Qi Tong Wei picked up his phone and saw that it was Pei Qian Qian calling.
Pei Qian Qian was his college classmate and a constant source of pain in his heart.
She had been his lover, but they had parted ways for various reasons.
Now, she was the daughter of the mayor of Hanjiang City, while he was just a narcotics police officer.
“Tong Wei, I heard you were transferred to the narcotics team in Yantaish City? What happened?” Pei Qian Qian's voice carried a hint of shock and concern.
Qi Tong Wei remained silent for a moment, then said calmly, "This is my choice, and it's my mission."
Pei Qian Qian obviously couldn't understand his decision and tried to persuade him, "Tong Wei, do you know how dangerous the drug trade in Yantaish City is? Why would you risk your life? You can come to me, and I can ask my father to have you transferred to Hanjiang. It's much safer there than Yantaish."
Qi Tong Wei's brow furrowed slightly. He knew Pei Qian Qian's intentions, but he couldn't accept her help.
“Qian Qian, thank you for your kindness. But I can't do that. I'm a narcotics police officer, and my mission is to fight drug crime. I can't abandon my responsibility for my personal safety."
Pei Qian Qian was clearly shocked by his response. After a moment of silence, she said, “Tong Wei, you've really changed. I don't remember you being like this. Why have you become like this?”
"Qian Qian, people change. Maybe I was too naive before, thinking that I could change everything with effort. But now I understand that some things can't be changed. But I won't give up, I will stick to my beliefs and mission."
Pei Qian Qian heard the firmness and determination in his voice. Sighing helplessly, she said, “Alright, Tong Wei. I respect your choice. But be careful, the drug trade in Yantaish City is really dangerous."
Qi Tong Wei nodded and hung up the phone.
...
Sunshine streamed through the sparse clouds, bathing the streets and alleys.
In this era of change, pagers became symbols of status and fashion, often out of reach for ordinary people.
However, for Qi Tong Wei, the pager was an indispensable part of his daily work.
That afternoon, Qi Tong Wei was reviewing files in his office when the pager on his desk suddenly buzzed.
He picked it up and saw a message from Pei Qian Qian: "Captain Qi, my father suddenly came to Handong and wants to see you. Do you know where there's a phone nearby?"
Pei Qian Qian's father was a big shot in the Handong business world.
Qi Tong Wei never forgot his initial intentions and principles.
He treated Pei Qian Qian with the tenderness and care of a lover, as well as the sincerity and openness of a friend.
Putting down his work, Qi Tong Wei went to the window and looked at the people coming and going on the street.
He took a deep breath and replied to Pei Qian Qian: "There's a phone booth next to the newsstand. Be careful crossing the street."
Not long after, Pei Qian Qian arrived at the phone booth next to the newsstand.
She wore a white dress, her long hair flowing, making her look exceptionally fresh and elegant.
She picked up the phone and dialed Qi Tong Wei's number.
“My father has arrived,” Pei Qian Qian's voice was a bit nervous.
"Okay, I'll be there soon." Qi Tong Wei hung up the phone, quickly straightened his clothes, and left the office.
Qi Tong Wei drove to the area near the phone booth and saw Pei Qian Qian and her father standing on the roadside from afar.
He stopped the car and walked over.
Pei Qian Qian's father was a middle-aged man, tall and imposing.
When he saw Qi Tong Wei, a friendly smile appeared on his face.
“I've heard so much about you!" Pei Qian Qian's father warmly shook Qi Tong Wei's hand.
"You're too kind." Qi Tong Wei replied with a smile.
After exchanging pleasantries, Qi Tong Wei invited them to get in the car.
The car slowly pulled away from the roadside, heading towards a high-end restaurant.
At the restaurant, Pei Qian Qian's father expressed his views and hopes for Handong's economic development to Qi Tong Wei.
Qi Tong Wei listened patiently, nodding in agreement from time to time.
However, just as the atmosphere was getting better, a man suddenly rushed into the restaurant.
He held a dagger, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and he charged towards Qi Tong Wei.
Qi Tong Wei immediately stood up alertly.
He quickly picked up a wine glass from the table and smashed it against the man's head.
The man screamed and fell to the ground, blood instantly staining the floor.
Guests in the restaurant screamed and scrambled for the exits.
Pei Qian Qian and her father were also terrified by the sudden turn of events, their faces turning pale.
But Qi Tong Wei didn't panic. He quickly dialed the police and instructed the waiters to take care of Pei Qian Qian and her father.
At this moment, several more men stormed in.
They were armed with clubs and daggers and launched a fierce attack on Qi Tong Wei.
Qi Tong Wei agilely dodged their attacks, while also remembering to fight back.
He used the tables and chairs in the restaurant for cover, engaging in a fierce fight with the thugs.
After a fierce struggle, Qi Tong Wei finally subdued all the thugs.
He leaned against the wall, gasping for breath, looking at the mess on the floor and the injured thugs, and a sense of pride surged through him.
The police arrived at the scene shortly after, taking the thugs away and investigating the incident.
It turned out that these thugs were ordered to assassinate Qi Tong Wei.
Afterwards, Pei Qian Qian and her father expressed their deep gratitude to Qi Tong Wei.
If it wasn't for Qi Tong Wei's bravery and wisdom, they would likely have suffered a terrible fate.
Qi Tong Wei just smiled faintly and said, "This is what I should do."