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

Chapter 148 Zhao Lichun's Care! Cai Chenggong's True Colors Are Revealed!

Night fell.

Zhao Lichun returned home after a busy day.

He quickly went upstairs and knocked on the door.

Knock knock knock~

"Ruilong, it's me!"

"coming!"

Zhao Ruilong quickly switched the software interface.

In order to exploit vulnerabilities in the operating system, they quietly and continuously embezzled money from the Western financial industry.

Long ago, Zhao Ruilong meticulously wrote an extremely complex software program that ran continuously for 24 hours.

Now, after returning from a ten-day business trip, I have already accumulated substantial profits.

Naturally, large sums of money need to be broken down into smaller amounts and transferred to the relevant accounts.

After switching back to the game interface, Zhao Ruilong got up and went to open the door.

"dad!"

Zhao Lichun looked at his precious son with a slight frown.

"Why are you so busy playing games as soon as you get back? Don't you even go to the hair salon to get your hair trimmed?"

Zhao Ruilong scratched his head and laughed, "Let's skip it today, we'll get it cut tomorrow."

"How was your trip?"

Zhao Lichun closed the door, sat down on the bedside, his eyes full of doting affection.

At this moment, he was no longer Zhao Shuji, the most powerful official in Handong Province.

He was an elderly father who loved his son dearly!

"Of course, I gained a lot. I saw the most advanced electronic reconnaissance aircraft in the United States and learned and exchanged ideas with experts from many defense research units, which greatly broadened my horizons."

"In addition, my brother-in-law was awarded the title of Loyal Guardian and a first-class merit, which made my sister extremely happy. She must have called you to tell you the good news, right?"

Zhao Lichun couldn't stop smiling.

"Even if she didn't announce the good news, didn't the television, radio, and newspapers report on it extensively?"

"But since it's such a big deal, she still called me and praised you a lot on the phone."

Zhao Ruilong returned to his computer chair and handed his father a cigarette.

"Praise me? Why?"

After Zhao Lichun lit a cigarette, he smiled and said:

She said you talked to them during the Spring Festival.

"We must maintain a safe distance from US electronic reconnaissance aircraft that repeatedly violate our airspace to avoid collisions, but also take a firm stance when appropriate!"

"Your brother-in-law remembered what you said, kept a considerable distance from the other party, successfully avoided their malicious collision, and then boldly performed a close-range supersonic flight."

"It was your suggestion that not only saved your brother-in-law from disaster, but also allowed us to capture the United States' most advanced electronic reconnaissance aircraft almost intact, from which we learned a lot through disassembly and research."

"Therefore, if you don't deserve half the credit for his first-class merit, you deserve at least one-third. Otherwise, he wouldn't be a living first-class meritorious person now, but a martyr who gloriously sacrificed his life!"

Countless people know that it is extremely difficult to earn merit in the military, especially in peacetime.

There's a very straightforward way to put it.

The third-class merit is received standing up, the second-class merit is received lying down, and the first-class merit is received by the family member.

The higher the level, the greater the cost.

Therefore, those who survive to receive the First-Class Merit Award are extremely rare.

It must be an exceptionally outstanding performance and a significant contribution.

Just like my brother-in-law Yu Xinwang, who was awarded this first-class merit.

That was earned with one's life!

If they fail to evade, the US electronic reconnaissance aircraft will suddenly make a sharp turn.

He could very well have lost control of the fighter jet on the spot, resulting in the plane crash and his own death.

But less than 10,000 meters above the ground.

It conducted supersonic flight at a vertical distance of less than one kilometer from a U.S. electronic reconnaissance aircraft.

This requires not only superb flying skills, but also extraordinary courage that is not afraid of death.

The key is……

My brother-in-law's heroic act not only promoted military prestige but also greatly boosted morale.

They also captured, almost intact, the world's most advanced electronic reconnaissance aircraft.

This has allowed numerous defense research institutions to benefit greatly from dismantling and studying the material.

In the words of Defense Agency Director Zheng Peiyun.

Yu Xinwang successfully propelled China's military technology forward by at least ten years.

It was precisely because of his commendable courage and great contributions that he was awarded a first-class merit.

but……

No one knows why Zhao Ruilong advised his brother-in-law before the Spring Festival, or why he specifically asked Zheng Peiyun for help the day before the incident, so that the troops that were driving away and warning the intruding foreign aircraft could be appropriately tough.

Zhao Ruilong didn't want to say that he did this not only for the reunion and happiness of his brother-in-law's family, but also to complete the system's mission, and even more so to ensure that the Zhao family would have a general with outstanding military achievements to rely on in the future.

"It was my brother-in-law who made the achievements; I only mentioned it casually."

After taking a drag of his cigarette, Zhao Ruilong immediately changed the subject.

"During my ten-day business trip, did our plans and strategies go smoothly?"

Zhao Lichun smiled kindly and said, "With such great power in your hands, do you think things won't go smoothly?"

"However, your waste utilization plan targeting Su Jinyi, the richest man in Linjiang, ended a bit too soon!"

“I thought he could hold out for two or three months and invest more money in Handong, but before you even came back, he had already run away.”

Zhao Ruilong said with a wry smile, "You should be content!"

“We didn’t have to put in much effort. We just flattered and pleased him, and he invested nearly 10 billion in Handong.”

"If it were anyone else, how easy would it be to attract so much investment? Besides, we're making a contribution to the country and its people."

"Otherwise, if he hadn't invested that money in Handong, but instead transferred it abroad through underground banks, he would have suffered a huge loss!"

Zhao Lichun squinted as he smoked, nodded and smiled:

“That makes sense. Although he has certainly already transferred a lot of assets abroad, we have also indeed retained nearly 10 billion yuan in China.”

"Furthermore, he had deep roots in Linjiang, yet he fled so quickly. It seems that Zhong Zhengguo was serious about the education and rectification work in Linjiang!"

Zhao Ruilong sighed, "They're really going to get serious. My second uncle is almost overwhelmed by it."

"What? What happened to him?"

Zhao Lichun leaned forward, his expression concerned.

"I called him at the airport this afternoon. Zhong Zhengguo led a team to Jinghai to set up an office, and they've been there for three days already..."

Zhao Ruilong quickly recounted the entire conversation.

Including the insider information my second uncle found out, that bosses who were being educated and disciplined could pay money to avoid trouble.

After listening, Zhao Lichun said with a solemn expression:

“Zhong Zhengguo is much higher in rank than him, and he’s using the guise of education and rectification, so your second uncle really has no choice but to accept it and be helpless.”

"However, your thinking is correct. Blindly tolerating him will only lead to him becoming more aggressive. We must find a way to fight back so that he will stop!"

"If we really find out that someone in the task force is taking bribes, he will definitely be held accountable. If we give it a push, he can forget about being the head of the task force again!"

Zhao Ruilong took a deep drag on his cigarette.

"To deal with someone of his rank, we must be serious and cautious."

“Once my second uncle confirms that someone is indeed taking bribes, I will go to Linjiang myself.”

"You're going in person? If Zhong Zhengguo finds out, he definitely won't let you off easily!"

Zhao Lichun was somewhat surprised and worried.

"Don't worry, I'm just directing from behind the scenes. How could he possibly know?"

"By the way, I promised Gao Yuliang that I would develop the aviation industrial park in Luzhou."

"During my trip to Longlan Island, I met many experts and scholars in the field of military industry. I plan to suggest that COMAC build an aero-engine research and manufacturing base in Lüzhou."

Zhao Lichun chuckled awkwardly.

"Another investment? Does your Huilong Group even have any money left?"

"Of course, and I am very confident that we can build a world-class civilian high-bypass turbofan engine, so that domestically produced large aircraft can use domestically produced engines!"

Seeing his son's confident expression, Zhao Lichun nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.

"Alright, since you're so confident, then go for it! Just tell me what you need me to do!"

Zhao Ruilong stubbed out his cigarette, stood up, and said:

"Let's go downstairs and eat first, I'm hungry!"

"Okay, let's eat. You must not have been eating properly these past few days while you were away on business. I can see you've lost weight."

"..."

Zhao Ruilong was embarrassed and speechless.

It seems to be the case in the eyes of parents all over the world.

If a child's weight remains the same, even if they just get a little tanned, it's considered that they've lost weight.

"Oh right, Xiao Ke went to Yanjing to investigate Fan Jian's case, and it's been quite a while. Aren't you going to ask her when she'll be back?"

"Why ask her? I plan to go to Yanjing after I'm done with my work and give her a surprise."

"Yes, that's right. Men should always take the initiative!"

……

Jinghai.

Zhao Lidong and Secretary Wang inquired about it overnight.

After so many years in Linjiang Province, he is still a law enforcement secretary in Jinghai City.

Zhao Lidong's network of connections is naturally quite extensive.

After expressing his gratitude, Zhao Lidong hung up the phone with a smile.

"It's true that you can pay money to avoid trouble."

"However, the middleman was extremely cautious. I don't know his name, and I can't see what he looks like."

"If you're willing to cooperate, you'll sign a contract and make payments with a trading company registered in Hong Kong."

"What we can confirm now is that he is a middle-aged man who is not tall and speaks with a Handong accent. He is not a local from Linjiang."

Secretary Wang nodded repeatedly.

"It basically matches the information I got from here, so it seems to be him."

"But the problem now is, how can we pretend to want to cooperate with him without arousing suspicion?"

Zhao Lidong leaned back on the sofa, his hands behind his head.

"To avoid arousing his suspicion, your identity is very important. You must be one of the targets of this education and rectification campaign. Otherwise, if you contact him for no reason, he will definitely become suspicious and refuse to meet with you."

"Moreover, he was collecting bribes for others, so he was essentially just a front man. The real decision-makers were the powerful figures in the working group."

Secretary Wang immediately said, "So we must find a boss who is both a target of education and rectification and whose problems are not too serious to help us."

As soon as he said that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

Do you think that old fox Chen Tai will help introduce a suitable boss?

"Probably, after all, we've known each other for so many years."

"That's true. If his construction group wants to continue to secure projects and do business in Jinghai, they have to give me face!"

Zhao Lidong lightly tapped the sofa armrest with his finger.

"Let's use the old method to arrange a meeting with him. See you at the usual place first thing tomorrow morning."

Secretary Wang was taken aback for a moment.

"You're going to personally intervene? That... might not be a good idea. Zhong Shuji is still in Jinghai, keeping a close eye on you!"

"If I don't personally meet with Chen Tai, will he be willing to genuinely help me?"

Zhao Lidong let out a soft sigh.

"Go ahead and make the appointment! So what if Zhong Zhengguo finds out? I can just say that I'm looking for clues to expose the scoundrels in our law enforcement team!"

Secretary Wang smiled slightly.

"The leader is indeed very thoughtful. Chen Tai helped find a suitable boss, so are we going to step in afterward? If we're going to spend money to avoid trouble, we'll have to pay upfront!"

Zhao Lidong waved his hand.

"No need for that. Ruilong said he'll handle the rest. Where would we get so much money to lure people in?"

……

the next day.

Upon receiving the news, Zhao Ruilong immediately contacted Du Bozhong.

That afternoon, the two flew to Linjiang, the provincial capital.

That evening, he met Mr. Xu, who had been recommended by Chen Tai.

Like Chen Tai, this Mr. Xu is also engaged in the construction engineering industry.

Economic crimes related to project approvals, land acquisition, and demolition have become one of the targets of this educational rectification campaign.

He wanted to spend money to avoid trouble, but he was short of money. Now that someone was willing to share his burdens, he was naturally more than happy to accept.

He quickly told the truth that someone had indeed contacted him before, a boss with a Handong accent who called himself Lao Chen.

Since the price was still 25 million after some haggling, he said he would think about it some more.

As he spoke, he also produced a photo that had been secretly taken by someone who had been lying in ambush nearby.

Because the other person was wearing a hat and a mask, he asked many people to verify, but still couldn't recognize who it was.

However, I got my hands on the photos.

Zhao Ruilong, who was familiar with every character in "In the Name of the People," immediately recognized them.

"Isn't that Cai Chenggong, the boss of Dafeng Factory?"