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

Night fell.

The provincial party committee's residential compound is lush with green trees and quiet and peaceful.

Inside the Zhao family villa, however, the lights were on and shadows were everywhere.

Every now and then, bursts of laughter and cheerful chatter could be heard.

On the rooftop of Villa No. 4.

In the biting cold wind, the firelight flickered.

Tang Zhisheng was standing in the darkness.

Silently watching the Zhao family villa, where everyone was reunited and enjoying a lively atmosphere.

He was the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Handong Province, commonly known as the "Fourth Inspector".

His position of authority and status is second only to Liang Qunfeng, who was once the third-in-command.

Theoretically speaking.

As the disciplinary inspector, he has the responsibility and right to supervise all aspects of the top leader's learning, work, and life.

But in fact……

The top leader possesses absolute power and a transcendent status.

Peer supervision?

How can it be?

When Zhong Zhengguo was the top official in Handong Province, he did not strictly fulfill his supervisory responsibilities.

Now that Zhao Lichun has been elected, how dare he supervise Zhao Lichun?

not to mention……

From this afternoon to tonight.

Those who registered to enter the compound to visit the Zhao family were either relatives or friends.

Like Yu Xinwang and Liu Wenzhong's family, they were originally relatives of the Zhao family.

Zhao Lidong and Zhao Ligen are brothers with Zhao Lichun.

During the Lunar New Year, the whole family gathered at the Zhao family home for a reunion. What's wrong with that?

As for the other people who appeared at the Zhao family's residence, their identities could all be explained.

For example, Lu Yike is Zhao Lichun's future daughter-in-law.

Although she and Zhao Ruilong have not officially confirmed their relationship.

But the news had already spread throughout the entire Handong system.

Since Lu Yike has come, how could her mother Wu Xinyi not come?

Wu Xinyi and Wu Huifen are sisters.

As Lu Yike's aunt, what's wrong with her coming to her nephew-in-law's house for a meal?

As for Qi Tongwei...

He and Liang Lu are not officially divorced yet.

He remains the son-in-law of Liang Qunfeng, the former Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Department of Handong Province.

Qi Tongwei, who lived in Liang Qunfeng's house, had been neighbors with the Zhao family for many years.

Visiting a neighbor's house for a meal... of course, this is not illegal or against regulations.

"Zhong Zhengguo, what the hell do you mean?"

"Why did you call me to inquire about Zhao Lichun's situation after being transferred to Yanjing?"

"Is it not allowed for Zhao Shuji to hold a lavish banquet at his own home to entertain relatives and friends?"

Tang Zhisheng took a puff of his cigarette, frowning in thought.

He quickly recalled the past five years in his mind.

During these five years, I was basically invisible.

The political arena in Handong was mainly a power struggle between Zhao Lichun and Zhong Zhengguo.

Zhao Lichun is bold and radical, and he is determined to develop the economy and make the people rich as soon as possible.

Zhong Zhengguo, on the other hand, was the complete opposite.

He would rather the economy not develop and the people not become rich than fail to ensure social stability and order.

Due to differing ideologies, the two had long been at odds, secretly vying with each other.

That's why.

Before leaving office, Zhong Zhengguo did not recommend Zhao Lichun, who was a perfectly good second-in-command, but instead recommended Liang Qunfeng, the third-in-command, to take over.

did not expect……

Liang Qunfeng failed to take over, while Zhao Lichun smoothly succeeded him.

I never expected...

Even after Zhong Zhengguo was transferred, he still missed Handong and Zhao Lichun so much.

Tang Zhisheng stubbed out his cigarette and tightened his coat.

"It seems that the struggle between Zhong Zhengguo and Zhao Lichun has not ended with one being transferred and the other being promoted; their struggle continues."

"However, the major mining disaster in Lincheng and the sudden downfall of the Liang family led Zhao Lichun to launch an anti-corruption storm, which severely damaged Zhong Zhengguo's foundation."

"In addition, the old chief prosecutor Chen Yanshi failed to help Dafeng Factory. Instead, his reputation was damaged and he was hospitalized for treatment. Now, Zhong Zhengguo has almost no one to rely on in Handong."

"Even so, he still wants to deal with Zhao Lichun. The only way is to win me over, since I used to be neutral, and have me act as his informant, to keep an eye on Zhao Lichun and keep him informed at any time."

“But what benefit would I get from helping Zhong Zhengguo? Could he possibly let me replace Liang Qunfeng and become the third-in-command in Handong? If he had that ability, he wouldn’t have been transferred to the Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission, and instead only became the third deputy secretary!”

Tang Zhisheng, who managed to rise to the fourth-in-command position in Handong, was certainly no fool.

Zhao Lichun and Zhong Zhengguo used to have a fierce struggle.

He didn't take sides, choosing to protect himself wisely.

Now that Zhao Lichun is in charge, Governor Liu Zhendong is clearly biased towards him.

With Liang Qunfeng injured and hospitalized, he is certainly no longer able to serve as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Department.

You don't have to do anything, and you're very likely to take another step forward.

Don't underestimate this small step.

Liang Qunfeng endured many years of hardship back then!

Since you can improve even while lying down, why bother relying on Zhong Zhengguo?

Think of this.

Tang Zhisheng turned and went back into the house.

"It's the Lunar New Year, and you're asking me to keep an eye on the Zhao family? Does that mean my family doesn't celebrate the New Year?"

"If you, Zhong Zhengguo, are so eager to keep an eye on Zhao Lichun, why don't you come yourself?"

The next few days.

No matter how lively the Zhao family villa was, with guests coming and going.

Regardless of how enthusiastic and proactive Zhao Lichun was in participating in all sorts of New Year's greetings and family gatherings.

Even if they saw Li Dakang, Gao Yuliang, and others coming to the Zhao family to pay New Year's greetings.

Tang Zhisheng, the supervisor of the disciplinary office, always pretended to be deaf and dumb.

Enjoy the Lunar New Year with your family and friends.

During this period.

Zhao Lichun organized his team members and their families to gather at his home for a meal, tea, and conversation.

Tang Zhisheng did not tell Zhao Lichun that Zhong Zhengguo had asked him to keep an eye on him.

Because in his view, it makes no difference whether he says it or not.

Zhao Lichun and Zhong Zhengguo have been fighting for so many years.

How could he not know that Zhong Zhengguo would never let him off easily?

Do I really need to remind myself?

Time flies, and it's already the seventh day of the first lunar month.

That morning.

Tang Zhisheng saw off his daughter and her family who were returning to work in another city.

Back in the living room, I was just about to watch some TV.

The phone rang.

Upon seeing the caller ID, Tang Zhisheng immediately frowned.

"What's wrong with Zhong Zhengguo?"

"Is it interesting that you keep asking me about Zhao Shuji?"

"Zhao Shuji is now completely incorruptible, so why should I supervise him?"

Despite his complaints, Tang Zhisheng still answered the phone.

Who made Zhong Zhengguo, now the third deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, essentially his superior?

“Hello, Zhong Shuji, this is Tang Zhisheng.”

"Oh, I'm at home. I just saw my daughter and her family off."

"Convenient, of course convenient. Just tell me what you need, I'm all ears."

"What? Old Liang attempted suicide? Really? How...how could he do this?"

"Okay, okay, I'll head to the hospital right now. I'll report any new developments to you immediately."

After saying that, Tang Zhisheng hung up the phone.

next second.

He immediately glanced at the landline phone.

Liang Qunfeng's attempted suicide was such a big deal.

I, who am currently in Handong, have not yet received any notification.

Zhong Zhengguo, who was far away in Yanjing, had already learned of it first.

Could it be that he has connections at the hospital who can tip him off in time?

but……

Liang Qunfeng was injured and hospitalized before he had officially stepped down from his post.

Now he has attempted suicide again...

No matter how much Zhong Zhengguo supports him, the higher-ups are 100% certain that he will replace him.

Who will be replaced?

To let himself take over?

Tang Zhisheng's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't have time to think about it further.

He picked up the red landline receiver and immediately called Zhao Shuji.

When I answered Zhong Zhengguo's call just now, he was half-reclining on the sofa, almost lying down.

But now, when reporting to Zhao Lichun, he sits upright with his back straight.

"Hello, Zhao Shuji, this is Tang Zhisheng. Just now, Zhong Zhengguo, the secretary who is far away in Yanjing, called my cell phone and said that Comrade Liang Qunfeng attempted suicide in the hospital."

"The incident happened suddenly and is extremely serious, so I wanted to report it to you as soon as possible. I will head to the hospital immediately and quickly verify the situation. Okay, okay."

There was a snap.

Tang Zhisheng hung up the phone and immediately asked his secretary to arrange a car.

They then quickly contacted the hospital to verify the situation.

Upon learning that the suicide attempt had indeed failed, I couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

When he arrived at the hospital, the ward was packed with people.

But upon closer inspection, none of them were Liang Qunfeng's relatives.

His three children are either in prison or detention, so they can't come.

But the eldest daughter-in-law, Yang Mei, was not there, and the son-in-law, Qi Tongwei, was nowhere to be seen either.

On the contrary, the hospital staff were advising him to think more positively.

"Everyone, please be quiet!"

"Tang Shuji from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has arrived."

The secretary's shout immediately silenced the ward.

Everyone made way for Tang Zhisheng to reach the bedside.

Liang Qunfeng's face, which had been injured when he bumped into the coffee table, still bore obvious scars.

He looked like a vegetable, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Tang Zhisheng waved his hand, and the rest of the group quickly left.

After closing the door, Tang Zhisheng sighed.

"Old Liang, why are you doing this?"

"If you really jumped from such a tall building, what kind of injuries would you suffer?"

"You've worked in the political and legal system for over thirty years, and lived a respectable life for most of it. Do you really want to leave this world in a miserable way?"

Liang Qunfeng, his eyes vacant and lifeless, sneered and asked in return:

Do you think there's any point in me being alive?

"It's the Lunar New Year, and I don't have a single relative by my side."

Tang Zhisheng hurriedly asked, "Where are your daughter-in-law and son-in-law? Haven't they come?"

Liang Qunfeng did not answer.

But his silence made Tang Zhisheng very embarrassed.

I thought Liang Qunfeng would suffer terribly if he ruined his reputation in his later years, but I never expected it to be this bad.

He was once in a high position of power, but now he is disfigured and crippled, and his descendants are not filial.

No wonder he doesn't want to live anymore.

Just as Tang Zhisheng was at a loss for words...

Liang Qunfeng suddenly turned his head and said:

"Don't listen to Zhong Zhengguo's empty promises; he just wants to use you."

“He kept me in this state until he arranged for someone else to be parachuted into Handong to replace me.”

"He never intended to help you improve, but if you can help me return to my roots, I will definitely help you!"