Nominal: The Handong Game, the Energy System's Counterattack

When Zhao Dehan said that he came here today not to ruin himself, Cheng Du completely disbelieved him.

He was already very wary of the newly appointed district party secretary, who had an honest-looking face.

From the moment he entered his office, he was almost entirely engaged in conversation.

And all of my emotions were controlled by him.

During the struggle, she broke down emotionally, lost her composure, and confessed to wiretapping Li Dakang.

The key question is, where are there good people who meet someone for the first time with a recording pen?

Cheng Du mechanically raised his head and looked at Zhao Dehan, his eyes devoid of any spirit.

"If I wanted to ruin you," Zhao Dehan said, "it wouldn't be just me coming to see you today. It might be Secretary Dakang and Zhao Donglai, or even people from the Discipline Inspection Commission."

A faint glint flashed in Cheng Du's eyes.

"Director Cheng, I'm new here, and you're aware of the situation in Guangming District."

"Ding Yizhen ran away, leaving behind a mess."

"I have no one to rely on, no one I can use." Zhao Dehan looked directly at Cheng Du. "I need people."

"I'm not here to deal with you, but to use you."

"You have both ability and weaknesses. As long as you sincerely work for me in the future, I can forgive and forget what happened in the past."

Zhao Dehan's words were straightforward and transparent, without any concealment, and he frankly revealed his purpose.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Du felt a mix of emotions: humiliation, helplessness, and a touch of resentment.

He remained silent for a moment, then looked up at Zhao Dehan, his tone filled with deep concern and apprehension.

"Secretary Zhao, you are my leader, and I am willing to serve you and follow your arrangements."

"But... I really can't afford to offend Zhao Ruilong."

Now that the other party has leverage over me, I don't feel any burden in doing what he says.

However, Du Cheng still expressed his concerns about Zhao Ruilong.

"You have worked in ministries for a long time, so you may not be aware of the Zhao family's influence and power in Handong and Jingzhou."

"Former Party Secretary Zhao Lichun has been deeply rooted in Handong for decades, and his students and former subordinates are all over the province. His foundation is deeply rooted and intricate."

"Zhao Ruilong is the only son of former Party Secretary Zhao Lichun. With the Zhao family backing him, he wields immense power in Handong and is untouchable in Jingzhou."

"I'm just a small branch bureau chief; everything is in Zhao Ruilong's hands."

"To be honest, I was promoted to bureau chief because of a single sentence from Zhao Ruilong."

"I didn't dare refuse anything he asked me to do before; I could only obey his orders."

"I can listen to you, but I have no way to fight against Zhao Ruilong, let alone the power of the entire Zhao family."

The degree of worry is incredibly real, yet it also hides one's own ulterior motives.

It was said that Zhao Ruilong coerced him, but in reality, he went there on his own initiative for his future.

After he worked hard to get close to Zhao Ruilong, he actually made progress.

Therefore, in Handong, the Zhao family's name is truly useful.

However, Zhao Ruilong never paid any attention to low-ranking cadres like Cheng Du.

He casually asked Cheng Du to eavesdrop on Li Dakang and other cadres, and unexpectedly, Cheng Du actually did it.

However, after becoming the director of the Guangming District Branch, it seemed that apart from that, he was no longer of much use in Zhao Ruilong's eyes.

Looking at the fear and apprehension in his eyes, Zhao Dehan smiled confidently, his tone steady and full of absolute self-assurance.

"Director Cheng, I understand that you are afraid of Zhao Ruilong and the Zhao family's power."

"But believe me, from now on, you don't need to be afraid of him anymore."

Cheng Du paused for a moment, then looked at Zhao Dehan with a puzzled expression, his eyes full of confusion.

He simply couldn't understand how a district party secretary who had been parachuted in and had no connections could dare to say that he wasn't afraid of the Zhao family.

Zhao Dehan seemed to have known what Cheng Du was thinking all along, but he didn't care at all.

"I am not Zhao Ruilong, and I will not use your weaknesses to threaten you into doing anything illegal or disorderly."

"On the contrary, I want you to be an upright police chief and a law-abiding police officer."

Du Cheng's heart began to race, and an indescribable emotion surged in his chest.

That sounds nice, but what did you, Zhao Dehan, do just now?

Now you want me to be a dignified police chief and a law-abiding good policeman?

I used to be Zhao Ruilong's dog, but now do you think I can stand up straight in front of you?

At least Zhao Ruilong openly looked down on me, but you, Zhao Dehan, who looks like an honest man, did something that hurt me much more than Zhao Ruilong did.

"I have a principle when it comes to hiring people," Zhao Dehan continued.

"First, be obedient; second, be loyal; third, and most importantly, follow the rules."

"Working under me, you don't need to break the law or do anything underhanded; you just need to do your job well."

Cheng Du opened his mouth, as if to say something, but swallowed the words back down.

Zhao Dehan noticed his hesitation and asked directly, "Director Cheng, are you wondering what to do about Zhao Ruilong?"

Cheng Du nodded, his face full of bitterness: "Secretary Zhao, you've just arrived in Handong, you don't know how formidable Zhao Ruilong is."

"He's been operating in Handong for so many years, with connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles. His father, Zhao Lichun, has... just how much power does he wield?"

"If Zhao Ruilong's instructions conflict with yours in the future, I..."

"Don't even mention losing my position as branch office chief, even..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was already quite clear.

Zhao Dehan smiled.

"Director Cheng, come closer." Zhao Dehan waved to Cheng Du with a smile on his face.

He hesitated for a moment, then moved a little closer.

Zhao Dehan leaned slightly forward and said a few words in a low voice.

His voice was so soft that only Cheng Du could hear it.

After hearing this, Cheng Du froze as if struck by lightning.

His eyes widened, his mouth gaped open, and his face was filled with disbelief.

His body trembled slightly, not from fear, but from an indescribable excitement.

"Secretary Zhao, are you telling the truth?" Cheng Du's voice was trembling.

Zhao Dehan leaned back on the sofa, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said slowly, "Do you think I would joke about something like this?"

Cheng Du's eyes lit up, incredibly brightly.

He suddenly stood up, paced back and forth on the ground a couple of times, and then abruptly turned to Zhao Dehan, his eyes filled with fanatical light.

However, upon seeing Zhao Dehan's relaxed expression, a hint of resentment crept into his eyes.

Damn it, why didn't you say so sooner? Why did you have to pull this stunt?

Why don't you just say you're Governor Zhou's man? If you just tell me to find a new backer, how could I possibly refuse?

You should have told me sooner that you were a member of the provincial party committee standing committee; I would have bowed down to you immediately.

Originally, he was nothing to Zhao Ruilong; even if he were a dog, Zhao Ruilong wouldn't give him a piece of meat.

Within the public security system, Zhao Dong looked down on him and constantly suppressed his police rank.

He had no influence in the city, and desperately wanted to find someone to rely on.

If you, Secretary Zhao, were to say that you are one of Governor Zhou's men and that you have no one to rely on and are preparing to recruit new talent, I, Cheng Du, would be the first to rush over.

This is so embarrassing. Who does things like this?

"Secretary Zhao, I, Cheng Du, am making this clear today!" His voice carried an almost solemn tone, like a vow.

"From this day forward, my life belongs to you!"

"If you tell me to go east, I'll never go west! Whatever you ask me to do, I'll do without batting an eye!"