A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

I'm truly speechless! Whether you're doing this for the good of Jinshan County or for something else, how could I possibly know? I'm not a mind reader! But I clearly see and hear your stubbornness, your refusal to accept everyone's opinions, and your one-man rule!

Our Xia Kingdom's cadres have always emphasized collective wisdom and effort; when have we ever relied on individual heroism? What are you, Yi Xuexi, up to? You're the county party secretary in Jinshan County, not some damn local tyrant! Don't you understand that?

Okay, I've looked at Comrade Dakang, Comrade Wang Dalu (757), and Comrade Chen Hai in Jinshan County, and they're all excellent. I think you, the future leaders of Jinshan County, should listen more to their opinions. As for those comrades who like to make their own decisions and have little ability, like this Yi Xuexi, it doesn't matter whether we listen to his opinions or not!

You're here in Jinshan County to help the people develop, not to draw maps! Get your responsibilities straight and don't let me see this absurd thing again!

Seeing this, Li Dakang quickly smiled and said.

"Secretary Han, what you said was excellent, every word hit the nail on the head. Before you came, we had some thoughts in our minds, but we really couldn't say them, and it would have been useless anyway. After all, Comrade Yi Xuexi's position is higher than ours. He's already very adept at running the show in Jinshan County by looking at the map and having his own way of doing things. He's used to that kind of approach."

But now that you've come, you've finally brought this issue to a close and given us hope. We, your comrades, now have a clear direction and goal for our work. We deeply understand that only by uniting as one and pooling our wisdom and efforts can we truly contribute to the development of Jinshan County.

Secretary Han, on behalf of the cadres and people of Jinshan County, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you. We believe that under your leadership, Jinshan County's tomorrow will be even brighter!

Chapter 582 Ouyang Jing guarantees to be there tonight

As soon as Li Dakang finished speaking, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Yi Xuexi sat there, never expecting that a political and legal work conference attended by the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Luzhou City would suddenly turn into a meeting criticizing him.

Yi Xuexi understood perfectly well that Han Bin had just set the tone: the work in Jinshan County would be mainly handled by Li Dakang, Wang Dalu, and Chen Hai, and he, as the county party secretary, would essentially be sidelined.

Although Han Bin didn't have the authority, he had just raised the suggestion at the county party committee standing committee meeting, and no one objected, which meant a consensus had been reached. Once a consensus is reached, it's generally very difficult to change it.

Unless a high-ranking leader speaks up for him and clears his name at a meeting—which is practically impossible—Yi Xuexi truly, as Wang Dalu said, has no one above him and has been buried in his work all these years.

Although I'm not entirely sure whether I did these tasks correctly.

After the meeting, Li Dakang came to Han Bin's side.

"Secretary Han, at the meeting just now, it was truly thanks to your righteous words that we were able to see the way forward. Your words have enlightened us considerably. I was thinking that it's not easy for us to meet with Secretary Han, so this is a rare opportunity."

Tonight, could you perhaps give me, Dalu, and Chen Hai a chance to sit with you? We'd like to find some time to learn more from you and hear your guidance and suggestions. We also hope that through this exchange, we can better contribute to the development of Jinshan County. Secretary Han, what do you think?

As Li Dakang spoke, he beckoned Chen Hai and Wang Dalu to come over quickly.

Li Dakang was once the secretary of Zhao Lichun, the secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, and he was fully aware of Han Bin's past.

This Secretary Han was once a member of the Hung Hing triad in Hong Kong. He was in debt and had nowhere else to turn, so he sought refuge with Qi Tongwei.

With a stroke of his pen, Qi Tongwei directly appointed him as a section chief in the Department of Justice of Handong Province, and now he has become the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Luzhou City. He is definitely a member of the Qi family clique.

Li Dakang wanted to take this opportunity to curry favor with Han Bin.

Furthermore, Wang Dalu, while accompanying Chen Hai on this trip to Jingzhou for Chen Hai's father's funeral, gained Qi Tongwei's favor and received a change in position. Needless to say, this proves that Wang Dalu is essentially now a member of the Qi family's faction.

Chen Hai, needless to say, is Qi Tongwei's brother-in-law.

Even Ouyang Jing of Jinshan County Bank has now been promoted from the position of director of the office of Jinshan County Bank to the position of vice president of Jinshan County Bank thanks to Qi Tongwei.

What does this prove? Everyone has already joined the Qi family gang and benefited from it. If I don't hurry up, I'll fall behind!

Although Wang Dalu wasn't as clear-headed as Li Dakang, he knew that Han Bin was sent by the province and was likely related to Qi Tongwei, so he naturally couldn't miss this opportunity to make friends!

"Secretary Han, County Chief Dakang, County Chief Chen Hai, let me, Wang Dalu, handle this matter! I've spent the longest time in Jinshan County, and I know this place very well!"

Tonight, let me do my duty as a host and find the most authentic place for us to have a good meal and taste the local specialties of Jinshan County! Everyone has been working so hard for so long, it's time to relax. We can eat and chat, which will not only strengthen our relationships but also allow us to talk about work. How wonderful! It's settled then!

Han Bin hadn't originally planned to do this, but when he heard that Chen Hai would be participating, he thought it would be nice to have a meal together and also to probe Li Dakang's true attitude.

In addition, when I used to go out to eat with others, it was always with Chan Ho-nam, Chicken, and Ko Chi-wah, and I always paid the bill myself. This time, I finally don't have to pay the bill myself.

Thinking of this, Han Bin looked at Chen Hai beside him.

"Chen Hai, could you do me the honor of attending your party tonight? You're an important figure in our group. If you can come, I'll feel more at ease, and I'll definitely go too! Let's have a good time together, brothers, and chat about our feelings, how about it?"

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang realized that the question of whether or not to go was actually asked of Chen Hai. Sure enough, this Han Bin was a member of the Qi family gang.

After hearing Han Bin's words, Wang Dalu basically understood that Han Bin was a member of the Qi family gang.

Chen Hai smiled when he heard Han Bin ask him that question.

"Secretary Han, I'm really a little embarrassed by your question. Actually, I dislike eating and drinking the most, I always feel that it interferes with work. But today, Secretary Han, your presence makes all the difference, so I definitely have to go!"

I often hear my sister mention you, and it's always my brother-in-law who talks about you, saying you're a rare and excellent leader. Since we're all on the same side, I'll definitely go! Also, Dalu, why don't you invite your junior from junior school, Ouyang Jing, too? It'll be more lively with everyone together!

Upon hearing Chen Hai's words, Wang Dalu immediately understood that Han Bin was indeed a member of the Qi family gang. Sure enough, he was on the same side as Governor Qi, and they were all people promoted by him.

However, Chen Hai is really too attentive to his junior schoolmate.

Han Bin laughed heartily after hearing Chen Hai's words.

"Chen Hai, Governor Qi is really giving me face and thinking highly of me by mentioning me in front of your sister! I, Han Bin, am Governor Qi's man in life and in death! Since Comrade Chen Hai (Zhao Li Zhao) has made a request, I must give him face."

Wang Dalu, did you hear that? That junior girl has to be there. You're in charge of getting her there, make sure she comes! It's not easy for us brothers to get together, we have to have a good time, understand?

Upon hearing this, Wang Dalu immediately expressed his opinion.

“Ouyang Jing will definitely be there tonight! She's been thinking about County Chief Chen Hai all the time, complaining to me every day that I haven't organized a get-together for him. I told her that County Chief Chen is a very principled person and doesn't like eating and drinking, but she just won't believe me and keeps nagging me.”

Well, it's only because Secretary Han came today that County Head Chen Hai gave me this face. Ouyang Jing's wish to see County Head Chen can finally be fulfilled; she won't have to complain about me every day anymore! Haha, tonight we're going to have a good time, we won't go home until we're drunk!

Chapter 583 Let's go back and have dinner with Governor Qi first.

Upon hearing this, Li Dakang felt a chill run down his spine.

I was quite happy when I heard Chen say that he would call Ouyang Jing out.

However, when Li Dakang heard Wang Dalu say that Ouyang Jing was thinking about Chen Hai every day, his expression immediately turned sour. Is this true or false?

Was Darren Wang just being polite?

Now that they all know Chen Hai is Qi Tongwei's brother-in-law, they're all obviously trying to curry favor with him, probably just being polite.

However, Han Bin's eyes widened immediately upon hearing this.

"Chen Hai, you're something else! You've found a sister-in-law for your sister? Haha, this is truly unexpected! Does Madam know about this? And does the Governor know? Our circle hasn't been this lively in a long time. This move of yours is both surprising and delightful! Come, come, let's drink until we drop tonight and have a good chat about this wonderful thing!"

Upon hearing Han Bin's words, Chen Hai quickly smiled and replied.

"Secretary Han, you're speaking a bit too soon. My relationship with Comrade Ouyang Jing is currently in the stage of gradual understanding and orderly development. It's already quite good that we can support each other and make progress together outside of work. As for other things, we still need time to verify. Please rest assured that I will properly handle the relationship between personal feelings and work, and will not affect the overall development of Jinshan County."

Wang Dalu's heart was bleeding, but there was nothing he could do. He couldn't very well compete with Chen Hai for her affections, and even if he did, he might not be able to win. After all, it was Ouyang Jing who liked Chen Hai, not the other way around.

Li Dakang, standing to the side, was utterly bewildered. What did this mean?! They were really together?! Or was it a joke?

After parting ways with the others, Han Bin returned to his hotel room to wait for the evening's dinner party to begin.

At that moment, Han Bin's phone suddenly rang.

Han Bin looked and realized it was a pheasant.

"Pheasant? Oh my, what a rare guest! What brings you here to call me? It's been so long since we last met. I thought you, Director Zhao, had been so busy you'd forgotten all about your old brother! Tell me, what brings you here today? If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know!"

Upon hearing Han Bin's voice, Shanji smiled and immediately said.

"Brother Bin! Haha, I have some good news for you! Do you know Director Gao Yuliang of the Handong Provincial Prison Administration Bureau? He's a big shot, a former professor of law and political science at Handong University, very impressive! Did you know he used to be Governor Qi and his wife's teacher? Now, Director Gao wants to invite Governor Qi to dinner with Director Sha Ruijin of the Anti-Corruption Bureau."

Governor Qi's position is getting higher and higher, it's hard for us to even see him normally. Director Gao is worried we won't have a chance for promotion in the future, so he wants to take us along. Originally, Director Gao only wanted to invite me, but how could I forget you, brother, for such a good opportunity? So I recommended you, Haonan, and Ma Haitao to Director Gao. What do you say, Brother Bin, want to come along? This is a rare opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, Han Bin thought it would be great to have dinner with the governor of Handong Province, who was also Qi Tongwei, the leader of his own Qi family gang. He wondered if he would be the one to treat.

"Shanji, of course I want to go! Which brother in our Qi family gang wouldn't want to get closer to Governor Qi and get more opportunities for advancement? But right now, I'm busy working in a county under Luzhou City, and I'm a bit tired. You have to tell me roughly when it is so I can prepare in advance. I can't go to see Governor Qi empty-handed, can I? That would be too disrespectful. You should find out as soon as possible and give me a definite answer so I can make arrangements."

When Shanji heard Han Bin say that he was in the county, he immediately curled his lip.

"No way, Brother Bin, why is your work so complicated? I thought you just sat in the office approving documents and attending meetings. Why do you have to go down to the county? Really? We've scheduled it for the weekend. See if you can get back to Jingzhou by Friday night? I reckon it'll be either Saturday or Sunday. You need to adjust your schedule quickly, or you'll miss it, which would be a real loss."

When Han Bin heard that it was the weekend, he thought there should be enough time and immediately said so.

"The weekend? No problem! Shanji, don't forget to tell Ma Haitao, that bookworm. He's always hanging out with his foreign language teacher at home. I'm worried he'll have plans for the weekend, like taking his wife on a spring outing or something. As for me, my work usually involves reviewing documents and attending meetings in the office, but I can't miss this trip to Jinshan County!"

"Did you know that Governor Qi's brother-in-law is here, getting bullied? I have to be here to stand up for him! We, the Qi family, must show our support. How can we let Governor Qi's brother-in-law be bullied? Don't you agree, Chicken?"

Upon hearing this, the pheasant's eyes widened in surprise.

"What?! Someone dares to bully Governor Qi's brother-in-law? Does this guy have a death wish? Who has the guts to mess with him? But wait, Brother Bin, I remember Governor Qi's wife, Zhong Xiaoai, is an only child. Doesn't Old Master Zhong only have one daughter? Where did this brother-in-law come from? Could my information be wrong? Tell me quickly, what exactly is going on?"

Upon hearing Shanji's words, Han Bin sighed instantly.

"Oh dear, it's not the official wife, Zhong Xiaoai, that's Governor Qi's first wife! The one I'm talking about is Mrs. Chen Yang, who, by seniority, is Governor Qi's second wife! Damn it, there's this county party secretary in Jinshan County named Yi Xuexi who's never really liked Governor Qi's brother-in-law. A while ago, because of his brother-in-law's situation, Governor Qi promoted a deputy county head named Wang Dalu, and that old bastard Yi Xuexi actually went to the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department to complain, saying that Governor Qi's brother-in-law was abusing his power! Isn't this clearly targeting Governor Qi?"

"Of course I'm coming! Ma Haitao and I have already discussed it. Not only am I coming, but he's coming too. We'll teach Yi Xuexi a lesson and let him know that the Qi family gang isn't to be trifled with! However, since you have more important matters to attend to, Ma Haitao and I will prioritize your schedule and go have dinner with Governor Qi first!"

Chapter 584 I'm willing to give Chen Hai a home

The pheasant was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

"This guy who claims to love learning is so damn ungrateful! How could he do this? He's completely lawless, daring to mess with Governor Qi's brother-in-law! Isn't he just provoking a calamity? I'm so angry! This kind of person has to be taught a lesson and let him know how powerful the Qi family gang is!"

Han Bin shook his head after hearing what Shanji said.

"I've only scratched the surface! This Yi Xuexi has so many flaws, you could practically write them all down and post them online like a novel! Damn it, he's absolutely despicable! We have to teach this kind of guy a lesson and let him know that the Qi Family Gang is not to be trifled with!"

Shanji was still very loyal, especially since Qi Tongwei had been kind to him, so he felt even more empathetic. He felt angry when he thought of Yi Xuexi, even though he didn't remember Yi Xuexi's name and thought it was something like "love to study" or "one study".

“Brother Bin, since Yi Xuexi is so despicable, you can’t go it alone! When you get back to Jingzhou, when you meet Governor Qi in person, you must have a good talk with him about this! Let Governor Qi personally stand up for you and teach that ungrateful Yi Xuexi a lesson! How can we, the people of the Qi family gang, put up with this kind of humiliation?”

Han Bin thought Shanji's words made a lot of sense, and that this matter should be properly reported to Governor Qi.

“You’re right, Chicken! When I get back to Jingzhou and we have dinner with Governor Qi, I’m going to have a serious talk with him about this! I’ll make sure he knows all the humiliation we’ve suffered down there, and I’ll make sure that Yi Xuexi knows how powerful the Qi family gang is!”

Upon hearing this, the pheasant suddenly remembered something else he needed to do, and immediately said...

"Oh, right! Brother Bin, I was so angry about that matter that I forgot to tell you something! Our Director Gao from the Prison Administration Bureau is trying to climb the ranks and maybe even get into a ministry position. Guess what? He found out online that the Party Secretary of your Lüzhou City, that guy named Feng Lei, is about to retire. Director Gao has his eye on that position and wants to succeed Feng Lei."

He knows you and Ma Haitao carry weight in the Luzhou City leadership, so he wants you to recommend him to Governor Qi after you meet him. Your team's influence is off the charts, you know, right, Brother Bin?

Han Bin frowned upon hearing this.

"Holy crap! We only have one retired municipal party secretary here, and your Director Gao managed to find that online? How concerned is he about his future? Wasn't he all high and mighty, claiming to be Governor Qi's teacher? If that's the case, why did he ask us to promote him? I really don't understand what he's thinking."

The pheasant smiled helplessly.

"No, Brother Bin! The most important thing is that Director Gao said that as long as he can be transferred to be the Party Secretary of Luzhou City, I can take over his position! Moreover, he will recommend me to Governor Qi. Isn't that killing two birds with one stone?"

Besides, you and Ma Haitao were all alone and thrown into Luzhou City, you definitely need outside help! Now, sending our Director Gao to Luzhou City as the Party Secretary, to work with you two, is definitely beneficial for you, don't you think, Brother Bin?"

Han Bin sighed silently.

"Hey! What's the point of forming a team! But, if it's so you can get promoted, I'll find a suitable opportunity with Governor Qi and recommend him. By the way, what's his name again? I'm afraid I won't remember, so tell me again."

The pheasant became very excited after hearing Han Bin's words.

"Brother Bin, our Director Gao's name is Gao Yuliang, you must remember that! When the time comes, just recommend him on the grounds that your Luzhou Municipal Party Committee needs a cadre like Director Gao, understand? Haha, I'm counting on you for this, Brother Bin!"

Although Han Bin really didn't want to get involved in Gao Yuliang's business, Shanji was his brother, so he had no choice but to agree.