Nominal: Hou Liangping blocking the door? He was slapped away!

The winds have shifted in the provincial party committee compound.

Although no official document has been issued regarding the content of yesterday's Standing Committee meeting, everyone who needs to know it already knows.

Zhao Lichun smashed the cup.

Zhu Jichang and Zhou Guichun rushed back to their post overnight. It is said that they called the construction team with tears in their eyes, ordering them to demolish all illegal buildings within two days, and that anyone who dared to say no would be sent to jail.

Wu Chunlin went to report on his work this morning. He stood outside the secretary's office for half an hour, but was eventually dismissed by Chen Huai with the words, "The boss is not feeling well."

This organization minister was a ruthless man; he immediately went to the provincial military district guesthouse, saying he wanted to visit and comfort the families of the stationed troops.

It's obvious to anyone with eyes that not only has the cornerstone of Zhao's troupe been dug up, but a section of it has also collapsed.

Provincial Military Command Operations Center.

The huge electronic screen did not display troop deployments, but rather a complex map of the city's utility network.

Red and blue lines intertwine, densely packed.

That's the power transmission network of Jingzhou City.

Shen Zhong stood in front of the screen, holding a retractable pointer, and tapped on several key points.

"Old Zhou, did you figure anything out?"

Shen Zhong didn't turn around; his voice echoed in the hall.

Zhou Weiguo stood two steps behind him, staring at the screen for a long time.

"Sir, this is a map of civilian infrastructure. The power lines in the Hexi District are severely aging, and the load has reached a critical level."

Zhou Weiguo spoke the truth.

"That's right."

Shen Zhong put away his pointer, turned around, walked to the table, and picked up his teacup.

"Li Dakang's personality is all about numbers."

"If Hexi District wants to carry out urban renewal, it will inevitably involve large-scale changes to the pipeline network and power capacity expansion."

"Without government funding and the power company's lack of cooperation, this is a dead end."

Shen Zhong took a sip of tea, his expression calm.

"Zhao Lichun doesn't dare to directly target me, so he'll target the people around me."

"He's quite adept at using others to do his dirty work."

Zhou Weiguo frowned.

"Is he trying to use Li Dakang as a tool?"

Shen Zhong put down his teacup and tapped his fingers twice on the table.

"Li Dakang is a good knife."

"Sharp, fast, and ruthless."

"Most importantly, once this knife is used, it's aimed at political achievements; anyone who gets in the way will be cut down."

Zhou Weiguo's face darkened.

"Is your sister-in-law managing?"

"We have to hold on, even if we can't."

Shen Zhong smiled.

"However, we can't just stand by and watch."

"Go and notify the engineering battalion to bring out those mobile generators that have been stored away."

"Full load operation test, ready for connection at any time."

Zhou Weiguo was stunned for a moment.

"Where to connect?"

Hexi District.

Shen Zhong looked at the red line on the screen again.

"Since someone wants to cut off our energy and funding, then we'll bring our own supplies."

"In addition, notify the military police to change into civilian clothes and wait near the Hexi District Government."

"If anyone dares to act violently on the spot, whether it's a reporter or a bureau chief, they will be detained immediately."

Zhou Weiguo stood at attention and saluted.

"clear!"

"Oh, right," Shen Zhong called out to Zhou Weiguo, who was about to leave, "Have you thought of a reason?"

Zhou Weiguo stopped and grinned.

"Combat readiness power supply support drill."

Shen Zhong nodded in satisfaction.

"Go."

……

Nine o'clock in the morning.

In front of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee building.

The three Coaster minibuses were already running, with white smoke billowing from their exhaust pipes.

Li Dakang walked out of the building with long strides, the hem of his trench coat billowing up.

Following behind him were not only a group of entourage from the municipal party committee, but also media reporters carrying long lenses and microphones.

That's Li Dakang's style.

If we're going to rectify things, we should do it in a big way.

The whole city needs to know that anyone who drags down GDP will suffer the consequences.

"Secretary Dakang."

Secretary Xiao Jin quickly followed and opened the car door.

"The heads of the Finance Bureau and the Investment Promotion Bureau have arrived and are in the car behind."

Li Dakang grunted in agreement, bent down to get into the car, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

Tell them, today you're not bringing your ears, you're bringing your mouths and hands.

"Once we get there, investigate thoroughly!"

"If they can't find any problems, they can just resign."

Xiao Jin's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly nodded in agreement.

The convoy slowly drove out of the municipal party committee compound and headed straight for Hexi District.

Outside the gate of the Hexi District Government.

He Xia was dressed in a dark business suit, and her hair was neatly combed.

She stood at the bottom of the steps, followed by all the members of the district committee.

Although Shen Zhong had given her a heads-up last night, she still felt a little nervous looking at the convoy approaching in the distance.

Li Dakang is notorious for being unreasonable.

"Secretary He, the TV station's car has arrived too."

The district head next to him whispered a reminder, sweat already beading on his forehead.

"Come on then."

He Xia took a deep breath and straightened her back.

"We are undertaking projects that benefit the people; they can withstand scrutiny and are worthy of public scrutiny."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the first Coaster bus pulled up in front of them.

The car door opened.

Li Dakang stepped down in his leather shoes, making a loud thud as he landed.

He Xia immediately went to greet her, a standard smile on her face, and extended her right hand.

"Secretary Dakang, welcome to Hexi District to guide our work..."

Before she could finish speaking, He Xia's hand froze in mid-air.

Li Dakang didn't even glance at that hand.

His gaze swept past He Xia and directly to the slightly dilapidated office building behind them.

That look in his eyes carried scrutiny, and even more so, undisguised dissatisfaction.

"Why bother with a welcoming ceremony?"

Li Dakang coldly uttered a sentence.

"I came to see the results, not to see you standing at attention."

After saying that, he walked right past He Xia and strode inside.

The reporters behind them, like sharks smelling blood, started snapping photos incessantly.

Flashes of light filled the air, capturing the moment when He Xia awkwardly withdrew her hand.

The entire district committee leadership was dumbfounded.

This is a blatant slap in the face.

They didn't even bother with the most basic social niceties; it's obvious they're here to cause trouble.

He Xia bit her lip, quickly composed herself, and turned to follow.

……

Provincial Military Region.

Shen Zhong sat behind his desk, watching the live stream on his tablet.

In the scene, Li Dakang's indifferent back view stands out as particularly jarring.

And there's He Xia's hand, suspended in mid-air.

Shen Zhong's expression remained calm.

It's too peaceful.

He even had the leisure to pick up nail clippers and trim the somewhat frizzy edges of his nails.

"Click".

The crisp sound of nail clippers filled the room.

"Okay, Li Dakang."

Shen Zhong put down his nail clippers and looked at the figure surrounded by admirers on the screen, as if looking at prey that had already jumped into a trap.

"Since you're going to play this public humiliation game, don't blame me for being uncivilized."