Name: The Holy Son of the Energy Department Enters Handong

early morning.

Gao Yuliang didn't sleep well at all last night; he had dark circles under his eyes.

He got up very early, at six o'clock, he had no choice but to get up.

The events of today's three-person group meeting kept replaying in his mind.

This made it impossible for him to settle down.

Excitement, confusion, anger and a host of other complex emotions kept pounding in his temples!

It would be a lie to say that Gao Yuliang wasn't nervous.

He was running out of cards, and even Qi Tongwei was visiting him less and less lately.

However, Qi Tongwei leaving him and going to Zhao Xia's place wasn't entirely a bad thing for him.

That way, no one can find him through Qi Tongwei's connection.

In a way, they secured a semblance of peace for themselves.

Without Qi Tongwei, as long as Gao Yuliang doesn't do anything foolish or admit defeat, no one can trace him back to Qi Tongwei.

The only flaw was that he concealed his marital relationship from the organization, married Gao Xiaofeng, and had a big, healthy son!

These are just minor matters.

However, everything has two sides. If someone deliberately makes a scene and blames it all on his disloyalty to the organization, then things could escalate significantly.

However, that's all for the future. Gao Yuliang is in charge of the political and legal affairs of Handong Province and has been deeply rooted there for many years. He believes that no one will be able to trace him back to Gao Yuliang.

The meeting was scheduled to start at 9:30. Gao Yuliang had been working at his unit for over an hour when he arrived at the small meeting room at 9:00.

Upon arriving here, his heart felt exceptionally calm.

After waiting for only fifteen minutes, Sha Ruijin also came in.

"Secretary Yuliang is here so early! Where is Governor Zhao?" Sha Ruijin asked, frowning in confusion. Why isn't Zhao Xia here yet?

"Perhaps Governor Zhao has other work to do. I arrived at nine o'clock, and there was no one else there."

"How about we call and urge them now!" Gao Yuliang adjusted his glasses, his face displaying his signature refined and calm expression.

"No need, we can wait. Governor Zhao didn't come on time, he must be busy serving the people!" Sha Ruijin waved his hand, rejecting Gao Yuliang's suggestion.

Today's three-person group meeting was originally for the sake of dumplings wrapped in a jar of vinegar, and for the purpose of meeting Zhao Xia, so that Zhao Xia could have Qi Tongwei expedite the trial of Hou Liangping's case, and release him as soon as possible if there were no problems!

Today, Sha Ruijin came to see Zhao Xia with a humble attitude, so it was impossible for him to call and urge her at this time. Sha Ruijin was shrewd enough to do that.

There was nothing he could do; it was Sha Ruijin, not Zhao Xia, who needed his help.

The two waited until ten o'clock, and the longer they waited, the more dumbfounded they became.

No, even the most arrogant leader will arrive within five minutes.

Zhao Xia has been overdue for a full half hour. What's going on?

They completely disregarded the three-person group meeting.

Sha Ruijin's forehead veins bulged, feeling that Zhao Xia was looking down on him.

They didn't take his words to heart at all.

"Secretary Sha, we're already half an hour overtime. Should we call and ask?" Gao Yuliang suppressed a laugh, adding fuel to the fire at this crucial moment.

Zhao Xia didn't come, and Sha Ruijin was still delaying the start of the meeting. It was obvious that he, as the full-time deputy secretary, was just there to play the role of a mascot.

Then he would have no scruples; he could fan the flames or stab people in the back as he pleased.

Hearing Gao Yuliang's words, Sha Ruijin's eyes blazed with fury. He gritted his teeth and said, word by word, "Beat them! They've been overtime by half an hour! How can such cadres have no discipline at all!"

Sha Ruijin slammed his fist on the table, finally breaking through the defenses.

Gao Yuliang suppressed a laugh after hearing this.

His eyes narrowed into wrinkles, clearly pleased to see Sha Ruijin looking so defeated.

Hearing the commotion, Secretary Bai came in. After hearing Sha Ruijin's orders, she immediately called Zhao Xia's secretary.

"Beep beep beep beep!"

The sound rang for a long time, but no one answered.

The first time I called, the call didn't go through.

"This is outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! How can there be officials who can go missing at a time like this!"

Sha Ruijin slammed his fist on the table, his face dark with rage.

He felt he had no authority as the top leader, and his face had been trampled on.

Moreover, Gao Yuliang was also present, and he's probably laughing at me in his heart right now.

How embarrassing! So embarrassing!

"Secretary Sha, Governor Zhao Xia's secretary isn't answering the phone; we couldn't get through!"

After making two more calls without getting through, Secretary Bai lowered his head and reported to Sha Ruijin.

"Then call him directly. Don't you have his phone number?"

"I have to teach you even this little thing!" Sha Ruijin rarely lost his temper with his secretary who had been with him for many years.

"Secretary Sha, please calm down!"

Gao Yuliang offered a quiet word of comfort, but couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.

If the occasion hadn't prevented it, he probably would have laughed out loud.

"Secretary Yuliang is excited? Who's excited?!"

Just then, the door was pushed open, and Zhao Xia walked in!

Seeing Sha Ruijin's dark expression and his constant gaze fixed on her, Zhao Xia finally realized her mistake. She laughed and explained, "Sorry, sorry, the car had a flat tire on the way. I didn't know until now. I hope Secretary Sha won't blame me for this!"

"Then why can't I get through on the phone!" Sha Ruijin said through gritted teeth, feeling frustrated.

The car broke down—a convenient excuse, leaving Sha Ruijin with absolutely no way to hold him accountable.

"What call? Is it my secretary's call?"

His phone malfunctioned and was under repair. I told him to buy a new one and I would reimburse him, but he instead scolded me, saying I shouldn't abuse my power for personal gain.

"Sorry to keep you both waiting!" Zhao Xia laughed, but there was little apology on his face.

If it were a meeting of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, he certainly wouldn't deliberately be late. But this three-person group meeting, to put it bluntly, was at Sha Ruijin's behest.

They need something from him or Gao Yuliang.

If Zhao Xia or Gao Yuliang needed something from Sha Ruijin, Sha Ruijin would never agree.

What is the point of discussing the existence of a three-person group meeting?

Of course, he wasn't deliberately late today; it was just too much of a coincidence.

Unfortunately, the car got a flat tire.

I got up very early today and got on the bus at 9:20. In theory, I should have arrived on time, but who would have thought there would be this unexpected situation.

So that's what caused the delay.

Sha Ruijin looked at Zhao Xia's indifferent face, as if she hadn't done anything wrong.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he obediently closed it.

There was no other way; I needed their help today.

They've already given an explanation; if he continues to investigate and makes things ugly, it will be detrimental to him.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's start the meeting today!"

"Regarding the development of Handong Province..." Sha Ruijin suppressed his anger and sat down in his seat.

He spoke calmly, feigning nonchalance.

Zhao Xia raised an eyebrow, saw the three seats at the small round table meeting, and sat down to fill the last vacancy.