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

Chapter 216 Xia Qing's Speculation

Zhong Xiaoai told Zhong Zhengguo about her guess.

Zhong Zhengguo sighed deeply and said:

"That's my guess too. Ryohei was used as a pawn."

Zhong Xiaoai jumped to her feet, her voice rising in urgency:

"No, I'm going to find him and warn him about the seriousness of this matter!"

Zhong Zhengguo initially wanted to stop him, but upon closer reflection, he realized that Hou Liangping's current seclusion meant he was likely plotting something big.

The most important thing, of course, is how to handle the account books.

If Hou Liangping were to do something foolish, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The Zhao family is using all their resources to exact revenge, and even the Zhong family will suffer serious damage.

Chung Cheng-kuo was unwilling to use his resources to deal with Zhao Lichun. He wanted to conserve his energy and compete for a higher stage in the best possible condition, rather than be dragged down by Zhao Lichun and lose his ticket to a higher level.

Therefore, Chung Cheng-kuo tends to approach many matters with the attitude of minimizing major issues and resolving minor ones altogether.

Right now, it would be best if my daughter, Zhong Xiaoai, could go to Handong in person and persuade Hou Liangping to bring back the account books.

If that doesn't work, we can use even tougher methods.

So be it.

Let Xiao Ai give it a try.

Thinking of this, Zhong Zhengguo solemnly instructed;

"Thank you for your trouble. Remember to make sure you explain the pros and cons clearly to Ryohei. If necessary, I can go myself."

Chung Cheng-kuo personally took charge!

Zhong Xiaoai knew that this was her father's way of reassuring her, but also a kind of invisible pressure.

When his father personally went to find Hou Liangping, Hou Liangping could be considered truly abandoned by the Zhong family!

Therefore, I must succeed on this trip.

For the Zhong family, for Hou Liangping, and for their child.

Zhong Xiaoai wiped away her tears and went back to her room to rest.

Only Zhong Zhengguo remained, sitting in the dark living room, lighting another cigarette...

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Meanwhile, in Handong.

Xia Qing is also conducting research on the organization departments of various cities and prefectures.

Firstly, after arriving in Handong, I haven't yet formally visited each organization department or met with comrades on the front lines.

Secondly, we need to understand the situation of each organization department and, incidentally, advance the work of the province.

This stop was the Organization Department of the Yantai Municipal Committee. As a less developed city, Xia Qing's research focused not only on the work of the local organization department but also on the work of the organization departments of the county and district committees of Yantai.

More importantly, in terms of personnel selection, team optimization, and attracting talent, Yantai City will be guided onto a path of economic quality improvement and efficiency enhancement, as well as industrial optimization and transformation.

The saying "Only by developing the economy can we develop a strong workforce" is absolutely true.

At the same time, Xia Qing also visited two universities located in Yantai City, as well as two development zones and three industrial parks that Yantai City is vigorously promoting.

While taking notes, Xia Qing shared some insights from the provincial organization department's optimization of talent introduction policies last year with the organization ministers of Yantai City and various county and district party committees. The information was very informative, and the organization ministers nodded frequently and took careful notes.

Xia Qing concluded by emphasizing that the Organization Department is responsible for selecting cadres on behalf of the Party and the people. It should have a thorough understanding of the actual situation in various regions and consider how to optimize the allocation of leadership teams to the greatest extent possible. At the same time, it should assign outstanding talents and cadres in economic affairs to their respective fields of expertise so that they can shine and contribute, rather than letting them bury their talents by accumulating seniority in unsuitable positions.

In short, the current development trend prioritizes economic development and industrial transformation. Based on this, the organization and personnel departments must give full play to their initiative and demonstrate their responsibility and achievements in the field of "people".

After the research trip concluded, Xia Qing and the research team left by car amidst a farewell ceremony, returning to Jingzhou City.

On the way, Xia Qing received a call from Chen Hai.

During the phone call, Chen Hai reported two things.

First, Hou Liangping has been acting strangely lately. At the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, he stays indoors all the time except when he's at work.

Secondly, there are some suspicious points regarding the recent joint investigation by the Jingzhou Municipal People's Procuratorate and the Jingzhou Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection into the Zhongfu Group.

Xia Qing listened attentively and gave her responses.

First, there's Hou Liangping's matter.

Xia Qing thought that Hou Liangping might have been provoked by something, and there was no need to worry about it for the time being, as long as he didn't get into trouble in Handong.

The second thing greatly interested Xia Qing.

Xia Qing was aware that Zhongfu Group had been reported for problems with its natural gas pipeline project.

It caused quite a stir at the time, but it ended hastily in the end, with a few middle managers taking the blame.

In Xia Qing's view, this was very intriguing.

A very familiar technique.

It seems that someone behind the scenes used the Zhongfu Group as a pretext to stir up trouble, and then quickly brought it to a settlement.

According to Chen Hai, he made a special trip to the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Jingzhou Municipal Procuratorate to review case files in his capacity as the director of the provincial bureau.

The record of the discovery was very brief, only mentioning a few mid-level managers from Zhongfu Group.

The other staff members of the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau remained silent.

I don't want to say much about the Zhongfu Group incident.

Xia Qing analyzed Chen Hai's report in her mind, gradually sketching out the whole picture of the incident, but without evidence, it could not be taken as a conclusion.

Xia Qing's judgment is...

This is a farce orchestrated by Jingzhou authorities in response to someone's wishes, using Zhongfu Group as a pretext.

The effect was to damage the business environment in Handong and investors' confidence in Handong.

So, of the three giants currently looming over Handong, who is more likely to have done all this?

First, we can rule out the Ni family.

Ni's son-in-law, Sha Ruijin, is the provincial party secretary in Handong and has just returned to his post. This incident at this time will only harm Sha Ruijin and bring him no benefit. Old Master Ni would not do something that would backfire.

The Chung family?

Also unlikely.

This family has been operating behind the scenes for years, trying to gain the greatest benefit at the lowest cost.

The Chung family's style is to at most send out a few agents to achieve their goals.

It's impossible to get them to step into the spotlight themselves.

Then the answer is obvious.

Zhao Lichun.

On the one hand, doing such a thing can damage the prestige of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and the provincial government, and it can easily tarnish Sha Ruijin's political achievements.

At the same time, given Zhao Lichun's deep roots in Handong over the years, it wouldn't be difficult for him to orchestrate a self-destruction by Zhongfu Group.

From this, Xia Qing can draw two conclusions.

First, Zhao Lichun encountered a problem that he couldn't resolve and had to achieve a certain goal by remotely controlling Zhongfu Group.

Judging from the swift resolution of the case and the restoration of confidence among businesses and investors, his objective has likely been achieved.

Secondly, it's not enough for only Zhongfu Group to respond; that would be nothing more than a solo performance.

It requires a response from the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee or the Municipal Government; only by putting on a show together will it be effective.

So, at the Jingzhou level...

Hidden within is a secret plot that Zhao Lichun has kept buried for many years.

It's also a document that Zhao Lichun can access whenever he needs it...

Our trump card!