Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

"Good, good, good. Professor Liang has settled down at Han University, and Governor Song has come to pick him up personally. This is a blessing for Han University." Liang Zezhou said, then turned back to look at Liang Sishen, who was saying goodbye to several professors from the School of Economics and Management. "I was originally planning to host a welcome banquet tonight to celebrate Comrade Sishen's arrival."

I mentioned it to Liang Sichen, but she rejected me outright.

"Principal Liang, thank you, but no need." Song Yunhui smiled. "I'm taking Sishen home now. If there's a chance in the future, let's get together alone."

"Alright, another day, another day," Liang Zezhou said with a smile.

Liang Sichen walked over.

She looked at Song Yunhui, then at Liang Zezhou.

With a smile in her eyes, she said, "Principal Liang, thank you!"

"Not at all," Liang Zezhou waved his hands repeatedly. "Comrade Sishen is an expert in international finance. With you here, our weakness will be filled."

When Liang Zezhou praised Liang Sichen to her face, he was actually saying it to him.

Song Yunhui, Liang Sishen, and Liang Zezhou said a few words.

Song Yunhui and Liang Sishen left by car.

Liang Sichen relaxed, leaned back in her seat, and held her man's hand.

"Are you exhausted?" Song Yunhui asked.

"It's alright." Liang Sichen turned to look at him. "Why did you come? Wasn't there a standing committee meeting tonight?"

"No rush, it's still early." Song Yunhui turned the steering wheel and glanced at the rearview mirror. "I was thinking that since it's your first day at Han University, someone should come to pick you up. I don't want our Dean Liang to go home alone."

Back at the No. 2 compound of the Provincial Party Committee, Liang Sichen hugged Song Yunhui tightly and gave him a kiss.

Song Yunhui smiled. "Sishen, what's wrong? Are you having any difficulties getting a job at Han University?"

"No," Liang Sichen's voice was muffled. "It's just that we haven't had a proper conversation like this in a long time."

Hug me, you have to hold me while we sleep tonight.

"Okay, Sishen. These days have been really busy, one thing after another." Song Yunhui pulled her hand and sat her down on the sofa. "You've seen the situation in Handong, we can't afford to let our guard down."

"I know," Liang Sichen nodded. "You're too busy; I need to be by your side."

The governor's position is not divided into day and night. There are standing committee meetings, secretary office meetings, special meetings, and countless petitions, receptions, and research trips. The schedule is always full.

"By the way, Yunhui, what are we having for dinner? I'll make it for you," Liang Sichen asked.

"Let's eat at Lao Ding's house." Song Yunhui glanced at his watch. "I told my sister-in-law Zhao Qingmin beforehand to prepare a couple more dishes."

When Liang Sichen first arrived in Handong, Song Yunhui didn't have time to cook, and it wasn't appropriate to have someone else come to cook at his home.

After much thought, Song Yunhui felt that this arrangement was the most reasonable.

Liang Sichen thought for a moment, "Alright. Old Ding and you have a good relationship. My sister-in-law and I also work at Han University."

The two tidied up, and Song Yunhui took the local specialties from Beijing that Liang Sichen had brought.

Zhao Qingmin was waiting at the door. When she saw Liang Sichen, she smiled warmly.

"Sishen's here! It's been so long! Look at you, you still look so young! You look like you're in your early twenties, so young!"

Sure enough, women all like it when others say they look young.

If someone calls another woman an "old woman," they'll probably get a beating.

Liang Sichen smiled and hugged Zhao Qingmin. "Sister-in-law, it's been a long time. You look better and better."

"Sigh, I'm getting old. But you're becoming more and more elegant." Zhao Qingmin pulled Liang Sichen's hand and led her into the living room. "I heard you went to Han University to become the dean?"

"Sister-in-law, um, School of Economics and Management. We're not in the same school, but we're colleagues." The two women started complimenting each other.

Ding Jianguo carried the plate and placed it on the table.

Song Yunhui and Liang Sichen also went into the kitchen to help.

The four people sat down.

Zhao Qingmin and Liang Sichen started chatting. They talked about the faculty and students at Han University, and then about the talent recruitment policies for returned overseas students in Handong Province. The more they talked, the more enthusiastic they became.

Song Yunhui and Ding Jianguo couldn't get a word in edgewise. They exchanged a glance and then went back to eating their dishes in silence, mainly focusing on a bowl of rice.

After dinner, Zhao Qingmin pulled Liang Sichen to look at photo albums on the living room sofa.

Ding Jianguo glanced at Song Yunhui and said, "Come on, Xiaohui, let's go digest our food."

"Okay, Lao Ding, let's walk to the meeting." Song Yunhui thought a walk would be good.

For some reason, Song Yunhui felt at ease when Liang Sichen arrived.

The two went out and walked slowly along the tree-lined path toward the provincial party committee office building.

The two walked slowly, one in front of the other, about half a body length apart.

The two encountered Gao Yuliang in front of the office building.

Gao Yuliang, carrying a black briefcase, saw Song Yunhui and Ding Jianguo approaching and stopped on the steps with a smile. "What a coincidence, you've all arrived at the same time."

"Secretary Gao," Ding Jianguo stepped forward and shook hands with Gao Yuliang, "You're here a little earlier."

Gao Yuliang waved his hand, "I just arrived too. Come on, let's go to my office and sit for a while. It'll be another half hour or so. We'll go to the conference room later."

"Alright, I'll accept your offer." Song Yunhui thought this was a good idea.

The three of them entered Gao Yuliang's office.

Gao Yuliang personally took out a can of good tea from the cabinet, unpacked it, and rinsed the cups and saucers with practiced movements, clearly indicating that he was a regular tea brewer.

Secretary He's job was taken over by Gao Yuliang.

Ding Jianguo glanced at him and said, "Secretary Gao, your tea-making skills are getting better and better."

"When I'm alone and have nothing to do, I study the art of tea." Gao Yuliang poured out the first brew of tea. "Drinking tea is something you can't rush. The first brew is just for rinsing; you can only drink the second brew."

Song Yunhui took the teacup, smelled it, and exclaimed, "Excellent tea!"

Gao Yuliang poured himself a glass, sat down, and said, "Governor Song, thank you for Xiao Gangyu's matter. It was your recommendation that led to his appointment as the Executive Deputy Procurator-General. Finally, things can be stabilized at the Procuratorate."

Song Yunhui, holding his teacup, said, "Secretary Gao, I'm not just recommending Xiao Gangyu personally. I believe that capable cadres should be put to good use and placed in suitable positions."

Gao Yuliang's eyelids twitched slightly. "What do you mean?"

"Chen Hai is young and energetic. It's not easy for him to be promoted to the position of deputy chief prosecutor of the provincial procuratorate at his age." Song Yunhui put down his teacup. "But his drive is like a knife that only stabs forward without looking back. There are countless things to do in the procuratorate. You can't get things done just by being energetic. You need someone to support you from behind."

Gao Yuliang narrowed his eyes. "You're saying Xiao Gangyu covered for him?"

"I'm not saying Xiao Gangyu is covering for him," Song Yunhui said, meeting Gao Yuliang's gaze. "I'm saying the Handong procuratorial system needs a mature and prudent person to hold the fort. Xiao Gangyu has worked in the procuratorial system for most of his life, from the municipal procuratorate to the provincial procuratorate. His resume has no major flaws, and he can coordinate various departments. With him in charge of the executive deputy procurator-general position, and Chen Hai leading the charge, the two of them make a complete team."

Because Ji Changming was about to retire, Song Yunhui thought that Xiao Gangyu was the most suitable candidate.

Gao Yuliang did not respond immediately, but picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip.

"Yunhui, what you said is very fair." Ding Jianguo put down his teacup. "Chen Hai is indeed not very mature. He is currently the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, but in terms of ability, he is actually not as good as the deputy director, Lü Liang."

Song Yunhui nodded. "So we've come up with the same idea."

Song Yunhui's words were directed at Xiao Gangyu, but they were not only directed at Xiao Gangyu.

The executive deputy chief prosecutor of the provincial procuratorate is just one move in the game.

What Song Yunhui wanted was a balance in the entire political and legal system of Handong, not for one side to gain complete control.

After all, Ji Changming listened to Sha Ruijin's every word.

"The Standing Committee meeting has five minutes left." Song Yunhui glanced at his watch. "There's bound to be a heated debate tonight."

"Let's go and meet the general of the Sha family gang." Ding Jianguo felt there wasn't much suspense.

Gao Yuliang put on his coat, "Okay, okay!"

The three of them left the office one after the other and walked towards the Standing Committee meeting room.

Tonight's Standing Committee meeting had few topics, but each one was significant.

At this time.

Tian Guofu walked over and said, "Governor Song, Governor Ding, you've come too."

Song Yunhui nodded. "Comrade Guofu."

Ding Jianguo smiled. "Secretary Guofu."

That counts as having given prior notice.

"Secretary Guofu, why aren't you mentioning me? Are you treating me, Gao Yuliang, like I don't exist?" Gao Yuliang started nitpicking. "Secretary Guofu, did you not see me, or what?"