Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Upon hearing the other person's answer, Li Zhihua felt the icy coldness in his fingertips travel up his veins, and even a fine layer of cold sweat broke out on his back.

I took several deep breaths, but I still couldn't calm the turmoil in my heart.

Leaving the general?

I was very familiar with this name years ago, when my father was still alive and loved watching the evening news.

This name frequently appears in the news.

Especially among ordinary people, elders often mention this old Party Secretary at drinking parties.

Reformers who are at the forefront of trends are also pragmatic individuals who have truly earned their success through hard work and real effort.

Back then, Handong didn't even have a decent outlet to the sea. It was the old Party Secretary who led people to squat on the mudflats for three months and managed to crack the tough nut of the development zone.

At that time, the economic wave was sweeping in, and this old secretary promoted the port economy with his extraordinary strategic vision, breaking the deadlock in Handong's development and laying a solid foundation for Handong's golden decade.

This old Party Secretary played an indispensable role in the subsequent economic boom in Handong.

The former Party Secretary's planning can be found in every aspect, from the selection of the site for the Handong Economic Development Zone, the Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone, and even the old campus of Handong University.

Not only in economic matters, but also in the officialdom of Handong, where he was far from home, he wielded considerable influence.

The cadre training system, personally established by the former Party Secretary, progresses step by step from grassroots training to key post experience, supplying a large number of backbone personnel and talents to the officialdom of Handong.

These officials are now spread across various departments throughout the province, becoming the backbone of the political ecosystem.

This also makes the title "Old Secretary" carry a spiritual authority that transcends rank within the system, becoming a symbol of hard work and dedication.

Throughout the history of Handong, there have been many former secretaries, but the one with the widest influence and the deepest impression is still General Li.

Whenever there is a major policy shift, some leaders will unconsciously look back to their original ideas and seek guidance.

Li Jiang is a guiding light in the hearts of many.

No wonder, Li Ying gave her a very unusual feeling.

To everyone's surprise, the other party turned out to be the daughter of the former Party Secretary, Li Jiang, the apple of Li's eye.

If that's the case, then Li Ying certainly has reason to be proud.

If the young lady had lived a few decades earlier, she would have been a true member of a wealthy and noble family in the entire Handong region.

With just a word from this young lady, even the ground in Handong would tremble.

No wonder Li Ying was so assertive in front of her just now.

It turns out that Li Ying's assertiveness was not an act, but truly came from her bloodline.

But Li Zhihua never imagined that such a near-legendary figure would one day be so close to the Li family, and even become involved with his nephew.

When Li Zhihua left home at the height of his career, he hadn't even started working yet.

Therefore, my impression of leaving home now only exists on paper and in the discussions of my elders.

All she knew was that this old Party Secretary was very popular among the people and deeply loved by them.

Later, due to family misfortunes, Li Zhihua's life hit rock bottom, and he soon chose to go abroad.

After working hard for so many years, I'm only returning to China today.

If the other party hadn't mentioned it, Li Zhihua would have even forgotten that there was such an old Party Secretary in Handong.

In that case, wouldn't his nephew Li Dong become the old Party Secretary's grandson-in-law?

This answer truly shocked Li Zhihua!

How did that brat Li Dong manage to bring such a young lady back to the Li family?

No wonder Li Ying was so upset!

The old Party Secretary's granddaughter unexpectedly became the daughter-in-law of the Li family.

Thinking of this, Li Zhihua felt no fear whatsoever; in fact, he felt a bit schadenfreude!

The next moment, Li Zhihua lowered his voice, afraid that others would hear what he was saying, "Is he still active after leaving home...?"

The person on the other end of the phone was clearly surprised. "Chairman Li, you didn't know?"

Li Zhihua shook his head. "I've been abroad for many years and I'm still not very familiar with the situation in China."

"Especially in Handong, I haven't been back for decades. After I went abroad, I rarely paid attention to personnel changes here."

"What, has there been a big change since you left home?"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, as if the speaker was carefully choosing his words. "According to the timeline, if the old Party Secretary had retired smoothly, he should be at the age to enjoy his retirement now."

"However, the old Party Secretary got into trouble back then, and his family fell into decline."

Li Zhihua was clearly surprised by this answer. "Something happened? What happened?"

"Could it be that the old Party Secretary made a mistake?"

The person on the other end of the phone shook their head. "I don't know the specifics. The events of that year caused an earthquake, or even a tsunami, in the officialdom of Handong. I don't know how many people were implicated."

"I don't know the specifics either. Even now, not many people dare to investigate the truth of what happened back then."

"What I can tell you is that the old Party Secretary retired early and then passed away at home."

"Secretary Li has a son and a daughter. His daughter is Li Ying, whom you just mentioned."

"In her early years, she was a very popular young lady in Handong Province, and even a top-tier young lady who could rival those in Tianjing."

"It can be said that the reason why Handong was able to have such a high status in the industry back then was inseparable from Li Ying's contribution."

"Back then, there was even a saying: 'Northern Xiao, Southern Li.'"

"Bei Xiao is a top young lady in the Tianjing circle."

"Even today, the Xiao family remains one of the most prestigious and powerful families in Tianjing!"

Li Zhihua then asked, "Nanli, is that Li Ying?"

The person on the other end of the phone said, "That's right, it's Li Ying."

"At that time, these two women were incredibly famous, and no one in the entire country could rival them."

"The one from the Xiao family is said to have a gentle and mild personality."

"The one who left home has a fiery personality."

"It is said that back then, because of jealousy, Li Ying even slapped a top socialite in the face."

"Anyway, Li Ying was a leading figure in the Southern Circle back then."

"Wherever she goes, she commands respect and influence, and countless people follow her around."

"The number of people pursuing her is as numerous as the fish in a river."

"With just one word from this young lady, countless men would be willing to follow in her footsteps."

"I once heard that Li Ying had a rumored relationship with a top young master from Tianjing back then."

There were even rumors that the two were preparing to get engaged.

"I don't know the specifics of what happened. What happened later was that the young master suddenly married a woman from another family in the industry, and Li Ying gradually disappeared from the industry."

"Of course, the real trigger for the trouble that happened was the old Party Secretary's son, Lihe."

"At that time, the president of the Handong Provincial Chamber of Commerce held shares in several listed companies!"