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

Ouyang Jing scoffed, completely unconcerned. "Yesterday, you were saying you were the most senior and the most likely to succeed as governor, talking about the Sha-Li pairing and the control of half of Handong. And now, just one day later, you're already criticizing Lao Deng."

Li Dakang, I think you're just too sensitive.

Secretary Sha's visit to Lincheng for research and to grassroots cities is simply the duty of a provincial party secretary. What does it represent?

You're being a bit too paranoid.

Li Dakang poured himself a glass of wine. "Ouyang, the key point isn't here. Why Lincheng of all places? Why wasn't I, the Party Secretary of Jingzhou, among those who went?"

Damn it, the problem is I'm being excluded.

In the officialdom of Handong, being excluded from the core information circle was a harbinger of losing power.

Li Dakang understood this principle better than anyone else.

Even the newly arrived executive vice governor of Handong knew about it, but I didn't. Thinking about it now, I feel a little scared.

Ouyang Jing pushed open the door to the master bedroom. "Li Dakang, your dream of becoming an official is a marriage between Sha and Li. I won't get involved."

We still sleep in separate beds and live our own lives.

The door clicked shut.

The large living room fell silent instantly.

Li Dakang sat on the sofa, his frustration instantly overwhelming him.

They are constrained everywhere outside, and when they return home, the couple is estranged, and everything is a mess.

He took out his phone, intending to ask about Lin Cheng's situation.

The phone number of the Lincheng cadre stored in my phone turned out to be invalid.

I pulled out the contact list of all the cadres in the province.

Calling Zhao Shouyi, the Party Secretary of Dalin City, went unanswered on the landline and his mobile phone was switched off.

Those who attacked Mayor Lin Bowen remained the same.

It's so weird.

If Li Dakang knew that the top two leaders of Lincheng were both in the provincial party committee compound No. 6, he would probably be furious.

Undeterred, he contacted Xiao Qingming, the executive vice mayor of Lincheng City.

This time, the notification tone changed directly to "unable to connect".

Three consecutive setbacks.

He felt a tightness in his chest.

"That's enough." Li Dakang sighed, downed several glasses of wine in a row, collapsed on the sofa, and fell into a deep sleep.

the other side.

Lincheng City, Handong Province.

Three hours ago.

Sha Ruijin, Tian Guofu, Wu Chunlin, Tang Lijuan, Secretary Bai and their entourage, traveled light and simply to visit Lincheng People's Park.

Afterwards, we went to the local long-established food street, strolling around and tasting all the local specialties.

The group was dressed simply, without any security personnel or officials accompanying them.

Countless pedestrians walked by on the street, yet not a single one recognized the provincial party secretary.

Moreover, throughout the entire process, the Lincheng officialdom remained quiet, with no officials rushing to the scene or accompanying the group.

Sha Ruijin walked back to the guesthouse with his hands behind his back, his expression calm.

Normally, when four members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee go to conduct research in the lower levels, word of it would have already spread throughout Lincheng.

Local officials should be aware of the situation even if they do not receive accurate notifications.

But in Lin City, it was like a stagnant pool.

Don't the Party Secretary and Mayor of Lincheng City have this much awareness?

Sha Ruijin said in a low voice, "Guofu, according to the list Xiaobai provided, the Party Secretary and Mayor of Lincheng also went to the Handong Provincial Party Committee to report to me. What were those two doing?"

Tian Guofu followed suit, echoing, "Secretary Sha, that is indeed a bit unusual. Perhaps they had something else on their minds that caused the delay."

Tian Guofu remembered clearly that some top officials in various cities secretly sent people to keep an eye on the direction the Coaster buses driven by the municipal party committee were heading.

We should be preparing to welcome them!

Damn it!

There was nothing there.

I originally wanted Secretary Sha to come to the city where I used to work, so that I could save face.

As a result, Secretary Sha lost face.

The top two leaders in Lincheng are really incompetent.

Tian Guofu and Sha Ruijin probably never dreamed that at this very moment, Zhao Shouyi, the Party Secretary of Lincheng City, and Lin Bowen, the Mayor, were drinking and chatting with Qi Tongwei, their phones switched off.

After concluding their unannounced research trip, the group returned to the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse.

Secretary Bai turned on the TV for Sha Ruijin.

The television in the guesthouse room was playing a boring soap opera.

Secretary Bai changed the channel and waited for about ten minutes.

The host's steady voice rang out: "Dear viewers, here's a news brief: Today, the newly appointed Secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, Comrade Sha Ruijin, accompanied by Wu Chunlin, Minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, Tian Guofu, Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and Tang Lijuan, Minister of the Publicity Department of the Provincial Party Committee, arrived in Lincheng City to begin a special grassroots research trip across the province, conducting in-depth investigations into people's livelihoods, the economy, industrial development, and the conduct of cadres..."

Sha Ruijin leaned back on the sofa, quietly watching the television screen, his brows slightly relaxed.

The news was followed up and broadcast quickly, with extremely high efficiency.

"Tang Lijuan is very reliable in her work. Xiaobai, what do you think?" Sha Ruijin asked calmly.

Secretary Bai nodded in agreement: "Boss, I have always agreed with your views."

Minister Tang is very capable. His propaganda department is quick to respond, knows how to capitalize on hot topics in Handong, and is quick to release government information.

Sha Ruijin nodded slightly.

Needless to say, the Minister of the Propaganda Department is truly a rare person who is sensible and clear-headed, knowing that the top leader's research is a top priority.

As the television news broadcast aired, a staff member at the guesthouse watched the news.

It instantly dawned on me that the group of low-profile guests checking in today were none other than the newly appointed provincial party secretary and a host of provincial standing committee members!

Oh my God!

An opportunity for advancement has arrived!

We must seize this opportunity!

She didn't dare to delay, so she turned off the TV and ran all the way to Director Feng's office at the guesthouse.

Director Feng was playing a mobile game when he heard about this. He was shocked, delighted, and panicked at the same time, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.

The provincial party secretary quietly checked into his own guesthouse without his knowledge.

If the care is inadequate and Secretary Sha is dissatisfied, the provincial party committee will hold him accountable, and he, as the director, will be the first to bear the brunt.

Without saying anything more, I sent a 1000 yuan red envelope and promoted the clever girl to supervisor.

He immediately took out his phone to contact Zhao Shouyi, the municipal party secretary, but all he heard was a cold, disconnected tone.

Director Feng didn't dare stop and immediately dialed the phone number of Cao Jianhua, the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee.

Cao Jianhua was holding his wife as they prepared to go to bed.

The phone rang suddenly.

Cao Jianhua lay in bed and answered the phone impatiently.

This Director Feng is really inconsiderate; he's wasting time on important matters.

"Secretary-General Cao, Secretary Sha of the Provincial Party Committee is at the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse! It's been broadcast on the news!" Director Feng was a little flustered.

Cao Jianhua pushed his wife away and suddenly sat up in bed.

"What?!"

Without thinking twice, he grabbed his coat and haphazardly put it on, then slipped on his slippers and rushed out.

His wife muttered, "Cao Jianhua, what's wrong with you so late at night? Have you lost your mind?"

"Don't speak! Something terrible has happened!"

Cao Jianhua had no time to explain. He pushed open the door and rushed to the municipal party committee guesthouse.

On the way, he immediately contacted Ren Baocheng, the director of the Lincheng City Public Security Bureau.

"Director Ren, immediately take your men to the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse, upgrade security measures, and investigate potential safety hazards."

Ren Baocheng on the other end of the phone immediately replied, "Okay, Secretary-General Cao, arrange it right away!"

We arrived at the municipal party committee guesthouse.

Cao Jianhua handed the car to Director Feng and praised him for being capable.

He jogged over and knocked on Sha Ruijin's door.

The door opened, and Secretary Bai peeked out with professional caution.

Who are you looking for?

Cao Jianhua bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Hello, leader. I am Cao Jianhua, the secretary-general of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee. I would like to report to Secretary Sha in person."

Secretary Bai glanced at him and said, "Secretary-General Ren, please wait a moment while I consult with Secretary Sha."

He turned and went into the room, whispering a few words to Sha Ruijin.

Sha Ruijin casually said, "Xiao Bai, let him in."

"Yes, sir." Secretary Bai turned around and raised his hand: "Secretary-General Cao, please come in."

Cao Jianhua, carrying a fruit platter prepared in advance by Director Feng, bowed as he entered. "Secretary Sha, you've come from afar, thank you for your hard work! On behalf of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee and Government, and on behalf of all the people of Lincheng, I warmly welcome you to Lincheng for your research and guidance!"

Sha Ruijin waved his hand, "Secretary-General Cao, please sit down! You've come at the right time; I was just about to ask about the situation in Lincheng."

Tian Guofu, what do you know, you old fool?

Look, the people of Lincheng are welcoming me, Sha Ruijin.