At the Pinnacle of Power: My Insider Report Alarms Bigwigs in Beijing's Elite Circle

What is it like when Xu Shimeng, who is intelligent, elegant and beautiful, suddenly grabs your arm and acts like a child?

No cadre could withstand this test!

This is Lin Yi's answer.

Lin Yi spent three minutes concisely recounting to Xu Shimeng how he persuaded Mr. Wang of BYD and Mr. Xu of BOE.

With a smile on her face and her eyes sparkling, Xu Shimeng instantly transformed into Lin Yi's little fangirl.

But after Lin Yi finished speaking, Xu Shimeng winked mischievously at the study in Villa No. 1, as if asking:

Old Xu, what are you looking at?

"My dear daughter, you must be more reserved!"

Old Xu felt a pang of pain in his heart, left the study, and went to the living room on the first floor.

When Xu Hongrui arrived in the living room and saw Lin Yi, his expression had completely returned to normal, as if he knew nothing.

"Uncle Xu, I led a team to Jiangnan to attract investment. We completed our task yesterday and came to see you today."

After Lin Yi entered the room, he handed the gift to Xu Shimeng and then greeted Xu Hongrui.

Xu Hongrui chuckled and joked, "You didn't come to see me on your first day in Jiangning. Were you worried I'd misunderstand and think you were asking me for help?"

Lin Yi smiled awkwardly and didn't reply.

Her little scheme naturally couldn't escape Xu Hongrui's notice.

Afterwards, Lin Yi followed Xu Shimeng to wash his hands. When they returned to the living room, Xu Hongrui was already sitting at the dining table.

The dining table was set with eight dishes and a soup, along with two bottles of aged Moutai.

Seeing this, Lin Yi and Xu Shimeng walked to the restaurant together and sat on either side of Xu Hongrui.

Xu Shimeng said, "Dad, you two can only have these two bottles tonight. You're not allowed to drink any more after you finish them."

"Okay, we can drink less alcohol, but we should have a good chat."

Xu Hongrui knew his little darling's little secret—he wanted to take Lin Yi out for a stroll after dinner.

Xu Shimeng blinked her big eyes curiously: What exactly did Xu Hongrui want to talk to Lin Yi about?

Lin Yi was also very curious.

He started thinking about this problem after receiving Xu Shimeng's call, but he still hasn't figured it out.

“Xiao Yi, when Xiao Yuan called me, he told me that you were doing an outstanding job as the executive deputy county head of Qinghe. He was praising you to the skies.”

After a few drinks, Xu Hongrui took the initiative to start a conversation.

Lin Yi smiled modestly and said, "It's all thanks to Brother Xiao's support that I was able to carry out my work smoothly in Qinghe County."

"Xiao Yi, you're being modest. From what I understand, you were the one who paved the way for Xiao Yuan's economic transformation work in Yunshan."

Xu Hongrui smiled, then changed the subject and asked, "When you were drafting that internal report, how did you come up with the concept of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integration?"

"Uncle Xu, I mainly drew on the development experience of foreign countries. Whether it is the East and West Coasts of the United States or Tokyo Bay in Japan, they are all world-class metropolitan areas. This is an inevitable result after economic and social development reaches a certain level. Because people will follow industries and wealth, developed regions and large cities have obvious resource advantages, which will create a population siphon effect on other parts of the country, making them develop better and better, and eventually forming metropolitan areas."

Lin Yi put down his chopsticks and answered seriously:

"Although our country has not yet reached the stage of developing urban clusters or metropolitan areas, I believe that the top leadership will plan ahead. Based on our country's situation, the most suitable areas for developing urban clusters are the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. In this way, the integrated development of these three regions is both a future development trend and an inevitable result!"

"well said!"

Xu Hongrui couldn't help but praise him, and took the initiative to raise his glass and clink glasses with Lin Yi.

Upon seeing this, Xu Shimeng smiled like an aunt, revealing her two little tiger teeth.

"So, which of these three regions do you think will ultimately achieve the best integration and development?"

After Xu Hongrui and Lin Yi clinked glasses, Xu Hongrui waited for Lin Yi to take a bite of food before continuing to ask questions.

Lin Yi immediately gave the answer: "The Yangtze River Delta."

"why?"

"Because the Yangtze River Delta has been a prosperous region since ancient times. The Grand Canal was built in ancient times to make it easier for the capital to obtain resources from the south. Today, the Yangtze River Delta still has the best geographical location, the strongest industrial foundation, the greatest policy support, and the most wealth accumulation, so its future development is definitely the best."

Lin Yi explained the reason, and then added:

"Of course, the Pearl River Delta and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region each have their own advantages. The Pearl River Delta is adjacent to Nangang and Nan'ao, and it is very likely that they will be planned together in the future to form an integrated development of the Greater Bay Area. The political status of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is unmatched by the other two regions."

"The Greater Bay Area, that's a great concept!"

Xu Hongrui's eyes lit up. He felt that Lin Yi's mind was like a treasure trove, filled with all sorts of treasures. Any one of them could be a gem that would catch the eye of the central leadership.

After praising him, Xu Hongrui asked the question he most wanted to ask that evening:

"Xiaoyi, what do you think we need to pay attention to in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta? Or what suggestions do you have for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta?"

Old Xu, aren't you ashamed to ask Lin Yi for advice?

Upon hearing Xu Hongrui's words again, Xu Shimeng understood his thoughts and gave him a disdainful look.

Oh, so that's what we were going to talk about.

Lin Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief; this problem was a piece of cake for him.

He put down his chopsticks and said seriously:

"Uncle Xu, I believe that each province and city in the Yangtze River Delta region has its own industrial advantages and urban characteristics. For example, the East China Sea is free and open, with developed finance and technology; the Jiangnan region has developed manufacturing; and the Jianghai region has developed the internet, private economy, and small commodity industry. My view is that each province and city should develop its own advantageous industries, carry out industrial upgrading and technological innovation according to local conditions, complement each other's industries, and form a complete industrial supply chain for the entire region."

At the same time, it's also necessary to improve infrastructure, such as highways, high-speed railways, civil aviation airports, intercity railways, subways, and so on. This can reduce logistics costs, facilitate the movement of people, and thus improve production efficiency..."

"Xiao Yi, have you considered taking a position in Jiangnan after your term in Qinghe ends?"

Xu Hongrui was stunned for a long time after listening to Lin Yi's suggestion.

Then, instead of praising Lin Yi as before, he stared straight at Lin Yi.

At that moment, there was a light in Lao Xu's eyes!

"Uncle Xu, I am definitely willing to come to Jiangnan to learn and improve under your guidance, but I must first do a good job in Qinghe and then follow the organization's arrangements."

Lin Yi said with a smile.

He could tell that Xu Hongrui was looking forward to his appointment in Jiangnan, and he also knew that if Xu Hongrui wanted to do so, he could do it with just one phone call!

But he is even more aware that things must be done step by step, and at this stage, the most important thing for him is to do a good job in the pilot project of Qinghe's economic transformation!

"Yes, you must do a good job in Qinghe!"

Xu Hongrui smiled and nodded, then picked up his wine glass, preparing to end the evening's conversation.

It wasn't that he didn't want to continue the conversation, but he was so angry when he saw his little darling constantly checking the time that his cheeks puffed up.

Dinner ended at 8:30.

Xu Hongrui had his driver take the No. 1 special car of the Jiangnan Provincial Party Committee to the Provincial Party Committee compound and send Lin Yi and Xu Shimeng away.

This incident once again shocked the Jiangnan Provincial Party Committee!

At the same time, it also made Xu Shimeng put her heart into her stomach.

Because she knew very well what her father's actions meant—her father had completely accepted Lin Yi and no longer needed to hide it from the outside world!

Lin Yi and Xu Shimeng got off the bus not far from the Qinhuai River and strolled along the river, enjoying the beautiful night view of the Jiangnan water town.

"The night view of Jiangning is so beautiful."

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at a bridge, and Lin Yi couldn't help but sigh.

People came and went behind them, the river flowed beneath their feet, boats floated in the distance, and lights shone brightly all around, as if they were in a painting of Jiangnan.

Do you think I'm beautiful?

Xu Shimeng tilted her head and asked with a smile.

Lin Yi blurted out, "You are more beautiful."

"Speak the absolute truth!"

Xu Shimeng proudly raised her snow-white neck, then suddenly asked:

"Lin Yi, do you still remember the bet we made in Beijing?"

Lin Yi stood there, stunned.

Previously, when Xu Shimeng acted coquettishly towards Lin Yi at the Jiangnan Provincial Party Committee compound, Lin Yi had a bold idea in his mind—Xu Shimeng had feelings for him!

Now, Xu Shimeng has brought up that bet, which confirms Lin Yi's judgment and is even tantamount to her taking the initiative to confess her feelings to Lin Yi!

The thought crossed Lin Yi's mind, and he was about to speak, but Xu Shimeng didn't give him a chance.

The night was picturesque.

Xu Shimeng suddenly leaned in front of Lin Yi and kissed him, then turned around gracefully and ran away like a happy little bird, hopping and skipping.

Lin Yi looked dazed, as if he were in a dream.

Did this guy save the world in his past life?

Meanwhile, passersby stared at Lin Yi with such envy that their eyes almost popped out of their sockets!

The lights are bright.

The girl suddenly turned around, her smile as radiant as a blooming flower:

"Honey, you have lipstick on your face."