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

Chapter 131 Grand Stage

At the same time that Hou Liangping was released from the Discipline Inspection Commission.

Gao Yuliang then received the message.

Of course, the direction of the anti-corruption bureau's investigation had already reached Gao Yuliang's ears through certain channels.

Just as Gao Yuliang was working, Xiao Gangyu walked directly into Gao Yuliang's office and said apologetically:

"Secretary Yuliang, I'm sorry... Tian Guofu's investigation was too fast."

Gao Yuliang smiled and gestured for his secretary to close the door, then poured Xiao Gangyu a cup of tea and said:

"It's alright. We've already dragged Hou Liangping out for more than half a month, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau has changed its investigation direction. In a sense, it can be considered a success."

Then, he added:

"You did a good job this time. I will try to get you recognized as an advanced worker in the name of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission."

After saying that, Gao Yuliang signaled to Xiao Gangyu that he could leave.

Xiao Gangyu simply sat in his original spot, drinking tea without moving.

Gao Yuliang knew exactly what Xiao Gangyu was thinking, and said:

"What, not enough? You need to know that you're not qualified to take the next step yet."

Xiao Gangyu quickly stood up, forcing a smile, and said:

"Secretary Yuliang, you've misunderstood me! I brought you something, and I'm still figuring out how to give it to you so you'll accept it."

As he spoke, Xiao Gangyu opened his briefcase, took out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, placed it on Gao Yuliang's office desk, and looked at Gao Yuliang with anticipation.

Gao Yuliang smiled faintly and pointed to the spray-printed text on the Zhonghua cigarette pack, saying:

"Hey, Corundum, smoke less. And it's best not to smoke expired cigarettes."

Xiao Gangyu was taken aback and quickly stepped forward.

When he saw the production date printed on the cigarette packaging, an embarrassment immediately appeared on his face.

He grabbed the pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, stuffed it back into his briefcase, and said with a forced laugh, "..."

"Secretary Yuliang is right, I won't smoke anymore. Well, I'll be going now..."

"Go ahead," Gao Yuliang said with a half-smile.

Xiao Gangyu walked through the Political and Legal Affairs Commission's office building, carrying a briefcase with a cigarette butt sticking out. He grew angrier and angrier, and slapped himself in the face.

Damn it, giving an expired gift, I've completely lost face!

Along the way, cadres from the Political and Legal Affairs Commission would pass by from time to time, each glancing at the Zhonghua cigarettes peeking out of Xiao Gangyu's briefcase before revealing a meaningful smile.

Just as the fifth person did this, Xiao Gangyu could no longer hold back and angrily rebuked:

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen someone smoke a carton of Zhonghua cigarettes a day?"

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After seeing Xiao Gangyu off, Gao Yuliang took a deep sip of tea.

Liu Xinjian has been spared for the time being, and the Anti-Corruption Bureau has changed its investigation direction.

Therefore, Liu Xinjian will not speak up in the short term.

Unless he directly says something, it will always take the Anti-Corruption Bureau time to investigate other matters.

After a moment's thought, Gao Yuliang used his personal cell phone to call Zhao Ruilong.

On the other end, Zhao Ruilong, sounding somewhat exhausted from a fierce battle, said:

"Secretary Yuliang?"

"Ruilong, let me give you a heads-up," Gao Yuliang said.

"Hou Liangping has been released from the Discipline Inspection Commission; he's fine. Of course, Tian Guofu also let him take leave before next year's Spring Festival, probably because he's worried about him getting into trouble again."

Zhao Ruilong breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that Hou Liangping would not be returning to work for nearly a month, and then asked:

"My subordinates reported to me that Chen Hai, along with the anti-corruption bureau, is investigating the special funds that the oil and gas group transferred to the Shanshui group? Secretary Yuliang, if they continue this investigation, they will also get into trouble."

"Then let him get into trouble. I've said it before, Liu Xinjian deserves what he got, and the oil and gas group should be reformed," Gao Yuliang said calmly.

Zhao Ruilong felt completely overwhelmed by Gao Yuliang's statement.

What exactly is Gao Yuliang trying to do?

Is it on my side or not?

"Secretary Yuliang, sometimes I really don't understand, are you helping me or harming me...?"

Zhao Ruilong said helplessly.

"Ruilong, let me correct you."

Gao Yuliang said unhurriedly:

"I never take sides. If you feel that I'm on your side at times, it means that our interests are temporarily aligned. If not, you should understand."

"Alright, alright, I give up, Professor." Zhao Ruilong surrendered, saying:

"Let's make this clear first. They're conducting an audit, so I'll definitely have to do something to deal with it. But I promise I'll send some people out, so our government won't be working for nothing. I just ask that you don't cause any trouble."

Gao Yuliang laughed heartily, then changed the subject, saying:

"Furthermore, Secretary Ruijin has set the start date for the eco-resort project as the first day back to work after the Spring Festival. He will personally attend and deliver a speech at that time."

Zhao Ruilong was immediately excited upon hearing the news.

Did Sha Ruijin personally attend the eco-resort event?

He had no idea how big the minefield was.

That's fine too. The more Sha Ruijin endorses the resort project, the worse his fall will be when it collapses.

At this moment, Gao Yuliang said again:

"Don't you want Comrade Ruijin to get even more involved?"

Zhao Ruilong was startled and expressed his confusion.

"Your sister is in Beijing, right? She's Comrade Ruijin's brother-in-law. She does business and invests in Beijing."

Gao Yuliang explained calmly, as if recounting a completely unrelated story, but the content sent chills down Zhao Ruilong's spine:

"If he heard that his brother-in-law, the provincial party secretary, was strongly promoting a resort project that promised profits, what do you think he would do?"

Zhao Ruilong listened to Gao Yuliang's advice, and despite the cold weather, his back was already soaked with sweat.

What a terrifying scheme! Not only did they drag Sha Ruijin into it, but they also wanted to drag the Ni family into it as well.

If this resort project includes investment from Sarek's relatives.

Therefore, Sha Ruijin's motivation for pushing this project has completely changed.

The provincial party secretary strongly promoted the project, using special handling authority and arranging for the Lüzhou Municipal Party Committee to establish a special team to promote it. The provincial party secretary personally attended the groundbreaking ceremony and delivered a speech.

This project, however, has shares held by relatives of the provincial party secretary.

And then it all fell apart!

This is like burying Sha Ruijin in soil and then tamping it down with your feet!

Zhao Ruilong couldn't even imagine how explosive it would be.

It is likely that the Ni family will also be forced to get involved and will take the initiative to make some deals with the Zhao family in exchange for the safety of Sha Ruijin and the Ni family's young master.

At that time, the Zhao family will likely regain the initiative!

Thinking of this, Zhao Ruilong said with emotion:

"Impressive, Secretary Yuliang. Calling you a ruthless strategist wouldn't be an exaggeration. I'll ask my sister to contact Sha Ruijin's brother-in-law."

Gao Yuliang said with satisfaction:

"Then let's look forward to it."

After the two hung up the phone, Gao Yuliang walked to the window and looked at the people coming and going on the street, all immersed in the atmosphere of the approaching Spring Festival.

He muttered to himself in a low voice:

"The stage is getting grander and grander, but who is the main character?"

After saying that, Gao Yuliang, as if he had just finished a trivial and ordinary task, slowly put on his coat and walked out of the office.

He muttered to himself:

Let's make dumplings tonight.

In the corridor, he also had to return the smiles to those who greeted him.

That nonchalant, even indifferent attitude was completely unexpected.

He just made a phone call that could completely ruin the political future of a provincial party secretary!