Official excuse: I've put you on patrol in Handong, and the whole province is in a panic.

Gao Yuliang looked at him and said, "People from the provincial department can cooperate, but they can't be too overzealous."

"We must accept the instructions from the working group, make impressive statements, and submit the necessary materials, but the people actually doing the work cannot all be top-notch. The people sent over can be stupid, slow, or have poor comprehension, but they cannot be malicious or give anyone ammunition to find fault with their deliberate obstruction."

Qi Tongwei understood and said in a low voice, "Does the teacher mean to let them encounter the local resistance themselves?"

Gao Yuliang looked at him and said, "Let Su Zhe know that Handong is not a place that can be cleaned up with just a few official documents."

Qi Tongwei hesitated and said, "But Su Zhe has already borrowed Changshan, Li Chengyang, and Zhou Weiguo. These people are all top-notch in the provincial department, and they have already signed confidentiality agreements, agreeing to only take orders from him. I can't replace them now."

Gao Yuliang frowned: "You've even given away this little bit of initiative?"

Qi Tongwei said with a wry smile, "Teacher, the situation was different back then."

The most crucial thing is...

He was frightened by Su Zhe.

But who wouldn't be scared by that scene?

Qi Tongwei even suspected that Su Zhe was really trying to get back at him!

But I myself am absolutely unable to withstand it!

Gao Yuliang tapped the coffee table: "Making a statement and revealing the truth are two different things."

Qi Tongwei said, "I understand, it won't happen again."

Gao Yuliang leaned back on the sofa, the room light falling on his glasses, obscuring his expression.

"There is another way."

Qi Tongwei immediately sat up straight: "Teacher, please speak."

Gao Yuliang's tone slowed: "If Jinghai becomes even more chaotic after the work team arrives, how will the higher-ups judge it?"

Qi Tongwei frowned, not daring to respond directly.

Gao Yuliang said, "The public is uneasy, businesses are closing down, crime is rising, and public opinion is rife. At that time, people will ask whether the working group's methods are too harsh, whether it is disrupting the normal local order, and whether it is driving a city into chaos."

Qi Tongwei's eyes lit up for a moment, then he quickly lowered his head to cover them.

Gao Yuliang added, "Of course, this kind of thing can't be done by the provincial department, and we certainly can't let your people leave any trace."

Qi Tongwei said, "Teacher, I understand. The public security system can only passively receive reports and handle them according to the law; it cannot actively create problems."

"At least you're not completely muddle-headed."

Gao Yuliang stared at him and said, "Remember, the people sent to cooperate can only be ineffective, not illegal. If trouble arises locally, it's due to long-standing conflicts in Jinghai, a weak foundation of social order, or more likely, the inspection team's rough handling methods. It has nothing to do with the provincial department!"

Qi Tongwei nodded: "I'll arrange it right away."

Gao Yuliang then asked, "Who can you contact in Jinghai?"

Qi Tongwei thought for a moment and said, "Zhao Lidong will definitely make a move. He's the mayor of Jinghai and has dealings with Zhao Ruilong. At the Construction Group, Gao Qiqiang always listens to Zhao Lidong. Xu Jiang also has people who can pass messages on to him..."

Gao Yuliang waved his hand.

"I'm not going to listen to those details; they're none of my business."

Qi Tongwei immediately changed his tune: "Yes, I was just saying that local social relations are complex and the outbreak of conflicts has its inherent reasons."

Gao Yuliang nodded and said, "Go ahead, but remember one thing: Su Zhe can investigate problems, but don't let him investigate you and make you the problem!"

Qi Tongwei stood up and said respectfully, "Teacher, I understand."

Gao Yuliang watched him walk to the door and suddenly said, "Tongwei, don't go to Shanshui Manor anymore... The situation is sensitive and special right now. Don't cause trouble for Shanshui Manor, and more importantly, don't cause trouble for yourself!"

Qi Tongwei stopped gripping the doorknob, then turned around and said, "Teacher, I won't go there again."

Gao Yuliang waved his hand: "I hope you keep your word!"

Qi Tongwei smiled.

"Don't worry, teacher!"

After Qi Tongwei left the study, the light in the corridor cast his shadow against the wall. He took out his phone, found a number, but didn't dial it.

He muttered to himself, "It's not easy to cause trouble here in the provincial government, but it wouldn't be difficult for Jinghai to create chaos."

As for Shanshui Manor...

How can we not go?

Shanshui Manor is great, I have to go to Shanshui Manor...

......

Handong Province.

Jinghai City.

In the top-floor office of the construction group, the neon lights outside the window shone on the floor-to-ceiling glass. Gao Qiqiang, Gao Qisheng, Tang Xiaolong, and Tang Xiaohu sat around the conference table. On the table were several project payment settlement sheets and a map of the Jinghai old town renovation project.

Gao Qisheng shoved the blueprints onto the table, his tone irritable: "Brother, the residents in the old factory street area are still causing trouble, and Xu Jiang's people are also trying to take advantage of the situation. If this continues, another piece of the project's profits will be cut off."

Tang Xiaolong immediately said, "Brother Qiang, how about I take some men to talk to them? These people are just taking advantage of how well we've been behaving lately."

Gao Qiqiang was peeling an orange when he slowed down and glanced at Tang Xiaolong.

"Talks are fine, but don't resort to violence."

Tang Xiaohu laughed and said, "Brother Qiang, now our construction group is a legitimate company. If they resort to violence, it's because the subordinates are ignorant."

Gao Qiqiang put the orange segments into the plate and said, "The more legitimate a company is, the more it needs to make others think we are legitimate. A scoundrel like Xu Jiang can be shameless, but we can't."

Gao Qisheng sneered: "Brother, Xu Jiang is shameless and still living a good life, isn't he? Bai Jinhan keeps opening projects and taking on more work, and his men are even crazier than before."

Gao Qiqiang glanced at his younger brother and said gently, "Asheng, Jinghai isn't a place where you can stay by being crazy. Xu Jiang is alive because someone still needs him."

Just as he finished speaking, Gao Qiqiang's phone, which was on the table, rang.

There was only one number on the screen, with no notes.

The orange peel in Gao Qiqiang's hand fell into the ashtray. He picked up his phone, turned around and walked to the window. After answering the call, his tone immediately changed.

"Director Wang, hello."

Without any pleasantries, Secretary Wang on the other end of the phone said directly, "President Gao, you probably haven't received the news yet. The special governance team of the Central Inspection Group is about to be stationed in Jinghai."

Gao Qiqiang's smile faded, and he gently pressed his fingers against the windowsill.

"Director Wang, are you here for us?"

Secretary Wang said, "What do you think?"

Gao Qiqiang glanced back at the three people around the conference table and said, "Understood. I'll immediately arrange for my subordinates to behave themselves. Those who can leave should leave first. All venues should be closed for the time being, and key personnel should not show their faces."

Secretary Wang said coldly, "Who told you to tone it down?"

Gao Qiqiang's hand paused on the windowsill, his tone more cautious: "Director Wang, what do you mean?"

Secretary Wang said, "The task force was originally sent to address the chaotic security situation in Jinghai. How long can you hide? They have the materials for the report, and they also have the old cases. They'll investigate slowly, and sooner or later they'll find your way to them!"

Gao Qiqiang said in a low voice, "So what does the city want us to do?"

Secretary Wang said, "Jinghai is about to descend into chaos!"