Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Song Yunhui is from the Department of Energy. He doesn't have gray hair, and he seems to have muscles. He's in pretty good shape.

Although Sha Ruijin doesn't appear to have any gray hair, Secretary Bai knows all too well that her boss frequently dyes his hair.

He didn't want anyone to see any gray hair, not even a single one.

Secretary Bai noticed that Sha Ruijin had drunk quite a bit, as he was sweating profusely.

Just as Secretary Bai was secretly worried, the two hands that had been locked in a stalemate simultaneously loosened, and the tense atmosphere in the courtyard instantly dissipated.

The two of them laughed heartily.

It's over.

Sha Ruijin relaxed his brows and eyes, and laughed heartily.

Song Yunhui's lips curled slightly, and his expression relaxed.

The two walked side by side, chatting and laughing. Anyone who didn't know them would think they were longtime friends.

They walked together toward the living room.

Secretary Bai was secretly astonished.

The big boss's shrewdness and strategic vision are far beyond what a small-time like me, Karami, can fathom.

After taking their seats on either side of the coffee table, Sha Ruijin sat on the sofa and said, "Comrade Yunhui, your presence truly honors my No. 1 Courtyard."

Tian Guofu boasted shamelessly, saying that you definitely wouldn't come.

I was certain you'd come tonight.

Well, Tian Guofu is taking the blame again!

It turns out that Sha Ruijin does have the skill of shifting blame, but it's rather clumsy.

There are some things that are just polite formalities that I don't want to say, but I still have to say them.

Song Yunhui leaned back on the sofa, his hand resting on the armrest. "Comrade Ruijin, some people have a narrow vision and a small perspective."

Don't worry about what others say.

"Go your own way and let others talk."

Actually, Song Yunhui came mainly for the sake of the bigger picture, to show others what he was doing.

Sometimes, public opinion can be a powerful force.

Once public opinion reaches its peak, it can destroy even the strongest bones.

Rumors of disunity within the provincial party committee and government are rampant, and those at higher levels may hold those responsible accountable; no one will be able to escape unscathed.

Sha Ruijin was in a very good mood. "Comrade Yunhui, yes."

Your arrival silenced everyone.

Those rumors circulating outside, saying that our provincial party committee and government are only superficially harmonious but actually at odds, are utter nonsense, baseless gossip, and complete rumors!

Song Yunhui sat upright with a calm expression. "Comrade Ruijin is right. It's just a rumor."

I, Song Yunhui, have worked within the system for decades, and I have always been objective and impartial, handling official matters without any personal grudges.

Not to mention the team members, even my wife Liang Sichen, if she makes a mistake or goes astray in her work or life, I will point it out immediately and urge her to correct it, without showing any leniency.

Comrade Ruijin, don't you agree?

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin burst into laughter, "Comrade Yunhui, it's truly a case of meeting too late; great minds think alike."

That's absolutely right!

Women are sensitive and easily swayed by emotions, but ultimately lack a broader perspective; in the end, men have to make the decisions on everything, big or small, at home.

My wife, Cao Qingyun, has always been obedient and sensible, and she always listens to me.

If I tell her to go east, she will never go west.

I told her to stay home, and she would never dare to go out.

In our household, I'm the one who makes all the decisions, inside and out.

Secretary Bai, standing to the side, lowered her head, suppressing a laugh, and inwardly complained.

Gee!

All those big shots are just bragging; you can't believe them no matter what.

Anyway, my boss exaggerated at least a hundred times.

Anyone who believes that is a fool.

Perhaps the boss had been drinking a bit, and seeing Song Yunhui, who was of the same rank, he inevitably got a little carried away and tried to show off.

Secretary Bai had actually wanted to leave for a long time, but unfortunately, guests came to Sha Ruijin's house again.

He wasn't sure what kind of tea to drink.

Because Sha Ruijin never expected Song Yunhui to come.

So we'll wait for the boss's instructions.

Just then, the cell phone on the table rang.

The ringing phone shattered the harmonious atmosphere of the conversation.

Sha Ruijin raised an eyebrow and casually complained, "Comrade Yunhui, look, they can't even let people have peace in the middle of the night. I wonder which blind fool is causing trouble."

"Once I get the call, I'm going to give them a good scolding."

Song Yunhui smiled faintly, "It might be a harassing call; it's very likely at this time."

It could be someone selling houses or tea.

Why not answer it and put it on speakerphone?

If it's a harassing call, I'll tell you how to get rid of it once and for all, guaranteeing he'll never call you again!

"Alright, let me see how you handle these kinds of calls." Sha Ruijin waved his hand and turned to Secretary Bai. "Xiao Bai, what are you standing there for? Answer it, put it on speakerphone."

Secretary Bai quickly stepped forward, glanced at the phone screen, and her pupils suddenly contracted.

The caller ID clearly read: My Dear Wife.

Hesitant to speak.

My heart was pounding with anxiety.

If your boss has just finished bragging and then answers your wife's call, he's likely to mess things up.

Sha Ruijin urged him to answer quickly and not dawdle.

After hesitating for a second, Secretary Bai answered the phone and put it on speakerphone.

It was placed on the coffee table in front of Sha Ruijin and Song Yunhui.

Sha Ruijin, feeling the effects of the alcohol and a bit dizzy, didn't even notice the caller ID. He leaned back on the sofa.

"Hello, who is this?"

On the other end of the phone, Cao Qingyun was a little angry and launched into a tirade, "Little Jinzi, pick your ears and listen carefully, tell me who I am."

You've only been in office in Handong for a few days, and you're already getting all high and mighty, not even recognizing your own wife!

Do you want to be like Chen Shimei, the man who abandoned his wife and father?

Sha Ruijin instantly sobered up considerably. "My dear wife, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, it's really a misunderstanding."

Cao Qingyun wasn't going to tolerate Sha Ruijin at all. "Little Jinzi, you're misunderstanding me. I'm telling you right now, you have to write a three-thousand-word self-criticism, and it has to be sincere!"

Do not!

Let's keep it at five thousand words.

No machine typing, no ghostwriting, it must be handwritten by you, not a single word can be missing!

Want to play Reagan's game with me? You're missing an ocean.

Sha Ruijin's arrogance vanished instantly, his expression stiffened, and he immediately softened, "Wife, I drank a little tonight, and my head is spinning, so I'm not in a good state."

I admit my mistake, I apologize, but can I skip the self-criticism?

My hand hurts after writing five thousand words.

Cao Qingyun's tone was firm and unyielding, "Little Jinzi, are you going to write it or not?"

"If you dare to slack off or try to cheat, I'll go to Handong in a few days to get a divorce from you. It's not a big deal, you can handle it yourself!"

Sha Ruijin panicked and whispered, "No, no, no, honey, calm down!"

"I really have important business to discuss. Governor Song Yunhui has personally come to visit me. We are here to discuss the work of the Handong leadership team and the overall development strategy. This is not some private drinking and fooling around."

Cao Qingyun's tone immediately softened, "Ruijin, work must come first."

I was just kidding. What self-criticism? Five thousand words, not a single punctuation mark.

You should have a good talk with Governor Song, and please don't get angry.

Okay, good girl!

Once I finish what I'm doing, I'll go to Handong to take care of you.

Ruijin, get some rest.

Without him.

She knew that Song Yunhui had to give her man face in front of Sha Ruijin.

Otherwise, Xiao Jinzi's reputation would be completely shattered, and how could he maintain his position as the top provincial official?

"Okay, okay, get some rest." Sha Ruijin hung up the phone in a hurry.

Embarrassing.

awkward.

Also, he over-bragged and made a fool of himself in front of Song Yunhui.

How embarrassing!