Official title: Refused to stay at the university, started his career in a rural town.

"Ah, teacher, I understand!"

After hearing Gao Yuliang's lecture, Qi Tongwei suddenly realized what was going on.

You could have just said that earlier. Why make me think about it? Is it something I should be thinking about?

"Qi Tongwei..."

Looking at Qi Tongwei's innocent eyes, there was a hint of resentment, but thankfully Gao Yuliang was almost driven to the brink of illness.

I wanted to say a classic line, but considering this was Yang Fan's No. 2 compound of the Provincial Party Committee, I took a few breaths and then fell silent.

"How about this, after Tongwei has secured the evidence, I'll go talk to Secretary Sha."

Even being willful has its limits!

Yang Fan pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice.

With Sha Ruijin's impetuous and rash manner, how can he be a good class monitor? He needs to be made to face reality.

If it's because of himself, Sha Ruijin feels an even stronger sense of urgency...

That would be wonderful!

Sha Ruijin will definitely speed up the construction of Shajiabang, and then...

Gao Yuliang had also thought of this, and after seeing Yang Fan's knowing smile, he jokingly said:

"Our Secretary Sha still lacks a sense of urgency!"

In Gao Yuliang's opinion, since you like traveling and sightseeing, then go and wander around down there.

The scenery in Handong, let alone whether it's better than that remote corner of Qinxi.

The unique terrain alone is worth exploring for two or three years.

When you come back then, you'll find...

Hmm, it seems that Handong in my Sha Ruijin is developing quite well?

That's great!

Although the process did not go as planned, your name, Sha Ruijin, will still remain on this land!

"Secretary Yuliang, I'll go talk to them; you don't need to go and communicate with them anymore!"

Hearing Gao Yuliang's感慨 (sentiments/reflections), Yang Fan quickly responded.

Just put some pressure on Sha Ruijin and get his work back on track!

Gao Yuliang went to talk to him... Yang Fan was afraid that Sha Ruijin would get sick from anger!

Moreover, with the second and third provincial officials speaking to him one after another, there's no guarantee that Sha Ruijin won't lose his mind and do something irrational again.

The right approach right now is to gently deceive and coax Sha Ruijin!

"Oh well!"

Gao Yuliang's initial excitement dimmed instantly after receiving Yang Fan's instructions.

It would be a huge loss to skip giving Sha Ruijin a political lesson!

However, he still had to listen to Yang Fan's instructions.

Occasional whims are fine, but to really do things your own way...

Gao Yuliang assured him that he had an endless supply of land to cultivate!

At that point, exercise won't be a hobby anymore; it might just become a job...

I've heard that it's especially good for leg training...

"Tongwei, is there no problem securing the evidence?"

Furthermore, it's important to keep this a secret and avoid making a big fuss about it!

After calming down Gao Yuliang, Yang Fan turned to Qi Tongwei and gave him instructions.

"OK!"

Qi Tongwei nodded seriously, delighted by his senior's clear order, but at the same time couldn't help glancing at Gao Yuliang.

Look, look, this is what a leader should be like!

The commands are so clear, and the requirements are so explicit!

You, Teacher Gao, will never reach this level!

Seeing Qi Tongwei's reproachful look, Gao Yuliang glared at him fiercely.

Am I not allowed to give that kind of order?

I'm giving you a lesson, you know?

You're so stupid, it's driving me crazy!

"Then we won't disturb the governor's rest any longer. Shall we still go to Anzhou next week?"

Having said that much, Gao Yuliang felt there was nothing more to say.

Coming over to rest for a while was really just a way to let Yang Fan know and show my sincerity.

Unlike Qi Tongwei, Gao Yuliang didn't know how to do any superficial projects.

"Hmm, I might head north again next week."

The Anju Economic Circle is indeed centered on the development of Anju, but its ultimate goal is to drive the development of the surrounding cities in the central and northern parts of Handong.

Yang Fan stood up, shook hands with Gao Yuliang, and said with a smile.

"I heard that Secretary Sha has been summoned... to Beijing next week to give a year-end work report?"

As Gao Yuliang reached the door, he suddenly remembered something, pointed to the north, and asked Yang Fan.

We don't know where this news started, but the Provincial Party Committee Office hasn't received any confirmation yet.

But given Yang Fan's access to information, he should be able to confirm whether it's true or false.

It's not that Gao Yuliang hadn't heard the saying "there's no smoke without fire."

Logically speaking, Sha Ruijin has only been in office for four months, and it is approaching the Spring Festival. How could he possibly be called by his superiors to report on his work?

Formal performance reviews are usually given at the mid-year or year-end cabinet economic work conference, the Two Sessions, or other similar occasions. Provincial party secretaries are usually going to Beijing anyway, so they take the opportunity to report on their work.

I made a separate trip just for the performance review...

He's only been here for four months, what can he possibly say?

"Yes, I heard about it too, next Thursday!"

Yang Fan thought of this news and smiled knowingly.

Even his old colleagues in Beijing called to ask if he needed help finding out what happened.

After all, summoning Sha Ruijin to Beijing at this particular time is too sensitive.

Yang Fan refused.

There's absolutely no need to try and find out what the leaders think!

What he needs to do now is to successfully develop his three major economic zones.

At that time...a great Confucian scholar debated the classics for me!

Sha Ruijin is just a passerby.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Yang Fan's confirmation, Gao Yuliang exclaimed in surprise.

Arriving in Beijing at this time usually means either being praised or criticized, but Sha Ruijin was in Handong...

Hmm, Gao Yuliang couldn't recall anything that could be praised or criticized.

He makes me so angry I lose my mind.

It's nothing!

How could the higher-ups blindly reject a newly appointed leader just because of his temper?

"Don't worry, it should be nothing serious!"

Yang Fan shook his head at Gao Yuliang with a calm expression.

If something truly significant had happened, it would have been exposed long ago.

This time, it was likely a spur-of-the-moment decision by some leaders, or the result of the efforts of the forces behind Sha Ruijin.

"Alright!"

Looking at Yang Fan's nonchalant demeanor, Gao Yuliang gave a self-deprecating smile.

If it were Han Dong, he was confident that he would still have a sliver of resistance against Yang Fan.

But on a national scale, Yang Fan would have far surpassed him!

How could this student, with whom I had only a few classes back then, be allowed to do so?

Thinking about Yang Fan's excellence, Gao Yuliang, driven mad with jealousy, decided to make Qi Tongwei hoe an extra acre of land today!