Officialdom: Reborn in the 90s, all I want to do is quit my job and make money.

Investing?

Go to hell with your stocks!

Lin Yu felt his brain buzzing.

He was just planning how to sue the publisher and recover his royalties.

Now, Li Dakang's casual remark has shattered everything.

And he even helped me invest?

I am Lin Yu!

Born in the new China, raised under the red flag, capable in formal settings, skilled in the kitchen, able to kill Trojan horses, able to scale walls, able to drive a nice car, able to buy a new house, able to outwit best friends, and able to beat up hooligans.

I'm a modern, well-rounded young person who's come back from the 21st century, and I need you, a shrewd old fox from the 90s, to help me manage my finances.

You know nothing about finance!

I'm going to Hangzhou to find that man surnamed Ma!

I'm going to Shenzhen to find that bespectacled young man, Brother Ma!

There's also Li, the handsome guy from Beijing; the buddies from JD.com; and Boss Zhong, the water delivery guy...

My magnificent business empire, my bright future with women on both sides, my carefree life of counting money while lying down!

Everything requires start-up capital!

You're fucking telling me now that you want to help me invest?

Lin Yu's fist hardened.

He slowly stood up from the leather executive chair.

Those eyes were now fixed intently on Li Dakang.

"Stop talking nonsense."

"Give me the money."

The voice wasn't loud, but every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

The temperature in the office seemed to have dropped several degrees.

Secretary Liu stood at the door, subconsciously shrinking her neck, feeling her calves start to cramp again.

Oh no, Advisor Lin is about to explode!

However, Li Dakang remained seated there as if nothing had happened, completely unperturbed.

He even picked up the teacup on the table, blew on non-existent tea leaves, and slowly took a sip.

"Hey, Advisor Kobayashi, don't be so angry."

On that old face was a kind and gentle smile, and his tone was as if he were coaxing a tantrum-throwing child.

"It's not that we're not giving it to you, we're just exchanging it for shares."

"Think about it, what's the use of having money in your hands? Putting it in the bank? Can that little interest even keep up with inflation? You're a young person, and you spend money so extravagantly..."

Li Dakang glanced at the brand-new Shanghai brand watch on Lin Yu's wrist, and his smile deepened.

"The city and the province don't want such an outstanding young talent like you to take a wrong turn because of some material problems!"

"We're helping you, increasing your assets! This is the organization's way of showing care! Do you understand?"

"Besides," Li Dakang put down his teacup, spread his hands, and looked somewhat helpless, "the city's finances are also tight. Money is needed everywhere. The resettlement fees for laid-off workers, the investment in urban construction... aren't those astronomical figures?"

"As a city government advisor, you should understand the organization's difficulties!"

A short set of words, flowing smoothly like clouds and water.

Well-reasoned and based on solid evidence, and full of genuine emotion.

From personal future to organizational care, and then to collective interests.

A smooth combo completely silenced Lin Yu.

Lin Yu felt like he had punched cotton; his anger had nowhere to go.

He finally understood.

That old fox Li Dakang is determined to renege on this debt today!

No, it's even more disgusting than denying it.

He wanted to turn this money into a new chain, locking Lin Yu tightly to this wrecked boat on the Han River!

Lin Yu's chest heaved violently, and his face turned red.

He pointed at Li Dakang, stammering for a long time, but couldn't utter a single word.

He vowed to wait until the bombshell dropped at the Canton Fair.

He wanted to see Li Dakang cry!

He wants to see this old fox get his official hat removed!

He was going to drive his little Mercedes past this old fox!

Just when the atmosphere in the office had reached a freezing point.

"Bang!"

The door was kicked open once again.

Secretary Liu rushed in as if she had seen a ghost, her face completely pale.

"Mayor! No, something terrible has happened! A major incident has occurred!"

He was panting heavily, and his words were incoherent.

Closely following behind him was Yao Tao, who had come all the way from Jiangcheng.

Li Dakang's brows furrowed instantly.

He stood up abruptly, a sense of foreboding washing over him.

What could frighten both Xiao Liu and the people of Jiangcheng like this?

Could it be... that something happened at the Canton Fair?

Qin Fugui and his group were arrested on the spot?

Li Dakang's heart skipped a beat.

He subconsciously glanced at Lin Yu beside him.

Lin Yu's face, which had been filled with anger, suddenly relaxed the moment he saw Xiao Liu and Yao Tao.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but begin to turn up slightly.

In those eyes, there gleamed a twisted light, a light that seemed to say, "I've gotten my revenge."

coming!

finally come!

My resignation in disgrace! My luxurious villa! My little Mercedes!

I'm here!

Looking at Lin Yu's demeanor, Li Dakang's ominous premonition was amplified countless times!

We're doomed!

Sun Wukong is up to no good!

"What exactly happened! Tell me!" Li Dakang roared at Xiao Liu.

Before Secretary Liu could speak, Yao Tao, standing beside her, blurted out in a trembling voice, almost crying.

"Mayor! Secretary Kobayashi..."

Yao Tao pointed at Lin Yu, her lips trembling, as if she had seen some incredible monster.

"This morning, Mayor Liang received a phone call!"

"They're at the very top! They attacked directly from the capital!"

boom!

Li Dakang's mind went blank.

Top?

He dared not think any further.

The smile on Lin Yu's face also froze.

wrong.

This script is wrong!

Even if it's a serious case of illegally manufacturing weapons, it probably won't get to the top, right?

At most, the province will send an investigation team down!

Yao Tao seemed oblivious to their expressions. She took a deep breath and used all her strength.

"It's the report, 'Suggestions and Discussions on Sustainable City Development,' that Secretary Kobayashi asked us to submit before!"

"It was...it was published in the internal reference!"

"The National First Committee member personally issued the instruction!"

Country one?

Which country is number one?

Lin Yu's mind went completely blank for a moment.

He felt like he was hallucinating.

Li Dakang was completely petrified.

He stood there, motionless, like a statue.

Yao Tao's voice continued, each word like a heavy hammer blow, striking Lin Yu and Li Dakang's hearts.

The directive stated...

"We must immediately and comprehensively implement this sustainable development plan in our Nanjiang Province!"

"Jiang Cheng, provide support!"

"Han River..."

Yao Tao paused, and the look in her eyes as she looked at Lin Yu had turned into utter shock and fear.

"The Han River, as the location where the report was proposed, will serve as a pilot area, and will be implemented as usual!"

"and..."

"When it's all over..."

Yao Tao's voice was almost inaudible, but in the deathly silent office, it was as clear as thunder.

"He himself will come to investigate!"