Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 993 Laying Out the Layout of Heji City (2)

River Mouth Brand?

Didn't you create that yourself?

What a coincidence!

The success of Hekou brand is not surprising; it's simply due to its massive advertising campaign.

From the high-end "Dragon Series" to the mass-market "River Mouth Brand," they all involve spending a lot of money.

The "Hekou" brand ruined the media and advertising, while the "Longteng Series" ruined reputation—the reputation of the upper class.

Over the years, thanks to Li Ronghua's efforts at higher levels, Hekou Wine has become a well-known brand in Handong and its influence extends to the surrounding areas.

Qi Tongwei did not reveal the secret to Gao Yuan; in fact, this method was not easy to implement.

Large funds and a powerful background are required; at least one of these conditions must be met.

Qi Tongwei could be said to have balanced two things at the time.

Not only did they invest a lot of money, but they also relied on the name of Hong Kong businesswoman Zhao Xiaoya to make the Hekou brand a success.

It's impossible for any member of the leadership team in Heji City to come up with such a large amount of publicity funds.

Especially given the brand's disadvantage within the province.

To regain market share, the only option is to invest more in advertising.

However, the reality in Heji City is that they can't even squeeze out disaster relief funds, so which leader would have the courage to take out tens or hundreds of billions of yuan to build a liquor brand?

Yes, if they get through it, everyone will be happy, and they'll get promoted and make a fortune.

However, if you can't get through this, nine times out of ten you'll lose everything and be dismissed from your post.

For seasoned officials who have been navigating the ups and downs of officialdom for decades, taking risks is not their style; a steady and pragmatic approach is the foundation of their official career.

However, while Heji City might be a quagmire that is about to soften for others, it is a good place for him to make achievements.

It just so happens that He Anxia is about to be reassigned, and he's wondering if he could consider being reassigned to this position.

A few years ago, after he was transferred from Hekou, He Anxia had been in charge of the work in Hekou County, and I must say, he did a really good job.

The economy has been growing year after year.

Going to Heji City would be a perfect match for my major.

Moreover, He Anxia has no shortage of background, funds, or ability.

If Heji City is truly developed, its contribution will be no less than that of Beishan, and it may even have a brighter future than Beishan.

In Beishan, He Anxia was the top leader, but in reality, Qi Tongwei had taken over the reins of things.

There are rumors circulating in official circles that if He Anxia were replaced, and a pig were put in charge, he would do just as well.

If He Anxia can develop Heji City, it will be a powerful rebuttal to these rumors.

With this in mind, Qi Tongwei asked Gao Yuan for more information about Heji City.

Gao Yuan readily shared his knowledge, and he also hoped that Qi Tongwei could offer some constructive suggestions to find a new way out for the people of Heji City.

After a conversation, Qi Tongwei actually came up with a plan.

He believed that once this plan was presented, He Anxia would be happy to take up his post in Heji City.

"Tongwei, what do you think? Have you come up with any good ideas?"

Qi Tongwei said, "There are solutions, but we still need to conduct on-site investigations and verify them. As that person said, you have no right to speak without investigation."

"Sure, let me know when you're free, and I'll go with you."

“Okay, no problem.” Qi Tongwei nodded in agreement.

The two clinked glasses again.

"Hey, Director Gao, I heard that your deputy director got arrested?" Qi Tongwei asked.

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuan's face darkened. "Yes, the problem is serious; it can be described as shocking."

"If someone hadn't reported it, the Hongqi Grain Depot would have been emptied out by those corrupt officials in a few years."

Qi Tongwei said, "This time you can go all out and dig out all these parasites." He paused and then asked, "So, what does the province plan to do with this deputy director?"

Having just been criticized and lectured by Yu Huabei, Qi Tongwei had completely forgotten to ask for the province's opinion.

"He probably won't be out for at least ten or eight years. Originally, we really couldn't do anything about him just because of the Red Flag Grain Depot incident, because the responsibility was all taken by others. Who would have thought that someone would expose his other corrupt activities? Once this is investigated, it's enough to give him a hard time."

Qi Tongwei nodded.

This was pretty much what he expected; although the Red Flag Grain Depot incident was significant, there was no direct evidence.

Given that Qu Zhengping and Li Yongbao have been deeply involved in agricultural work for many years, it is not surprising that they were suppressed.

Fortunately, he had made two preparations and also collected other evidence of corruption by Li Yongbao and Qu Zhengping's wife.

"Do you know the amount of money involved?" Qi Tongwei asked.

"More than three million, I guess," Gao Yuan said uncertainly.

He was also listening to the rumors outside, and didn't know the exact numbers.

"Only three million?" Qi Tongwei was taken aback.

According to the information he collected, the former secretary of the executive vice governor had participated in many major projects. Even if he received one million from each project, he would have received at least tens of millions. How could he only receive three million?

Gao Yuandao said, "I didn't believe it at first either, but that's what the provincial investigation found."

Qi Tongwei guessed that the other party must have used some means to transfer the money, the most common being that these bribe-givers directly transferred the money to Li Yongbao's overseas account.

In this way, it would be really difficult to find out the truth unless the bosses confessed.

After all, the province needs the investment from these business owners, and if extreme measures are used, it will inevitably scare them away.

In the original drama, when Li Dakang was in charge of Lincheng, the investigation into the corruption of a deputy mayor led to the withdrawal of investors, a sharp drop in GDP, and an economic downturn.

The provincial authorities will definitely take this into consideration, and naturally they will try to minimize the impact if possible.

No, we can't just let them get away with this.

If the provincial party committee can't investigate, then let him investigate.

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at the same time.

A Santana with a Wenshan license plate drove into the No. 3 courtyard on Gonghe Road.

Mrs. Yu, who was preparing for the dinner party, heard the noise and was about to check when the door was pushed open, and her daughter, Yu Xiaoxiao, stood prettily in the doorway.

"mom."

"Oh, Xiaoxiao!"

The mother and daughter rushed towards each other and embraced. Mrs. Yu happily kissed her little cotton-padded jacket.

"Xiaoxiao, didn't you say you were very busy lately? How come you have time to come home today?"

Yu Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "I missed you, so I came back to see you."

Besides, as a deputy mayor without a permanent position, how busy can I be? I can't possibly not even have time to go home.

"That's true. We should definitely stay home for a few more days this time. Oh, and Tongwei is coming over later too. We can have some fun together tonight."

Yu Xiaoxiao was taken aback. "Wasn't he abroad on a business trip? When did he come back?"

"It should be today, but I'm not sure exactly. I overheard your dad talking to Lao Pei and the others on the phone a few days ago. It seems like there might be some changes in Beishan recently. The province probably needs him to come back and maintain order."

Yu Xiaoxiao said "Oh," without asking any further questions, and pointed to the dishes on the table, "Do you need my help?"

Madam Yu waved her hand and said, "No need, Xiao Cui and I will handle it."

"Then I'll cook the dishes."

"No need, the chef will be here soon."

"You even hired a chef? That's way too extravagant."

"What? It's Tian Fengyi."