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

Even a clay figure has a temper!

Zhong Xiaoai questioned him relentlessly in an unfriendly tone.

They not only suspected that the Zhao siblings were corrupt, but also suspected that Chen Hai was covering for them.

Even today, Zhao Lichun did not secretly visit his father in the hospital.

He neither shook hands and made peace with his father, nor did he try to win him over...

Given Chen Hai's volatile temper, he could never tolerate Zhong Xiaoai.

Who is he?

He is the descendant of a war hero!

He was the ruthless man in the original drama who didn't even bother to consult the provincial party committee before directly arresting Ding Yizhen.

It should be noted that Ding Yizhen at the time was the deputy mayor of Handong and secretary of Guangming District.

A full-fledged department head with real power!

Chen Hai still didn't take him seriously.

At this very moment, Zhong Xiaoai wasn't even a section chief.

Even though her father, Zhong Zhengguo, held a high position of power.

But Chen Hai wasn't afraid at all.

therefore.

Many people are afraid to offend Zhong Xiaoai, but Chen Hai can criticize her whenever he wants.

And yet, his rebuttals were remarkably skillful.

Zhong Xiaoai works in discipline inspection and supervision, while Chen Hai works in prosecution.

They belong to completely different systems and units, so how could Zhong Xiaoai have the right to interfere?

and so……

Zhong Xiaoai, who was once powerful and willful, has now completely stumbled upon a formidable foe.

Zhong Xiaoai was so angry she almost exploded on the spot, but there was nothing she could do.

Fortunately, Hou Liangping lived up to his nickname "monkey" and reacted quickly.

He immediately said with a grin:

"Hey Hai, Xiao Ai is just trying to be helpful by reminding you that the Zhao siblings might not be entirely clean."

"Think about it, how many years has Huilong Group been established? And how long has it been in the internet cafe business?"

"Now even next to our neighborhood, a Huilong chain internet cafe has opened."

"It's hard to say there wasn't something fishy going on in how quickly the business grew so large!"

Chen Hai said in a displeased tone:

"Our anti-corruption bureau will closely monitor whether there are any problems with Huilong Group."

“If your Supreme People’s Procuratorate doesn’t trust us, you can send people down to supervise the investigation.”

Hou Liangping quickly laughed and said, "Brother, if I can't trust others, can't I trust you?"

"Actually, Xiao Ai and I didn't mean anything by it; we were just giving you a friendly reminder."

Chen Hai loudly retorted:

"What are you reminding us of? What's there to remind us of? You might as well just say it straight, what exactly do you want to do?"

"You made my dad fail to attract business for Dafeng Factory, so you want me to deal with Huilong Group now, right?"

"So, my son and I are working for the Zhong family? Huh???"

Hou Liangping was embarrassed and speechless.

He and Chen Hai were roommates in college and had a very good relationship.

Based on his understanding of Chen Hai, such a big outburst clearly meant he was genuinely angry.

however……

Hou Liangping hadn't figured out how to put out the fire yet.

The headstrong Zhong Xiaoai had already moved close to his phone and loudly demanded:

"Are you so enraged because you've already sided with the Zhao family?"

"What the hell? Zhong Xiaoai, explain yourself clearly. How did I end up siding with the Zhao family?"

Chen Hai raised his voice, clearly enraged.

Hou Liangping was quite frightened.

I simply can't believe that my wife, Zhong Xiaoai, could say such hurtful things.

Even if Chen Haizhen is thinking about his future and has tried to curry favor with the Zhao family, he shouldn't ask so bluntly.

After all, what does it matter to the Zhong family whether he sides with them or not?

What qualifications or right do you, Zhong Xiaoai, have to interfere?

Chen Hai is neither a subordinate of the Zhong family nor a servant of the Zhong family!

Before Hou Liangping could offer any advice, Zhong Xiaoai snatched the phone away and continued to interrogate him:

"If you haven't sided with the Zhao family, then we're just kindly reminding you: why are you so angry?"

"Did I get angry? Which ear did you hear me get angry? Show me the proof!"

Chen Hai is no pushover.

How could someone with a background in political science and law not be good at debating?

Zhong Xiaoai said angrily:

"I have no interest in proving whether you've lost your temper or not!"

"Anyway, I reminded you tonight to be careful about the business dealings of Zhao Ruilong and his sister."

"If you're afraid to investigate Zhao Lichun because he's the clerk of Handong Province, that's your prerogative!"

Chen Hai chuckled awkwardly.

"Yes, that's my freedom, so why are you babbling on and on?"

"You may dislike the Zhao family, but I have no grudge against them."

"Don't use us, father and son, as pawns anymore. We don't owe the Zhong family anything!"

After saying that, Chen Hai hung up the phone.

"you……"

Before Zhong Xiaoai could even utter a curse, the phone call was disconnected.

A thud.

Zhong Xiaoai slammed her phone onto the blanket.

"What kind of lousy friends do you keep?"

"He calls himself the best brother? What kind of brother is this?"

Hou Liangping felt a deep bitterness in his heart.

She deeply regretted making that phone call to Chen Hai.

If we hadn't fought, nothing would have happened.

it's good now.

My brother offended you, and now my wife is angry too.

It pleases neither side!

For the sake of my future, and for the sake of my physical happiness.

Hou Liangping quickly reached out and tried to put his arm around his wife's shoulder to comfort her.

Before her hand could even touch his shoulder, Zhong Xiaoai pulled it away.

What are you doing? Don't touch me!

"Don't be angry. He must be in a bad mood because he's having trouble at work and his father is suddenly sick and hospitalized."

"He has a bad temper, and I have a bad temper too! I kindly reminded him, and he got upset. What a piece of trash!"

"I have never suffered such a great injustice since I was a child, and no one has ever dared to speak to me like this before!"

Zhong Xiaoai crossed her arms over her chest and continued speaking with an angry expression:

"The Chen family father and son are two extremes: one is old-fashioned, and the other is opportunistic and treacherous!"

"When asked to help Dafeng Factory find business, Chen Yanshi actually tried to pull strings and ask for favors. Have all those years of working in the political and legal system been for nothing?"

"They abused their power for personal gain without even trying to be discreet or discreet. They made it public knowledge and were attacked by countless people. They deserved to be furious!"

"As for Chen Hai, he definitely has a problem. I kindly reminded him to be careful about the Zhao siblings' Huilong Group, but he not only didn't appreciate it, he even took his anger out on me!"

How could Hou Liangping dare to speak?

They could only nod silently.

I know I haven't considered things thoroughly.

Even though he knew his good friend's father was hospitalized due to illness, he didn't bother to inquire about him or show any concern.

The turmoil at Dafeng Factory has not yet subsided.

His wife wants Chen Hai to deal with Huilong Group again.

Anyone would feel uncomfortable in that situation.

Moreover, it was Chen Hai, who was always upright and incorruptible.

Not being scolded was already considered polite.

The key is……

Helping the Zhong family brought no benefit whatsoever.

Offending the Zhao family will inevitably hinder my progress.

How can this be considered prioritizing profit over righteousness?

Even a fool knows what to choose!

"wrong!!"

Zhong Xiaoai suddenly sat up straight.

"what happened?"

Hou Liangping was extremely curious.

There was still a hint of worry in his eyes.

"I overlooked a very important point: once the person leaves, the relationship cools down!"

"My father is no longer the provincial secretary of Handong. The current top official in Handong is Zhao Lichun!"

"Chen Yanshi can still remember our old friendship and listen to my father to help Dafeng Factory attract business, but what about Chen Hai?"

“My dad can’t decide his future, but Zhao Lichun can help him rise to the top, so of course he won’t listen to us!”

At this point, Zhong Xiaoai suddenly turned her head and looked at Hou Liangping with piercing eyes.

"I bet the person who stopped Handong TV from reporting on it is actually Zhao Lichun!"

"He first sent people to besiege Chen Yanshi, and even sent people from the TV station to interview him. His purpose was to let Chen Yanshi know that he could easily ruin Chen Yanshi's reputation and cause him to lose face in his later years!"

"Later, he stopped the TV station from broadcasting the news, which made Chen Yanshi feel grateful to him, as if he had saved his life. From then on, he was naturally loyal and had no other intentions."

"This 'slap first, then give a sweet treat' tactic, though outdated, is incredibly effective. It easily got the Chen father and son completely under its thumb, making them only know Zhao and not Zhong!"

Hou Liangping chuckled to himself.

They only know of Zhao, but not of Zhong!

This sentence is a very apt summary.

Nowadays in Handong Province, many people only know Zhao Lichun and not Zhong Zhengguo.

And think about it carefully.

My wife Zhong Xiaoai's reasoning is also very reasonable.

If they can send a TV station to interview, they can also prevent them from reporting on it.

Forcing Chen Yanshi to his death did not bring much benefit to Zhao Lichun.

Turning him from an enemy into a friend would actually deal a heavy blow to the Zhong family.

"I must say, that was a brilliant move!"

"Not only do they have vision and wisdom, but they also have a deep understanding and control over human nature!"

Zhong Xiaoai narrowed her eyes slightly.

"A person who could fight against our father for so many years, not only did he not lose, but he was also able to take over the position of the top leader of Handong. Such a person could not possibly be a fool."

"Therefore, to deal with such a clever person, we obviously can no longer rely on others. We must take action ourselves to have a better chance of defeating the Zhao family!"

Hou Liangping had a bitter face.

"We're not even in Handong, how are we supposed to deal with him?"

"Besides, didn't you just say that once someone leaves, they're forgotten?"

"First came an anti-corruption storm, which purged the system."

"Then they also brought the highly respected and well-connected Elder Chen under their wing."

"Tell me, in the current state of Handong Province, who can we possibly ask to do things for us?"

Zhong Xiaoai chuckled.

"Yeah! Even your good brother Chen Hai has turned against you, hasn't he?"

"But if we can't deal with Zhao Lichun, we can deal with his children first, Zhao Xiaohui and her brother!"

"Don't forget, their Huilong Group's business is growing bigger and bigger, and their chain of internet cafes has even opened in Yanjing."

"I simply don't believe that there can be absolutely no problems behind their frantic and rapid expansion!"

Speaking of which.

Zhong Xiaoai took a deep breath and looked ahead with a fierce gaze.

"This time, I'll take action myself!"

"I'm going to kill them both in one blow, leaving them no chance of recovery!!"