Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Gao Yuliang pressed the answer button, "Xiao He!"

On the other end of the phone, Secretary He sounded a bit gossipy and slightly nervous. "Boss, some big news!"

Governor Song Yunhui went to the No. 1 compound of the Provincial Party Committee and had a very pleasant conversation with Secretary Sha.

The message was personally delivered by Secretary Bai, with pictures and proof; it's absolutely true!

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuliang remained unmoved. "Xiao He, have you been wasting your time?"

Was Secretary Bai sharing information with you out of kindness?

He's using you as a pawn, using your mouth to spread messages and send signals!

Secretary He was stunned. Secretary Bai was really wicked.

He quickly pressed, "Boss, what should I do now? Should I pretend I don't know, or should I announce it to the public?"

Gao Yuliang smiled. "Xiao He, you'll do this: listen to my arrangements today."

Don't you secretaries have a group chat?

"You should quickly register a new account to infiltrate the area and use that account to send out the message."

"Boss, I'll arrange it right away." Secretary He took out his spare phone and started working.

Gao Yuliang casually advised, "Remember to keep a low profile and spread the word anonymously. Don't let anyone trace the source, or you'll get dragged into trouble for no reason."

The internet remembers everything.

Secretary He was a little smug. "Boss, don't worry, my nickname is Secretary Tian's Chief Secretary. No one will suspect me."

"Am I smart?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuliang shook his head helplessly, inwardly sighing at his great wisdom, and then hung up the phone.

Wu Huifen sat to the side and sighed, "Yuliang, now I finally understand that Song Yunhui is indeed not simple."

He had just started a battle with Secretary Sha during the day, and then took the initiative to visit him that evening.

And you can also enjoy Sha Ruijin's fine tea.

She's too calculating.

This is unusual.

Gao Yuliang let out a long sigh of relief. "Huifen, I've finally figured it out tonight."

Why did I only ever reach the position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and never become the top leader of the provincial party committee?

Wu Huifen was a little puzzled. "Yuliang, is it because we don't have a strong backer, or our connections aren't powerful enough?"

Gao Yuliang gently shook his head. "Huifen, not entirely."

What's needed above is a vibrant, dynamic, and competitive landscape in Handong, teeming with life and teeming with fish.

The Thirteen Protectors of Handong were all high-ranking officials who wielded real power.

If everyone sticks to their own ways and remains stagnant, our Handong will be like a stagnant pool, and development will inevitably stagnate.

"Hey! Yu Liang, now that you mention it, it makes sense." Wu Huifen poured Gao Yu Liang another cup of tea.

Gao Yuliang leaned back on the sofa. "Huifen, so we need different types of people at the top to stir up the game in Handong, prevent it from becoming stagnant, and break the deadlock."

Tian Guofu is a typical troublemaker.

To be precise, he's a troublemaker!

Wu Huifen couldn't help but chuckle. "Yuliang, your analogy is quite apt and vivid. Anyway, I felt at first glance that Tian Guofu was not someone I could associate with."

Gao Yuliang chimed in, "Indeed! Tian Guofu is narrow-minded, loves to listen to gossip, and loves to spread rumors. He always says things like 'it is said,' 'I heard,' or 'someone said,' which is typical of a petty person."

But such people have their uses; their existence is justified.

Wu Huifen pressed on, "So, what is Sha Ruijin in your eyes? A shark?"

Gao Yuliang shook his head slightly, "Sharks are ferocious, powerful, and in control of the overall situation."

Sha Ruijin wished he could do that, but he couldn't.

He's at best a slippery eel—seemingly cunning and powerful, moving freely in and out of control—but in reality, his vision is limited and he's constrained.

Wu Huifen laughed so hard her slippers fell off. "The provincial first prize is like an eel. If the people of Handong knew this, I wonder if Secretary Sha would be furious."

"Fine, I'm so angry, let's just go eat at the banquet." Actually, that's not entirely accurate.

To be precise, Sha Ruijin is like a cormorant. He seems capable of catching fish and controlling situations, but in reality, he is always manipulated by certain people above him and bound by the rules. He can only work within the designated circle his whole life and dares not step out of line.

He's the type who wants both.

I want to use rules to constrain others.

They're trying to break the rules again, like freezing the appointment of a batch of officials. It's incredibly stupid.

Wu Huifen's eyes were full of curiosity as she continued to ask, "Yuliang, what about Song Yunhui?"

How would you rate him?

Gao Yuliang said in a serious tone, "He is a catfish."

The catfish, specially sent down from above, is meant to stir up the waters of Handong, break the stagnant pattern, and revitalize Handong.

Sha Ruijin was good at maintaining the status quo but not good at expanding, which had already disappointed the higher-ups.

Governor Liu is getting old and has lost his vigor. Although he has achievements and courage, his health is not keeping up.

That's why Song Yunhui was parachuted in from above.

Wu Huifen looked at Gao Yuliang, "And what about you?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuliang looked a little tired and racked his brains for words. "I just want to be a mudfish, surviving in the cracks, lying low, not competing or fighting, and landing safely."

Not seeking the limelight, not getting involved in deadlocks, not getting entangled in factions, simply enduring one's term peacefully and retiring smoothly is enough.

Maybe next year I should take a less demanding job and start my retirement early.

As soon as he finished speaking, Gao Yuliang closed his eyes.

Having spent half his life navigating the ups and downs of officialdom, he had long since seen through the struggles for fame and fortune.

The No. 1 compound of the Provincial Party Committee.

living room.

Sha Ruijin and Song Yunhui each drank two more cups of tea.

Sha Ruijin stood up. "I'll go water the trees in the yard again."

Song Yunhui bluntly stated, "Comrade Ruijin, I seriously suspect you're physically weak and impotent!"

Sha Ruijin was unconvinced, "We men can admit defeat in anything in our lives, but we can't stand being told we're no good!"

"You just wait, I'll show you what it means to pee three feet into the wind!"

Song Yunhui smiled faintly, "Alright, I'll wait and see."

In his youth, a boy could urinate three feet deep into the wind.

When your hair turns gray, your shoes get wet in the wind.

Little Gold wasn't unconvinced, but once he said it, he had already lost.

A gentle evening breeze blew through the courtyard, a light breeze that felt refreshingly cool.

Sha Ruijin stood under the tree, loosened his belt, and stood tall with his head held high, deliberately striking a domineering pose.

Facing the wind, begin your performance.

Unfortunately, fate had other plans, and the water flowed against the wind.

Most of the liquid was soaked onto the shoes, trouser legs, and hands, leaving them in a sorry state.

The scene was extremely awkward.

Song Yunhui stood not far away and said jokingly, "Comrade Ruijin, you really are no good."

Look, you just changed your clothes, now you need to change your shoes too.

"This really isn't working. Would you like me to prescribe a formula to strengthen your body and replenish your vital energy?"

Feeling embarrassed, Sha Ruijin simply bent down, took off his leather shoes, and casually threw them into the trash can next to him.

Hemp egg!

The movements are crisp and clean, with the main principle being "out of sight, out of mind."

"What prescription?" Sha Ruijin pulled off his belt and threw off his pants.

Sha Ruijin washed his hands and put on the last pair of trousers.

Song Yunhui entered the living room and said, "Comrade Ruijin, I see that you are weak and lack energy. I will prescribe a Chinese medicine prescription for you to strengthen your body, replenish your qi and blood."

You should take good care of your health and replenish your energy.

Sha Ruijin immediately waved his hand, "I don't need it!"

"I'm perfectly healthy, without a single ailment, and don't need any treatment."

I really want Song Yunhui's prescription, but I can't just ask for it directly.

They can only say one thing and mean another.