In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

"You want a reason? Your Dongping Municipal Party Committee hasn't given a reasonable explanation for dismissing Comrade Xu Yanwu either!"

"Director Zhao, Xu Yanwu is a city-managed cadre in Dongping!"

"Wang Jianning, Xu Yanwu is still a bureau chief under our provincial department!"

"So, Director Zhao, you're absolutely determined to disagree?"

"Comrade Wang Jianning, please watch your words! You are the Secretary of the Dongping Municipal Party Committee, that's true, but that doesn't mean you, Wang Jianning, can control everything in Dongping!"

Can you appoint whomever you want? Can you dismiss whomever you want? The Party and the people have not granted you such power!

You want to be the mountain king of Dongping, a big tiger? Then I, Zhao Donglai, wouldn't mind being Wu Song for once!

"you!"

"What do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean, ' I'm warning you, Wang Jianning, the power you hold is for serving the people, not for you to do whatever you want. If you're not happy, then try me!'"

Let's see if I, the provincial public security chief, will be dismissed first, or you, the municipal party secretary, will fall from grace first!

"Go ahead and keep messing around, I'm waiting for you!"

After saying that, the phone was abruptly hung up.

Wang Jianning's face was turning pale and then purple. The usually invincible municipal party secretary looked like a defeated rooster, dejected and sinister.

Lan Jingming, who was standing to the side, was also very embarrassed.

The two remained silent, creating an extremely awkward atmosphere!

Meanwhile, at the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, Hou Liangping was already preparing to report the corruption situation in Dongping to Jia Renli with materials.

Knock, knock, knock—the knocking sound was very regular.

"Come in!"

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping took a deep breath and pushed open the door to enter. Seeing that it was Hou Liangping, Jia Renli continued to look at the documents while saying, "Comrade Liangping, please don't be shy, have a seat."

"Yes, Secretary Jia!"

After sitting down, Hou Liangping did not rush to report on his work, but waited for Jia Renli to finish reading the documents in his hand.

Ten minutes later, Jia Renli put down the documents in his hand and looked up at Hou Liangping.

"Comrade Liangping, you didn't come here just to reminisce, did you? Tell me, what's the matter that makes you so serious?"

"Secretary Jia! I have a lead to report regarding a deputy provincial-level official's violation of discipline and law!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Renli's eyes lit up instantly, and without waiting for Liang Ping to take the initiative, he snatched the materials from Liang Ping's hands and began to read them.

"Jiang Xudong?"

When Jia Renli saw this, he was clearly disappointed. He was almost retired, and he wasn't satisfied!

"Forget it, he's at least a deputy provincial-level official; our provincial discipline inspection commission doesn't have the authority to arrest him..."

After muttering to himself, Jia Renli looked at Hou Liangping and praised him, "Comrade Liangping, this case seems to be very much your destiny. However, it will be difficult to gather all the evidence in a short time, so you will take charge of it and put that Lan Jingming in the spotlight first."

As for the rest... you don't need to worry about Jiang Xudong; I will report to the Provincial Party Committee at an appropriate time."

"Okay, Secretary Jia! However, I don't have time to frequently travel to Dongshan City to investigate the specific evidence..."

"That's easy, Dongshan City also has a Discipline Inspection Commission... Wait a minute!"

Based on the materials you provided, it seems that this group of corrupt officials in Dongshan City did not try to hide anything from anyone.

But what about the Dongshan City Discipline Inspection Commission? Not a single word from them?

Even if he wasn't involved, just for the reason of feigning ignorance, the provincial party committee should remove him from his position as secretary of the municipal discipline inspection commission!

Hou Liangping didn't respond. In any case, the materials had already been submitted, and he knew Secretary Jia's personality well; he would never let anyone who violated discipline or the law escape punishment.

At 6:00 PM sharp, at the provincial government building.

Today is Friday, and last night he promised Chen Zhengxi that they would go out for a big meal.

Keeping promises is important, so Chen Luo didn't waste any time and hurriedly went downstairs.

The driver was already waiting.

Once inside the car, the black Audi quickly exited the provincial government gate and merged into the traffic.

Twenty minutes later, the car slowly stopped in front of the Affiliated High School of East China Normal University. Chen Luo got out of the car and waved to Chen Zhengxi, who was waiting at the school gate.

"Jung-hee, over here!"

Upon hearing her father's voice, Chen Zhengxi rushed over with her schoolbag in hand. She then brushed past Chen Luo, throwing the schoolbag onto the car. This chilled Chen Luo's heart; every daughter grows up like this...

Just as Chen Luo was feeling a little disappointed, Chen Zhengxi pressed his head against his back.

"Haha, Dad, do you think my little cotton-padded jacket is starting to let in the wind? I was just kidding you. This backpack is so heavy. I really don't understand why my brother carries a bunch of books with him every day."

He even made me carry it for him.

"Jung-hee, where's your brother?"

"He said he didn't want to eat, he wanted to study, so he took Uncle Leng's car home early."

"Alright, then forget about your brother. Get in the car! Dad's taking you out for a nice meal. All your expenses today will be paid by Young Master Chen!"

"Hahaha, Dad, that's hilarious! You're so funny!"

Soon, the father and daughter got into the car and slowly left the school, heading straight for the busiest part of Guangzhou.

At Zhengjia Plaza, although Chen Luo said he would pay for everything, Chen Zhengxi wasn't an unreasonable child; she didn't like those expensive bags, jewelry, or cosmetics at all.

In her words, they are all foreign garbage hyped up by the West, and the quality is just so-so. Anyone who buys them is a fool.

She was more interested in local delicacies than luxury goods.

This is a Cantonese teahouse. Before officially opening, Chen Zhengxi planned to have a cup of tea to whet his appetite.

Stepping into the teahouse, the number of customers wasn't very large, probably because the regulars all came in the morning.

There are really not many people at night.

The tea that Chen Zhengxi ordered had a very common name: Zheng Yan Da Hong Pao. In her words, she was happy to be out having fun, and red was a symbol of celebration.

Enjoying snacks and tea, one feels a sense of tranquility and peace.

Just then, at the tea table next to them, a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes sat in a chair and kept snorting.

Standing in front of the man was a girl of about eighteen or nineteen, wearing a teahouse uniform. It was this girl who had served tea to Chen Luo and his daughter.

They were not far apart, and their conversation could be heard clearly.

"Let me remind you again, you will not receive any salary for working at my teahouse."

You were recommended by your school for this internship, and I'm already being generous by not charging you any internship fees!

"But... our school said there would be a salary. If there's no salary, then I quit and give me back my ID card!"

"Then go ask your school! Why are you asking me?"

Also, your current attitude is making me very angry; your internship certificate still needs my signature.

You only graduated from a junior college, just to get a diploma. You'd better think carefully before you speak!

I can give you my ID card, but then you won't get your graduation certificate. I'm giving you one last chance; the choice is yours!

The girl was instantly conflicted, her expression breaking.

Just then, whoosh!

Chen Zhengxi stood up abruptly, and Chen Luo watched as his daughter angrily walked towards the other party.