Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Qin Siyuan bowed and nodded, still having to play the subservient role.

"I, Qin Siyuan, will keep in mind Minister Lu's teachings."

Not daring to linger, he turned and quickly left.

now.

Only three people remain.

Zhong Zhengguo, Lu Xiaola, and Song Yunhui.

Zhong Zhengguo sat upright and took the initiative to speak, "Minister Lu, Minister Song, Director Qin has already made concessions."

What do I, Chung Cheng-kuo, need to do to appease you all?

In the adult world, apologies are the cheapest thing, while self-interest is the most tangible.

Lu Xiaola got straight to the point, "Secretary Zhong, Sha Ruijin has been parachuted into Handong with a project worth tens of billions, right?"

Zhong Zhengguo's eyes flickered slightly, and he truthfully replied, "That's true. Some of the contracts have already been signed, and preparations are underway to begin construction."

Song Yunhui picked up the conversation, "Secretary Zhong, I am from Anyun Province."

Who doesn't love their hometown?

An Van province also needs to develop and attract investment.

Half of the land will be allocated to An Van province. Projects involving fertilizers, chemicals, or high pollution will not be accepted by An Van province.

The remaining projects will all be moved back to Anyun.

Asking for an exorbitant amount, straightforward and frank.

This is Song Yunhui.

Zhong Zhengguo did not hesitate, "Okay, Minister Song, I agree."

In his eyes, all of this was easy to discuss.

What's a project worth tens of billions? I have projects of my own too.

Other supplies can be obtained with small gold coins.

Lu Xiaola suddenly chuckled, "Don't rush, Secretary Zhong, I heard you have a photovoltaic project in your hands."

It is technologically advanced, pollution-free, and offers high returns.

This project will be left to Handong.

Chung Cheng-kuo frowned slightly, looking troubled. "Minister Lu, the location of this project is carefully chosen."

Handong has poor geographical conditions and insufficient sunlight, making it unsuitable for the photovoltaic industry.

Forced residency resulted in significant losses later on.

This is the best project that Chung Cheng-kuo has come across in recent years.

I'm reluctant to give it away.

Lu Xiaola's face darkened. "Old Zhong, if I say it's suitable, then it's suitable."

I'll give you two choices.

"Either we land in Handong, or we'll take this little thing to the bottom of the ocean and let the higher-ups judge it."

In short, he directly controlled Zhong Zhengguo.

If the matter escalates to the central government level, everyone will look bad.

Chung Cheng-kuo remained silent for three seconds, suppressing his dissatisfaction.

"Okay. I agree. I'll have them contact Sha Ruijin later."

If something is dishonorable, it's best not to say it out loud.

We're all adults; we have our pride.

Song Yunhui snorted coldly, "Secretary Zhong, anyone can be the person in charge from Handong Province, but it absolutely cannot be Xiao Jinzi."

In my opinion, it should be handled by Executive Vice Governor Qi Tongwei.

It was done deliberately, with a very strong purpose.

Give the credit to Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei helped me, and I must know how to be grateful.

They picked Zhong Zhengguo's peaches to supply Qi Tongwei.

This feels wonderful.

Zhong Zhengguo sighed helplessly, "Fine, I agree."

They chatted for a while longer and then finalized everything.

The Zhong family relinquished their profits.

This was the first time Zhong Zhengguo had suffered such a loss in silence.

The energy department won a resounding victory.

Lu Xiaola stood up. "Secretary Zhong, let's leave it at that."

Chung Cheng-kuo cupped his hands in greeting, "Alright, see you later."

He cursed Lu Xiaola and Song Yunhui hundreds of times in his heart.

I don't want to see those two people at all.

Without him.

That's terrible.

Stepping out of the living room, the area outside was deserted.

Hou Liangping still stood straight by the wall, looking defiant.

Zhao Dehan remained leaning against the other wall, looking relaxed.

Zhong Zhengguo's car slowly drove away from the Imperial Garden villa area.

Hou Liangping sat in the passenger seat, remaining silent.

Qin Siyuan sat in the back row, feeling extremely frustrated, his face grim.

Zhong Zhengguo finally lost his temper and reprimanded Qin: "Director Qin, you are in charge of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, but you act rashly and fail to recognize talent. Your subordinates are arrogant and you have not disciplined them properly."

"If I hadn't come in person today, your entire headquarters would probably be completely controlled by the energy department."

Qin Siyuan lowered his head, not daring to refute.

"Secretary Zhong, I know I was wrong."

He thought to himself, "The monkey is the one who's at fault."

"What's the use of admitting your mistakes?" Zhong Zhengguo coldly rebuked. "The officialdom isn't the martial arts world, and solving cases isn't about personal vendettas. You only care about the case, not about weighing the pros and cons. You only act impulsively, not considering the bigger picture. What kind of place is the energy sector? How dare you trespass like that?"

That's very much like Chung Cheng-kuo; that's not what he said a few days ago.

At the time, the target was said to be the energy sector's stronghold, to tear open a large gap in its defenses.

Qin Siyuan knows Zhong Zhengguo too well.

The ninja is invincible.

Pretending to be an ostrich.

After scolding Qin Siyuan, Zhong Zhengguo berated Hou Liangping, "And you, you monkey."

Hou Liangping shrank back. "Dad, I was wrong."

"What did I tell you back then? Keep a low profile and conceal your brilliance. But you've been arrogant and conceited, looking down on everyone."

You dare to trespass on someone else's territory just because you have a search warrant? Someone can easily set a trap for you, and you'll foolishly walk right into it.

"The refrigerator doesn't contain money, but rather practice vouchers and ridiculous ledgers. It's a simple trap that's completely fooled you." Zhong Zhengguo said angrily, smoking a cigarette.

"Dad, I think Zhao Dehan is being protected by the Energy Department. There's nothing in the villa, I don't believe it, it must have been cleared out beforehand. I'll definitely investigate the Energy Department thoroughly when I have the chance." Hou Liangping was a little unconvinced, feeling that something was amiss.

"Pah! Monkey, shut your mouth."

You've embarrassed yourself today, not just yourself, but the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and the entire Zhong family! When has the Zhong family ever felt so humiliated?

Hou Liangping's ears turned bright red, overwhelmed with shame. "Dad, I know I was wrong. I will definitely correct my mistakes and mend my ways."

"Admit your mistakes and correct them? Monkey, too late."

Zhong Zhengguo snorted coldly, "Today, in order to smooth things over for you, we finalized a large photovoltaic project, which benefited Qi Tongwei for nothing."

Your impulsiveness has cost the Chung family dearly.

The car was deathly silent; no one spoke.

Qin Siyuan was terrified, while Hou Liangping was ashen-faced.

Zhong Zhengguo looked out the window at the night, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Song Yunhui, Lu Xiaola... good tricks. Let's ride a donkey to check the accounts and see how it goes."

If one day you fall into my hands, I, Chung Cheng-kuo, will repay you double.

"To leave this grudge unavenged is the act of a true gentleman."

That night, some people suffered losses and compromised.

Some people returned home with a full load.

Some people have trouble sleeping at night.

The officialdom is like a game of chess; once a move is made, there's no going back.

This grand game of chess in Handong has only just begun.

The next day.

morning.

Jingzhou City, Handong Province.

The Provincial Party Committee compound.

Standing Committee Meeting Room.

Thirteen members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, including Sha Ruijin, Liu Changsheng, Gao Yuliang, and Qi Tongwei, sat around the conference table.

Sha Ruijin sat in the main seat and said, "Comrades, there is a reason why we notified you to attend the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee meeting this morning."

Just last night, a major event happened in Jingzhou.

Ding Yizhen, the deputy mayor of Jingzhou, secretary of the Guangming District Committee, and chief commander of the Guangming Peak project, has absconded.

"Comrade Ruijin, escaped? The people from the Handong Provincial Procuratorate were watching, but they got nowhere. What are they doing at the Handong Provincial Procuratorate?" Qi Tongwei pressed.

Tian Guofu quickly spoke up for Sha Ruijin, "Executive Qi, it's said that Ding Yizhen seems to have fled to South Korea?"

Qi Tongwei slammed his pen on the table. "Secretary Guofu, it seems... to South Korea? A department-level official fled abroad. Secretary Guofu, if I remember correctly, you were the team leader last night. You must take responsibility!"