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

Chapter 188 Just Keep Moving Forward

Governor Liu and Xia Qing briefly discussed the next steps.

The procuratorate still cannot give up contacting Liu Qingzhu.

At the same time, we should intensify our investigation into the Shanshui Group.

The results from Luzhou City should also be provided as soon as possible.

A series of events left both of them feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

Finally, Governor Liu gave Xia Qing some good news.

Governor Liu will report Du Bozhong's arrest to the Ministry of Public Security.

Xia Qing could then call his wife, Jiang Yao, to inform the Ministry of State Security about the matter and urge them to arrest the person as soon as possible.

After all, Du Bozhong's case was spearheaded by the Ministry of State Security.

The capture of Du Bozhong will likely bring significant benefits to Jiang Yao.

Xia Qing gratefully thanked Governor Liu.

The two went downstairs, but they had no desire to go back to sleep.

The site still needs coordination and follow-up work.

At this time, you can't leave your post!

……

After a night of hard work, dawn broke.

After finishing everything, Xia Qing got into the car and let out a long yawn.

He pays close attention to his image and tries his best not to appear lazy in front of colleagues and the public. This is a very practical detail for someone working within the system.

Xiao Duan handed Xia Qing a bottle of medicated oil, then asked:

"Boss, want to go back and get some sleep?"

As Xia Qing applied some medicated oil to her temples to refresh herself, she said:

"No, I'll go straight to the ministry."

Xiao Duan nodded and stepped on the gas.

Upon arriving at the Organization Department, Xia Qing first dealt with official business for several hours.

I checked the time; it was eleven o'clock.

almost.

Xia Qing called Gao Yuliang:

"Secretary Yuliang, the matter of the accounting books is settled. Could you consider the franchise agreement signed back then?"

Gao Yuliang pondered for a moment and said:

"Come to my house for lunch."

After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang stared blankly at the red secure landline.

He also didn't sleep all night.

Last night, Gao Yuliang rushed back to the Public Security Bureau and met with Zhao Ruilong, who had been detained.

Zhao Ruilong was released before he could make a fuss.

Now it was Zhao Ruilong's turn to be stumped. He asked in bewilderment:

"What's going on, Secretary Gao? Aren't you going to use some severe torture or a combination of soft and hard tactics? I still have Qi Tongwei's recording."

"No need. Your recording is already useless," Gao Yuliang said calmly.

"And you will never have the chance to harm Qi Tongwei again, never."

Zhao Ruilong was taken aback, then said angrily:

"Secretary Gao is really good at bluffing. I'd like to know, where does your confidence come from to say these things?"

"You don't need to know, get lost." Gao Yuliang waved his hand impatiently.

Then, two policemen stepped forward, grabbed Zhao Ruilong, and carried him out, all the way to the gate of the Public Security Bureau.

Once outside, the two policemen practically threw Zhao Ruilong onto the road.

This was done to vent Qi Tongwei's anger.

It was early spring morning, and the wind was biting cold. Zhao Ruilong was shivering from the cold.

Another policeman stepped forward and threw a police overcoat at him.

Zhao Ruilong was stubborn, but his actions spoke louder than words. He quickly put on his coat, wrapped himself up tightly, and didn't forget to shout:

"Secretary Gao, I'll talk to the old man about detaining me today!"

"Please go ahead," Gao Yuliang said expressionlessly, leading the police back into the hall and closing the door.

Zhao Ruilong was left with nothing but a bitter curse before walking into the cold night.

Let's go back to the present.

Gao Yuliang returned home early and arranged for his wife, Wu Huifen, to cook.

Xia Qing arrived at 12:15.

The three of them sat down at the dinner table, chatting and laughing.

Xia Qing and Gao Yuliang tacitly avoided mentioning what happened last night.

After finishing the meal, Ms. Wu conscientiously went to wash the dishes.

Gao Yuliang then spoke:

"Minister Xia, I can help you with the contract. I just need to give Luo Jian a call, and he'll take you to see it."

Xia Qing jokingly said:

"So, that contract should be able to help Secretary Sha, right? Secretary Yuliang also thinks that Secretary Sha has been wandering outside for too long and should come home?"

Gao Yuliang neither confirmed nor denied, nor did he directly answer Xia Qing's probing question. Instead, he started a new topic:

"I heard from Luo Jian that you are very understanding of their work and even guaranteed that you wouldn't cause them any trouble? Especially that vice mayor who made such outrageous remarks at the meeting."

Xia Qing waved his hand and said:

"This is not just empty talk. This is the kind of honest opinion that we, as members of the Standing Committee, should listen to carefully."

Gao Yuliang nodded slowly and said with emotion:

"Luzhou is my hometown after all. Your leniency towards them is also a way of giving me face."

Xia Qing just smiled and didn't say anything, taking a sip of juice.

Gao Yuliang then changed the subject again, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes, and said:

"What did you and Cheng Du talk about last night?"

Xia Qing put down her cup and said seriously:

"Secretary Yuliang suspects I instigated him to take the blame for Tongwei with his life? I don't have that kind of ability."

Gao Yuliang remained silent.

The situation was pretty much as he had expected.

Even if asked, Xia Qing wouldn't tell.

Regardless of what guesses might be in one's mind, at this point, one has no choice but to give up.

Xia Qing was also aware of this.

Last night, he did indeed talk to Cheng Du.

But Xia Qingjue had no intention of making Cheng Du pay with his life.

Just to get an understanding of the situation.

Let's talk about the past of Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du.

Xia Qing still remembers Cheng Du's state at that time.

Loneliness, pain, helplessness.

Unexpectedly, it was just a seemingly casual chat.

However, at the last moment, Cheng Du underwent a change of heart and chose to pave the way for Qi Tongwei with his life.

Is it guilt? Is it repayment? Is it liberation?

In any case, Du's actions can be described as "sacrificing one's life for righteousness".

Even if his past is not so glamorous, or even tainted.

But in the final moments of his life, Cheng Du achieved a spiritual elevation in his own way.

Xia Qing was deeply moved.

Qi Tongwei found a good lackey.

Zhao Ruilong, however, didn't know how to use it.

Pity.

Which high-ranking person wouldn't admire a subordinate like Cheng Du?

But all of that is another story.

He had accepted Cheng Du's request for help and arranged for him to seek refuge with Qi Tongwei.

It was all just to obtain intelligence and make a deal with Gao Xiaoqin, in order to resolve the issue of Hou Liangping arresting cadres from Guangming District as soon as possible.

It was an unexpected stroke of luck.

Xia Qing and Gao Yuliang each harbored their own thoughts.

Before leaving, Gao Yuliang called Luo Jian in front of Xia Qing.

He also instructed Xia Qing that she could go to Lüzhou City at any time to check the franchise agreement.

Xia Qing thanked him and, as soon as he arrived at 2:30 p.m., he quickly took a car to Luzhou City.

He needs to see the contract as soon as possible.

Make sure the contract contains that crucial clause.

Clause prohibiting the franchise rights from being pledged, transferred, or sold in any form.

This item will negate Zhao Ruilong's pledge, and consequently negate the exorbitant debt inexplicably borne by the resort project.

If successful, the resort project can not only avoid failure, but can even proceed as planned.

Sha Ruijin's push for the resort will also be deemed as not being liable.

Everything hinges on this operating rights contract.

Why did Gao Yuliang agree to let me look at the contract?

What did he prepare for himself in the contract?

If the contract does indeed contain that clause, thus allowing Sha Ruijin to return to work smoothly, what awaits him after that?

Xia Qing smiled with relief.

Come on, no matter what awaits you ahead.

Just keep moving forward.