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

On Monday morning, Gao Yuliang opened the door to his home.

The sunlight fell directly on him, bringing a gentle warmth to his heart.

Teacher Wu followed closely behind, carrying a bag. She glanced at Gao Yuliang's slightly disheveled collar and reached out to straighten it for him.

"Yuliang, Fangfang said she's going back to China next week. I don't know how the organization will handle your situation..."

Gao Yuliang wore a faint smile.

"Who knows? They might let me serve as deputy secretary until retirement, or they might transfer me to the CPPCC. Similarly, I might be investigated by the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission in a few days."

No matter the outcome, I don't seem to be afraid anymore. It's so liberating to be free of worries!

Looking at Gao Yuliang, who seemed to have grown a few years younger, Teacher Wu nodded thoughtfully.

"The annual recruitment exam is coming up soon, and Fangfang is already thirty-four. If possible, could we let her apply and try to get in based on the age requirement?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuliang adjusted his glasses, then pondered for a moment and said, "It's a bit late to come in now; the registration period has already passed. However, Fangfang has a doctorate, so it should be relatively easy for her to rise to the level of department head in a few years. Ask her if she really wants to come in; if so, she should go through the talent introduction program. We don't discriminate based on kinship when it comes to recommending people. Fangfang is capable."

"Okay, I'll ask again this afternoon."

"Well, it's not just about work. Fangfang is already thirty-four, and many other people are already married. We should also think about Fangfang's lifelong happiness."

Teacher Wu rolled her eyes and said, "It's not that easy. If my sister hadn't asked Secretary Chen Luo to introduce Liu Mingyu, I'd still be single. Finding a suitable partner isn't easy."

"Hahaha, is that so? That's easy. I'll ask Secretary Chen Luo when I have time if he can introduce someone to my Fangfang as well."

Chatting and laughing, Gao Yuliang and Teacher Wu arrived at the intersection, where the secretary and driver were already waiting.

After getting in the car, Gao Yuliang went to work, while Teacher Wu, of course, drove herself.

Gao Xiaoqin arrived at the Shanshui Group at nine o'clock in the morning. As soon as she arrived, she saw Tang Chuchu sitting in her office. Gao Xiaoqin knew about Tang Chuchu.

"What are you doing here? Aren't you staying by Young Master Zhao's side?"

Gao Xiaoqin spoke in a flat tone, without any hostility or goodwill, and Tang Chuchu didn't care.

He calmly poured Gao Xiaoqin a cup of tea before speaking, "President Gao, the reason I came to visit you is to inquire about some specific information about Young Master Zhao."

I've just joined the Shanshui Group.

"You're a veteran, so knowing more about Mr. Zhao's interests and hobbies will be helpful to my work."

It is said that women can understand women. Gao Xiaoqin saw something in the depths of Tang Chuchu's eyes that was the same as her own back then: ambition!

Gao Xiaoqin tapped her fingers lightly on the table, then smiled faintly.

"Do you want Zhao Ruilong to dote on you exclusively?"

I'm telling you, that's not realistic.

Tang Chuchu wasn't angry. Instead, she chimed in, "President Gao, you are very wise. Actually, I know it's impossible. President Zhao is only a little interested in me now, but he'll get tired of me after a while. That's why I came to ask you for advice."

"Tell me? I can't teach you, or rather, the cost would be too high and too dangerous. Trying to scheme against Zhao Ruilong is no simple matter. You should know who his father is now, right?"

"Yes, I know!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Xiaoqin suddenly became interested.

"Zhao Ruilong is a very arrogant person, and also someone who likes to enjoy life. He is the only son in his family, and the old Party Secretary and his three older sisters dote on him very much."

However, old people often have strong attachments. The old Party Secretary probably also wants to hold his grandchildren, but our young Master Zhao is a womanizer who leaves no offspring.

After speaking, Gao Xiaoqin lowered her head to look at the documents in her hand, while Tang Chuchu seemed to understand what Gao Xiaoqin meant.

"Mr. Gao, thank you so much!"

"Why are you thanking me? I didn't say anything. If there's nothing else, you can go now. I need to get back to work."

Only after Tang Chuchu left the office did Gao Xiaoqin smile faintly.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Zhao Ruilong, this Tang Chuchu is no simple character. If she really gets pregnant with your child, your old man will probably have to give up on you!"

Gao Xiaoqin didn't really have high hopes for Tang Chuchu's success, but... what if she did succeed? Then Zhao Ruilong's life would probably be in trouble.

For most families, the arrival of a new child is a great joy, but for Zhao Ruilong, it's a completely different story.

He knew all too well how much of a jerk he had been all these years and how his family had cleaned up his messes.

If a son is born, his father may simply stop caring for him and let him fend for himself, instead raising the third generation.

This is why Zhao Ruilong hasn't married or fathered any children all these years; he's afraid of being abandoned...

After leaving the Shanshui Group, Tang Chuchu went straight back to Zhao Ruilong's side, flattering and currying favor.

She made Zhao Ruilong try all sorts of new things, and secretly replaced the birth control pills he gave her with vitamin tablets.

Men, especially when they feel they have won, are the most careless.

Zhao Ruilong thought he had Zhong Xiaoai and even the Zhong family under control, but little did he know that danger often comes from those around him.

Time passed day by day, and Sha Ruijin had already reported on Gao Yuliang's situation.

The reply above was quite unusual.

Gao Yuliang was told to focus on his own work first and then explain his situation after his superiors finished their tasks.

That's really interesting!

Chen Luo did not interfere in any of this.

It was only a few politically astute individuals who foresaw the impending power struggle between the Zhong and Zhao families.

Those giants in the energy and finance sectors have long been unhappy with the Chung family, and they are taking this opportunity to put pressure on them.

Give Zhao Ruilong and the Zhao family in Handong some time. As for the final outcome... everyone is watching!

Inside an unassuming restaurant, several elderly people in their fifties and sixties gathered together.

The group ate and drank together, while also discussing some specific details about Handong.

"We've all suffered at the hands of the Zhong family before. How could we let them have their way of taking down Zhao Lichun so easily?"

"Exactly, they're breaking the rules and trying to take it all for themselves?"

"I heard that Chen Luo seems to be planning something in Handong too, what do you guys think?"

"Don't worry, they won't help anyone. After all, he's a key person being groomed by the higher-ups, and he has the support of a senior leader like Secretary Xu. At most, they'll see if there's a chance for him to move up a step."

"Isn't that simple? Let's get in touch with Secretary Xu and see if we can get Chen Luo to make some arrangements. Once the Zhong family falls, it wouldn't be a problem to give him a position."

"Wow! It actually seems like it could work!"

"Damn it! I can't let this anger out until the Zhong family falls. They've spoiled the Zhong family with their bad habits!"

"And that monkey, deal with it too!"