Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

drop drop~

The truck slowly drove away from Villa No. 1.

Zhong Xiaoai did a final check to make sure nothing was left behind.

With a bang, the door slammed shut.

"Should we send the keys to the Zhao family?"

Zhong Xiaoai suddenly asked curiously.

"Is this necessary? Can't we just leave it at the guard post when we go out later?"

Hou Liangping didn't want to deal with the Zhao family.

He felt it was unnecessary even to just exchange a few words with someone.

"I think we should go!"

"After Dad finished the handover, he went straight to the airport."

"We came here specifically to pack up and clean up, so we should say goodbye before we leave."

At this point, Zhong Xiaoai didn't care whether Hou Liangping agreed or not.

Having grown up in a compound since childhood, she knows what 'decency' means.

Even though my father's departure was not exactly glorious.

But even when you leave, you should leave with grace and poise.

Hou Liangping opened his mouth as if to shout, but held back.

What should I do if I angered my wife and have to sleep in the living room?

How can I stay firmly tied to the Zhong family if I don't have a baby soon?

The couple arrived at Villa No. 2, one after the other.

Ding Dong!Ding Dong!

Zhong Xiaoai rang the doorbell.

The door opened, and she immediately handed the key to Zhao Ruilong.

"Villa Number One has been vacated, and all the keys are here. Would you like to go and check them?"

"No need, no need. It's just a slightly larger dormitory. There's nothing to check."

Zhao Ruilong smiled and accepted the keychain.

Are you planning to return to Yanjing immediately?

"Yes, the flight is at 7:30, so now is the perfect time to go to the airport."

"Alright, I was saying we had plenty of time and wanted to grab a meal together!"

"It's okay, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, just like your wedding with Lu Yike, I will definitely come to support you."

"We're both too busy with work, so the wedding banquet might be a while away, but if we were to host a party, you would definitely be the first person I invite!"

"Okay, you said it! I'll be waiting for your good news. See you later!"

"goodbye!"

Zhong Xiaoai smiled slightly, then turned and left gracefully.

Hou Liangping was standing to the side and behind.

Noticing Zhao Ruilong's gaze, he immediately forced a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

After watching the two drive away, Zhao Ruilong weighed the keychain in his hand, closed the door, and turned back to the living room.

"Who is it?"

"Zhong Xiaoai, come and deliver the keys to Villa No. 1."

Where is Zhong Shuji?

"I don't know, they've probably already gone to the airport!"

"I guessed so. He can't stay in this land of Handong for even a moment longer."

After slowly sitting down, Li Dakang asked curiously:

"Do you know what position he will hold if he is transferred back to Yanjing?"

"How would I know?"

Zhao Ruilong tossed the keys onto the coffee table and took a sip of tea.

"By the way, where were we?"

"Slogan, you said that after I officially take office, I should make a resounding slogan."

As he spoke, Li Dakang took out his notebook and ballpoint pen.

"Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets! I must remember this saying and never forget it!"

Zhao Ruilong put down his teacup and said solemnly:

"One more thing, once you take office, you should start engineering survey and design as soon as possible."

"I suggest that the lake area should be made larger so that more subsidence areas can be covered."

"Moreover, the lake area is large enough to serve as a flood control measure during the summer rainy season."

"As for the construction of the artificial canal, it will definitely be very difficult and expensive. I will ask my dad to do his best to support you."

"We should try to get the Lincheng water diversion and lake creation project listed as a national key water conservancy project. That way, we won't have to worry about funding, but the quality..."

Li Dakang immediately said, "Rest assured, I will absolutely not allow anyone to cut corners or cheat on this major project that will benefit millions of people in Lincheng!"

After saying that, Li Dakang wrote down the four words "Quality First" in the notebook.

Watching him take such serious notes.

Zhao Ruilong suddenly couldn't help but laugh:

"Have we got them mixed up?"

"Anyone who didn't know better would think I was arranging a job for you."

Li Dakang laughed and said, "It's alright, it's all for the benefit of the people! Come on, tell me, is there anything else I need to keep in mind?"

Zhao Ruilong didn't hold back either.

"For those who need to be relocated, we must do a good job in compensation and resettlement, such as providing skills training so that they can find jobs in the future."

"With a large number of illegal small coal mines shut down, it will take time for new industries to develop. In the meantime, we might as well do some municipal engineering projects to create jobs."

"For example, when I went to Lincheng, I found that when the coal economy was booming, a lot of roads were built, but due to long-term damage from being run over by overloaded heavy trucks, the roads are severely damaged..."

……

Night fell.

Zhao Lichun dragged his tired body off the bus and went home.

After being successfully elected today, he completed the handover with Zhong Zhengguo, who was eager to leave.

Then, on behalf of the new leadership of the Handong Provincial Committee, he escorted Zhong Zhengguo to the airport.

Even now that I'm home, I can't let my guard down completely.

Because Li Dakang came.

Back then, he took a liking to Li Dakang, arranged for him to go abroad for training, and after he returned, he sent him to Jinshan County to serve as the county magistrate.

Even after he caused trouble, they didn't completely forget him; instead, they brought him back to their side and made him their secretary for five years.

Over the past five years, Zhao Lichun has not only provided meticulous instruction.

When he was sent to another region, Li Dakang was directly appointed as the mayor of Luzhou City.

But the result?

This guy is an ungrateful wretch who can never be tamed.

They are single-mindedly focused on gaining political achievements and climbing the ranks.

Therefore, with him at home, Zhao Lichun naturally had to act like a leader.

We need to give him some pointers on his future work in Lincheng.

After dinner, Li Dakang said goodbye and left.

Zhao Lichun then completely collapsed onto the sofa.

"Oh my god!"

"I'm so exhausted!"

Hearing his father's sigh, Zhao Ruilong put down his teacup and sat down on the sofa next to him.

"You're already tired? It's only the first day!"

"And today is already the 21st of the twelfth lunar month, and the New Year is just a few days away."

"Various work inspections, New Year's greetings activities..."

Zhao Xiaohui laughed and said, "Ruilong, stop talking, or Dad will explode."

"It's okay, I can still manage!"

Zhao Lichun sat up slowly with a smile.

"It wasn't easy, but I was finally elected!"

"Ruilong, my son and I can finally catch our breath!"

Zhao Ruilong handed him a cigarette and lit it for him.

Looking at Zhao Lichun's barely concealed smile.

You know without even asking.

The feeling at this moment is absolutely wonderful.

They defeated Liang Qunfeng and sent Zhong Zhengguo away.

He finally became the top leader of Handong.

In ancient times, he would definitely have been a high-ranking official in charge of a region.

Even now, it is already a ceiling that ordinary people can only dream of.

"If you ask me, the real test has only just begun."

“Zhong Zhengguo must have left unwillingly. He and the people behind him will not give up so easily.”

"If we want them to lose convincingly and be unable to do anything to us, there is only one way: to truly lead Handong onto a path of high-quality development!"

"And we need to hurry up, otherwise, let alone being re-elected for two terms, if we don't achieve any outstanding results soon, I estimate that five years from now, we'll have to pack our bags and leave this compound!"

No sooner had Zhao Ruilong finished speaking than Zhao Xiaohui said in a complaining tone:

"Little Dragon, don't rush to remind Dad!"

"It's only the first day of his official election, can't we make Dad happy?"

Zhao Lichun's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression, and he said:

"Ruilong is right. We must be prepared for danger even in times of peace and not let our guard down!"

"I can't think that just because I've become the top leader, I'll be completely free of worries."

"At this level, even if you no longer want to advance, you have to be responsible to the more than 80 million people of Handong!"

Zhao Xiaohui immediately reminded him, "Don't forget, you're also responsible for us!"

"I'll take responsibility! I'll definitely take responsibility!"

After taking a puff of his cigarette, Zhao Lichun looked at the siblings.

"Speak, what do you two want?"

Zhao Xiaohui immediately smiled and said, "Dad, Liang Wei has been formally arrested on charges of bribery. Can we re-tender the several big projects he introduced for others as soon as possible?"

"Of course, we should put out the tender as soon as possible to avoid delaying the project's progress, but..."

Before Zhao Lichun could finish speaking, Zhao Xiaohui hurriedly interjected:

"Don't worry, we didn't take a single penny from anyone."

Zhao Lichun was taken aback.

"Really? Speaking up for someone without getting paid? What kind of business is that?"

Zhao Lichun quickly looked at his beloved son.

"I bought all the hundreds of acres of idle industrial land behind Huilong Electronics, and I plan to build a semiconductor manufacturing base that integrates scientific research, experimentation and production."

"The land purchase and expansion plan has been submitted through all levels and should be approved soon. Someone is willing to help me save on construction costs, so how can we not speak up for them?"

After listening, Zhao Lichun couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"Impressive! This move, where everyone gets what they want, is truly a sophisticated strategy."

"But why don't you just buy the Dafeng Factory that's not far away as well?"

"That dilapidated factory has been struggling on the verge of bankruptcy for a long time, and I've wanted to tear it down for ages!"

Zhao Ruilong's eyes lit up.

Didn't I want to defy fate and change my destiny?

In the original drama, the demolition of Dafeng Factory was one of the main reasons for the downfall of the Zhao family.

Since this is a hidden danger, let's defuse it more than ten years in advance!

They have money and power now, and the cost of demolition is not high.

However, before Zhao Ruilong could speak, Zhao Xiaohui said first:

"I know the owner of Dafeng Factory, his name is Cai Chenggong."

"This guy and Zhong Zhengguo's son-in-law, Hou Liangping, are childhood friends!"

"If we want to demolish Dafeng Factory, he'll definitely ask for an exorbitant price!"