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

Are you threatening me?

"Threat? Ma Xingguo, you overestimate yourself."

I don't like scheming and backstabbing, and I don't want to spend my energy on plotting and fighting.

But to be honest, if I really wanted to mess with you, I'm 100% sure I could kick you straight to hell with all those festering sores under your ass!

If you don't believe me, then keep doing it!

"What bad luck!"

After saying that, Chen Luo hung up the phone immediately, blocking and deleting the number in one go. He was truly disgusted.

Chapter 556 concludes with suppression.

Disgusting as it may be, I still have to get to work.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Ma Xingguo's office, staring at the phone that had been hung up, Ma Xingguo was completely stunned. He couldn't believe that Chen Luo's attitude was so clear and firm, showing him no politeness whatsoever.

"Outrageous! Young people have no sportsmanship!"

Despite his anger, Ma Xingguo's fear grew stronger after his anger subsided. The reason was simple: although Chen Luo had only been promoted not long ago.

But Chen Luo wasn't lying about one thing: he really had the ability to kick him out of his current position!

After all, his buttocks were indeed festering with sores and oozing pus.

"Alas! It's too late for regrets now. I hope the higher-ups can turn a blind eye to this because of my decades of service. I don't ask for anything else, I just want to retire peacefully."

Shaking his head, Ma Xingguo lay back in his chair, his anger completely dissipated.

Time is like sand that cannot be held in your hand; with a gust of wind, it vanishes without a trace.

After getting back to work, winter no longer felt so long. For the past few months, Chen Luo has been working diligently.

However, being engrossed in work doesn't mean being oblivious to the situation. Right after the New Year, the higher-ups could no longer tolerate Ma Xingguo's various actions, and Ma Xingguo was secretly taken away for investigation.

Chen Luo was also aware of this matter.

Secretary Li even specifically asked for his opinion.

Chen Luo only said a few words: everyone should work and live within the bounds of laws and regulations.

No matter how prominent one's status or how great one's power, if someone deviates from this original intention, they should be judged by law. Otherwise, others will follow suit, and without laws, the people's hearts will not be at peace, and the country will be unstable.

After the New Year, Zhang Nian also arrived in the East China Sea.

Although she is no longer young, long-term separation is not a solution. Of course, the key point is that Zhang Nian does not need to be transferred; she is free to go wherever she wants.

It's not a matter of power being used arbitrarily.

Spring came and winter came again. Chen Luo, who was in charge of the work in Donghai, was becoming more and more accustomed to his new identity and was increasingly willing to express his opinions in meetings.

Before he knew it, he had been in charge of the work in Donghai for four years and had reached the age of fifty-two. Some gray hairs had appeared on his head, but he was still very energetic overall.

The Party Committee Building of Donghai Province, the Secretary's Office on the seventh floor.

Chen Luo was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

I'm on the phone right now.

"Chen Luo, your position needs to be moved."

"Secretary Li, I will follow the organization's arrangements!"

"Haha, you're not one to suffer a loss. The position of Party Secretary of Hai City has become vacant. We old folks discussed it and decided that it would be too early to let you take another step forward now."

The experience of governing a megacity is very important, as it represents the forefront of policy and is also a crucial pathway to advancement.

“Secretary Li, you don’t need to explain. I’m already content with how far I’ve come. Now that the organization still trusts me, I will fulfill my work obligations and serve the people wholeheartedly!”

As for the rank of the position, it's no longer important; I don't have the inclination to be picky.

"Ugh, I don't believe you for a second!"

That's all for now. That's the situation, and it's unlikely to change. You can start preparing in advance.

"understand!"

"Hanged up!"

Goodbye, Secretary Li!

Chen Luo smiled after hanging up the phone. To be honest, it would be a lie to say he didn't care at all.

However, he really has no other intentions. At his current level, it is difficult for him to move forward except for the grand ideal of national rejuvenation.

Three months later, Chen Luo embarked on a new journey.

(End of the book)