In name only: The land of Handong, I shall rule its fate.

Hanyuan Real Estate Group Building.

"Chang Chenghu, you good-for-nothing, you can't even do this simple thing right!"

Chen Qunshan smashed a cup of official kiln teacup over Chang Chenghu's head, splashing scalding tea all over him. But Chang Chenghu remained smiling and meek.

He dared not show the slightest sign of pain.

"Is your cousin at the branch office so shameless? He couldn't even get a demolition project for a subway line in the old city area from the executive vice mayor of Jingzhou?"

Chen Qunshan's eyes were filled with rage, a far cry from the gentle and refined manner he had shown when they first met. He was like a wolf that had shed its sheep's skin.

"My cousin said that Executive Director Fang is very stubborn."

"He completely treated the old city renovation project and the two subway lines as his bargaining chips for advancement, and he wouldn't allow even the slightest mistake to occur."

"Especially with the precedent of Ding Yizhen's downfall."

"Right now, especially within the system in Handong and Jingzhou, everyone is keeping a low profile. Executive Director Fang is unwilling to take the risk and miss the opportunity for advancement."

Chang Chenghu replied.

I use precise wording and dare not make a single mistake.

"progress?"

Sitting behind his desk, Gu Beilou chuckled. "Fang Wu is already the Executive Vice Mayor of Jingzhou, a figure at the Grand Perfection level of a department-level official."

"to be honest."

"Given Jingzhou's political and economic status in Handong, apart from the position of mayor, being transferred to a prefecture-level city outside of Lüzhou to serve as the municipal party secretary or to a provincial department as the top official would be considered a demotion, far less promising than the current position."

"But Mayor Wu Xiongfei is still alive."

"Either go to another province or stay where you are, where does this talk of progress come from?"

Gu Beilou said calmly.

He succinctly explained the value of his position and its future prospects, clearly demonstrating his deep understanding of the system.

"Standard official jargon and platitudes."

"Director Cheng still hasn't caught Executive Director Fang's eye! In that case, our Chen family's cooperation with you two brothers will have to be put on hold for now."

Gu Beilou waved his hand, issuing an order to leave.

Chang Chenghu's smiling face instantly turned to terror, and he hurriedly said, "That's not true! Absolutely not!"

"My cousin made contributions to stabilizing public order in Guangming District and taking down Ding Yizhen and Zhao Donglai, which Executive Director Fang also acknowledged."

"Executive Director Fang already revealed this."

"As long as he does the job well and the procedures are in compliance, it doesn't matter who does it."

Gu Beilou and Chen Qunshan exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's meaning.

"Oh?"

Gu Beilou spoke up appropriately.

"Executive Director Fang gave my cousin the information of all the bidders a long time ago. We can't change the procedures of the Jingzhou Municipal Government, but can't we change whether these companies participate or not?"

Hahaha!

Gu Beilou finally smiled. "President Chang, come and sit down. I knew I hadn't misjudged you two brothers."

Chang Chenghu cautiously got half of his buttocks wet.

"Little Tiger!"

Chen Qunshan's eyes flashed with a cold light. "Are you sure that guy surnamed Fang only wants power and not money?"

"Hi!"

Chang Chenghu sighed furtively and said cautiously, "Isn't that the purpose of rising to power?"

"My cousin promised this amount."

Chang Chenghu gave a thumbs up.

"What a huge appetite!"

Chen Qunshan sneered.

Gu Beilou also frowned. The construction of this subway line in the old city was enormous, with a total demolition cost of nearly 10 billion yuan. Needless to say, it would inevitably attract the attention of the discipline inspection department. One point is already quite significant.

In addition to other monsters and demons.

The substantial benefits they can obtain seem large, but the proportion is actually not high.

"Young Master Chen, President Gu, rest assured, we'll cover the cost."

Chang Chenghu gritted his teeth and said, "I only ask the old leader to say a word for my cousin. My cousin has been in the branch office for too long."

The two understood.

Even before the cooperation began, the Chen family had thoroughly investigated Chang Chenghu and the Cheng brothers.

In 92, Gao Yuliang was handpicked by Liang Qunfeng to enter politics, while Cheng Du was admitted to the Department of Political Science and Law of Handong University in 93. He didn't even attend a single class, let alone study for Gao Yuliang's postgraduate degree.

So, although Cheng Du seems to have come from Han University, he didn't even get close to the Han University clique. He wasn't even liked by Zhao Donglai, the former director of the Municipal Bureau. Climbing to the position of director of the Guangming Branch Bureau was already his limit.

They wished they could seize every opportunity to climb higher.

And in their investigation…

Chang Chenghu, this good-for-nothing, has only made a profit of a few hundred million yuan over the decades thanks to his cousin Cheng Du's demolition company.

It can be said that the Cheng brothers completely emptied their pockets for this opportunity, begging the Chen family to say a good word for them.

From deputy director to director…

This would be a huge improvement for ordinary people, but for the Chen family, well, the old man doesn't even need to say a word; his disciples and former subordinates can handle it.

"OK!"

Gu Beilou winked at Chen Qunshan, then patted him on the shoulder with a hearty laugh, "Since President Chang is so straightforward, the Chen family is just as straightforward! Cheers!"

The family compound of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee.

When Ouyang Jing was personally escorted back by Zhou Zheng, she opened the door to her home but did not see her cousin and nanny Xingzhi or her daughter Li Jiajia. On the sofa was only the man who should not be home.

He didn't look at official documents or study the administrative planning map; he just sat there quietly drinking tea.

His figure appeared exceptionally tall and straight in Ouyang Jing's eyes.

He's not handsome when he's old, and he wasn't handsome when he was young either...

But Ouyang Jing found him even more charming than the domineering male lead in the drama she was watching.

"You've made that plan?"

Ouyang Jing put down her bag and regained her composure.

As originally planned.

She was supposed to stay at the Anti-Corruption Bureau for a few days until Hou Liangping investigated the people mentioned in the confessions, or until Tian Guofu couldn't withstand the torture and voluntarily revealed the recording to divert everyone's attention.

Li Dakang, together with Qiu Tianhen, drove Hou Liangping and his men toward the abyss.

Now that she has been released early, and given the undisguised panic on Zhou Zheng's face, it's obvious that she has already taken action.

"After that fright, let's have some tea to calm our nerves."

Li Dakang handed over the teacup, but didn't answer the question. Instead, he continued, "I had Xingzhi take Jiajia to the suburbs. Jiajia doesn't know about your affairs, and there's no need to tell her."

"I'll handle the rest."

"Pack your things and go to work at Tianshan Capital's East China branch as soon as possible. You can bring Jiajia with you too."

"good!"

Ouyang Jing didn't ask any more questions, a long-lost smile on her lips.

Li Dakang's eyes are colder now, but his heart seems warmer, especially towards his family.

She's family too, right?

"I brought Jiajia along, and Xiaotian too. They've been good friends since they were little."

"If possible."

"I feel at ease knowing they're together."

Ouyang Jing said.

Xiao Tian is Wang Dalu's son, one year older than Li Jiajia. They both studied at Lighthouse and were responsible for securing supplies for Lighthouse Winery.

I returned to China a year ago.

He is already the general manager of the Dalu Group's wine trading company, which can be considered a remarkable achievement.

Li Dakang shook his head. "He's no good!"

At least not at this stage.