Title: Reborn in Handong, Starting with an Investment in Gao Yuliang

Chung Heping stopped there and did not delve deeper into Zhao Lichun's issues.

He suddenly stood up.

His tall figure cast a shadow in the office.

"Comrades."

Zhong Heping looked down at everyone.

"Although I just arrived in Handong today to take up my post."

"But there are countless tasks to be done in Handong, and we cannot afford to delay even for a moment."

Zhong Heping straightened the hem of his suit jacket.

"As the governor and deputy secretary of the provincial party committee of Handong Province."

"I formally propose this to Secretary Lu."

"Convene an enlarged meeting of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee immediately."

Zhong Heping's gaze swept over everyone, as sharp as a tangible blade.

"I have some ideas for the future development of Handong."

"We need to give a comprehensive explanation to all the Standing Committee members as soon as possible."

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

The spacious office was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Liang Qunfeng's eyes widened, and a layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.

The other standing committee members looked at each other, completely taken aback by Zhong Heping's unconventional actions.

Everyone knows that Chung Heping is a decisive and efficient person.

I also guessed that he would definitely make some big moves after taking office.

But no one expected that he would be in such a hurry!

They're not even willing to wait half a day!

The moment they met, it was a checkmate!

This is a move to forcibly seize control of the entire Handong region!

All eyes instantly turned to Lu Kangcheng.

Lu Kangcheng sat in the main seat, his smile completely gone.

He stared intently at Zhong Heping.

Their gazes clashed intensely in the air, as if sparks were about to fly.

Lu Kangcheng knew this very well.

Zhong Heping is forcing his way out.

If he refuses to convene a standing committee meeting, it will make him appear guilty as the top leader, or even as a way of suppressing the newly appointed provincial governor.

If he agrees to hold the meeting.

That would be tantamount to handing over the leadership of the Standing Committee to Chung Hop-ping.

Let Zhong Heping ignite the first fire in front of cadres across the province.

Lu Kangcheng clenched his back teeth.

A few seconds later.

He suddenly let out a cold laugh.

"it is good."

Lu Kangcheng nodded heavily.

"Comrade Heping is decisive and efficient; this is a blessing for us cadres in Handong."

Lu Kangcheng turned to look at the secretary standing at the door.

"Immediately notify all provincial party committee standing committee members who are at home."

"A meeting will be held in the first conference room of the provincial party committee in half an hour."

"Just say that Governor Chung has important work to assign!"

The secretary quickly nodded in agreement, turned around, and ran out.

Zhong Heping looked at Lu Kangcheng with a faint smile on his face.

"Thank you for your support, Secretary Lu."

Zhong Heping turned around and strode towards the door.

"I'll go back to my office to prepare some materials. See you in half an hour."

After saying that, Zhong Heping pushed open the door and left the secretary's office without looking back.

……

With Zhong Heping's departure.

The oppressive atmosphere in the office did not ease.

Instead, it became even more somber.

The standing committee members exchanged glances, none of them daring to provoke Lu Kangcheng at this moment.

They all made excuses to leave.

Lu Kangcheng didn't try to stop him, he just waved his hand impatiently.

Less than two minutes.

Only three people remained in the spacious office.

Lu Kangcheng, Liang Qunfeng.

And Shen Zhongxing, Minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee.

Shen Zhongxing was a trusted confidant of Lu Kangcheng, whom he had personally promoted.

Liang Qunfeng is Lu Kangcheng's most trusted ally recently.

These two are Lu Kangcheng's absolute base in Handong.

"Bang!"

Lu Kangcheng slammed his hand on the mahogany coffee table.

The teacup was jolted and jumped up, spilling tea all over the floor.

Lu Kangcheng's dignified face was now filled with terrifying rage.

"This is outrageous!"

Lu Kangcheng's chest heaved violently.

"Who does Zhong Heping think he is!"

"On his very first day in Handong, before he'd even warmed his seat, he dared to jump out and give orders!"

"Does he even respect me as the provincial party secretary anymore?!"

Shen Zhongxing sat beside him, his face also extremely grim.

He rubbed his thighs vigorously, his face full of resentment.

"Secretary Lu, Zhong Heping is really pushing his luck!"

Shen Zhongxing lowered his voice, his tone revealing a ruthless edge.

"His words just now were clearly a show of defiance against you."

"First, they feigned agreement with your punishment of Zhao Lichun."

"Then they immediately turned the tables and demanded that the Standing Committee be convened at once."

Shen Zhongxing snorted coldly.

"I guarantee he'll use this as an excuse to make a scene at the Standing Committee meeting later!"

"He's definitely going to use Zhao Lichun's case to his advantage!"

Liang Qunfeng sat on a single sofa to the side.

He was not as emotional as Shen Zhongxing.

But his face was equally horribly gloomy.

Liang Qunfeng's brain was working at lightning speed.

He was repeatedly pondering every word Zhong Heping had just said.

"Minister ZTE is right."

Liang Qunfeng raised his head and looked at Lu Kangcheng with a deep gaze.

"Chung Heping definitely came prepared."

"He deliberately mentioned Zhao Lichun's name just now, but only touched on it superficially."

"This is clearly a smokescreen."

Liang Qunfeng took a deep breath, his brows furrowed tightly.

"Secretary Lu, we did make a fatal mistake in Zhao Lichun's case."

These words were spoken.

Lu Kangcheng and Shen Zhongxing both looked at Liang Qunfeng.

"What mistake?"

Lu Kangcheng asked, barely suppressing his anger.

Liang Qunfeng crossed his hands, his fingers twisting tightly together.

"With Zhao Lichun suspended from his post, we have indeed eliminated a major threat."

"This also cleared the way for Gao Yuliang to take over the Public Security Bureau."

"But the problem is, to this day, we still don't have conclusive evidence that Zhao Lichun was directly involved in corruption!"

Liang Qunfeng's voice became heavy.

"We have thoroughly investigated Zhao Ruilong's shady dealings in Lüzhou and Jingzhou."

"Liang Cheng also obtained irrefutable evidence of the pollution of Crescent Lake."

"But Zhao Ruilong, that little bastard, is very stubborn; he took all the blame himself."

Liang Qunfeng shook his head, his face full of helplessness.

"He didn't implicate Zhao Lichun at all."

"From a legal perspective, Zhao Lichun's most serious offense is dereliction of duty due to lax supervision."

"This kind of charge is simply insufficient to completely condemn a vice-ministerial level official!"

Lu Kangcheng's face turned pale instantly.

He suddenly realized what Liang Qunfeng meant.

"Are you saying that Chung Heping is going to use the excuse of insufficient evidence to forcibly exonerate Zhao Lichun?"

Lu Kangcheng's voice was filled with deep apprehension.

Liang Qunfeng nodded heavily.

"Very likely."

"Zhao Lichun is currently suspended from his duties, and his case is hanging in the air."

"This was originally our strategy to deliberately delay and purge the Zhao family's influence."

"But now, this strategy has become a knife in Zhong Heping's hand."

Liang Qunfeng stood up and paced back and forth in the office.

"Chung Ho-ping will definitely raise the issue of procedural justice at the Standing Committee meeting in his capacity as governor."

"He will demand that the Discipline Inspection Commission immediately produce evidence of Zhao Lichun's crimes."

"If we cannot produce conclusive evidence, he will naturally propose to reinstate Zhao Lichun to his position."

Liang Qunfeng stopped and looked directly into Lu Kangcheng's eyes.

"Secretary Lu, once Zhao Lichun is reinstated..."

"He's like a tiger that's been simmering for ages, once it's been released from its cage, it's bound to launch a furious counterattack."

"At that time, Zhong Heping will be able to use Zhao Lichun to completely disrupt the situation in Handong!"