Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Li Zhihua gasped.

No wonder, this guy from Lihe is really bold!

The man continued, "Anyway, it's because of this that things started going downhill from the moment I left home."

"Actually, Lihe's case had already been shelved, but for some reason, it was brought up again as a typical example,"

"At that time, a special task force from Tianjing directly intervened, and the old secretary's faction was the top priority of the investigation."

"The investigation eventually implicated seven bureau-level officials, including the bank president who signed the loan agreement that year, and they were all arrested and imprisoned."

"The old Party Secretary has maintained a clean reputation his whole life, how could he possibly withstand this?"

"Later, he voluntarily applied for early retirement and went to the Discipline Inspection Commission to explain the situation."

"Although the former Party Secretary had a good reputation among the people, he couldn't withstand the fierce public opinion."

"On the day the trial was held in Lihe, he was sentenced to twenty years in prison."

"The old Party Secretary suffered a stroke and became paralyzed in bed while in the audience."

"Less than half a year after Lihe was imprisoned, the old Party Secretary passed away, and neither of his two children were by his side."

"It is said that when the old Party Secretary passed away, he was still clutching the Reform Pioneer Award certificate in his hand, and he didn't even close his eyes in the end."

"As for this young lady who ran away from home, she fled overseas before the Lihe case came to light and has not returned all these years."

"I've only recently heard some rumors that this young lady seems to have returned to China, but I don't know the specifics."

"If Chairman Li wants to inquire, I can help him."

It took Li Zhihua a long time to process all this news before he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

The contents of the phone call were like a long historical scroll unfolding before her.

It is evident that the history of Handong during the years of reform and opening up has been intertwined with the Li family in an unprecedented way.

Even Li Zhihua is now unsure whether involving Li Dong in this matter is ultimately a good or bad thing.

By this point, she could guess some of the situation.

The incident that occurred when he left home back then was certainly not as simple as a common economic problem.

Otherwise, such serious consequences would not have occurred!

My father died of grief because of this incident, and my younger brother also wasted his prime years in prison.

Is it really that simple that Li Ying has returned?

Li Zhihua had a premonition that Li Ying's return this time was most likely related to what happened back then, or even to thoroughly investigate the old case and seek revenge.

But so many years have passed since this case was filed, regardless of whether there is any way to overturn it.

Once Li Ying takes action, it will inevitably stir up a huge storm!

After all, those who were able to get involved in this case back then were definitely not ordinary people.

So many years have passed, where are these people now?

If Li Ying really came back with this goal in mind, she will surely suffer a crushing defeat!

Although these are all just guesses, Li Zhihua felt that her guesses were close to the truth, and almost certainly so.

At this point, the man on the other end of the phone seemed to remember something and added, "It is said that back then, there were rumors that relevant departments had also contacted Li Ying."

"They said she was involved in her brother's embezzlement case and froze all of her assets."

"It is said that before the Spring Festival was over that year, Li Ying went abroad, changed his identity three times abroad, and never returned to Handong."

"People in the industry say that she was forced out, falling from grace and into the mire, and she didn't even dare to attend her father's funeral!"

"Anyway, this incident caused quite a stir back then, and almost every older person in Handong knows about it."

"I only heard this from a few elders who mentioned it by chance; it's just anecdotal history I heard from them."

"As for what really happened back then, I don't know either."

"By the way, if I remember correctly, Li He is supposed to be released from prison soon!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhihua was slightly taken aback. "You're about to be released from prison?"

The person on the other end of the phone said, "Judging by the time, it should be about right. Anyway, it'll be within the next six months or so, but I don't know the exact date."

"After all these years, the prominent figures of that time are now either dead, gone, or scattered. Even if Li He is really released from prison, he probably won't be able to cause any trouble."

"However, I didn't expect that Li Ying had actually gotten married and secretly married Secretary Song at that time."

"Even I, someone in the industry, didn't know about this!"

"Moreover, it seems that Secretary Song was not simple to escape from the case of leaving home back then."

Li Zhihua leaning against the wall is indeed no ordinary person!

The legend of Handong's business community has become a victim of the tides of time.

The merits and sins of Li He, the glory and regrets of the old Party Secretary, and the escape and forbearance of Li Ying.

These secrets, like a dense net, have also ensnared the Li family!

The person on the other end of the phone suddenly said, "Oh, right, there's one more thing, about Secretary Song. I wonder if you'd like to know?"

Li Zhihua was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information he had received tonight.

So even when the other party mentioned this, Li Zhihua felt no emotion. "What, Secretary Song got into trouble too?"

At this point, Li Zhihua's heart tightened.

Clearly, she was also worried about this outcome.

If Secretary Song hadn't escaped the events of that year, and the case only came to light recently, then the implications would definitely be significant.

Li Dong has already registered his marriage with Song Ci. If Secretary Song gets into trouble, Li Dong will inevitably be implicated, and the Li family will certainly be implicated as well!

Just as Li Zhihua was worrying, the person on the other end of the phone hurriedly said, "Chairman Li, don't misunderstand, it's not bad news, it's good news."

"According to rumors I've heard, Secretary Song may be facing a job change soon."

Hearing this, Li Zhihua's anxiety gradually subsided.

However, it quickly rose to the point of being in my throat again.

A job change, and good news at that?

Clearly, Secretary Song has either been promoted or transferred to a department with real power.

However, while this news is good news for others, is it really good news for the Li family?

Given Song Ci's current family background, Li Dong is already powerless to resist her.

If Secretary Song is to be promoted further, what will Li Dong do to counter it?

Nevertheless, Li Zhihua still asked, "What transfer?"

The voice on the other end of the phone said, "According to reliable information I have, Secretary Song will soon be transferred to the Provincial Party Committee to serve as the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhihua stood rooted to the spot, his head buzzing, clearly shocked by the news.

Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission?

That wasn't an ordinary leadership position; it meant joining the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee.

In Handong, the political and legal system, including public security, procuratorate, court, judiciary, and even national security departments, all have to listen to the coordination of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

The Political and Legal Affairs Commission has the power to decide whether to file a case for a major case, and even the standards for sentencing. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the knife handle of Handong Province!

Although she works abroad most of the year, she knows what the title "Standing Committee Member" means.

Members of the core decision-making body of Handong Province are able to participate in discussions on major provincial policies and personnel appointments and removals.

This is a whole level higher than his previous position as the Party Secretary of Han University!