Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 734 Betrayal and Surrender

Ma Lifeng analyzed: "Sha Ruijin is already difficult to deal with. If Qi Tongwei continues to support us, it will be difficult for us to get through this final stage."

Long Fuhai said: "Let's just give it a finishing blow. As long as Sha Ruijin doesn't go too far, there's no need to kill him with one blow."

He wanted to deal with Sha Ruijin not by driving him away, but by hoping that he would put himself in the right position and submit like other members of the Standing Committee.

After all, two mayors have already been forced out, and it would be a bad look to get rid of another one.

By then, even if more provincial leaders speak for him, it will be of no avail. For the sake of Tianzhou's political clarity, the provincial party committee will definitely make him pay the price.

What's more, given his age, it is inevitable that he will be relegated to the second line in more than a year. Driving Sha Ruijin away will only speed up his retreat to the second line.

The higher-ups will not allow such a domineering leader, the municipal party secretary.

When Ma Lifeng heard this, he felt that Long Fuhai was really old. Not only did he lose his means, but he also lost his courage.

It seems that this majestic dragon that calls the wind and rain in Tianzhou will eventually fall from the altar. Perhaps this is the fate of every politician.

She thought that she should consider herself.

After a while, Ma Lifeng took over the conversation, "Okay, Secretary Long, I think your concerns are correct." He then continued to himself, "A few days ago, Xiaobo sent me a letter asking me to save him. I plan to go to Beishan and talk to Mayor Qi."

Long Fuhai was startled, raised his cloudy eyes, glanced at Ma Lifeng, and said lecturingly: "What are you talking about? What's there to talk about?

You haven't understood yet. If you want to save your brother, the key is not Qi Tongwei, but Sha Ruijin.

Unless we give in, Qi Tongwei won't give us face."

Ma Lifeng wiped the corners of his eyes and said, "We have to give it a try. If it doesn't work, at least let my brother have a better time in the detention center."

Long Fuhai was deflated. "You are blaming me."

It is impossible to make concessions, as this concerns the prestige of the top leader.

Ma Lifeng said: "No, I know you have your difficulties, I understand, but for the sake of my family, I... I have no choice."

Ma Lifeng's words made Long Fuhai feel something was wrong. When he raised his head, he saw Ma Lifeng's evasive eyes.

Who is he? Long Fuhai, who has stood proudly in Tianzhou for decades.

He is the top leader of the municipal party committee who has fought off three municipal party secretaries and two mayors.

Anyone who dares to play tricks in front of him is like an expert showing off his skills.

Ma Lifeng...something happened!

What's the matter?

Long Fuhai suddenly woke up and found himself standing on the edge of a cliff.

I used to think that the situation was as stable as a rock, but now when I think about it carefully, I feel that the situation in Tianzhou has been changing again and again, and it has become difficult to understand and out of control.

When he and Sha Ruijin were arguing at the Standing Committee meeting, none of his trusted subordinates stood up to help him. Even Ma Lifeng, whom he trusted the most, just stood by and watched.

It seems that the provincial party committee’s position this time has made this group of people lose confidence in him, Long Fuhai.

Thinking about it this way, Ma Lifeng really didn't seem to want to talk to Qi Tongwei or give it a try. Instead, he seemed to want to defect and join him.

Who to defect to? Who to join?

Of course she defected to Long Fuhai, but she definitely did not join Sha Ruijin, because if she joined Sha Ruijin, she, Ma Lifeng, would not be able to stay in Tianzhou or even in Hanjiang.

Who would like someone who betrayed their old leader? Besides, Sha Ruijin might not dare to accept him.

Then there is only one possibility, to join Qi Tongwei.

The reason is very simple.

Although Qi Tongwei has not been in Hanjiang for a long time, the strength he has demonstrated is beyond the reach of Sha Ruijin even if he flatters him.

As for Sha Ruijin, he has connections, but he lacks the political skills, at least not the economic capabilities.

Now there is only one criterion for measuring the ability of cadres: GDP!

If you don't know how to calculate GDP, everything will be in vain. If there are people behind you, you won't be able to speak with any confidence.

With the help of Qi Tongwei, Long Fuhai really didn't dare to do anything to Ma Lifeng.

Considering the relationship between Qi Tongwei and Sha Ruijin, as long as Ma Lifeng could join Qi Tongwei's camp, he would have saved the country in a roundabout way.

Not only can he save his brother, but he can also secure his position as a member of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee after he retires to the second line.

He could even take a small step forward. If that doesn't work, he could still try to transfer to Beishan to continue serving Qi Tongwei, killing two birds with one stone.

Even if he discovered something, he couldn't say anything. After all, she didn't defect to his rival Sha Ruijin, so it couldn't be considered a betrayal. At most, it was a way for her to find her own way out.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Isn't this how officialdom is? Development and progress are the eternal melodies, and his old leaders and old lovers who are about to retire to the second line can only become a thing of the past.

He couldn't understand how the other party got in touch with Qi Tongwei. From what he had heard, this acting mayor was not easy to get along with.

But seeing Ma Lifeng wiping away tears, Long Fuhai's heart softened again, thinking that he was overthinking it. Maybe the other party really just wanted to save his brother, so he tentatively said:

"Actually, you can try and go through the formalities. Beishan has detained people for so long, so he should be sentenced. I don't believe that Qi Tongwei, who didn't get hurt in a car crash, can be sentenced to many years even if he's the mayor! Then we can find a way to reduce your brother's sentence in prison. He'll be out in a year at most."

"Go through the formalities?" Ma Lifeng thought for a moment and then refused, "Forget it. I think this will only make things worse. I'm afraid that if I'm detained for investigation, it might turn into a public prosecution, with some trumped-up charges."

Long Fuhai glared, "He dares!"

Ma Lifeng said: "Why should we be afraid? He has the endorsement of Deputy Secretary Yu and the approval of Provincial Party Secretary Pei. What can we do to him?"

Long Fuhai was stunned, looked at Ma Lifeng deeply, and sighed heavily.

He was certain that his subordinate and lover's thoughts and will were no longer firm, and that she was completely on the path of betraying him.

Ma Lifeng also realized the bias in his words and forced an explanation, "Secretary Long, I'm just trying it out. If we can negotiate, that would be great. If not, let's try this method again. What do you think?"

Long Fuhai nodded listlessly, staring intently at Ma Lifeng, and said with a double meaning, "Then give it a try. I hope your choice... is the right one."

Ma Lifeng was stunned, and was so frightened by Long Fuhai's words that he was speechless. "Secretary Long, I...I..."

Ma Lifeng wanted to explain, but found that he couldn't open his mouth.

Long Fuhai was no longer in the mood to argue, so he waved his hand and said, "Okay, Li Feng, I'm a little tired. You go down first. I want to be alone and quiet."

As he spoke, Long Fuhai narrowed his eyes, rubbed his brows, and looked very old.

Ma Lifeng gave Long Fuhai a complicated look, and his eyes became moist unconsciously.

The two of them have been through thick and thin together for so many years, from the county to the city, and have had a tacit understanding for many years. How could she not feel that the other party had guessed it.

But this time, the other party said nothing and left the choice to her.

It would be a lie to say that she wasn't moved, but she had to keep going and save her brother. She had no choice.

Ma Lifeng stood up and walked out of the office, looking back every few steps, as if he wanted to remember this figure deeply in his mind.

The door was gently closed, and Long Fuhai, who had been squinting his eyes, slowly opened them, revealing a look that was inconsistent with his age.

There was no trace of old age or fatigue in his eyes, instead they were as sharp as an eagle.

"Qi Tongwei! Sha Ruijin!"

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