lcionline Chapter 334 One must be strong to succeed! Don't court death!
Chapter 334 One must be strong to succeed! Don't court death!
"The final madness?"
Zhao Ruilong couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.
"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
Zhao Lichun frowned and asked.
"No no!"
Zhao Ruilong took a drag of his cigarette and said calmly:
"It suddenly occurred to me that if Huilong Group had not focused its investment and operations on high-tech fields, but instead continued to focus on engineering construction and real estate development..."
"Then we are very likely to get involved in the huge Guangming Peak project, and we are very likely to engage in power and money transactions for profit, planting a huge time bomb for our family!"
Zhao Ruilong remembers it very clearly.
In the original drama, the Dafeng Factory incident was the trigger that led to the downfall of the Zhao family.
The land acquisition and demolition for Dafeng Factory was part of the Guangmingfeng Project, spearheaded by Li Dakang, a man obsessed with political achievements.
That's why, after transmigrating, he not only gave up the Lakeside Food City in Lüzhou, but also resolutely gave up on the land of Dafeng Factory.
Under the influence of his own time travel, Cai Chenggong was imprisoned, Dafeng Factory went bankrupt ahead of schedule, and Zhao Ruilong even stopped participating in land auctions.
Zhao Ruilong always avoided Dafeng Factory like the plague.
Even before the Spring Festival, when the last few workers' dormitories were demolished by explosives, he didn't even go to see them.
It was only 2002, and Dafeng Factory had already completely ceased to exist.
Hosten, eager for political achievements to advance his career, also launched the Bright Peak project ahead of schedule.
In order to complete the land acquisition and demolition work as soon as possible, this guy even went so far as to use Tang Chenglan to set fire to the city, thus fueling the fire and destroying the urban village completely...
This is what Zhao Ruilong thought.
It was like being extremely careful and successfully avoiding a seemingly tempting but actually harmful trap.
But some people jumped in willingly, laughing and joking as if they had gotten a great deal.
This way.
The Bright Peak project, which led to the downfall of the Zhao family in the original drama, will naturally only lead Huo Siteng and others to their doom in the future.
“Ruilong, to be honest, the fact that you and your brother don’t engage in power-for-money transactions gives me boundless confidence, allowing me to vigorously fight corruption without the slightest hesitation!”
"You're still feeling guilty?"
"Isn't this nonsense?"
Zhao Lichun took a puff of his cigarette.
"Having been in politics for so many years, I have experienced too many people and too many things. I have seen the backstabbing and intrigue within the system and too many people have been dismissed in disgrace."
"It's difficult to get ahead within the system, but to remain invincible, you only need to strictly restrain your own and your family's greed and resolutely avoid crossing the red line!"
"Of course, this is easier said than done. There are too many temptations in the world, and many people find it hard to resist the allure of material enjoyment alone."
"Public officials have power, but they must be honest and incorruptible. This is a great test of human nature. Seeing that businessmen who have favors of them live comfortably makes them more likely to feel unbalanced."
"Many people become corrupt and degenerate because they cannot resist being lured in. They start by indulging in lavish meals and small favors, gradually becoming addicted to enjoyment, and eventually becoming greedy and accumulating wealth until their deeds are exposed and they are dismissed from their posts in disgrace."
"There are also some people who can stick to their principles and never take or profit from others, but they can't control their relatives and friends and allow them to use their power and influence to engage in all kinds of power-money transactions, and in the end they are dragged down with them."
"There are also some people who feel that the competition within the system is too fierce and that it is too difficult to get ahead, so they try every means to curry favor with their superiors in order to gain their appreciation, or actively integrate into a corrupt circle with a huge network of relationships."
"But a tall building starts from the ground up. If the foundation is not clean, it is like having an unstable foundation. When your position is not high, you will not attract too much envy and jealousy. But the higher you go, the more people will investigate you."
"You know there are a lot of people who try to get into the system. In any prefecture-level city, there are about six thousand people with official positions and ranks. But every position is one person per job, and many people are eyeing each one."
"The more powerful the position, the fiercer the competition. To get that position, you not only have to compete in terms of ability, political achievements, and connections, but you also have to compete in terms of luck. But the prerequisite for this competition is that you have to be clean."
"Otherwise, if you are a corrupt and power-abusing person, your relatives and friends will also follow suit and become corrupt and extravagant. Even if someone above dares to promote someone with problems, such a path to advancement is destined not to last long!"
"Just like you said, every transaction involving power and money is like burying a huge time bomb under your feet. Even if it doesn't explode in the short term, it's still a hidden danger. Who knows, it might explode one day and shatter you to pieces, leaving you unable to even save your life!"
Zhao Ruilong nodded silently.
My father, Zhao Lichun, has risen through the ranks to become the top official in Handong, a true regional governor.
It's clearly not just because he's daring and hardworking, and a master of reform, development, and economic management.
Also, because he has walked a very cautious path all along, and his background is basically clean.
Even the most unclean moment was perfectly covered up by its predecessor.
Seven years in prison, and he got a sentence reduction in one go.
This way.
He was neither greedy nor took anything, and he did not bend the law for personal gain.
His family members do not engage in power-for-money transactions and have made contributions to the country and the people.
Regardless of whether Zhao Lichun can rise to prominence, he at least has enough confidence and strength to meet all challenges.
Otherwise, if Ge Junshan and Gu Maoyuan's gang really had a serious problem, they would have killed him long ago.
of course.
Horstenberg's political life is already on a countdown.
He is the most successful negative example.
He had previously been dedicated to serving the people and working diligently to govern the country; otherwise, he would not have been able to become the Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee.
Now that he has reached his current position, there is a great chance that he can follow in his father Zhao Lichun's footsteps, serving as vice governor for two or three years before becoming governor.
Even if it's difficult to advance further and become the top official in Handong, reaching the position of provincial governor would still be a very impressive position with real power, and his political status would be much higher than it is now.
Unfortunately……
He failed to discipline his family and also failed to control his own greed.
After being dragged down by his son, he quickly became corrupt, decadent, and addicted to pleasure.
If it weren't for the crucial period of deepening reforms in Handong, where it was necessary to make use of him, he would have already been dismissed last year due to a whistleblower report.
If he hadn't been framed and had truly maintained his integrity, then no matter how others reported him, it wouldn't affect his career.
Even though his eagerness for quick success and instant benefits in the Guangming Peak project caused some public dissatisfaction, it was not enough to prevent him from being promoted to vice governor after the completion of the reforms.
But there are no ifs in life.
From the moment Huo Siteng became corrupt and degenerate, his path became increasingly narrow.
After being reported last year, he not only did not restrain himself, but instead stirred up trouble with Kong Zhiyong on the Guangmingfeng project.
It's like being at the end of the road, yet still recklessly courting disaster...
How can we make progress with this?
He'd be more likely to go to jail!
"So, to be a good blacksmith, you really need to be strong yourself!"
"Of course!"
Zhao Lichun leaned back in his chair.
With his left hand lightly tapping the table and his right hand holding a cigarette, he began to speak slowly and deliberately:
"Having lived most of my life, I think that saying each generation is better than the last is pure fantasy."
"It's not that children born to parents who are powerful will necessarily be successful, but some people just don't believe it."
"They want their children to be even more successful, so that they can at least take over and inherit the power or wealth they hold."
"But the problem is that times are different, family education and growth environment are different, and each generation will inevitably have its own ideas."
"Many people take great care of their children, afraid that they will suffer the slightest grievance, but as a result, their children are like flowers grown in a greenhouse, unable to withstand the slightest damage."
"Once such children enter society, they will inevitably become detached from reality and the masses, acting and doing things as they please, unable to control their words and deeds, ultimately harming themselves and others!"
After flicking off his cigarette ash, Zhao Lichun took a deep drag and looked at Zhao Ruilong with a warm gaze.
"So I'm especially grateful that you three siblings are all very good."
“You didn’t become lazy, pleasure-seeking, arrogant spoiled brats who would ruin your old man like me.”
“Especially you, Ruilong, not only did you not take advantage of my sense of indebtedness to you or abuse my authority, but you also gave me tremendous help in my career, giving me great hope for advancement.”
"With such a wonderful family like you, I feel like I have a safe and secure home front, ensuring I'm always invincible. This allows me to focus wholeheartedly on my work without any burdens, and I'm not afraid of offending anyone!"
Seeing Zhao Lichun suddenly showing such deep paternal affection.
Zhao Ruilong couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
"What's wrong with you?"
"This sudden display of affection is quite unusual!"
Zhao Lichun took a puff of his cigarette, then looked up and blinked.
How could the top official of Handong Province shed tears so easily?
"It's nothing, it's just that Huo Siteng, who is at his wit's end, is still so ruthless and insane, which made me feel emotional."
"His path to promotion is actually very similar to mine. I first became the mayor of Jingzhou, then the secretary, then the vice governor, and then the governor. That's how I rose through the ranks."
Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "He has long been corrupt and degenerate, and there is no way he can turn back. Therefore, he is destined not to follow your path of success and climb to the top of Handong step by step!"
Zhao Lichun let out a long sigh.
He flicked away the cigarette ash and laughed:
"Forget about him, let's talk about your new energy vehicle business instead!"
"With the strong support of Huilong Electronics and the booming sales of digital products such as computers, MP3 players, 3G mobile phones, and various software programs and video games, the electronic information industry in Handong has developed. As more and more capital and talent flow in, it will become stronger and stronger in the future."
"As another important pillar industry for the development of high-quality economy in our Handong Province, new energy vehicles have consumed so much human, material and financial resources. Even military units have participated. It has embodied the hard work of countless high-tech and scientific researchers. Do you think the Yanjing Auto Show in two months will be a success?"
Zhao Ruilong smiled calmly.
I believe I will succeed!
"Look at me since I was released from prison and started doing business. I've opened a chain of internet cafes, manufactured PHS phones, and researched and produced MP3 players and 3G mobile phones. Which of my businesses has failed?"
"I won't boast about how good or accurate my business acumen is. Let me just say that as long as you keep up with the times and have good products and services, how could you not succeed?"
"Many companies and products fail to sell well because they bring it upon themselves by cheating consumers, cutting corners, and deceiving them..."
Zhao Lichun chuckled.
"But cars are different!"
"Electronic products like MP3 players, mobile phones, and computers, no matter how expensive, only cost a few thousand yuan."
"In order to keep up with the trend and experience technology, many consumers will make impulsive purchases."
"But son, cars are expensive consumer goods, and everyone will be very careful when buying one."
"In many people's eyes, our domestic cars have always been synonymous with inferior quality and cheapness because we started late, have a weak foundation, and have little technological accumulation."