Reborn in 1965, I can obtain resources just by sweeping the floor.

Back in his office, Hao Daxing approached Zhang Zhenshan with a broad smile and recounted his conversation with Su Chen in detail.

“Good! Your approach is absolutely correct. He thinks he can control us with just a farm. He's dreaming. Once we've done this well, we'll find a reason to send him to the Northwest for re-education and let him contribute to the development of our country's border regions.”

After listening to Hao Daxing's story, Zhang Zhenshan revealed a meaningful smile.

……

While Su Chen was engrossed in his work in the foundry, in the office of General Manager Zhou of Xihua Ting, a slightly aged man sat in a chair, holding an appointment letter stamped with a large red seal. A sharp glint flashed in his previously somewhat cloudy eyes.

"Comrade Ren Zhongming, you have suffered these past few years, but I believe our comrades can withstand the test. I am deeply sorry for what you have experienced these past few years. Comrade Ren Zhongming, this time you are being sent to Guangdong Province, the burden on your shoulders is not light."

Sitting opposite Ren Zhongming, President Zhou put down a document he had reviewed and then looked at Ren Zhongming with a serious expression.

"Hey! Mr. Zhou! None of this is your fault. If it weren't for you standing up for us in this position all these years, we wouldn't have been able to hold on until now. Mr. Zhou, you've asked me to go to Guangdong Province this time. Can I make a small request?"

Ren Zhongming glanced at the undisguised exhaustion on President Zhou's face and sighed softly. He knew very well that the culprits behind this situation were entirely the conservatives, and had nothing to do with President Zhou. On the contrary, if President Zhou hadn't withstood the pressure, the reformists would probably have been eliminated from the entire country by now.

"Oh! Comrade Zhongming, please feel free to make any requests. The organization will do its best to meet your needs."

When Ren Zhongming mentioned having a small request, President Zhou was not surprised and asked with a smile.

"Mr. Zhou, it's really nothing major. Back at the farm, I met a young colleague who had been sent to the countryside. We chatted and discussed some things, and I think some of his views are very correct, especially suitable for the development of Guangdong Province. So I'm thinking of transferring him to Guangdong through the organization..."

When Ren Zhongming made his request, a look of surprise flashed across President Zhou's face. At first, he thought Ren Zhongming would mention some policy support, but he did not expect that he wanted someone to go to Guangdong Province with him.

"Comrade Zhongming, could you tell me about this comrade's situation? I'll send someone to communicate with him."

However, after Ren Zhongming uttered that name, President Zhou gave a bitter smile. He never dreamed that the person Ren Zhongming mentioned would be Su Chen.

Although Su Chen is currently in the forging workshop of the steel rolling mill, this is all for Su Chen's safety, and they don't want those hidden families to focus their attention on him. But it doesn't mean that Su Chen will just fade into obscurity.

Now that Ren Zhongming has proposed that Su Chen go to Guangdong Province with him, this matter definitely needs to be discussed with Zhuge Qingyun and the others to see if Zhuge Qingyun will release him.

“President Zhou, it would be a waste to keep Comrade Xiao Su as an ordinary worker in the steel rolling mill. It would be better to send him to Guangdong Province with me to get away from this whirlpool.”

Upon learning of Su Chen's current situation, Ren Zhongming became even more determined in his mind.

After listening to Ren Zhongming's words, President Zhou thought that Ren Zhongming's suggestion was very good. Some time ago, Li Zeyuan and Zhuge Qingyun had discussed whether to transfer Su Chen to another place. Now the opportunity was right in front of them. Thinking of this, President Zhou nodded and then said to his secretary to call Zhuge Qingyun and the others to come to Xihua Court for a meeting.

Soon, Zhuge Qingyun and the others arrived at Xihua Court. After hearing Ren Zhongming's suggestion, they exchanged glances.

Having worked together for many years, they didn't need much communication. With just a few glances, Zhuge Qingyun, Li Zeyuan, and the others understood each other's thoughts. After a moment of contemplation, Zhuge Qingyun coughed twice and spoke.

"Ahem! Comrade Ren Zhongming, to be honest, we really don't want to hand Comrade Xiao Su over to you. Your suggestion isn't without merit; letting him temporarily leave this vortex in Kyoto is also a form of protection for him. However, let me make this clear from the outset: Comrade Xiao Su is on loan to you from our Investigation Bureau. You'll have to return him to us when needed..."

Su Chen never expected that while he was working hard, his future was already planned out in detail. When he received the notification, he was completely stunned.

"President Zhou, I have no objection to Director Zhuge's handling of this matter and will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements."

"President Zhou, Director Zhuge, I told you Xiao Su is a good comrade. It's a waste of his talents to keep him at the steel rolling mill. Coming with me to Guangdong Province is the right choice. Don't worry, Comrade Xiao Su, once we get to Guangdong Province, I will definitely give you the opportunity to realize your ambitions."

Hearing Su Chen say that he would obey the organization's arrangements, Ren Zhongming secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although they had already discussed it, Ren Zhongming was still a little worried because he had not received a definite reply from Su Chen. He was worried that Su Chen would not agree to go to Guangdong Province with him.

In fact, Su Chen also had his own plans. The situation was getting more and more serious, especially the vortex of Kyoto. Leaving here was indeed a good choice, especially after arriving in Guangdong Province, it would be very convenient to go to Hong Kong.

It was past 10 p.m. when Su Chen left Xihua Court. However, Su Chen did not go home, but went directly to Lin Wanying's residence.

I definitely need to tell my sister Wanying about my big trip to Guangdong Province. It would be even better if Lin Wanying could come with me.

Of course, even if Lin Wanying agrees to go to Guangdong Province, it will have to wait until I have settled everything there.

"What! You're going to Guangdong Province? When are you coming back? Or are you going to work there for a long time? If you're going to stay there for a long time, then I'll go with you, along with Nianchen and Muchen."

Su Chen was originally thinking about how to persuade Lin Wanying to come with him, but when he finished speaking, Lin Wanying sat up straight and stared at him intently before saying something.

“Wanying, let’s not rush this. The situation over there is still unclear. It’s not too late for you to go after I’ve settled things there. Wanying, the thought of not seeing you for a long time makes my heart…”

I don’t know if it’s because Su Chen is going to be away for a while, but Lin Wanying was unusually cooperative tonight, and even a little crazy.

A few days later, at Kyoto Railway Station, Ren Zhongming led Su Chen onto a train heading south.

……

Time flies like water, and more than a decade has passed in the blink of an eye. The whole society has undergone earth-shattering changes. Su Chen stood in front of the office window, looking at the distant scenery, and imagined what the bustling city would look like many years later.

boom!

Just as Su Chen was lost in thought, the office door was pushed open forcefully, and four or five men of similar age to him walked in, led by a man in his fifties.

Seeing several people walk in without knocking, Su Chen frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face.

"Director Dongfang, what do you mean by this? Don't you know you should knock before entering?"

"Hehehe! Sorry, District Chief Su was so excited that he forgot about this. Ximen Yu, go knock on the door and tell District Chief Su that we've arrived."

Although he said that, Dongfang Hong showed no sign of apology on his face.

Following Dongfang Hong's instructions, Ximen Yu took two steps back, pounded on the door twice, and then said with a grin.

"District Chief Su, no, I should say Deputy District Chief Su, I'm knocking on the door now, are you satisfied?"

Looking at these people's faces, Su Chen immediately had a bad feeling. Sure enough, before Su Chen could speak, Dongfang Hong took out a document and placed it directly on Su Chen's desk.

"District Chief Su, take a look. The documents from above have just come down. Dongfang Ming has officially become the Secretary of Guangdong Province, Ximen Song has become the Governor of Guangdong Province, and I have been appointed as the District Chief of the Special Economic Zone Development Area. You have been demoted to Deputy District Chief."

"Deputy District Chief Su, from now on you will be in charge of the aftermath of the elderly living alone in the development zone, as well as garbage cleanup. As for the investment promotion aspect that you were responsible for, it will be handed over to Ximen Yu. I heard that Hongsheng Group from Gangcheng and Sanling Chamber of Commerce have already agreed to invest in and build factories in the development zone..."

Looking at the smug Dongfang Hong, Su Chen took a deep breath. He hadn't expected things to develop in the direction he and Ren Zhongming had discussed a few days ago, with the power of the hidden families above them becoming even stronger.

"Then congratulations to District Chief Dongfang! You've finally secured the district chief position you've always dreamed of. As for me, I won't get in your way here. I'll take advantage of this reform and give it my all. Maybe I'll even invest and build a factory in our development zone in the future."

Su Chen didn't look at the documents on the table. Instead, he glanced around his office and took a resignation letter out of his desk drawer.

"You...what do you mean!"

Looking at the resignation letter Su Chen produced, Dongfang Hong felt like he had punched a cotton ball. He had originally come to humiliate Su Chen, but he hadn't expected that Su Chen had already made plans to resign.

"It's nothing, I just don't want to hang out with you guys anymore. When I come to invest in the future, I hope District Chief Dongfang can introduce me to the convenient conditions of our development zone."

After speaking, Su Chen walked around the desk and passed directly through the group of people.

"He...he just left like that. How could District Chief Dongfang just leave like that?"

Once Su Chen's figure disappeared from everyone's sight, Ximen Yu and the others snapped out of their shock, their faces showing disbelief.

"I don't know how he dared to do that. After all, he was the deputy head of the development zone. But it's good that he's gone. From now on, this place is ours."

Dongfang Hong walked behind Su Chen's desk, casually pushed Su Chen's chair aside, glanced out the window, and saw Su Chen's back walk out of the front door, get into a black sedan parked by the roadside, and the car slowly disappear from his sight.

(End of the book)