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

"I have no idea."

Yao Xinyi replied almost instinctively.

"have no idea?"

Huang Hao raised an eyebrow. "Although Lu Wucheng is not a direct relative, he is within three generations of collateral relatives. His real estate development business falls within the scope of your and Lu Yike's authority."

"You say you don't know."

"Could it be a deliberate attempt to hide it?"

"Neither Lu Yike nor your personal integrity file before retirement contains any record of him."

"According to our investigation, you are not ordinary collateral relatives; your relationship is extremely close."

"Lu Yike includes your other two daughters, who received his long-term care during their childhood and even their school years."

"We also found something else."

"Lu Wucheng gave large red envelopes for your eldest and second daughters' weddings and births."

"Although it was returned and not collected."

"But you really have absolutely no idea about his source of income?"

Huang Hao asked quietly.

Before coming here.

They have questioned all the involved personnel and other officials within the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

When Lu Yike's two older sisters got married, she was already working. Because the former two did not work in the public sector, and the supervision was not strict at that time, many people attended the weddings.

"I have no idea."

Yao Xinyi said stiffly.

Ah!

Huang Hao sneered.

They're just being stubborn.

Even though they know the truth perfectly well, they still have to put on an aloof and superior appearance. A certain Mr. Li has a lot to say about this.

"Why isn't that written in the file?"

Li Guohua retorted, "Lu Wucheng Qingqiao Real Estate Development Company hasn't just been around for a day or two; it's been operating for over five years. For a full five years, you haven't submitted a single report!"

"Afraid of losing face."

Yao Xinyi retorted, "Lu Wucheng lives up to his name; he's accomplished nothing. From the beginning of his career, he's been stealing chickens and dogs all day long."

"I can't bear the shame."

"Aside from the care and living expenses for the three sisters, I have never asked him about his specific situation."

Organizational cadres should prioritize governing their families before governing the country.

Yao Xinyi's words were a self-contradiction, but after weighing all the factors, they were the best answer she could give.

"Oh, really?"

Huang Hao asked with interest, "You look down on this Lu Wucheng so much, yet you still entrusted your three precious daughters to his care? You're that trusting?"

"Your actual actions don't seem to match your verbal description."

"There's nothing wrong with it."

Yao Xinyi quickly replied, "He acts erratically, but he's very popular with children. All three sisters like this uncle. I'm busy with work, so I really need someone to help take care of him."

"Moreover, he has great respect for his cousin, who is my husband, and wouldn't dare to corrupt my daughter."

it is good!

Huang Hao nodded in agreement.

He exchanged a glance with Li Guohua, then gathered up the interrogation records and related documents again, stood up, and said:

"Comrade Yao Xinyi, based on your voluntary admission of using your influence to interfere with organizational decision-making, we will detain you in accordance with the law."

"As for whether it constitutes a substantial violation of laws and regulations, that requires judgment from higher authorities and the courts."

"so…"

"We need to invite Comrade Yao Xinyi to the detention room of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection for a period of time."

The words had barely left his lips.

The two have already left the interrogation room one after the other.

"Secretary Li, do you have any directions for further investigation?"

Huang Hao asked with a smile.

"It seems Team Leader Huang has it."

Li Guohua put away his cold, judge-like demeanor from the interrogation room and said with a smile.

"Then let's talk about it together."

Huang Hao joked.

"Civil Court II!"

The two spoke in unison, looked at each other, and one of them laughed.

Yao Xinyi's decision to avoid answering seemed like a good move, but in reality, it was a terrible one.

You can escape the first day of the month, but you can't escape the fifteenth.

"Lu Wucheng runs a real estate development company. Such companies are often involved in labor, economic, and even criminal disputes. If we go to the Second Civil Division, which is responsible for the trial of related cases, we will likely make some new discoveries."

"We hope that our Judge Yao did not directly handle the trial, or, as in this case, had others interfere in the sentencing of cases related to Lu Wucheng and Qingqiao Real Estate."

"otherwise…"

"She's really in a terrible state; her reputation will be ruined in her later years."

Li Guohua nodded affirmatively, "This Grand Justice is far too controlling. It's unlikely he'll try the case directly, but it's even more impossible for him not to interfere."

"Secretary Li, great minds think alike."

Huang Hao laughed even harder.

lighthouse.

Lin Zhiyuan and Fang Denggao had just arrived at the hotel and were about to rest.

Turn on the phone.

A flood of messages poured in, mostly consisting of various quirky emojis from the Standing Committee members of Handong.

The most informative comment was actually from Zhou Han: "Secretary Dakang has lost his temper."

Lin Zhiyuan could sense a bloody storm brewing from those seven words.

Fang Denggao peeked over and said, seemingly out of nowhere, "I wonder if Tian Guofu was beaten to death?"

Cough!

Although it has become a routine to criticize Tian Guofu during meetings, it's better not to say it so openly.

Still in a foreign country.

"What are you looking at gossip for? We're here to work."

Lin Zhiyuan put away his phone.

"Yes, yes, yes! Work! I love my work!"

Fang Denggao immediately understood and shut up, no longer discussing these matters, as it was unsafe.

After reporting to the Economic and Commercial Section of the Consulate General.

There was no rest.

The group of 12 people, with their prepared speeches and mental outlines, went to TSL's global headquarters. The first morning was just a simple icebreaker exchange. Led by the head of TSL Asia Pacific, they visited the exhibition hall on the first floor and exchanged initial suggestions.

After the meal.

We then entered the actual work process, visiting the entire workshop and the upstream and downstream industrial chain.

Everything proceeded according to the normal access process.

But Fang Denggao and his entourage were very busy; they needed to record everything they saw to provide sufficient data support for subsequent consultations.

the next day.

We will continue to move along the upstream and downstream industrial chains, as well as visit industry, academia, research institutions, and policy think tanks.

Day three.

Connect with local government and trade organizations in California to establish high-level communication channels.

Fourth day.

The entire delegation compiled and organized the materials, solidified them, and summarized all the outcomes of the entire trip.

Day .

Finally, the first closed-door meeting with TSL's top management began:

The representatives from Handong fully explained Handong's advantages, while Tsl raised its demands. At the same time, they mentioned a point that made the delegation frown: the factory's production capacity was saturated and there was no intention to build a factory overseas in the short term.

This is completely different from the rumors released in the first half of the year.

But Lin Zhiyuan did not call a halt.

The delegation initiated a negotiation: legal and economic officials dissected the red lines of domestic industrial policies, proposed a phased compromise, and tested the US's room for concessions.

After having lunch at work.

The large group was split up and precisely connected to different business modules to improve efficiency.

Such as industrial factory construction, policy and legal affairs, and supply chain support teams.

But the deeper you go, the more you realize the importance of this approach.

The resistance encountered by the Handong delegation began to increase dramatically. TSL, from top to bottom, exuded a deep-seated sense of rejection. What was most frightening was that this was not intentional, but a helpless rejection.

"We're probably in trouble this time."

Fang Denggao whispered in his ear.