I asked you to pursue a career, but you turned out to be a scumbag

In the municipal party committee meeting room!

Why does Shen Hongcai feel that the municipal party committee meetings have been held so frequently recently?

Normally it's once every two weeks, but why does it feel like it's only once a week lately?

Xiang Mingzhi, the municipal party secretary, sat in the main seat and said expressionlessly, "You should all have heard about the reason for this meeting. It was the police arrest operation that took place in the city yesterday."

"Comrade Lin Guodong, as the acting director, do you have anything to say?"

Lin Guodong had already prepared himself mentally, and he lowered his head and said, "I don't have anything to say. It's all my fault."

Xiang Mingzhi slammed the table and said, "You still know it's all your fault?"

"How long have you been acting director? You've caused so much trouble. There was a mass poisoning incident in the detention center, and two suspects were murdered during treatment. And you haven't found any clues yet."

"Now you're arresting wanted criminals in broad daylight. Do you think you're in a police and gangster movie?"

"Secretary Xiang, this is all my fault. I am willing to take full responsibility!" Lin Guodong replied.

If you make a mistake, you must admit it; if you are beaten, you must stand at attention!

"Can you bear the full responsibility? Do you know the negative impact yesterday caused and the economic losses it brought to the city?"

"At least tens of millions in economic losses have occurred. Someone even posted the video of yesterday's manhunt online, significantly impacting our city's reputation!"

"Many people are questioning the safety of our city, which will inevitably make investors consider whether to invest in such a harsh environment. Tell me, can you shoulder this responsibility?"

Xiang Mingzhi slammed the table fiercely.

Lin Guodong lowered his head and said nothing.

Xiang Mingzhi took a deep breath and said, "Comrades, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

Those who attended the municipal party committee meeting were all smart people. They couldn't speak first at this time. After all, this matter was too big. What if the solution they proposed was too light and didn't satisfy Xiang Mingzhi?

If you deal with it too harshly, you will offend people invisibly.

Shen Hongcai really didn't want to get involved in this mess. After all, the commotion yesterday was too big. However, he had already agreed to Zhang Hao's request. He could only think for a moment and said, "Secretary Xiang, let me say a few words."

Xia Junkai was slightly stunned when he saw that Shen Hongcai was about to say something. What was this old friend thinking? Didn’t he usually try to protect himself?

Why did you take the initiative to stand up today when no one else was talking?

So he suddenly winked at Shen Hongcai, signaling Shen Hongcai not to speak.

Xiang Mingzhi nodded and said, "Comrade Shen Hongcai, you go ahead."

Shen Hongcai pretended not to notice Xia Junkai's look and said, "The arrest that happened yesterday was indeed shocking, but I personally think Comrade Lin Guodong's starting point was good."

"The wanted criminal arrested yesterday should be Han Tianhai, right?"

"Han Tianhai has been wielding absolute power in Hanjiang City for years. He employs hundreds of idle individuals, who engage in looting, forced demolitions, and intimidation of civilians, causing immense harm to society."

"After being wanted, he fled overseas, and now he's back. What if he gathers his former subordinates and stirs up trouble in Han River City?"

"Comrade Lin Guodong was also trying to nip the danger in the bud. Of course, his considerations were a bit imprudent, so he should be punished, but a minor punishment will suffice."

"Let him hold a press conference, publicly apologize to the people of the city, and then record a disciplinary action within the party."

When these words were spoken, Lin Guodong's face showed surprise. He never expected that Shen Hongcai would stand up and speak for him.

After all, I am just the acting director and I don't have any backing. In this situation, it would be good enough if they don't kick me when I'm down. How could they help me?

On second thought, he knew why Shen Hongcai would help him. It must be Zhang Hao who asked Shen Hongcai for help.

I couldn't help but feel more grateful to Zhang Hao.

Xia Junkai frowned when he heard the punishment proposed by Shen Hongcai. A public apology and a demerit, considering the impact on the city, is this considered a punishment?

What’s the difference between this and drinking three cups of wine as a punishment?

Xiang Mingzhi frowned when he heard Shen Hongcai's suggestion. This was different from what he thought.

After Wang Zixiang was taken down, he wanted to support one of his own people to take the position again, but at that time Kuang Yongchang also wanted one of his own people to take the position.

The two sides argued endlessly, but finally reached a consensus and chose to let Lin Guodong, a person with no power, no influence, and no background, as the acting director.

Now that Lin Guodong has been caught making a mistake, they naturally want to take him down and replace him with one of their own to make things easier for themselves.

Just as he was about to speak, Song Hongtu spoke up, "Now that Comrade Shen Hongcai has finished speaking, let me say a few words. I think Comrade Shen Hongcai is right. Lin Guodong's intentions were indeed good. As for the losses caused, there were some, but they were within a reasonable range."

"Is it possible that there won't be any financial loss from arresting someone? Is the suspect just standing there quietly, waiting for you to arrest him?"

"If you're afraid of causing economic losses, then you won't arrest anyone? Then all the suspects will threaten us in the future."

"On the contrary, other criminals with bad intentions, seeing our city's zero tolerance for criminal suspects, would rather cause great economic losses to apprehend the criminal suspects and bring them to justice."

"Before they commit a crime, they should consider whether they can bear it. So my personal opinion is the same as Comrade Shen Hongcai's: a light punishment and a stern warning will suffice."

After these words were spoken, the silent members of the municipal party committee fell silent again.

What's going on? Why is even Song Hongtu speaking up for Lam Kwok-tung?

The public security, procuratorial and judicial organs are one family. It is normal for Shen Hongcai to speak on behalf of Lam Kwok Tung.

But Song Hongtu and Lin Guodong have nothing to do with each other, right?

Lin Guodong was also a little confused. Why did Song Hongtu speak for him?

Kuang Yongchang said at this time: "I also agree with the views of Comrade Shen Hongcai and Comrade Song Hongtu. If the director of the Municipal Bureau is held responsible for the arrest of the criminal, wouldn't that be disheartening to comrades who are dedicated to serving the public?"

"Remove Comrade Lam Kuo-tung and replace him with someone else. Thinking about the reasons why Comrade Lam Kuo-tung was removed, they would definitely be hesitant to arrest the criminal. So I also think that a Party warning would suffice."

Even Kuang Yongchang spoke up for Lam Kwok Tung. Everyone present became curious about how Lam Kwok Tung did it.

Especially Xiang Mingzhi. Didn’t Kuang Yongchang want to push his own people to the position before?

Why are you speaking for Lam Kwok Tung now?

Could it be that Lin Guodong has defected to Kuang Yongchang?

Xiang Mingzhi then said, "I have a different view from some of you. Merits are merits, and mistakes are mistakes. Even if his intentions were good, we cannot ignore the safety of people's lives and property. Therefore, I think Lam Kuo-tung should be removed from his post. Of course, this is just my personal opinion."

"Now, let's vote by show of hands. Those who agree to dismiss Comrade Lin Guodong, please raise your hands!"