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

Zhao Ruilong did not know Chen Luo.

Even just a fleeting glimpse was enough to attract attention with Chen Luo and Zhang Nian's good looks.

"Secretary Chen!"

At this moment, Qi Tongwei spoke first to greet them. Chen Luo and his wife Zhang Nian hadn't noticed Qi Tongwei and Zhao Ruilong until they heard Qi Tongwei's voice, at which point they turned to look.

"It's Director Qi."

Chen Luo's tone was calm, revealing no joy or sorrow. Zhao Ruilong finally realized what was happening. Looking at Chen Luo's younger and more handsome face, as well as his composed demeanor, he understood why Qi Tongwei was willing to listen to Chen Luo's orders.

"Secretary Chen, hello, I'm Zhao Ruilong!"

Upon hearing the name, Chen Luo took a closer look at Zhao Ruilong. He wasn't very tall, about the same height as Qi Tongwei, and his clothes were clearly high-end custom-made.

Especially in his eyes, there was both the cunning of a businessman and the arrogance of a second-generation official.

Before Chen Luo could reply, Qi Tongwei had already acted as the middleman.

"Secretary Chen, Ruilong is the son of former Secretary Lichun."

Chen Luo nodded calmly.

"I know that. Secretary Sha mentioned Young Master Zhao's name at yesterday's Standing Committee meeting. Are Director Qi and Young Master Zhao here to visit Secretary Yuliang?"

"Yes, Secretary Chen!"

Zhao Ruilong looked at Chen Luo, ignoring everything else, and immediately wanted to pour out his grievances.

"Secretary Chen, you know that my food court in Luzhou is facing demolition by the Luzhou Municipal Government, and Mayor Yi Xuexi doesn't want to give any compensation."

Secretary Chen, you are a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Do you think this complies with laws and regulations? Is this still a government that serves the people?

Chen Luo listened calmly without showing any impatience. After all, Zhao Ruilong had cooperated with him to some extent in getting Shanshui Group to stop those illegal and irregular businesses, even if it wasn't voluntary.

But that doesn't mean Chen Luo will pay attention to this matter.

"Young Master Zhao, to be honest, I don't know much about the Crescent Lake Food City in Lüzhou. The solution to the pollution problem at the Crescent Lake Food City was decided by Secretary Sha."

"I am indeed the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, but I haven't violated any laws or regulations. As the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, I cannot interfere with the decisions of the local government."

Zhao Ruilong didn't expect Chen Luo to help him by just venting his grievances; he was just taking a chance.

His gaze fell on Zhang Nian, who was standing next to Chen Luo.

Zhao Ruilong suddenly understood the reason for his sense of familiarity, and his expression turned to one of astonishment.

"Secretary Chen, is this your wife?"

"Does he look like Mr. Zhang from Dongsheng Investment?"

Clearly, Zhao Ruilong was still not entirely sure.

Chen Luo and his wife don't need to hide anything.

"Young Master Zhao has a good memory. I am Zhang Nian. If I remember correctly, I met Young Master Zhao at an investment bidding conference in Haishi a year ago."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruilong felt both embarrassed and deeply shocked.

Those who don't invest won't understand how terrifying Dongsheng Investment Company is. Every year, it can bring billions of yuan in tax revenue to Suzhou City simply by casually investing in some projects and companies.

These figures do not include the individual tax payable on dividends from the shares held by Dongsheng Investment Company.

His Shanshui Group has a market value of about 10 billion, and that's just an estimated value. But Dongsheng Investment Company is a cash flow behemoth among investment companies, with working capital estimated to be at least several hundred billion according to industry standards.

Looking at Chen Luo again, Zhao Ruilong suddenly understood why no one in the business circle had any designs on Dongsheng Investment Company.

This also explains why Dongsheng Investment Company donates hundreds of millions of yuan to Peking University every year...

"Mr. Zhang has a good memory!"

Zhang Nian simply smiled at Zhao Ruilong's assessment, while Chen Luo glanced at Qi Tongwei and then at Zhao Ruilong before calmly saying, "Young Master Zhao, time will diminish the impact."

My wife rarely appears in the investment circle. Apart from a few people who pay special attention to Dongsheng, very few people know her. If Dongsheng didn't have some influence, Mr. Zhao might not even recognize her.

Those ruthless bastards in the investment world will also take the opportunity to bite off a few pieces.

Similarly, if Young Master Zhao feels that Secretary Lichun's influence is declining, will he also face these problems?

Some things were left unsaid, but Chen Luo was actually trying to provoke the Zhao family into a fight with Sha Ruijin.

After all... Chen Luo felt that although the political and legal system was not bad, it was not as promising as economic development work.

"Has Secretary Chen heard some rumors?"

Zhao Ruilong instantly became alert, but Chen Luo had already linked arms with Zhang Nian and continued walking forward with a smile.

Zhao Ruilong didn't come to his senses until Chen Luo had walked away.

"Ruilong, does Secretary Chen's statement imply that Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu came to Handong specifically because of the old secretary?"

Qi Tongwei spoke calmly, but wasn't he also stirring up trouble? His own teacher, Gao Yuliang, was struggling to hold things together in Handong. If former Party Secretary Zhao Lichun could stand up to Sha Ruijin, it would definitely be a boost to the situation in Handong!

As expected, Zhao Ruilong's silence at this moment already spoke volumes.

After leaving the provincial party committee compound, Zhao Ruilong arrived at the Shanshui Manor. In a private room, Zhao Ruilong took out his phone, opened his contacts, and the first name on the contact was "Father".

The call was answered quickly.

"Hey, Ruilong."

"Dad, I've arrived in Handong!"

Upon hearing Zhao Ruilong's words, Zhao Lichun, who was far away in Beijing, was taken aback.

However, Zhao Ruilong's words continued immediately afterward.

"My food court business in Yueya Lake, Luzhou, is going to be forcibly demolished by the Luzhou Municipal Government on the grounds of environmental pollution."

I originally planned to ask Li Dakang or Gao Yuliang to resolve this matter, but Li Dakang clearly didn't want to get involved, and Gao Yuliang... Gao Yuliang was targeted by the current provincial party secretary Sha Ruijin and the secretary of the discipline inspection commission Tian Guofu at the provincial party committee meeting because he approved my project back then.

They kept mentioning projects for the powerful and wealthy, and their words were very unpleasant!

Zhao Lichun fell silent for a moment after hearing this.

"Besides these, what else do you know?"

Sensing the importance his father placed on the matter, Zhao Ruilong continued, "I just met Chen Luo, the current Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Handong, who was transferred from Suzhou to Handong after serving as mayor of Suzhou."

"Chen Luo? That young man from Peking University?"

Yes, Father!

He chatted with me for a bit, and I think he was saying something about how people have changed their tune and how someone has taken over someone else's place, which I felt needed to be taken seriously, so I called you.

Upon hearing this, even Zhao Lichun, who is already one of the leaders of the Party and the State, let out a rare sigh.

"What Chen Luo said might be true."

I've been in this position for four years. Even though it's a sinecure, the rank and benefits are still very attractive.

"Then Dad, what about us?"

"Just pretend you don't know anything about this. Since Sha Ruijin wants to demolish the Luzhou Food City, then cooperate with him and give it up."

If Sha Ruijin continues to press on other issues, then it proves that the young man Chen Luo was right.

"Yes, I understand, Dad!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Ruilong, a guy who used to be fearless, was unusually confused.