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

Sha Ruijin's Office

After reporting on the progress of finalizing the list of new cadres, Zhao Dehan casually asked, "Secretary Sha, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Nanhu Industrial Zone is being held this afternoon. The project is crucial to the overall revitalization of Guangming District. Would you like to attend and provide guidance?"

Sha Ruijin lowered his gaze: "Oh, this is Chongming Technology, the company we're planning to invest in recently?"

Zhao Dehan nodded slightly: "Yes, we're starting work this afternoon, Secretary Sha, what do you think!"

Sha Ruijin said calmly, "I have plans for the afternoon, so I won't go. You guys hurry up and make sure the project is compliant, efficient, and transparent."

Zhao Dehan smiled and said, "Secretary Sha, please rest assured!"

Sha Ruijin paused, then finally raised his gaze, giving Zhao Dehan a meaningful look: "Nanhu is not your Chongming Science and Technology's testing ground, but a breakthrough for Handong's economy. If it succeeds, it will be a credit to the entire province; if problems arise..."

He didn't finish speaking, but Zhao Dehan clearly understood the weight of his words.

Zhao Dehan nodded: "Understood, I will keep a close eye on it."

Meanwhile, Li Dakang, beaming, exclaimed, "Secretary Sha! I believe Chongming Technology will be fine. I'm confident their new phones will definitely bring new economic growth!"

What others didn't know was that Li Dakang had personally seen the new smartphone that Zhao Chongming had given him.

He also knew how many jobs he could create, which he considered a tremendous achievement.

Sha Ruijin said "Oh," and Li Dakang continued, "This is Jingzhou's number one project this year, I must be there!"

He turned to Zhao Dehan and smiled, "Comrade Dehan, I'll arrange the car. Let's go together!"

Before Sha Ruijin could respond, Liu Guoquan chuckled and said, "I'm also in charge of the economy. I'd like to see such a big thing. If Nanhu is completed, then my old bones won't have been wasted in guarding Handong for thirty years."

Sha Ruijin nodded slightly, but his expression changed subtly.

The situation is getting a bit out of control.

Li Dakang doesn't seem to be that obedient.

I've already made it clear I'm not going, but this guy still wants to go?

Li Dakang didn't quite understand what the leader meant.

No, it's impossible that I didn't figure it out.

Then, it means going against one's own wishes.

No way!

Sha Ruijin's meaning is quite clear.

I'm not satisfied with Zhao Dehan's small hill.

I'm busy dealing with the Han University gang and the secretariat, and you're quietly setting up the Zhao family gang right under my nose. What's the meaning of this?

This is a warning to Zhao Dehan.

Find out who is the real leader of Handong.

However, something is not right.

It's one thing for Governor Liu to go, but why does Li Dakang have to go too?

What does that mean?

Sha Ruijin couldn't help but glance back and forth between Zhao Dehan and Li Dakang out of the corner of his eye.

Did the two of them have some kind of secret deal?

In fact, firstly, Zhao Dehan gave Li Dakang face in the matter of Ouyang Jing. Otherwise, if Ouyang Jing's bribery during their marriage had been exposed, Li Dakang's political future would have been ruined, or at least half of it would have been destroyed.

Secondly, for Li Dakang, political achievements were the top priority. He prioritized his own political future, and only secondarily did he consider flattering his superiors.

One should not jeopardize one's political future by trying to flatter superiors.

Zhao Lichun promoted Li Dakang, but what was the result?

When Zhao Ruilong wanted to build a food city in Lüzhou, Li Dakang disagreed.

They would rather offend their superiors than jeopardize their political future.

What kindness have you, Sha Ruijin, shown me, Li Dakang?

I can flatter you, but I can't gamble with my political future.

Li Dakang knew all too well what the Nanhu Agricultural Park represented in the future.

You, Sha Ruijin, can act impulsively and give Zhao Dehan a warning, but I, Li Dakang, cannot.

Gao Yuliang immediately sensed the different political implications involved.

At that moment, Gao Yuliang immediately spoke up: "Secretary Sha, the commencement of construction at Nanhu today is a significant event. I would also like to go and observe and learn from it. This is a remote place, but once completed, I believe it will greatly benefit the economic development of Handong Province!"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the office became subtly tense.

This flaw was deliberately revealed by you, Sha Ruijin.

Gao Yuliang immediately deduced that Sha Ruijin was dissatisfied with Zhao Dehan's forming cliques and colluding with Governor Liu.

Given this, Gao Yuliang wouldn't mind stirring things up.

Sha Ruijin picked up his teacup, blew on it gently, his face expressionless, and simply said, "Oh? Secretary Gao is going too?"

"nature."

Gao Yuliang smiled and said, "Everyone has a responsibility for the development of Handong."

—In just a few minutes, Li Dakang, Liu Guoquan, Zhao Dehan, and Gao Yuliang, the four most powerful figures in Handong, all took the initiative to go to Nanhu.

However, Sha Ruijin, who was the provincial party secretary and the leader of the three-person group, was "excluded".

Although it was Sha Ruijin himself who said he wouldn't go.

They wanted to give Zhao Dehan a warning.

However, the current situation has put Sha Ruijin in an awkward position!

If you don't go, but everyone else does, whose face will be slapped?

Isn't this all because of your, Sha Ruijin's, face?

Ironically, no one asked him "Do you want to come along?"; instead, everyone announced "I'm going."

Who told you to say you weren't going?

Showing off comes at a price.

Sha Ruijin sat in the main seat, his brows slightly furrowed.

Failed.

Li Dakang wanted political achievements;

Liu Guoquan is about to hand over the reins;

Zhao Dehan wanted to establish his authority;

Gao Yuliang wanted to assert his presence, and even seemed to be provoking Zhao Dehan to go against him.

Only Tsar Ryakjin, as the highest decision-maker, became an "outsider".

But he was still Sha Ruijin after all.

After a moment of silence, he put down his teacup, a slight smile appearing on his lips:

"Okay, everyone go."

The soil of Nanhu Lake can bury old grievances, and it should also sprout new seedlings.

You guys go ahead, I just need some peace and quiet.

The four people withdrew one after another.

The smile on Sha Ruijin's face vanished the moment the door closed.

Spring is in full bloom in Nanhu Industrial Zone.

On what was once a barren mudflat, colorful flags now flutter and construction machinery stands in formation like an army.

The foundation stone, tied with red silk, stands majestically with the words "Hannan Donghu High-end Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park" written in gold lettering.

Reporters from provincial and municipal media outlets had already set up their cameras and microphones, with flashes ready to go.

Zhao Chongming, dressed in a dark gray suit without a tie, stood at the entrance to greet them.

Behind him is the huge logo of "Chongming Group"—simple, austere, and futuristic.

At 11:00 AM sharp, four cars drove in one after another.

Li Dakang was the first to get out of the car. He strode forward, grasped Zhao Chongming's hand firmly, and said in a loud voice, "Chongming! Your return has brought a great gift to Jingzhou! Eight thousand jobs, billions in output value—this is true patriotism through industry!"

Zhao Chongming smiled and said, "Secretary Li, you flatter me. I'm just a businessman who wants to do something for my hometown."

Before he finished speaking, Liu Guoquan walked over slowly, supported by his secretary.

He shook Zhao Chongming's hand: "Xiao Zhao, you've done a great job, especially in the technology industry. With overseas returnees like you leading the way, I can see the future of Handong!"

Zhao Chongming bowed: "Governor Liu is too kind; I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Immediately afterwards, Gao Yuliang slowly approached.

His smile was warm, his handshake was firm but not too strong, and his tone was sincere.

"Chongming, your father often spoke of you to me—you have courage, vision, and a strong sense of national responsibility. If Nanhu is completed, it will not only be a glory for the Zhao family, but also a source of pride for Handong."

Zhao Chongming's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes were as cold as a mirror: "Secretary Gao, you flatter me. The project's success is entirely due to the support of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government!"

With the governor, vice governor, and two party secretaries present, Zhao Chongming's presence was on full display, demonstrating the absolute importance that Handong Province attached to him.

Whether Sha Ruijin comes or not is not important.