Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Qi Tongwei entered the room and closed the door behind him.

"Governor Song, Chen Hai came to Lincheng overnight." Qi Tongwei's voice was very low. "He called me and wants me to coordinate resources from the provincial department to help him find his nephew, Chen Qiang."

Song Yunhui leaned against the table. "Director Qi, sit down and tell me slowly. What was your reply?"

"I presented my evidence, saying that the provincial department can't handle this," Qi Tongwei said, sitting down next to Song Yunhui and explaining the situation.

Song Yunhui remained silent for a few seconds.

Then, he nodded. "Director Qi, this means the Chen family can't sit still anymore."

Qi Tongwei looked at Song Yunhui, waiting for him to continue.

Song Yunhui smiled, "Your reply was very good, reasonable and well-founded."

Qi Tongwei frowned slightly.

He did want to do something, but Song Yunhui said to hold back.

He could only remain inactive. "Governor Song, what's the plan for tomorrow?"

"If you're free tomorrow, come with me to see Lincheng." Song Yunhui stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the dark night outside. "Lincheng has developed quite well in recent years, and I'd like to see it for myself."

"Yes, Governor Song," Qi Tongwei replied, turning to leave.

"Tongwei," Song Yunhui called out to him, "Don't contact Chen Hai first. If he contacts you again, just follow the normal procedures. Keep the whereabouts of Chen Qiang, Zhao Qikun, and the others a secret."

Qi Tongwei nodded, pushed open the door, and walked out.

That night.

Chen Hai and other members of the Chen family were busy with the work.

Song Yunhui fell asleep quickly.

The next day, early in the morning.

Song Yunhui, Gao Yuliang, Li Dakang, Wang Julong, Qi Tongwei and their group arrived at Lincheng Economic Development Zone by car.

As the car entered the development zone, the view suddenly opened up.

The wide lakeside road is lined with shady trees, and in the distance, the lake surface is sparkling, with a few boats drifting on the water.

"Governor Song, shall we get out of the car and take a walk?" Li Dakang suggested.

Li Dakang is very familiar with this place.

Song Yunhui nodded. "Okay, Comrade Dakang."

The group got off the car and strolled along the lakeside avenue.

The morning sun shines on the lake, and a gentle breeze brings a touch of coolness.

Song Yunhui walked in front, with Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei following behind him.

Li Dakang and Wang Julong were positioned slightly later.

"Secretary Dakang, this used to be where you governed this area. Can you tell us about it?" Song Yunhui said without turning his head.

The sound drifted over on the wind.

Li Dakang quickened his pace and caught up, a smile on his face. "Governor Song, it would be a bit like me bragging if I were to speak for myself. Let Mayor Wang do it."

After hearing what Li Dakang said, Song Yunhui began to look at Li Dakang with new respect.

When Wang Julong's name was called, he paused for a moment.

Then, he quickly caught up. "Governor Song, Secretary Dakang, let me speak."

Gao Yuliang urged from behind, "Mayor Wang, hurry up and speak. Don't keep Governor Song waiting."

"Okay, Secretary Gao." Wang Julong cleared his throat. "This large area was originally a coal mine subsidence area. Back then, Secretary Dakang was the top leader of our Lincheng and proposed to transform the subsidence area. At that time, I was the executive vice mayor and Zhao Qikun was the mayor. Many people, including the two of us, opposed it. They felt it was a thankless task."

He paused and glanced at Li Dakang.

Only after noticing that Li Dakang's expression hadn't changed much did he dare to continue.

Actually, I still have some psychological trauma, fearing that I will be scolded by Li Dakang.

At that time, Li Dakang could scold anyone he wanted during the Standing Committee meeting, because he was afraid!

"It was Secretary Dakang who overruled all objections and forcefully pushed forward the transformation of the subsidence area."

Under Secretary Dakang's leadership, this area became the current Lincheng Economic Development Zone, complete with a lakeside avenue. Almost every day, there are cycling races around the lake.

Song Yunhui listened without saying a word.

Li Dakang quickly interjected, "Governor Song, this is not my achievement alone; it is inseparable from the concerted efforts of the people of Lincheng."

Look at what you're saying.

Gao Yuliang chimed in, "Secretary Dakang proposed back then that anything not prohibited by law is permissible. It seems he was right back then."

Song Yunhui stopped and turned to look at Li Dakang. "Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. Secretary Dakang, you did a great job."

Li Dakang smiled broadly, his eyes narrowing into slits. "Thank you for the compliment, Governor Song."

He glanced at his watch, then looked towards the lake.

"There happens to be a cycling race around the lake today. Governor Song, since you're here in Lincheng, why don't you kick off the race for us?"

Give the provincial second-level team a chance to shine.

Song Yunhui shook his head. "Secretary Dakang, since this is a grassroots competition, let's not get involved. Otherwise, the spirit of competition will turn into compromise."

Attending such an opening ceremony is pointless; it's just a matter of saying a few words and getting applause from the audience.

If I participate in a race, other people might even have to follow my pedaling rhythm.

Pure formalism has no real meaning.

Li Dakang paused for a moment, then resumed his smile.

He turned to look at Secretary Kim, who was following behind him. "Secretary Kim, inform the organizers to proceed with the competition as scheduled."

Secretary Kim responded and quickly walked to the side to make a phone call.

Song Yunhui watched Secretary Jin's retreating figure, his lips twitching slightly, but he remained silent.

Just like Li Dakang.

Song Yunhui even suspected that the competition might have been deliberately arranged for him.

No matter what, I won't participate.

"Governor Song, how about a couple of laps?" Li Dakang pointed to a row of racing bikes parked by the lake. "The weather's nice today; a ride around the lake would be quite pleasant."

These race cars were all arranged by Wang Julong's subordinates.

Song Yunhui glanced at the car, nodded, and said, "Okay, let's ride our bikes and chat."

So everyone picked a car.

Song Yunhui got on the bike, pushed off, and the bike sped away.

Gao Yuliang, Li Dakang, Wang Julong, and Qi Tongwei also rode their bicycles and followed.

The lakeside road is wide enough for ten bicycles to travel side by side.

But no one has surpassed Song Yunhui.

This is the rule that is not a rule.

It would be rather awkward if we surpassed Song Yunhui.

Gao Yuliang and Li Dakang were half a car length behind Song Yunhui.

Wang Julong fell behind Gao Yuliang by half a car length.

Qi Tongwei and Wang Julong walked side by side.

The level and status are clearly visible here.

Secretary Jin, Secretary He, Zhou Haoyang, and other secretaries followed at a distance.

There's still some space for the leaders; the distance isn't too far.

That's the rule.

A breeze blew across the lake, carrying moisture.

Li Dakang moved to the right and pointed to the roadside, "Governor Song, that's the thousand-acre rose garden project that I'm in charge of."

Song Yunhui looked in the direction Li Dakang was pointing.

A vast expanse of roses appeared before my eyes, red, pink, and white, standing out vividly in the sunlight.

"Dakang, Yuliang, let's go in and take a look." Song Yunhui said, turning around and riding towards the Rose Garden.