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

Two days later, the official notice of Lin Yi's appointment and dismissal was issued.

After receiving the notification, Lin Yi first went to Governor Cao Guotao's office, bringing two boxes of fine tea.

Cao Guotao waved for his secretary to leave, personally made tea for Lin Yi, and then sat with Lin Yi on the sofa in the reception area.

"Thank you, Uncle Cao."

Lin Yi accepted the tea and expressed his gratitude to Cao Guotao. His words had a double meaning: he thanked Cao Guotao for personally brewing the tea, and he also thanked Cao Guotao for his long-term support and help. He also stopped referring to Cao Guotao by his official title.

Cao Guotao sighed, "Xiao Yi, although I know that your time as vice governor will not be long, and I also judged that you will most likely not stay in Southeast China, I am still very reluctant to see you go when that day actually comes. Since you started working in the provincial government, my job as governor has become much easier. I have less work, but the province's economic work has actually improved."

"Uncle Cao, you flatter me. It's mainly because of your excellent leadership," Lin Yi complimented with a smile.

"Xiao Yi, when did you learn to flatter?"

Cao Guotao smiled, then patted Lin Yi on the shoulder and said, "Keep up the good work, I look forward to the day you achieve great success! Go and say goodbye to Secretary You. Although he arrived in Southeast China later than me, he has worried about you just as much as I have, and in some matters, he has borne much more pressure than I have."

"Okay, Uncle Cao."

Lin Yi nodded, then left Cao Guotao's office to find You Changqing.

Like Cao Guotao, You Changqing also warmly received Lin Yi, and personally brewed tea for Lin Yi for the second time.

"Secretary, thank you for your guidance and for your long-term support and help!" Lin Yi spoke first, sincerely expressing his gratitude to You Changqing.

You Changqing said, "Lin Yi, when you were working in Nanxia, ​​you maintained a good balance and knew how to handle things properly. After becoming the vice governor, you did a good job with Comrade Mingrui in the Ninghai shantytown renovation and real estate pilot project. However, you were a bit too hasty in promoting the shantytown renovation and real estate reform throughout the province. This is why the higher-ups did not continue to support you in pushing this work forward quickly, not because of pressure from various parties. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been given a new position."

"You mean this should be done in stages?" Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he thought of what Wang Hongtao had told him.

You Changqing nodded and said, "I think so, and the higher-ups must have made careful arrangements for how they use you. Before we part, I'll give you one more piece of advice."

"You say."

"Don't rush things; things will work themselves out in the end."

"Thank you, teacher!"

Lin Yi stood up, bowed in gratitude, and changed how he addressed You Changqing.

You Changqing was startled, his expression slightly dazed.

Deep down, he always regarded Lin Yi as his student, but he never told Lin Yi this. He never expected that Lin Yi would call him teacher on the eve of parting.

After a moment of confusion, You Changqing stood up and said with some emotion, "Lin Yi, you are the most outstanding student I have ever met, and the most outstanding young cadre in my mind, without exception!"

"Thank you for your recognition, teacher!"

Lin Yi thanked him again, then changed the subject with a smile and said, "Teacher, before I leave, I have two small requests. I wonder if you could grant them?"

"You call me teacher because you want my help?"

You Changqing deliberately put on a stern face and gave a critical remark, then laughed first, "Speak, what is it?"

"First, Mayor Qiao Huihuang of Nanxia City is capable, hardworking, and dedicated to serving the people. I suggest he be appointed as the Party Secretary of Nanxia City." Lin Yi made his first request, fulfilling his promise to Qiao Huihuang and providing him with a platform to showcase his talents.

"You little rascal, you actually know how to run for a government position, and you're doing it for someone else."

You Changqing was both amused and exasperated, and did not give a direct answer, "What is the second thing?"

"I need to borrow three people from you: Chen Mo, deputy director of the General Office of the Provincial Government; Kong Zhao, deputy director of the Provincial Public Security Department; and Ji Ming, secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Nanxia," Lin Yi said, explaining that he wanted to take the three to the inspection team.

Firstly, from a work perspective, as Wang Hongtao said, this is a tough battle, and using his own elite troops will make it easier to carry out the work.

Secondly, from a personal perspective, inspection work is a way to achieve political success, with the main goal of keeping the benefits within the family and helping one's own people to advance.

"no problem."

You Changqing readily agreed to come.

Strictly speaking, the second thing doesn't count as a request.

Because, given Lin Yi's position as the head of the Central Fourteenth Inspection Team, whether personnel were drawn from various ministries or localities, the result could only be summed up in two words: cooperation.

In four words: Fully cooperate!

Lin Yi left the tea he had brought behind and then left You Changqing's office.

Afterwards, Lin Yi went to bid farewell to Shi Jianjun, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission; Li Feng, Minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee; Zhao Yongxu, Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection; and Xu Gang, Vice Governor and Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, one by one, and presented them with carefully prepared tea.

In addition, Lin Yi also brought tea to visit Fan Deming at the provincial party committee's residential compound to express his gratitude and bid him farewell.

After Lin Yi finished doing all this, he received a call from Lu Mingrui.

"Brother, it's 6:30 tonight at Wuming Private Kitchen, a farewell dinner for you. We'll drink until we drop. Also, I've invited Qiao Wolong. Who else do you want to invite? It's up to you!" Lu Mingrui got straight to the point, speaking to Lin Yi in a rare, commanding tone.

"it is good."

Lin Yi was both amused and touched.

Although he reconciled with Lu Mingrui, Lu Mingrui was a truly reliable friend. He was always there for him, and whenever he learned of a promotion or job change, he would immediately call to congratulate him and arrange a celebratory dinner.

Lin Yi took Kong Zhao, Ji Ming, and Chen Mo to the banquet that evening.

After the banquet began, Lin Yi said to Qiao Huihuang, "Huihuang, I recommend you to Secretary You to serve as the Secretary of the Nanxia Municipal Party Committee."

"Thanks……"

Qiao Huihuang immediately stood up to express his gratitude, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted.

Lu Mingrui looked resentful: "Damn, what about me?"

"Mingrui, do you still need my recommendation? Your grandfather has already arranged everything for you, hasn't he?" Lin Yi said with a smile.

“What does my grandfather’s arrangement have to do with your recommendation? These are two different things, okay?” Lu Mingrui felt that his heart had been wounded.

Seeing that Lu Mingrui looked like a wronged little wife, Lin Yi said, "You haven't finished your mission in Ninghai yet. Here's what I'll do: I'll punish myself with three drinks, and then I'll ask you to do two things for me."

"Don't be so formal. Let's have a three-cup toast. If you need anything, just let me know." Lu Mingrui picked up his glass and downed three glasses with Lin Yi.

"First, after I leave Southeast China, you should focus all your efforts on the shantytown renovation and real estate reform pilot projects in Ninghai, while also ensuring Ninghai's economic development and people's livelihood, so that Ninghai can firmly occupy the top ten spots in the country in terms of GDP and become a national civilized city and the most livable city!" Lin Yi said, stating the first thing.

"You don't need to tell me, I'll handle this. And if any problems arise, I'll communicate with you anytime to make sure I don't embarrass you!"

Lu Mingrui nodded. He knew that Ninghai's work was extremely important to him, but he cared more about the last point—he couldn't let Lin Yi's hard work be ruined, and he had to make Ninghai better and better!

Lin Yi then said, "The second thing is that my secretary, Ning Yuan, is quite capable and reliable. He's preparing to work in Ninghai. I've already discussed this with the governor. Once Ning Yuan takes office in Ninghai, please give him some consideration."

"We're family... I have to take care of you even without you telling me!"

Lu Mingrui rolled his eyes, instinctively wanting to say "Lin Family Gang," but then changed his words to "family," emphasizing that they shouldn't make the same mistake twice.

"Then I won't thank you. It's all in the wine." Lin Yi picked up his glass and drank three glasses with Lu Mingrui.

Then, Lin Yi said to Qiao Huihuang earnestly, "Huihuang, I have kept my promise to you. I hope you can bring happiness to the people of Nanxia!"

"I will dedicate myself to the cause until my dying breath. If I cannot do so, I will resign!" Qiao Huihuang said firmly.

Lin Yi said no more and drank three more cups with Qiao Huihuang.

Then, he noticed that the atmosphere in the private room was a bit strange—Kong Zhao, Ji Ming, and Chen Mo were staring at him expectantly, looking like they wanted to say something but couldn't.

Lin Yi saw through their thoughts and said with a smile, "The three of you come with me to the inspection team!"

"Secretary Ji, Chen Mo, come on, let's toast the leaders together!"

Kong Zhao was delighted and immediately suggested toasting Lin Yi.

This night.

Lin Yi drank too much.

He didn't know exactly how much he had drunk, but in the end, Chen Mo and Kong Zhao helped him back to his residence.

The next afternoon.

Lin Yi, along with Kong Zhao, Ji Ming, and Chen Mo, arrived in Beijing and checked into a hotel designated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

According to the above arrangements, this round of inspection work consists of 32 working groups. Members of each working group will first report for duty, then undergo a week of training, and then spend another week reviewing materials, understanding the situation of the units to be inspected, formulating inspection work plans, and submitting them to the inspection work leading group for approval.

That evening, Ma Tianyu arrived in Beijing from Linzhou, and he was also seconded to the inspection team by Lin Yi.

"Team leader, I can finally work with you again!" Ma Tianyu was extremely excited as he entered the room.

Lin Yi laughed and said, "Tianyu, are you saying you're unhappy working with Brother Xiao Yuan? Brother Xiao Yuan just promoted you to Director of the Linzhou Public Security Bureau. Isn't that inappropriate?"

"Team leader, I..."

Ma Tianyu, a straight-laced man, blushed and tried to explain.

"Ha ha……"

Kong Zhao and Chen Mo, who are usually serious, couldn't help but laugh when they saw Ma Tianyu's embarrassed look.

"Jingle Bell--"

At this moment, the cell phone ringtone suddenly rang.

Lin Yi took out his phone and saw that it was a call from Xu Tao, a classmate from the Young and Middle-aged Cadres Training Program.

When Xu Tao participated in the training program for young and middle-aged cadres, he was the director of the General Office of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. He was recently promoted to vice minister of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.

Upon hearing the phone ring and seeing Lin Yi's serious expression, Kong Zhao, Ma Tianyu, and Chen Mo immediately left.

Lin Yi answered the phone: "Hello, Minister Xu."

"Lin Yi, we're old classmates, don't be so formal." Xu Tao didn't address Lin Yi by his title, his main goal being to get closer to him.

Lin Yi asked with a smile, "Old classmate, what's up?"

"Lin Yi, I have a friend who works as a secretary for a leader and would like me to invite you for tea. I wonder if you're free?" Xu Tao said casually, though he was actually quite nervous.

Lin Yi asked calmly, "What's your friend's name? Whose secretary is he?"

“My friend’s name is Wu Bo, and his boss is Fang Yongchang.”

"Xu Tao, please tell your friend that if he really has ideas, I don't mind inviting him for tea! Also, as an old classmate, I have a piece of good advice for you: some things are best left alone!"

Upon hearing Xu Tao's words again, Lin Yi understood their meaning instantly, his tone turning cold, the message clear:

Fang Yongchang, I work in Southeast China. It's one thing for you to go down and give me a warning, but I'm already the head of the 14th Central Inspection Team. Do you still want to come?

Do you really think the imperial sword in my hand is made of mud?