At the Pinnacle of Power: My Insider Report Alarms Bigwigs in Beijing's Elite Circle

"Sorry, the number you dialed is temporarily unavailable."

Soon, a voice prompt came from the earpiece.

Xu Hongrui frowned.

"Om..."

Just then, my phone vibrated; someone was calling.

Xu Hongrui snapped out of his thoughts, glanced at the caller ID, and saw that it was an old acquaintance, Wang Hongtao, who was currently serving as the vice minister of the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

"Hey."

Xu Hongrui answered the phone.

"Brother Hongrui, Xiaoyuan is in trouble, did you know?"

Wang Hongtao, on the other end of the phone, sounded unusually anxious, a stark contrast to his usual calm and composed work style.

Xu Hongrui frowned and said, "I just saw it too. I wanted to ask Liang Yumin what happened, but I couldn't get through to him on the phone."

"Liang Yumin led a team on an overseas inspection trip; they should be on the plane right now."

Wang Hongtao said quickly.

The Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee has a very clear grasp of the dynamics of cadres under its direct management. Wang Hongtao knew about the trip abroad led by Liang Yumin, the Secretary of the Dongjiang Provincial Party Committee, and even knew the specific itinerary and the flights they took.

Upon hearing Wang Hongtao's words, Xu Hongrui's pupils suddenly dilated.

His political acumen, cultivated over many years in officialdom, made him realize that the fact that the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection was investigating Xiao Yuan while Liang Yumin was abroad indicated something unusual.

“Brother Hongrui, Xiaoyuan would never accept bribes! Since we can’t get in touch with Liang Yumin, should we have Zhong Wei call the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and ask what’s going on?”

Wang Hongtao shared his judgment and offered suggestions.

"let me see."

Xu Hongrui did not express his opinion, but ended the call directly.

His phone vibrated again very soon.

This time, the caller was none other than Zhong Wei, whom Wang Hongtao had mentioned.

"Brother Hongrui, what's the situation with Xiaoyuan?"

Upon receiving the call, Zhong Wei, the deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, was the first to ask a question.

Xu Hongrui said in a deep voice, "I just called Liang Yumin, but I couldn't get through. Hong Tao said that Liang Yumin led a team abroad for an inspection and is on the plane. So, I haven't figured out what's going on yet."

"Brother Hongrui, shall I call Yan Hai, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Dongjiang Province?"

Zhong Wei took the initiative to make the suggestion.

Xu Hongrui frowned slightly: "Is this appropriate?"

"What's inappropriate about this? Xiao Yuan's case has generated so much public discussion online, it's perfectly normal for the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) to take notice and investigate. In fact, it's reasonable for the CCDI to use online public opinion as a pretext to supervise this case."

"That's not what I meant."

Are you worried that Xiaoyuan is feeling uncomfortable?

"Yes. Xiao Yuan has a strong personality. He has never wanted to rely on us since he was a child, nor does he like us to interfere in his work. Moreover, if this matter is investigated normally, Xiao Yuan will definitely not have any problems."

“Brother Hongrui, you said it yourself that it’s a normal investigation. What if it’s not? In my opinion, it’s very unusual for the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate Xiaoyuan while Liang Yumin is not around. Nobody in the entire Dongjiang Province, including Liang Yumin, knows Xiaoyuan’s identity…”

"The old lady called, I'll call you back later."

Wang Hongtao was interrupted by Xu Hongrui halfway through his speech.

Because Xu Hongrui saw his mother's call.

Soon, Xu Hongrui hung up Wang Hongtao's call and called his mother back.

"Hongrui, I just heard that Xiao Yuan accepted a bribe of 800,000 yuan and was taken away for investigation by the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Has the investigation been completed? Has he been released?"

The old lady of the Xu family asked three questions in quick succession.

"Mom, I'm looking into this..."

"Xiao Yuan has been raised by several families. Everyone knows his character. What's the point of trying to understand him?"

The old lady of the Xu family angrily interrupted Xu Hongrui, her tone resolute, "Tell Liang Yumin of Dongjiang that if Xiaoyuan is framed, wronged, or gets into any trouble, he should never come to the capital again!"

"Beep...beep..."

After finishing her sentence, the old lady of the Xu family hung up the phone.

Xu Hongrui sighed, but remembering the old lady's question, "What happened?", he raised an eyebrow and quickly dialed Zhong Wei's number back.

"Zhong Wei, the old lady is furious. Do as you said, go and ask the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection yourself what's going on."

"Brother Hongrui, the old lady is furious. I'm afraid it's not enough for me to just ask. I have to lead the team down!"

Zhong Wei made the decision with a chilling expression.

Are you bullying my nephew?

Have you asked a few of us yet?

Xu Hongrui said no more.

After ending his call with Zhong Wei, he received two more calls, both inquiring about Xiao Yuan.

That post online was like stirring up a hornet's nest, angering everyone who cared about Xiao Yuan!

After ending his call with Xu Hongrui, Zhong Wei, the deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, immediately dialed the phone number of Yan Hai, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Dongjiang Province.

"Hello, Secretary Zhong..."

"Secretary Yan, I received a report that the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection is investigating the bribery case of Xiao Yuan, the executive vice mayor of Yunshan City. As a result, it has caused a great uproar and attracted a lot of public opinion online. What's going on?"

Zhong Wei interrupted Yan Hai without any politeness, his tone icy.

In front of Xu Hongrui, he was his younger brother; but in the eyes of some local officials, he was a veritable cold-faced devil!

"Secretary Zhong, I was just about to report this matter to you..."

Yan Hai immediately reported Xiao Yuan's case, including some details.

"Secretary Yan, Comrade Xiao Yuan is a key reserve cadre being cultivated by the Organization Department of the Central Committee. We must investigate and handle Comrade Xiao Yuan's case in a fact-based manner, adhering to the principles of being responsible to the organization and to our comrades!"

After listening to the report, Zhong Wei first spoke in official jargon, and then gave instructions.

"Given the huge negative impact that Xiao Yuan's bribery case has had online, I will personally lead a team to Dongjiang Province for investigation tomorrow."

"Secretary Zhong, on behalf of the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, I welcome you and your team to Dongjiang to provide guidance."

Yan Hai welcomed him immediately, but before Zhong Wei could hang up, he added, "Secretary Zhong, there's something else I need to report to you."

"You said."

"Secretary Zhong, Secretary Liang has led a delegation on an overseas inspection tour, Governor Han is on temporary sick leave, and Secretary Guangming is currently in charge of the work. After Comrade Xiao Yuan's case occurred, I originally wanted to report to you, but Secretary Guangming said to investigate first and report back after the results are out, so I didn't call you immediately."

When Yan Hai heard that Zhong Wei was going to come down to investigate in person, and then recalled that his subordinate had reported to Xiao Yuan's secretary that Xiao Yuan had a powerful backer, he immediately felt uneasy.

He immediately distanced himself from the situation and shifted all the blame onto Chen Guangming, the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee!

no respond.

Zhong Wei fell silent.

Yan Hai felt a chill run down his spine and held his breath.

"Secretary Yan, during my research trip to Dongjiang, the research team will provide full supervision of the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation and handling of Comrade Xiao Yuan's case."

You tell Chen Guangming that the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection has suspended its questioning and investigation of Comrade Xiao Yuan until the investigation team arrives!

If he has any objections, tell him to come to me, or go directly to his superiors!

After a brief silence, Zhong Wei spoke again, his tone leaving no room for doubt!

"Yes, Secretary Zhong!"

Yan Hai immediately accepted the order, his sense of impending doom growing even stronger!

After Zhong Wei hung up the phone, he put down his phone and fell into deep thought.

A few minutes later, he asked his subordinates for Lin Yi's phone number and dialed directly: "Hello, Comrade Lin Yi, this is Yan Hai from the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

"Hello, Secretary Yan."

When Lin Yi received Yan Hai's call, he was first surprised, and then realized that his trump card had been used!

The powerful figure behind Xiao Yuan saw that post!

Otherwise, even if the Dongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection wanted to contact him, it would definitely not be the Provincial Commission Secretary Yan Hai calling him!

"Comrade Lin Yi, I personally and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection are paying close attention to Comrade Xiao Yuan's case. This morning, staff from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection spoke with you to learn some details. I would also like to talk to you about it. What are your thoughts on Comrade Xiao Yuan's case?"

Yan Hai asked calmly.

Lin Yiyi said righteously, "Secretary Yan, I didn't go to Guangming Town that day, so I don't know the specific details."

But I firmly believe that a government official deeply loved by the five million people of Yunshan, a leader deeply respected by us grassroots staff, would never accept bribes!

"Comrade Lin Yi, we share the same view. Let's leave it at that for now, and I'll talk to you in person when we have the chance."

After Yan Hai finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

Ok?

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood the purpose of Yan Hai's call.

The powerful figure behind Xiao Yuan has made a move, and Yan Hai wants to use his words to make his stance clear!

After all, if the higher-ups want to thoroughly investigate Xiao Yuan's case, they will definitely talk to me!

The thought flashed through Lin Yi's mind, and he was overjoyed. He muttered to himself, "Now, even if you had ten times the guts, would you still dare to touch Mayor Xiao?!"