Transmigrated into a female-oriented novel, and put an end to the domineering CEOs all over the city

At noon, the delegation from Ba Province was about to leave Beijiang Province.

Inside the parking lot, Governor Liu, Fang Haiming, and Lu Feng stood beside the car.

The three men's secretaries and entourage tactfully stepped back a few paces. With no one else around, it was the perfect time to say things that were inconvenient to say in the meeting room.

"Old Fang, Old Lu, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to come to Beijiang to guide our work."

His hair was gray, but he combed it meticulously, and he had a smiling face, looking like a kind retired teacher.

Fang Haiming and Lu Feng nodded, exchanging a silent glance.

They were all old foxes; how could they not tell that the soon-to-arrive provincial governor probably had something to say?

As expected, Governor Liu spoke sincerely and continued:

"Beijiang has done some things in recent years, but personally, I feel that it still lags behind Ba Province..."

Fang Haiming and Lu Feng nodded, wearing polite smiles, but at the same time, they became wary.

This soon-to-retire provincial governor probably wants to take this opportunity to reveal some real information.

Governor Liu continued, speaking calmly: "Comrade Gao Zhiwu is very meticulous in managing the political and legal affairs sector, so I generally don't interfere much. He has a lot of things to do there, and our provincial government mainly provides support."

"Some cases are stuck in the middle, taking a long time, and the progress cannot keep up."

"Comrade Li Dagong from Jiangzhou is very energetic, but sometimes he moves too much and is prone to stepping on other people's feet."

The two nodded slightly, understanding the meaning behind his words.

In other words, the top leader of the political and legal system has a very tight grip on the system, and everyone under him has become his own person.

Even if he wanted to manage that area, he couldn't; some of his power had already been lost. The province wasn't a monolithic entity.

The second sentence was more serious, meaning that Lao Gao's power had exceeded the normal division of labor within the system.

Cases that should be investigated are being suppressed, and cases that should be closed are being delayed.

This has already disrupted the normal judicial process. The provincial leadership is not of one mind, and Governor Liu is even less aligned with him.

Finally, it was stated that the municipal party secretary was a capable and efficient leader who dared to take risks and achieve results.

However, he has a rather aggressive style of doing things and doesn't consider the feelings of others. Although he can achieve results, he also offends a large number of people.

As for who was offended... well, it was naturally Gao Zhiwu's side.

Governor Liu sighed, gazing into the distance, his tone tinged with helplessness: "You all saw the situation in the development zone this morning."

"The plan was designed to generate 50 billion yuan in output value, but ten years later, the actual output value is less than half of that."

"The land has been sold out, and several groups of companies came, but only a few stayed. We are still figuring out what to do next."

Fang Haiming's lips twitched; he understood the underlying meaning.

The other party is complaining, but also revealing their true feelings.

It is said that the local finances of Beijiang Province are worse than they appear on paper, the quality of investment attraction is not high, and the mess left by the previous administration has not yet been resolved.

Simply put, the government is facing a tight budget, and the actual financial situation is rather dire.

If Ba Province wants to cooperate with Beijiang Province on a project, you need to be mentally prepared about the money involved. Don't be fooled by the figures on paper and invest excitedly only to find it's a trap.

Governor Liu knew that both of them were intelligent people and that they must have understood what he was saying.

He didn't say anything more, leaving it at that.

"Take care, both of you. We'll have a chance to meet again sometime." He smiled, shook hands with each of them, and saw them into their car.

Fang Haiming and Lu Feng sat down in their seats, both remaining silent.

Most of the other accompanying officials also closed their eyes to rest, and the carriage was very quiet.

Both of them were processing Governor Liu's words.

Before leaving, the former governor casually raised three questions about Beijiang Province.

The first is to proactively remind Bac Giang province of its poor financial situation and the significant amount of unsubstantiated projects, which poses an economic risk.

The second point is that Gao Zhiwu's case has caused Li Dagong to offend people, which poses a risk in terms of political and legal affairs and personnel. If Ba Province and Beijiang cooperate in the political and legal field, problems are likely to arise, and the coordination costs will be very high.

Thirdly, it subtly suggests that the responsibility for the unfinished development zone lies with the previous administration.

Finding out who the predecessor was is easy; this is crucial political information that points to the root of certain conflicts.

Governor Liu's words were essentially a way of putting the unpleasant truths upfront.

If Ba Province still wants to cooperate with Beijiang Province and problems arise later, then Ba Province cannot blame him, because he has already given a warning, which is also a way of shifting the blame in advance.

Moreover, Governor Liu's remarks were delivered through channels outside the province.

There are some things he can't say openly within Beijiang Province, but it's much safer to have them taken out by people from other provinces.

If one day something really happens in Beijiang Province, or if Gao Zhiwu causes any major trouble, the people of Ba Province can stand up and testify that Governor Liu raised these issues back then.

This is both protecting themselves and trying to undermine Gao Zhiwu.

Finally, perhaps it was also a personal motive of Governor Liu.

He had spent his entire life in officialdom and was about to retire. There were some things he had kept to himself for a long time. Fang Haiming and Lu Feng were high-ranking officials from other provinces, so they were safe, trustworthy, and wouldn't spread.

They are the most suitable listeners at this moment. This is the mentality of many older comrades before retirement: if they don't say something, they will never have the chance to say it again.

So both Fang Haiming and Lu Feng felt a pang of regret.

After decades of navigating the ups and downs of officialdom, in the end, even speaking the truth requires going through such a long and roundabout process, only able to be uttered through farewell.

After a while, Fang Haiming turned around and looked at Lu Feng, who was sitting in the row behind him, with a meaningful smile on his face: "It seems that this old governor of Beijiang has a lot to say."

Lu Feng nodded and smiled as well: "He's a sensible person."

Fang Haiming nodded and continued, "Regarding the development zone, I'll have the comrades from the Provincial Development and Reform Commission look into it and see if there's any room for cooperation. After all, Beijiang still has some foundation in terms of industrial structure."

Lu Feng understood what Lao Fang meant: the cooperation should be approached with caution, not rashly, and his subordinates should first investigate and assess the situation.

He hummed in agreement and continued, "Governor Liu said that the political and legal system is very meticulous, which is a reminder of that."

"If there are some cases piling up in Beijiang, the provincial coordination mechanism may not be working smoothly. If our projects are to be promoted across provinces, it's best to confirm the channels at the political and legal level in advance."

Fang Haiming glanced at Lao Lu and smiled: "Your reminder makes sense. Last time, the case involving organized crime in Ba City involved several accounts in other provinces, and it got stuck for a long time when we went through the economic crime investigation department."

"It seems that the problem stems from the fact that the inter-provincial coordination channels were not confirmed in advance. If it's like the situation in Beijiang, we really need to be careful."

The two chatted casually, but in reality, they had already completed the decision-making process and reached a consensus.

Beijiang Province is in a mess, with obvious internal conflicts, and the political and legal system has even become a relatively independent force.

As a province with a strong economy, Bazhou has recently made remarkable achievements in the fight against organized crime and economic development, and its momentum is strong.

There's no need to wade into the muddy waters of the Beijiang River at this time. Let's observe for a while first.

As for what other trouble will arise among the high-ranking officials of Beijiang Province...

That's a matter for Beijiang Province itself.

……

Inside a high-end teahouse in Bashi.

Lu Jingxiu sat opposite a beautiful woman in her thirties.

This woman was Meng Qingxi's assistant, Cheng Min.

She was personally sent to Meng Qingxi's side by the patriarch of the Meng family. Ostensibly, she was an assistant, but in reality, she was half a nanny, half an informant, and half a security guard...

My main job is to prevent my young lady from going astray in life, or from being taken advantage of and still helping others count the money.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, nothing more than polite phrases like "Young Master Lu looks well" and "Assistant Cheng, thank you for your hard work."

Then, Lu Jingxiu picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and casually mentioned it:

"Assistant Cheng, has Miss Meng recently investigated any individuals?"

Cheng Min's smile remained unchanged: "What Young Master Lu is saying?"

Lu Jingxiu smiled, not naming names directly, but casually saying, "A few days ago, Miss Meng went to a few places and met a few people. She's young and energetic, which is a good thing, but..."

He paused, put down his teacup, and said softly, "Miss Meng is a straightforward person who can't tolerate any nonsense."

"What I'm most worried about isn't that she'll do something wrong, since young people have the opportunity to make mistakes. What I'm more worried about is that she'll be used as a knife and used to harm others without even realizing it."

Cheng Min's brow twitched slightly.

Lu Jingxiu acted as if he hadn't seen it and continued, "I heard that Miss Meng is looking for one of my... friends, and I even went to her company before."

"This is originally a matter for your Meng family, and I shouldn't interfere. But I feel that there are some things that Assistant Cheng should know."

He raised his eyes, his gaze falling on Cheng Min's face, and said sincerely, "The reason Miss Meng noticed my friend is because someone mentioned it to her, seemingly casually."

"This person is very interesting. She didn't say a single bad word about my friend. She just kindly provided some information and then gently pushed Miss Meng in that direction."

"She handled the situation so well that even Miss Meng herself probably thought she had found it out herself."

Lu Jingxiu smiled and said, "My friend here is the daughter of the Chu family, the richest family in Ba Province."

"I'm thinking," Lu Jingxiu sighed, "that the waters of the market are actually quite deep, with many powerful families in the Beijing and Shanghai circles..."

"The Chu family is alright, but what if Miss Meng offends other families..."

Lu Jingxiu sighed, his words unfinished, but the meaning was clear.

Cheng Min's smile gradually faded; she understood.

Lu Jingxiu was telling her that someone was using Meng Qingxi.

"What does Young Master Lu mean...?" Cheng Min asked tentatively.

Lu Jingxiu waved his hand and laughed, "I didn't mean anything special. I just think that Miss Meng is simple-minded, so the people around her should keep an eye on her."

"Don't let her be led astray by those scheming people outside, especially those who like to hide in the shadows."

He paused, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Of course, Assistant Cheng knows more about these things than I do. The Meng family's affairs are naturally overseen by Old Master Meng, and it's not my place to worry about them as an outsider."

"I'm just inviting you for a cup of tea and a few casual words today."

After saying that, he poured Cheng Min another cup of tea.

Cheng Min stared at the pale green tea in the cup and remained silent for a moment.

Lu Jingxiu's meaning was quite clear: he was telling her that if Miss Meng continued to be led by the nose by others, she would offend a large number of wealthy families.

As his assistant, she was definitely the first to face Old Master Meng's wrath.

Thinking of this, she nodded and said solemnly, "Don't worry, Mr. Lu, I will think about what you said seriously."

Lu Jingxiu raised his teacup and gestured to her with a gentle smile.

Very good, Grandpa Meng, join the battle.

Li Qingqing, you should win this game first, then you can think about how to train your husband who's chasing after his wife.