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Perhaps Lin Yi's words were a wake-up call, or perhaps Chen Yunfan realized that there was no point in continuing the commotion; he turned and left without a word.

That night, Chen Yunfan left Nanfu.

He came with great ambition, but left dejected and humiliated – this was a true reflection of his life!

All of this caused a great deal of discussion in the southeastern officialdom. Cadres once again felt the power of the "god of war" in officialdom, and their awe of Lin Yi grew even stronger.

The next morning, when Lin Yi arrived at his workplace, he was deeply impressed by the awe he felt. Everyone in the provincial government greeted him with smiles, and even the lower-ranking officials dared not meet his gaze.

After returning to work in the afternoon, Secretary Ning Yuan came to Lin Yi's office and reported, "Governor Lin, Mayor Qiao Huihuang of Nanxia City has arrived. Shall we arrange for him to meet with you first?"

"Okay, bring him in."

Lin Yi nodded slightly. Putting aside his relationship with Qiao Huihuang, Qiao Huihuang was a deputy provincial-level cadre and was currently temporarily in charge of the work of the Nanxia Municipal Party Committee, which meant that he was temporarily holding the positions of secretary and mayor. He was fully qualified to skip the queue and meet with Qiao Huihuang.

Soon, Qiao Huihuang was brought in by his secretary Ning Yuan. He looked at Lin Yi with gratitude and said, "Governor Lin, I have some work to report to you."

“Mayor Huihuang, sit down and talk.”

Lin Yi smiled slightly and sat down with Qiao Huihuang on the sofa in the reception area. After his secretary Ning Yuan finished making tea for Qiao Huihuang, he left immediately.

Seeing Ning Yuan leave, Qiao Huihuang quickly expressed his gratitude to Lin Yi: "Governor Lin, thank you..."

"Have you forgotten our agreement? Now is not the time to thank me." Lin Yi waved his hand.

“Governor Lin, I believe you are the best candidate to be the Party Secretary of Nanxia City.” Qiao Huihuang thought of what Lin Yi had once said: he would express his gratitude to Lin Yi after he became the Party Secretary of Nanxia City, but he hoped to work with Lin Yi in the same team.

"My mission as vice governor is not yet complete, and I cannot give up halfway." Lin Yi shook his head with a smile. For him, going to Nanxia to serve as the municipal party secretary would not be of much significance other than taking a small step forward by holding the title of a member of the provincial party committee standing committee.

Because Ninghai City has completely gained momentum, firmly occupying the position of the strongest economic city in Southeast Province and the tenth strongest GDP city in the country, and has gathered all kinds of resources. On the other hand, Chen Yunfan ruined the foundation of Nanxia. Even if Lin Yi takes charge, it is impossible for Nanxia to surpass Ninghai City. At most, it can only help Nanxia City recover its vitality.

Qiao Huihuang is capable of restoring the company's vitality, and this can be considered one of his achievements.

"Governor Lin, your dedication is admirable."

Qiao Huihuang knew that the task Lin Yi mentioned was to promote the pilot work of shantytown renovation and real estate reform throughout the province.

In his view, across the country, few cadres would give up the opportunity for advancement simply because they haven't finished their work.

Lin Yi smiled and asked, "There's no need for this between us. Go ahead, what kind of work do you want to talk about?"

"Governor Lin, I've come to see you today to ask for your guidance on how Nanxia should proceed with its work," Qiao Huihuang explained.

Lin Yi took a sip of tea and said, "Tell me your own thoughts first."

"Governor Lin, my idea is to first stabilize the municipal party committee leadership and cadre team, and then rectify the problems you raised during your last inspection. The focus should be on three aspects: shantytown renovation and real estate investment and construction, and manufacturing upgrading and technological innovation. We can learn from the Ninghai model for shantytown renovation and real estate investment and construction, but I'm not very clear about the latter two tasks. Could you please give me some guidance?" Qiao Huihuang humbly asked for advice.

Lin Yi thought for a moment and said, "Learning from the Ninghai model for shantytown renovation and real estate construction investment shouldn't be a problem, but it must be combined with the actual situation in Nanxia. The key is to benefit the people and control housing prices. Nanxia's economic strength and per capita income are insufficient to support the current high housing prices. Continuing to push up housing prices will have a significant impact on people's lives in the future."

Upgrading the manufacturing industry mainly involves seizing the opportunity of supply-side reforms to eliminate outdated industries and production capacity, upgrade traditional industries, and develop emerging industries. Regarding the development of emerging industries, a tailored approach is needed. Because Chen Yunfan insisted on land-based revenue, Nanxia missed the opportunity to develop its electronics and information industry. However, Nanxia has a strong foundation and industrial chain in the field of biomanufacturing, and can increase its efforts in this area. This is especially true for the innovative drug industry, a large-scale industry in which my country urgently needs domestically produced drugs.

Another point is that the new energy industry is the development trend for the next few years, and now is a good time to introduce photovoltaic, wind power and lithium battery companies to Nanxia, ​​such as Dening Times in Dening City, which will most likely become one of the leading manufacturing companies in the next few years!

Finally, you must fully utilize the resource advantages of Nanxia City as a separately planned city, do a good job in financial work, make good use of Nanxia's port resources, and focus on foreign trade, ideally combining it with the major policy of the Maritime Silk Road!

"Governor Lin, what you said has really enlightened me!" Qiao Huihuang exclaimed sincerely after carefully taking notes.

"Jingle Bell--"

This time, before Lin Yi could say anything, his phone rang.

Lin Yi got up and walked to his desk. He picked up his phone and saw that it was Lu Mingrui calling. He then gestured for Qiao Huihuang to sit down and answered the call in front of Qiao Huihuang: "Hello, Secretary Lu."

"Governor Lin, do you have someone by your side?" Lu Mingrui asked when he heard Lin Yi address him by his official title.

Lin Yi said, "It's alright, go ahead."

"I've arrived in Nanfu. Let's have dinner together tonight."

"Let's talk about it after you finish your work."

"Brother, I came to Nanfu specifically to have dinner with you, what the hell are you busy with at work!"

"What do you mean?"

"You sent that idiot Chen Yunfan away, shouldn't you celebrate?" Lu Mingrui said matter-of-factly.

"—"

Lin Yi was speechless and had no choice but to accept Lu Da Congming's invitation.

After the call ended, Lin Yi returned to the reception area and said to Qiao Huihuang, "Lu Mingrui is here and wants to have dinner together tonight. If you don't have any plans, you can come along. You can chat with him more; he has some insights into shantytown renovation, real estate investment and construction, and economic work."

"Yes, Governor Lin!"

Qiao Huihuang was very excited. Lin Yi's invitation to the private gathering showed that he had completely accepted him as one of his own.

This is indeed the case.

At dinner that evening, besides Lu Mingrui and Qiao Huihuang, Lin Yi only invited Kong Zhao.

Kong Zhao waited early at the entrance of the provincial government, and then rode in Lin Yi's car to the place where they ate.

After getting into the car, Kong Zhao asked, "Governor, are you going to Nanxia to serve as the Party Secretary of the city?"

"Why do you all think I should take up a post in Nanxia?" Lin Yi said with a wry smile.

“Looking at the entire Southeast Province, there is no one more suitable than you. If you are going, take me with you. I’m bored in the hall every day. It’s more comfortable to be by your side,” Kong Zhao said.

He is now the second-ranked deputy director of the provincial public security department, second only to the executive deputy director, and has already been promoted to the rank of director-general.

Nanxia is a sub-provincial city. The director of the municipal public security bureau is a deputy director-general level official. If the deputy mayor also holds the position, he would be a director-general level official. His rank is appropriate, which is why he made this offer.

"I don't have that plan yet. You stay in the hall for now, and I'll take you with me when I'm ready."

Lin Yi smiled. Kong Zhao liked working by his side, and he was used to having Kong Zhao, the legendary soldier, as his assistant, which made many things much easier to handle.

At 6:30, Lin Yi and Kong Zhao got out of the car in front of the nameless private restaurant.

This is one of the famous restaurants in Nanfu. Lin Yi and Lu Mingrui had eaten here twice. The first time, they happened to run into Hua Canghai, and the two had a quarrel.

"Governor Lin, Director Kong."

Qiao Huihuang arrived early and waited for Lin Yi at the door.

Kong Zhao shook hands with Qiao Huihuang politely: "Hello, Mayor Qiao."

"Lu Mingrui has already arrived at the private room, let's go in too."

Lin Yi knew that Qiao Huihuang was waiting for him at the door, which was both a sign of respect and because Qiao Huihuang and Lu Mingrui didn't get along when they worked together in Ninghai, and he didn't want to face Lu Mingrui alone.

As it turned out, Qiao Huihuang's concerns were justified.

Inside the private room, Lu Mingrui saw Qiao Huihuang follow Lin Yi into the room. As if he had discovered a new continent, he asked with a smile, "Oh, Mayor Qiao is here too. Did you come to the provincial capital specifically to consult with Governor Lin?"

"Yes, I've come to ask Governor Lin for guidance."

Qiao Huihuang shook hands with Lu Mingrui and nodded, saying, "In addition, Secretary Lu, Nanxia City plans to learn from the Ninghai model for shantytown renovation and real estate investment and construction. Governor Lin asked me to consult with you more."

"Mayor Qiao, is it too much for me to call you my junior brother?"

Lu Wolong withdrew his hand, and like a proud peacock, he raised his head high and spoke.

Qiao Fengchu smiled and said, "Senior brother, that's not going too far."

"Junior brother, fill up Teacher Lin and Senior Brother's glasses. Tonight we're just drinking, no work talk. We'll discuss work in detail tomorrow!" Lu Wolong said arrogantly, his hands behind his back.

"???"

Qiao Fengchu was completely bewildered; Lu Wolong had no idea how to deal with him.

"Lu Mingrui, you're getting too cocky!"

Lin Yi kicked Lu Mingrui in annoyance, then said to Qiao Huihuang, "Huihuang, ignore him and sit down."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yi gave Kong Zhao a wink. Kong Zhao understood immediately, told the waiter to leave, and opened and poured the wine himself.

This is also a characteristic of gatherings within small circles within the system, because the topics of conversation are too sensitive, and waiters are generally not allowed to serve them.

"The first toast is to celebrate Brother Lin Yi sending that idiot Chen Yunfan to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to do theoretical research!"

"The second toast is to welcome Mayor Qiao to the Lin family gang!"

As the host, Lu Mingrui made two consecutive toasts, mainly speaking without restraint.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Huihuang was secretly shocked.

Although he knew that Lu Mingrui and Lin Yi had long since made peace, he did not expect that Lu Mingrui, as the only successor of the Lu family, would completely follow Lin Yi's lead, willingly regard Lin Yi as his 'elder brother', and even put forward the term "Lin family gang"!

"Lu Mingrui, you've already had too much before we've even started drinking! Where did this Lin family gang come from? Don't talk nonsense!"

Lin Yi knew Lu Mingrui was joking, but he still gave him a serious reminder.

"Okay, brother, I was wrong. I'll punish myself with a drink!"

Lu Mingrui quickly admitted his mistake and punished himself with a glass of wine, but he believed that the Lin family gang had already taken shape and would definitely become the strongest force in the future!