way to get it."
Zhang Xiaolan bit her lip. "He asked me to readjust the plan and not occupy the farmland. But isn't our goal to get that piece of farmland? What should we do?"
The man pondered for a moment, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes: "It seems that we can only use force. Find a way to get closer to Qi Tongwei and test his attitude to see if you can find a breakthrough. If that doesn't work, we will create some trouble for him and force him to surrender."
Zhang Xiaolan hesitated: "Isn't this too risky? Qi Tongwei is not that easy to deal with."