In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

"Should we confess everything or take all the blame?"

Chen Luo asked some tricky questions.

"I'll take the blame for my teacher."

"Ahem, Tongwei, there's no rush. You haven't fully recovered yet. It's not too late to explain the situation to Secretary Tian after you're discharged from the hospital."

"Secretary Chen, is that you?"

"You don't need to worry about the specifics."

You're staying in the hospital!

"Well, they say it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, so you'll continue to recuperate for three more months. That's settled!"

After saying that, Chen Luo hung up the phone before Qi Tongwei could refuse.

If Zhong Xiaoai hadn't come to Handong, Chen Luo wouldn't have stopped Qi Tongwei from turning himself in and confessing.

But not now! Zhao Lichun can't fall yet; he has to keep fighting!

"Looks like we need to hurry."

Shaking his head, Chen Luo was already sitting in his study, his fingers lightly tapping the table. His eyes were slightly closed. Chen Luo was adept at economics, and equally skilled at personnel matters. As for power struggles...

After thinking for a moment, Chen Luo took out his phone and made a call to someone.

In the Hong Kong-style restaurant, Wangbeilou, Mr. Liu was discussing business when his phone rang. He picked it up and saw it was his senior, Mr. Chen. He immediately gestured for his client to be quiet and then went to a private room to answer the call.

"Hey, senior, aren't you very busy with work in Luzhou? How come you have time to call me? This is like a new bride getting on her wedding sedan chair for the first time!"

Liu Sheng joked, while Chen Luo took a deep breath and directly stated his purpose.

"Is Zhao Ruilong still in Hong Kong?"

Chapter 167: Zhao Ruilong Returns to Handong After Making His Move

"Zhao Ruilong?"

Liu Sheng was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, "Senior, he is indeed still in Hong Kong."

"Could you help me make contact with him?"

Reveal some information to him.

For example, Director Zhong of the National Development and Reform Commission had his eye on his father's position, and Secretary Sha Ruijin of Handong was brought to Handong with the strong support of the Zhong family.

A few months ago, he transferred his son-in-law, Hou Liangping, to Handong to serve as the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Procuratorate.

Last month, he even transferred his daughter to Handong to serve as deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"Senior, what about the others?"

"You don't need to say anything else."

These are all actual facts.

Oh, by the way, you can sell this information to him if you're willing, since things that don't cost money aren't valued.

"understand!"

"It would be best to let this young master Zhao return to Handong. That's settled then. I'll remember this favor."

"Oh, senior, you're getting off-topic. If it weren't for your recommendation back in school, how would my sister Ye have appreciated me?"

Besides, based on your information alone, I could easily sell Zhao Ruilong for ten million.

"Okay, I'm hanging up now. Take care of yourself."

Chen Luo breathed a sigh of relief after hanging up the phone.

In Hong Kong, Mr. Liu didn't even bother with the waiting customers, and had his assistant contact Zhao Ruilong directly.

Two hours later, in the private room, Zhao Ruilong, who had rushed over, looked tired, with beads of sweat on his forehead.

"Mr. Liu, what news is so urgent?"

Liu Sheng sat on the sofa without speaking first, but instead picked up the coffee on the coffee table and took a small sip.

"Mr. Zhao, this news concerns the life and death of your family. Don't you think it's urgent?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruilong's anger surged instantly.

"Liu Sheng, don't talk nonsense! You know my father's status."

Liu Sheng shook his head.

"Mr. Zhao, you are well aware of the situation in the past two years. The anti-corruption campaign is relentless, with wave after wave of attacks."

Your father's position is indeed very high, but what if someone is eyeing it?

"What do you mean!"

Zhao Ruilong stood up abruptly.

"Don't get excited, Mr. Zhao. I'm a businessman. If you're willing to buy this information, then I'll tell you. If you think your family can stand firm, then just pretend I was ignorant and I'll apologize to you."

Zhao Ruilong fell silent.

"how much is it?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Sheng raised one index finger.

"Ten million?"

"One hundred million!"

"I think this news is worth 100 million, which is not an exaggeration. Of course, it depends on whether Mr. Zhao is willing to buy it."

"Can you make it cheaper?"

Zhao Ruilong did indeed think it was too expensive.

"Life is priceless, Mr. Zhao!"

"Damn it! One hundred million it is! Just say the price!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Sheng smiled.

"Mr. Zhao, it's true that your father is a half-step Supreme, but you know very well that it's just a nominal position."

The power you wield is even less than that of the top two local officials, and your father's former boss has also passed away.

Do you think your father's position is a highly desirable one?

"Just tell me who's eyeing this!"

"Then I'll just say it directly."

Do you know Director Zhong from the National Development and Reform Commission?

The National Development and Reform Commission's work in the past two years has not been ideal.

He only had six months left to live, but the younger generation of the Zhong family still needed support from above, even if it was just for a few more years...

Your father's position was just right; Sha Ruijin of Handong was promoted by the Zhong family using their connections.

Guess why they were transferred to Handong? Also, Director Zhong's daughter and son-in-law were transferred to Handong as well.

One is the director of the anti-corruption bureau, and the other is the deputy secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission; both are openly wielding their weapons. Mr. Zhao, it seems your family hasn't realized the danger yet!

"Danger? Our house is perfectly clean..."

"Is that so? Mr. Zhao, you know the answer best in your heart."

Liu Sheng remained silent, only smiling faintly.

Meanwhile, more and more beads of sweat appeared on Zhao Ruilong's forehead.

"I'm not talking to you anymore. I'll have someone transfer the money to you later. I'm leaving!"

Zhao Ruilong got up and left the private room, while Liu Sheng maintained his smile.

"Tsk, this money is so easy to make, but let's donate half of the money we made from the senior's information to charity."

Zhao Ruilong was extremely anxious after leaving Wangbei Tower. He took out his phone and called his father.

"Dad, I have something to tell you!"

About ten minutes later, Zhao Lichun sighed softly on the phone, "People leave and the tea grows cold! Ruilong, the news about Wangbei Tower is true, but I didn't expect the Zhong family to get involved. I always thought it was just Sha Ruijin and his father-in-law..."

Go to Handong and clean up your mess.

"I understand, Dad. Should we tell my eldest and second eldest sisters?"

"No need. They've already severed ties with our Zhao family in name. They're from another family. Don't make things difficult for your eldest and second eldest sisters. Besides, your father isn't someone to be trifled with! Since backing down won't bring peace, then let's fight. It'll just mean the other side loses a little more blood!"

"I understand, Dad!"

Zhao Ruilong let out a heavy sigh, his eyes stinging. At eight o'clock that evening, Zhao Ruilong boarded a flight to Handong.

At the same time, Zhong Xiaoai and her husband also found out about Tang Chuchu's information.

"This Tang Chuchu is quite shrewd. She managed to squeeze 300,000 yuan out of Chen Hai without making a sound, and then used her father's illness as an excuse to run back to her hometown in Yunnan Province. Chen Hai, that fool, was really fooled by this Tang Chuchu!"

Hou Liangping looked at the photos of Tang Chuchu that had been taken. The weather in Yunnan Province in March was already quite warm.

That cool little dress, that snow-white skin, and then a quick glance at the wrinkles around his wife's eyes, Hou Liangping couldn't help but feel a little envious of Chen Hai. He was really eating well!

Zhong Xiaoai's attention was focused on Tang Chuchu's information, and she didn't notice anything strange in Hou Liangping's eyes.

"I've already had a friend contact Tang Chuchu. There's no way she can escape. Her father isn't sick at all. If she cooperates with us, Chen Hai will give her 300,000 yuan as payment. If she doesn't cooperate, we'll have to send her to jail!"

"We really need to cooperate... She's so fair-skinned!"

In an instant, Zhong Xiaoai turned around and looked at Hou Liangping.

"What do you mean, 'real white'?"

"Ahem, I must say, honey, your skin is so fair!"

"You rascal! Go take a shower, you'll have to write a report later!"

Hou Liangping could only do as he was told. Even though he didn't have a strong desire for it, Zhong Xiaoai wasn't too bad after all. When writing the report, he could just turn off the lights and imagine her as Tang Chuchu.

That evening, Hou Liangping plowed two acres of land. When he went out the next morning, he looked pale, his legs were weak, and his eyes were dark. Zhong Xiaoai, on the other hand, looked radiant.