200: Chapter 200 In the Name of the People, the Curtain Rises.

Hearing this news, Zhao Yang narrowed his eyes—the grand stage of Handong Province was about to rise.

He paused and asked, "How long have the people from the Anti-Corruption Bureau been watching him?"

"Two days," Chen Yan paused and said, "It started with section members, but now a division chief surnamed Hou has taken the field himself."

Zhao Yang thought for a moment and said, "Find someone to contact Zhao Dehan in secret. Lay out all the dirty laundry he's been involved in and let him go to the Discipline Inspection Commission to explain the situation himself. If he refuses to see reason, report him to the Discipline Inspection Commission under your real name."

"Brother Yang, you mean we shouldn't give the credit for investigating Zhao Dehan to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, right?"

Zhao Yang smiled, "You could say that. Also, keep an eye on that division chief surnamed Hou; don't let him notice you."

Chen Yan chuckled, "Don't worry, his skill isn't quite there yet."

After hanging up, Zhao Yang pondered for a while and sighed. Four years ago, he had already started paying attention to Zhao Dehan, using some channels to tell him not to overreach, and it had indeed made him refuse several attempts at corruption.

But with Zhao Yang in the magic city, he was out of reach. Zhao Dehan still became a small official with massive greed, though he probably didn't embezzle as much as in the original story; still, one hundred million was definitely there.

This made Zhao Yang realize that some people cannot change, and some things cannot be avoided.

He dialed Chen Shuting's number again, "Shuting, how is the situation in Jingzhou?"

"Boss, everything is the same," Chen Shuting said, "Ding Yizhen asked me for a bribe. I didn't take the bait and just sent him some local specialties from Jinghai. He wasn't very satisfied. He has already secretly declared that our Construction Group will definitely not be able to enter the Guangming Peak project."

"He's quite tough," Zhao Yang smiled, "What do you think of that Guangming Peak project?"

"It's hard to say in a few words," Chen Shuting paused and said, "It reeks of that kind of extensive investment from five years ago. Although it can boost the local GDP, the input-output ratio is not high. Boss, forgive my bluntness, but this project is like a mud pit; it's not worth the attention. I would rather go to Lvzhou to invest in the second phase of the Yueya Lake tourism development."

"Hmm... don't be impatient, just keep fishing there," Zhao Yang smiled, "The future Guangming Peak will not be what you see right now."

"Alright, Boss. Do you have any other instructions?" Chen Shuting asked.

"Not for now. Take care of yourself."

After hanging up with Chen Shuting, Zhao Yang dialed Gao Qiqiang's number, "Old Gao, it's me. How is the situation with Ding Yizhen? What do you think of this person?"

Gao Qiqiang's tone was somewhat disdainful, "Boss, to put it bluntly, he's an idiot. This person is extremely sycophantic toward foreigners and is always preparing to flee to America. But he is also very self-righteous, and his preparations are like a joke. He has no one over there to receive him. If he really went out, he might get played to death."

Zhao Yang laughed; Old Gao's judgment of people was truly accurate. In the show, Ding Yizhen was like duckweed after fleeing abroad and was eventually silenced in Africa. He continued to ask, "What about the situation with Director Qi?"

"He is too eager to advance," Gao Qiqiang's voice was filled with regret, "But I feel that haste makes waste. I advised him privately to wait. But he always says that the heads of the Public Security Departments in neighboring provinces are all Vice Governors, and he feels very embarrassed when he goes to meetings. Sigh... I have no other way."

"What about his relationship with his wife?" Zhao Yang asked.

"For the sake of the children, he and his wife look okay," Gao Qiqiang said, "But in reality, it's just maintained by the children. Director Qi and Gao Xiaoqin of the Shanyu Group have an ambiguous relationship, and Director Qi's wife and the Liang family are in a state of turning a blind eye."

"What do you think about the relationship between Gao Xiaoqin and Director Qi Tongwei?" Zhao Yang asked.

Gao Qiqiang paused before saying, "She is the person of the son of the former Handong Province Provincial Party Secretary—Young Master Zhao Ruilong. Gao Xiaoqin is actually just using Director Qi. As for the so-called feelings, I think it's just acting. Boss, perhaps you are not aware—from some angles, Gao Xiaoqin looks very much like Director Qi's first love, Chen Yang. Chen Yang is the daughter of Chen Yanshi, the former Deputy Prosecutor of the Provincial Procuratorate."

Zhao Yang also felt a sense of realization.

This was something he had never thought of. He had really thought that Director Qi Tongwei and Gao Xiaoqin were inseparable because they shared the same fate, but he hadn't expected that Gao Xiaoqin actually carried the shadow of the 'white moonlight' in Director Qi Tongwei's heart.

Gao Qiqiang continued, "Boss, that Chen Yang was heartbroken and went to America, and she is still unmarried to this day."

Zhao Yang was stunned.

He vaguely remembered that the original story seemed to say that Chen Yang was living very happily in America, and he couldn't help but ask, "So she isn't doing very well?"

"How should I put it," Gao Qiqiang's tone was filled with regret, "Her younger brother Chen Hai is the director of the Handong Province Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau, and the old man is a retired department-level cadre. If she were still in the country, she would definitely be much more comfortable than she is now. I asked a friend of mine in America to look into it. Chen Yang has always told her family that she is doing well, that she is not only married but also has children."

"Why go through all that trouble," Zhao Yang couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Director Qi Tongwei doesn't know about Chen Yang's situation, right?"

"He shouldn't know. He thinks Chen Yang is already married with children, otherwise, he wouldn't be so infatuated with Gao Xiaoqin."

"Hmm..." Zhao Yang said, "I've received some wind that that kid Ding Yizhen is going to have trouble. Have Old Mo keep a close eye on him. If he tries to run, stop him at the very last step."

"Alright, Boss."

After finishing the call with Gao Qiqiang, Zhao Yang dialed Gao Qilan.

"Brother Yang, what is it?" Gao Qilan's voice sounded a bit lazy; she had probably just woken up.

"Did you stay up late yesterday?" Zhao Yang asked.

Gao Qilan sighed, "Yeah... I was hanging out with Rose a bit late."

Zhao Yang's expression was a bit strange. What fun could two women have?

He paused and asked, "Is Rose with you?"

"Went to Macau for an event, and we are playing in Hong Kong for two days," Gao Qilan said, "She is still sleeping. Do you want me to wake her up?"

"Let her sleep," Zhao Yang said, "How is the situation at Wangbei Building?"

"Our people have already infiltrated the core. By the way, we have already obtained the things in the hands of that person named Du Bozhong," Gao Qilan said, "He opened his mouth like a lion, asking for fifty million."

Zhao Yang sneered, "Fifty million, he really dares to ask. If you ask for the sky, you have to negotiate on the ground. How much did you end up giving him?"

Gao Qilan's tone turned cold, "When he went to America, on Trump's turf, the local gang gave him three .45 ACP bullets."

"Hmm, Trump is still quite decisive in his actions," Zhao Yang smiled, "Keep those photos safe; don't let anyone else see them."

"Don't worry, Brother Yang," Gao Qilan asked curiously, "Who are the people in the photos?"

Zhao Yang smiled, "The woman is named Gao Xiaofeng, and she is the twin sister of Gao Xiaoqin, the head of the Handong Province Shanyu Group. As for the man, he is none other than Secretary Gao Yuliang, the full-time Deputy Secretary of the Handong Province Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission."

"Ah? Such a big shot," Gao Qilan said in surprise, "Did Secretary Gao Yuliang entrust you with this matter?"

"No," Zhao Yang said, "I cleared a mine for him. He didn't even know he had been photographed."

"Ah? You are... trying to do him a favor?" Gao Qilan asked suspiciously.

The corner of Zhao Yang's mouth twitched, "This Secretary Secretary Gao Yuliang is my biggest fan; let's just consider it as pampering a fan."

"Ah? Brother Yang, it's so happy to be your fan," Gao Qilan couldn't help but laugh.

Zhao Yang also laughed.

After they giggled for a while, he said, "I will likely go to Handong Province in a while."

"Ah? Brother Yang, you are doing fine in the magic city, why are you moving again?"

Zhao Yang smiled, "If I don't change places, how can I get promoted?"

After chatting for a few more sentences, Zhao Yang hung up the phone.

He looked at the calendar and tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, "The grand stage of Handong Province, in what capacity will I make my entrance?"