usatvline Chapter 53 The Arrogance of Those in Power
Chapter 53 The Arrogance of Those in Power
Secretary Zhang has witnessed firsthand Qi Tongwei's prowess; such a story is enough to earn Hu Tiezhu the title of a people's hero.
"Comrade Qi Tongwei, whether Hu Tiezhu is a people's hero needs to be investigated and determined by the relevant departments, but your asking price of 30 yuan is a bit outrageous."
Qi Tongwei feigned a wronged expression, "Secretary Zhang, 30 really isn't much. Please listen to my two proposals."
"The first option is a one-time payment of 30 yuan. The second option is to give 10 yuan upfront, and then transfer 2500 yuan to Hu Tiezhu's wife's account every month until their youngest child turns 18. Hu Tiezhu's youngest son is currently 10 years old, meaning the payments will be made over 8 years. This adds up to a little over 4 yuan, but in 8 years, Jingzhou's economy will definitely take a big leap forward, so this amount of interest isn't much."
That's quite thoughtful. If Qi Tongwei weren't a prosecutor, Secretary Zhang would have thought he was a businessman.
"Comrade Qi Tongwei, your demands are too high. We won't even be able to pay Director Niu's salary next month. I think Director Niu's proposal is much more suitable."
"Secretary Zhang is right, Qi Tongwei, this is clearly an outrageous demand, an attempt to extort money."
Director Niu is acting arrogantly again. Qi Tongwei is clearly disrespecting the municipal government, so why should he pretend to be a good person to him?
"Director Niu, if you had come up with this plan back then, would things have turned out like this? Now look what's happened. You've humiliated that widow and her child, and now you turn around and apologize, and people are saying it's okay? Are ordinary people like the Hu family just supposed to be bullied by you?"
Qi Tongwei was aggressive and unyielding, and there were many power holders like Director Niu who deceived their superiors and concealed the truth.
"Qi Tongwei, don't make false accusations! How did I bully an orphan and a widow?" Factory Director Niu retorted.
"Compensating a life with only 3000 yuan? Isn't that bullying an orphan and a widow? If the reporters hadn't covered this, honestly, would you have offered more money?"
Qi Tongwei confronted Factory Director Niu head-on, completely disregarding the leaders present.
"Everyone, calm down. We're here to resolve this issue. Now, I'd like to ask Hu Tiezhu's wife: do you agree to Factory Director Niu's offer of 33,000 yuan in compensation?"
"I disagree"
Qi Tongwei showed no respect for Secretary Zhang.
"Comrade Qi Tongwei, I didn't ask you."
Secretary Zhang was a little angry; Qi Tongwei was taking himself too seriously.
"Secretary Zhang, I am now the lawyer representing Hu Tiezhu's wife, and I have the right to answer on her behalf."
Qi Tongwei retorted to Secretary Zhang again.
Secretary Zhang's face darkened. Did Qi Tongwei really have no sense of self-awareness in officialdom? How could he repeatedly contradict his superiors?
"Hu Tiezhu's wife, don't be afraid. If anyone threatens you, the municipal government will stand up for you."
Hu Tiezhu's wife gritted her teeth, "I only trust Prosecutor Qi."
Secretary Zhang was so angry he wanted to curse. "Bad people come from poor and remote places."
"Director Niu, you must handle this matter properly. Hu Tiezhu's wife, don't worry, the municipal government will always stand on the side of the people."
Secretary Zhang glanced at Qi Tongwei and left with the municipal government officials.
Factory Manager Niu quickly chased after him.
"Secretary Zhang, you've seen it yourself. It's Qi Tongwei who's causing trouble inside. I suspect he's trying to take kickbacks."
"If he dares to take kickbacks from dead people, I'll definitely put him in jail."
Secretary Zhang's words gave Factory Director Niu even more confidence. At worst, they could just keep dragging it out; they wouldn't even get 3,000 yuan, let alone 30,000.
In the hospital room, Qi Tongwei comforted her, "Hu Tiezhu's wife, don't worry. My asking for 30 yuan isn't about how much I want; it's simply about getting you justice."
Factory Director Niu strode in aggressively, his face grim, a completely different person from before.
"Let me tell you, if you insist on listening to Qi Tongwei, you won't get a single penny."
"Director Niu, aren't you tired of pretending? Get out of here!"
Qi Tongwei immediately launched into a tirade, saying that people like Factory Director Niu inherently considered themselves superior.
He only knows how to act subservient to his superiors, so there's no need to be polite to him.
"Qi Tongwei, offending Secretary Zhang is like offending Mayor Wen. Let's see how long you can be so arrogant. Good luck to you."
Factory Director Niu walked out of the ward with an arrogant and smug look on his face.
"Don't worry, I'll handle it. Hu Tiezhu's wife, you get some rest."
Qi Tongwei led reporter Ye away from the hospital.
"Reporter Ye, now it all depends on your pen. My life is in your hands."
Ye Xuan firmly stood on the same boat as Qi Tongwei.
"You really don't regret it?"
I have absolutely no regrets.
Qi Tongwei was certain that Hu Tiezhu's incident fully reflected the arrogance of those in power; even if it was an egg hitting a rock, they would still try.
Paying three thousand yuan for a human life is a blatant insult.
The leader apologized and then glossed over it; how can you say it so lightly?
Ye Xuan asked doubtfully, "Are you sure you're not acting impulsively by asking for 30?"
"No, 30 yuan for a human life is already tragic enough."
Ye Xuan rallied her spirits, full of confidence, and said, "I support you!"
Zhang Shaofeng returned to the municipal government office and told Mayor Wen the whole story.
Upon hearing this, Wen Zhengrong flew into a rage and immediately dialed Ji Changming's number.
As soon as Ji Changming answered the phone, he heard the mayor's roar.
"Ji Changming, what exactly is Qi Tongwei, one of your subordinates, trying to do?"
Ji Changming quickly put on a smiling face, "Mayor Wen, Qi Tongwei went out and hasn't come back yet. What happened?"
"He's back, ask him yourself."
With a snap, Wen Zhengrong hung up the phone.
Qi Tongwei quickly took a few steps back, being careful of the cup in Ji Changming's hand.
"Tell me, what have you done this time to enrage the mayor?"
Qi Tongwei looked helpless. "Prosecutor Ji, I haven't had a chance to say it yet."
"Enough with the nonsense, get to the point."
Qi Tongwei scratched his head awkwardly. "Inspector Ji, after the Handong Daily reported on Hu Tiezhu's case, it alarmed the municipal government. Secretary Zhang from the municipal government was in charge of handling it, and I requested 30 yuan in compensation on behalf of Hu Tiezhu's family."
"30, say it to me again."
Ji Changming could hardly believe his ears.
Qi Tongwei gave a wry smile, "Prosecutor Ji, you're still in your prime, you heard me right."
Ji Changming raised the cup in his hand, then calmed down, gritting his teeth in anger.
"30? You really dare to dream of that! Aren't you afraid of being charged with extortion and locked up?"
Qi Tongwei grinned, "Prosecutor Ji, I have you here, don't I?"
"What use am I? I don't dare to breathe loudly in front of Mayor Wen."
"Ji Jian is being modest."
"You go back and think it over carefully. Once you've made up your mind, hurry up and go apologize to the city government."
"Round checkup, my knees are a bit stiff."
"roll"
In the mayor's office, Wen Zhengrong was furious, and the consequences would be severe.
"Secretary Zhang, could we lock that kid up on charges of extortion?"
Zhang Shaofeng knew Wen Zhengrong was furious. "Mayor, there is some room for maneuver, but Director He seems to really like that kid and probably won't cooperate. The Handong Daily might also escalate the situation further."