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

Chen Jianguo was cornered by those words.

It's perfectly legitimate for Yi Xuexi to use rules and responsibilities as justification.

If he were to refuse outright in public, it would only make it seem like there was something wrong with Suda New Town, and would give Chung Ho-ping leverage against him.

Chen Jianguo stared intently at Yi Xuexi.

Yi Xuexi met his gaze without backing down.

The air between the two seemed to be about to burst into flames.

A full ten seconds passed.

Chen Jianguo abruptly withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the director of the government office.

"Didn't you hear what Vice Mayor Yi said?"

Chen Jianguo practically forced these words out through gritted teeth.

"Organize the documents and send them to him!"

"Make him investigate thoroughly! Investigate carefully!"

After saying that...

Chen Jianguo suddenly stood up.

The chair legs scraped against the floor with a harsh, screeching sound.

"Meeting adjourned!"

Chen Jianguo grabbed the teacup on the table and strode out of the conference room without looking back.

……

A few minutes later.

The door to the municipal party secretary's office was suddenly pushed open.

"Bang!"

The solid wood door slammed heavily against the damper on the wall with a dull thud.

Chen Jianguo strode back to his desk and slammed the celadon teacup he was holding onto the surface.

Tea splashed everywhere, wetting several documents awaiting review.

The secretary following behind was so frightened that she trembled and quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe the water stains.

Several of Chen Jianguo's close associates, including standing committee members and vice mayors, followed him in.

Looking at the mess, the group exchanged glances, none of them daring to be the first to cause trouble.

Chen Jianguo loosened his tie, his chest heaving violently.

"You shameless bastard!"

He kicked the leather sofa next to the desk.

"So what if he's easy to learn?"

"After spending a few years holed up in that poor, remote place in Jinshan County, he really thinks he's Bao Zheng (a legendary upright official)!"

"You came all the way to Jingzhou to try and sow discord between me!"

Chen Jianguo paced back and forth in his office with his hands on his hips.

The vice mayor in charge of commerce cautiously took a step forward.

"Secretary Chen, it's obvious that Yi Xuexi came with a mission."

"He wants the information on Suda New City, he definitely wants to find fault with it so he can pass the buck to Governor Chung."

"We can't just let him do whatever he wants."

Another confidant echoed this sentiment.

"Yes, Secretary Chen."

"Should I talk to the government office about it?"

"This information is so vast, we can easily find an excuse to delay it for ten days or half a month."

"Or just give him a partial copy, extract the core data, and see what he can figure out!"

Chen Jianguo stopped and coldly swept his gaze over the people who had come up with the idea.

Liang Qunfeng's instructions over the phone flashed through his mind.

"Treat him according to normal procedures, and don't deliberately cause him trouble."

Liang Qunfeng's words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing most of Chen Jianguo's anger.

He walked to his desk, took out a tissue, and wiped the tea off the back of his hand.

"idiot!"

Chen Jianguo threw the tissue into the trash can.

"You think Chung Heping is a pushover?"

"Yi Xuexi dared to ask for materials in public at the meeting today because it knew we wouldn't dare to stop it!"

"Go and collect the documents now, and this matter will be reported to the provincial party committee headquarters tomorrow!"

Chen Jianguo sneered.

"Then, Chung Heping will have an excuse to directly send a provincial government investigation team down to investigate!"

"Are you all complaining that Jingzhou is too peaceful right now?!"

Several close associates lowered their heads in dismay after being scolded, not daring to utter a sound.

Chen Jianguo took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"Notify the government office."

"Make copies of all the original files, approval documents, and meeting minutes of Suda New City without missing a single one."

"Before leaving get off work in the afternoon, neatly arrange them on the easy-to-learn desk!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Chen Jianguo's eyes.

"Li Dakang personally oversaw the Suda New City project, and the procedures were completed flawlessly."

"I refuse to believe that Yi Xuexi can find fault with something!"

"Let him look at it first, and see what he can figure out!"

……

the other side.

Outside the meeting room of the Kyoto City Hall.

Yi Xuexi was carrying his worn-out black briefcase, preparing to walk towards his office.

"Old Yi!"

A familiar voice came from behind me.

Yi Xuexi stopped and turned around.

Li Dakang walked over quickly, a wry smile on his face.

"You stubborn mule, your temper hasn't changed at all."

Li Dakang walked up to Yi Xuexi, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and handed one to him.

Yi Xuexi waved his hand, refusing the cigarette.

"I quit smoking because it makes me cough."

Li Dakang didn't force him, lit a cigarette himself, and took a deep drag.

"You really made Secretary Chen furious in the meeting room just now."

"You've only been here a day and you've already flipped the table and demanded documents? You're incredibly audacious."

Yi Xuexi looked directly into Li Dakang's eyes.

"Dakang, you know my character from when we were working together in Jinshan County."

I'm addressing the issue, not the person.

"Since I'm in charge of urban construction, I have to be well aware of the scale of such a large project as Suda New City."

Yi Xuexi added in a sincere tone.

"You were the one who spearheaded this project, and your public criticism at the meeting today has certainly put you in an awkward position."

I apologize to you.

Li Dakang waved the cigarette between his fingers.

"Why are you apologizing to me?"

"I'm overjoyed that you've come to Jingzhou."

"I personally oversaw all the procedures for Suda New City, and every document can withstand scrutiny."

Li Dakang exhaled a puff of smoke, his eyes becoming somewhat complicated.

"You can investigate all you want, I, Li Dakang, will absolutely not stop you."

"But Lao Yi, I have to remind you of something."

"The water in Jingzhou is much deeper than that in Jinshan County."

"Chen Jianguo is now the municipal party secretary and also a member of the provincial party committee standing committee."

"You embarrassed him today, and his men will definitely not let this go."

"In your daily work from now on, I'll definitely make things difficult for you and trip you up."

After listening, Yi Xuexi suddenly laughed.

He patted the briefcase in his hand.

"Dakang, do you think I'm afraid of being retaliated against?"

"I've worked at the grassroots level for so many years, what kind of cold bench haven't I endured?"

"They can try to trip us up all they want, as long as they don't gamble with the interests of ordinary people."

Looking at his weathered old comrade-in-arms, Li Dakang felt a surge of respect.

Easy Learning remains the same Easy Learning.

I'd rather break than bend.

"OK."

Li Dakang stubbed out the remaining half of his cigarette on the nearby trash can.

"Since you already know what's going on, I won't say anything more."

"If you encounter any obstacles at work that you can't overcome, or if there's anything you don't understand, please let me know."

Li Dakang patted Yi Xuexi on the shoulder.

"Come find me anytime."

Yi Xuexi nodded solemnly.

"it is good."

The two exchanged a smile and then turned and walked toward their respective office buildings.