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Sun Liancheng's expression turned strange upon hearing this.
Would Li Dakang recommend you?
What kind of international joke is this? I know you well enough to know you perfectly well; you, Li Dakang, are a non-stick pan.
I served as district head under you for fifteen years. I watched helplessly as Ding Yizhen sidelined me.
Does Li Dakang really not know that Ding Yizhen is making a fortune under his name?
That's absolutely impossible; they're just turning a blind eye.
Sun Liancheng sneered inwardly, but kept a straight face: "Thank you very much, Secretary Li. I hope you will take good care of me in the future."
Li Dakang patted Sun Liancheng on the shoulder, looking like an older brother: "Liancheng, we'll be colleagues from now on, so it's only right that we look after each other. But you have to understand, the current situation is very unfavorable for us."
Sun Liancheng feigned ignorance: "Oh? Why do you say that, Secretary Li?"
Li Dakang sighed: "You know about Ding Yizhen's matter, right? Now Lin Yunfei is pressing us hard, and we need to find a way to deal with it."
Sun Liancheng cursed inwardly, thinking that Li Dakang was really cunning and trying to drag him into this mess. But on the surface, he remained calm and said, "Secretary Li, I am new here and don't know much about things. Please give me your guidance."
Li Dakang nodded in satisfaction: "Good, Liancheng, you're a smart man. I believe you know what to do. Here's what you do: first, go and find out about Ding Yizhen's situation, and see if there's any way to salvage the situation."
Sun Liancheng sneered inwardly, thinking that Li Dakang really wanted to use him.
"Okay, Secretary Li, I'll take care of it right away."
After saying this, Sun Liancheng turned and left the office. He knew in his heart that although he had been promoted, he was just a minor player in this political struggle.
A single misstep could result in utter destruction.
He must be careful to protect himself in this struggle.
Sun Liancheng left the municipal party committee office building and got into his Audi A4. He asked his driver to take him to the Guangming District government.
On the way, Sun Liancheng made a phone call.
"Yunfei, you need to be careful. Li Dakang just came to my office, trying to use me against you."
Sun Liancheng made this call mainly to tip off others and demonstrate his loyalty.
On the other end of the phone, Lin Yunfei's voice carried a hint of gratitude: "Liancheng, thank you. I know you're not in a good situation right now, but as long as you're on my side, I will never treat you unfairly."
Sun Liancheng gave a wry smile: "Yunfei, you're too kind. In this struggle, none of us can remain unscathed."
Lin Yunfei was silent for a moment, then said, "Lian Cheng, you're right. But as long as we are united, we will definitely be able to defeat Li Dakang and his men."
Sun Liancheng nodded. Although Lin Yunfei couldn't see him, he still made the gesture as if to show his agreement: "Yunfei, don't worry. I know what to do. I will do my best to support you."
After hanging up the phone, Sun Liancheng leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.
He knew in his heart that this political struggle left him no room for retreat or hesitation.
He must stand firmly on Lin Yunfei's side in order to protect himself in this struggle, or even advance further.
The car slowly drove into the gate of the Guangming District Government. Sun Liancheng opened his eyes, a resolute glint in them.
22. Join forces with Wu Xiongfei, the mayor of Jingzhou.
22. Join forces with Wu Xiongfei, the mayor of Jingzhou.
Office of the Executive Deputy District Mayor, Guangming District Government Building.
Lin Yunfei, wearing a white shirt and holding a phone, asked, "Boss Cai, are the clothes ready?"
Cai Chenggong's voice sounded somewhat impatient: "Boss Zhao. I'm not in Jingzhou right now. I've come to Beijing to see my childhood friend, Hou Liangping."
"Hou Liangping?"
"Mr. Cai, I think I've heard this name before." Lin Yunfei feigned a puzzled expression.
Tsai Cheng-cheng proudly boasted, "My childhood friend is the director of the Investigation Division of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate."
Lin Yunfei's face revealed a mocking smile: "I heard that a new chief prosecutor, also named Hou Liangping, has been parachuted into the Dongping City Procuratorate."
Cai Chenggong: "???"
"No, Dongping? Which Dongping City?" Cai Chenggong didn't react for a moment.
Lin Yunfei said with a serious expression, "I heard it from a friend who runs an aquatic products business in Dongping City."
"Dongping City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jingzhou City."
Upon hearing this, Cai Chenggong was stunned. His expression changed drastically: "Boss Zhao, let's not talk about that anymore, I have to go now."
Cai Chenggong quickly hung up the phone and found Hou Liangping's number in his contacts: "Monkey. It's me, Baozi."
Hou Liangping said dismissively, "Steamed buns? Which steamed buns? I don't sell steamed buns."
Cai Chenggong immediately became anxious: "I am Cai Chenggong. Hou Liangping, your childhood friend."
"Don't tell me you've forgotten me. When we were kids, we used to go out and steal bird eggs together."
Hou Liangping's voice suddenly turned serious: "Oh, I remember now. Baozi, what happened? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Cai Chenggong said nervously, "Monkey, I just received a call saying that a new chief prosecutor has arrived at the Dongping City Procuratorate, also named Hou Liangping."
Hou Liangping frowned, quite surprised: "Really? How did you know?"
Cai Chenggong snapped out of his daze and exclaimed in surprise, "Monkey. You're really no longer with the Supreme People's Procuratorate."
Hou Liangping's expression was serious. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "That's right. I am now the Chief Prosecutor of Dongping City. I am no longer in the capital."
He never expected that even his childhood friend Cai Chenggong would get the news.
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District government building.
Office of the Executive Deputy District Mayor.
"Yunfei, I'm so sorry to bother you."
Sun Liancheng walked in and waved for his secretary to leave.
Lin Yunfei stood up and personally poured Sun Liancheng a glass of cool boiled water.
“Secretary Sun, I know you are a good official who is willing to do things for the people.”
"If I hadn't lacked powerful connections, I wouldn't be in the position of district head. I've wasted twenty years."
Sun Liancheng stood up and took it with both hands: "Yunfei, are you mocking me?"
“I know that you gave me the position of deputy secretary of the municipal party committee.”
"I have expressed my gratitude in my heart."
"I am deeply grateful to Sun Liancheng. If there is anything I can do to help you in the future, I will do my best to assist you."
Sun Liancheng held the water glass solemnly.
Lin Yunfei nodded slightly, his voice steady and powerful: "There really is something."
"I want to sideline Ding Yizhen."
"The position of district head is now vacant, and the executive deputy district head, Dong Guohua, has also been arrested. The director of the Land and Resources Bureau has also been arrested for embezzlement."
“You can go to Mayor Wu, because he’s one of Uncle Liu’s men,” Lin Yunfei said slowly, his words seemingly unremarkable.
Wu Xiongfei, the mayor of Jingzhou, was the former chief secretary to Governor Liu.
“You are the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, and Mayor Wu is also a deputy secretary.”
"The two of you should join forces to convene a meeting of the municipal party committee's three-person task force and promote me to the position of secretary of the Guangming District Party Committee."
The so-called municipal party committee three-person group consists of the municipal party secretary, the mayor, and the deputy municipal party secretary.
Within the Chinese system, important matters are addressed in small meetings, while minor matters are addressed in large meetings.
Sun Liancheng's eyes lit up immediately: "Great!"
"As long as Mayor Wu is willing to help, we can stand on equal footing with Li Dakang."
Sun Liancheng suddenly realized that Mayor Wu was Governor Liu's chief secretary.
Lin Yunfei: "If Li Dakang strongly opposes it, he could even veto it."
“Then you can step back and let me serve as the district head of Guangming District and a member of the district party committee standing committee.”
"I'm calling Mayor Wu now."
Sun Liancheng nodded hurriedly, his face showing anticipation: "Okay, okay, Yunfei, hurry up and fight. As long as Li Dakang knows how powerful we are, I'm willing to do anything."
Lin Yunfei picked up his phone and dialed Wu Xiongfei's number. On the other end of the line, Wu Xiongfei's voice was steady and strong: "Hello, Comrade Yunfei, what can I do for you?"
Lin Yunfei smiled and said, "Mayor Wu, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. I think I'm capable of taking on the role of Party Secretary of Guangming District."
Wu Xiongfei remained silent for a while, seemingly deep in thought. After a short while, he said, "Yunfei, this position isn't easy to hold. However, since you have this idea, I can discuss it with Li Dakang. We can convene a three-person meeting of the Municipal Party Committee to see everyone's opinions."
Lin Yunfei was overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you, Mayor Wu. I believe that as long as you are willing to help, we will definitely succeed."
"Of course, Mayor Wu. Sun Liancheng is one of my men."
“Sun Liancheng? Sun Liancheng, the deputy secretary of the municipal party committee.” Wu Xiongfei’s eyes lit up immediately.
Wu Xiongfei smiled, his words perfectly measured: "Yunfei, you're too kind. We're all doing this for the good of the people. I'll do my best to do anything that benefits them."
Lin Yunfei put down the phone and looked at Sun Liancheng, saying, "Liancheng, Mayor Wu has agreed. We just need to wait for his message before we can take action."
Sun Liancheng stood up excitedly and grasped Lin Yunfei's hand tightly: "Yunfei, thank you so much. I'll do anything you ask as long as we can defeat Li Dakang."
Lin Yunfei smiled and patted Sun Liancheng on the shoulder: "Liancheng, you're too kind. As long as we all work together, we'll definitely succeed."
23. At the three-person group meeting of the municipal party committee, Li Dakang vetoed the resolution.
23. At the three-person group meeting of the municipal party committee, Li Dakang vetoed the resolution.
Meanwhile, Zhong Xiaoai, the eldest daughter of the Zhong family, had already arrived in Jingzhou City, Handong Province, by plane.
She did not go to Dongping City to see Hou Liangping immediately.
Instead, he sat in the VIP waiting room at Handong Airport and dialed the number of Ji Changming, the chief prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate.
"Hey, Lao Ji, I'm in Handong now. Come pick me up yourself."