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

Just as Chu Xiangsen had expected, Ding Wei reported to his superiors after the secretary's office meeting.

Near the end of the workday in the afternoon, Lin Yi received a call from Fu Ming, the deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"Lin Yi, Ding Wei submitted a report to the higher-ups this afternoon, reporting on the online public opinion sparked by the Xiliang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation of Wan Yongsheng, and the joint report against you by sixteen provincial-level officials. The higher-ups have instructed the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to verify the specific circumstances." Fu Ming said bluntly as soon as the call connected.

Lin Yi said, "Brother Fu, isn't it obvious? Ding Wei is desperate and deliberately used Shi Meng's matter to create public opinion, and then instructed his subordinates to jointly report me, trying to force me to stop the anti-corruption storm in Xiliang Province."

"Actually, everyone knows what's going on."

Fu Ming gave a wry smile, then explained the purpose of his call to Lin Yi: "Secretary Chen Hai asked me to call you to discuss how to handle this matter."

"Brother Fu, what are your plans to do?" Lin Yi asked.

Fu Ming said, “If you need help, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) will set up a supervisory team to go to Xiliang Province to verify the situation. If you don’t need help, you should report the situation to the CCDI and the provincial party committee according to regulations, and then the CCDI will report to higher authorities, forming a closed loop to shut some people up.”

"Brother Fu, I appreciate your kind offer, but you don't need to come down this time. I'll handle it myself," Lin Yi said after thinking for a moment.

Fu Ming was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?"

“Brother Fu, before, everyone knew that I came to Xiliang to take over the Ding family gang, but everyone saw through it but didn’t say anything. Now, Ding Wei has used online public opinion and joint reports to expose this secret, and he even went so far as to report to the higher-ups, trying to make me hesitate and stop the anti-corruption campaign in Xiliang.”

Lin Yi, with a clear understanding, slowly said, "Since that's the case, then I'll play my cards right! I want to see if the He family and the Hua family dare to get involved!"

"Lin Yi, given the current situation, they definitely won't get involved, but they'll inevitably start gossiping. If they try to stir up trouble, it could damage your reputation," Fu Ming warned.

"Brother Fu, I know, but I don't care."

Lin Yi stated his position, "There are no perfect people in this world, nor are there saints, and I am certainly not one either. I have emotions and desires, and I also have a temper. My wife has been harassed, and you expect me to be hesitant to act? They're overthinking it!"

"Too."

Fu Mingkai cursed himself for being foolish.

This matter not only represents Lin Yi himself, but also the face of the Xu family's camp!

Moreover, Lin Yi is a very protective person. Back then, when his driver Chen Mo's sister had an accident, he parachuted into Pengcheng and launched a swift and decisive attack, causing chaos and destruction in the city.

Now that Xu Shimeng is being harassed, how could Lin Yi possibly hesitate to act against her?

This reminded Fu Ming of a classic line from a classic TV series: "Second Battalion Commander, where's my Italian cannon?!"

The thought flashed through Fu Ming's mind, but he was also puzzled: "Lin Yi, since you're so determined to eliminate the Ding family gang, shouldn't you have the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection set up a supervisory team to assist you?"

“Brother Fu, I’ll fight this battle myself. If the supervisory team comes down, people will think I won unfairly, and it will give some people an excuse.”

"understood."

Fu Ming instantly understood Lin Yi's meaning and then said, "Since you don't need the supervisory team to go down and help, then do as I said before and submit a statement to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee."

"Okay, Brother Fu."

After Lin Yi finished speaking, he chatted with Fu Ming for a few more minutes before hanging up the phone.

The next morning, Lin Yi reported the situation to the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

In the report to the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee, Lin Yi did not personally go to the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee building to find Ding Wei. Instead, he had the Director of the General Office of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection deliver it to Zhang Heng, the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee.

Now that things have come to a point of direct confrontation, Lin Yi naturally has no desire to continue the charade with Ding Wei!

When Zhang Heng, the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, received the report, he was completely stunned.

He attended the secretary's office meeting and learned that Ding Wei had reported to the Central Committee about Lin Yi's problem.

In this situation, Lin Yi only reported the situation in writing and did not personally hand the report to Ding Wei, which shows that Lin Yi did not care about this matter at all and no longer took Ding Wei seriously!

He could easily guess Lin Yi's reasons for doing this, and he knew it was definitely not a good thing for him!

Not only Zhang Heng, but even Ding Wei's head was spinning when he received the report!

He reported Lin Yi's problem to his superiors, who merely asked Lin Yi to write a statement explaining that everything he had done before was in vain—the higher-ups didn't care at all about the online public opinion surrounding the provincial discipline inspection commission's investigation of Wan Yongsheng, or about the joint report against Lin Yi by sixteen provincial-level officials!

To be precise, the higher-ups know what's going on, but they're too lazy to even investigate!

This confirmed his earlier judgment—Lin Yi's arrival in Xiliang Province to carry out anti-corruption work was tacitly approved by the higher authorities!

At the same time, he also believes that Lin Yi will definitely fight back after being smeared online and framed by sixteen provincial-level officials!

The facts proved Ding Wei's guess correct.

The following day, the Zhennan City Public Security Bureau issued a notice that briefly described Wan Fei's harassment of Xu Shimeng at Zhennan Airport, and detailed Wan Fei's alleged crimes of rape and drugging, as well as the alleged tax evasion and money laundering by Wan Fei's companies.

Clearly, this is the Zhennan City Public Security Bureau responding to online questions in a fair and transparent manner, demonstrating that the bureau's investigation of Wan Fei was not a case of a leader using their position for personal revenge, but rather a lawful procedure—Wan Fei did indeed commit a crime!

Moreover, Wan Fei's crimes had absolutely nothing to do with Lin Yi; it was the victim who reported the crime!

In addition, the Xiliang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection held a press conference on "Promoting Transparent Discipline Inspection Work in Xiliang Province".

Zhuang Hui, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and in charge of transparent discipline inspection, along with the Director of the General Office of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Chen Lin, Director of the Fourth Supervision Office responsible for implementing transparent discipline inspection, attended the press conference.

At the press conference, Chen Lin, Director of the General Office of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, introduced the progress of Xiliang Province in promoting transparent discipline inspection work. He cited a corruption case in the construction sector of Xiliang Province as a typical example of the province's transparent discipline inspection work, stating that the entire investigation process would be made public to accept supervision from the people nationwide.

Finally, Zhuang Hui delivered a speech, demonstrating the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee's determination to strengthen strict Party governance and combat corruption.

Lin Yi watched the press conference via live stream on his mobile phone from his office. He was very satisfied with Chen Lin's introduction and Zhuang Hui's speech—the two were not only loyal, but also very capable!

After Zhuang Hui finished speaking, the final Q&A session began.

A reporter stood up and asked, "Hello, Secretary Zhuang, I am a reporter from Phoenix.com."

"Hello."

"Following the announcement by the Xiliang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection regarding the investigation of Wan Yongsheng, the former director of the Xiliang Provincial Department of Transportation, the announcement quickly went viral online, becoming a hot topic on major media platforms and sparking heated discussions among netizens. One of the most representative questions is whether Wan Yongsheng offended the leaders of the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee and was subsequently retaliated against. What is the truth of this matter?"

"This is clearly a rumor."

Zhuang Hui first responded, then added: "Xiliang Province is carrying out transparent disciplinary inspection work, collecting clues about violations of discipline and law through various channels and in various forms. According to statistics from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's Transparent Disciplinary Inspection Working Group, the most frequent reports from cadres and the public involve violations of discipline and law in the province's engineering construction field, with the most clues involving Wan Yongsheng, the former director of the Provincial Department of Transportation, and Yang Wannian, the former chairman of the Provincial Urban Investment Group."

At this point, Zhuang Hui paused, then turned to Chen Lin, the director of the Fourth Supervision Office: "Comrade Chen Lin, please open the report on the statistics of the Sunshine Discipline Inspection Working Group and show it to our journalist friends."

"Okay, Secretary Zhuang."

Chen Lin nodded and immediately opened the PPT. The statistical data table appeared on the big screen. Wan Yongsheng had the most reports, followed by Yang Wannian. The names and positions of the others were blurred.

"Dear journalists and viewers watching the press conference via live stream, the names and positions of other personnel have been blurred for confidentiality purposes. The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection is still collecting leads and verifying the issues regarding these officials who have violated discipline and the law. Once the investigation officially begins, relevant information will be released gradually," Chen Lin explained after opening the statistics table of reported leads.

The Phoenix.com reporter who asked the question then asked, "Leaders, this data was collected and compiled by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Is there any possibility of falsification? Is there a supervisory mechanism in place?"

"The Xiliang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection operates under the dual leadership of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee, and all its work is subject to oversight mechanisms."

At this point, Zhuang Hui suddenly raised his voice, "Here, I'll answer your question with a quote from Comrade Lin Yi, member of the Standing Committee of the Xiliang Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection: 'Sunshine discipline inspection work ensures adherence to the principles of fairness, impartiality, and openness; ensures that cases are handled in accordance with laws and regulations; ensures that the entire investigation process is open; and ensures that every case investigated can withstand the supervision of the people, the test of time, and the scrutiny of the Party and the state!'"

"Clap clap..."

As Zhuang Hui's powerful words fell, thunderous applause erupted at the press conference.

at the same time.

Lin Yi, who was in the office of the Xiliang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, put down his phone and turned off the live broadcast of the press conference on the Xiliang Provincial Sunshine Discipline Inspection APP.

For him, what happened after the press conference was no longer important.

because.

By having Zhuang Hui say that at the press conference, he was essentially telling everyone directly:

In this round, I'm showing my cards!