Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 221 Stability trumps everything! The wicked must be dealt with by the wicked!

"President Zhao! President Zhao!!"

Ye Zisheng ran wildly, shouting loudly.

Completely disregarding the fact that she wasn't wearing leather shoes and was only wearing socks, she was oblivious to the fact that she wasn't wearing leather shoes.

Inside a business car.

Wan Kui'an, who was driving, saw someone chasing him in the rearview mirror.

"Mr. Zhao, the person you were just talking to is chasing our car. Should we stop?"

"Oh, is it so?"

Zhao Ruilong turned his head and looked back.

Seeing Ye Zisheng, dressed in a white shirt and black trousers—the attire of a successful man—chasing down the street wearing only socks.

"Why is he chasing our car? Did he not finish his conversation and want to chat a little longer?"

"Or perhaps he knows something the shoeshine man doesn't, and wants to tell me about it?"

Thinking of this, Zhao Ruilong decisively ordered the car to stop.

And then they saw the commercial vehicle turn on its turn signal and pull over to the side of the road.

Ye Zisheng was overjoyed.

Gritting his teeth and pushing himself, he quickened his pace and caught up.

In the last few steps, he slowed down and gasped for breath.

After catching his breath, Ye Zisheng approached the car door with a big smile on his face.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Zhao. I was truly blind to your greatness just now. I dared to put on airs in front of you and spout a bunch of fallacies..."

As soon as Zhao Ruilong raised his hand, Ye Zisheng immediately stopped smiling and apologizing, and instead put on a fawning smile and bowed slightly.

That bent back was clearly a sign of submission to power.

His fawning smile and eager eyes were filled with a desire to flatter and ingratiate himself.

"Have you guessed who I am?"

“There are many enterprises in Guangming District, but there are very few bosses with the surname Zhao. Moreover, you are young, handsome, ambitious, and capable of keeping your word.”

Ye Zisheng's words surprised Zhao Ruilong.

It was just a short chat, and that one address from Lao Wan.

Ye Zisheng was able to deduce his own identity.

And they've already caught up, and that's how things have come to this.

He didn't reveal that he was Zhao Ruilong, the general manager of Huilong Electronics and the youngest son of the top leader of Handong.

It seems he's not just a nobody as the property manager of Furong Residential Complex.

"Since you've guessed who I am and what I'm here for, then you've chased after me for more than just an apology, haven't you?"

Zhao Ruilong turned his head and glanced at Ye Zisheng, who had a big smile on his face.

"Of course, of course."

Ye Zisheng looked around.

“I know that President Zhao is wholeheartedly concerned about the people and certainly does not want to see honest people being bullied, let alone push them to the brink and commit a shocking crime.”

"You came down here today to investigate because of the Fulin Old Restaurant case. It wasn't a big deal originally, but due to various factors, it has escalated to the current situation, and people could potentially die..."

Zhao Ruilong asked, "Just tell me your thoughts!"

Ye Zisheng smiled.

“Your esteemed status shows your concern for the people. Although I hold no official position, I am still the property manager of this community.”

“I didn’t dare to help the restaurant owner before. I couldn’t even afford to offend Liu Lao Er, let alone the Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce and the District Court.”

"Now that I know you will step in, I want to do some small things within my power to prevent a major case from happening."

"For example, we advised Liu Lao Er to stop reporting so frequently and did some ideological work with the restaurant owner's family."

“I can even help them reduce or waive some of their water, electricity and property management fees within the scope of my authority.”

"In short, I will do my best to keep the relevant personnel under control and prevent them from causing any trouble."

Zhao Ruilong looked at Ye Zisheng with a deep gaze.

This guy is actually quite clever.

He knows what he wants most.

It's all about stability!

Stability overrides everything!

The case wasn't resolved satisfactorily in the first and second trials, so there's a third trial.

Even if the third trial fails to reach a satisfactory verdict, it can still be overturned and a retrial can be conducted.

However, if the root of the conflict is not resolved and the resentment of the restaurant owner's family is not dispelled, then the problem will persist.

That's like having a powder keg that could explode at any moment.

If it explodes, that would be no small matter.

No one can say for sure what earth-shattering things a pessimistic, misanthropic, and cynical restaurant owner and his family might do in a fit of rage.

Even if no innocent people are harmed, if an entire family were to pour gasoline on themselves and set on fire in front of a government office in Jingzhou, it would cause a major upheaval in the officialdom of Handong.

To say that Zhao Lichun, the father of the top leader, would not be affected in the slightest would be a lie.

Some stains are just a matter of whether they will be exploited.

The higher you go, the greater the competition becomes, and the more careful you need to be.

Just like the major mining disaster that happened in Lincheng back then.

This directly affected Zhong Zhengguo's promotion.

Ye Zisheng's intelligence lies in the fact that he knows that there are few opportunities in a person's life to change their destiny, and he also knows that his own abilities are extremely limited.

Actively participating in this power struggle and standing on one's own side without hesitation is the path to a wealthy and prosperous future.

His greatest value lies in winning over Liu Lao Er, persuading the restaurant owner's family, and ensuring that no major trouble arises.

As long as no one commits a shocking crime in a fit of anger.

Then I can focus all my energy on dealing with those monsters and demons.

"Yes, if a case is wrongly judged, it can be overturned or retried, but once a person goes to extremes, then it becomes troublesome."

At this point, Zhao Ruilong looked at Wan Kuian.

Do you have Secretary Qin's business card?

"Have."

Wan Kuian immediately took out a business card from the armrest box and handed it to Zhao Ruilong with both hands.

"You know what I want. If there's anything you can't handle, call my secretary."

"Besides, you only need to know who I am. I don't want everyone to know, otherwise it won't be fun."

Zhao Ruilong was well aware of this.

If word gets out, he will actually feel sorry for the family who owns the Fulin Old Restaurant.

Those seasoned veterans within the system would absolutely do a complete 180-degree turn in attitude immediately.

Why would the final appeal by the Handong High Court be necessary?

The Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court immediately revoked the original judgment and quickly issued a new one.

Those who were previously severely punished for minor mistakes will inevitably apologize quickly and try to settle the matter peacefully.

By the time.

It will be difficult to use this case to clean up and rectify the bad apples.

It fails to achieve the goal of "promoting reform through cases," correcting malpractices, and purifying the business environment.

Ye Zisheng was unaware of Zhao Ruilong's true purpose.

But he knew, of course, that the identity of the Crown Prince of Handong could not be easily exposed.

So he bowed and scraped, accepting the business card with both hands.

"Don't worry, I promise I'll keep quiet!"

I watched the van drive away.

Ye Zisheng carefully put the business card away.

A burning pain shot through me.

Look down.

I realized that I was so focused on chasing the car that I ran so fast that my socks were worn through.

Although it burned and hurt terribly, it did not affect Ye Zisheng's wonderful mood at all.

"The precious son of Zhao Shuji, the top official in Handong!"

"Being able to speak with such an important person is already very lucky."

"And now I can actually do things for him... After it's done, he can just give me a few coins as a reward, and I'll be able to enjoy it for the rest of my life!"

Thinking of this, Ye Zisheng quickly walked back.

Old Chen, the shoe shiner, asked in surprise:

"Manager Ye, what were you doing just now? Who exactly is that young man?"

"I'm just a company owner. I want to switch jobs, so I go and ask him if he's still hiring."

Ye Zisheng just spouted a bunch of nonsense.

I sat down, took off my socks, and gave my blistered feet a quick cleaning.

Then he asked Old Chen for a new pair of socks to change into, and put on his polished, shiny leather shoes.

This time, he insisted on paying again, which made Old Chen feel quite embarrassed.

Ye Zisheng then naturally kept his word.

I immediately bought some fruit and milk to visit the family who owned the Fulin Old Restaurant.

We should cheer them on and support them in using legal means to protect their rights.

People become pessimistic and desperate because they don't receive understanding and support.

Once there is support, encouragement, and hope, who would risk their life?

Especially since the restaurant is in such a good location, as long as it can reopen, it will definitely be able to work hard and become rich.

And the other side.

Zhao Ruilong did not return to the company, but instead went to the Guangming District Branch on his way.

Hearing the knock on the door, I looked up and saw Zhao Ruilong.

Cheng Du suddenly stood up, overjoyed.

"Brother Long!!"

As soon as he uttered those words, Zhao Ruilong made a shushing gesture.

"He's a deputy director now, don't call him that!"

Their joy was barely concealed.

"It's alright. Even if someone outside hears, what does it matter?"

Zhao Ruilong, with his hands in his pockets, slowly walked towards the sofa.

As soon as he sat down, Cheng Du hurriedly took a cup and made tea.

to him.

Zhao Ruilong is a talent scout and a benefactor.

Without Zhao Ruilong, how could he have achieved what he has today?

After brewing the tea, I locked the door from the inside.

Then, with utmost respect, he offered her a cigarette.

Zhao Ruilong exhaled a smoke ring and leaned back lazily on the sofa.

But Cheng Du sat to the side, his buttocks barely touching the sofa, his back still ramrod straight.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he was reporting to Zhao Ruilong.

"It's just the two of us here, don't be so serious."

"Be serious. You came to see me without any prior notice. I'm really feeling uneasy."

After giving an awkward laugh, he turned to the side and said:

"If there's anything I've done poorly, just point it out, and I promise I'll fix it right away!"

"Is someone causing trouble again regarding the land acquisition and demolition for the high-speed rail project? I'll arrange for someone to handle it immediately."

Zhao Ruilong chuckled.

"Look how scared you are. I went to Furong Community and passed by your district police station, so I stopped by to take a look."

“I haven’t been able to visit you since you were transferred here from Luzhou. This office is indeed much more impressive than before.”

Du Cheng smiled knowingly.

How can the office of a police station chief compare to that of a deputy director of a district branch?

Especially since this is a district branch of the provincial capital Jingzhou, the level is different.

But the next second, he suddenly realized something.

"You just said you went to Furong Residential Area?"

"Yes!"

Zhao Ruilong leaned forward and flicked his cigarette ash.

Du Cheng's lips twitched slightly, and his smile became increasingly awkward.

"It seems you did find out about the case of the Fulin Old Restaurant after all."

Zhao Ruilong gave an awkward smile.

"They've driven someone to the point of wanting their whole family to commit suicide by fire, how could I not know?"

"A bunch of arrogant idiots!"

Cheng Du said angrily, "It's just a small restaurant, not a big company. They're fining us 20,000 yuan for using a small signboard and putting up a small advertisement... Is this something a human being would do?"

"I originally thought that the second trial would result in the Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce canceling the penalty or reducing the fine, but I didn't expect that the original judgment would be upheld. I think they really don't care about the life or death of that family."

Zhao Ruilong sneered, "So if they don't treat them as human beings, I don't intend to treat them as human beings either."

"By the way, your bureau isn't like this either, is it? The documents have been issued, the meetings have been held, but are there still people who haven't changed their mindset and work style, and are still demanding bribes and kickbacks like before?"

Cheng Du immediately straightened his back.

“I don’t know about others, but I and everyone in my jurisdiction have absolutely changed.”

"If you don't trust me, I'll change into plain clothes right away and go with you to investigate, to see if anyone in our branch office will do things only if they pay money. If they don't pay, we won't do it or we'll just drag it out."

"We can also take a stroll around and see if there are any entertainment venues involved in prostitution, drugs, gambling, or other illegal operations within my jurisdiction of Guangming District!"

Du Cheng spoke with conviction and confidence.

Zhao Ruilong, of course, believed it.

There is still a lot of room for improvement, and of course we will focus on ensuring the implementation of our work.

Besides, if you want a horse to run, you have to feed it grass.

To develop a high-quality economy, Handong must not only crack down on corruption and prohibit bribery and extortion, but also change its work style and provide enthusiastic service.

How can we not raise salaries and benefits?

Are we to expect the vast majority of grassroots workers to burn with sincere enthusiasm?

Therefore, starting in March, civil servants, police officers, teachers, and other staff in Handong generally received a pay raise.

The amounts have also been increased in areas such as medical insurance, housing security, and hardship relief.

In addition, more subsidies and rewards have been set up.

For example, those who work overtime on holidays or in harsh working conditions receive higher subsidies.

Those who excel in attracting investment will receive substantial, legal, and compliant bonuses.

Without a series of measures to ensure integrity through high salaries, it would be difficult to wholeheartedly serve the people.

As for those who are determined to improve.

With better salary and benefits, one can naturally focus more on work.

They won't be tempted to abuse their power for personal gain just because they see rich people spending money like water.

"What do you mean by 'open and covert investigations' or 'surprise inspections'? Do you think I'm here to inspect your work?"

Zhao Ruilong flicked away his cigarette ash and glanced at the door.

"I came to you because I wanted to use this case as an opportunity to stir up trouble."

"With those parasites and scoundrels who are oblivious to the hardships of life around, we can forget about having a good business environment in Handong Province."

"But they wield their authority like a tyrant, imposing heavy penalties on minor offenses within the framework of the law. They are rigidly dogmatic and conservative, making it difficult to hold them accountable even when major disasters occur!"

Cheng Du nodded repeatedly.

"Yes! They can easily shirk responsibility and say that they strictly followed the law and enforced the law impartially. Is that wrong? Let alone dismissing them from their posts, it would be difficult to find a reason to give them a disciplinary action or even just scold them."

"They are ruthless and inhumane, lacking even the most basic compassion for the vulnerable. This condescending and deeply ingrained bureaucratic mentality is very difficult to change, or rather, impossible to change at all."

Zhao Ruilong took a deep drag on his cigarette.

"If we can't change it, then we'll replace the person instead of changing their mindset!"

"As for how to change it... I think they prefer strict law enforcement and heavy penalties for minor mistakes, don't they?"

"Then you should find someone to keep a close eye on them. I don't believe they can be absolutely law-abiding and honest."

The audience burst into laughter.

"How could that be, Brother Long?"

"There are definitely people who don't accept red envelopes or gifts during holidays, but there are very few who don't even attend dinner parties."

"Moreover, there are many people who work during the day but meet up to play cards or mahjong in the evenings and on weekends. Believe me, if I suddenly ordered a crackdown on gambling, I could definitely arrest a lot of them."

Zhao Ruilong laughed:

"Evil must be dealt with by evil! I've come to you to use magic to defeat magic!"

“Even small restaurants that put up a small advertisement are said to be violating the Advertising Law and will be fined the maximum amount of 20,000 yuan.”

"As public officials, they participated in gambling, knowingly breaking the law. Is it too much to detain and fine them according to the maximum number of days and amount?"

Cheng Du shook his head decisively and said in a serious tone:

"Of course it's not excessive; those who knowingly break the law should be punished even more severely."

"Furthermore, I suggest that the organizers should also be held accountable for operating a casino."

"In addition, we have also notified the relatives and employers of all those involved in the case in accordance with laws and regulations."

"Let everyone know they broke the law. As for whether they'll be disgraced or dismissed from their posts, that's none of our business. After all, we're just following the law!"

At this point, Cheng Du suddenly frowned.

"But Brother Long, what if someone really is completely incorruptible and never makes a mistake?"

Zhao Ruilong stubbed out his cigarette.

"What is absolutely pure and clean?"

Even if they are, can their relatives be completely clean?

"Anyway, aren't they going to play the game of punishing minor mistakes severely? Let's play it too!"

"I fucking refuse to believe that anyone in Handong Province can outmaneuver me, Zhao Ruilong!!"