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

In the provincial party committee's meeting room, the long table was like a mirror, reflecting the cold light from the overhead lamp.

Sha Ruijin sat in the main seat, his hands clasped together, his gaze sweeping over the eleven Standing Committee members present.

The air was heavy, and undercurrents were surging.

"The agenda for today's meeting is clear."

His voice was not loud, but every word was penetrating: "Review the proposal to end Comrade Zhao Dehan's probationary period as vice governor early and to nominate him as executive vice governor and to add him to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee."

As soon as he finished speaking, a slight ripple moved through the room.

In fact, many people are well aware of this.

This was bound to happen sooner or later.

If Zhao Dehan's actions weren't so earth-shattering, it wouldn't be a problem.

The key question is, how is the Nanhu Industrial Park developing now?

It has created a lot of jobs.

How many jobs have been created through the entire industrial chain?

Eat, drink, defecate, urinate, and sleep.

Both require population.

It is no exaggeration to say that it has had a tremendous stimulating effect on the economic development of Handong Province.

Why does Zhengzhou insist on having Foxconn come here? They've begged and pleaded with them to come.

Recruiting 50,000 to 60,000 workers will drive a supply chain involving millions of people.

Zhao Dehan's contribution is something you can't hide no matter how hard you try.

That's right, Zhao Chongming is Zhao Dehan's son.

However, on the other hand, what if all the sons of vice governors across the country were like Zhao Chongming?

The country must be ecstatic.

As soon as Sha Ruijin finished speaking, Tian Guofu immediately spoke up.

He said firmly, "I fully support Secretary Sha's proposal."

Looking around, Tian Guofu continued, "Comrade Zhao Dehan has been in office for less than half a year, yet he has resolved the Dafeng Factory mass incident without a trace, solved the teachers' unpaid wages silently, and revitalized 2800 mu of inefficient land with the Nanhu project, attracting a 10 billion yuan industry to settle in. This is not just 'ability,' this is 'responsibility.'"

Seeing that everyone around him agreed, Tian Guofu said, "If a cadre in a position does his job well and accomplishes his duties, it would be a loss for the organization not to promote him."

As soon as he finished speaking, people around him began to whisper among themselves.

Then, Li Dakang slowly raised his eyes.

He sat upright, still exuding the imposing presence of the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, but his eyes had lost some of their sharpness and gained a more complex look.

In my entire life, I've never been so convinced by anyone.

"I support it too."

Li Dakang's voice was deep yet incredibly clear: "To be honest, Comrade Zhao Dehan's achievements make me feel ashamed."

He paused, looked around at everyone, and his tone carried a hint of self-reflection: "I have been in Jingzhou for many years and consider myself decisive and efficient, but I was helpless when faced with the shutdown of Dafeng Factory and the workers going hungry; I was also helpless when faced with the land auctions failing in Guangming District and the depletion of its finances."

At this point, Li Dakang sighed: "But Comrade Zhao Dehan, within three months, got the chimneys smoking, schools open, and young people returning. He didn't rely on slogans, but on real industries, real jobs, and tangible hope."

He lowered his eyes slightly, as if he had a thousand words to say, but finally he said, "I support Secretary Sha's opinion. Whether the people are satisfied or not is the only answer."

His words drew frequent nods of agreement from several people present.

Wu, the Standing Committee member in charge of agriculture, immediately chimed in: "In my thirty years at the grassroots level, I've never seen a cadre revitalize an abandoned industrial zone in just three months! Comrade Zhao Dehan accomplished something that predecessors dared not even dream of and that successors will find difficult to replicate!"

The propaganda minister also stated: "CCTV has reported on the Nanhu Model three times, and the Central Leading Group for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms specifically requested to conduct research—this is not only an honor for Handong, but also an affirmation of our governance capabilities!"

Many people seconded the motion, and the voices of support gradually rose.

Just then, Gao Yuliang slowly put down his teacup.

His expression remained unchanged, even bearing a slight scholarly smile, and his voice was as gentle as ever: "Comrade Zhao Dehan's achievements are indeed remarkable. But..."

All eyes were on Gao Yuliang, waiting for his performance.

No matter how much I say, it doesn't matter. What happens next is the most important.

Gao Yuliang sighed softly, "Is it too hasty to promote a vice governor to the Standing Committee and take up a permanent position after only five months of probation? Our party has always emphasized 'both integrity and ability, with integrity as the priority, focusing on performance and public recognition,' but we also need to take into account procedural norms and the systematic nature of cadre training."

Looking around, Gao Yuliang made his final assessment: "His seniority is still shallow and his experience is limited. Placing him in such a high position so suddenly may make it difficult for him to win over the public, or perhaps... he is not up to the task."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Dakang suddenly looked up.

His gaze was like a knife, piercing Gao Yuliang: "Secretary Gao, your words make me even more ashamed!"

The entire room fell silent.

Li Dakang stood up, his voice firm and resolute: "You say we're inexperienced? Then what have we 'senior' ones done?"

"When Dafeng Factory shut down, did we even care about the factory? I confess, I didn't consider how the workers would survive at all. I only thought about following the laws and regulations. But what about the workers? This was their only job. How many meetings did we hold? How many documents did we issue? What were we even considering? Making Dafeng Factory give up its land while the workers starve!"

Li Dakang sighed, "I'm ashamed. There were zero land transactions in Guangming District. How many times did we conduct investigations? How many rounds of coordination did we go through? And what was the result? The treasury was empty! Now, a 'relatively inexperienced' Zhao Dehan has gotten it done! And you're using 'relatively inexperience' as an excuse?"

Gao Yuliang's smile froze.

He hadn't expected Li Dakang to be so decisive.

Governor, do you not want to keep your job?

Once Zhao Dehan became the executive vice governor, his political ranking was even higher than Gao Yuliang's, making him the de facto third-in-command.

No, even the second-in-command.

Liu Guoquan must have delegated some matters to Zhao Dehan.

When Liu Guoquan stepped down to the second line, Zhao Dehan became the provincial governor.

If we don't crush Zhao Dehan today, Gao Yuliang won't have a chance, and you, Li Dakang, will have even less of a chance.

Li Dakang surveyed the room, his tone almost indignant: "Comrades, the qualifications of a Communist are not based on years of service, but on doing real work! Whoever ensures that the people have food to eat, education to attend, and jobs deserves this position!"

His words struck like a thunderbolt.

The Organization Minister immediately chimed in, "Secretary Li is right! When we evaluate cadres, we look at their contributions, not their seniority! Comrade Zhao Dehan has answered the question of what 'serving the people' truly means with 56 billion yuan in land revenue, over 10,000 job positions, and a national-level industrial model!"

Tian Guofu added coldly, "Secretary Gao, if we're talking about seniority, how many young cadres were promoted without regard to seniority in the early days of reform and opening up? Are you implying that being young was also a mistake?"

Gao Yuliang's expression changed slightly, and his fingers unconsciously rubbed the edge of the teacup.

He felt the pressure.

These people are attacking me like they're on steroids.

Gao Yuliang opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but saw that Sha Ruijin had already slightly raised his hand.

"Alright." Sha Ruijin's voice was calm, yet authoritative.

His gaze swept over Gao Yuliang, then slowly moved to the crowd:

"Today is not a debate, but a decision-making meeting. Everyone has seen what Comrade Zhao Dehan has done."

The central government wants development, the people want hope, and Handong wants a way out—and he gave us the answer.

He paused, then said, word by word, "I propose that Comrade Zhao Dehan be unanimously appointed as Executive Vice Governor and added to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. Anyone with objections, please raise your hand."

The room was completely silent.

Gao Yuliang's lips moved slightly, but he ultimately did not raise his hand.

Li Dakang was the first to raise his hand, followed closely by Tian Guofu, and then Wu, the Standing Committee member, the Minister of Publicity, the Minister of United Front Work... one arm after another was firmly raised.

Ultimately, ten out of eleven votes were in favor, and one abstained.

Sha Ruijin nodded: "Approved."

The meeting ended, and everyone left one after another.

Gao Yuliang was the last to get up, straightened his suit, and walked as usual. However, he felt unprecedented pressure.

The Han University group is starting to falter.

Sha Ruijin received the full support of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, and Zhao Dehan was appointed Executive Vice Governor, which gave him an opportunity...

It's getting a bit hopeless!