Qi Tongwei: Can I be young again?

Upon seeing Qi Tongwei and his group, a scarred-faced man with a thuggish air walked over, sized them up, and asked unhappily, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

"I am Gao Yuliang, the county party secretary, and I am here to see Sun Liancheng, the on-site person in charge of the planning department."

"Oh, it's Secretary Gao. I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you." Scarface immediately lowered his tone and said, "Today is Sunday, and as usual, Director Sun won't be coming."

"Sunday?"

“That’s right.” Scarface smiled. “Director Sun Liancheng is a very busy man. He goes to work on time and leaves on time. He’s even less likely to be on duty on Sundays. At night, he’s looking at the stars and the moon.”

After saying that, Scarface laughed at himself.

Sun Liancheng is now the director of the Fifth Planning Department of Liyang County, a cadre at the level of section chief.

He was in charge of the food court project, similar to a supervisor.

He's supposed to be the person in charge on the government's side, but he's really just a puppet. Even if he discovers problems in the construction, he can only pretend not to see them.

Well, he also comes from Handong University.

A member of the Han University gang.

Coming to Luzhou was just to build up my resume; once I've improved my political achievements, I'll climb the ranks.

For him, the concept of responsibility simply doesn't exist.

His role was simply to stay on-site, sign documents from time to time, check on the progress, and kill time.

In officialdom, this kind of behavior is called lazy governance.

However, this cannot be blamed on Sun Liancheng. As a member of the Han University gang, he was clear about his position.

The food court project was undertaken by Zhao Ruilong.

Problems can only be hidden, not exposed... Just like the forced demolition incident, he knew about it, but couldn't say anything.

Rather than feeling miserable at the scene, it's better to go home, look at the stars and the moon, and find some peace and quiet.

Out of sight, out of mind.

"Secretary Gao, is there anything else? How about we go to the construction site and take a look at the progress of the food court?"

"No need." Gao Yuliang frowned slightly, somewhat displeased, and said, "Has anyone told you that your construction is making too much noise and disturbing the residents?"

Upon hearing this, Scarface's lips twitched, and he lowered his voice, "Secretary Gao, did some short-lived bastard go to the county government to complain? It's alright, just tell me his name, and I'll deal with him! These troublemakers are really asking for trouble, they don't know what's good for them, so I'll grant their wish."

"What do you want to do? Retaliate?"

“Secretary Gao, I didn’t say anything. As you know, this is Young Master Zhao’s project, and the construction schedule is very tight, so noise pollution is inevitable! But don’t worry, as long as you tell me who complained, I can guarantee to shut them up!”

After their conversation reached this point, Qi Tongwei realized that the scarred man in front of him was not a construction worker at all, but Zhao Ruilong's henchman.

If any citizen dares to report the construction noise from the food court, he will step in and shut them up.

As for the method, Qi Tongwei could guess.

It seems the Zhao family, father and son, are truly going to have absolute power in Luzhou...

Chapter 135 Sun Liancheng: No Taking, No Eating, No Greed

It was already 3 p.m. when they left Crescent Lake. Qi Tongwei and his group followed Gao Yuliang to the Liyang County Government.

Perhaps because it was Sunday, there weren't many staff members at the county government building.

The secretary wasn't there either.

Gao Yuliang personally brewed tea for the group, and then called Sun Liancheng, asking him to come over.

“Tongwei, you saw what just happened. This is the current situation in Luzhou. The Zhao family father and son have connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds here, and their power is as solid as a rock.”

"They're so arrogant, doesn't anyone report this to their superiors?" Lu Yike found it somewhat unbelievable.

“Of course some people complained, but what’s the use? This is Luzhou. If you complain to the city, the city bureau will suppress it. If you complain to the province, Zhao Lichun will suppress it!” After a pause, Gao Yuliang sighed, “Moreover, it takes courage to complain to higher authorities. Some petitioners come back with bruises and swelling, and some even suffer lifelong disabilities. Over time, no one dares to provoke the Zhao family anymore.”

This is the truth.

Chen Yanshi also said that after he reported Zhao Lichun, he didn't dare to come to Luzhou anymore.

What are you afraid of?

It's retaliation.

A local official is more powerful than a distant one. Luzhou is Zhao Lichun's territory. With just one word from him, he can fabricate a baseless charge. Even Chen Yanshi is panicked, let alone ordinary people.

After half an hour.

Sun Liancheng, director of the Fifth Planning Department of Liyang County, rushed over.

He was the person in charge of the government's liaison for the food court project.

Upon seeing so many people, I was initially taken aback.

Then, looking at Gao Yuliang, he cautiously asked, "Secretary Gao, is there something you need that you called me here so late?"

"Is it late?" Gao Yuliang tapped the table and looked out the window. "Director Sun Liancheng, what time is it?"

"Four o'clock."

"Yes, it's summer now, it doesn't get dark until eight o'clock, you can't see the stars and moon at four o'clock. Please, have some sense of responsibility."

Sun Liancheng understood immediately.

With her head down, she said aggrievedly, "Secretary Gao, it's not that I lack a sense of responsibility, but I'm just an idle person. Staying at the construction site, I'm completely useless. Others find me annoying, and I find them annoying too..."

"Stop, stop, stop. I don't want to hear your complaints." Gao Yuliang said seriously, "These are comrades from the Provincial Procuratorate. They have some questions they want to ask you."

Upon hearing the words "Provincial Procuratorate," Sun Liancheng swallowed hard, sensing something was amiss.

It's not good, but I'm not too panicked.

how to say.

He has three "no's"!

He doesn't take, doesn't eat, and isn't greedy... To put it bluntly, even if the procuratorate investigates him thoroughly, he will still be innocent.

As for laziness in governance, that falls under the jurisdiction of the Discipline Inspection Commission.

"Hello, I am Qi Tongwei, Director of the Third Procuratorial Department of the Provincial Procuratorate."

"Director Qi, hello, I am Sun Liancheng, the director of the Fifth Planning Department of Liyang County." He had a clean background and spoke with a firm voice.

"Director Sun, I heard you're in charge of supervising the construction of Crescent Lake Food City?"

“Yes.” Sun Liancheng scratched his head and said truthfully, “It’s just a formality to supervise the project, after all, it’s Young Master Zhao’s project.”

"Mr. Zhao?"

“It’s Zhao Ruilong.” After thinking for a moment, Sun Liancheng added, “Zhao Lichun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Group and Executive Vice Governor of the Provincial People’s Government, is Secretary Zhao’s only son.”

"But our procuratorate recently received a report alleging that the food court project involved violent demolition and involvement of organized crime... Director Sun, are you aware of these things?"

"I...I...I don't know," Sun Liancheng stammered, starting to panic.

"Director Sun, cooperating with the procuratorate is not an obligation, but a legal requirement. If you lie, you will be breaking the law."

The moment the hat was put on him, Sun Liancheng trembled.

How could a government official who neither embezzles nor takes bribes be inexplicably labeled as breaking the law?

After a moment of silence, Sun Liancheng reminded him again, "Director Qi, Crescent Lake is Young Master Zhao's property!"

"You've already said that," Qi Tongwei narrowed his eyes, pressing further, "What I'm asking is, were there any illegal or irregular activities involved in the food court construction project?"

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Sun Liancheng's forehead.

For some reason, on a hot August afternoon, he felt a chill down his spine.

Some things cannot be said.

I said it, and I offended the Zhao family father and son.

If I don't speak up, I'll offend the provincial procuratorate.

Just as he was caught in a dilemma, Gao Yuliang's office phone rang.

"I am Gao Yuliang, the county party secretary..."

“Say it again… Okay, okay, you keep an eye on the scene.”

“Chengdu, you’re the head of the police station. You have to keep an eye on things, whether you can or not. It’s your duty!”

"I know, I'll be right there."

After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuliang looked at Qi Tongwei and said, "Something's happened."

"what's up?"

"The police station just called and said that a fight broke out at the construction site of Crescent Lake."

"Who's fighting whom?"

“The construction workers and local villagers were very violent; some people have already bled.” After thinking for a moment, Gao Yuliang added, “I have asked the police station chief to control the situation, but he said… he might not be able to control it.”

The police station chief that Gao Yuliang mentioned was Cheng Du, a section-level cadre.

In Zhao Ruilong's eyes, such a section-level cadre was practically no different from a small fry.