Rebirth: My college entrance exam score was stolen? I turned the tables and made a billion.

After the meeting.

Zhang Daming returned to the Commercial Bureau compound.

As soon as the car came to a stop, he pushed open the car door and stormed into the office building.

When the staff in the bureau saw him, they were about to greet him, but when they saw his ashen face, they didn't dare to say a word.

And so, Zhang Daming went up to the third floor, entered the director's office, and kicked the door shut.

Today, I was scolded by Lin Weimin in front of my nose at the meeting. I've lost all face.

But can we blame him?

Yes, Hongxing Grocery Store was in dire financial straits, having been in arrears with wages for six months.

But he didn't do it!

It's still the same old bunch of people, each with a secure job, thinking that whether they sell more or buy less, they get the same amount of money, and they don't care about the work.

There's something wrong with the accounts. The county finance department isn't giving him a single penny. How could a bureau chief like him print money out of thin air?

This is terrible! Everyone's trying to pin the blame on him now that something's happened!

Zhang Daming felt increasingly frustrated.

But the old Party Secretary and the County Head both said on the spot that the official seal had to be affixed before the end of the workday in the afternoon, so he still had to do it!

The next moment, Zhang Daming shouted at the top of his lungs towards the door.

"Old Li! Li Weiguo! Where have you gone!"

Not long after, a series of chaotic footsteps echoed down the corridor.

Li Weiguo, the director of the bureau's office, rushed in, panting, carrying a notebook. He closed the door behind him and wiped the sweat from his brow.

"Chief, you wanted to see me?"

Zhang Daming nodded and said irritably.

"Go! Quickly draft a document! County Magistrate Lin said that he wants to conduct some kind of 'pilot program for individual contract management' regarding Hongxing Grocery Store."

"You should understand what I mean: find someone to take over. Stamp the company seal on it before you leave work this afternoon!"

Upon hearing this, Li Weiguo froze on the spot.

Then, he rubbed his hands together, a look of admiration appearing on his face.

"Director, was this decided by the Standing Committee? County Head Lin's proposal actually passed?"

Li Weiguo clapped his hands.

"Wow, that's a brilliant move! With someone willing to pay to cover those losses, our department has really gotten rid of a huge burden!"

Zhang Daming was already angry, and hearing these words praising Lin Weimin only fueled his anger.

He pointed at Li Jianguo's nose and started cursing.

"Hey you, who are you on?"

"Lin Weimin publicly humiliated me to establish his authority, and you're still here flattering him?"

"Fine, how about I just let you take over as the director of the Commerce Bureau tomorrow!"

Upon hearing this, Li Weiguo quickly ran to the door and pressed the latch on the inside.

He then ran back to his desk, lowered his voice, and spoke urgently.

"Director, please calm down! I'm not trying to flatter him, I'm just worried for you!"

Zhang Daming picked up his teacup, took a big gulp of cold water, and slammed it heavily on the table.

"Worried about me? I'm a bureau chief at the level of section chief, following the rules. Why would I be afraid of someone who's just been transferred here?"

"Yes, he is a county leader, but he's still only a deputy right now!"

Upon hearing this, Li Weiguo waved his hands repeatedly.

"Chief, you're so confused!"

"Think carefully about what happened today."

"How long has County Chief Lin been in our county? I've heard he's always been unassuming in meetings, so how come he dared to slam his fist on the table in front of the old Party Secretary today?"

Zhang Daming snorted coldly.

"A new broom sweeps clean, and they're trying to make an example of me."

"It's not that simple!"

Li Weiguo lowered his voice and leaned closer mysteriously.

"Think about it, the Hongxing Grocery Store caused trouble yesterday at noon, and even our bureau only received the news yesterday evening."

"County Chief Lin not only knows everything perfectly well, but he's even found the individual business owner who will take over!"

"Tell me, what does this prove?"

Zhang Daming was stunned upon hearing this, and stopped what he was doing.

Before Zhang Daming could speak, Li Weiguo answered his own question.

"This proves that this self-employed individual is definitely not an ordinary person!"

"After all, for an executive deputy county head to personally intervene, throw a tantrum at a standing committee meeting, and pave the way for special approval documents—that requires incredibly powerful connections."

Zhang Daming gasped.

I was too angry to think about it deeply.

Now that Li Jianguo has been exposed, the real issues are revealed...

It's so deep it's almost scary!

Li Weiguo struck while the iron was hot.

"Let's talk about the old Party Secretary again."

Why did the old Party Secretary make concessions today?

"He's retiring in two months! At this crucial juncture, he's prioritizing stability."

"If County Chief Lin uses Wang Gui's suicide attempt as leverage, and someone actually dies, the old Party Secretary's reputation will be ruined in his later years. How could he not confess?"

A thin layer of sweat appeared on Zhang Daming's forehead.

"Director, after the old Party Secretary retires in two months, who will be the Party Secretary of this county? It'll be County Head Lin again!"

Li Weiguo continued.

There's something I don't know if you're aware of.

"Zhao Youcai, the newly promoted deputy director of the county public security bureau, was just exposed a few days ago and sent to guard the reservoir!"

"Don't you know that Zhao Youcai and Chen Jianguo are exchanging flirtatious glances, and Chen Jianguo is also involved with the old Party Secretary..."

"And what was the result? They just withdrew without hesitation, showing absolutely no mercy!"

The reservoir gatekeeper.

These five words struck Zhang Daming's heart like a hammer.

"Old Li, you mean...?"

Zhang Daming's attitude softened completely, and he even changed how he addressed people.

"What I mean is, since the old Party Secretary has said we should follow the rules, we not only have to do it, but we have to do it perfectly!"

Li Weiguo explained meticulously, holding up three fingers.

"First, the documents must be drafted immediately and the official seal affixed immediately; we absolutely cannot allow any delays or setbacks to occur here."

"Secondly, rent and deposits must be collected as the old secretary said, but how to collect them, whether to offer discounts, installment payments or cash payments, there is room for maneuver here."

"As long as it doesn't violate our principles, let's do each other a favor if we can."

"third……"

Li Weiguo paused.

"Since this self-employed individual is on County Chief Lin's side, and he's willing to pay five thousand yuan to settle our bureau's accounts, this is a lifesaver for us!"

"Shouldn't we show our appreciation properly?"

"Do we have too few accounts to settle, like those at Hongxing Grocery Store?"

At this point, Zhang Daming finally realized what was going on.

He slapped his thigh and stood up from the chair.

"Old Li, you're quick-witted! I almost ruined everything because of my pride!"

Zhang Daming hurriedly took the official seal of the Commerce Bureau from the drawer and placed it heavily on the table.

"Go get the documents, write them now!"

"The terms regarding rent and lease fees have been relaxed; payments can be made in installments!"

"As long as he pays the employees the five thousand yuan in back wages first and puts this fire out, we'll have no problem with the rest!"

"Okay! I'm going right now!"

Li Weiguo turned to leave.

"Wait!"

Zhang Daming was still worried, so he followed behind and grabbed his sleeve.

"Go to the state-run hotel across the street and book a private room for tonight!"

"When this boss comes to sign the contract, we must treat him well; I'll personally accompany him for drinks!"

Just then, the black rotary phone on the desk suddenly rang shrilly.

Zhang Daming was startled and quickly went over to pick up the microphone.

"Feed? I'm Zhang Daming."

The voice of Old Dong from the reception office came from the other end of the phone.

"Director Zhang, two young men have arrived at the gate, pushing a beat-up bicycle. They say they've come to discuss the contracting of the Hongxing Grocery Store with you."

"They're dressed very plainly, and one of them looks like a vagrant. Should I kick them out?"