The night was as black as ink. Inside the dormitory building, a lone lamp flickered in the darkness.
Qi Tong Wei stood by the window, his gaze deep, as if able to pierce through the black night sky and reach the heavens.
Since his appointment as acting narcotics captain, he had felt an unprecedented pressure and challenge.
But he was mentally prepared for all this, determined to prove his worth through action.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the dormitory, Hou Liang Ping was shrouded in gloom.
He was extremely dissatisfied with Qi Tong Wei's appointment, believing that Qi Tong Wei was deliberately targeting him, perhaps even seeking revenge.
This sentiment had been festering in his heart for a long time, like a huge boulder pressing down on him, making it difficult to breathe.
“This Qi Tong Wei, he's gone completely mad!” Hou Liang Ping muttered to himself in the dormitory, his voice filled with displeasure and anger.
His roommate Li Da Shan, hearing the commotion, curiously poked his head out, asking, “Liang Ping, what's wrong? Why are you grumbling so late at night?”
Hou Liang Ping took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and said, “It's still that Qi Tong Wei. Ever since he became the narcotics captain, he's been acting all high and mighty, completely ignoring us old classmates.”
Li Da Shan sighed and shook his head, saying, “Tong Wei is indeed a bit proud, but that's also a reflection of his ability. Besides, he's in the narcotics unit now, so naturally he needs to prioritize the bigger picture. Don't take it too much to heart.”
Hou Liang Ping snorted, saying, “Take it to heart? He's targeting me, trying to get back at me! He arrested my cousin again. My aunt even specially asked me to help get Chun Lai out of the rehabilitation center, but Qi Tong Wei flatly refused. He's clearly not giving me any face!”
Their conversation grew louder, attracting the attention of Chen Hai next door.
Chen Hai was a mutual friend of Hou Liang Ping and Qi Tong Wei, well aware of their feud. He decided to step in and mediate.
Chen Hai opened his door and walked in, saying, “Liang Ping, Tong Wei has his own considerations in doing this. We can't interfere too much in the matters of the narcotics unit. Besides, Chun Lai made a mistake and should be punished.”
Hou Liang Ping glared at Chen Hai, saying, “Why are you defending him? I'm your junior!”
“I'm not defending him, I'm just stating the facts. Tong Wei is in that position, so naturally he needs to prioritize the interests of the narcotics unit. We can't let personal grudges affect the bigger picture.”
“Okay, even if what you said is true. But I'm worried about how to explain this to my aunt. She treats Chun Lai like her precious treasure. Now that he's been locked up, she won't be able to take it.”
“I'll explain it to your aunt. Don't worry.”
Hou Liang Ping nodded gratefully, the anger in his heart somewhat subsided.
But he knew this wouldn't be the end of it.
The conflict between him and Qi Tong Wei would only deepen.
In Hou Liang Ping's family, Hou Ai Guo was once a powerful figure, but now he has retired to the second line.
Hou Chun Lai is Hou Ai Guo's only grandson and the hope of the Hou family.
Now that Hou Chun Lai has been arrested for drug use, the Hou family's reputation has been tarnished, and Jia Xiao Mei is extremely anxious.
Jia Xiao Mei, through various inquiries, learned that the narcotics captain who arrested Hou Chun Lai was Hou Liang Ping's classmate Qi Tong Wei.
She immediately found Hou Liang Ping, hoping to find Qi Tong Wei through him and have Qi Tong Wei let Hou Chun Lai go.
However, Hou Liang Ping told her that Qi Tong Wei refused the request.
Jia Xiao Mei returned disappointed, but she did not give up.
She decided to personally find Qi Tong Wei, hoping to sway him.
However, Qi Tong Wei's attitude was very firm. He stated that as a narcotics captain, he must abide by laws and regulations, and he cannot condone criminals because of personal connections.
Meanwhile, another important figure in the Public Security Bureau, Liang Lu, also noticed Hou Liang Ping's absence.
She inquired about Hou Liang Ping's situation from Chen Hai and learned that he was in a bad mood because of Qi Tong Wei.
Liang Lu had always harbored a fondness for Hou Liang Ping, and even though she knew about his relationship with Zhong Xiao Ai, she still decided to intervene.
She found Hou Liang Ping and tried to persuade him to let go of his resentment.
However, Hou Liang Ping remained unmoved, insisting that Qi Tong Wei was targeting him.
Unable to do anything else, Liang Lu had to leave, but she did not give up.
She knew that this matter involved the feud between Qi Tong Wei and Hou Liang Ping, and it must be carefully handled to avoid further conflict.
In the hallway, Liang Lu happened to encounter Qi Tong Wei.
She deliberately stopped to chat with Qi Tong Wei, trying to understand his thoughts and attitude.
However, Qi Tong Wei maintained a certain distance and vigilance towards her.
He knew that the conflict between him and Hou Liang Ping had become public, and Liang Lu, as one of the important figures in the Public Security Bureau, her attitude would directly affect the outcome of the whole incident.
Liang Lu did not give up the opportunity to talk to Qi Tong Wei, trying to persuade him from various angles to let go of his resentment and reconcile with Hou Liang Ping.
However, Qi Tong Wei remained unmoved, insisting that he had done nothing wrong and did not need to apologize or explain to anyone.
Their conversation was overheard by passing colleagues and reached Hou Liang Ping's ears.
When Hou Liang Ping learned that Liang Lu was trying to persuade Qi Tong Wei to reconcile with him, he became even more furious.
He believed that this was Qi Tong Wei deliberately provoking him and trying to sabotage his relationship with Liang Lu.
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