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

Chapter 97 Xia Qing's Guidance

After Old Master Ni finished giving his instructions, Sha Ruijin quickly stepped forward, smiling obsequiously, and said:

"Dad, I understand your good intentions. Don't worry, I'll handle things well in Handong."

Grandpa Ni picked up his pen without comment, and was about to continue painting when he suddenly remembered something and asked:

"By the way, that girl Ni Hua...didn't say anything to you, did she?"

Sha Ruijin was taken aback and asked:

"Dad, what do you mean?"

"This child has been thinking about investing and doing business lately, but she's not cut out for it." Old Master Ni sighed helplessly, then said seriously to Sha Ruijin:

"If she discusses this kind of thing with you, help me scold her awake! If she's really bored, I can arrange a few small businesses for her to play around with, but don't even think about big projects with her capabilities! Remember my words!"

Sha Ruijin suddenly thought of the eco-resort that Ni Hua had mentioned.

He began to have doubts.

This project shouldn't be considered Ni Hua's investment or business venture, right?

She simply introduced her best friend's husband to the development business. After all, he's in the real estate business, so he must know what he's doing.

Besides, I've studied it carefully, and the Crescent Lake area is indeed quite suitable for building an eco-resort.

Well, it must be that Ni Hua upset the old man.

Let's not ask about the eco-resort for now.

Once everything settles down, Mr. Ni and his family will be shocked to discover that I, Sha Ruijin, am also quite adept at managing the economy!

Having thought all this through, Sha Ruijin said decisively:

"Don't worry, Dad. Ni Hua is having a comfortable time at the bank. She has a high salary, little work, and even travels around with her best friends. If anything happens, I'll keep an eye on her."

Grandpa Ni then nodded and waved his hand, saying:

"Alright, you can set off immediately and return to Handong. The province can't be without the Party Secretary overseeing things. Remember what I just said!"

Sha Ruijin said impatiently:

"Don't worry, I understand."

After saying this, he bowed and left the room.

Seeing Sha Ruijin's absent-minded attitude, Old Master Ni sighed and put his pen aside.

After Sha Ruijin left the capital and returned to Handong.

We must immediately convene a democratic life meeting.

But at this meeting, he didn't really want everyone to engage in criticism and self-criticism in a harmonious atmosphere.

What he wanted was real, hard-fought combat.

Only in this way can we regain control of the overall situation.

So, Sha Ruijin called his secretary, Bai, and asked him to make a phone call.

……

At the same time, after receiving the arrangement to speak as a representative and conduct self-criticism.

Gao Yuliang paced back and forth in the room, holding the manuscript that had been revised more than a dozen times.

With his extremely keen political sense, he couldn't be unaware of Sha Ruijin's intention in holding the democratic life meeting at this juncture.

The anti-corruption work under Sha Ruijin's command is progressing.

Xia Qing has already led Qi Tongwei to achieve results.

The next step presents Qi Tongwei with his best opportunity to advance further.

Gao Yuliang knew that Sha Ruijin could also guess this step, so the democratic life meeting was a countermeasure that Sha Ruijin had taken in advance.

At the meeting, Qi Tongwei's personnel issues will definitely be tied to him, and used as a breakthrough point for criticizing him.

At that time, all sorts of problems, such as mourning at graves, abuse of power, and nepotism, will be brought to the forefront.

As the deputy secretary in charge of political and legal affairs, he also had a teacher-student relationship with Qi Tongwei.

If they really get targeted, it's just a mistake of oversight, and all they have to do is write a self-criticism.

But Gao Yuliang could not admit these things.

Once any point regarding Qi Tongwei's issue is agreed upon at the meeting.

Qi Tongwei's chances of being promoted to vice-provincial level will fall through again.

How can we avoid this situation?

Or will Qi Tongwei not be mentioned at all during the meeting?

If we don't bring it up, others will bring it up on their own initiative at Sha Ruijin's behest.

In this light, my self-criticism statement seems...

We must be extremely cautious.

Gao Yuliang felt a surge of irritation; this was the first time he had felt so anxious and uneasy before an upcoming political confrontation.

In the past, he always remained calm and composed, like a fisherman sitting on a calm plate.

But this time is different.

This may be Qi Tongwei's last chance to be promoted to vice-provincial level.

I must proceed cautiously, seize every possible opportunity, and pass the test at the democratic life meeting.

Otherwise, both he and Qi Tongwei would be trapped in place, unable to move.

Gao Yuliang glanced at the calendar.

It will still be some time before the food court is demolished and the eco-resort project is officially launched.

Before this, the time bomb that Zhao Ruilong had planted was no longer going to work.

This time, I can only rely on myself.

Facing Sha Ruijin and his Sha family gang head-on.

Gao Yuliang lit a cigarette.

This is a habit of his that is unknown to outsiders, whenever he is restless or unable to understand something.

He would lock himself in his house and smoke one cigarette after another.

This will help him calm down temporarily.

Just now.

The doorbell rang.

Gao Yuliang walked to the door somewhat dejectedly and looked through the peephole.

Then, joy appeared on his face, and he quickly opened the door.

Xia Qing was outside the door.

"Secretary Yuliang, you smoke too?"

Xia Qing covered her nose as she walked into the house, and Gao Yuliang said apologetically:

"Just a quick habit, wait a moment, I'll open a window."

Gao Yuliang opened the window, and Xia Qing felt a little better.

After a moment of silence, Xia Qing spoke:

"Secretary Yuliang, how's your speech for the democratic life meeting coming along?"

Gao Yuliang handed the manuscript to Xia Qing and said:

"I'm still considering what questions to raise. Currently, I'm using the approval process for the food court from back then as the main example."

Xia Qing read the manuscript over and over again, shook her head, and said:

"Secretary Yuliang, I suggest you write down Qi Tongwei's problems. List more of his minor shortcomings, and then summarize it as your failure as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission to provide supervision and guidance."

Gao Yuliang asked, somewhat puzzled:

"Xia Qing, isn't this inappropriate? You just suggested to Secretary Sha that Qi Tongwei be promoted to vice-governor, and I'm bringing up his problems at the democratic life meeting? Wouldn't that be..."

"Secretary Yuliang, you really do lose your composure when it comes to Qi Tongwei," Xia Qing said with a smile.

"Secretary Sha didn't directly state his opinion, but instead requested a democratic life meeting, which is a rejection. Although it's a rejection, the chances are still very high. In my opinion, whether you bring it up or not, someone will bring it up at the meeting, and they will specifically focus on Qi Tongwei's fundamental issues. Rather than that, it's better for you to take the initiative to bring it up and preemptively define the nature of Qi Tongwei's problems, thus preventing them from using the issue to complicate a simple matter."

Listening to Xia Qing's analysis, Gao Yuliang gradually regained his composure and said:

"You mean, I can pick a few issues to bring to the stage, and the decision on the importance or significance of those issues is entirely up to me. If they want to attack Qi Tongwei, I can also steer the conversation back to these controllable issues, thereby maintaining the initiative?"

Xia Qing nodded:

"This is indeed the most suitable approach."

Gao Yuliang suddenly understood. He realized that Xia Qing was right. He always lost his composure when it came to Qi Tongwei.

Ultimately, it's because we're taking too much care of this student.

Now, thanks to Xia Qing's guidance...

Gao Yuliang was now fully confident that he could face the gunfire and push Qi Tongwei to the crucial step.

Furthermore, Xia Qing's arrival at this time is itself a strong signal.

Hold democratic life meetings with confidence.

I, Xia Qing, have your back!

Gao Yuliang knew that things had come to this point.

He was no longer the lonely man without any backing or help after Zhao Lichun left.

He wanted to make Sha Ruijin and the Sha family understand that Gao Yuliang was someone who devoted himself wholeheartedly to using political wisdom and the art of language.

How terrifying would that be!