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

Looking at the signed agreement, Li Dakang was truly convinced.

What was initially seen as a ridiculous investment turned out to have broad prospects and huge potential after Qi Tongwei's analysis and a long-term perspective.

He spent his whole life obsessing over industrial GDP, but his perspective was ultimately too narrow.

Zhao Shouyi and Lin Bowen, the two local leaders, were overjoyed.

A billion-dollar cultural tourism project fell from the sky, without the city or county having to pay for it, and it can also boost employment, improve political achievements, and increase tax revenue. It's like a super good thing that fell from the sky.

Governor Liu put away the agreement, in high spirits, and turned to look at the lake.

Looking at Li Dakang, who had caught nothing all afternoon and whose fishing rod was almost deformed from being squeezed, I couldn't help but make a few jokes.

"Dakang, from now on, don't just stay cooped up in the office holding meetings and doing construction. Occasionally go out for a walk, change your mindset, and learn new approaches."

A balance between work and rest is essential for long-term success.

Li Dakang smiled awkwardly. After working so hard, it was truly embarrassing for the Air Force to come out empty-handed.

Qi Tongwei smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping across the entire surface of Qi Lake.

Step by step, we plan for the long term and proceed cautiously.

Where there is water, there is vitality; where there are projects, there is prosperity.

the other side.

Lincheng Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse.

After a full day of intensive research and visits, I plan to leave Lincheng tomorrow.

Let's pick a few out of the thirteen cities in Handong and take a look.

One to two days in each city, no more than that.

Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu sat facing each other.

Sha Ruijin felt that this trip was somewhat pointless.

I had originally planned to share some soup with Lin Cheng.

Upon learning that Qi Tongwei was from Lincheng, she had no intention of giving him anything.

"Secretary Guofu, we've worked together for many years and know each other well. Please give an objective evaluation of Li Dakang."

Tian Guofu gently placed the teacup on the table, sitting up straight. "Secretary Sha, Li Dakang is a pragmatist. He's good at managing the economy, urban construction, and boosting GDP. You can't find many people in the entire Handong who are more capable than him."

Sha Ruijin raised an eyebrow. "Oh, Secretary Guofu, so you're saying Li Dakang is a completely good person?"

Tian Guofu immediately responded, "Li Dakang's shortcomings are also very prominent. He is too stubborn, domineering, and extremely controlling."

"Oh? How so?" Sha Ruijin became interested.

Tian Guofu paused for a moment, then began to explain in detail.

"When he became the county magistrate, he had absolute power over the entire county."

Even the county party secretary has to listen.

There's a saying circulating in the officialdom of Handong: "When Li Dakang becomes the county magistrate, the county magistrate is the top leader."

Li Dakang is the mayor, and the mayor is the top leader.

Now he's the Party Secretary, and the Party Secretary is the top leader.

Sha Ruijin picked up his teacup, lightly scraping the tea leaves with the lid, and casually asked, "Guofu, what do you think about letting him take over as governor?"

Tian Guofu shuddered, instantly understanding the deeper meaning: "Secretary Sha, as long as you are in Handong, you must be the only one in charge."

These few words, though brief, are piercing to the heart.

Without harsh words or deliberate suppression, Li Dakang's path to promotion was completely blocked.

Sha Ruijin's initial assessment was that Li Dakang could be his pawn, but definitely not one of his own.

Teaming up with someone like that is pure idiocy.

Sha Ruijin maintained a calm expression on the surface, but he already knew what was going on in his heart.

Rumors circulate that Handong is planning a "Sha-Li pairing," with the Party Secretary and Governor joining forces to stabilize the entire province.

It was he who had Tian Guofu release a smokescreen.

Li Dakang wants to be the provincial governor?

Wishful thinking, daydreaming.

Boom boom boom!

There was a soft knock on the door.

Sha Ruijin put down his teacup.

"Enter!"

Secretary Bai pushed open the door and entered, reporting, "Boss, we've just received the latest news. Qi Tongwei, in conjunction with Governor Liu, has successfully introduced Xiangjiang Capital, and a 1 billion yuan cultural tourism and fishing event project has just been officially signed and launched."

Sha Ruijin's fingers tightened suddenly as he gripped the teacup.

Qi Tongwei has only been in Handong for a short time, yet he has already launched major projects, attracted capital, revitalized the local area, and won over the city's top officials. His actions are too swift and his momentum too strong.

There can only be one voice and one core at the provincial level.

What I, Sha Ruijin, want to do, I must do successfully.

If I don't want to do something, no one else can either.

Qi Tongwei is clearly trying to challenge the provincial first-class university.

A cold glint flashed in Sha Ruijin's eyes; he couldn't let him steal the limelight.

Without further ado, he immediately gave the order.

"Xiao Bai, immediately contact the members of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee and Government. Sign the compound fertilizer project that the province has been preparing for."

Secretary Bai nodded. "Understood, sir. I'll take care of it right away."

In the power struggles of officialdom, speed is of the essence.

Damn it.

On the same day, Qi Tongwei, who came to Handong, arranged a 1 billion yuan signing without notifying the provincial party secretary. He was incredibly inconsiderate.

If you launch a billion-dollar project, I'll launch a two-billion-dollar project to keep you ahead.

The difference in tonnage is immediately apparent.

Let's have a fight! Who's afraid of who?!

The signing ceremony took place in less than an hour.

Handong TV and other mainstream media in Handong urgently expedited the news gathering and editing.

The program airs during prime time, providing comprehensive coverage of the 2 billion yuan compound fertilizer project spearheaded by Sha Ruijin.

Pictures don't lie, and this is being pushed across the entire internet.

On the other side, Qijia Village.

Cai Xiaofei, holding his phone, quickly walked to Qi Tongwei's side. "Governor Qi, Secretary Sha has secured a 2 billion yuan project in Lincheng overnight, and it's already been pushed out across the entire internet."

Qi Tongwei glanced at the news page, a slight smile playing on his lips, his expression calm and composed, showing no trace of suppressed anger.

"Alright, let's have a good competition. Attracting investment is never a game of internal strife. The more investment, the more projects are implemented, the more complete Lincheng's industrial chain becomes, and ultimately the people of Lincheng will benefit. As long as it benefits people's livelihood and development, I, Qi Tongwei, don't mind competing on the same stage."

Jingzhou.

Laifu Nursing Home.

That's the nursing home where Chen Yanshi lives.

The TV in the living room was on, and Chen Yanshi sat upright on the sofa, his eyes glued to the evening news.

On the screen, Sha Ruijin sat in the main seat, presiding over the signing of a 2 billion yuan compound fertilizer project. He was calm, composed, and exuded a powerful aura.

Chen Yanshi became more and more excited as he looked at the screen, straightening his back and beaming with pride.

"Old woman, look! Our little Jinzi is truly the top talent in the province! He just threw out two billion, what a bold move!"

Feeling incredibly pleased, with Little Jin in charge of Handong, I, Chen Yanshi, can speak with even more authority in Handong!

Wang Fuzhen, who was standing nearby, came over with a fruit bag and glanced at the TV screen.

"Old Chen, he really is a prodigy. When we parted ways, he had just been admitted to university."

He's now the provincial party secretary.

As soon as he finished speaking, the TV news switched to a report that Qi Tongwei, Liu Changsheng, Gao Yuliang, Li Dakang and other bigwigs gathered at Qihu Lake to witness the signing of a billion-dollar international fishing and cultural tourism project.

Upon seeing this, Chen Yanshi's smile instantly faded.

Wang Fuzhen watched TV and sighed softly, "Old Chen, to be honest, if Yangyang and Tongwei had gotten together back then, Tongwei would be our Chen family's son-in-law."

The current governor's wife is our Yangyang, and I'm the mother-in-law of the executive vice governor. How prestigious!