In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

The call was connected after about ten seconds.

"Feed Chen Luo."

"It's me, Mr. Xu. Are you available now?"

"Yes, I'm in the office now, it's convenient."

"Well, Mr. Xu, the Director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong just woke up and told me some news. You said the situation in Tazhai is complicated, and I felt that this news might be very important."

"You speak, I'm listening."

"Before Lin Yaodong died, he told Qi Tongwei that there was something they wanted under the ancestral tablets in the Lin Clan Ancestral Hall in Tazhai Village."

Just this one sentence.

"I understand, your caution is necessary."

Based on the investigation report from Minister Wang, it is highly likely that certain high-ranking officials in China are involved. However, there is no direct evidence, and speculation cannot be taken as proof.

I will inform Minister Wang to send a trusted comrade to Tazhai Village. You don't need to worry about anything else; your task is to make Lüzhou a successful industrial brand!

"I understand, Mr. Xu!"

"I understand. By the way, I heard that Zhong Zhengguo's daughter, Zhong Xiaoai, has been transferred to your Handong?"

Even though he was the deputy secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission, some people act recklessly and arbitrarily, achieving nothing but advancing one step at a time in just a few years.

But they go to great lengths to obstruct cadres who have made meritorious contributions in local areas. I think the National Development and Reform Commission should just be headed by Zhong Yue.

Chen Luo found it difficult to respond to this.

"Oh, by the way, let me tell you something else. Your senior won't have the chance to directly take the top position in the Organization Department of the Central Committee when the leadership is reshuffled next year. He's 59 years old and can't afford to waste a few more years. If Zhong Zhengguo is transferred, your senior might be able to take over the heavy responsibility of the National Development and Reform Commission."

This news is a little tricky.

"By the way, I heard they've been targeting Zhao Lichun lately? Two tigers can't share one mountain. Zhao Lichun is just a deputy assistant commissioner. I really don't know what they're after. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered. Aren't they afraid of hurting each other by pushing someone to their death?"

"Ahem, Elder Xu, what if the two tigers really do end up fighting each other to the death?"

"Hahaha, that's awesome! If you win, you'll be badly injured and slink away. If you kill him, even better, we'll start the feast! You think you don't understand what a gluttonous banquet is?"

"I understand, I understand, shall I give it a try?"

"Don't mess around. Your task is to develop Luzhou. Of course, it's okay to stir up trouble a bit while protecting yourself. Oh dear, I heard that Zhao Lichun treats his son Zhao Ruilong like a treasure, giving him whatever he wants. And Director Zhong only has one daughter, Zhong Xiaoai..."

Some things need to be left unsaid, and Chen Luo understood that, as did Old Xu.

"That's all for now, I'm hanging up. You should make the most of your opportunity."

Only after Old Xu hung up the phone did Chen Luo exhale a deep breath, his eyes flickering with light. On the chessboard of Handong, it was time for him to make his move.

Back in his office at the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Chen Luo processed and signed the important documents from the past week.

Meanwhile, in Dongshan, a group of state security personnel arrived directly at the Lin Clan Ancestral Hall without revealing any prior information, and eventually took some items away from under the ancestral tablets.

It was 6:30 PM when Chen Luo finally got off work and went home. There were a lot of backlogged documents, but with Huang Ming's help, Chen Luo only needed to come in for a few hours every Friday to finish his work.

Back home, the two little ones immediately clung to him, since Chen Luo had been mostly in Luzhou and hadn't seen them for almost a week.

"Dad, shall we go out to eat?"

Chen Zhengxi looked at Chen Luo with a gleam in his eyes, while Chen Zhengshu, though more restrained, couldn't hide the anticipation in his eyes either.

"Okay, let's call Mom and go out to eat!"

"Yay! I want to eat hot pot!"

Amidst the commotion, the family drove out of the provincial party committee building and headed straight for the nearest shopping mall, Wanda Plaza.

It was almost 7 p.m. when they arrived at the mall. Chen Luo and Zhang Nian, each holding one of their children's hands, were about to enter the mall when a familiar voice came from behind them.

"Secretary Chen!"

Turning around, Chen Luo saw that the people who came were Liu Mingyu and Lu Yike, as well as Lin Huahua, whom Chen Luo considered insignificant and Liu Mingyu considered a third wheel.

"We just got off work and we meet again." Chen Luo's tone was very gentle.

As they were talking, Lin Huahua stepped forward and started joking with Chen Zhengxi.

"Yes, it's Friday, so we were planning to go out for hot pot. Secretary Chen, are you and General Manager Zhang?"

"What a coincidence! Our family is also here for hot pot. Want to join us?"

Chen Luo was just being polite, but before the adults could even refuse, the child agreed first.

"Okay, okay, Sister Huahua, let's have hot pot together!"

Since things have come to this point, Chen Luo has no choice but to let Chen Zhengxi have her way.

The group went directly to a Sichuan hot pot restaurant in the mall and sat down at a large table. There were five adults and two children, and the table was just full.

"Yike, Mingyu, have you two made up your minds?"

Zhang Nian was the one who questioned the two.

"Ahem, Mr. Zhang, you mean...?"

"Hey, don't play dumb. When are you two getting married? Our whole family is waiting to attend your wedding."

Lu Yike blushed visibly. At this moment, Liu Mingyu, who was standing next to her, grabbed Lu Yike's small hand and said, "Secretary Chen, President Zhang, we plan to get our marriage certificate next month."

Lu Yike did not refute, and Lin Huahua and Chen Zhengxi, who were standing to the side, smiled brightly at the scene.

"Lin Huahua".

"Here! Secretary Chen, please give your orders."

Lin Huahua's smile vanished instantly upon being suddenly called out.

"Your aunt asked me the other day, saying that since I introduced Mingyu to Director Lu, when can I introduce you to a promising young man? Do you need one?"

"what?"

Lin Huahua was a little confused.

"It seems you have no desire to improve."

"No, no, no, Secretary Chen, I need it!"

The little incident made Lu Yike feel less shy instantly. They stopped talking about work and just chatted casually. They were all from the same generation, so the generation gap was small and they got along quite well.

In no time at all, all the dishes were served.

It must be said that there are advantages to having Lu Yike and the other two together, such as Lu Yike sitting next to Chen Zhengshu now.

Lin Huahua sat next to Chen Zhengxi, and the two of them kept putting food on the little guy's plate, while Chen Luo and Zhang Nian, the couple, were able to relax.

While I was eating, a familiar figure walked into the store again.

This time, Zhong Xiaoai and Hou Liangping came.

After finally being released, Hou Liangping went home and took a nap. Then, Zhong Xiaoai took him out for a meal to get rid of the bad luck.

What a coincidence that it was the same hot pot restaurant.

As soon as she entered, Zhong Xiaoai saw Chen Luo. She didn't recognize the others, but those who could sit and eat with Chen Luo must be of high status.

Hou Liangping was still a little dazed, clearly not fully recovered, and didn't notice anything amiss.

She plopped down in the dining chair, and at that point, it would be futile for Zhong Xiaoai to try and leave.