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

A month later.

Lin Yi was reviewing documents in his office when Feng Jun, the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, walked in and reported, "Secretary, we just received a letter from the General Office of the Jiangnan Provincial Party Committee. The Jiangnan Provincial Party Committee is preparing to organize a delegation of party and government officials to visit our province for exchange and learning."

"Oh?"

Lin Yi took the letter and glanced at it, his mind clear as day—this exchange program was led by He Qingyun, and his true intentions were not what they seemed.

Provincial Party Committee Secretary-General Feng Jun asked, "Secretary, how should we respond?"

"We need to welcome our sister province for exchange and learning, and we should give them a good reception. We'll schedule the visit for next Monday and get all the preparations done," Lin Yi instructed.

"Okay, Secretary."

Feng Jun accepted the order, and seeing that Lin Yi had no further instructions, he withdrew.

He knew that Lin Yi was grooming Lu Wenbin to become the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, so during this period, he wanted to do his best to serve Lin Yi and see if Lin Yi would give him a chance to advance.

After Feng Jun left, Lin Yi picked up the landline phone and dialed Lu Mingrui's office, saying, "Mingrui, the Jiangnan Province Party and Government Delegation will be coming to our province for exchange and learning next Monday. Please prepare some materials on economic development. Once the materials are finalized, I'll take a look at them as well."

"Ok."

Lu Mingrui first accepted the order, then sneered, "He Qingyun is getting desperate, isn't he? He's coming over to beg for mercy!"

Let's see what happens!

Lin Yi smiled but did not rush to make a judgment.

Next Monday is coming soon.

On Monday afternoon at 3 p.m., members of the Jiangnan Provincial Party and Government Delegation arrived at the Jianghai Provincial Party Committee Guesthouse in three Coaster buses.

Lin Yi, accompanied by Governor Lu Mingrui, Provincial Party Committee Secretary-General Feng Jun, Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Ma Tianyu, and Linzhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary Qin Siyan, received He Qingyun and his delegation in the VIP room of the Provincial Party Committee Guesthouse.

According to procedure, Lin Yi, based on the list of visiting leaders from Jiangnan Province, would bring the corresponding personnel to have a brief conversation with He Qingyun and his delegation in the VIP room, then accompany them on their research and study tour, and finally hold a formal discussion between the two sides.

When everyone saw He Qingyun again, they could all sense that He Qingyun no longer had the vigor he once possessed; he was completely wilted, like a frostbitten eggplant.

This also indirectly confirms the saying that power is the best aphrodisiac for men, allowing them to maintain their vigorous vitality!

Besides, He Qingyun's obsequious smile never stopped after seeing Lin Yi, which was completely different from before!

Lin Yi wore a friendly smile and showed no hostility towards He Qingyun, treating it as a normal work exchange.

After taking his seat, He Qingyun looked at Lin Yi's smiling face beside him and suddenly felt a sense of disorientation.

Back then, he was parachuted into Yunshan to serve as the municipal party secretary, working alongside Xiao Yuan. Lin Yi was just Xiao Yuan's lackey at the time.

At that time, he never dreamed that one day he would have to grovel before Lin Yi. Life is truly unpredictable!

After a brief moment of distraction, He Qingyun regained his composure and said with a smile, "Secretary Lin, since you took office in Jianghai, Linzhou and Jianghai have undergone tremendous changes. Their economies are developing at a high level, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, making them a model for common prosperity nationwide and a primary model for our Jiangnan Province to learn from. The reason I brought this delegation to Jianghai is to encourage cadres from Jiangnan Province to learn from you—to learn how to promote technological innovation, create a first-class business environment, and ensure high-quality economic development; to learn how to promote the rule of law, ensure people's livelihoods, and guarantee their well-being..."

He Qingyun launched into a long, rambling speech, full of flattery and praise for Lin Yi and Jianghai Province, leaving Lu Mingrui's head buzzing.

Lu Mingrui didn't even act, didn't remember a single word, and just glanced at He Qingyun as if to say: Oh, He Qingyun, so you can flatter too? But if you want to become Lin Chui, that's wishful thinking—you should think about how to go to Lanxiang Sewing Machine School for further training!

He Qingyun noticed Lu Mingrui's gaze and understood the meaning behind it, but he didn't care.

After the old master of the He family passed away, what he had to consider was not whether to fight or not, but whether he could "live" at all!

Therefore, he led a team to Jianghai Province, ostensibly for exchange and learning, but in reality to bow down and beg for mercy from Lin Yi!

Lin Yi was well aware of the situation, but he remained completely focused on his work, chatting and laughing with He Qingyun. At first glance, the two seemed like old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.

In the evening, Lin Yi, along with Lu Mingrui, Qin Siyan, Ma Tianyu, Feng Jun, and Zhang Bowen, director of the Provincial Party Committee Office, hosted a banquet for He Qingyun and his entourage, with drinks served in moderation.

After the banquet, He Qingyun took the initiative to invite, "Secretary Lin, I have some questions I'd like to ask you privately. Would you like to come to my room for tea?"

"Secretary Qingyun, you are a guest. If you would like some tea, please come to my office!"

Lin Yi did not refuse He Qingyun's request for a private conversation, but he chose the location himself.

"Okay, Secretary Lin."

He Qingyun dared not raise any objections.

Forty minutes later.

Lin Yi and He Qingyun had their only one-on-one, face-to-face conversation in the office of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee building.

The two did not sit on the sofa in the reception area.

Lin Yi sat at his desk, his expression calm.

He Qingyun stood opposite Lin Yi, feeling apprehensive.

Immediately, He Qingyun, who had been proud for most of his life, bowed deeply to Lin Yi, saying, "Lin Yi, I came to Jianghai this time specifically to apologize and admit my mistakes. I shouldn't have argued with you, nor am I worthy to argue with you!"

"He Qingyun, you are indeed unworthy. I have never considered you a competitor. What I am competing with is the He family, not you, He Qingyun!"

Lin Yi stared at He Qingyun expressionlessly, his words like knives, stabbing He Qingyun's heart again and again, each blow fatal.

He Qingyun's expression changed, his face full of humiliation, but he still bowed and said, "You're right. I hope you can be magnanimous and not hold it against me!"

"He Qingyun, I heard you've loved reading history books since you were a child?" Lin Yi asked instead of answering.

He Qingyun raised his head, his face grim, and replied, "I've seen some."

"Then you should review it carefully."

After Lin Yi finished speaking, he picked up his teacup, indicating that the conversation was over and He Qingyun could leave!

He Qingyun realized something and his expression changed drastically. He wanted to say something, but seeing Lin Yi serving tea and seeing him off, he had no choice but to swallow his words, turn around, and leave Lin Yi's office with a hunched back.

Lin Yi didn't get up to see him off, he didn't even move his buttocks.

There's no need to act when you meet alone!

Two minutes later, Lu Mingrui scurried into Lin Yi's office, grinning as he said, "I just saw that bastard He Qingyun looking like he'd lost his soul, it was hilarious! I don't know if his brain is filled with concrete, actually thinking that a simple apology can wipe the slate clean—Qincheng Sewing Machine Factory is his final resting place!"

“I really didn’t intend for him to go there,” Lin Yi said, surprising everyone.

Lu Mingrui was taken aback: "What do you mean? Are you worried about people gossiping?"

"Throughout history, the victor is king and the loser is villain; sacrificing someone to appease the flag is the norm. The problem you're referring to doesn't exist," Lin Yi gently shook his head.

"then you?"

Lu Mingrui was dumbfounded.

Three reasons.

Lin Yi said, “First, the most terrifying thing in this world is not death, but living in the fear of death forever. Second, what He Qingyun wants is so close yet so far away. From today onwards, he will watch helplessly as the He family declines day by day, suffers betrayal from relatives and friends, is condemned by everyone, and spends the rest of his life in agony. Third, the future He Qingyun is a funhouse mirror; some people will involuntarily look at themselves and see their ugly reflections. This is more valuable than sending He Qingyun to Qincheng.”

"Brother, you've changed!"

Lu Mingrui was stunned for several seconds, then suddenly sighed.

Lin Yi: "???"

"It has become a stranger to me!"

Lu Mingrui shook his head inwardly.

Lin Yi: "??????"

"I thought you were a loyal and righteous person, but I never expected you to be such a cunning and scheming one!"

Lu Mingrui sighed, then saw Lin Yi pick up the notebook to smash him, and quickly chuckled, his expression changing faster than flipping through a book, "If you don't win, it will be an injustice!"

Lin Yi smiled and then dreamed about the future.

That was in the autumn of many years later.

9 month 1 day.

The first day of school for students.

Several Coaster buses arrived at the entrance of the Ninghai branch of Beijing No. 4 Middle School.

There were no police escorts, and no crowd was dispersed.

The lead Coaster bus stopped, and Lin Yi was the first to get up and get off.

Lu Mingrui glanced at Chen Mo: "Director Chen, you go down with the leader."

"Okay, Secretary Lu."

Chen Mo, as the deputy director of the General Office and director of the Security Bureau, immediately accepted the order and then got out of the car with Lin Yi and headed to the school gate.

Inside the car, Liu Zhe, the secretary of the Southeast Provincial Party Committee, and others, seeing that Lu Mingrui hadn't moved, didn't dare to move either.

"Jingle Bell--"

Just then, Lu Mingrui's phone rang.

Lu Mingrui took out his phone, glanced at the caller ID, and then turned to Liu Zhe and the others, saying, "Comrades, wait in the car for a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Mingrui got out of the car and answered the call from Beijing. Qiao Huihuang's voice quickly came through the receiver: "Secretary Lu, when is the leader returning to Beijing? Minister Kong and I will go to pick him up at the airport."

"Phoenix Chick, don't pry into the leader's affairs!"

Lu Mingrui said domineeringly, and then hung up the phone directly—no matter how time changes or the world changes, Qiao Fengchu will always be his younger brother in front of Lu Wolong!

After speaking, Lu Mingrui put away his phone and then turned his gaze to Lin Yi.

Accompanied by Chen Mo, Lin Yi walked straight towards the Ninghai branch of Beijing No. 4 High School.

Today is the first day of school, and many parents brought their children to register, their faces beaming with happy smiles.

Suddenly, someone glanced at Lin Yi and froze.

Immediately afterwards, more and more eyes turned to Lin Yi, their faces filled with disbelief, and the originally noisy crowd suddenly fell silent!

The crowd seemed to have been paused; everyone stared at Lin Yi, motionless, as if confirming his identity.

Finally, someone broke the silence and asked, "Is...is this Mayor Lin?"

“It’s me. I missed my family in Ninghai, so I came back to visit.” Lin Yi replied with a smile, his steps unwavering.

"It really is Mayor Lin!"

"Mayor Lin, welcome home!"

In an instant, the previously quiet crowd erupted into a frenzy. Students and parents, as if injected with adrenaline, shouted excitedly and rushed towards Lin Yi.

Although Lin Yi now holds a high position, in the hearts of the people of Ninghai, Lin Yi is their family member and their mayor forever!

Seeing this, Chen Mo was a little worried and waved for the guards to follow, but Lin Yi waved his hand and stood there with a smile on his face, watching the Ninghai citizens who treated him like family surge towards him like a tide.

In a daze, Lin Yi saw a skeletal figure in the crowd. The man was clearly unsteady on his feet, but he insisted on standing up straight and smiling at Lin Yi instead of being helped.

"Grandpa, I did it."

The scene flashed by, and Lin Yi's eyes instantly filled with tears.

"Full marks."

The old man said proudly.

——Complete the book.

(The author's epilogue at the end includes Lin Yi's resume and some revelations.)