A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

And then there's Zhao Lichun, the Party Secretary of Handong Province. In order to cultivate a good relationship with Governor Qi and leverage the connections of the Zhong family behind Governor Qi, he offered up his two stunning daughters, Zhao Xiaohui and Zhao Xiaoqin! Now, one of them is living a life of luxury at home, while the other is already the Deputy Director of the Handong Provincial Police Department. The intentions behind this are self-evident.

So, I was thinking, we have a female section chief in our anti-corruption bureau named Lu Yike, she seems very outstanding, not only is she capable at work, but she's also very dignified and elegant. I'm wondering if I should bring Lu Yike along when we host Governor Qi the other day? Let her broaden her horizons, maybe it can bring more opportunities and resources to our anti-corruption bureau. What do you think?”

Chapter 595 Our road needs to be repaired immediately

Ji Changming's expression did not look good after hearing Sha Ruijin's words.

"Ruijin, I still advise you to think this through carefully. Of course, on the surface, it seems like a good idea for you to bring Director Lu Yike to the banquet for Governor Qi, hoping to take this opportunity to get closer to Governor Qi. I don't object to your attempt."

But Ruijin, you need to think this through. Previously, Gao Qiqiang from Jinghai also gave the Gao Xiaoqin and Gao Xiaofeng sisters to Governor Qi, and what happened? His head rolled! Sun Huashan, the former vice governor of Handong Province in charge of work safety, probably gave away his beloved Chang Hong and Sun Duoduo in a pair of cars, and what happened? Now they've all disappeared. You handled this case yourself; you should understand the stakes better than I do.

Therefore, I hope you will think carefully before acting, and not make a decision you will regret because of a momentary impulse. After all, in this industry, one wrong step can lead to many more; sometimes, a single misstep can make all the difference.

After hearing Ji Changming's words, Sha Ruijin took a deep breath.

“Governor Ji, I really want to join the ministry! This thought is like a fire burning in my heart, and I can't calm it down. So, I want to take a gamble! In life, there are always times when we need to take a chance. If I gamble right, I will have a chance this time to join the ministry and do more for Handong and for the people.”

Moreover, in order to gain Governor Qi's favor, I made some special preparations. I promoted her to deputy director of the First Division of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, which made her status more prominent and influential. I believe Governor Qi will see my sincerity.

"Governor Ji, when I present this precious 'gift,' you must put in a good word for me with Governor Qi! Governor Qi will definitely value your words and influence. I, Sha Ruijin, am counting on you this time!"

Ji Changming looked at the energetic Sha Ruijin in front of him and nodded helplessly.

"Alright then! Sometimes life is about trying things out. If Governor Qi really accepts your offer, that would be a good thing, and it might even bring some positive changes to Handong. However, Sha Ruijin, you need to make sure you talk to Lu Yike properly and do a good job of persuading her. Don't let her be unwilling in her heart but just reluctantly go along with it on the surface, or it will easily cause problems."

By the way, has the exact time for this gathering been confirmed? When is it? I need to arrange my work in advance to make sure I can make time. After all, in these kinds of situations, we need to be as thorough as possible and avoid giving anyone cause for complaint.

Sha Ruijin was delighted to hear that Ji Changming was willing to support him.

"Governor Ji, rest assured, I will handle Lu Yike's situation personally. I will have a good talk with her and make her understand the importance of this banquet. I believe she will understand. As for the time of the banquet for Governor Qi, it is tentatively scheduled for Saturday evening. Everyone can relax then, and the atmosphere will be better."

I'll send you the specific time and location as soon as Director Gao Yuliang confirms them! Just wait for my good news!

Ji Changming nodded as he listened to Sha Ruijin's words.

"Alright then, Ruijin, it's settled then. Once the time is set, send it to me and I'll make the arrangements in advance to ensure there are no delays. You should also be prepared. I hope this banquet goes smoothly and achieves the results we want."

At the meeting of the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee of Jinshan County, Lüzhou City, Handong Province.

Li Dakang addressed the crowd.

"Comrades, we are holding a Standing Committee meeting of Jinshan County today to discuss a few important matters with you. Here, I want to make one point first: in order to ensure the fairness and effectiveness of this meeting, and to prevent a few comrades from running a one-man show in Jinshan County, I have already discussed this with Comrade Wang Dalu, the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee and Executive Deputy County Head."

We have decided to implement the resolution passed last time when Secretary Han Bin of the Luzhou Municipal Political and Legal Committee was in office, and to include Comrade Chen Hai in the Standing Committee resolution of Jinshan County. Although Comrade Chen Hai is the Deputy County Head of Jinshan County in charge of police affairs, everyone heard and agreed with Secretary Han Bin's request last time. Secretary Han Bin clearly stated that future work arrangements in Jinshan County should take into account the opinions of Comrades Dalu, Chen Hai, and myself.

Therefore, Comrade Chen Hai, as a specially invited member of the Standing Committee of Jinshan County, is permitted to attend today's meeting. This is for the development of Jinshan County, and to ensure our work proceeds more smoothly... Does anyone have any objections to this?

Yi Xuexi's face turned particularly ugly after hearing Li Dakang's words.

"Comrade Dakang, I must remind you that you are the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee and County Head of Jinshan County, while I am the top leader of Jinshan County, the County Party Secretary. According to convention and system, the Standing Committee of the County Party Committee should be chaired by me, the County Party Secretary of Jinshan County. This is not someone else's business, you know?"

So, I think you, Comrade Dakang, were a bit too forward just now. How could you say so much and not understand the hierarchy? We are a team; we need to emphasize teamwork and respect everyone's opinions, but we also need to clearly define our respective responsibilities and roles. I hope you can pay attention to this in the future.”

After hearing Yi Xuexi's words, Li Dakang's expression did not change much, and he continued speaking.

"It seems that Comrade Yi Xuexi has different opinions, which is normal. He has always been like this, preferring to make his own decisions, and it is difficult for his opinions to be consistent with everyone else's. But what I want to say here is that our decisions must be based on overall considerations and cannot be hindered by the stubbornness of a few individuals."

So now I ask everyone here, besides Comrade Yi Xuexi, does anyone have any objections to what I just said? If so, please raise them now, and we can discuss them together to find the best solution.”

After saying this, Li Dakang scanned the 1.7 million attendees, but notably ignored Yi Xuexi.

"Very good, I don't see anyone else having any objections, so let's continue our meeting. Today, our first important topic of discussion is how to build the roads that will benefit Jinshan County more quickly and efficiently, so that they can be opened to traffic quickly."

In Jinshan County, there are still some impoverished mountain villages without road access. The people in these villages live in poverty and lack opportunities for development. As leaders of the county government, we have the responsibility and obligation to solve this problem. We must prioritize road construction, overcome all difficulties, and ensure the smooth construction of the roads, connecting these impoverished mountain villages closely with the outside world, bringing them more development opportunities, and allowing them to enjoy the fruits of reform and development!

Chapter 596 Right and wrong are everyone's right and wrong

Yi Xuexi's expression turned even uglier after hearing Li Dakang's words.

"Dakang, didn't our county standing committee already make a resolution on this road construction issue? They've already rejected your proposal! The road route you chose has special circumstances: the road surface is hard, and there are many rocks around it, making it inconvenient for vehicles to pass through. This is the result of an assessment by a professional team."

Stop thinking about this matter, and stop bringing it up for discussion repeatedly. It puts everyone in a passive position, which is very inappropriate! We are a team, and we must respect collective decisions. We can't let your personal insistence keep everyone focused on this issue. What you're doing not only wastes everyone's time but also disrupts the normal work order of our county committee!

After hearing Yi Xuexi's words, Wang Dalu snorted and immediately replied.

"Comrade Yi Xuexi, are you out of your mind? Did you miss the last meeting where Secretary Han Bin of the Luzhou Municipal Political and Legal Committee came? Or were you distracted during the meeting? Could it be that you, Yi Xuexi, have gone to such an extent that you have no respect for the leaders of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee?"

Regardless of the situation, I must remind you again, Comrade Yi Xuexi. When Secretary Han Bin was here last time, he made it very clear that to prevent you from running the county like a dictator again and blindly implementing incorrect working methods in Jinshan County, the work in Jinshan County will now be led by County Head Dakang, Chen Hai, and myself. Of course, as a member of the Jinshan County leadership team, you, Comrade Yi Xuexi, can still attend meetings and participate in daily discussions, but you only have voting rights, no decision-making power!

You just said we should respect collective decisions, and that's exactly what we're doing now. The one who's been running a one-man show in Jinshan County is you, Yi Xuexi, not all of us. Collective decisions are the final consensus reached by all of us, not just your opinion. Your opinion doesn't represent the collective opinion; it's your personal opinion, Yi Xuexi's. Do you understand this? I hope you can recognize your place and stop trying to obstruct our normal work.”

Upon hearing Wang Dalu's words, Yi Xuexi slammed his hand on the table in front of him with a loud bang.

"I, Yi Xuexi, am the rightful Party Secretary of Jinshan County! If you have the ability, then unite to remove me! Let me tell you, as long as the leaders of the Organization Department of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee have not removed me from my position as Party Secretary of Jinshan County, I can exercise my legitimate rights as I see fit. None of you have the right to order me around, and none of you can deprive me of my right to work for the well-being of the people of Jinshan County!"

I, Yi Xuexi, am wholeheartedly dedicated to Jinshan County. Every decision I make is for the future of Jinshan County, and my methods are the best for Jinshan County! If I say the road cannot be built, then it cannot be built. This is based on scientific evidence and the results of an expert team's evaluation. You must obey and trust me! You must consider why I say this. It must be because I have discovered problems you have overlooked from a higher perspective, on a level you cannot see. Do you understand? I am doing this for the long-term development of Jinshan County and for the fundamental interests of the people of Jinshan County!

After Yi Xuexi finished speaking, Li Dakang completely ignored what Yi Xuexi had said and continued speaking.

"The funding needed to build this road is not a problem, comrades. This cost will be borne entirely by our county government. I have already thought it through. We need to start the subsequent specific work immediately. This road must be started within a week at the latest. No one can stop Jinshan County from building roads to impoverished villages, and no one can stop us from bringing hope and happiness to impoverished villages."

As members of the Jinshan County leadership team, our duty is to solve practical problems for the people of Jinshan County, not to widen existing roads or build taller existing buildings. That's self-deception, that's utterly despicable! What we need to do are concrete things, things that will benefit the people of Jinshan County. Do you all agree? I believe that as long as we work together, nothing can stop our determination to work for the well-being of the people of Jinshan County!

Upon hearing Li Dakang's words, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

At this moment, Chen Hai cleared his throat and spoke.

"What County Chief Dakang said touched me deeply. Although I am not a member of the Standing Committee of the Jinshan County Party Committee, I feel very honored to have been granted permission to attend this meeting. Some time ago, I was entrusted by County Chief Dakang to personally inspect the actual situation and police work in these impoverished villages that need road repairs. I personally led a team to these impoverished villages."

The roads there were incredibly difficult to traverse. Because there were no vehicles, we had to walk. It had rained for two days, and the mud on the road was above my knees. Can you imagine what that means? It represented the hardship the villagers faced traveling, the bitterness of their lives. When we reached the first village, we found the road ahead was impassable; the mud was already chest-deep!

If, in this situation, we don't find a way to build the road, but instead just bring in experts from big cities to see if there are any difficulties, and then say no if there are, what's the point of our work? Solving difficulties certainly requires effort and money, but it's our responsibility, our mission. We can't just choose the easier things to do, like building houses or widening roads. While that might create political achievements, it won't solve the villagers' actual problems.

Comrade Yi Xuexi replaces the green belts in our county every year. The money spent on that is enough to repair this road 10 times over! Our Jinshan County can no longer be controlled by some incompetent people. Many of us comrades work for two years and then leave, getting promoted. But what about our fellow villagers? Did they also go to the big cities to enjoy a better life after living here for two years? No, they are still here, they are still suffering.

Therefore, we must do something for them; we must build this road so they can see hope and happiness in their lives. The right and wrong of Jinshan County is not based on the moral judgment of a few individuals, but on the actual situation. The question we must ask is, do we all think it's right or wrong? I believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to do this well!

Chapter 597 We've always been high-profile in handling business.

As soon as Chen Hai finished speaking, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted, and the members of the Standing Committee of the Jinshan County Party Committee present began to discuss among themselves.

“Deputy County Head Chen Hai is right. This road really needs to be repaired. We can’t let our fellow villagers struggle in the mud any longer.”

“I completely agree with County Chief Dakang’s opinion. This road should have been repaired long ago. It is a debt we owe to the villagers, and we must pay it back now.”

"Comrade Chen Hai's on-site investigation showed us the seriousness of the problem. Road repair is urgent and I firmly support it."

“Well said, Deputy County Head Chen Hai! This road is a bridge connecting us with impoverished villages, and it is the only way to lead them to prosperity.”

“County Chief Dakang’s words were powerful and resounding. We can’t delay any longer. Road construction is the most urgent task for Jinshan County right now, and I fully support it.”

Hearing what everyone was saying, Yi Xuexi couldn't help himself for a moment and slammed his hand on the table with a "bang".

"I said it can't be repaired! It's final! What do you mean by this?! Don't you even know the rules?! Let me tell you, I'm the one who knows Jinshan County best, that person is me! Yi Xuexi! I've been working here for so many years, I know every inch of Jinshan County, every village, like the back of my hand!"

I am the one who loves Jinshan County the most! I am Yi Xuexi! Do you know how much effort I have put into the development of Jinshan County? Have you ever seen me working tirelessly for the villagers? Have you ever felt my deep affection for this land?

You people should respect my efforts! You should respect my contributions to Jinshan County! Instead, you're here arbitrarily dismissing my opinions and ignoring my existence!

Fine! What's the point of my words if they don't listen to my opinions?! If you think I'm no longer important, then I'm not holding this meeting! I'm an easy learner; I'm not worth putting up with this kind of treatment here. "!"

After saying this, Yi Xue walked briskly towards the outside of the conference room. When he reached the door, he turned back.

"This is not over! Don't think you can get away with this, or that you can trample on my authority and the interests of the people of Jinshan County at will! I'm going to Luzhou City, I'm going to meet with Feng Lei, the Party Secretary of Luzhou City!"

I want to go and ask him myself: Is Yi Xuexi still the Party Secretary of Jinshan County? Do I still have the right to speak for this county and its people? Can I still do something real for this place I love so much?

Don't think that you can use a few tricks to oust me, Yi Xuexi, and let Jinshan County continue to sink into poverty and backwardness! Let me tell you, as long as I, Yi Xuexi, am still the Party Secretary of this county, I will never allow such a thing to happen!

I want Secretary Feng to know that the problems in Jinshan County are not something that a few members of the Standing Committee can just brush off! I want him to know that here in Jinshan County, there are millions of people waiting for change, for development, and for a better life!

This isn't over! I, Yi Xuexi, mean what I say!

After speaking, Yi Xuexi slammed the conference room door shut, leaving a room full of bewildered members of the Jinshan County Party Committee Standing Committee.

Seeing this, Li Dakang remained expressionless.

"Did everyone hear that? Some comrades, in this meeting room that should be discussing work and solving problems, are not talking about how to contribute to the development of Jinshan County, but about their own positions, their own efforts, and their own contributions. Is this the attitude we should have?"

Actually, the lives of ordinary people in Jinshan County are getting worse and worse. Sometimes, it's not that some leaders are inactive, but rather that they are acting recklessly. They always think that what they do is right, and everyone else's opinions are wrong. Take that roadside stall that costs 5 yuan a meal, for example. It was originally an affordable option for ordinary people, but because of some people's so-called "image projects," it was forced into a restaurant, increasing costs and doubling the price. A meal that could have been had for 5 yuan now costs 15 yuan. Is this the result of some comrades' work?

Comrade Yi Xuexi did some things, but often he wasn't doing them for the benefit of others; rather, he was fulfilling his own desires. After accomplishing a little, he sat on his self-constructed list of achievements, smug and self-satisfied, thinking himself some kind of hero or savior who had changed the fate of countless people. Perhaps he did change some things, but whether those changes were for the better, we don't know.

Comrades, this road must be built! This is what I, Li Dakang, said. If building a road for these impoverished villagers violates any cardinal rules, I, Li Dakang, will take the blame! At worst, I'll resign as the county head of Jinshan County! But I believe that as long as we have the people in our hearts and act for the people, then no matter what difficulties we encounter, we can overcome them!

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

In Hong Kong, at a construction site, Zhao Ruilong stared in disbelief.

At this moment, Jiang Tiansheng, who was standing next to Zhao Ruilong, smiled.

"Young Master Ruilong, look at this! Isn't this the incredible transformation of Hong Kong? Look at these old buildings, so dilapidated and neglected before. Now, Hung Hing has stepped in, generously donating funds to tear down all that junk and rebuild skyscrapers!"

This not only gave the area a fresh new look, but also solved many practical problems for the local residents. They now live comfortably and happily, and they all praise Hung Hing for doing a great job! Haha, don't you think this is a wonderful thing?

Zhao Ruilong still looked incredulous.

"What do you mean, Mr. Jiang? How come all the triads in Hong Kong are getting involved in real estate now? Is this something your triads should be doing? I always thought your triads were doing something else... Oh my, this is truly an eye-opener!"

Jiang Tiansheng still had a smile on his face.

"Young Master Ruilong, those triads you mentioned are all ancient history, outdated! Since Governor Qi took over the four major triads in Hong Kong, they have long since transformed and reformed. Now, we are all actively contributing to the development of Hong Kong, no longer the same as before."

I often tell our Hung Hing Fit members that we should keep a low profile when dealing with triad matters, after all, those are our family affairs; but when it comes to business, we must be high-profile, so that everyone knows our strength and contributions. Look, this construction site is proof that Hung Hing is contributing to the development of Hong Kong!

Chapter 598 The Enthusiasm to Do It Immediately

Zhao Ruilong became increasingly dumbfounded and astonished as he listened.

"My brother-in-law has been consolidating all these gangs here, and it turns out he's not doing it for anything else, but to get you to turn over a new leaf?! My God, this is unbelievable! I've really seen something new today, and I truly admire my brother-in-law! His methods are practically turning these gangs into charities; it's truly impressive!"

Jiang Tiansheng smiled.

"Governor Qi often tells us, 'A prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold!' Now, we are not only no longer a problem for Hong Kong, but we have also become an important part of the social order and stability of Hong Kong. Look at our construction site, isn't it doing a great job?"

Mr. Ruilong, you've seen it too. What do you think? Are you interested in collaborating to make Hong Kong an even better place? Let's join hands and contribute to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. What do you say?

Zhao Ruilong couldn't stop smiling as he looked at the scene.

"This is a great business! Your business is definitely worth doing. It looks pretty good to me! It's all legitimate business, clean and aboveboard. I don't see any problems. And your location is excellent, the feng shui is good, and there's a lot of foot traffic. Once 773 finishes building these buildings, who knows how many times it will increase in value! Haha, I'm really looking forward to it!"

Seeing Zhao Ruilong's interest, Jiang Tiansheng's smile grew even more radiant.

"We also have a cemetery tower project, and we're currently selecting a site. We plan to build a skyscraper with over a hundred floors, specifically to store the ashes of the deceased. Hong Kong has a dense population, so the situation is quite unique. That's why we came up with this method to save land resources."

Moreover, this project is incredibly popular right now! It's still just a concept, and over 90 floors have already sold out! We originally didn't plan to build that tall, but before we even started, over 90 floors were already sold out, haha, the enthusiasm is just unstoppable! So we're going to build it even taller to give back to the Hong Kong residents for their enthusiasm.

"Young Master Ruilong, this project could be incredibly lucrative! Once construction is complete, we plan to operate and manage it ourselves. We also intend to go public, guaranteeing your initial investment will multiply at least several dozen times! How about it, interested in joining us?"