The Zhou Family

For a moment, Gao Yuliang was conflicted.

Both options are good, and both involve real power. Should I stay here or go back to Handong?

If he chooses to go back and take over Liu Zhendong's job, he will be the de facto second-in-command of Handong Province. Although he is called the second-in-command, in any other province, the Party Secretary would not dare to treat the Governor as a subordinate.

In a province, the Party Secretary is in charge of personnel matters, while the Governor is in charge of the economy. It can be said that they each perform their duties, and there is no question of who is superior or inferior.

The other proposal put forward by General Manager Lü undoubtedly appealed to Gao Yuliang even more. The Director of the Development and Reform Commission wielded immense power, essentially controlling the development and direction of the economy.

The director of the Development and Reform Commission is usually a high-ranking position, already holding one of the leadership positions with decision-making power.

It can be said that Sha Ruijin's arrival in Handong, with his proactive anti-corruption efforts and desire to achieve results, was driven by a desire to advance further, and the position of Director of the Development and Reform Commission was exactly the job Sha Ruijin had been dreaming of.

If you simply choose the position of Director of the Development and Reform Commission, you can rise to the top in one step!

"Is it a difficult choice?" Lu Hong seemed to see Gao Yuliang's dilemma. He crossed his legs and waved his hand, saying, "It's alright. Go back and think about it carefully today. There's a new energy vehicle project approval symposium tomorrow. You should come too. Give me your answer then."

Lu Hong then raised some questions about new energy vehicles, home appliance replacement, new purchase subsidies, and other related measures. Gao Yuliang, as a reborn individual, provided reasonable answers from a God-like perspective.

It wasn't until it got dark outside that the secretary came over and whispered something in Lü Hong's ear, at which point Lü Hong reluctantly ended the conversation.

Seemingly having thought of something, Lü Hong arranged, "These next few days, allocate my car to Comrade Yuliang's use. We can't let it affect his work."

Without a second's hesitation, the secretary replied, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away!"

And so, accompanied by his secretary, Gao Yuliang was escorted to the door. Zhou Lifeng's car was also waiting at the door. When he saw Gao Yuliang come out, he immediately jogged over to greet him.

Zhou Lifeng first looked at Secretary Hao and thanked him, saying, "Secretary Hao, thank you for your trouble."

Next, Zhou Lifeng turned his gaze to Gao Yuliang, "Comrade Yuliang, I know you don't have a car, so I've come to pick you up."

Before Gao Yuliang could speak, Secretary Hao adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and smiled, "Minister Zhou, General Manager Lü has ordered that during the period when Comrade Yuliang does not have a car assigned to him, General Manager Lü's personal car will be allocated to Comrade Yuliang's use."

"What? Mr. Lü's personal car?"

Zhou Lifeng's eyes widened suddenly. What did Gao Yuliang talk about with President Lü? Why did President Lü give Gao Yuliang his car? What kind of treatment is this?

Just as Zhou Lifeng was in a daze, a Hongqi sedan with the national flag came to a steady stop in front of them. In particular, the license plate number 003, which represents power and status, made Zhou Lifeng extremely envious.

The driver got out of the car, jogged to the back door, gently opened it, and then stood straight at the door waiting.

Secretary Hao reminded him, "Comrade Yuliang, I'll leave you here. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to call me. My phone number is..."

Gao Yuliang took out his phone and quickly wrote down Secretary Hao's number, not forgetting to thank her, "Thank you for your help, Secretary Hao. I'll treat you to a meal sometime, you absolutely can't refuse."

"Haha, Comrade Yuliang, you're too kind. It's my honor to have dinner with you!"

With a smile, Hao Le accepted Gao Yuliang's invitation, then saw Gao Yuliang off into President Lü's car and watched him leave before slowly turning back.

As the leader's secretary, Hao Le knew very well that Gao Yuliang, who rode in President Lü's private car, was someone no one dared to offend. Even if someone did provoke Gao Yuliang, the Zhou family would step in to resolve the matter, so there was no need for him to do so.

He gave out the phone number, of course, with his own considerations!

General Manager Lü assigned all his official cars to Gao Yuliang. Hao Le had been General Manager Lü's secretary for many years and had never seen General Manager Lü value someone so much. The fact that the leader valued someone so much meant that he took the initiative to give Gao Yuliang his phone number as a way of showing his attitude.

Secondly, Hao Le also wanted to make a good connection. Anyone who wasn't a fool would know that Gao Yuliang was about to take off, and soar to great heights!

Being valued so highly by the leadership, I dare not say anything else, but in the future, I will at least be promoted to a bureau or committee member!

On the other side, Gao Yuliang was riding in General Manager Lü's car. He sat up straight and was very reserved. The driver didn't say anything and just followed Zhou Lifeng's car all the way. In the end, he drove into the leaders' family compound with ease.

However, this time the car did not stop in front of General Manager Lü's family compound, but in front of the home of Leader Zhou Qingguo, and Zhou Qingguo had already stepped out of the house.

The driver quickly got out of the car, opened the door for Gao Yuliang, then turned to Zhou Qingguo, immediately raised his hand in salute, and said, "Good morning, leader!"

Zhou Qingguo nodded, then smiled and looked at Gao Yuliang getting off the bus. He stepped forward but did not shake Gao Yuliang's hand. Instead, he patted Gao Yuliang's shoulder and said with a look of satisfaction, "Good, good."

Gao Yuliang looked at Zhou Qingguo, whose hair was now gray, with gratitude on his face. He knew that his ability to turn the tide after his rebirth and even rise to great heights was inseparable from the strong support of this old man!

Gao Yuliang felt genuine respect and gratitude towards Zhou Qingguo.

Even without Zhou Qingguo, I might still be a part of Qincheng Prison!

Gao Yuliang's eyes were slightly red, and his body trembled as he said, "Thank you for your kindness in saving me, leader, thank you..."

"Yuliang, if anyone should thank someone, it's me who should thank you..." Zhou Qingguo's eyes were filled with vicissitudes. He looked back at the villa and said with heartfelt gratitude, "In my life, besides the country, I only have my wife. I want to thank you."

Gao Yuliang waved his hands repeatedly and hurriedly said, "No, I should be thanking you..."

However, before Gao Yuliang could finish speaking, a nurse came out of the villa and said, "Sir, Madam is in a hurry to see Gao Yuliang."

Zhou Qingguo slapped his forehead. "Look at my brain! Yuliang, come with me quickly. Shuying wants to see you. She says she wants to thank you in person for saving her life."

The group entered the villa and went straight into a room on the left. They found Li Shuying, the wife of the leader, lying quietly on the hospital bed after her surgery. The room was filled with various medical equipment and there were seven or eight medical staff.

Fortunately, the room was large enough that it didn't feel crowded.

When Li Shuying saw Gao Yuliang, she was very excited. She held Gao Yuliang's hand and said many caring words. She also promised Gao Yuliang that he should treat this place as his own home and that she would cook for him herself once she recovered.

Gao Yuliang also talked with Li Shuying for a long time until the medical staff reminded her that she needed to rest more, and Li Shuying reluctantly stopped.

Afterwards, Zhou Qingguo took Gao Yuliang to the study on the second floor, clearly having something to say. Zhou Lifeng tactfully stayed in the living room on the first floor.

In the study on the second floor, Gao Yuliang stood up straight and immediately bowed his head to admit his mistake, saying, "Leader, I made a mistake. Regarding my ex-wife Gao Xiaofeng and the HK$200 million trust fund, I have wronged the organization..."