In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

Chen Luo really didn't care much about money.

"Mr. Li, according to market prices, the money will ultimately be used by my wife and me to invest in the development of the western mountainous areas."

Upon hearing this, Old Xu chimed in, "That's really true. Over the years, the couple's annual profit from Dongsheng in China has been around several hundred billion yuan, apart from donations to Peking University."

The rest of their investments have been primarily in charitable causes, including schools in the western mountainous regions, sponsoring impoverished students, hospitals, and even rural roads.

"I've heard about that. But we still have to give it to them; it's a rule we can't break."

With Li Lao making the final decision, Chen Luo stopped dwelling on these issues.

"Since Elder Li has already spoken, my wife and I will accept the money. However, could you please approve a quota for the construction of a university?"

I want to bring this money and the capital I've cashed out overseas back to China to build a university in Lüzhou, specifically to house research institutes.

These research institutes cannot keep poaching talent from overseas; they ultimately need to cultivate their own talent.

"This plan is good!"

"But don't you two talk it over?"

Old Li looked at Chen Luo with a half-smile. Many people in China who held higher positions than Chen Luo couldn't see through the power of money, and he was afraid that Chen Luo would regret it in the future.

Chen Luo shook his head.

"Mr. Li, to be honest, my wife and I like money, but we already have more than we can spend. If we keep it, it's just a number."

"Everyone should leave something behind in their life. Our greatest wish, as husband and wife, is to contribute to the great rejuvenation of this country and this nation!"

"Great! That's a very high level of awareness!"

Compared to some of our senior cadres, Comrade Chen Luo, you, as a young man, put them to shame!

"I've agreed to the plan to build a university in Lüzhou. You submit the report, and I'll have Comrade Hao Yi approve it."

Meanwhile, regarding the industrial park, once you return to Handong, apply directly for a national-level industrial park designation. I'll have the comrades at the Development and Reform Commission expedite the review and approval process! Besides these, at the bureau committee meeting in a few days, I will propose upgrading Luzhou to a second-tier fiscal level and providing special funds to support the construction of the Luzhou Industrial Park!

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo immediately stood up.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Xu, thank you both for your support!"

Chen Luo's ninety-degree bow brought a light to the eyes of the two old people, and their gazes towards Chen Luo softened.

"Old Li, Chen Luo, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"Xiao Tan, make the arrangements!"

Upon hearing this, Director Tan outside quickly responded and made the arrangements.

After finishing their meal, Chen Luo and Old Xu left by car. In the car, Old Xu stared at Chen Luo without blinking.

"Ahem, Mr. Xu, your gaze is giving me the creeps..."

"Don't interrupt. You're quite something, kid. You've quietly amassed hundreds of billions of dollars in capital. It wouldn't be wrong to say you're the richest person in the country in the open."

"Um...would you like me to get you something?"

"Get lost! Trying to bribe this old man? I don't care. I can't even spend all the salary the country gives me. Who needs your money that's immediately going to be used for building the country?"

Chen Luo felt a warm glow from those words.

"Back in Handong, you need to keep a close eye on things in Lüzhou. After the New Year, I plan to transfer Huang Ming to Handong to serve as the president of the High Court and deputy secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Let him take on more responsibilities in the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. What do you think?"

When this matter is brought up, Chen Luo has no reason to disagree.

"This is a good thing. People's energy is limited. I need to devote a lot of energy to the development of Lüzhou, and I'm afraid I won't be able to handle the work of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission in a timely manner. I have no objection to having Comrade Huang Ming help me!"

"It's good that you agree. Don't worry, Huang Ming is reasonable and he will listen to you. In a few years, once he is familiar with the work of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, you will be able to relieve yourself of your burden."

Only Chen Luoxu and the driver were in the car, and the driver pretended not to hear what they were saying...

The car went straight back to Old Xu's house, where Chen Luo stayed for the night.

It's 9:30 p.m.

Chen Luo took out his phone and called his wife.

"Hey honey, are the two little ones asleep?"

"I just went to sleep. How was your trip to Beijing?"

"It's going very smoothly! The State Council will contact you regarding the return of AMY's industries to Taiwan, but you need to act quickly."

"Yes, I've been preparing for this period of time, so there won't be any problems."

Chen Luo finally went to sleep after hanging up the phone.

The next morning, Chen Luo took the earliest flight back to Handong.

As soon as he got off the plane, Liu Mingyu and his driver greeted him at the airport. After getting into the car, Liu Mingyu said, "Secretary Chen, the provincial party committee meeting at 2:30 this afternoon requires your attendance. There are also some documents from the Political and Legal Affairs Commission that need your signature. The Luzhou Municipal Party Committee meeting tomorrow morning has also been arranged."

"Hmm, it's quite compact."

Mingyu, how are things going between you and Comrade Lu Yike?

Liu Mingyu chuckled and said, "Reporting to Secretary Chen, while you were in Beijing last night, I captured the enemy's fortress and seized the high ground. Victory is imminent!"

"Tsk tsk, no wonder you look so radiant, a man who's tasted the sweetness really is different!"

We arrived at the provincial party committee building while making light of the situation.

Chen Luo had just gotten out of the car when he bumped into Tian Guofu, who was coming out of the provincial party committee building.

"Secretary Guofu!"

"Oh? Secretary Chen! You're back from Beijing?"

"Yes, I have to thank Secretary Guo Fu for his help, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to meet Director Xiao as soon as I arrived in Beijing."

"Did Director Xiao meet with you personally?"

Tian Guofu's lips twitched slightly. In fact, the only connection he had made was with his superior in the Supervisory Commission, the current deputy director in charge of daily operations. As for Director Xiao... Tian Guofu didn't even dare to think about it, let alone meet him.

"Yes, Director Xiao is very gentle!"

Tian Guofu was starting to lose his composure. He still remembered the explosive aura and domineering style of Director Xiao at the conference when he was working at the Supervisory Commission. These were things that had nothing to do with the word "gentle".

Taking a deep breath, Tian Guofu tried to calm himself down. He knew others were different; they had incredibly powerful backers and were holy sons of their sects. It was normal… normal…

"Phew! Secretary Chen, I'll head back to the Discipline Inspection Commission now. See you at the Standing Committee meeting this afternoon!"

After saying that, Tian Guofu left in a hurry, because he was really afraid that he would not be able to hide his jealousy.

Although Chen Luo was puzzled, he did not try to stop him.

Everyone has their own work to do, everyone's busy, who has time to think about these things?

After going upstairs, Chen Luo went directly to the Political and Legal Affairs Commission's office floor, then entered his own office to start processing documents, and time slowly passed by.

The Standing Committee meeting was held at 2:30 p.m.

There were several matters discussed at this Standing Committee meeting, but half of them were related to Chen Luo, or more precisely, to Luzhou.

One by one, the members of the Standing Committee arrived.

Finally, it was Sha Ruijin who arrived.