Wednesday, October 21.

Less than a week left until the 27th.

The night before last, Secretary Sun's words at the dining table had already spread throughout the city.

Initially, only a few people knew that the demolition funds were being withheld.

After a whole day of fermentation yesterday, this matter had become a topic of conversation over tea and meals.

Minister Zhou and others, upon learning of this matter, could not help but be secretly surprised.

This guy Zheng Bihui, without a sound, had actually gained control of the Finance Bureau's budget.

Generally speaking, as long as the top leader can control finance and public security, they are not out of power.

Although it was unclear how Zheng Bihui controlled the Finance Bureau, the process was not important; the result was.

As for the Police Department, he didn't yet have the power to take it down.

But no matter what, with control over the money, his position as the City Government's top leader was well-deserved.

They were now all waiting, wanting to see how Wu Qiangwei would handle this matter.

In the eyes of outsiders, the biggest impact of this matter was the demolition households blocking the gate.

But in the eyes of Minister Zhou and others, this matter directly affected Wu Qiangwei's future position in Lingjiang.

At the same time, it also determined whether the other standing committee members would continue to support her.

If she couldn't even resolve the mere 2 billion demolition funds, her capability as a Deputy Secretary would be questionable.

City Police Department, Office.

Director Qin, gloating over the matter, suddenly received a call from Mayor Zheng.

He casually picked up his phone, speaking nonchalantly, "Mayor Zheng, what's up?"

"In the next couple of days, send some people to keep an eye on those demolition households."

Director Qin tried to use his intelligence to understand the purpose of Mayor Zheng's decision but eventually gave up and asked directly, "Why?"

Mayor Zheng replied, "The city doesn't have money to pay the demolition funds, and I'm worried the demolition households will cause trouble."

Director Qin asked, "Do you mean that if someone causes trouble at the City Committee, we should arrest and control them?"

"Not just control them, but give them a beating."

"Mayor Zheng, the law states that the police do not participate in demolitions."

"This isn't about demolition; it's about maintaining stability."

"Then let's wait until they block the City Committee's gate before we talk about it."

Director Qin sneered, thinking that if Zheng Bihui thought he could use him like a pawn, then he must really take him for a fool.

Mayor Zheng suddenly asked, "Director Qin, how much longer do you think you can hold onto your position as director?"

"What do you mean, Mayor Zheng?"

Director Qin was furious, refusing your request, and now you're threatening me?

Mayor Zheng knew his intention was misunderstood and said, "Secretary Wu has always been grooming Director Liang, and at this pace, it's only a matter of time before Director Liang gets promoted."

"What exactly are you trying to say, Mayor Zheng?"

Mayor Zheng didn't beat around the bush and directly said, "Cooperate with me on this, and I'll ensure you enter the standing committee within three years."

Director Qin was taken aback, this time understanding clearly.

Zheng Bihui was trying to pull him into his circle.

"If the demolition funds can't be released, the demolition households will certainly go to the City Committee to cause trouble, and Secretary Wu will definitely be affected."

"But simply blocking the main gate has limited impact."

"That's why I want you to watch these demolition households. Do you understand what I mean, Director Qin?"

Director Qin confessed, "I don't understand. Could you clarify a bit more, Mayor Zheng?"

"..." Mayor Zheng sighed. If it weren't absolutely necessary, he really didn't want to deal with Director Qin.

Dealing with fools was truly a mental torment.

He had explained so clearly yet still wasn't understood.

Mayor Zheng said, "What I mean is, I need you to make the situation more significant!"

"Arrest the troublesome demolition households and give them a beating?"

"Exactly!"

"But if this was your instruction, how would it affect Secretary Wu?"

Damn it...

Zheng Bihui felt a bit hopeless, trying to suppress his urge to curse, patiently saying, "When asked, you just say it was Secretary Wu who instructed you to do so! Understand?"

Director Qin suddenly realized, "Got it, Mayor Zheng, this move is brilliant!"

Being praised by a fool, Zheng Bihui didn't feel happy at all.

Suddenly, he thought of something: "Should I call Secretary Wu and leave a call record? With this record, it can prove that Secretary Wu instructed me to do this."

Zheng Bihui was surprised.

Hey, this guy isn't dumb!

"No, I initiated the call, so it won't prove anything. I'll go to the City Committee and stay in Secretary Wu's office for half an hour."

Director Qin patted himself on the back for his cleverness.

Zheng Bihui instructed, "Don't spill the beans."

"Rest assured, Mayor Zheng."

Director Qin was full of enthusiasm.

Just like Zheng Bihui said, under normal circumstances, he couldn't stay in his position as director for much longer.

On one hand, Wu Qiangwei was too assertive.

On the other hand, Liang Jianfeng had achieved several accomplishments and displayed strong leadership abilities. By all appearances, he was more suited to be the director than Qin Yuejin.

Now, he had a chance to fight back!

If he played this right, Wu Qiangwei wouldn't recover for at least a few years!

By then, Wu Qiangwei wouldn't even be able to protect herself, let alone promote Liang Jianfeng!

In contrast, Zheng Bihui's position as Mayor was becoming more secure.

And he promised to get him into the standing committee within three years!

This was no empty promise!

He used to look down on Zheng Bihui.

But now, he saw him in a new light.

Half an hour later, he arrived at the City Committee.

"Secretary Song, is Secretary Wu in?"

"Yes, just a moment."

Song Guanchao knocked and pushed the door open: "Secretary, Director Qin is here to see you."

"Director Qin, please come in."

"Thank you."

Wow, since when is this guy so polite?

Half an hour later, Director Qin left with a smile.

After he left, Wu Qiangwei called Song Guanchao in.

"Secretary, you called for me?"

"Keep an eye on Director Qin, have Director Liang monitor him."

"What's going on with him?"

"I don't know."

"Ah?"

Wu Qiangwei asked, "Do you know what he just talked to me about?"

"What?"

"Party discipline and national laws."

"Ah?" Song Guanchao asked, "Talked about it for half an hour?"

"Yes." Wu Qiangwei frowned slightly, her intuition telling her something was off about Qin Yuejin, but she couldn't pinpoint what.

Took a special trip and stayed for more than half an hour, discussing nothing but party discipline and national laws.

When did a guy with so many issues become politically aware?

This confusing behavior gave Wu Qiangwei the impression that he was laying the groundwork for something.

In any case, it made Wu Qiangwei very cautious.

Hearing this, Song Guanchao also sensitively detected there was indeed an issue.

"I understand."

"How's the gap in the demolition funds going?"

"No problem."

This morning, he had already contacted Cai Zixiang, Secretary of Chairman Gu on Hong Kong Island.

However, Cai Zixiang was busy, saying he'll return the call tonight.

There might be changes with the National Railway Bureau, but the Gu Family, certainly not.

"Secretary, did you mention the investment meeting to Secretary Lu?"

"Scheduled an internal meeting for tomorrow morning, and I'll bring it up then."

Wu Qiangwei said, "You go ahead and get busy."

...

Magic City Railway Bureau.

Chairman and party secretary, Yu Ping, was sitting in the office, having just finished a call.

He picked up today's agenda and, after reviewing it, couldn't shake the feeling something was off.

It was like he was missing something.

Lighting a cigarette, he took a few puffs and suddenly remembered.

Liu Wanli's instructed task seemed unresolved.

He called out, "Xiao Xu."

Secretary Xu Cong walked in, "Chairman Yu, you called for me?"

Yu Ping asked, "Who's in charge of the new Lingjiang high-speed rail project?"

Xu Cong replied, "It's Cao Xuan."

"Has Cao Xuan submitted any documents in the past couple of days?"

"No."

"No?" Yu Ping frowned and said, "Get him over here."

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