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

Chapter 366 Game of Thrones! Only by fighting can you win!

Lu Yike glared at him.

The firm and forceful tone clearly left no room for negotiation.

In her view, it was more important for Zhao Ruilong to help his father win the combat exercise than to stay home with her to give birth.

Zhao Ruilong was initially a little confused.

I feel that having a child is a very painful but also meaningful major life event.

Any normal woman would want a man by her side to wait for the child to be born.

Even if it cannot alleviate physical pain, it can at least provide psychological comfort.

but……

Is Lu Yike an ordinary person?

She is known for her straightforward personality and fearlessness in the face of authority.

She wouldn't be angry, depressed, or unhappy at all because she wasn't there to cheer her on, care for her, or comfort her throughout the entire childbirth process.

If I don't do my best to help her father win the military exercise, successfully promote military reform, and thus be promoted to general, she will be angry.

but……

As a mature man, Zhao Ruilong certainly knew that he couldn't immediately take what a woman said seriously.

"I know the exercise is important, but your having a baby is important too!"

"Don't you feel wronged and sad without me by your side? Don't you think I'm an irresponsible man?"

Lu Yike rolled her eyes.

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Does being there for a baby make a responsible and good man, while not being there makes him an inhuman and bad man?"

"According to you, my dad is a bad man too. Not only was he not there when I was born, but he has also rarely been around me throughout my life!"

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "Dad is a soldier, so his situation is special! I'm different. I'll be spending most of the next month or two in Jingzhou, keeping a close eye on the research and development of new products and the mass production of new cars..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Yike said impatiently:

"Stop giving me these excuses and rambling!"

"The new cars have already been successfully launched and are in mass production and delivery. Do you still need to keep an eye on them?"

"Wouldn't it be enough if each department strictly followed the established standards and regulations?"

"As for the development of new products, you don't need to stay by their side and teach them step by step, do you?"

"After such a long period of collaboration, the various R&D teams have long been working together seamlessly, and there is no need for your on-site guidance at all."

"Besides, when you were frequently traveling for work, didn't they still manage to complete their tasks very well under your remote guidance?"

Zhao Ruilong deliberately made a bitter face.

"But when my son was born, I, as his father, wasn't by his side... I..."

"What's the big deal?"

Lu Yike said somewhat impatiently:

"What difference does it make if you're by my side, or if you're not?"

"When a child is first born, their eyesight is not very good and they don't have much memory."

"You're not going to war, where you might die for your country. You'll be back after the exercise, so why are you being so dramatic?"

“If you really care about your son, spend more time with him as he grows up. Don’t let him be like me when I was a child, where I only saw him a few times a year.”

Lu Yike's words were naturally a double entendre.

It seems to be a reminder to Zhao Ruilong to spend more time with his son as he grows up.

This is actually an implication that once you have a son, you should refrain from having extramarital affairs.

Otherwise, if you have too many mistresses and can't manage them all, you'll inevitably have very little time to spend with your son.

Since Lu Yike has already put it this way, it would be really pretentious for Zhao Ruilong not to agree.

"Okay, then I promise you, I will spend more time with our son and you in the future."

"I will do my best in this exercise to help Dad win big!"

"But... I wasn't even there when my son was born, so can't I buy him something in advance?"

Lu Yike glanced at her coldly.

"He wasn't even born yet, but all sorts of baby supplies and toys from relatives and friends had already filled up a room."

"Based on her experience with her first pregnancy, my second sister has prepared quite a lot for us. Do you still need to buy anything?"

Zhao Ruilong sneered, "I'm his father! No matter how good other people's gifts are, they're not as meaningful as what I bought for him!"

Lu Yike nodded without being able to refute it.

"Alright, alright, you really should buy something, even if it's just a small outfit."

"Otherwise, if your son is born and you, as the father, haven't prepared anything, it won't sound good if word gets out."

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "That's right!"

"Then after Second Sister finishes her checkup, let's go shopping together!"

Lu Yike was about to say "okay" when her cell phone suddenly rang in her bag.

He glanced at the caller ID, then expertly pushed open the cover with his thumb.

This stylish and sophisticated flip phone automatically answers incoming calls when you open the cover.

"Hello, it's me. Are you sure?"

"Okay, take as many photos as you can, and make sure they're clear."

"Repeatedly issued orders prohibiting unauthorized dining and drinking, and forbidding the acceptance of private banquets by businessmen."

"Not only does he fail to set a good example, but he also leads the way in violating the rules. He is simply too audacious!"

"But don't just focus on filming, you still need to be careful. That guy surnamed Kong is no pushover. Okay, see you later!"

There was a snap.

Lu Yike closed the flip cover, looked around, and then nudged Zhao Ruilong with her elbow.

"This Huo Siteng really loves fishing!"

"The in-depth reforms in Jingzhou have already reached a very active stage."

"As the top official in Jingzhou and the head of the Leading Group for Deepening Reforms, he still has time to go fishing."

"If all the major government agencies in Handong Province were to hold a fishing competition, I bet he would win first place!"

Zhao Ruilong gave an awkward smile.

"What's so strange about that? At his level, why would he need to do everything himself?"

"Moreover, fishing is an addictive recreational activity. Once you're addicted, you'll find a way to fish no matter how cold or hot it is, or how far or difficult the journey is."

"Some even say that when a fisherman dies and crosses the Bridge of Helplessness, he will definitely be tempted to cast his line and try to catch a giant fish, let alone now that he is still alive!"

"On the other hand, for public officials, fishing is not considered a bad habit. Compared to those who are addicted to gambling, lustful, or superstitious, what is fishing?"

Lu Yike dialed her phone, sneering.

"Fishing is not considered a bad habit, and fishing on weekends is not considered a violation of rules or regulations."

"But there's a problem with a group of businessmen accompanying him fishing, and then having a meal and drinks together afterward."

"How many petty scheming, power-money transactions, corruption, depravity, and collusion begin at a series of dinner parties?"

"Now, in the wave of deepening reforms, Jingzhou is undergoing massive demolition and construction, with countless projects of all sizes."

"What good things do you think Kong Zhiyong and his gang of profit-driven, lawless businessmen could possibly do with their group around him?"

At this point, Lu Yike suddenly let out a soft sigh.

"But when I think about how I also have a son in my belly, I suddenly understand Huo Siteng a little."

"As parents ourselves, how could we not think about our son's future and destiny?"

"His son is currently in prison and will not be released for at least several more years."

"What will you do after you get out? With a criminal record, you definitely can't continue working within the system."

"If you are out of touch with society for too long, it will be difficult to find a job or start a business."

"The safest and most secure way is to give him a large sum of money."

"That way, even if we do nothing in the future, we won't starve to death."

Zhao Ruilong nodded silently.

Many corrupt officials are driven by the desire to benefit their families and pave the way for their children's future.

This is especially true for those who are about to retire or have already retired.

Seeing that other families are living a good life.

Despite being law-abiding citizens, his family lived a very poor life.

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What's wrong with turning power into money or a better future?

Especially those who thought they had already retired and settled down safely.

They felt that using their existing network of contacts to do things for personal gain was not illegal or against regulations.

Driven by this侥幸心理 (a mentality of taking chances), they comfortably embarked on the path of corruption, ultimately ruining their reputation in their later years.

But let's think about it from another perspective.

Amidst the wave of deepening reforms, he wielded enormous power, yet his son was in prison.

Faced with the flattery and relentless pursuit of numerous businessmen, how many people can resist the temptation?

For ordinary people, the phrase "dreams come true" is very difficult to achieve.

But for those who wield great power, it is not difficult at all.

As long as it's not an outrageous 'dream,' someone will definitely help you make it come true.

What kind of delicacies can't you eat?

What kind of stunningly beautiful woman can't you have your way with?

What kind of luxury house and luxury car can't you get?

If you want to travel and enjoy nature, you can arrange to travel around the world.

Worried that their child's poor grades will hinder their further education? Arranging for them to attend a prestigious school is not difficult.

If a family member is in poor health, we can arrange for them to be diagnosed and treated by the best hospitals and doctors.

Even if there are some peculiar little quirks...

There will still be people who will try their best to satisfy them.

Just like the female corrupt official who was investigated and brought down before the Spring Festival.

She doesn't love money, she loves handsome men.

She used her position of power to recruit people without considering their education or abilities, only whether they were young and handsome enough.

The businessmen who were after her not only searched far and wide for handsome men to provide for her pleasure, but sometimes they even had to take matters into their own hands.

Because she refused to accept any money or gifts, her covert corruption continued for many years.

Despite the long-standing rumors that she was over fifty years old and had a very chaotic private life, she was already divorced and changed boyfriends frequently, so it wasn't a big deal.

The reason she was exposed was simply because she almost ruined someone's life, and then failed to keep her promise to let the person win the bid and get the project, which led to her being reported.

The person who reported it also went to great lengths, secretly filming many videos.

In many of these cases, she single-handedly took on multiple young men.

If she were to fight one person alone, it would be impossible to say that she committed a crime.

However, the law stipulates that having more than two people is illegal.

Therefore, her downfall was a natural consequence.

Similar cases.

Zhao Ruilong had seen quite a few people through his father, Zhao Lichun.

Therefore, it is not surprising at all that Huo Siteng has become corrupt and degenerate.

"To destroy someone, first make them mad!"

"They want to take advantage of the wave of deepening reforms to make a fortune, so let them make their money!"

"Once the various tasks of deepening reform are basically completed, there will be no need for Huo Siteng to take the lead in the charge."

"On the contrary, when someone has to take the blame for the problems that arise during the process, their doom will come!"

At this point, Zhao Ruilong couldn't help but recall the words that President Shen had given him before they parted ways in Yanjing.