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

A warm feeling welled up in Liang Cheng's heart.

This is what a real father is like.

They don't need to ask you why you're doing this, or know how ambitious your business plan is.

All you need to know is what kind of support you need.

Liang Cheng straightened his back.

He met his father's stern gaze and nodded heavily.

"Dad, don't worry."

"Save your face for dealing with Zhong Heping and his ilk."

Liang Cheng's eyes blazed with intense confidence, his entire being radiating an aura of sharp charisma.

"For such a small business matter, I don't need to trouble you with such a huge task."

"Within a few months, I will make Crescent Lake mineral water occupy 80% of the market share in Handong Province."

Looking at his son's sharp and imposing appearance, Liang Qunfeng smiled with satisfaction.

He placed the teacup back on the coffee table, making a crisp clinking sound.

"good!"

"That's backbone!"

Liang Qunfeng leaned back on the sofa, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"Since you don't need me to worry about this, let's get down to business."

Liang Cheng immediately stopped smiling and sat up straight.

He knew that what his father was about to say would definitely involve the most crucial power struggle in Handong Province.

"Secretary Lu spoke with me today."

Liang Qunfeng lowered his voice, his tone very serious.

"The mayor of Kyoto is retiring in two months."

"Secretary Lu means that we can't wait until the current mayor leaves before we start looking for someone."

"We must finalize the order in advance."

Liang Cheng's eyes narrowed.

Mayor of Kyoto.

This is one of the most central and powerful locations in Handong Province.

Party Secretary Chen Jianguo is in charge of setting the direction, while the mayor is in charge of implementation.

Whoever wins the mayoral position will essentially control Jingzhou's finances and project approval authority.

"What does Secretary Lu mean?"

Liang Cheng asked in a deep voice.

"Three." Liang Qunfeng held up three fingers.

"Secretary Lu asked me to come up with a list of three suitable candidates as soon as possible."

"Only by making a sufficient list of candidates will we have a hand to play when Chung Heping nominates people at the Standing Committee meeting."

Liang Cheng quickly went through the list of existing department-level officials in Handong Province in his mind.

"Dad, do you have any suitable candidates in mind?"

Liang Cheng looked into his father's eyes.

Liang Qunfeng shook his head helplessly.

He picked up the slightly cooled tea and took a sip, his brows furrowing tightly.

"It's difficult."

"I reviewed all the cadres in the province who met the required rank."

"Those who are capable but lack experience in governing a prefecture-level city cannot manage a large area like Jingzhou."

"They have the qualifications, but they're not quite ready for economic development."

Liang Qunfeng sighed, his tone revealing a hint of frustration.

"There are a few people who are barely usable, but they all got too close to Zhao Lichun back then."

"Bringing them up now is tantamount to handing a knife to Chung Heping."

After listening, Liang Cheng nodded in deep agreement.

The political climate in Handong Province was severely damaged during Zhao Lichun's era.

It's a time of transition, a period when there's a shortage of skilled workers.

Finding someone who is clean-cut, highly capable, and can command respect is harder than climbing to heaven.

"Dad, if all else fails, promoting some neutral officials would also be an option."

Liang Cheng tapped his knee lightly with his fingers, quickly analyzing the situation.

"As long as they are not Zhao Lichun's former associates, and as long as they did not intentionally side with Zhong Heping."

"Anyone who can get things done, even if they have a tough personality, like Yi Xuexi, is worth considering."

Liang Cheng looked at his father.

"The position of mayor of Jingzhou is too important. We would rather give it to a neutral party than let Zhong Heping's people get their hands on it."

Liang Qunfeng looked at his son, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Liang Cheng's political acumen is becoming increasingly acute.

But what he said next shocked Liang Cheng.

Liang Qunfeng leaned forward, his voice extremely low, as if afraid of disturbing the dust in the air.

"What Secretary Lu means is..."

"If we really can't find a suitable candidate, we'll replace Gao Yuliang."

Liang Cheng suddenly raised his head.

He stared into his father's eyes, trying to make sure he hadn't misheard.

"Gao Yuliang?"

Liang Cheng's voice unconsciously rose a few decibels, but he then forcibly suppressed it.

"He's only been the Director of the Public Security Bureau for a short time!"

"The situation at the Public Security Bureau has only just stabilized. What will the subordinates think if we transfer him now?"

Liang Cheng's mind raced as he quickly analyzed the chain reaction brought about by this risky move.

Gao Yuliang is the sharpest knife in the political and legal system of the Lu-Liang Alliance.

It took a lot of effort to push him to the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau, completely severing Zhao Lichun and Zhong Heping's tentacles in the public security system.

Are they going to transfer him to be the mayor of Jingzhou?

Liang Qunfeng looked at his son's appearance and was not surprised.

When he first heard Lu Kangcheng propose this plan, his reaction was exactly the same as Liang Cheng's.

"That's what I asked Secretary Lu at the time."

Liang Qunfeng sighed, his tone becoming very serious.

"But Secretary Lu did some calculations for me."

Liang Qunfeng held up one finger.

"The position of Director of the Public Security Bureau is indeed important; it's like holding the knife."

"But the position of mayor of Jingzhou is more important than that of the director of the Public Security Bureau!"

Liang Qunfeng's eyes became extremely deep.

"Jingzhou is the capital of Handong Province and the engine of the province's economy."

"The municipal party secretary is in charge of personnel and direction, while the mayor is in charge of the purse strings and project approvals."

"If the mayoral position is taken by Chung Heping's people, Chen Jianguo will be completely sidelined in Jingzhou."

"At that time, Zhong Heping will be able to use the mayor of Jingzhou to directly intervene in the economic lifeline of Handong Province!"

Liang Qunfeng slammed his hand on the coffee table, making the teacups vibrate.

"Replacing the head of the Public Security Bureau will at most slow down the progress of the work."

"But if we lose the mayor of Jingzhou, half of our foundation in Handong Province will be destroyed!"

Liang Cheng took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

He had to admit it.

Lu Kangcheng has an extremely sharp political acumen.

On the chessboard of power struggles, nothing is irreplaceable.

In order to protect Jingzhou, this core large-scale development.

Even the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau must be offered up for trade.

"Secretary Lu has truly great courage."

Liang Cheng couldn't help but sigh.

He really hadn't expected it.

Lu Kangcheng's evaluation of Gao Yuliang was so high that he was even willing to hand over such an important position as mayor of Jingzhou to him.

"Gao Yuliang has worked in Lüzhou and has extensive experience in governing prefectures and cities."

"He's a master at managing the economy, and he's also quite ruthless in politics."

Liang Cheng tapped his fingers on the sofa armrest, his mind racing as he analyzed the situation.

"If he were to become the mayor of Jingzhou, working in conjunction with Chen Jianguo, he could definitely make Jingzhou an impregnable city."

"Even if Zhong Heping had extraordinary abilities, he couldn't possibly plant a needle in Jingzhou!"

Liang Cheng raised his head and looked at his father.

"Dad, this plan is definitely feasible."

"Gao Yuliang's abilities are fully qualified for the position of mayor of Jingzhou City."

Liang Qunfeng nodded in agreement.

But then he frowned.

"It's feasible, but it's ultimately a risky last-ditch effort."

"Secretary Lu doesn't want to use Gao Yuliang unless absolutely necessary."

"After all, he has a very important role in the Public Security Bureau."