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

Chapter 278 Negotiation

Looking at the provincial party committee's announcement regarding the Bai Jingwen case.

The results of the handling of Ou Ming, Wu Tianliang and others, as well as the exoneration of Bai Jingwen and his immediate return to work.

Li Dakang picked up the official document and put it down, then picked it up again.

Finally, he let out a deep sigh.

The price for framing Bai Jingwen this time was too high.

They lost their most loyal deputy, secretary Ou Ming.

And Wu Tianliang, one of their own people planted in the Guangming District.

Two key generals were dealt with, but they still couldn't bring down Bai Jingwen.

After Bai Jingwen returned to his post, he was like a tempered blade, only becoming sharper and more resolute.

By then, it will be difficult to remove this sharp blade.

Li Dakang is now like a soldier who has lost his shelter from the wind and rain, or a soldier who has lost his way in battle.

The remaining people are either incapable of being of great use or have ulterior motives.

Li Dakang was like a commander without troops; he had to rely on himself for everything from now on.

After much deliberation, Li Dakang dialed that number anyway.

After a wait of about ten seconds, the phone rang.

Before the other party could speak, Li Dakang forced a professional smile and respectfully said:

"Young Master Zhou."

"Secretary Dakang? It's rare for you to call me. What's up?" Zhou Wen's tone was calm and distant.

After careful consideration, Li Dakang cautiously said:

"Young Master Zhou, I'd like to ask... could the Bright Peak project be pushed forward so we can complete it as soon as possible...?"

It was as if Zhou Wen had suddenly pressed the mute button; there was no response.

half an hour.

Li Dakang only heard the sound of the microphone being slammed onto the table.

This was immediately followed by Zhou Wen's outburst of profanity towards those around him:

"What are you good for? Why are you forwarding all sorts of calls to me? Don't answer calls from people who don't know any better!"

Li Dakang heard everything clearly on the other end of the phone, but he could only grit his teeth and silently endure it, not daring to say a word.

After Zhou Wen finished cursing, he answered the phone as if nothing had happened and laughed:

"Dakang, I'm sorry, my subordinate was being inconsiderate. I just gave him a dressing down."

Li Dakang hurriedly said:

"It's alright, it's alright."

Zhou Wen paused for a moment, then said:

"Here's the thing, I entrusted the Guangming Peak project entirely to Zhao Lichun. Now that it's in your hands, I'm sure Zhao Lichun has already given you instructions on how to proceed, so I don't think it's necessary for me to say these things again. What do you think?"

"But Young Master Zhou, the higher-ups have their eyes on Guangming Peak, and the province's offensive will be even more intense. I don't have enough resources to hold them off... If we hurry up and push the project forward, we can all live in peace once everything settles down," Li Dakang said as restrained as possible.

"Then I'll be frank with you. If we move forward now, I'll lose at least three billion yuan."

Zhou Wen sneered and said:

"Dakang, are you going to pay me?"

Cold sweat beaded on Li Dakang's forehead, but he still tried his best to persuade him:

"Young Master Zhou, I can find a way to reimburse you for this money through other projects in Jingzhou City, but the Guangming Peak project really can't be delayed any longer..."

Li Dakang hesitated for a moment, but still continued:

"You've made enough money on this project..."

Zhou Wen did not speak.

half an hour.

The phone was abruptly hung up.

Li Dakang understood that the negotiations had failed.

The Guangming Peak project will remain stalled.

Only in this way can the three major families make a continuous stream of money from the project.

Once the project progresses or is even completed.

The money tree is gone.

Zhou Wen would definitely not agree.

But in doing so...

Then I had to find ways to stop the higher authorities and the province from taking any action on the Guangming Peak project.

Now that they have lost an important man, Bai Jingwen is safe and sound.

How much longer can I hold on?

Li Dakang leaned back weakly in his office chair.

In order to boost the GDP of Jingzhou City, he accepted the plan made by Zhao Lichun when he was the provincial party secretary and took charge of the Guangming Peak project.

I thought this would be a project that would allow Jingzhou City and even Handong Province to take off again.

To my surprise, the project turned out to be completely different from what I had imagined from the very beginning.

The three major families are getting involved in the project to make money.

Zhao Lichun appointed Ding Yizhen as the commander-in-chief.

As the municipal party secretary, he could only provide external support and protection, and had no authority to command the Guangmingfeng project.

They could only watch helplessly as a potentially lucrative project brought huge economic benefits to Handong.

Step by step, it became a bottomless pit for the three major families and Zhao Lichun to amass wealth.

Li Dakang felt more exhausted than ever before.

He only wanted to complete the project, and then, with his distinguished titles of economic expert and reform pioneer, gain recognition from his superiors and advance further.

But now.

Under pressure from the three major families, Zhao Lichun gave instructions.

The Guangming Peak project cannot proceed and is stuck at this stagnant pace.

Only in this way can one make money without limit.

Li Dakang felt more lost than ever before.

He himself was a reform fighter who was single-mindedly focused on economic development.

From what point did it begin, as if I had sold my soul to the devil, with no way back?

Is there no choice but to follow them step by step, getting deeper and deeper into trouble?

Maybe.

It happened after a villager died while road construction was underway in Jinshan County.

It all started the night Zhao Lichun called me away for a long talk.

Li Dakang is no longer Li Dakang.

Is this the right or wrong path?

Li Dakang didn't know.

All he knew was that all he could do now was to do everything in his power to delay the Bright Peak project a little longer.

Once they've made enough money, they'll naturally be able to continue.

I can land safely and extricate myself smoothly.

But now, who is available?

Li Dakang thought about it for a long time.

It seems that only Zhao Donglai is available.

but.

Zhao Donglai appears to be respectful and kind, but in reality, he is shrewd and ambitious.

Employing such people is tantamount to raising a tiger to cause future trouble.

But Li Dakang had no other choice.

It evokes a sense of helplessness, reminiscent of the saying, "In Shu, there are no great generals, so Liao Hua is made the vanguard."

After thinking for a moment, he finally got through to Vice Mayor Zhao Donglai's liaison officer.

After notifying the other party to come over.

Li Dakang stood up and looked out the window at the booming Jingzhou City.

He let out a long, drawn-out sigh.

……

Xia Qing at this moment.

He was sitting in the command center of the provincial anti-corruption bureau.

He was completely focused on directing a multinational operation.

Sitting next to him were Qi Tongwei and Chen Hai.

Everyone stared intently at the big screen.

It was late at night over there.

A special task force composed of the Hantong Provincial Procuratorate and the Public Security Bureau.

With the cooperation of the local police.

The arrest and extradition of Ding Yizhen is being prepared.

If this step is completed successfully...

That's equivalent to having nuclear-level evidence.

Therefore, only victory is allowed, and defeat is not permitted.

According to reliable intelligence.

Zhao Ruilong's side has already dispatched assassins.

To take Ding Yizhen's life.

Therefore, this operation also needs to ensure that Ding Yizhen is not killed by the assassins.

The difficulty increases exponentially!

The Handong authorities attach great importance to this.

The command center was completely silent.

Everyone stared silently at the screen.

Zhou Zheng and the others moved closer to the Chinese restaurant where Ding Yizhen was.

Suddenly, a gunshot rang out, piercing the night sky!