"Xiao Lin, come over here!"
Gao Yuliang was the first to spot Chen Lin. A genuine smile immediately filled his clouded old eyes, and he beckoned him over.
The moment he spoke, everyone present turned to look.
When they saw Elder Gao treating a casually dressed young man who looked barely over twenty with such warmth, surprise flickered in the eyes of many officials who did not know Chen Lin.
Smiling, Chen Lin walked over at an unhurried pace.
"Elder Gao, Elder Ji, good to see you, everyone."
He greeted them all politely, neither servile nor arrogant.
"Haha, glad you're here, Xiao Chen!" Gao Yuliang happily patted his shoulder, then turned slightly and said in a solemn tone, "Come, let me introduce you."
He pointed to the distinguished-looking man beside him, whose bearing was composed and steady, a touch of pride on his face.
"Tongwei, this is the young man I'm always telling you about. Chen Lin-Xiao Chen."
"Xiao Chen, this is my student, Qi Tongwei."
Qi Tongwei!
Surprise appeared on Chen Lin's face at the name.
How could he possibly not have heard of him?
He was a legendary narcotics officer who had infiltrated a drug den alone, survived three gunshot wounds by the skin of his teeth, and personally dismantled several massive drug trafficking syndicates after his return.
Now, he held the posts of vice governor and head of the provincial public security department.
A true provincial power broker, with authority over public security and stability across an entire province!
Thoughts raced through Chen Lin's mind, but his expression showed just the right amount of respect as he offered his hand.
"Hello, Vice Governor Qi. I've heard so much about you!"
Qi Tongwei's gaze settled on him. There was something unusual in his eyes-a mixture of scrutiny, curiosity,