Name: My father is Zhao Dehan, and I hope he will become a dragon!

After leaving Li Dakang's office, Zhao Dehan did not return to his own office.

He walked straight through the corridor and pushed open the frosted glass door to the press office. Inside, someone was laughing, but the laughter stopped abruptly.

He placed a piece of paper on the desk closest to the door—it was unsigned, without an official header, and only had a few lines of Song typeface printed on it:

Notice on Launching a Special Compliance Verification of the Guangmingfeng Project (Draft for Public Comment)

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This verification was jointly conducted by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, the Provincial Department of Finance, the Provincial Audit Department, and the Provincial Department of Land and Resources, with Comrade Zhao Dehan in overall charge.

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Key areas of investigation include: the legality of the land transfer procedures, the compliance of the financing chain, and the fairness of asset disposal—especially clarifying how the ownership of the original site of the Dafeng Factory, a piece of land worth one billion yuan, was transferred and included in the accounts of the Shanshui Group.

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Verification period: until the facts are ascertained.

No one spoke.

Zhao Dehan picked up the half-full cup of cold tea on the table, took a sip, and his Adam's apple bobbed. "Add one more thing—'I heard that Shanshui Group is currently undergoing an overseas restructuring? Even better, investigate that too.'"

In short, this matter is going to escalate.

Investigate thoroughly.

The goal was simple: to instill fear in the Shanshui Group.

It's not just the land at Guangming Peak that's going to have problems; if the investigation goes to the bottom, Shanshui Group will also be in trouble.

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In the tea room of Shanshui Manor, the charcoal fire was burning brightly.

When Gao Xiaoqin pushed open the door, her high heels clicked on the wooden floor, each step more urgent than the last.

Qi Tongwei has arrived.

"Zhao Dehan has made his statement."

Gao Xiaoqin's voice tightened, "They said they would investigate Guangmingfeng, Dafeng Factory, Shanshui Group—even Jinghai Shell Company was named."

Qi Tongwei finally looked up: "Who told you that?"

"The news is out; it says that Governor Zhao, who just arrived, is here to give an explanation to all the people of Handong Province and to the workers of Dafeng Factory!"

Gao Xiaoqin grabbed the teapot on the table, poured half a cup, her hand trembling slightly: "Now the news is out... Zhao Dehan personally instructed, 'We'll investigate until we get to the bottom of this.'"

Qi Tongwei didn't reply, but simply inserted the tea needle into the spout and gently poked it.

With a "poof," a puff of white steam shot out.

He stared at the cloud of fog and suddenly asked, "Has this guy gone mad?"

Gao Xiaoqin said with a wry smile, "Director Qi, do you think it's possible to go and talk to Governor Zhao...?"

Qi Tongwei shook his head: "I went to see him this morning, but he didn't meet with me!"

Gao Xiaoqin gently bit her lower lip: "Director Qi, what do you think... we should think of another way!"

"He's doing all this, and Li Dakang hasn't made a single move?" Qi Tongwei frowned. "Isn't he afraid Zhao Dehan will damage the business environment of Handong Province?"

Gao Xiaoqin pondered for a moment, then said, "Director Qi, I have a feeling that Li Dakang may have reached some kind of agreement with Zhao Dehan!"

Qi Tongwei squinted and asked, "How so?"

"Li Dakang transferred some money from Jingzhou City to Zhao Dehan, and Zhao Dehan first paid out the teachers' and staff's salaries, including two months' back pay!" After a pause, Gao Xiaoqin continued, "In addition, Dafeng Factory also has a relocation plan. I think Zhao Dehan isn't unwilling to discuss it, but rather he's putting pressure on us!"

Qi Tongwei licked his lips and asked, "Where's Zhao Chongming?"

"In Jingzhou," Gao Xiaoqin replied immediately. "I'm staying at the Provincial Party Committee Guesthouse. Yesterday I went to Linhuang District, took a look around, and then came back to the guesthouse!"

Qi Tongwei said, "Zhao Chongming is swaggering around in Jingzhou City, that's quite interesting!"

"Should we contact them?" Gao Xiaoqin asked.

"Make contact!" Qi Tongwei said. "Invite him to the Mountain and Water Manor and see what Zhao Chongming's attitude is!"

"Understood, I'll make the call right away," Gao Xiaoqin said.

Gao Xiaoqin had already gotten her hands on Zhao Chongming's phone number.

Ten minutes later, Gao Xiaoqin said to Qi Tongwei, "Director Qi, General Manager Zhao said that arrangements can be made tonight."

Qi Tongwei hummed in agreement, got up and walked to the window, saying, "Prepare tea. Lao Ban Zhang. Don't burn it, just keep it warm."

Mountain and Water Manor

Zhao Chongming surveyed the entire manor with great interest.

It's a large place, a great place to learn a foreign language.

Qi Tongwei stepped forward with a warm smile: "Young Master Zhao, it's an honor to meet you."

"Director Qi, you're too kind."

Zhao Chongming extended his hand and shook hands with Qi Tongwei.

The legendary Qi Lao Hall is better seen than heard about.

To be honest, I felt some sympathy for this guy while watching the show.

But now...

Zhao Chongming, on the contrary, felt no sympathy.

You, Qi Tongwei, secretly manipulated the Shanshui Group to seize the land of Dafeng Factory, causing 1,365 workers to lose their livelihood and indirectly affecting the basic needs of more than 4,000 people. Is this something a human being would do?

What kind of trash are those from your village who gang-raped someone, and you're still covering for them?

Since you are related to Elder Qi, Elder Qi might be able to take care of you.

If you weren't related to Qi Laoting, even if you saved him, it wouldn't work.

How has the life of the old man who rescued Qi Laoting from the drug dealers changed?

Nothing has changed, has it?

Don't take Qi Laoting for a good person; you're most likely not his relative.

What?

You're saying my dad was also a corrupt official?

How can they be the same?

Zhao Chongming's inner thoughts were not revealed on his face at all. He smiled warmly and said, "I heard that the tea here is even harder to drink than the tea from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Qi Tongwei was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Good! That's great!"

The two sat down.

The tea is brewed; the amber-colored liquor is clear and bright, with a thin layer of oil floating on top.

Qi Tongwei personally poured a full glass and pushed it over: "Try it. It's from last year's spring harvest, and the warehouse hasn't been touched."

Zhao Chongming picked up the glass, but didn't drink it; he just brought it close to his nose and smelled it: "It smells good!"

Then, Zhao Chongming took a small sip.

Qi Tongwei smiled slightly: "Try it, the food here is absolutely superb!"

"certainly!"

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

While we were at it, we also got to experience everything we wanted to do at the Mountain and Water Manor.

No one mentioned Zhao Dehan.

Finally, there was a tea room.

Quiet and simple in decoration.

The meaning here is simple: recording is impossible.

Qi Tongwei poured Zhao Chongming another cup of tea.

Zhao Chongming put down his cup and looked up: "Director Qi, may I ask why you invited me here?"

Qi Tongwei smiled and said calmly, "Mr. Zhao, there might be a misunderstanding between Shanshui Group and your father. We hope we can clear this up!"

Gao Xiaoqin chimed in, "Mr. Zhao, our Shanshui Group is operating legally and compliantly. This land belonging to Dafeng Factory should rightfully belong to us. With your father's obstruction, alas, we can't do this business!"

"Exactly!" Qi Tongwei added, "If word gets out, I'm afraid some people will accuse Governor Zhao of damaging the business environment!"

Zhao Chongming smiled and said, "Oh? What my father did... well, I can't really say!"

Gao Xiaoqin said, "Mr. Zhao, do you think you should talk to your father? The Guangming Peak project can't be stopped. This is for the sake of Jingzhou's economic development. Tell me, what will other investors think if we keep putting our Shanshui Group through this unnecessary trouble?"

"Actually, the workers at Dafeng Factory are also in a terrible situation!"

Zhao Chongming sighed and slowly said, "The resettlement allowance... we haven't received it, and we've lost our jobs. My father is so worried; he can't sleep at night!"