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

The person who succeeded Qiao Mai as secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee was the vice governor.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

During this month, Chen Luo was busy handling work with the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Cyberspace Administration of China, while also collaborating with the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission to film the first episode.

Each episode features six people divided into two parts, with each part consisting of one main person and two assistants... The first episode featured Bai Xiangqun as the assistant chairman.

It airs at 8 PM, during prime time.

The fact that all the actors are officials at the vice-provincial level or above, and that they genuinely express remorse, makes a strong impact on ordinary viewers.

Especially in terms of scale, unlike those documentaries that simply allow corrupt officials to give their own accounts and monologues, this documentary focuses on authenticity, including real-time video recordings from the investigation phase, the cash involved in the corruption, antiques and paintings, and bags and bags of property deeds. It's no exaggeration to say that it was an eye-opener.

Of course, such a large-scale event was made possible by Chen Luo's support. It happened to be Saturday, and Chen Luo, who had finally gotten a day off, liked to lie under the persimmon tree in the yard to cool off.

A palm-leaf fan gently blows a breeze, a fruit plate sits on the stone table, and every now and then a grape is picked and popped into the mouth—such a leisurely day is a rare treat.

However, this peace was soon shattered.

"Dad! I'm home!"

Chen Zhengxi pushed open the door and immediately saw Chen Luo lying on the chair. He threw down his schoolbag, then jumped straight to Chen Luo, grabbed the palm-leaf fan, fanned himself for a while before fanning Chen Luo.

"Is this semester over?"

Chen Luo did not open his eyes, and asked the question while lying down.

"Yes, I just finished my last exam. Summer vacation is almost two months long, and my brother's and my birthdays are in a little over ten days. Dad, can you take us out for a trip this time?"

You haven't taken us on a trip for years.

As he spoke, Chen Zhengxi's tone became aggrieved.

It's a mix of truth and fiction, I can only say.

"Girl, you know how busy I am with work. There's a ton of work waiting for me at the Central Propaganda and Cyberspace Administration. I can only take a day off when I'm really busy. How could I possibly have a chance to go on vacation?"

"Sigh... Dad, I really wish you could retire now."

"Then you are truly a filial daughter..."

"Hehe, I was just kidding. Although I don't like to bully others, the confidence you give me, Dad, is different."

Now all the teachers and principal at school know I'm your daughter, and nobody bothers me at school anymore. It's peaceful and quiet; most people wouldn't get this kind of treatment.

Chen Luo was enjoying his precious daughter fanning him when the phone suddenly rang.

"Who's such a spoilsport!"

Chen Zhengxi, sulking, picked up Chen Luo's phone from the stone table and frowned as soon as he saw the caller's name.

"Dad, it's your sister Ye calling."

Chen Luo: …………

"Just press speakerphone."

As soon as the call connected, Ye Ziqing's voice rang out.

"Hey, Minister Chen, how's life at Whale Island?"

Chen Luo pursed his lips. "Same as always, I'm pretty busy with work. Is there something you need?"

"It's nothing serious. It's just that your Zhengxi and Zhengshu are about to turn 18, and as their aunt, I can't not show my appreciation. I just wanted to ask you what kind of gift I could give them."

After all, you wouldn't allow me to accept anything too valuable.

Chen Luo fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.

"Let's skip the gift; the thought behind it is more important than anything else."

"Sigh, how cold-hearted... What sins did our family commit to deserve such defensiveness from you?"

Chen Luo chose not to answer this question.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't stay silent. Our friendship is there for all to see, and I trust your strategic vision. Can't you give my family some pointers?"

I don't want to spend my whole life in Guangdong and Guangxi. Our country has such beautiful landscapes; I want to travel around and see more of it.

"Nobody's stopping you from shopping, right?"

"But someone is watching... and I am not trusted."

Chen Luo was speechless. Whose fault was this?

"Let me show you the way... Would it count if your family handed over all your belongings?"

"That won't do. Even a beggar keeps three cents for his own survival."

"Then try to win back Taiwan. If you succeed, you'll be like a statue in gold. As long as your family doesn't cause any trouble, no one will care about you anymore."

"Wow! That's a great idea!"

"Hey, hey, hey, I was just kidding, take it easy."

But there was no response at this moment. There was only a busy signal. Chen Luo didn't take it to heart. The Ye family was indeed not simple, but the possibility of taking back Taiwan was not high.

"Dad, confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be punished severely! Tell me honestly, who is this woman!"

As the wind stopped, Chen Luo opened his eyes and saw Chen Zhengxi standing with his hands on his hips, staring straight at him.

He reached out and struck the blow in one smooth motion.

"Ouch! Dad, instead of explaining, you hit me on the head, I...I..."

What do you want to do?

Chen Luo rolled his eyes.

"I want you to treat me to a big meal tonight!"

"Little drama queen, I'm really impressed..."

As Chen Luo spoke, a smile had already spread across his eyes. His daughter was the best, unlike that brat Chen Zhengshu, who spent all his weekends with his girlfriend.

Chapter 506 Misunderstandings and Embassy Inaction

Chen Luo was still immersed in the joy brought by his little darling, unaware that his casual remark was about to stir up a huge wave.

In a manor in Hong Kong, Ye Ziqing was sitting in the study, wearing only a silk nightgown.

His eyes were slightly closed, and his expression was solemn.

The phone rang.

Ye Ziqing quickly stood up, picked up the phone on the table, and answered directly, "Grandpa, what have you thought about the matter I just told you about?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone before the voice replied, "Ziqing, who gave you this terrible idea?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ziqing was taken aback and frowned.

"Grandpa, is there a problem with this plan?"

"It's not just a problem, it's a huge problem!"

Our family does have some heritage and resources, but have you ever thought about it? Taiwan is not as simple as a county or city; it is much larger than a typical province on the mainland.

Yes, Taiwan's economic development speed has been overtaken by the mainland in recent years.

"To think that we can control the entire Taiwan and bring it back into the embrace of the mainland is simply a pipe dream!"

"Grandpa, is there really no chance at all?"

Ye Ziqing was somewhat unwilling.

"Tell Grandpa first, who gave you this terrible idea?"

“Um, Grandpa, it was Chen Luo who said it…”

"?! It's him?!"

The person on the other end of the phone first gasped, then said quietly, "Judging from Chen Luo's status and intelligence, he shouldn't have come up with such an idea."

Could it be... that he was relaying instructions from the highest level?

It's not impossible. Although our family has kept a low profile in the past two years, our inherent strengths have not been affected.

Let our family try to take back Taiwan. Regardless of the outcome, it will weaken the power of both sides, like using one tiger to devour another…

"Grandpa, if it really doesn't work out, then forget it. Anyway, our family hasn't done anything outrageous in the past two years, so the higher-ups shouldn't punish us."

“Ziqing, since Chen Luo said that, he must not be talking nonsense. He must have foreseen something.”

He's right about one thing!

"If our family takes back Wan Wan, as long as we don't commit any serious crimes of betraying the country or harming the people, all our past transgressions will essentially be wiped clean."

"But Grandpa, didn't you say it was very difficult?"

"It is indeed difficult, but it is not without hope, and the situation on the other side is not monolithic."

"Ziqing, Grandpa's testing you. What do you think is the biggest weakness on the other side?"

Ye Ziqing fell silent; she truly didn't know.

So he decided to probe directly and asked, "Grandpa, is it because Taiwan's economy has been declining year by year in recent years?"

"Yes, there is some connection, but the biggest problem actually lies in his system!"

The biggest flaw of capitalism is its economic system, where everything is private and can be bought and sold.

"If our family can control the energy, finance, and freight sectors across the street... then Wan.wan will be like a fish in a barrel!"

Hearing this, Ye Ziqing became anxious.

"Grandpa, it's not that easy. If it were as you say, the mainland could simply blockade the entire Taiwan."

"Hey, kid, are you stupid? The Taiwanese aren't stupid when the authorities get involved. They'll definitely realize it and ask the US for help. Then it'll be another round of wrangling and verbal battles."

Our private funds entering the market can have a subtle and gradual effect; perhaps this is the truth that the higher-ups wanted to convey to our family through Chen Luo!

"Really, Grandpa?"

"Of course, you don't believe Grandpa?"

"Believe it or not, it's all about throwing money at us. At worst, we'll empty our coffers. Anyway, keeping it around will only make the higher-ups wary."