Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Tang Shi retorted sharply, "Aunt Li, it seems you did your homework before coming to see me today."

"However, I'm not here just for a quick visit or to gain some experience."

“I have investigated the Tianzhou police team’s affordable housing project. It was abandoned not because of a lack of funds, but because there were irregularities in the early bidding process. Someone misappropriated special funds for commercial investment, and the project was abandoned because of the resulting losses.”

"I have already compiled preliminary materials on this matter and am preparing to submit them to the provincial department to apply for a special audit. As long as the whereabouts of the funds are clarified and the misappropriated funds are recovered, there will be no need for private advances to resume work."

Li Ying's tone remained firm, "Audit? Special-purpose bonds? How long do these procedures take?"

"Six months? A year?"

"With so many unfinished projects in Handong, how can the provincial auditing department have the energy to deal with Tianzhou's minor issues?"

"By the time you finish the process and wait for the funds to be reallocated, three to five years could have passed."

"Can those people waiting for a house afford to wait? I can get them a new house within six months, and that's a fact you can't change!"

"And most importantly, the company responsible for building the police housing is Huaxi Group in Jiangbei."

"Do you know who was in charge of the bidding process back then?"

"It's Tang Chen, Secretary Tang's son!"

"After this young master won the project, he subcontracted it layer by layer, and it eventually ended up in the hands of Xu Huaxi of Huaxi Group!"

"And the reason you came down here this time is to deal with Tang Yong and Xu Huaxi."

Do you think both sides will cooperate with your work?

"Let me tell you, what good is it if your audit application is submitted without my help?"

"The people behind Tang Yong won't let you investigate, and the Tianzhou Finance Department won't give you a single penny!"

"Do you think that just because Secretary Manjiang supports you, everything will go smoothly?"

"He has to consider the bigger picture; he won't turn against the entire interest group of Tianzhou for your sake!"

"And most importantly, if you don't cooperate with me, then I'll have no choice but to cooperate with Tang Yong."

"With the resources I currently have, it might be a bit difficult to help you accomplish anything."

"But if I wanted to cause you trouble, to ruin your plans? It couldn't be easier!"

"If you make no progress this time, you'll end up having to slink back home in disgrace!"

"At that time, the position of executive deputy director will be out of your reach, and you will no longer be qualified to compete with Guo Tong!"

"Tang poetry, have you considered the price?"

Tang Shi let out a sigh of relief, glanced at her watch one last time, and said, "I'm sorry, Aunt Li, it's time."

"I have other work commitments coming up, so I'm afraid I won't be able to stay with you here."

"If you have nothing else, I'm leaving now."

"Finally, I'd like to say one last thing."

"Actually, I've never understood why Xiaoci is your biological daughter."

"Even though we haven't seen each other for so many years, blood is thicker than water, so how did our relationship become so strained?"

"After all, they are mother and daughter. What kind of knot can't be untied?"

"After talking with you today, I understand some things."

"So you never treated Xiao Ci as your own daughter, but rather as a bargaining chip in your business dealings, as a commodity that could be traded openly."

"To be honest, having a mother like you, let alone Xiao Ci, would make me feel heartbroken!"

"Furthermore, even if the Song family expresses their support for you in this matter, so what?"

"Xiao Ci's determination to be with Xiao Ci is something no one can sway!"

"I can even tell you that even if the whole world opposes her, Xiao Ci will not bow down to anyone."

"If you want to cause me trouble, then bring it on."

"I also want to see what kind of methods that famous young lady from Handong used to employ!"

“But if you dare to hurt Xiaodong and Xiaoci, your father might still have some reservations, after all, you were husband and wife.”

"But as the eldest sister, I will absolutely not be soft-hearted!"

“I know Aunt Li is a foreign businesswoman with foreign citizenship, but this is China, and it’s not your place to point fingers here.”

"When doing business in the country, especially in Handong, you have to be more disciplined!"

"Don't cross the line, or you'll be in big trouble!"

In the end, the warning in Tang Shi's eyes was extremely strong.

Without waiting for Li Ying's response, Tang Shi got up and left.

As they brushed past each other, Li Ying suddenly said, "Tang Shi, I only have one question for you."

"Who is Xiao Ci's father? What is your position as the eldest sister? Have you told Li Dong about this? Have you confronted the Li family about it?"

"I'm afraid not."

"I dare not lift this lid because I'm afraid Song Ci will hate me for the rest of her life, and I can't afford to gamble that."

"But what about you? Why don't you say anything either?"

"Because you also know that Li Dong and Xiao Ci's relationship is a beautiful fairy tale, a beautiful misunderstanding where a rich young lady falls in love with an ordinary person from the bottom of society."

"Once Li Dong finds out Song Ci's true identity, this fairy tale will shatter instantly!"

Tang Shi turned his head away. "I won't say anything because I respect Xiao Ci."

“I never thought that letting Li Dong know Xiao Ci’s identity and family background would break his spirit.”

“I just want to give Xiaodong more opportunities to grow. I want people to know that Xiaodong’s hard work is due to his own real ability, not because of his status as the son-in-law of the Song family.”

"Public? So what if my identity is public?"

"I don't think being a son-in-law of the Song family is some great honor or convenience. For a down-to-earth kid like Xiaodong, it's actually a burden!"

"I'm protecting Xiaodong. As the eldest sister, I care about my brother-in-law. Is that against the rules?"

As they were talking, Tang Shi had already reached the door.

Just as her hand was about to touch the doorknob, she heard Li Ying's voice from behind, tinged with gritted teeth, "Tang Shi, you'll regret this!"

Tang Shi raised her hand to open the door, "Aunt Li, there is nothing absolute in this world, nor is there any absolute glory."

"The years I left home were glorious, but where is that glory today?"

"Glory may not stay with you forever, but family will!"

"I advise you to consider things from Xiao Ci's perspective, lest you end up all alone, and then it will be too late to regret it!"

After saying those last words, Tang Shi left without looking back.

As soon as the door closed, Li Ying suddenly raised her hand and swept it across the table!

Teacups and fruit plates were all smashed on the ground, shards and tea splashing everywhere!

She stood amidst the chaos, her eyes filled with anger and resentment!

Originally, it was thought that the deal she proposed would not require much consideration from Tang Shi.

Unexpectedly, Tang Shi was even more difficult to handle than Song Chenfeng!

Her last resort had failed, so even if she had no other choice, she had to take a risky step!