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

afternoon.

A Buick minivan drove out of the provincial party committee compound.

"Turn left at the traffic light ahead, then go straight for three intersections before turning right again!"

Zhao Ruilong sat in the passenger seat, leading the way for his second brother-in-law, Liu Wenzhong.

In this era without navigation.

Without someone familiar with the area to guide you, navigating the streets and alleys of an unfamiliar city is no easy task.

Not only do you need to be able to recognize road signs, you also need to be able to read maps.

However, Zhao Ruilong has already been here for half a year.

In 2001, the urban area of ​​Jingzhou was not particularly large.

So leading the way to the large supermarket in the city center was a breeze.

"Ok, no problem!"

Liu Wenzhong glanced at the rearview mirror.

After confirming that there were no cars behind him, he changed lanes and accelerated.

Zhao Ruilong lowered the car window slightly and lit a cigarette.

I took out the shopping list my brother-in-law had given me and glanced at it briefly.

"I never expected that my brother-in-law could not only fly a fighter jet, but was also a great chef! The dishes we had for lunch were really delicious!"

"So we're really in luck tonight with him cooking!"

Liu Wenzhong smiled and then glanced at Zhao Ruilong.

"Oh, by the way, I really didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable about the international situation."

“Few people can talk to my dad for so long and have such a good time.”

Zhao Ruilong laughed heartily.

"I was just chatting casually."

"Aren't all men in our Dragon Country like this?"

"When friends and family get together, they drink a little and start talking loudly and engaging in lively discussions."

"No matter their age or profession, they can all offer some insights into international affairs."

Liu Wenzhong smiled and said, "That's true, but men are indeed naturally interested in current affairs."

"However, I think your thinking and vision are truly extraordinary. You see further and deeper than most people."

"Just as many people believe, the West is very advanced and developed, and the United States, as the leader of the West, is so powerful that it is invincible."

“But you are different from them. You see free trade and, under the wave of global economic integration, the US manufacturing industry is accelerating its relocation overseas.”

"Many people only see that the United States has become a world hegemon and can attack whomever it wants, but you think that they are making enemies on all sides, creating conflicts, and fanning the flames, and that they will suffer a backlash sooner or later!"

Zhao Ruilong chuckled inwardly.

I'm a time traveler.

Even though the two worlds are different.

However, the overall historical trend has remained largely consistent.

He has experience and insights that are more than 20 years ahead of his time.

How can one's mindset and perspective be the same as that of people in today's world?

In order to complete the system task, and more importantly, to save my second brother-in-law's life.

Zhao Ruilong deliberately steered the conversation.

"Then do you agree with my analysis and inferences?"

"Yes, of course I agree."

As Liu Wenzhong drove, he said:

"I can't say whether the United States will be turned against by the various armed forces they support."

"But based on my years of work experience and observations in the United States, I have indeed seen that the low- and mid-end manufacturing industries in the United States are continuously flowing out."

"Because compared to poor and weak countries, the United States has extremely high labor costs, and the raw materials for production are not cheap at all, and there are many legal constraints."

"I believe that with China's accession to the WTO this year, and the opening of its huge consumer market of over a billion people to the world, this trend will be further strengthened."

"Because in order to obtain greater profits, capital will definitely be more willing to invest in our Dragon Country and enjoy lower costs for labor, transportation, materials, taxes and other expenses."

Zhao Ruilong nodded silently.

Liu Wenzhong could certainly see this trend of development.

He wasn't just sitting around doing nothing; he was a commercial counselor.

But let's talk about September 11th this year.

A terrorist organization, supported by the United States, is about to launch a terrorist attack against the United States that will shock the world.

Liu Wenzhong certainly wouldn't believe it.

After all, the United States today is militarily strong, technologically advanced, and economically developed.

It is the dreamland in the hearts of many people.

This is a 'perfect' super empire.

How could any terrorist organization possibly dare to launch a sneak attack?

This is like saying that no one would believe that a petty thug would dare to suddenly stab the leader of the martial arts alliance in the back.

"Manufacturing is the foundation of a country!"

"Without manufacturing to absorb enough people to work, the unemployment rate would be extremely high."

"Then even the world's strongest country will still experience economic inflation, sluggish consumption, and disorderly public security."

"So I estimate that as time goes on, the gap between the rich and the poor in the United States will widen, and various illegal and criminal activities will inevitably increase, and even the probability of extreme violent incidents will increase."

Liu Wenzhong gently turned the steering wheel.

As he turned the car, he remarked with deep conviction:

"What you're describing has already begun to appear in the Great Lakes industrial region."

"Previously, the area was centered around the automobile industry, with a large number of factories clustered there, and the manufacturing industry was very developed."

"As globalization continues to accelerate, some car brands are choosing to invest in and build factories in countries with lower costs."

"This led to a decline in local investment and a decrease in orders. Some factories laid off workers one after another, and as the number of unemployed people increased, the public security situation became worse and worse."

“Neighborhoods with a large number of illegal immigrants are not only rife with prostitution, gambling, and drugs, but also frequently have gangs fighting for territory, making local residents afraid to go out at night.”

Zhao Ruilong casually reminded him:

"So you have to be careful while you're working there."

"If things look bad, run! Your life is the most important thing!!"

Liu Wenzhong laughed and said, "Don't worry, I won't go to those neighborhoods with bad security after dark."

"Even on weekends, I rarely go shopping. I'm always too busy with work to have any interest in shopping."

Zhao Ruilong firmly believed this.

Liu Wenzhong's parents both worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Not only is he highly capable, but he is also quite young, having already become a commercial counselor at the division chief level.

He has reached the third rank among diplomatic personnel stationed abroad, second only to the rank of ambassador and minister.

He has a lot of room for advancement, so it's impossible for him to often wander around the streets.

In the original drama, he tragically died in a terrorist attack on September 11th.

Actually, it was because he was exceptionally proactive in his work that day, leading to investment promotion for Building 1 of the World Trade Center.

He was the commercial counselor and desperately wanted to attract more investment to China.

However, they ended up having their plane hijacked by terrorists and crashed into a building.

but……

In order to defy fate and complete the system's mission, Zhao Ruilong was determined not to allow the tragedy to repeat itself.

Even if it can't be said outright now, it can't be done at the World Trade Center that day.

Zhao Ruilong also secretly resolved that he would stop his second brother-in-law no matter what that day.

"Ruilong, is it the way to the underground parking lot ahead?"

"Yes, that's it!"

The van slowed down and drove into the parking lot.

After finding an empty space, Liu Wenzhong quickly and skillfully reversed the car into the parking space.

Wow, brother-in-law, you're a great driver!

"Our embassy also has this domestically produced Buick minivan. I drive it often, so I'm naturally quite skilled at it!"

"Huh? You? Commercial Counselor? You drive yourself?"

"Our country is not very wealthy yet, so we should save on diplomatic expenses wherever possible!"

After pulling the handbrake and turning off the engine, Liu Wenzhong removed the car key.

"Moreover, hiring a local driver in the US not only costs more money, but may also be unsafe!"

Zhao Ruilong understood instantly.

Spending more money is a small matter; the real problem is the lack of security.

The job of a driver may seem ordinary, but it is actually crucial.

If they recruit a spy, the consequences could be dire.

After getting out of the car, Zhao Ruilong led Liu Wenzhong towards the supermarket entrance.

Before we had gone far, we suddenly heard someone call out "Brother Long".

Turn around and look.

It was none other than Qi Tongwei, who always yearned for progress.

I don't know where this guy came from.

He jogged over with a big smile.

"What a coincidence, Brother Long! I didn't expect to run into you here!"

Zhao Ruilong frowned slightly and sized up Qi Tongwei, who was dressed in casual clothes.

"Why are you here if you don't work in Luzhou?"

“I took the day off today. Teacher Gao asked me to bring his wife from Luzhou. She went shopping with her sister. I was just about to go to the supermarket to use the restroom when I saw you arrive.”

As he spoke, Qi Tongwei offered Zhao Ruilong a cigarette with a broad smile.

After Zhao Ruilong took it, he immediately offered Liu Wenzhong a cigarette.

"Thank you, I don't smoke."

"Oh, let me introduce you, this is my second sister's husband, Liu Wenzhong."

“I’ve met my second brother-in-law. I’ve been to his wedding with Sister Hui, and also to his baby’s full moon celebration.”

Zhao Ruilong was stunned for a moment.

"Oh right, you must have been there when they got married and had a baby, while I was still in jail at the time!"

As soon as Zhao Ruilong finished speaking, Qi Tongwei immediately took out a lighter and helped to light it.

After taking a drag of his cigarette, Zhao Ruilong asked with a smile:

"Gao Shuji asked you to take a day off to bring his wife to Jingzhou for shopping? You've become his personal driver?"

"No, today's situation is special. My teacher's wife, Wu Huifen, heard that my sister, Wu Xinyi, has been invited to your house for dinner tonight. She doesn't know what to wear or what gift to bring, so she came to help her come up with some ideas."

"I rely on!"

Zhao Ruilong laughed awkwardly, "So the source is with me!"

"Yes, when I left home this morning, I invited Aunt Wu to my house for lunch."

"That's why my brother-in-law and I came to the supermarket to buy ingredients and drinks for tonight."

Qi Tongwei, being a shrewd man, immediately smiled and said:

"Then I'll go to the supermarket with you!"

"Three people splitting up will be faster, and I'm just sitting in the car doing nothing anyway!"

Zhao Ruilong raised an eyebrow.

He couldn't help but think to himself.

You, Qi Tongwei, are really taking advantage of the situation!

You want to seize any opportunity to perform well.

They always insist on shopping together at the supermarket.

If you go home to pay respects at your ancestors' graves during the Qingming Festival, won't you also have to cry?