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

Chapter 125 Not Disembarking

Zhao Ruilong trembled upon hearing this.

How did Gao Yuliang know about the 700 million?

Could it be that Qi Tongwei told him?

Zhao Ruilong forced himself to remain calm and asked:

"Secretary Yuliang, who told you that? Was it Qi Tongwei?"

"What does this have to do with Qi Tongwei? He has absolutely no connection to any of this," Gao Yuliang replied with a smile, then his expression changed, and he pointed to Zhao Ruilong's waist, saying:

"Trying to trick me into telling me anything? Take out your voice recorder."

Zhao Ruilong was taken aback again.

Then, with a hint of anger, he pulled a small fountain pen from his pocket, its surface glowing red.

"When I was playing these games, you were still in elementary school."

Gao Yuliang smiled faintly, and then said:

"Ruilong, you think Qi Tongwei and I both betrayed our old leader, is that right?"

Zhao Ruilong was taken aback.

Unexpectedly, Gao Yuliang brought up the topic to this point.

Gao Yuliang was right. Zhao Ruilong watched helplessly as Qi Tongwei voluntarily left the Shanshui Group, shifted all the leverage onto Du Bozhong, and finally succeeded in leaving the group to become the vice governor.

The position of deputy provincial level was something the old man didn't give to Qi Tongwei back then, but now Qi Tongwei has obtained it from Xia Qing.

It's no exaggeration to say they've changed sides.

These things kept Zhao Ruilong up at night.

He knew perfectly well how deeply Qi Tongwei was involved with the Zhao family.

How could Zhao Ruilong not feel uneasy about someone who had such a wealth of inside information suddenly become a vice governor after being exonerated?

Behind Qi Tongwei was Gao Yuliang, who unconditionally supported him.

If Gao Yuliang also betrays the Zhao family, then the foundation that the old man left in Handong will truly collapse.

This is the bottom line.

Gao Yuliang must not disembark.

The old man needs him, and the Zhao family needs him too.

Before Zhao Ruilong could speak, Gao Yuliang, seemingly to dispel Zhao Ruilong's doubts, adopted a sincere tone and said:

"Don't worry, Qi Tongwei's disembarkation was something I negotiated with my former leader... The condition was that I had to stay."

Hearing Gao Yuliang's guarantee, Zhao Ruilong felt a little relieved.

If the old man really lets Gao Yuliang stay on the Zhao family's ship, Zhao Ruilong can still rely on Gao Yuliang.

So, Zhao Ruilong tentatively asked:

"Alright, Secretary Yuliang, Liu Xinjian has been arrested. Given his cowardly nature, he probably won't last long."

"That 700 million is what Liu Xinjian deserved; don't even think about protecting him," Gao Yuliang said calmly.

"A perfectly good state-owned enterprise has become a money-printing machine for you, Young Master Zhao. It's time for some serious reform and a complete overhaul."

Zhao Ruilong angrily said:

"So, you mean the oil and gas group will be handed over to Sha Ruijin?"

Gao Yuliang gazed into Zhao Ruilong's eyes and slowly said:

"If we can just stall until the Luzhou Food City is completely demolished and the eco-resort project starts, then everything will be fine, right?"

Zhao Ruilong trembled again upon hearing this!

Why did Gao Yuliang even know this much?

He was truly like a wise strategist, knowledgeable in everything, always able to speak in a calm and composed manner that left others speechless.

If such a person were to become an enemy, it would be far too terrifying.

Seeing Zhao Ruilong's utterly shocked expression, Gao Yuliang reached out and patted him on the shoulder, saying softly:

"Alright, I know the exclusive franchise agreement was signed between your sister and me. Let's leave it at that for today. I'll make the arrangements. I should be able to get the Anti-Corruption Bureau to break through Liu Xinjian's timeline and extend it until the food court is completely demolished."

After Gao Yuliang finished speaking, he turned and left without saying another word.

Zhao Ruilong watched Gao Yuliang's retreating figure without saying a word to stop him.

For the two of them, today's meeting had already exchanged information and reached a certain consensus, and that was enough.

Saying more will only make you look incompetent.

After Gao Yuliang's figure completely disappeared.

A smug smile played on Zhao Ruilong's lips as he reached out and pulled another voice recorder from the inside pocket of his coat.

Now, Gao Yuliang has a promise regarding the Zhao family.

That includes everything.

Gao Yuliang, you never would have guessed that while you found one voice recorder, I had hidden two.

This is what they call being too clever for your own good!

I, your humble servant, am still a cut above the rest!

Zhao Ruilong pressed the switch triumphantly, wanting to hear about his spoils of war.

But to my surprise, once I opened it...

The recorder then emitted a sharp buzzing sound, followed by loud noise.

Nothing was recorded.

Zhao Ruilong then realized that the voice recorder was being interfered with by ultrasound!

Frustrated, he put his hands on his hips and then slammed the recorder to the ground, shattering it into many small pieces...

Gao Yuliang was sitting in the back seat of the car when he took out a small jammer from his pocket and placed it on the seat.

Then, he dialed a number:

"Hey, is this Corundum? I'll get you a job..."

That evening, the cases that Hou Liangping had handled during his prosecutorial career were carefully edited, extracted, and pieced together, obscuring his achievements and amplifying his various violations during the handling of cases.

The lack of proper procedures, the crossing of legal lines, and the absence of oversight are chilling at first glance.

These meticulously edited pieces of evidence, transformed into photographs naming names and accompanied by tearful accusations, were stuffed into the cracks of every office door in Handong Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

The following day, with a startled exclamation from the first member of the Discipline Inspection Commission to arrive at work, the offensive against Hou Liangping began.

The meeting room of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Tian Guofu frowned, flipping through the shocking report materials and supporting photos one by one, without saying a word.

The other members of the Discipline Inspection Commission also looked solemn, waiting for Secretary Tian Guofu to make a statement.

After a long silence, Tian Guofu put down the photo, sighed deeply, and said:

"Hou Liangping arrested Liu Xinjian, and then the whistleblower came during the interrogation stage? The timing is too coincidental, so coincidental that it's almost an insult to our Discipline Inspection Commission."

Fan Cheng, the executive deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, expressed his agreement, but then pointed out his concerns, saying:

"Indeed, the intent behind these reports is too obvious. In our experience as seasoned investigators, there are clear signs of editing and splicing. But the problem is, how we see it is one thing, but how will other units see it? Furthermore, if these reports can be submitted to our Discipline Inspection Commission building, can't they be submitted to the Provincial Party Committee Office? Can't they be submitted to the Organization Department? Can't they be submitted to the Political and Legal Affairs Commission?"

Fan Cheng paused, then continued:

"I'm also worried that these whistleblower materials could leak into society at any time. If we then try to respond, we'll be in a very passive position."

The other standing committee members nodded in agreement after listening to Fan Cheng's analysis.

Tian Guofu understood that the executive deputy secretary's analysis was not without reason. If the discipline inspection commission received the report first but did not respond, and the content of the report spread throughout Handong, the discipline inspection commission would definitely be blamed for "inaction". If the impact was even worse, it would be labeled as "abusing power for personal gain and protecting each other".

But what if we act immediately, suspend Hou Liangping from all his duties and work, and make him subject to investigation?

That would mean knowingly going against the enemy's wishes, which is very unwise.

After much deliberation, Tian Guofu finally said:

"I think we should report to Secretary Ruijin first."