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

Chapter 260 Misunderstanding

At the same time.

Tian Guofu hurriedly found Sha Ruijin and reported Bai Jingwen's situation.

After listening to Tian Guofu's report, Sha Ruijin did not think the matter was that serious.

However, it's never good for someone you sent out to get drunk in public.

If someone uses this to their advantage, I will also be in a very passive position.

Tian Guofu then added that the Guangming District Public Security Bureau had blocked traffic near the reception.

This action by Guangming District has sparked much speculation.

Sha Ruijin made a decisive move, instructing Tian Guofu to summon Cheng Zhaohui, the newly appointed Executive Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau, along with several plainclothes officers, to go to the banquet to investigate.

Before this.

Sha Ruijin said meaningfully:

"Speaking of which, Secretary Guofu is truly incredibly influential; he even knows everything that's happening in Guangming District..."

Tian Guofu quickly explained that his old friends were at the party and he was worried that Bai Jingwen might get drunk and break the rules, so he told them about it.

Sha Ruijin snorted coldly, then changed into his outdoor clothes and asked Tian Guofu to call Cheng Zhaohui to set off.

Under the cover of night, Sha Ruijin rode in one car, Tian Guofu and Cheng Zhaohui rode in another car, and plainclothes officers also drove behind them. After meeting up at the provincial party committee compound, they headed towards Guangming District.

Upon reaching their destination, police cars and checkpoints blocked Sha Ruijin and his group's path.

Police officers from the Guangming District Public Security Bureau signaled the vehicle to turn back and prohibited it from proceeding further.

Sha Ruijin's driver popped his head out and laughed:

"Young man, this is an official vehicle. Please do me a favor."

"Official business my ass! The higher-ups said no one is allowed to enter tonight!" the police officer from Guangming District said firmly.

Seeing this, Sha Ruijin remained silent, simply rolling down the car window and staring at the police officer with a gloomy face.

Cheng Zhaohui, in the other car, immediately gave the order. Plainclothes officers quickly got out of their vehicle, surrounded the police officer, showed their badges, and said:

"Look carefully, we're from the provincial department! Release them immediately! If you delay the case, you'll be held responsible!"

The police officers in Guangming District were on high alert. He didn't want to take the blame, so he swallowed hard and obediently made way for them.

Three cars sped past, heading straight for the party.

Upon arriving at their destination, Sha Ruijin and the others saw Li Dakang carrying Bai Jingwen and placing him on a vehicle.

"Li Dakang, what's going on!"

Sha Ruijin got out of the car and angrily rebuked him. Li Dakang quickly turned around, saw it was Sha Ruijin, and forced a smile, saying:

"Secretary Sha, why did you come in person..."

"If I hadn't come in person, who knows what would have happened to Jingwen tonight!" Sha Ruijin pushed everyone aside and rushed to Bai Jingwen's side.

Upon closer inspection, Bai Jingwen reeked of alcohol, was unconscious, and slumped in the back seat of the car, snoring.

Sha Ruijin was furious and turned to ask Li Dakang:

"Comrade Dakang, please give me an explanation. Why did you bring Secretary Bai to such a banquet and get him so drunk? This is such a bad influence!"

Before Li Dakang could speak, a cadre next to him interjected:

"Secretary Sha, this can't be blamed on Secretary Dakang. Tonight's reception invited all the investors of the Guangming Peak project, and Secretary Bai should have attended. The fact that he's drunk like this just shows that he's integrated very well."

Another cadre echoed:

"Yes, Ding Yizhen usually hosts these kinds of parties. Today, Secretary Dakang is attending in person to introduce Secretary Bai to the investors so that it will be easier for him to take over the Guangming Peak project in the future."

Sha Ruijin was taken aback, and said with a hint of disbelief:

"Is this really true?"

"You don't manage the economy, so you naturally don't understand the difficulties we face in doing so..." the cadre muttered under his breath.

"That's enough!"

Li Dakang suddenly shouted:

"How dare you speak like that? Get out of the way!"

The official obediently stood to the side.

Immediately afterwards, Li Dakang rubbed his hands together and said with utmost sincerity:

"Secretary Sha, I want to apologize to you. What happened today was due to my lack of consideration. My original intention was to let Secretary Jingwen get to know each investor and the comrades in the important departments of the Guangming Peak project first, and then assign him some projects that could be completed quickly to achieve results, and finally hand over the overall command of the Guangming Peak project to him. In this way, Secretary Jingwen's position in our Guangming District will be very stable."

Li Dakang's words left Sha Ruijin speechless.

He never imagined that Li Dakang was actually thinking of Bai Jingwen's best interests, even paving the way for him.

So much so that Sha Ruijin felt he was making a mountain out of a molehill.

Tian Guofu sensed something was amiss. In his view, the Guangmingfeng project was related to Zhao Lichun and would sooner or later become a key target of investigation by higher authorities.

Handing the Guangming Peak project over to Bai Jingwen is like pushing someone into a fire pit.

But Tian Guofu did not intend to point this out.

Firstly, Tian Guofu did not want to reveal his knowledge of the Guangmingfeng project in front of Li Dakang.

Secondly, I had previously advised Sha Ruijin not to send Bai Jingwen to the Guangming District. But Sha Ruijin was stubborn and refused to listen to my advice. Since that's the case, there's no need for me to be the annoying good guy.

Tian Guofu remained silent and simply watched.

Seeing this, Sha Ruijin sighed and said:

"So where do you plan to send Secretary Jingwen?"

Just as Li Dakang was about to answer, his phone suddenly rang.

With Sha Ruijin's permission, Li Dakang answered the call on speakerphone:

"Secretary Li, our medical team has arrived at Secretary Bai's dormitory. When will Secretary Bai return? Please rest assured, we will ensure that Secretary Bai's health is not compromised in the slightest."

Li Dakang quickly replied:

"Okay, Secretary Bai will be back soon. Please wait a little longer."

After Li Dakang finished speaking, he hung up the phone and looked at Sha Ruijin with a sincere expression.

Sha Ruijin finally couldn't stand up any longer.

Not to mention that Li Dakang paved the way for Bai Jingwen, specially bringing him here to become familiar with the area and integrate into the Guangming District.

Since Li Dakang had even arranged medical staff for Bai Jingwen, Sha Ruijin had no reason to doubt him anymore.

Sha Ruijin grasped Li Dakang's hands with both of his and said with shame:

"I'm sorry, Comrade Dakang, as you know, Jingwen is someone I personally mentored. Regarding his affairs, I might..."

"Secretary Sha, I understand." Li Dakang placed his other hand on Sha Ruijin's hand and said with emotion:

"To be honest, what I envy most about Jingwen is that he became your secretary. With a good leader like you, Jingwen has been able to get to where he is today. We should all learn from you."

Sha Ruijin was very pleased and smiled as he said to everyone:

"Alright, that's all for tonight, we're leaving now. Dakang, sorry to have bothered you!"

"Not at all, Secretary Sha, you're welcome to come anytime!" Li Dakang replied with a smile.

Before getting into the car, Sha Ruijin glared fiercely at Tian Guofu, urged the driver, and fled the scene as if he were escaping.

Tian Guofu and Cheng Zhaohui also got into the car and left Guangming District.

As Li Dakang watched Sha Ruijin and the others leave, his smile gradually faded.

He glanced at Bai Jingwen, who was fast asleep in the car, and waved his hand, saying:

"Let's take Secretary Bai back to his dormitory."