Zhang Wen's name

"Hey, Ruijin, are you out of your mind? How could you take the blame for Tian Guofu? Do you know how many resources I used and how many deals I made to get you into this position? I've always treated you like my own son."

"Dad, I'm sorry. I didn't want to take the blame for Tian Guofu, but I had no choice. Now, in the Standing Committee, I only have Tian Guofu supporting me. If he is severely punished, I will be all alone. Besides, the help from the Discipline Inspection Commission is a great asset to me."

"Ruijin, I understand the reasoning, but you don't know what price you'll have to pay for this punishment. Your chances of advancement are almost gone, and you might have to retire in a few more years."

Sha Ruijin panicked a little after hearing this.

"Dad, is it really that serious? It's just a major demerit. I've seen other people who get major demerits improve after a few years."

"Ruijin, your situation is a bit special this time. You actually used the power the government gave you to suppress your own comrades. The higher-ups originally wanted to transfer you, but I had to make an exchange to keep you. You should cherish this opportunity."

"Dad, I understand. I didn't expect Tian Guofu to be so stupid that he actually got caught. Also, I didn't ask him to investigate Sun Liancheng's matter. I asked him to investigate why Zhang Wen created that work group."

"Ruijin, don't you take your father's words seriously anymore? Back when Zhang Wen was promoted to governor, I told you not to mess with him. You couldn't beat him. Look, now that things have turned sour, you regret it, don't you?"

"Dad, I don't want to fight with him either, but he's so arrogant. That day in the office, I was very polite when I talked to him about personnel appointments."

"Ruijin, tell me about what happened that day. In my investigation report, Zhang Wen is not a domineering person. Did you say something you shouldn't have, which completely enraged him?"

"Absolutely not. I spoke with him as you instructed. I asked him why he contradicted my proposal, and whether he knew how important the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee was to our Provincial Party Committee. That was all I said, and Zhang Wen got angry."

"Ruijin, why did you ask such a stupid question? I'm really tired of seeing you like this. He's a provincial governor, why can't he object? If you had nominated a very capable person, he might have objected, but not to this extent."

"Ruijin, you must remember the relationship between the governor and the provincial party secretary. Although national regulations stipulate that the provincial party secretary is half a rank higher than the governor, you must understand that rules are rigid, but people are flexible. If you treat him as a subordinate, he won't treat you as a leader."

"If you question why he's refuting your proposal, he'll definitely get angry. He's the provincial governor, a high-ranking official at the ministerial level; he has the right to object."

"Okay, Dad. I'll be more careful with my approach next time I talk to Comrade Zhang Wen."

"Alright, Ruijin, I've almost exhausted my connections. You need to be careful and cautious in everything you say and do. It's fortunate that you met Comrade Zhang Wen. If you had met another more powerful provincial governor, you would have become Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat long ago."

"At least you still have power, and no one is deliberately undermining your authority in the provincial party committee. The rumors about Zhang Wen are indeed true; Zhang Wen is truly the greatest philanthropist in Handong."

Sha Ruijin felt like crying when she heard her adoptive father's exaggerated words. "Zhang Wen, Zhang Wen, everyone says you're so good, why are you treating me like this?"

If Zhang Wen heard this, he would definitely give him a piece of his mind. Who told you to give off such a domineering vibe? If he didn't truly respect you, what would he do if Sha Ruijin caused trouble again? Zhang Wen didn't want to gamble on Sha Ruijin's character; he still believed that letting ability speak for itself was more reliable.