Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

After Gao Yuliang conveyed Xia Qing's message to Qi Tongwei.

The latter was stunned; one moment they were being praised, and the next they were being asked to see Gao Xiaoqin.

I have absolutely no idea what Xia Qing is up to.

Even so, Qi Tongwei had no choice but to obediently make the arrangements.

Having achieved his goal, Xia Qing bid farewell to Gao Yuliang and returned to the Organization Department.

On the way, he made a phone call to Lei Yu, who was still stationed in Guangming District.

Let's take a look at the current situation of Dafeng Factory.

According to Lei Yu's feedback, the conflict has been largely quelled thanks to the concerted efforts of the provincial and municipal public security departments.

All the injured have been transferred to the hospital, and the workers at Dafeng Factory have gradually calmed down thanks to Chen Yanshi's reassurance and guarantee.

The factory building couldn't be demolished anytime soon, but Li Dakang promised to give the workers an explanation as soon as possible.

Xia Qing listened attentively to Lei Yu's report, her mind constantly racing with thoughts.

Xia Qing believes that Li Dakang lacks political wisdom in his attitude toward Dafeng Factory and even the entire Guangmingfeng project.

He is too arrogant and conceited.

He was so eager to get the Guangmingfeng project implemented as soon as possible, to create a new economic hub in Handong, and to add a brilliant chapter to his political achievements.

It completely ignores the difficult, tedious, and complicated process involved.

Especially after Ding Yizhen fled, the Guangmingfeng project could no longer proceed.

We must face the problems squarely, proceed cautiously, and find the optimal solution.

Only in this way can the Guangming Peak project have a chance to be revived.

Now, forced demolition is definitely not an option.

Li Dakang's idea was to quickly raise a sum of money to pay the workers at Dafeng Factory so that the factory could be demolished on schedule, without violating the development contract with Shanshui Group.

Skipping over the process of the workers at Dafeng Factory resisting land acquisition and demolition, and demanding resettlement fees and equity, the project was forcibly pushed forward.

This way, he could cover up his mistake in appointing Ding Yizhen.

And other decision-making errors, both big and small.

The Shanshui Group dared to delay payment precisely because they knew Li Dakang was arrogant and concerned about his reputation.

In that case, Li Dakang will definitely try to find a solution elsewhere.

The financial support from both the Jingzhou City and Guangming District governments became his last resort to solve his urgent problem.

But this behavior is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst!

Using state funds to clean up the messes of private companies.

Once this door is opened, the future will be filled with endless troubles.

We must not let Li Dakang do anything foolish.

Making this mistake will have far-reaching consequences.

Thinking of this, Xia Qing instructed Lei Yu:

"Minister Lei, since the officials we're monitoring have been taken away by the anti-corruption bureau, you should keep an eye on Secretary Dakang. If he holds a meeting and the municipal or district-level finance bureaus are among the attendees, be sure to inform me immediately!"

Lei Yu agreed without hesitation, then, as if remembering something, reported:

"By the way, Minister, we also learned something else: the demolition team from Shanshui Group was wearing police uniforms from the Guangming District Public Security Bureau. We don't know why."

"Huh? So brazenly?" Xia Qing was greatly puzzled and casually made a comment, then suddenly realized what he meant and said:

"Wait, how do you know they're a demolition crew? Aren't they wearing police uniforms?"

Lei Yu said, both amused and exasperated:

"Minister, please go online and take a look. The video of the fake police officers in Guangming District being surrounded by workers from Dafeng Factory has gone viral..."

Xia Qing hurriedly opened the video website, and wow, there were videos of the 116 incident appearing one after another.

Xia Qing opened the video of the fake policeman, and as she watched, something occurred to her. She quickly sent a WeChat message to Lei Yu:

"Secretary Dakang must have seen these videos too! Didn't he go and confront the director of the Guangming District Public Security Bureau?"

Lei Yu responded almost instantly:

"That bureau chief's name is Cheng Du. Secretary Dakang is busy dealing with the Dafeng Factory matter right now, so he probably doesn't have time to deal with him for the time being."

Xia Qing began to think again.

The fact that Cheng Du would lend police uniforms to the demolition team proves that their relationship is extraordinary.

Could he also have some connection with the Shanshui Group?

It's necessary to meet this bureau chief.

Having made up her mind, Xia Qing immediately notified the liaison officer, Xiao Duan, to prepare the car.

Xia Qing wanted to meet this guy before meeting Gao Xiaoqin that evening, to see if she could do some research on the Shanshui Group in advance.

Meanwhile, the Guangming District Public Security Bureau.

Director's Office.

Du Cheng was already pale, mechanically gulping down mouthful after mouthful of tea, as if only in this way could he calm himself down.

The news that police uniforms were lent to the demolition team has already spread online.

The impact is extremely bad.

Just now, Li Dakang said that Cheng Du should be removed from the public security system.

Du Cheng knew this was no joke.

If I really get into trouble, it could be a devastating disaster.

In desperation, Cheng Du remembered his last lifeline.

That was Zhao Ruilong, who had promoted him step by step from a local policeman to the head of the district public security bureau, and who had given him a second chance at life.

He is a man who knows how to reciprocate.

For this reason, Cheng Du had been secretly helping the Shanshui Group and also monitoring Li Dakang on behalf of Zhao Ruilong.

Over the years, even if I haven't achieved great things, I have certainly put in a lot of hard work.

If you're in trouble, it's always good to lend a hand.

Cheng Du made up his mind, picked up his dedicated contact phone, and dialed Zhao Ruilong's number.

As soon as the call connected, Cheng Du explained the current situation and asked if it was possible to transfer to another position to avoid further trouble.

After listening, Zhao Ruilong gave a casual reply:

He sent Cheng Du to seek refuge with Qi Tongwei.

Du Cheng's mood plummeted to rock bottom.

Is it possible that only by siding with Qi Tongwei can one obtain protection?

If I really vote for Qi Tongwei, I'll be forever subordinate to him.

Cheng Du had considered the position of provincial public security chief.

He was not reconciled.

At the same time, a trace of resentment arose in his heart.

He worked tirelessly for over a decade, doing all sorts of dirty and tiring jobs. Any one of them would be enough to give Shanshui Group and Zhao Ruilong a run for their money.

But he remained at the deputy division-level cadre position and never moved up again.

It's not that Du Cheng hasn't expressed a desire for progress.

However, Zhao Ruilong refused all of them, citing inconvenience as the reason.

But Du Cheng knew the truth in his heart.

From beginning to end, Zhao Ruilong never treated him as one of his own.

They just treated him as a dog that could do dirty work for the Zhao family.

They didn't even have the qualifications to stand on equal footing with Qi Tongwei.

Even if they wanted to avoid trouble, they could only cower under Qi Tongwei's command.

Why should I?!

While Cheng was struggling with this decision, his subordinate officers came to report:

"Director Cheng, Minister Xia from the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department is here and says he wants to see you."

"What? Minister Xia? It seems to be from Beijing..." Cheng Du's head suddenly felt like it was going to explode. He didn't know why a provincial party committee member would come to see him at this time. Was he here to settle scores?

What do they possess?

How should I deal with this?

I forced myself to calm down. Meeting was a must; there was no reason to refuse.

But Cheng Du also considered another possibility.

If Minister Xia is only here to learn about the 116 incident...

There might be a glimmer of hope for me!

But this opportunity must be seized at all costs.

After calming himself down, Cheng Du instructed the officers to prepare the best conference room and brew the finest tea.

After getting ready, Cheng straightened his police uniform and gazed longingly at his shoulder insignia.

Then, leading all the officers of the branch, they went to the main gate to welcome Minister Xia's car!