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

Li Dakang spoke calmly, but his words struck Zhao Lichun like thunderclaps.

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It turns out he was the root of the problem.

He ran into trouble, which attracted a constant stream of wolves lurking in the shadows. The Qin and Zhang families were just the beginning.

Why?

Why couldn't he see through such a simple and clear truth? It was as if an invisible hand had covered his eyes, blinding him to the truth.

Zhao Lichun tried his best to hide his loss of composure, but his lips still trembled uncontrollably. Why did he have the idea of ​​taking Handong for himself?

Resentful?

They were still blinded by the power before them.

Zhao Lichun himself couldn't explain why he did it, but he just did it anyway.

"Dakang, what other ideas do you have?"

But Zhao Lichun, after all, was a seasoned veteran who had braved wind and rain, and he quickly calmed down and turned his calm, consulting gaze back to Li Dakang.

"Old boss, didn't you already do that?"

Li Dakang didn't answer but instead asked a question.

Back then, when it came to the development plan for the Luzhou urban rail transit, the municipal party secretary Gao Yuliang and mayor Li Dakang refused to back down. Li Dakang used the excuse that the municipal government was in charge of the development to forcefully oppose the top leader, which made Gao Yuliang very embarrassed.

At that time, the Party Secretary of Lüzhou City had not yet been elected to the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. As they were both at the same level, the Party Secretary did not have absolute power over the Mayor in terms of development planning.

and…

With Gao Yuliang's backer gone, Zhao Lichun, behind Li Dakang, wielded immense power. As the two remained locked in a stalemate, more and more cadres from Lüzhou joined Li Dakang's ranks.

It's spiraling out of control.

Taking advantage of that opportunity, Zhao Lichun made a brilliant decision:

Zhao Ruilong was dispatched to contact Gao Yuliang under the pretext of developing the Crescent Lake Food City.

Luzhou benefits from the economic prosperity of Shanghai, but in reality, it cannot fully utilize Li Dakang's ability to turn waste into treasure as an economic pioneer, because anyone who is not completely stupid will do well in that position.

Ultimately, Li Dakang was transferred to Lincheng, where the mine collapsed. At first glance, this was for the benefit of the Zhao family. In reality, it was to remove the political label of Li Dakang as someone who had sidelined the top leader, and to pave a smooth path for his promotion. At the same time, it brought the political and legal system, which had always been Zhao Lichun's biggest rival, under its control.

A triple win!

As for the claim that Li Dakang was one step behind Gao Yuliang in becoming a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, that's pure nonsense. A full-time position is a full-time position, and a deputy position is a deputy position. Moreover, Li Dakang is six or seven years younger than Gao Yuliang, making it inherently difficult for him to compete.

A glint of light flashed in Zhao Lichun's eyes.

His current situation is not like Li Dakang's, but Gao Yuliang's. He has no one above him and no way to get ahead. Even risking his life is a pipe dream. How can he break out of this deadlock?

Silence filled the living room for a long time.

It was as if a layer of white frost had covered the desolate earth, robbing it of the vitality of all things vying for life.

The brilliance gradually faded.

He had already given the answer back then:

Jump ship and choose a different path!

There are only two new ships in Handong now: one for Lin Zhiyuan, who is tasked with developing the economy, and the other for Sha Ruijin, who is tasked with cleaning up the Zhao family faction.

The latter is naturally impossible.

The struggle for the Dao Fruit is a matter of life or death.

However, with the funds transferred over, the Zhao family has at least laid a solid foundation, though they will have to pay more.

Gao Yuliang brought with him the support of the political and legal system and local families in Handong. Now it depends on what Lin Zhiyuan needs the Zhao family to do.

The thought has been settled.

Zhao Lichun suddenly realized that his conversation with Li Dakang had led to the same conclusion as when Zhao Ruilong had talked to Lin Zhiyuan that day. After all the twists and turns, it was still within Lin Zhiyuan's chessboard.

Lin Zhiyuan completely outmaneuvered the Zhao family.

What terrifying young people!

Zhao Lichun suddenly felt a sense of melancholy, as if the times had ultimately abandoned the old guard.

"It seems the old leader has come to his senses."

Li Dakang suddenly stood up, glanced at his watch, and said, "I have an appointment, so I won't disturb the old leader's rest any longer."

"good!"

Zhao Lichun also stood up, patted the other person on the shoulder, and said, "You're doing very well now. You've found your own path and forged your own way."

"If...if..."

"If that day ever comes, you might as well take me as a resource for your progress."

That's a sincere statement.

Li Dakang's eyes twitched. This meant climbing over the corpses of old leaders to get ahead, something no one with ambition for a career in politics would agree to.

"Okay, I understand."

However, Li Dakang is Li Dakang; he is not anyone else.

Zhao Lichun was still clear-headed back then. Lu Zhou's plan had a fourth meaning: to openly sever Li Dakang's ties with the Zhao family.

He bowed deeply to his former leader.

Li Dakang quickly walked out of the courtyard.

Two flowers bloom.

As soon as Yan Yan stepped out of the building after get off work, she saw Lin Zhiyuan waiting downstairs.

"Senior!"

Yan Yan abandoned her colleague, with whom she had been chatting happily just a moment ago, and rushed over, "Why are you back?"

"miss you."

Lin Zhiyuan pulled the person into his arms and waved to the propaganda department staff.

Because of Yan Yan.

He was very familiar with the people in the publicity department.

"I think you didn't do well in Handong and were fired by the organization."

Yan Yan wrinkled her nose; she didn't believe Lin Zhiyuan's explanation.

Lin Zhiyuan wouldn't rush to the capital in ten days unless he had something important to do.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"I'll have to rely on my wife to support me for the rest of my life."

Lin Zhiyuan responded.

Upon reaching the parking lot, he opened the passenger door and helped Yan Yan into the seat.

"I have money!"

Yan Yan proudly raised her chin, but her gaze was fixed on the two buttons undone on Lin Zhiyuan's shirt. Her fingers flew across her phone as she typed, "I'll have Auntie take Momo and Niannian to my parents' place."

"hey-hey."

"Let's have some alone time tonight, let me see if my senior is really serious about living off me."

Lin Zhiyuan remained silent.

The once aloof and cool school beauty has begun to awaken some remarkable traits.

Their life as a couple ultimately didn't work out.

Because Old Man Yan came straight over and summoned him to his study, where he gave him a severe dressing-down.

"Why get involved in the Zhao family's affairs?"

Old Master Yan's gaze was unfriendly.

"Handong has no money; how can it develop without money?"

Lin Zhiyuan shrugged, "So I have to get the money that the Zhao family transferred out back."

"If you take someone's money, you can't take their life too."

That's not fair.

"It undermines organizational principles and is detrimental to the unity of comrades."

"You! You!"

Old Master Yan was so angry that he stood up and pointed at Lin Zhiyuan, unable to speak for a long time.

Are you short of money?

"If you want to attract investment and business, will Tianshan Capital not help you? Will the companies you support in Donghai and Hanjiang not give you face?"

Old Master Yan was so angry that he blew his beard and glared at his opponent.

"That belongs to someone else; we can't expect to repay a debt of gratitude."

"If someone gives it to you voluntarily, it's considered a favor; but if you force someone to give it, how are you any different from a corrupt official?"

Lin Zhiyuan had his own reasons.

"Alright, I can't argue with you."

Old Yan came in a huff and left in a huff, saying, "You made this trouble yourself, so you have to deal with it! Don't think I'll always clean up your messes."

"I'm your father, not your dishwasher."