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

Gao Yuliang's eyes were exceptionally deep, as if he could see right through his daughter's heart. Gao Fangfang's expression changed rapidly, as if she had been struck by a thorn, from an awkward smile to an aura of icy indifference.

Yes! I know!

I don't understand. You two were known as a loving couple back then, so why now?

Why keep acting?

Gao Yuliang asked the next question for Gao Fangfang, and then answered to himself, "When I was teaching at Han University, I never imagined that this family would become like this."

Things changed after I entered officialdom. Power corrupts the mind, and I admit that I became somewhat blinded by self-interest.

He was willing to betray his wife for the sake of his career, but Fangfang, the grudges of our previous generation should not become a prison for you.

"Dad, please stop talking!"

Gao Fangfang's tears gradually dripped onto the table.

Gao Yuliang was also in a bad mood; it was no wonder he felt terrible after having his deepest secrets exposed by himself.

“We don’t want to keep it from you anymore. Your mother and I officially divorced a few years ago, which you probably already know. The specific reason is that your father cheated on you.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Teacher Wu chimed in.

"Fangfang, don't blame your dad. Your dad... he was also tricked, or rather, he was used as a pledge of loyalty. Although your dad and I are divorced now, we are still living together. In fact, life is still going well, just like before."

Gao Fangfang's tears gradually stopped.

He looked at his mother, then at his father, before asking, "What is a pledge of allegiance?"

Half an hour later, after Wu Huifang explained the cause and process of the matter to Gao Fangfang, Gao Fangfang finally understood.

"Dad, are you saying that you and Gao Xiaofeng had a son together?"

Gao Yuliang nodded.

"I've never seen this child, and you will always be my only child."

Gao Yuliang's words were somewhat cold-blooded and ruthless, but they were undoubtedly warm to Gao Fangfang, who was still the only precious child in the family.

"My mind is in such a mess right now, can I have some peace and quiet?"

In the end, Gao Fangfang was the first to end the video.

At this moment, Gao Yuliang suddenly exhaled a heavy breath. He had been very nervous just now, but now that he had revealed his hidden secret, the tension that had been pressing on his nerves suddenly disappeared without a trace.

"Yuliang, do you think Fangfang is willing to come back?"

Will I be even less willing to go back to China...?

"Let fate decide!"

After getting up, Gao Yuliang went upstairs, leaving Teacher Wu alone on the sofa to think about her own problems. Admittedly, Gao Yuliang was the first to have an affair with Gao Xiaofeng, but what about her?

With his eyes closed, Gao Yuliang's house appeared exceptionally silent.

At Chen Luo's home, as soon as he entered, he saw Chen Zhengxi standing in the study, intently reading a book.

"Jung-hee, what are you looking at?"

Chen Luo sat on the sofa and casually asked a question.

Upon hearing the noise, Chen Zhengxi immediately closed the book and turned around to look at his father with some embarrassment.

"Dad, I...yes, I was reading classical Chinese poems!"

Chen Luo squinted.

"Really? Recite a couple of lines for me."

Faced with this suggestion, Chen Zhengxi finally obediently handed over the storybook he had hidden behind his back.

Chen Luo glanced at it and thought, "Hmm, it's a comic book."

"Your comics are well-drawn, no need to hide them."

"Hahaha, you're feeling guilty!"

At this moment, Chen Zhengshu also came out of the room, and his laughter made Chen Zhengxi clench his little fists.

"If you're so capable, recite a couple of lines!"

“What’s so difficult about that? Dad, listen to me!”

"Okay, I'm listening."

"The Zhongshan Mountains are shrouded in wind and rain, a million soldiers have crossed the great river. The landscape, once a dragon and a tiger, is now more magnificent than ever before, a world turned upside down, a sight to behold."

"A victorious general should pursue a fleeing enemy, not seek fame like a tyrant. Even Heaven, if it had feelings, would grow old; the vicissitudes of life are the true path of humanity!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo immediately clapped.

Normally, only someone of Sha Ruijin's caliber or higher can get him to clap and create a lively atmosphere, but now the little guy is experiencing it firsthand.

"How about it, little sister? Isn't your brother awesome?"

Chen Zhengshu didn't forget to show off in front of Chen Zhengxi, but the result was that Chen Zhengxi couldn't beat the one who was good at fighting with his words. His little fists were ready to be thrown, and for a moment the situation of chasing and fleeing was reversed.

Chapter 182 If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring breeze.

However, sometimes children understand these principles, but adults may not truly take them to heart.

During his time in Handong, Zhao Ruilong had a very smooth time, managing to control both Hou Liangping and Zhong Xiaoai.

Zhao Ruilong, who clearly only needed to add a little more fire to burn Zhong Xiaoai to death in Handong and ensure her eternal damnation, chose precisely this moment to give Zhong Xiaoai a chance to catch her breath.

Zhong Xiaoai's investigation into the Shanshui Group is becoming increasingly in-depth, and she has even reached the core of the Shanshui Group!

"The relationship between Liu Xinjian and Shanshui Group is definitely not simple. It's one thing for a dignified state-owned enterprise boss to frequently appear at Shanshui Manor, but he also happened to be Zhao Lichun's bodyguard and secretary."

A behemoth that monopolizes oil and gas in Handong not only doesn't make a profit, but actually loses money every year..."

Zhong Xiaoai tapped her fingertips lightly on the laptop on the table, then swiped the mouse to continue viewing the details.

"Perhaps this is the lifeblood of the Zhao family!"

After a long while, Zhong Xiaoai made her own judgment.

A flash of malice crossed his eyes.

That afternoon, Zhong Xiaoai used her position as deputy secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission to review some internal documents about the oil and gas group. Subsequently, some of Zhong's professional data analysis teams began to get involved, and within just one night, they discovered obvious loopholes.

The income and expenditure statements were falsified!

Income significantly exceeds expenses, so there is no possibility of loss!

But the reported figures show either a slight profit or a slight loss, and this has been the case for several years in a row.

If Zhong Xiaoai still doesn't understand the tricks involved, she might as well resign as deputy secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission.

If the accounts are suspected of being falsified, then it is suspected of tax evasion. At the same time, this is a state-owned enterprise, so where did the profits go?

This also involves the crime of embezzling state-owned assets, and Zhong Xiaoai can already figure out where the money went.

With this data to support their investigation, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection directly set up a special task force to conduct a secret investigation into Handong Oil and Gas Group, all of which Zhao Ruilong was unaware of.

What is he busy with?

Guangming District Committee and Government.

Gao Xiaoqin arrived at the secretary's office, where Yi Xuexi and Chen Hai had been waiting for several minutes.

"Secretary Yi, District Chief Chen, I'm sure you both know why I've come."

Upon hearing this, Yi Xuexi nodded.

"President Gao, your Shanshui Group wants to change the land use nature of the Dafeng Factory site. To be honest, this is not an ordinary matter. Moreover, Shanshui Group wants to owe the government the difference in price after the land change."

Yi Xuexi's statement means he disagrees.

And what about Chen Hai?

Last night, Zhao Ruilong had just called him and subtly mentioned this matter. As long as he agreed and supported it, Zhong Xiaoai was at his mercy.

At first, Chen Hai disagreed, since this kind of thing violated the rules. However, when Zhao Ruilong's bribery failed, he resorted to threats. He threatened that if Chen Hai did not agree, Zhao Ruilong would release all those videos and ruin his reputation.

Between being exposed as a social outcast and expressing an opinion, it's clear to anyone with eyes to see which choice is right.

"Secretary Yi, actually, Shanshui Group's idea is not bad. That piece of land is currently used for industrial purposes."

However, the surrounding land has long been designated for commercial use, and continuing to preserve it would not generate tax revenue. Moreover, very few companies in Jingzhou have the capability to develop this land.

I agree with the Shanshui Group's request; the only difference is that the price difference will arrive a little later.

With Chen Hai acting as a mediator, Yi Xuexi's attitude became rather delicate.

"That's true. Keeping that land isn't a good idea. Our district committee and government support the Shanshui Group's plan to develop it into a commercial district, but there's the issue of the land transfer price difference..."

"Secretary Yi, District Chief Chen, our Shanshui Group is currently facing a cash shortage. Could the government provide some relief and support?"

Yi Xuexi remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "This is not something I can decide. Let me report it to the city first."

After leaving the district committee and government building, Gao Xiaoqin didn't even bother to pretend anymore and directly called Zhao Ruilong to tell him about Yi Xuexi's vague attitude. Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruilong's anger flared up instantly.

It's that bastard Yi Xuexi who demolished his food court again, and now he's blocking the review process?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. How could someone as awesome as Zhao Ruilong be stumped?

In his office, Chen Hai breathed a sigh of relief. He wanted to avenge his father and was willing to sacrifice some of his own, but when it came to the loss of the country, there was still a hurdle in Chen Hai's heart.

However, this dilemma doesn't last long.

When a phone call came in, both Chen Hai and Yi Xuexi were stunned.

"Hey, District Chief Chen, this is troublesome. Just now, the director of the demolition office was arrested."

Do you know who arrested him?

"They're from the Provincial Procuratorate's Anti-Corruption Bureau! They said there's sufficient evidence that Director Lan is suspected of accepting bribes and they're taking him away for investigation."

"The Anti-Corruption Bureau? How come we didn't know about this!"

Chen Hai was furious. After all, he came from the Anti-Corruption Bureau. In this kind of situation, they would usually inform the provincial party committee and government before making an arrest. But the Anti-Corruption Bureau skipped their district party committee and government. Was this acceptable?

The answer is yes, but it could easily provoke dissatisfaction from the top two local officials.

In the anti-corruption bureau's interrogation room, Director Lan of the Guangming District Demolition Office was somewhat uneasy until Hou Liangping personally came to sit down in front of him.