[My Memoirs with Several Women] Chapter 27 (Ongoing...)

Author: Water as Diapers
April 23, 2018
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Word Count: 20297
I've been writing on and off, revising repeatedly, and finally had time to finish formatting today. This
chapter contains no explicit content; please skip if you dislike that.
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Chapter Twenty-Seven
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Time flies, and before I knew it, it was Xiao Rou's big day. As Xiao Rou's boss and secret lover
, I couldn't miss this important event in her life. To hold a grand and dignified ceremony for her, Nanyuanzi
became the only venue for their wedding. To avoid suspicion, I stayed behind the scenes, while Xiao Yu, as the boss's wife and sister-in-law,
naturally took the lead in organizing everything.
The entire wedding was grand and lively, but my mood couldn't match the
joy and excitement of the scene. Watching the woman who once belonged only to me happily holding another man's hand, my heart felt
as if it were being torn apart. Sigh… Faced with everything that had happened, I was powerless to change
anything. Although a voice inside me was screaming, reality and reason told me I couldn't let my temper get the better
of me. Since I couldn't give her anything, I shouldn't ruin her happiness.
The busy and lively wedding passed just like that, and I spent an awkward and painful
day in a daze.
On the night of the wedding, Xiaoyu and I rolled around on the bed and made love. For some reason, I couldn't
concentrate on the fusion of body and soul between husband and wife. I was like a puppet, letting Xiaoyu do as she pleased. To
prevent Xiaoyu from noticing anything, I simply turned off the lights in the room to hide my terrible state. Although
I concealed the surface, I couldn't hide the strangeness in my body. As we made love, I became distracted.
Distraction is a major concern during sex; once it happens, the passion vanishes. My penis even
went soft twice during penetration. Ugh… My mind was a jumbled mess the whole time, constantly shifting between thoughts
, resulting in a disastrously unsuccessful sexual encounter.
Although I tried to hide it, I could sense that Xiaoyu had already read my mind
. While I went to the bathroom to wash up, Xiaoyu went to Lele's room, and I didn't stop her. Watching her
leave, feeling unsatisfied, I felt guilty. After all, it was my
fault for being distracted and failing to satisfy her.
However, what puzzled me even more was that she didn't immediately
confront me. Her quiet departure only made me uneasy; her seemingly calm demeanor concealed a deep-seated
, unfathomable secret.
I know Xiaoyu as well as I know my parents. We grew up playing together, attending
the same kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school. Then we each got into our ideal universities,
and after graduation, we each chose to return to our hometowns. Then, fate brought us together.
Xiaoyu is a natural beauty. Her stubborn, aloof, and uncompromising personality, along with her unwavering
adherence to principles, is just like my father-in-law's. It truly is a case of "like father, like son," and
I think this description perfectly fits them. Actually, my father-in-law and Xiaoyu's personalities have
many flaws. Their bluntness, sharp tongues, and tendency to vindict others
can easily put them at a disadvantage in today's society.
Although they have these shortcomings, they only manifest themselves in specific environments and on specific issues
. However, their upright character, their sense of justice, and their actions are also something lacking in today's society
.
Xiaoyu always bullied me since we were little. Her fiery temper and uncontrollable personality contrasted
sharply with her beautiful face. She would resort to violence whenever she disapproved of someone or something, and I still bear
the marks of her youthful actions. Of course, aside from hitting me, I've never seen anyone else receive
the same treatment or favors as me. Ah… well, she was a stunning beauty. If a beautiful woman didn't enjoy
privileges and possess a unique charm, could she still be called beautiful?
In my naive and ignorant youth, I recklessly pursued Xiaoyu. She never
reciprocated my feelings, focusing all her attention on her studies. Back then, my feelings for her were somewhat humble
and subservient. She always looked at me with a haughty disdain,
as if I were a toad trying to eat a swan, a lowly servant coveting a princess's beauty, unworthy of her affections.
Perhaps she must have loathed me back then, but I think everything has its extremes
; extreme loathing might transform into love. Her decisive personality, hypersensitive nature , and strong desire for control attracted and honed me. 　　What does it matter if a man suffers minor pain and setbacks
in front of a woman he likes ? 　　Sometimes people are just "cheapskates," 　　driven by curiosity; what they can't have is always the best. If someone offers themselves to you, you might not care; the more they ignore you, the more persistent and unwilling to give up. 　　Perhaps this is just human nature's "competitive spirit." 　　After starting university, we went our separate ways. I thought we'd never cross paths again, but fate 　　brought us together again. A clumsy, drunken encounter led to 　　us becoming husband and wife. What is a woman? A woman is fertile land, and this land needs 　　a man to cultivate it. Women need men to conquer them. If you find the right approach and understand their needs, even the strongest and most fierce 　　woman will submit to you. 　　I thank God for giving me Xiaoyu. From the day I had her, I knew she always had feelings 　　for me, but they hadn't been properly expressed. From that day on, I learned how to love 　　and nurture her. I swore to God I would protect her for life and never let her suffer any injustice. Honestly, that...

At that time, I felt like the happiest man in the world. We had a blissful and happy time together, but
then fate cruelly tore our beautiful life apart piece by piece.
Alas... fate is so cruel. We, who should have been happy until old age, were fooled by God. I believe in fate,
but sometimes I really can't understand why, since you gave me everything I wanted,
you had to take it all away.
That night, faced with my terrible behavior, Xiaoyu seemed like a different person. She didn't argue with me,
but silently left with her own worries. Xiaoyu's unusual behavior wasn't just a deliberate choice to escape;
it was also a way of hiding her unspeakable pain and dissatisfaction with me. She knew clearly that I
had another woman in my heart besides her, but what could she do? The "karmic debt" with her ex-boyfriend shattered
the happiness that should have been hers.
She hated that person, even wanted to kill him, but after calming down, she understood everything. She couldn't and didn't
want to lose her current life, so she chose to escape and hide it. Faced with my infidelity, she chose to remain silent
and compromise, even though she knew it was unfair to her, she could only accept her fate. But
all these grand principles came from my mother-in-law's teachings and indoctrination. Alas… my ridiculous mother-in-law,
don't you know your daughter's temperament and nature? Xiaoyu's stubborn personality is innate, and no one can change it.
Trying to cover it up forever without leaving a trace wouldn't be fair to me, unless she did something shady
, like killing the other person and disposing of the body. But as law-abiding citizens, they simply couldn't do that, and
would never do anything that harms society. However, regarding Lele's background, Xiaoyu was afraid, truly
afraid. Alas… the once unyielding goddess has fallen to the point of "compromising and yielding."
Without my partner's company, I felt a void and loneliness. My restless mind couldn't find peace
; I tossed and turned like a pancake, unable to sleep. My mind kept replaying
the women I'd had ambiguous relationships with over the years. It started with Xiaorou's wedding and extended to each of them, scene after scene
, image after image. As these images shifted, I remembered so many things, especially
the passionate moments we shared.
Thinking about it, my already limp penis became erect again. While recalling the most memorable scenes
, I masturbated. After less than a hundred strokes, the remaining fluid in my seminal vesicles
was released all at once. The restlessness in my mind gradually subsided with the relief of release, and
drowsiness washed over me. Within minutes, I drifted off to sleep.
The day after the wedding, Xiaorou asked for a long leave of absence, saying she wanted to take both sets of parents to Hainan for a vacation.
I didn't say anything on the phone, although I was reluctant to let her out of my sight. After all, she was now a married
woman, and I couldn't be too unreasonable or capricious. I silently agreed to her request.
Xiaorou knew I was upset and repeatedly hinted on the phone that she would make it up to me when she returned—a kind of
comfort and promise before she left. I gave Xiaorou a phone number and told her to contact Mr. Zhou
's secretary when she arrived in Haikou; the secretary would arrange everything for their trip.
After hanging up with Xiaorou, I spoke with Mr. Zhou, whom I hadn't contacted in a long time. After a few pleasantries, I briefly
explained the situation. Mr. Zhou didn't say anything else, just jokingly scolded me for not coming along. I didn't argue
; I just responded with an awkward laugh on the phone. I invited him out for a get-together that evening, but he politely declined
. It turned out he wasn't in the local area but in the provincial capital. He didn't elaborate on what he was doing there, only telling me that a
money-making opportunity had arrived and he'd discuss it with me in detail when he returned.
Brother Zhou is absolutely loyal. Take the things he helped me with before, for example; he certainly didn't want anything from us
. But from my perspective, the brotherhood and loyalty between us stem from a single word: "fate."
People often say that businessmen are businessmen; if there's no profit to be made, it doesn't conform to the rules of the game. But
then again, we're not on the same level as him. What could someone with his wealth and power possibly want from us?
However, I know in my heart that if I didn't have exceptional abilities, I wouldn't have received his help and appreciation.
Undeniably, Brother Zhou intends to invest in me emotionally in the long term, and I believe his intentions are definitely not based on self-
interest. In today's society, what kind of interpersonal relationships are the most reliable? Personally, I believe that
friendships that don't involve any self-interest are the most solid and dependable.
After all, this society is quite realistic and cruel. Take relationships formed on the fly, for example; they may not
necessarily prove their worth at crucial moments. This is what's called "the way of dealing with people and situations by wise men," something
I truly should learn and emulate.
Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye, and in mid-to-late December of that year, the curtain
rose on the competition for leadership positions in our unit, simultaneously staging a drama of failures and setbacks, fierce competition and bloodshed.
To be honest, this was my first opportunity to experience a career advancement, and I inevitably felt some trepidation and unease.
At this crucial juncture in my life, my two fathers silently stood behind me, becoming my
strongest support and giving me peace of mind.
According to the organizational promotion and appointment procedures, the competition for leadership positions is divided into two stages. The initial stage involves democratic recommendation
, organizational assessment, deliberation, discussion and decision-making, and public announcement of the proposed appointment. The later stage, after a year of being nominated,
involves democratic evaluation, organizational interviews, discussion and decision-making, and a formal announcement of the appointment to complete the entire promotion and appointment
process.
Before the official announcement of the competitive selection process, my two fathers did a lot of preliminary
preparations for me, and also made a prediction and assessment of the situation I was facing at the time.
First, they believed that I had good interpersonal relationships at work, and that
getting the majority of recommendations in the democratic recommendation process wouldn't be a problem. Second, regarding the organizational review, deliberation, discussion, and decision-making stages,
they were also very confident in me. With the promises and support from the unit leaders beforehand, plus the prior
maneuvering from higher levels, they believed this stage wouldn't be a major issue either.
Thirdly, there's the next stage: the public announcement of the proposed appointment. Once this stage is passed,
the preliminary organizational procedures are complete, and the candidate is ready for appointment. Fourthly, there's the formal appointment after the proposed appointment period.
If the first stage proceeds without problems, the following stages are routine.
However, the older generation was most worried about the public announcement of the proposed appointment. Based on their level of expertise, perspective, and years of
experience, they offered me many insightful opinions and suggestions. In their view, the public announcement stage is particularly important
and most prone to problems. They also advised me
to be extremely discreet in everything I did before everything was finalized, and never to appear confident or invincible
. Everything had to be done cautiously, as anything could change until the very last moment.
I accepted their earnest advice and secretly made up my mind, but fate had other plans, and I
stumbled precisely at the public announcement stage before the proposed appointment.
What exactly happened and why did I fail to pass this hurdle? Let me explain. Once
the first stage of the competition began, a series of rounds of elimination followed. In the first round of democratic recommendation
, I passed smoothly, along with three other people who advanced to the next round.
In the second round of organizational review, the bureau's party committee and organization (personnel) department leaders
discussed the reasons for recommending, reviewing, and appointing each candidate. Ultimately, I won with 70% support, eliminating three
deputy section chiefs. Next came the "proposed appointment" stage, which involved
several steps: pre-appointment interviews, public announcement, and appointment filing. I thought everything was settled
, but problems arose.
According to the organizational promotion and appointment procedures, the entire first stage should not exceed three weeks. However,
due to unexpected circumstances, this competition took nearly two months. The democratic recommendation only took one
day, mainly involving gathering all staff members for a democratic vote. The discussion and recommendation process was also
short, with results in just three days.
The pre-appointment interview process took four days. Besides
interviewing each member of the bureau's party committee and middle-level cadres, the assessment team focused heavily on interviews with my competitors. However,
I believe these were just formalities. Even if my competitors had opinions about me, they wouldn't actually
voice them to the assessment team. They would only cause trouble during the public announcement of my proposed appointment. Many people
have lost or halted their career advancement because of a single phone call or a letter of denunciation.
During the public announcement period for my proposed appointment, the provincial department received an anonymous letter denouncing me personally. The whistleblower
knew my connections were mainly at the municipal bureau level, and the whistleblower bypassed the municipal bureau, sending the material directly to
the female leader in charge of discipline inspection at the provincial department. I understood that the other party's purpose was simply to get the provincial department
to intervene directly to suppress and influence the municipal bureau's decision-making; after all, in officialdom, "a higher-ranking official can crush you."
Frankly, the whistleblower underestimated me
. I knew the gist of the matter the very day the provincial leader received the whistleblower's letter. There might be many questions, even wondering how I did it.
The answer is simple: this is the reality of society. If you do your homework beforehand, someone will definitely
run errands for you. If I didn't have the ability to obtain firsthand information, how could I survive in a government agency?
According to organizational principles, this female secretary should have reported the whistleblower's materials to the head of the provincial department immediately
. After receiving instructions, depending on the severity of the situation, the materials should either be transferred to the municipal bureau for separate handling, or
a joint investigation team should be formed by the provincial department and the municipal bureau to investigate the matter.
However, this female secretary violated the first element of organizational principles in handling this matter. Without obtaining
instructions from the head of the provincial department, she acted first and reported later, personally issuing a cryptic
instruction to the municipal bureau's discipline inspection team. She ordered the municipal bureau to conduct a serious investigation into the matter, suspend the current competition, and place me
under investigation. Subsequently, the provincial department dispatched a special team, which, together with the municipal bureau, formed a joint investigation team
to conduct an investigation into the unsigned whistleblower's report for over a month.
Although the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Party Committee both belong to the Party's two committees and share the responsibility of supervising the Party Committee, politically
speaking, the Discipline Inspection Department must operate under the leadership of the Party Committee. Administratively, the Discipline
Inspection Secretary (or Group Leader) of each unit is half a rank lower than the Party Committee (or Party Group) Secretary. However, this female secretary's willful and autocratic style
lacked political awareness and a sense of the big picture. Her disrespect for superiors also violated the principles of official conduct.
Her disrespect for superiors also indicates a serious personality flaw in handling superior-subordinate relationships.
Her headstrong attitude and arrogant behavior confirmed the rumors of discord between her and the top leader of the leadership team
. Of course, the fact that this female secretary could reach the deputy provincial level also suggests that she must possess considerable power and influence.
The female secretary of the provincial department issued a thought-provoking instruction based solely on a rather unreliable whistleblower report
, which made me suspect something was amiss. It was
as if she could easily uncover the truth by simply having someone investigate the report. Frankly, every year when the provincial department organizes welfare programs, the vast
majority of tasks are assigned to our county bureau, and I'm responsible for the county-level operations
.
Therefore, I have opportunities to interact with relevant leaders and departments within the provincial department every year. I've even accompanied
the head of the county bureau to meet this female secretary, so she should remember me. In reality, my
work isn't within her area of responsibility, so the possibility of offending her is almost zero. Thinking it over,
there's only one possibility: driven by the promises of personal gain, she's doing something illogical, which
makes sense.
It seems my competitor is no ordinary person; they've really gone to great lengths to bring me down. These
bastards always play the good guy, you can't tell what's going on. But when it comes to the most crucial moment,
their true abilities are revealed. Sigh… for a deputy section-level leadership position, they actually resorted to a self-destructive tactic that hurt the enemy a thousand while harming themselves eight
hundred, making a scene like a bloodbath. Fortunately, our background and abilities aren't just for show.
At first, I thought the joint investigation team was just going through the motions to appease my superiors. Unexpectedly, as
the investigation deepened, they took me seriously. Someone from above informed me and explained the inside story. Because
of this matter, the head of the municipal bureau was also involved. My two elderly fathers also used their channels to
inquire and report the situation. Even my father-in-law, who never uses personal connections, used his influence, but all
to little avail.
Frankly speaking, firstly, I wasn't high enough in rank to have any influence, and secondly, some people were afraid of getting involved and
losing their jobs. Faced with this predicament, I didn't "sit and wait to be slaughtered." Instead,
I sent a distress signal to Brother Zhou. I've mentioned Brother Zhou's strength and influence before; his connections were far greater than I imagined. In his view, using a sledgehammer to crack a nut was unnecessary. A phone call gave me the opportunity 　　to sincerely and deeply apologize to the head of
the provincial department . The head of the provincial department expressed sympathy for my sincere attitude. 　　Although the big boss didn't outwardly make any statement, I gleaned something from his words. Therefore 　　, I wasn't discouraged during the subsequent investigation; instead, I remained confident and actively cooperated with the investigation team. 　　Even if someone was sabotaging me behind my back, so what? Firstly, during the discussion and decision-making process, someone would definitely 　　stand up and offer a different opinion in my favor. Of course, the person who could speak for me could definitely suppress the other side. After all, 　　our Party has always emphasized promoting democracy and using concrete evidence. Different opinions and suggestions can be raised face-to-face 　　, and the higher the level, the more democratic it should be. Even if someone wanted to cause trouble, they had to respect 　　the opinions of the collective discussion. Besides, they didn't have the power to create a "one-man show." And then again, they weren't the king. 　　So, did I actually have any substantial problems? According to organizational principles and regulations, there were definitely some issues 　　. The content of the accusation seemed to target only me, but upon closer examination, it wasn't hard to see that the other side's intentions and purposes had 　　a double-edged, or even multi-pronged, chain effect. 　　The accusation materials cover several main points, and I'll highlight the key ones. First, it alleges that I 　　used my family's power and connections to secure and buy my way into official positions. Second, it concerns 　　the issue of public officials engaging in business, claiming I profited through close family ties and abused my power for personal gain, suspected 　　of embezzlement. Third, it concerns my personal lifestyle, specifically the previous misunderstanding about a romantic relationship between Xiaohui and me 　　. 　　The first point involves many sensitive people and events, but most are 　　fabricated by these malicious individuals. However, I must admire their imagination and ability to make baseless accusations. 　　They've gone to great lengths to investigate me, thoroughly understanding my strength and background. The materials 　　specifically mention my two fathers, who still hold significant power, 　　detailing how they helped me with this matter, which officials they approached, and how much money they gave. However, everything requires evidence, and 　　baseless accusations are difficult to verify and conclude. I won't go into the reasons why. 　　Secondly, regarding 　　the issue of public officials engaging in business and my alleged abuse of family connections and power for personal gain and embezzlement, the business issue had already been settled previously. I had even been summoned for questioning by the county discipline inspection commission 　　, which implicated me because of my father-in-law's investigation. I was just an ordinary public official, neither a party 　　member nor a leading cadre, and the discipline inspection department only gave me a reprimand. 　　Subsequently, the shareholding structure of our company changed. The largest shareholder became a distant relative of mine and 　　a subsidiary of Uncle Zhao, with the remaining shares held by Xiaojun, Xuejiao, and Yingzi. Later, this matter became 　　common knowledge. When the joint investigation team interviewed me, I did not hide anything and gave them a truthful account 　　. 　　Of course, while the business may seem unrelated to me on the surface, I was actually the real controller behind the scenes 　　. The investigation team found some evidence regarding my business dealings. As I mentioned above, everything 　　requires evidence. So, where exactly did the problem lie? 　　Actually, the problem lay with Xiaohui. What seemed like an unintentional remark brought my true relationship with Nan Yuanzi 　　to the surface, and the investigation team then escalated the issue to another level. Frankly, I didn't suspect 　　Xiaohui did it intentionally at the time, so I didn't blame her afterwards. After all, she was new to the job and lacked experience, which was understandable. 　　It was normal for her to say a few thoughtless mistakes 　　in front of the aggressive investigation team . Later, upon reflection, I realized that some things are out in the open; 　　you can't hide them. Even if Xiaohui hadn't been so talkative, others would have revealed things, 　　giving the investigation team the same opportunity. 　　The initial idea and intention of purchasing the land to build a farmhouse was actually very simple: to create a 　　private space for friends and family to relax and enjoy themselves. Later, as more and more friends from all walks of life visited, they inadvertently became 　　the best living advertisement for Nanyuanzi, and its reputation quickly spread. Subsequently, the non-profit Nanyuanzi was forced 　　to adopt a commercial model, and even with changes in its operating model, it only targeted specific groups. 　　Due to limited space and the need to expand its business, we invested heavily in 　　the expansion and renovation of Nanyuanzi. For example, we purchased land to build several small villas, and leased and purchased a large 　　amount of idle farmland around Nanyuanzi to develop ecological breeding and planting projects. 　　Due to the fertile soil and good water quality, our rice, livestock, fish, shrimp 　　, and self-processed pressed soybean oil and other purely green foods quickly gained recognition from all sectors of society. At the same time, Nanyuanzi was 　　designated as a special welfare base for employees by our provincial, municipal, and county-level units. 　　In summary, from any perspective, Nanyuanzi and our unit have an inextricable relationship. The investigation team 　　launched a series of investigations focusing on this aspect. 　　First, the team concentrated on the various work-related interactions between Nanyuanzi and our unit. They 　　investigated several aspects simultaneously: first, the economic dealings between Nanyuanzi and our unit; second, 　　whether I engaged in any personal corruption or embezzlement during the procurement process at various levels. The investigation team investigated for over half a 　　month without finding the materials they sought.

From the perspective of financial transactions, there were no abnormalities in any expenditures, and
there were no instances of excessive or overpriced purchases of welfare benefits for superiors. No involvement of the county bureau in the operation of Nanyuanzi was found, and everything complied with
the policies and regulations at the time. Since the investigation team couldn't find what they wanted in the accounts, they focused their
investigation on whether I had engaged in embezzlement or misappropriation of
public funds. Given the relationship between my unit and Nanyuanzi, it's certain that I might have engaged in embezzlement, especially since my dual role makes me inextricably linked to the issue.
As for whether I personally engaged in embezzlement, I can say with certainty that I have never embezzled a single penny of public funds. Everyone
should know that my company, Nanyuanzi, and rental income are quite substantial annually.
Why would I bother embezzling such a small amount of public money?
Ruining myself for a small gain is no joke. As for whether others have
problems with embezzlement, I don't know. My position isn't at the very top of the power structure, and some issues are difficult
to discuss, let alone make arbitrary or irrelevant statements in this article.
The investigation team is targeting my personal issues. Even if other matters or people are involved, that's
a different story. If it truly involves embezzlement, then that's beyond the scope of their investigation team's jurisdiction, and the matter
will inevitably escalate to another level.
The topic is too sensitive; I apologize to everyone watching. Some things can only be touched upon lightly.
Finally, regarding my personal lifestyle. Actually, what's said in the whistleblower's materials is
malicious slander, intended only to disgust people. Although the whistleblower has no real evidence, they
've already achieved their goal of causing trouble and disruption.
Before this, I also talked about the veracity of the rumors with Xiaohui. Later, it spread wildly and affected
many aspects, but fortunately, I gained the trust of my family and the organization, and the matter subsided.
Actually, Xiaohui and I initially had a purely professional superior-subordinate relationship. As our work cooperation deepened, we
became very good friends. The ambiguous relationship between Xiaohui and me occurred after my divorce from Xiaoyu
.
Time flew by, and the investigation team had been investigating me for some time. Aside from confirming my business dealings
and embezzlement, they hadn't made any substantial progress on other issues. Just two
weeks before the traditional holiday, they suddenly received orders from the provincial department to withdraw. There were several
reasons for this withdrawal.
First, the head of the provincial department interfered with the investigation, citing a shortage of manpower due to the busy schedule before the Spring Festival, and
demanded the immediate withdrawal of the seconded personnel. In his view, everything that needed to be investigated had been investigated, and further investigation would yield
the same result .
Second, there was another important reason for his interference: originally, this matter was only directed at me, but the investigation team's direction
and intentions had strayed somewhat. There was also suspicion that the female secretary of the provincial department had interfered with the direction of the investigation. The provincial department
head, for the sake of the overall situation and stability, withstood the pressure and ended the investigation team's work.
Although the investigation team's direction was somewhat off, some issues clearly touched upon other people and matters.
On sensitive issues, the provincial department's guiding principle was clear: to suppress problems and resolve them internally as much as possible
. Escalating to another level would trigger a chain reaction, affecting many
people and causing numerous problems. The initial objective of the investigation had been achieved, so there was no need to continue. After
collective discussion and decision by the provincial department's Party Committee, the investigation team's work was terminated.
Upon withdrawal, the investigation team immediately reported its findings to the provincial department's Party Committee. Following
collective discussion and acceptance of the investigation team's recommendations, and in accordance with
the "Civil Servant Law" and the "Disciplinary Regulations of the Communist Party of China," I was given a Party warning and admonitory talk, ordered to transfer the operating rights
or deregister the company, disqualified from this leadership position election, and reassigned. Subsequently,
the provincial department's handling opinions were issued to the municipal bureau in document form.
In fact, during that period, there were quite a few public officials engaged in business, from top to bottom. The corresponding policies were relatively lenient,
and the management and supervision mechanisms were not yet perfect. As long as business people could explain the legality of their income
and that they had no vested interests with government agencies, the penalties for public officials engaging in business were not severe
. Generally, they received demerits, major demerits, or, in more serious cases, demotion or dismissal. The most serious punishment was expulsion from public office.
As soon as the provincial department's party committee meeting ended, several important calls of condolence followed. The first call was
from the boss's secretary (the secretary's first call might seem insignificant, but it was entirely at the behest of his boss
). The second was from Brother Zhou.
Then came calls from my two fathers, leaders at the city and county levels, and my most concerned relatives. To be honest, although I was mentally and emotionally prepared for this outcome, 　　I still found it somewhat difficult to accept
after learning the truth .
However, this incident started because of me, and the subsequent developments
affected many levels.
It was quite remarkable that the provincial department's top leaders, under pressure from their opponents, managed to keep the situation under control.
On the surface, it seems I lost and became a scapegoat, but that's not the case. From my perspective,
I gained quite a lot. Looking back, I can say I turned misfortune into a blessing in disguise. I not only helped many people, but also smoothed out
relationships with higher-ups and made many important acquaintances. The benefits outweighed the drawbacks.
Fortunately, I'm not someone everyone dislikes; many people are protecting and helping me. I'm still
young, just over thirty, and I have a long road ahead. As long as I'm willing to settle down, be down-to-earth
, work diligently, and patiently wait for the right opportunity, I will eventually encounter even better opportunities. Having understood this
, I'm no longer so disheartened, and I'll face everything with a peaceful mindset.
Following the provincial department's instructions, the municipal and county bureaus acted swiftly. The official documents reached
the county bureau level the very next day. First, the municipal bureau issued a notice revoking my eligibility to run for leadership position. Subsequently, the county bureau's party committee
convened a branch meeting to discuss the matter according to organizational procedures. Based on the discussion results, a party warning was issued against me
, and the matter was reported to the party committee. At the same time, the county bureau's discipline inspection and supervision department conducted a reprimand interview with me. Following this, my position...
My duties also changed; I was demoted from a section chief to a regular staff member, and my office
was moved to the county bureau's trade union.
Frankly, I didn't care about the demotion. I wasn't a deputy section chief anyway; in the national
administrative hierarchy, section chiefs and regular staff members are the same, so it wouldn't significantly affect my career. What really
bothered me was the party warning, because it would hinder and delay my career advancement.
As for the issue of withdrawing from and transferring the company's management rights, the county bureau's discipline inspection and supervision department didn't take any substantial
action against me. In their view, the person behind the scenes had already achieved their goal, and the punishment I deserved had been issued
; the higher-ups wouldn't investigate further.
On the other hand, the head of the supervision office is a smart man; we usually get along well. This matter
is within his control, and he wouldn't take advantage of my misfortune. Even if there was pressure from above, he wouldn't
really do anything to me; at most, he'd just go through the motions to appease them.
He knew my personal influence, and although this incident caused me to miss a great opportunity for promotion,
he firmly believed that my current predicament was temporary and that I would soon recover.
More than a year later, his judgment was proven correct. Just
days after my disciplinary action, without any warning, the county bureau's leadership was completely reshuffled.
The deputy director of the municipal bureau in charge of personnel suddenly led a team to our county bureau, organized and convened a bureau-wide work meeting
, and announced several appointments and personnel adjustments by the municipal bureau's party group. First, the current top leader, the party secretary and director, was removed from his post and
transferred to another position in the municipal bureau.
Second, the former party member and executive deputy director was appointed as the party secretary and director. Third, it was announced that a cadre named
"Yu," transferred from outside the bureau, was nominated to be a member of the county bureau's party group and head of the discipline inspection team.
Subsequently, the municipal bureau announced the new leadership team and party members of the county bureau. The former director of the business bureau was promoted to executive
deputy director, and the former head of the discipline inspection team was promoted to deputy director of business. A new position of chairman of the trade union was created
, which was concurrently held by a member of the leadership team. The municipal bureau's sudden adjustment of the county bureau's leadership team concealed some hidden agendas and released certain signals.
The transfer of the top leader was somewhat expected, since he was involved in some matters during the investigation . However
, I did not expect it to happen so quickly. His transfer means early retirement to make room for someone else
.
However, in my opinion, this handling by the higher authorities is quite fair to him, at least preserving his political
status.
In fact, this is a common tactic used by the higher authorities. While protecting this person, they are also observing whether the situation will
develop in any other way, so that they can deal with it in time if they find anything wrong.
The subsequent succession is also a matter of course. Although the former top leader was my benefactor, the successor
has been kind to me. If it weren't for his promotion and recommendation, I wouldn't have had such a smooth career. As
for those ranked lower, I could disregard them in my mind, but in actual work, those who deserved respect had to be
respected.
Although I lost my chance for promotion due to the machinations of a petty person, their last hope was also
shattered by the actions of the city bureau's external investigators. I didn't get what I wanted, and they also got nothing. However, the biggest
beneficiary of the gains and losses was still me. If there were another opportunity for competition, they would no longer be qualified to compete with me,
and I was young, so I would be the one laughing last.
After more than a month of ups and downs, everything finally settled down, and my tense nerves relaxed.
Experiencing this failure and setback gave me a profound understanding of life. During that time, I was calmly
thinking about this question: Why do people work when they are born into this world that is fair to everyone?
And the results of work are so different.
Some commit suicide because of work failure, some are discouraged by work setbacks, and some rise to
prominence because of work success. Why does a fair society give different results to each worker? This once
puzzled me. Like a lost lamb, I wandered blindly in the vortex of power and temptation. In fact, setbacks
and failures are not terrible; they are compulsory courses in life. Therefore, we should face them squarely. They tell us
the eight-character mantra of life: face it squarely, be unyielding, remain calm, and strive forward.
I believe that life should involve constantly experiencing failures and setbacks.
Only those who rise again from adversity are truly strong.
This failure also made me see the coldness of human nature. Actually, being a person is difficult, especially being a
mature and thoughtful man. In society, one must learn to adapt to changes in the environment
. With the change in my work, I also saw the indifference of people. With the announcement of the decision,
everything was settled, and I was reassigned to a largely insignificant, vacant position.
But there's a small group of people who, under the influence of reality and the allure of "power," habitually
view things with a snobbish mindset. In their eyes, my failure was simply "deserved"! Their attitude changes
as quickly as turning the pages of a book; they're completely different in an instant.
Alas… these frogs in a well have no other skills, but their jealousy is insatiable, and their ability to kick someone when they're down is
impeccable. However, these people will always be that croaking toad at the bottom of the well; their vision
will forever be limited to the small patch of sky above them.
Actually, the group of people who moved me the most and who cared for me the most remain unchanged. They
comfort me with their hearts and give me the strength to move forward with their actions and support. With the companionship of my family, the comfort of my leaders,
the help of my friends, the support of my colleagues, and the solace of my lover, I have everything. I lack nothing
and fear nothing. So, how far away is the moment I stand up again?
Suddenly finding myself idle in my new position, without the busy work schedule of before, and
lacking the feeling of being surrounded by people, I inevitably felt a little out of place. Deep down, I knew that
everything was temporary, and I would soon be back!
In those years, for the sake of my career and business, I neglected and missed out on so much, especially neglecting my family
and showing concern for my loved ones; I've always felt guilty about that. Now that I can let go of everything, I feel...
The pressure also vanished, and the feeling of being free from official duties was truly wonderful. Less complicated, more
peaceful, I could focus all my energy on my family, using time and action to make up for my shortcomings towards them.
Because I was competing for a job during that period, I had no time to attend to business matters. Fortunately, Xiaojun and Xiaorou
were managing and supporting me, which put my mind at ease. On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, I
gathered them together and listened carefully to their reports on the operational status of each project from the previous year. On
the surface, the company's situation seemed decent, but the financial statements showed a significant decrease in operating profit compared to the previous year
.
The situation at Nanyuanzi was even more dire, bordering on dismal, incurring a loss in the first year. Rental
income was relatively stable, increasing almost every year. To investigate the reasons for the profit decline, the three
of us conducted a thorough analysis. There were two main reasons for the decline in the company's operating profit: firstly,
a sharp drop in sales of complete machines and electronic components, which also contributed to the lower profit margin.
The reasons for this are twofold: First, the rapid rise of smartphones and tablets has impacted and changed the market
landscape of traditional electronic products, showing a trend of replacing and integrating related electronic products. Simultaneously, we have encountered a rare
opportunity for product transformation.
Second, due to factors such as changes in national policies, the transformation (relocation) or reduction of projects undertaken by Brother Zhou and Uncle Zhao's companies
has affected our company's workload, which is another factor contributing to the reduced profits. As for
the reasons for Nanyuanzi's losses, it's actually quite simple. Last year, in order to cater to and adapt to market needs, Xiaorou upgraded and renovated Nanyuanzi
. Before recouping the initial investment, the investigation I was under directly impacted
overall operating revenue.
Fortunately, I realized this in time, and with the changes in the market and policies, I have developed further plans
and intentions.
To be honest, due to the obstacles I encountered in my career, I suddenly
saw through and became indifferent to those ephemeral "fame and fortune." It was from that time that I began to have the idea of letting go of some things.
I had planned to spend a peaceful Spring Festival in my hometown, but the day before New Year's Eve, in a daze,
Xiaoyu dragged me onto a flight to Dalian. A few hours later, all nine members of our two families
were checking into a luxury villa. Actually, Xiaoyu had planned the trip to Dalian for the Spring Festival long ago
, but she hadn't told me because I was too busy with other things at the time. Once the decision was made,
everything was set in stone. She wanted me to get away from this troublesome place and have a good change of scenery to relax and enjoy
the New Year.
To be honest, everything Xiaoyu did for me truly touched me. Since I became an office manager
for several years, I had rarely focused on my family and had little time to spend with them. Now that
the spotlight has faded, my heart and soul have returned to them. In the peaceful atmosphere of the Spring Festival, it should
be my time to show my best as a son, husband, and father.
The Spring Festival holiday was too short. My whole family hadn't had enough time together before it was
time to go back to work. My low spirits lifted considerably in the festive atmosphere of the New Year; all my worries
and unpleasantness were left behind, replaced by a fresh start for the new year.
To prolong the peaceful atmosphere, I asked the new leader to extend my holiday. He
understood my feelings perfectly and approved the indefinite leave without a word. When I would return to work
depended on how I felt. Since
my holiday had no fixed end, I could fully relax and enjoy myself, while my four elderly parents
remained on duty. However, in three or four years, my parents will also be leaving
their important posts, and they will have more free time then. I will try my best
to spend more time with them.
Early on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, my parents boarded a flight and flew back home. Before I left, the elderly folks spoke to me individually
, telling me not to be discouraged and to quickly get back to work. I understood their feelings
, especially since when their children suffer setbacks and failures, the person they worry about most is
me, their disappointing son. Ah… truly, the hearts of parents are full of love and concern.
After seeing the elders off, only the three of us remained in the large villa. Xiaoyu took
a long leave to spend time with me, as Lele's kindergarten was on winter break and hadn't started yet, so the three of us could
be together every day. Our happy days passed by like this, without a care
in the world, shopping together, playing together, enjoying various delicacies, and traveling together. To be honest,
that period was the longest and happiest time we had spent alone together as a family.
For the convenience of our family trips, and also because Xiaoyu's Mazda needed replacing, I
bought her an imported BMW X5 in her name. When I drove the car back and placed it in front of her,
she complained, but her beautiful eyes glistened with happy tears.
People often say that women are easily moved by romantic men, but I, a man who considers myself quite romantic,
have neglected my wife far too much. Since marrying Xiaoyu, I haven't given her any expensive gifts, and finally, I
found the right opportunity to express my feelings.
Men often have a misconception about love, believing that giving a woman the best material comforts is a
sign of love. This is not true. Women who truly love a man don't have high material needs; what women value most
is a man's sense of responsibility and the initial promise of lifelong companionship.
Xiaoyu is a thrifty and hardworking woman. During the years we were together, she always reminded
us to be humble, not to spend money recklessly, and never to flaunt our wealth
. Although we are now separated, some of her ideas and beliefs continue to influence me.
Before my parents' holiday ended, our whole family received an invitation from Uncle Zhao to attend his...
At a private family banquet, I had the privilege of meeting Uncle Zhao's wife and
son for the first time.
As I mentioned earlier, Uncle Zhao's wife and child had settled abroad years ago and
rarely returned to China unless absolutely necessary. If my secretary hadn't leaked our itinerary,
Uncle Zhao wouldn't have bothered to fly back from abroad with his wife and son to meet us. To be honest, meeting Uncle Zhao's wife for
the first time was quite a shock. This woman
exuded a unique aura in her clothing, demeanor, speech, and elegant demeanor.
After the banquet, my father's words cleared up many of my doubts. Actually, Uncle Zhao's wife
was no ordinary person. According to my father, she was the youngest daughter of a founding general. However, hearing the general's name
felt completely unfamiliar to me. After all, in the early days of the People's Republic of China, the first batch of people awarded general ranks were quite
numerous; there were nearly eight hundred major generals with even one star.
From childhood to adulthood, I've only learned about a handful of people from books, and
my knowledge of most generals is extremely limited, so it's understandable that I'm unfamiliar with them. Although I don't know much about this old general,
his military achievements are recorded in the annals of the People's Liberation War.
"To be honest, I really envy Uncle Zhao's good fortune. I never imagined he would have the opportunity to marry a
woman with such a prestigious background. But thinking about it carefully, my luck isn't bad either. Various opportunities have allowed me to get
to know people like Uncle Zhao and Brother Zhou, and it's with their help and support that I've achieved my small success today
."
I remember mentioning before that my father and Uncle Zhao were comrades-in-arms in the same unit. Later, my father
transferred to civilian work, while he was admitted to military academy. Because of his outstanding academic performance, just before graduating and returning to his
grassroots unit, he was noticed by a general and exceptionally retained in the military region as a confidential secretary. From then on, his
career progressed rapidly.
Actually, the person who kept Uncle Zhao in the military region wasn't the retired general, but his
eldest son, a deputy corps-level chief of staff. Because of his work as a confidential secretary, Uncle Zhao
had frequent contact with the old man and his family. Over time, the old general took a liking to Uncle Zhao, and the old man intended
to make him his son-in-law.
However, Aunt Zhao was the old man's most beloved daughter, and he would never
go against her wishes regarding people or things she disliked. Fortunately, Aunt Zhao also had feelings for Uncle Zhao, and the two progressed from
acquaintance to love and eventually became husband and wife. From another perspective, the fact that the old general would marry his most beloved
daughter to someone else shows how much Uncle Zhao was valued and loved by the old man.
Uncle Zhao was, in fact, a restless and ambitious man. He had an innate love for adventure.
After marrying Aunt Zhao, he leveraged his family's influence to rise rapidly through the ranks of the military
, climbing from captain to lieutenant colonel in just over a decade. Instead of
continuing his military career, he chose to transfer to civilian life.
Uncle Zhao was initially assigned to the Economic and Trade Commission of a certain province. His work exposed him
to many business ideas and information, and he began to consider starting his own business. Just after Deng Xiaoping's
Southern Tour in 1992, despite Aunt Zhao and his family's attempts to dissuade him, he once again chose to leave his post and go into business.
His initial decision to transfer infuriated the old general. Given his career trajectory at the time,
reaching the rank of deputy division commander in his early forties would have been easily achievable. But Uncle Zhao wanted a different life. Seeing
his determination, the old general didn't impose his will on him and ultimately respected his choice. However, when he changed careers again
, he faced strong opposition from everyone in his family. His stubborn attitude did indeed encounter considerable
resistance.
Alas… everyone has their own destiny, and it seemed destined that he would become wealthy. Unexpectedly, everything he did seemed divinely aided.
After several ups and downs, his business grew larger and larger, and his assets snowballed.
Of course, his smooth-sailing business success was also largely due to the influence of his wife's family.
It was at this family gathering that I first met the eldest son of the Zhao family, Zhao Junfan. Before going, I thought a lot
about how to build a good relationship with this unseen young master. But upon meeting him,
his behavior completely shattered and changed all my previous assumptions. His arrogant demeanor and disrespectful
attitude completely overturned the image of the large family members as calm and kind in my mind.
Sigh... I really never expected that a family with such a rich heritage would raise such
a scoundrel who tarnishes the family image. It's truly shocking and incomprehensible. Personally, I think he's been spoiled and
pampered by his family, and money has made him stupid.
Zhao Junfan is a hopeless case; he's a
piece of trash created by money and power. His name is certainly handsome, with a meaning of elegance and distinction, but his character is anything
but pleasing.
To be honest, he didn't leave me with a single good impression. From the first meeting, I knew we
could never be true friends, not even in the most ordinary way. Frankly, we're not on the same wavelength; we'll
never see eye to eye.
In Northeastern dialect, "This little brat is too damn arrogant and pretentious." He has a personality and a temper, and I'm
even more stubborn than him. If it weren't for the bond between our parents, I wouldn't even give a damn about him!
However, on the surface, I still had to put on a show and go along with things as appropriate. It wasn't that
I was afraid of him because he was rich and powerful, but rather that I knew how to deal with such a jerk. Although I disliked him, it didn't mean
I would punish myself with him, much less make myself angry. We were so incompatible, we
couldn't stand each other, perhaps we were enemies or sworn enemies in our past lives, and we'd have a battle to settle our scores sooner or later!
Later, I learned some things about Zhao Junfan from my secretary. This little bastard was no good
, and certainly not someone to be trifled with; he was proficient in everything from drinking and gambling to whoring and smoking. It's said that when he was thirteen or fourteen...
A girl in his class was raped. If his family hadn't used their power and money to subdue the victim
, he would have been detained by the authorities that year. To prevent him from causing trouble again, Uncle Zhao,
having no other options, sent him abroad.
However, I personally believe that Uncle Zhao's son was the biggest mistake of his life. If he had been able to get
Zhao Junfan imprisoned and brought to justice, his rebellious son wouldn't have been ruined.
Zhao Junfan, already a good-for-nothing and troublemaker in China, became even more unrestrained and reckless in the different system abroad.
He quickly befriended local Chinatown thugs, not only learning to use
drugs but also joining a local gang. He committed all sorts of crimes, including fighting, kidnapping, and extortion, quickly
gaining a small reputation in Chinatown. Drug rehabilitation and detention centers became his second home. If his family hadn't
used money to hire gangsters for protection and unscrupulous lawyers to plead his case, I estimate he would have been dead long ago.
His descent into depravity was largely due to his family's flawed upbringing. Coupled with
his family's power and influence, they indulged his every whim. When he was young, the elders intervened to prevent
adults from interfering, but by the time he grew older, it was too late.
In fact, at twenty-six or twenty-seven, Zhao Junfan should have been learning the business from his father, but his various
vices caused Uncle Zhao to lose faith in his wayward son. Uncle Zhao even considered
having another child with his secretary to inherit the family fortune, but ultimately nothing came of it. (What
caused him to abandon this idea? I think there must be many unknown factors involved.)
Although Uncle Zhao and Aunt Zhao had high expectations for their son, the harsh reality broke
their hearts.
Alas… the hearts of parents are always full of love and concern. What parent doesn't want their children to bring honor and glory to their family?
But Zhao Junfan simply failed to bring honor to his clan.
"Okay, let's change the subject. Let's put him aside for now and talk about something else. I'll mention
this little brat again later."
When you encounter a good opportunity, you must seize it and make the most of it. For example, you should frequently
associate with high-level people. Being with them will allow you to learn about people and things that ordinary people don't know, especially
the information they reveal. If you can grasp the opportunity and prepare in advance,
your wallet might swell faster than others. I was fortunate enough to catch some
sensitive policy trends at this gathering, and after the banquet, I made several decisions that benefited my business.
After the Lantern Festival, I flew to Hainan with two beautiful princesses. The purpose of this trip was not only for
sightseeing, but also to investigate some projects. Unexpectedly, as soon as I got off the plane, Brother Zhou's phone call disrupted
all my plans.
Coincidentally, his call came
immediately after the plane landed, as if he had spies planted by him. Actually, he didn't know my whereabouts; it was purely coincidental. He invited me to Hainan to
spend some time with me and to discuss the things we'd mentioned before.
He was quite surprised when I told him I was in Hainan, and then we met.
I had originally planned for the three of us to travel around on our own, but I spent most of my ten days in Hainan
with Brother Zhou, so we had to change our plans. However, the change didn't have a big impact;
we didn't miss anything we were supposed to do. My time with Brother Zhou wasn't as sordid as some people imagine.
Besides drinking tea and chatting, we discussed business matters.
The things Brother Zhou had mentioned before were tentatively finalized during this trip to Hainan. Afterwards, Brother Zhou
took me to his branch office in Hainan, the properties he was selling, and the projects under construction. To be honest,
I was quite surprised when I saw Brother Zhou's new development project. They used to work with things for the living, and now they've switched
to working with things for the dead.
Most readers might not understand what I'm saying—what's with the "dead and living" dynamic? Well, the truth is, his previous
commercial real estate developments were for the living, while his development of the Linyuan Cemetery in Hainan is for the deceased.
Hopefully, that clarifies things.
I've had in-depth discussions with him about the commercial value of these non-profit public welfare projects
, and Zhou's words gave me a completely new development concept, making everything clear
.
In fact, his public welfare projects are closely related to the government's livelihood projects. The initial wealth
accumulation of businesses relies on government support policies; conversely, public welfare projects require businesses to contribute financial and material resources to give back to and
serve society. Government initiatives naturally receive widespread support from businesses, creating a virtuous cycle of development.
Think about it carefully—do you think businesses would suffer losses doing this? Okay, let's leave that aside for now and talk
about my own situation.
The things Zhou discussed with me were two projects about to start: one was a bid he won for
part of the installation work for the provincial public security department's "Skynet" surveillance project. Secondly, he had undertaken a county government investment project—the construction of an e-commerce industrial park
. Because Zhou's company had many projects under construction and a long operational chain, he hoped I could subcontract some of
their smaller projects. Rather than offering me a chance to make big money, he was simply asking me
to share some of the risk for his company.
To be honest, I thought about this a lot. First, our company
is quite skilled in the installation and maintenance of related electronic products, so the electronic surveillance project should be a piece of cake.
Second, and most importantly, what worried me the most was that our company had absolutely
no experience in real estate development. However, Zhou reassured me by entrusting me with
the management and use of his company's most direct construction team. In a moment of impulsiveness, I decided to take the risk.
This decision was based on two considerations: first, to repay Zhou's favor; and second, because
doing business with the government was unlikely to result in a loss. However, after all the projects were completed, two completely
different results emerged . Projects that seemed like a sure thing have yet to receive their final payments, causing me...
Our company and the Public Security Bureau were locked in a three-year legal battle.
However, the construction project that I was most worried about turned out to be incredibly profitable. Not only did I quickly recoup my costs,
but I also gained over 2,400 square meters of street-facing commercial space on the first, second, and third floors. Although the commercial space was located within an industrial park 　　and seemed insignificant at first glance, its value multiplied after
government departments, e-commerce logistics companies, car dealerships, and related businesses moved in. 　　Later, I rented the first and second floors to Yingzi's two half-brothers, who started 　　a car dealership and repair business. I kept the third floor and converted it into a private entertainment area. I'll talk about Yingzi's two 　　brothers later; let's return to our trip to Hainan. 　　During our vacation in Hainan, Xiaoyu and I booked a seaside villa developed by Brother Zhou. We first 　　visited the model villa, and Xiaoyu was very satisfied with the layout and size, so we made the purchase. However, Brother Zhou 　　asked the pre-sale department to reserve one unit for me. As for the deposit, he wouldn't let the manager keep it, only telling me that he would give 　　me one as a gift after the project was completed. Although I knew he would definitely keep his word, it's always better to keep things clear even between brothers, so he 　　couldn't persuade me otherwise and finally reluctantly let the manager take it. 　　After finishing our business with Brother Zhou, the three of us flew back to Dalian and stayed there for about a month and a half 　　. Every day was the same, and after a while, we got tired of it. In the blink of an eye, 　　the May Day holiday was approaching, the weather outside was gradually warming up, and the flowers and plants were sprouting new 　　buds. My mood, like the earth recovering from the revival of all things, was full of vitality. I thought it was time to go back and 　　report. I told Xiaoyu my idea, and she was very happy to see that I had cheered up again. After 　　visiting the opening ceremony of the "Cherry Blossom Festival," the three of us drove home. 　　The journey was smooth, and after nearly ten hours of travel, we finally arrived home safely before sunset 　　. The first thing I did upon arriving home was to chat with my parents, mainly to express my determination to them. 　　This setback in my life had shown them my maturity. While they were happy for me, they repeatedly urged 　　me not to be discouraged and to strive to present a new image. 　　Although they can be a bit nagging at times, I know it all stems from their care and love for me. 　　In truth, I had already composed myself and was ready to go. The second thing I did was 　　gather my two trusted advisors together to discuss the feasibility of two projects. Their opinions 　　were the same as mine; they both believed I shouldn't take on construction projects. However, I told them my firm resolve, and 　　neither of them said anything more. 　　Afterwards, I had the finance department compile my personal assets, and the accountant quickly prepared the financial statements 　　. To be honest, without this accounting and review, I wouldn't have known exactly how much I had at the time. 　　When I saw the financial report, I was quite surprised. I hadn't expected that my personal assets, 　　excluding fixed assets whose market value was currently incalculable, would amount to nearly 20 million yuan in disposable cash 　　. If fixed assets were included, the total assets would be around 40 million yuan. Looking at this 　　astronomical figure before me, I realized that all the hardship and toil I endured over the years was worth it! 　　While 20 million yuan in cash seems like a lot, whether it can be effectively utilized depends on the official investment 　　situation of the two projects. Actually, I had overcomplicated things from the beginning. Without careful consideration and reflection, 　　everything I had painstakingly accumulated might have vanished. There's a saying, "Investment involves 　　risk; proceed with caution," seemingly referring to stock trading. However, this saying can be interpreted more broadly. 　　It warns us that all investments carry a certain degree of risk, but behind that risk lies the potential for substantial 　　profits. 　　Since discussing this matter with Brother Zhou in Hainan, we hadn't delved into some follow-up issues. Therefore, 　　the third thing I did upon returning was to thoroughly discuss these matters with him. Our discussions went smoothly, and the results were 　　very satisfactory. First, regarding the cooperation model for the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope) project, his company was responsible for funding coordination and material procurement, while my 　　company was responsible for signing construction and installation contracts with the public security bureaus of the four counties—basically, earning a labor fee. 　　Second, concerning the various permits required before construction of the industrial park and 　　the salaries of the construction team's management personnel, he clearly told me that all the preliminary permits had been completed, and the construction teams were 　　gradually returning from other areas. As for the design and planning of the park and the initial funding, his company would coordinate with the counties 　　to resolve these issues. 　　To put it simply, in our cooperation model for this project, his company provided the permits, coordination, construction management 　　, and construction personnel, while I was only responsible for the management of the construction process, construction, and some management funding, etc. Ultimately, we 　　reached an agreement on a 40/60 revenue split and signed a contract primarily aimed at protecting my interests. 　　Logically speaking, given the strength of Brother Zhou's company, there was no need to seek 　　cooperation with others for such a small project. However, there were several reasons for this. First, his company 　　was experiencing some cash flow difficulties due to the large number of projects. Second, he didn't want to disappoint the government's trust and expectations, especially since his 　　company had received strong support and assistance from the local government during its development. Third, Brother Zhou knew this project 　　was a sure-fire way to make money, which is why he decided to involve me, giving me an opportunity to further accumulate wealth. 　　After the follow-up matters for the two projects were settled, it was mid-May. According to the stipulated 　　construction schedule for both projects, we entered the final preparation stage. First, Xiao Jun led the team to get the Sky Eye project operational 　　, and then the start date for the park construction was also set. 　　After all, the industrial park was a government achievement project, so the requirements were naturally quite strict. 　　Once the approximate start date was set, Zhou's company coordinated with the county government, and I asked a feng shui master to find an auspicious time and day. When the day arrived, 　　Zhou's construction company led a grand ceremony. The scene could truly be 　　described with the lines from the skit "Xiao Cui Talks": "Drums and gongs resounded, firecrackers crackled, red flags waved, and crowds of people filled the air." The county 　　invited provincial and municipal leaders to attend the groundbreaking ceremony, and even the provincial television station reported on it.

With a snip of the red embroidered ball, the sound of firecrackers, and a shovelful of earth, construction officially began. After the guests departed,
various large machinery entered the construction site, and that afternoon marked the start of a hectic and hectic
construction period.
To be continued…

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