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

"Hmm, it's quite compact."

Mingyu, how are things going between you and Comrade Lu Yike?

Liu Mingyu chuckled and said, "Reporting to Secretary Chen, while you were in Beijing last night, I captured the enemy's fortress and seized the high ground. We are about to achieve victory!"

"Tsk tsk, no wonder you look so radiant, a man who's tasted the sweetness really is different!"

We arrived at the provincial party committee building while making light of the situation.

Chen Luo had just gotten out of the car when he bumped into Tian Guofu, who was coming out of the provincial party committee building.

"Secretary Guofu!"

"Oh? Secretary Chen! You're back from Beijing?"

"Yes, I have to thank Secretary Guo Fu for his help, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to meet Director Xiao as soon as I arrived in Beijing."

"Director Xiao met with you personally?"

Tian Guofu's lips twitched slightly. In fact, the only connection he had made was with his superior in the Supervisory Commission, the current deputy director in charge of daily operations. As for Director Xiao... Tian Guofu didn't even dare to think about it, let alone meet him.

"Yes, Director Xiao is very gentle!"

Tian Guofu was starting to lose his composure. He still remembered the explosive aura and domineering style of Director Xiao at the conference when he was working at the Supervisory Commission. These were things that had nothing to do with the word "gentle".

Taking a deep breath, Tian Guofu tried to calm himself down. He knew others were different; they had incredibly powerful backers and were holy sons of their sects. It was normal… normal…

"Phew! Secretary Chen, I'll head back to the Discipline Inspection Commission now. See you at the Standing Committee meeting this afternoon!"

After saying that, Tian Guofu left in a hurry, because he was really afraid that he would not be able to hide his jealousy.

Although Chen Luo was puzzled, he did not try to stop him.

Everyone has their own work to do, everyone's busy, who has time to think about these things?

After going upstairs, Chen Luo went directly to the Political and Legal Affairs Commission's office floor, then entered his own office to start processing documents, and time slowly passed by.

The Standing Committee meeting was held at 2:30 p.m.

There were several matters discussed at this Standing Committee meeting, but half of them were related to Chen Luo, or more precisely, to Lüzhou.

One by one, the members of the Standing Committee arrived.

Finally, it was Sha Ruijin who arrived.

Chapter 114 Application for Industrial Parks and Universities

Sitting in the head seat, Sha Ruijin looked around and finally settled his gaze on Chen Luo.

"Comrade Chen Luo, there are several topics to be discussed at this meeting in Luzhou. Why don't you give a brief overview?"

After nodding, Chen Luo spoke directly: "Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, Secretary Yu Liang, comrades."

As you all know, I went to Beijing yesterday. I can't share the specific content of the conversation, but several major projects will be launched in Luzhou soon.

The first thing is the application for an industrial park. Originally, I only planned to apply for a provincial-level industrial park.

But yesterday, the higher-ups said the vision was too narrow and asked me to upgrade the provincial-level industrial park to a national-level industrial park and submit the proposal. This requires a vote from our provincial party committee first.

Gao Yuliang frowned as he listened.

Looking at the industrial park plan that Chen Luo handed over, the section on industrial structure and industries to be introduced had the word "confidential" written in big letters, leaving him speechless.

If most people dared to present it like that, he would be the first to reject it.

It just so happened that it was Chen Luo who handed it over, and he even went to Beijing to report it to the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission.

"Comrade Chen Luo, we theoretically agree with the construction of the industrial park. However, in your project proposal, the companies and industries to be introduced are listed as confidential for the time being. Could you please explain this to us?"

Gao Yuliang voiced his doubts.

Sha Ruijin and the other members of the Standing Committee also became interested.

They all understood that Chen Luo wouldn't speak without reason, but they still wanted to know the general idea.

Chen Luo shook his head at the question.

"I'm sorry, Secretary Yuliang, but the specific information regarding the companies and industries to be introduced is currently confidential. This was personally instructed by the Second Grand Secretary, and I cannot disclose it at this time."

When the Second Grand Secretary appeared, everyone was dumbfounded.

We all share the same thought: even if we're not brothers, we're all striving to climb the ladder.

So you, Chen Luo, quietly hooked up with the Grand Secretary, this K2 peak? Doesn't that make us look stupid?

Of course, what's on your mind can't be said out loud.

There was a brief silence among the crowd.

"Since it's confidential, there's no need to ask any further questions. Comrades, let's now proceed with the vote!"

Sha Ruijin made the decision immediately, bringing everyone back to their senses.

"I agree!"

As soon as Sha Ruijin finished speaking, Governor Liu raised his hand.

Seeing this, Sha Ruijin followed suit, jokingly saying, "Since the two Grand Secretaries have been brought out, who would dare to disagree?"

"Okay, unanimously approved!"

Comrade Chen Luo, please continue.

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo nodded.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, Secretary Yuliang, the second proposal is to build a university in Luzhou. It will be a private university for the time being. It needs to be approved by our provincial party committee before it can be submitted to the Ministry of Education. This university is very important for the construction of the industrial park, and construction needs to start immediately!"

Upon hearing this, everyone picked up the project proposal and began to read it.

It was Gao Yuliang who raised the question again.

"Comrade Chen Luo, I see that the investor is Dongsheng Investment. If I remember correctly, Dongsheng Investment is your and your wife's company, right?"

And the initial investment was 40 billion! Is this figure accurate?

In an instant, everyone's gaze turned serious.

They had all heard about Chen Luo and Zhang Nian having businesses, but they never imagined that Dong Sheng was so rich.

“Secretary Yuliang, you are right. My wife is currently the chairman of Dongsheng Investment Company, which is one of the things I reported to Beijing.”

Everyone nodded in agreement. Since the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission hadn't said anything else, they naturally wouldn't hold a grudge.

"The 40 billion is the initial investment, and there will be no less than 10 billion in continuous investment every year in the future."

Upon hearing Chen Luo's words, Li Dakang gasped in astonishment. "Damn, he's got money!" he thought. "If this money were given to the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee and Government, it would be unbelievable."

Sha Ruijin has a broad vision. He doesn't care whose money it is, as long as it's invested in Handong, it's a good thing. Even if it's 40 billion or 400 billion, Sha Ruijin wouldn't object!

"Comrade Chen Luo has answered all the questions that everyone wanted to ask. Since it has already been reported to the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission, our Provincial Party Committee naturally supports it in theory, because education is the foundation of national prosperity."

"Comrade Chen Luo, your support for the development of education is commendable, and our provincial party committee cannot lag behind. I will, on behalf of the provincial party committee, recommend to the Ministry of Education that the review and approval process be expedited."

"Thank you, Secretary Sha!"

Chen Luo responded with a smile. Although he could get approval instantly without Sha Ruijin pulling strings, he was willing to thank Sha Ruijin for his support. After all, many hands make light work.

The final vote was unanimously in favor. Putting aside the fact that developing education is a good thing, there was no reason for anyone to oppose Chen Luo's proposal because it did not require Handong to contribute a single penny.

Next came Chen Luo's personnel adjustments regarding some provincial-level cadres in Lüzhou, only two or three in total, and the process was very rapid.

Now that Chen Luo's story is finished, it's everyone else's turn.

"Comrade Dakang, how is the matter of the shareholding dispute between Dafeng Factory and Shanshui Group being handled?"

Sha Ruijin asked, and Li Dakang replied righteously, "Secretary Sha, I held a special meeting to discuss this issue some time ago, and the solution was explained."

As a result, Comrade Yi Xuexi, the vice mayor of Jingzhou City and secretary of the Guangming District Committee, and Comrade Chen Hai, the mayor of Guangming District, insisted that my plan disregarded the lives and deaths of the workers and the interests of the people. At the meeting, they directly took on the task of handling the shareholding dispute between Dafeng Factory and Shanshui Group.

I'm not entirely sure about the current progress. Every time I call to inquire, Comrade Yi Xuexi says it'll be done soon..."

Li Dakang's intention to shift the blame was very clear, while Sha Ruijin looked rather unpleasant. What was Yi Xuexi up to?

Having Yi Xuexi supervise Li Dakang does not mean that Yi Xuexi can act lawlessly and recklessly.

The key is that Sha Ruijin can't say anything else right now, since Yi Xuexi was promoted by him personally.

"In that case, the shareholding dispute between Dafeng Factory and Shanshui Group can't be dragged on any longer. Go back and tell Yi Xuexi to handle it as soon as possible. Guangmingfeng's investment of tens of billions can't be delayed, and we can't afford to delay it. We can't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch."

This is a veiled warning to Li Dakang: stop trying to shift blame; the Guangmingfeng project cannot be affected.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Li Dakang's face gradually disappeared.

"Please rest assured, Secretary Sha, I will personally make the trip after the meeting!"

Next came reports on personnel adjustments and other matters, and it quickly became four o'clock in the afternoon.

"Alright, let's end the meeting here."

Meeting adjourned!

Sha Ruijin stood up, and everyone else followed suit, getting up from their seats.

As soon as he stepped out the door, Li Dakang called Yi Xuexi loudly, but Chen Luo had no interest in listening.

I've finished my work at the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. I'll head back to Luzhou tomorrow morning and then leave again. It's time to go home and enjoy the warmth of family. No matter how busy I am with work, I have to balance family and work.

Chapter 115: A loan of 100 million yuan from Guangming District!

"Easy Learning, where are you now?"

Just because Chen Luo wasn't interested in listening didn't mean others weren't; Tian Guofu listened intently!

"Secretary Dakang, I'm at the district party committee and district government."

“Yi Xuexi, Secretary Sha just asked at the Standing Committee meeting that the dispute between Dafeng Factory and Shanshui Group over shares must be resolved as soon as possible, and absolutely cannot affect the Guangmingfeng project! I’m asking you now, can your Guangming District Committee and District Government resolve this within a week!”

"A week?"

Yi Xuexi paused for a moment.

"Secretary Dakang, it's like this, there are still some unresolved issues between Dafeng Factory and Shanshui Group..."

"The problem? The problem is that I've prepared this whole project, the Bright Peak Project, and now two tables of troublesome guests have arrived!"