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

Tang Zhisheng sneered.

Zhong Zhengguo, oh Zhong Zhengguo.

Liang Qunfeng's sudden passing has really driven you to desperation!

Before you could even arrange for Tian Guofu to take over, Liang Qunfeng caught you completely off guard.

Are you dumbfounded now?

They didn't beat around the bush or hint at it; they openly tried to win me over.

If you recommend me for the position, will I have to listen to you from now on?

Fuck you!

Before Lao Liang passed away, he had already recommended me to the Handong Provincial Committee.

Secretary Zhao Lichun and Governor Liu Zhendong have both agreed.

Do I need your recommendation?

It's none of your business, Zhong Zhengguo, to interfere in the personnel arrangements of Handong Province.

Who the hell do you think you are?

Doing a favor to someone who's going along with things, and expecting me to submit to them in the future?

Were you an accountant in your past life?

He was calculating with great skill.

Lao Tzu, far away in Zhongjiang Green Vine, heard it all.

For a while.

Tang Zhisheng felt both annoyed and amused.

But then I thought, Zhong Zhengguo is now, after all, the third deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

If you really offend them completely, who knows how many times they'll make things difficult for you in the future!

and so……

He immediately feigned delight and said:

"Really, Zhong Shuji?"

"You really intend to recommend me to succeed Lao Liang as the Secretary of Political and Legal Affairs in Handong?"

Zhong Zhengguo gave a heavy, cold snort.

"Do you think I'm joking about something this big?"

Tang Zhisheng suppressed a cold laugh and continued acting.

"No, no, no, I just feel this is too sudden, I really wasn't prepared at all!"

What preparations are needed?

Zhong Zhengguo said in a flippant tone:

"Although the discipline inspection and supervision departments and the political and legal departments have different management scopes and different responsibilities and powers."

“But you used to work in the political and legal system in other provinces, and you have been serving as the Discipline Inspection Commissioner for five years in Handong.”

"Now that Liang Qunfeng has suddenly passed away, it has given you the opportunity to take the next step and become a political and legal secretary. What else do you need to prepare?"

"Everyone has to have a stroke of good luck at least once in their life. It's an opportunity given by God. If you don't seize it, you may never be able to take that step again in your life. Do you understand?"

Tang Zhisheng pretended to be stupid and said:

"I understand, of course I understand."

"Don't worry, Zhong Shuji, whether or not I can take over the position, I will always be your soldier."

"I will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements and earnestly implement the work instructions of my superiors..."

As soon as Tang Zhisheng opened his mouth, he immediately launched into a string of official jargon.

At his level, speaking nonsense is second nature to him.

Do you want to say whether he agreed?

It seems like they agreed.

So, you didn't agree?

They made their stance firm!

And he spoke in such a cryptic and ambiguous manner.

This naturally made Zhong Zhengguo too embarrassed to ask any further questions.

After all, Tang Zhisheng already said it.

Regardless of whether he is selected to take over, he will always be one of his own men.

You don't need to listen to anything else.

That one sentence was enough to stop him from asking any more questions.

They've always said they're your soldiers, what more do you want?

As for this soldier, will he rebel?

How could I possibly ask that?

"Okay, then you can wait for my good news!"

"You must tell me immediately if Zhao Lichun makes any big moves!"

Zhong Zhengguo was somewhat anxious and upset by Liang Qunfeng's sudden death.

Ultimately, without careful consideration, he uttered an incoherent remark.

This statement naturally and completely exposed his true purpose.

It was obvious that he wanted Tang Zhisheng to keep a close eye on Zhao Lichun for him.

Moreover, he addressed him by his given name, not Zhao Lichun or Zhao Shuji.

The tone was utterly disrespectful to a high-ranking official.

How could Tang Zhisheng not understand?

I really want to agree.

From then on, Zhong Zhengguo became a pawn in his covert struggle against Zhao Lichun.

They will be manipulated and controlled by him, just like Liang Qunfeng.

but……

The clever Tang Zhisheng pretended not to hear.

"Yes, Zhong Shuji, do you have any further instructions?"

"If there are no new instructions, I'll go and meet up with the working group."

Zhong Zhengguo hurriedly instructed, "Please send a wreath to Lao Liang for me, and convey my condolences to his family."

"..."

Tang Zhisheng instantly became furious.

You're talking like a fool, don't you?

Sending a wreath is free, isn't it?

You're playing the good guy, and I'll pay for it, right?

But he really didn't want to waste any more words with Zhong Zhengguo.

"Okay, boss, I'll get back to work now. Goodbye!"

"goodbye!"

Zhong Zhengguo hung up the phone.

He tossed his phone onto the coffee table.

Immediately raise your hand to your forehead, then use your thumb and middle finger to massage your temples.

Zhong Xiaoai quickly picked up her teacup.

"Dad, have some chrysanthemum tea to cool down."

Zhong Zhengguo said weakly, "Put it down for now, I'll drink it later."

Gently setting down the teacup, Zhong Xiaoai advised:

“I had heard that he had attempted suicide by jumping off a building in the hospital, and I had guessed that this day would come sooner or later.”

"I've worked in the political and legal system for most of my life, never taking bribes or accepting anything, and I'm always honest and upright, but all three of my children have ended up in prison."

"He's so concerned about his image, how could he bear this shock? And it's the Lunar New Year, lying alone in the hospital all by himself..."

Zhong Zhengguo said angrily, "Alright, alright, can you please stop mentioning a dead man? It's bad luck!"

"He's worked in law enforcement for so many years, if he doesn't want to live anymore, then naturally no one can stop him!"

Zhong Zhengguo stood up, picked up his teacup, and blew on it to warm it.

"The Lunar New Year is almost over. How's your investigation into Huilong Group going?"

Whenever this matter is mentioned.

Zhong Xiaoai immediately looked down, pursed her lips, and shook her head.

"Not good, progress is extremely slow!"

“I’m in Yanjing, and Huilong Group is in Jingzhou. We’re geographically too far apart.”

"Moreover, according to our consistent principle of discipline inspection and supervision, we cannot initiate an investigation without a tip-off."

"If you can't initiate an investigation, then you have no right to demand that all levels and departments assist me in my investigation."

"So these days, Liangping and I have been asking friends for help through our personal connections."

"Unfortunately, we don't have any trustworthy friends in Handong who hold high positions, so..."

Zhong Zhengguo put down his teacup, his brow furrowed, and asked:

"That can't be right, can it? Didn't Liangping and Chen Yanshi's son, Chen Hai, have a pretty good relationship, being college roommates for four years?"

"Chen Hai happens to be the director of the First Investigation Division of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate. Wouldn't it be an easy task to ask him to help secretly investigate the Huilong Group?"

Hearing his father-in-law mention Chen Hai.

Hou Liangping, sitting on the other sofa, was filled with embarrassment and regret.

Four years of brotherhood were destroyed by a single phone call from his wife.

Zhong Xiaoai can be considered to be bold and responsible.

“Dad, not only is Chen Yanshi unusable, but Chen Hai can’t help either…”

Zhong Zhengguo was completely stunned after hearing this.

What the hell is this operation?

He was so angry that his eyes widened, and he looked completely incredulous.

He pointed at his daughter, and it took him a long time to speak.

"What...what am I supposed to say to you?"

"His father was just hospitalized, shouldn't you at least show some concern and ask how he is doing?"

"Even if you want him to help investigate Huilong Group, you should at least wait a couple of days before you say anything!"

"We haven't given him a single penny of benefit, so why should he listen to your orders?"

"Even if I was just fooling Liang Qunfeng and Tang Zhisheng, I at least painted a rosy picture for them, giving them something to look forward to and making them feel that there was something to gain before they helped me."

"And what about you? Do you think that just because you're my daughter, Zhong Zhengguo's daughter, and Hou Liangping's wife, Chen Hai should obey your orders and investigate Huilong Group?"

"Don't you think about it? We're all in this system, we're not fools. How much risk would it take to send someone to investigate the children of Zhao Lichun, the provincial party secretary?"

At this point, Zhong Zhengguo raised his hand and pointed to Hou Liangping, who remained silent and pretended to be a good person.

"Put yourself in Chen Hai's shoes. If Chen Hai asked Hou Liangping to secretly investigate the children of our Yanjing scribes, would he agree to it if there was no benefit for him? Would he dare to agree?"

Hou Liangping raised his head and immediately put on an air of selfless impartiality, saying:

"If they are truly suspected of violating the law or committing crimes, of course I dare to investigate!"

Zhong Zhengguo rolled his eyes.

"So you know to add a 'what if'?"

Hou Liangping was extremely embarrassed.

What terrible things have I done?

His wife offended his best friend.

In the end, you'll only get a beating yourself.

"Oh, Dad, I didn't think things through enough about Chen Hai's matter, and I was rash."

“I admit that, based on the information we have collected so far, Zhao Ruilong and his sister are indeed acting legally and in compliance with regulations.”

"However, I still believe that there must be something fishy about a company that is growing and expanding so rapidly, it's just that we haven't found out yet."

"But then again, haven't you already successfully fooled Tang Zhisheng? Once he becomes the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Department of Handong Province, with his secret help and assistance, I believe we will soon be able to thoroughly investigate Huilong Group!"

Zhong Xiaoai spoke with absolute certainty, as if she was already convinced that Tang Zhisheng would be manipulated at will, just like Liang Qunfeng.

however……

This time, Zhong Zhengguo did not appear to be full of confidence.

"You don't understand Tang Zhisheng."

"Back then, Liang Qunfeng and I secretly fought against Zhao Lichun and Liu Zhendong for five years."

"The reason why we fight without breaking apart is not only because we all adhere to our bottom lines, but also because of Tang Zhisheng."

"He is not only a centrist, but also very good at mediating. He can always reconcile our two sides on many issues."

"Do you think someone like that is a fool or an idiot? If he could be easily fooled with a few words, how could he have gotten to where he is today?"

Zhong Xiaoai asked anxiously, "If he doesn't trust you, why not continue to recommend Tian Guofu?"

"no!"

Zhong Zhengguo shook his head slightly.

"Tian Guofu's qualifications are still a bit lacking."

Zhong Xiaoai then asked, "What about Sha Ruijin? With his qualifications and Beijing connections, it would be perfect to send him to Handong as the third-in-command!"

Hou Liangping hurriedly reminded, "Xiao Ai, if he is suddenly transferred from Linjiang Province, who will help Dafeng Factory get orders?"

Zhong Xiaoai said dismissively, "Isn't it just about getting some orders for Dafeng Factory through bidding? Even if he's transferred, he can still give instructions to some of his old subordinates!"

Zhong Zhengguo shook his head again.

“No, transferring Sha Ruijin to Handong now would be suicide.”

"Zhao Lichun and Liu Zhendong have fought together for many years and are like brothers."

"The third-in-command has to go against the first and second-in-command, while the fourth-in-command is a centrist."

"The fifth-ranking person in charge of personnel organization has little say and presence; they all listen to the top leader."

"You want Sha Ruijin to take on four opponents in Handong? Sha Ruijin is a human, not a god. Don't ruin the promising talent that Elder Ge has carefully nurtured!"