Entering the office, Nan Sheng apologized sheepishly, "Sorry to keep everyone waiting. I had some minor matters to attend to."
Minor matters?
Everyone present was speechless. So, in her eyes, we town revolutionary committee directors are nothing but farts, easily dismissed with a wave.
Liu Song, ever the schemer, had deliberately left the door slightly ajar earlier, allowing every word from outside to be heard inside. Yet, despite the crowd, no one dared utter a peep.
Nan Sheng took her seat, scanning the room. The others assumed she was trying to assert dominance, but in reality, she was just putting faces to names.
"As you’ve all heard, I’m temporarily acting as the county revolutionary committee director. Of course, this is only for the short term—soon, my promotion will be made official."
As the saying goes, when you’re out in the world, you make your own identity. A little white lie couldn’t hurt, right?
Besides, it wasn’t like the city officials would storm in and call her out for lying. So Nan Sheng continued her bluff.
"You must be wondering why, after only half a year here, I’ve earned the recognition of the city leadership and been appointed as the new county revolutionary committee director.
Let me make one thing clear—this has nothing to do with my background (yeah, right). It’s mainly because the leadership approves of my management style.
So, from now on, your priority is to study the management model of Sanwei Town. I expect every one of you to complete reforms in your respective villages and towns within two months.
Anyone who slacks off or clings to the old ways will be removed from the revolutionary committee. Understood?"
"Understood!"
"Understood!"
...
Nan Sheng didn’t care whether their compliance was genuine or not. As long as she held her position, they’d have to toe the line. These people were clearly waiting to see how things would play out with Director Yi.
If Director Yi was completely finished, the others might behave for a while. But she wouldn’t sit idle—her team would only keep those who knew how to fall in line.
People like Liu Song, Deng Jun, and Chen Tian!
For the next two hours, Nan Sheng elaborated on Sanwei Town’s management model. If anyone didn’t understand, they were free to ask questions. But if she didn’t see results after this meeting, heads would roll!
"Alright, that’s all for today. I’ll give you one week to start implementing changes. If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to call me. I’ll also send people to inspect each town later."
By the time the meeting ended, Nan Sheng’s throat was parched. Chen Tian had refilled her water several times, but it did little to help.
Maybe it was because she usually didn’t talk much—today, she’d overused her voice.
"Has the reassignment list arrived yet?"
Liu Song replied, "Not yet, Director!"
"Fine. Once it’s here, bring it to me first. This time, I’ll handle the assignments personally."
Military District
"Go on, Commander Lin! Show him what you’ve got!"
Lin Han’s regiment had two troublemaking battalion commanders—Han Yongxiang and Luo Hao.
Han Yongxiang had deep connections, rumored to hail from a prominent military family. Many higher-ups in the district looked out for him, afraid he’d be bullied. Naturally gifted, he rarely met his match in the regiment—except for Luo Hao.
As for Luo Hao, his sheer size was intimidating. To put it dramatically, he could probably knock out a bull with one punch.
Once, he and Han Yongxiang had fought to a standstill, landing both in solitary confinement. After that, they maintained an uneasy truce, avoiding direct confrontation.
Now, both served as battalion commanders under Lin Han. As Commander Ye had put it, if Lin Han could subdue these two, the rest would fall in line.
Lin Han deliberately chose to inspect during Luo Hao’s hand-to-hand combat training session. Close-quarters combat was crucial for honing the soldiers’ fighting skills.
Luo Hao saluted when he spotted Lin Han. "Commander Lin!"
But his impression of Lin Han was lukewarm at best. They’d never served in the same regiment before, so he had no idea what the man was truly capable of.
There was no denying that combat stirred primal instincts. The soldiers grew fiercer as they sparred, and Luo Hao itched to join in. Unfortunately, none of his men were on his level—beating up amateurs was no fun.
Today’s training covered advanced techniques: leg hooks, neck throws, and cross-side kicks.
Some soldiers struggled with the moves, their movements stiff and disjointed. Frustrated, Luo Hao decided to demonstrate himself, but he needed a sparring partner—and no one volunteered.
Lin Han noticed his dilemma. "Need a partner?"
Luo Hao nodded. "These brats can’t take a hit. I’d hate to break them."
"Then I’ll step in. It’s been a while since I’ve practiced combat anyway."
Luo Hao’s eyes lit up. Perfect timing—he’d been itching to see whether this new commander was all talk or had real skill.
"Then I’ll trouble you, Commander Lin!"
The soldiers perked up at the news. Some even worried Lin Han might lose face if defeated—after all, he was noticeably smaller than Luo Hao.
Luo Hao glanced at Lin Han, excitement gleaming in his eyes.
"Commander Lin, shall we demonstrate the moves first, then move on to subduing techniques?"
Lin Han agreed. During the demonstration, he’d just follow Luo Hao’s lead. The real test would come in the second round, where their actual skills would clash.
Luo Hao narrated while executing the moves. "Pay attention, you lot! The leg hook requires precise timing—grab the opponent’s leg, lock it, then use a neck press and hook kick to take them down."
Their coordination was seamless, Lin Han matching Luo Hao’s pace perfectly. The soldiers erupted in cheers.
But Luo Hao was inwardly startled. Even in this simple sequence, he sensed the raw power coiled beneath Lin Han’s frame, ready to explode at any moment.
This commander was no pushover. Luo Hao’s excitement grew—he couldn’t wait to test him properly!
"Commander Lin, how about we go all out in the subduing drill? I’d love to learn from you."
"Agreed." That suited Lin Han just fine.
The atmosphere between them shifted instantly, their gazes turning sharp and intense.
Luo Hao attacked first, his punches and kicks carrying full force. Yet Lin Han blocked and countered effortlessly, never letting Luo Hao get a grip on his legs.
Lin Han’s physique and explosive strength were formidable. Seeing Luo Hao’s relentless assault falter, he seized the initiative, flipping their roles from attacker to defender. The soldiers watched, electrified.
"Go, Commander Lin!"
"Take down Battalion Commander Luo!"
These youngsters had suffered plenty under Luo Hao’s tough training. Now, seeing him on the back foot, they cheered Lin Han on, eager for him to teach their hardass commander a lesson.
Luo Hao gritted his teeth. These little brats!
