170: Chapter 170 Zhong Xiaoai: Is she really my white moonlight?

Seeing the three characters "Hou Liangping," Director Qi Tongwei smiled apologetically at Zhao Yang: "Excuse me, one moment, I need to take a call. It's my Junior Brother."

Zhao Yang nodded: "Please, go ahead."

Director Qi Tongwei pressed the answer button, walked to the side, and laughed as he chatted with Hou Liangping on the other end.

After hanging up, he hurried back to Zhao Yang and smiled: "My Junior Brother, Hou Liangping, from the Supreme People's Procuratorate. He found out I came to the capital for a meeting, and he and his wife want to treat me to dinner. Prosecutor Zhao, you and he are both in the Procuratorate System, why don't you join us tonight?"

Zhao Yang didn't want to get involved with the legendary "Marquis of Changxin" so early, so he smiled and said: "What a coincidence, I also have a gathering with some old friends I haven't seen in a long time tonight. I won't disturb your brotherly reunion."

Director Qi Tongwei suddenly remembered something, paused for a moment, and smiled: "Come to think of it, we are actually alumni. You did your undergraduate studies at Handong University, right?"

"Yes," Zhao Yang smiled. "Back then, Handong University still had the Criminal Investigation major."

Director Qi Tongwei laughed even louder: "I want to laugh just thinking about it. I heard that the president of Handong University… haha… regrets it to death. If he hadn't agreed to move the Criminal Investigation major away, such a talented person like you would have been an alumnus of Handong University, hahaha."

Zhao Yang couldn't help but smile.

Actually, moving it away was for the best. Later, when he truly met Secretary Gao Yuliang, who came from Handong University, he wouldn't have to call him Teacher Gao.

The two walked and chatted, discussing gossip from the grassroots level.

On one side was the grassroots of Jinghai, and on the other, the grassroots of Handong Province. They talked and laughed, enjoying each other's company.

When they parted ways, Director Qi Tongwei showed a bit of genuine emotion and squeezed Zhao Yang's hand firmly: "When we have the chance, we must have a good long talk. Tomorrow, are you free tomorrow?"

Zhao Yang gave a wry smile: "I have to catch a flight back tomorrow morning. This morning, Prosecutor Qin from Shanghai called me personally to tell me to return, so it will have to be next time. If I have the chance to go to Handong Province, I will definitely contact you."

"Alright, it's a deal. If I go to Shanghai, I will definitely contact you."

"No need for formalities. When you get to Shanghai, I'll treat you to some local cuisine."

After saying goodbye to Director Qi Tongwei, Zhao Yang composed himself and then drew a prize.

[Ding! The host has randomly selected the skill — Foreign Language]

[Skill: Foreign Language Rank +1]

[Foreign Language: Rank 3]

Zhao Yang felt an itch in his brain, and he gained another Foreign Language — Japanese.

Fine, more useless knowledge added.

A dozen years ago, it would have been very useful.

But now, if you're going to do something, do it for real. What's the use of this language?

He composed himself, picked up his phone, and flipped to Lu Yike's number.

His finger hovered over the dial button for a moment, but in the end, he scrolled to Gao Qiqiang's name and dialed: "Hello, Lao Gao."

Gao Qiqiang's respectful voice came through the receiver: "Boss, what are your instructions?"

"You're in the capital, right?" Zhao Yang asked.

"I'm landing in the capital tonight."

Zhao Yang pondered for a moment and said: "The Ministry of Public Security is holding an awards ceremony. There is a Deputy Director from Handong Province there named Director Qi Tongwei. He graduated from Handong University of Political Science and Law and is considered an alumnus of mine; we get along well."

"Use the pretext of Hongdou Technology conducting research on the usage of police terminals to arrange things starting from the Ministry, and take the opportunity to make contact with him."

"No problem. Boss, to what extent do I need to interact with Director Qi Tongwei?"

Zhao Yang thought for a moment and said: "As far as I know, Director Qi's relationship with his wife isn't very harmonious, and the issue seems to stem from the next generation."

"See if you can help him in this regard. If he has a child, the couple will both have something to focus on, and the family will be more harmonious."

"Director Qi's personal integrity is actually quite good; you can maintain a personal friendship with him, but absolutely do not involve any financial interests."

"The issue with the next generation… is it the husband's problem or the wife's?"

"The wife's."

"I understand. Then let's choose Eastern Europe for surrogacy; the channels there are more controllable."

Gao Qiqiang was silent for a few seconds, then added: "Boss, what do you think if I orchestrate a project for a police cooperation inspection tour to Europe?"

"Nominally, let the Ministry of Public Security help us promote police terminals, and while we're at it, we can expand Hongdou's overseas market. It kills two birds with one stone."

Zhao Yang couldn't help but laugh: "As expected of someone surnamed Gao, this method is high-level. Let's do it."

The two chatted for a few more sentences before hanging up.

Zhao Yang was truly impressed by Gao Qiqiang.

Lao Gao was like he had unlocked a cheat code; nothing seemed difficult when it came out of his mouth.

There were some departments in the higher-ups that even Zhao Yang might not be able to find a way into, but Lao Gao could somehow connect with them through some unbelievable routes.

Thinking about Gao Qiqiang traveling the world carefree, while he himself had to miserably return to Shanghai tomorrow, Zhao Yang secretly vowed: In future Transmigrations, he would rather die than be an official again!

He composed his mood and dialed Bai Xiaohe's number: "Xiaohe, what are you doing?"

"Doing experiments in the lab." Bai Xiaohe's voice came over the phone.

"An antiviral drug, it's quite effective against respiratory viruses, especially suitable for children and adolescents. By the way, it uses what we discussed last time…"

"Ahem, Xiaohe, I'm in the capital." Zhao Yang quickly stopped her long-winded explanation. If he didn't interrupt, she could recite an entire thesis.

Sure enough, Bai Xiaohe stopped the academic discussion and said with surprise: "Ah, when did you arrive? Why didn't you let me know?"

"I was called over temporarily to provide training, for seven consecutive days, and it just finished today."

"Then how many days can you stay?"

"I can stay for about another fourteen hours." Zhao Yang gave a wry smile.

"I was supposed to have a day off tomorrow, but this morning, they made me rush back to Shanghai for a meeting."

"Then I'll tell my parents to prepare dinner for you."

"Forget it." Zhao Yang smiled.

"With so little time, it's better if we spend more time together. You buy some food, and I'll come straight to your dormitory."

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

After hanging up, Zhao Yang returned calls to several friends who had sent invitations to the Third Institute, telling them he was too tired these days and had to catch a flight back to Shanghai tomorrow, so they would have to meet next time.

Afterward, he took a taxi straight to Bai Xiaohe's dormitory at the Xiaohe Pharmaceutical Company.

On the way, he didn't forget to buy a large bouquet of colorful flowers — the more mixed the colors, the more Bai Xiaohe liked them.

Before he could knock, Bai Xiaohe opened the door.

She was wearing simple casual clothes, looking fresh and moving.

Zhao Yang pushed the flowers in front of her: "Do you like them?"

"So beautiful! Thank you!" Bai Xiaohe smiled and took the flowers.

Zhao Yang scooped her up with both hands: "Let me check your weight and see if you've been eating properly."

Bai Xiaohe blushed: "Don't worry, I've gained a pound this month."

"Oh?" Zhao Yang looked suspicious. "I can't tell, I have to check."

While speaking, he placed her on the bed and reached towards her waist.

Bai Xiaohe's body trembled: "It tickles… don't tickle… haha… the flowers are going to fall."

Zhao Yang took the flowers and casually placed them on the small table nearby: "Don't move, let me check properly."

"Are you not going to eat?"

"I'll eat the dish that is Xiaohe first."

"Mmm… yeah…"

While Zhao Yang and Bai Xiaohe were being intimate, Director Qi Tongwei was having a small gathering with Hou Liangping and his wife at a roast duck restaurant.

Hou Liangping was in high spirits.

After marrying Zhong Xiaoai and becoming the son-in-law of the Zhong family, his career had been smooth sailing, and everything at work was going well.

Even if some mistakes occurred, he could get the leaders' understanding.

He raised his glass and clinked it with Director Qi Tongwei: "Senior Brother, when did you arrive in the capital?"

"I arrived a week ago," Director Qi Tongwei said. "I first attended training at the Ministry."

Hou Liangping was stunned: "What training?"

"Advanced usage training for the 'Cross-Regional Crime Identification and Early Warning System'." Director Qi Tongwei smiled.

"This System is the core of the Joint Laboratory of Intelligent Investigation. The laboratory is in the capital; you didn't know?"

Hou Liangping shook his head: "I really don't know much about it. After all, I'm in the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and I don't need that stuff."

"I do know about that laboratory," Zhong Xiaoai said.

"A few years ago, when that laboratory was recruiting, I even considered it. But my dad said that the requirements for computer skills there were too high and I wasn't a good fit, so I didn't apply."

Director Qi Tongwei nodded in deep agreement: "Sister-in-law, you are right."

"That laboratory works on the world's most Advanced computer algorithms. It has already helped our provincial department solve two major cases before. Plus, after this training, I am truly convinced."

"You might not know yet, but the lead lecturer for this training is the founder of this System, Zhao Yang."

"Ahem." Hearing this name, Zhong Xiaoai choked on her drink.

She quickly picked up a tissue to wipe her mouth and said: "Excuse me."

Hou Liangping was stunned for a moment: "Senior Brother, is this Zhao Yang you're talking about the anti-gang hero from Jinghai back then?"

Before Director Qi Tongwei could answer, Zhong Xiaoai interjected: "How is that possible? That Zhao Yang was just a grassroots criminal police officer, while the Zhao Yang Senior Brother is talking about is a computer expert."

Director Qi Tongwei chuckled: "Sister-in-law, you are mistaken about that. It's the same person."

"Ah? Ho… how could it be the same person?" Zhong Xiaoai was stunned.

Was it really Zhao Yang? Her White Moonlight…