Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

A few more questions were asked, and then the conversation ended.

Approving applause rang out in the conference room.

After the conversation was completed, Song Yunhui prepared to leave.

"Comrade Yunhui, please wait a moment." Minister Li gestured, "Come sit in my office, have some tea, and chat for a bit."

"Okay, thank you, Minister Li." Song Yunhui followed Minister Li out of the conference room.

He entered the minister's office.

The two sat down side by side on the sofa, each with a cup of tea.

Minister Li took a couple of sips of tea, put down the teacup, and said, "Comrade Yunhui, I'm going to convey the central government's strict requirements: you will be appointed as the governor of Handong Province."

During his term, he must stabilize the overall economy of Handong Province.

We will do everything we can to maintain a double-digit annual GDP growth rate in Handong.

This is a hard requirement, and it's also your task.

The central government wants results, and GDP is the best quantifiable standard.

Song Yunhui immediately stated, "Please rest assured, central authorities, after I take office, I will not engage in factionalism or image-building projects. I will coordinate the efforts of the team to revitalize the province's economy, maintain economic growth with high quality and quantity, and take into account people's well-being. I will never let down the trust of the organization."

The statement was sincere and contained no exaggerated or empty words.

Minister Li nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject, "I contacted Comrade Zhao Lichun yesterday."

You should speak separately with Zhao Lichun and Liu Changsheng to learn from their experiences and lessons, which will benefit your future work in Handong Province.

"Thank you, Minister Li. I'll contact Secretary Zhao Lichun shortly." Song Yunhui thought it would be good to meet him.

"Old Zhao, he's probably already in this building, maybe in someone's office having some tea. I'll call him now." Minister Li picked up the landline and dialed, telling Zhao Lichun to come to his office as soon as possible.

Less than five minutes later, Zhao Lichun, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, entered Minister Li's office.

After exchanging brief pleasantries with Minister Li, Zhao Lichun and Song Yunhui left immediately.

The two decided to go fishing at Shichahai.

It's nice to fish and chat at the same time.

the other side.

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University.

inpatient department.

High-ranking officials' inpatient ward.

The VIP private rooms have good natural light, a comfortable temperature, and a sofa for accompanying patients.

In addition, it is fully equipped with dedicated health and wellness facilities.

It can be said to be top-of-the-line hospitalization conditions.

Zhong Zhengmian had already woken up long ago.

Once bitten, twice shy.

There's still a significant shadow in my heart.

This was the first time in his life he had ever been bitten by a snake, and by two snakes at the same time.

Looking back on last night's experience, I still feel a bit scared.

He was lying on his side, and the snake bite on his lower back and buttocks was tightly bandaged with a wound dressing.

His brows furrowed, his body twisted and turned, rubbing against the soft mattress of the hospital bed, and he kept humming and moaning.

"It hurts, brother, my butt hurts terribly, even the slightest movement pulls at my skin."

Zhong Zhengguo, sitting on the sofa, pinched the space between his eyebrows and pressed his temples with his fingertips.

His face was full of impatience, and he was annoyed and frustrated by his younger brother.

I can't stand even a little bit.

I can't take it anymore.

They really squandered a winning hand.

Zhong Zhengguo raised his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Second brother, can you please calm down and stop making trouble?"

Overwhelmed by illness and setbacks, he was filled with resentment with nowhere to vent it.

Zhong Zhengmian suddenly raised his hand and slammed his fist on the hospital bed, gritting his teeth and growling, "Big brother, I'm wronged."

Last night, the Imperial Palace Garden was a trap!

Song Yunhui, Lu Xiaola, and that scoundrel Director Chen—the three of them conspired to frame me! I, Zhong Zhengmian, will avenge this blood feud!

He was consumed by hatred and refused to admit defeat.

"Second brother, you're completely muddle-headed." Zhong Zhengguo sat up abruptly, lowering his voice to scold, "Shut up now, don't think about anything, and don't mention any grudges."

In particular, it is forbidden to mention Director Chen in public.

Chung Jung-myeon was stunned. "Why?"

"Director Chen went to the dean this morning and embellished the whole story from that night, pinning all the blame on you." Zhong Zhengguo had also sent someone to gather information, and now he was telling his simple-minded younger brother, "Director Chen also said that you trespassed into the film and television production area without permission, ignored warnings, and acted recklessly and violated regulations. Because of this, your promotion spot for this round is completely gone, not a single chance left. If you cause any more trouble, you'll probably lose your current position too. Think about it!"

His dream of promotion shattered, a fatal blow.

Chung Cheng-mian's pupils shrank suddenly, his chest heaved violently, and his voice trembled abruptly, "God, how could this happen... I've toiled for so many years, building up seniority and taking sides, I wanted to advance so badly."

Half a lifetime of planning, all for naught.

Zhong Zhengguo sighed deeply, "No matter how much you planned, you shouldn't have been greedy and entered the Imperial Capital Garden last night, thinking you could catch the red-handed and control the Energy System. Instead, you got yourself into trouble."

"Brother, what do we do now? I can't swallow this." Zhong Zhengmian clenched the quilt, feeling frustrated and angry with nowhere to vent his anger.

"I'm not happy about this either." Chung Cheng-kuo leaned back on the sofa, his face ashen. "But right now we're in a very passive position. First, we didn't find a single penny of the stolen money at the scene, only practice vouchers from the film crew. We have no concrete evidence against anyone. Second, Director Chen has all the necessary paperwork. We're in the wrong in every way. And the Energy Department is even turning around and biting us."

In the power struggles of officialdom, one can only act when there is a valid reason and a legitimate cause.

Now, the Zhong family has no reason to do anything else.

If they go to do something else, it will be illegitimate and they will be attacked by the masses.

Upon hearing Zhong Zhengguo's words, Zhong Zhengmian felt relieved. "Brother, things couldn't get any worse. What other bad news could there be? Our luck is about to change."

That's too optimistic.

next second.

Zhong Zhengguo sighed and said, "Second brother, there's even worse news."

Taking advantage of this incident, Xu Shengli is stirring up trouble in the central government, attempting to label you as having violated regulations and overstepped your authority in handling the case. It's highly likely you'll receive a disciplinary warning, which will be recorded in your file.

Records left in the archives can affect one's career path.

If given a choice, no one wants to be disciplined.

Chung Cheng-mian collapsed instantly, ceasing all argument and slumping back onto the hospital bed. With a heavy nasal voice, he pleaded and said weakly, "Big brother, I don't care, my butt just hurts."

They are typical examples of people who give up easily and only know how to show weakness.

Because he knew the saying since he was a child: "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

Zhong Zhengguo was utterly exhausted. He waved his hand dismissively to comfort him: "Second brother, you were just bitten on the skin by an ordinary non-venomous snake. It won't damage your internal organs, and you won't die."

"Use this excuse of recuperating to get some rest and avoid the limelight."

The best course of action right now is to survive and stay alive.

Zhong Zhengmian's eyes darted around, and he looked up at Zhong Zhengguo intently, pressing for an answer: "Who made it in this round of replacements?"

This is what he cares about most.

I could accept it if it were my teammate.

"Former Governor of Handong Province, Liu Changsheng. The Z Group Department had a talk with Old Liu," Zhong Zhengguo said bluntly.

"Damn it, why!" Zhong Zhengmian cursed through gritted teeth, his face full of jealousy. "That old bastard Liu Changsheng got off easy. He's been steady and unassuming his whole life, and he picked up the scraps too easily."

Extremely envious and filled with resentment.

How can this be allowed!