I, Qi Tongwei, will never yield, even if it means defeating fate by half a move.

Chapter 6 Going Home

After returning from Chen Yanshi's house, Qi Tongwei went to Gao Yuliang's house.

"Tongwei, you're here, why did you bring anything?"

Gao Yuliang looked at Qi Tongwei seriously. Qi Tongwei's family was not well-off, and he needed to be more frugal before he even started working.

"Teacher Gao, this is a small token of my appreciation. You and Teacher Wu have taken care of me for seven years, which makes me feel very embarrassed."

Previously, Qi Tongwei would always come to Gao Yuliang's house empty-handed, but Qi Tongwei felt that he couldn't continue doing that.

The value of a gift lies not in its quantity or quality, but in the sentiment behind it.

Qi Tongwei believes that one should change how one treats others, making people feel that one is sensible and knows how to be grateful.

"Tongwei, your teacher Gao has done his best with your work, so don't take it to heart."

Wu Huifen explained on behalf of her husband that Gao Yuliang had not only contacted the student affairs office, but also the school leaders, and even Secretary Liang Qunfeng, but to no avail.

She also advised Liang Lu to let Qi Tongwei off the hook, as Qi Tongwei was not the only outstanding young person at Handong University.

But Liang Lu seemed to have her sights set on Qi Tongwei and refused to budge.

She didn't dare to offer any more advice, after all, she still needed to rely on Liang Lu's connections.

"Teacher Wu, you're overthinking it. I'm so grateful to Teacher Gao and you, how could I possibly blame you!"

Qi Tongwei knew that Gao Yuliang and Wu Huifen had tried their best, but Liang Lu was the one who wouldn't let go, so he couldn't blame Gao Yuliang and Wu Huifen for that.

"Tongwei, don't worry about your situation. I've spoken to Secretary Liang, and he said he wants to give you special training and will first put you in a position at the grassroots level to gain experience."

Don't worry about temporary gains or losses; there aren't many people whom Secretary Liang values.

As long as you work hard, you will definitely have a bright future.

Gao Yuliang told Liang Qunfeng about his visit, saying that as a provincial party committee leader, Secretary Liang wouldn't be so narrow-minded.

"Thank you, Teacher Gao, for your concern, and thank you, Secretary Liang, for your high regard. I will certainly live up to your and Secretary Liang's expectations."

Qi Tongwei quickly put on a very happy expression. A recent college graduate being valued by the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission must have been extremely excited.

Some say that when Liang Qunfeng arranged for Qi Tongwei to be sent to a remote town for training in the TV series "In the Name of the People," it might have been because he wanted to promote him later.

But Qi Tongwei doesn't think so.

If Liang Qunfeng truly intended to do so, then after Qi Tongwei became a lone hero and received commendation from the Ministry of Public Security, he should have been given priority for promotion.

Instead of implying that others should suppress and prevent subordinates from promoting Qi Tongwei.

Of course, this is largely related to the request made by Qi Tongwei, who wanted to be transferred to Beijing.

This was something Liang Qunfeng would never allow; he couldn't explain it to his daughter.

In the name of the people, Qi Tongwei initially tried his best to be assigned to work alongside Chen Yang.

He then joined the anti-drug squad to fight drug traffickers, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds and becoming a lone hero.

But even after becoming a lone hero, he still couldn't change his fate, and he didn't even have the right to work near his girlfriend.

Not only that, but they also have to go back to the judicial office and continue living a hopeless life.

In the end, Qi Tongwei didn't want to stay in the judicial office for the rest of his life as a clerk.

So Qi Tongwei gave in and proposed to Liang Lu on the playground of Handong University.

The marriage proposal immediately became news, and Qi Tongwei was branded a disgrace at Handong University.

Qi Tongwei did not tell Gao Yuliang and Wu Huifen that he had already contacted the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, changed his work unit, and resolved his compensation issue.

His personnel file and organizational affiliation are still at Handong University. If Liang Lu finds out that he has changed his work unit and resolved his salary issues, she will definitely cause trouble again.

Qi Tongwei would not tell anyone until all the formalities were completed.

After staying for a while, Qi Tongwei took his leave.

The next few days were spent taking photos, having dinner together, completing graduation procedures, and then everyone went their separate ways.

After finishing his business at school, Qi Tongwei went home. He needed to tell his family he was about to start work.

In the novel "In the Name of the People," Qi Tongwei felt that he, a graduate student from Handong University, was being assigned to a poor rural town, which was a disservice to the expectations of his fellow villagers, and he dared not go home for several years.

People are helping me so much because they hope I can establish myself in the city and be of help in the future.

As a result, I was sent back to the countryside right after graduation. Wasn't all my efforts in vain?

But Qi Tongwei was overthinking it. The villagers didn't expect anything in return, nor did they think there was anything wrong with him working in the village.

On the contrary, they are happy that you work in the village, since they can always find someone to help them if they need it.

I can't find you in the city to ask for your help.

Your parents won't think there's anything wrong with you coming back from a big city; they're very proud that their child has a government job.

If you don't go home, people will just think you're an ingrate and look down on your fellow villagers.

Therefore, I must go home once in a while to let my parents and fellow villagers know that I am working in the village.

I can also offer suggestions on things that happen at home or in the village.

It is absolutely unacceptable to bring all the distant relatives into the public security system and to protect the rapist's kin.

Helping others should be done with principles, provided it does not violate rules, regulations, or the law.

As for the kindness shown to the villagers, I can guide them in making money and provide them with insights into development trends over the next twenty years. This will surely allow them to seize opportunities and make the villagers wealthy.

As long as everyone in the village lives a good life, no one will say that Qi Tongwei is an ingrate.

On the contrary, everyone will only say that you, Qi Tongwei, are very conscientious.

"Mom, I'm back!"

In Qijia Village, Xiagou Township, Lingshan County, Qi Tongwei appeared at his doorstep at dusk, carrying two snakeskin bags.

"Awei, why didn't you call the village before you came back?"

Qi's mother, Li Lanying, was feeding the pigs when she suddenly saw Qi Tongwei return, and she was overjoyed.

After much anticipation, my son has finally graduated and started working.

"I forgot!"

Qi Tongwei didn't want to be too high-profile. Although cadres were very valuable these days, it wasn't something he wanted to flaunt.

"Wei, where have you been assigned?"

Li Lanying was very concerned about Qi Tongwei's work, and thought that if he lived close to home, he could come back often.

"Our city's Gushanling Township, Yantaishan County!"

Qi Tongwei did not hide anything, because his mother had never traveled far from home and did not know where Yantaishan County was.

When she heard "our city," Qi's mother knew it was in another county in Yantai.

Qi's mother was overjoyed and told Qi Tongwei to rest while she went to kill a chicken.

My son started working; we should celebrate.

"uncle!"

Five-year-old Qi Guoqiang, carrying a small schoolbag, rushed towards Qi Tongwei.

"The nation is strong!"

Qi Tongwei took a handful of candy out of his pocket and gave it to him.

"Thank you uncle!"

My nephew happily ran off to the side with the candy in his hand.

"Dad, brother, sister-in-law."

Soon after, Qi's father, Qi Dashan, and Qi Tongwei's older brother, Qi Tongyue, and sister-in-law, Zhang Cuiping, also returned.

Qi Tongwei's younger sister, Qi Tongyu, is in high school and hasn't started her summer vacation yet.

"Awei's back! Where was he assigned?"

Qi's father and his elder brother and sister-in-law put down their farm tools and walked towards Qi Tongwei.

"Gushanling Township, Yantaishan County!"

Qi Tongwei replied that he went home this time to tell his family where he was going to work.

"Work hard, don't bring shame to the family!"

Qi's father patted Qi Tongwei on the shoulder, not knowing what else to say.

"Okay, Dad!"

In the evening, the family enjoyed a happy and harmonious meal together.