Nominal: The pinnacle of power began in the sixth province of Handong.

After the five-person group adjourned.

Sha Ruijin remained in the conference room, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Guofu, what's your opinion on Hou Liangping's matter?"

Tian Guofu moved closer to Sha Ruijin and said:

"Secretary Sha, what do you think?"

"What a coincidence." Sha Ruijin leaned back, looking up at the ceiling, and said:

"After Xia Qing contacted Gao Xiaoqin from the Shanshui Group, Hou Liangping immediately set his sights on Ouyang Qing, even going so far as to break the rules to investigate her. Do you think there might be some connection between the two?"

After a moment's thought, Tian Guofu understood Sha Ruijin's meaning and whispered:

"Do you think that Xia Qing released information, causing Hou Liangping to investigate Ouyang Qing, thus inducing him to violate regulations?"

"You used the word 'let' well. It's precisely this word that allows us to guess; we can't find any direct evidence." Sha Ruijin looked at Tian Guofu, his expression grave.

"If all of this is truly proceeding according to Xia Qing's wishes, then his methods and insight into human nature are quite terrifying."

Tian Guofu remained silent, feeling that Xia Qing was becoming increasingly mysterious.

As for Hou Liangping, he left everything to Sha Ruijin's discretion and did not want to offer any opinion.

Sha Ruijin turned his gaze to the window.

Hou Liangping has now caused a major disaster.

It's time for the capital to take the initiative.

I just don't know how far the Zhong family is willing to go for this son-in-law.

Sha Ruijin narrowed his eyes, a plan forming in his mind.

If the Zhong family is truly willing to invest a significant amount of resources in exchange for Hou Liangping.

That would be a great thing for me.

In this way, even if it can be confirmed that Xia Qing was behind all of this.

Sha Ruijin had no reason to hold Xia Qing accountable.

This is simply because everyone can gain some benefit from Hou Liangping's farce.

Only Hou Liangping and the Zhong family behind him became the losers.

It's hard to imagine that the powerful Zhong family would deliver their first defeat so soon after entering the Han Dong arena.

The cost will be far from small.

Unless the Zhong family abandons Hou Liangping and also abandons their schemes against Handong and the Zhao family.

But this is not possible.

The Chung family must continue to invest in Handong.

Because their ultimate goal can only be achieved by opening a breach in Handong!

Thinking of this, Sha Ruijin couldn't help but lower his head and smile.

Minister Chung, Minister Chung.

Your judgment in choosing a son-in-law is still quite poor.

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"Chief Prosecutor Ji, I am informing you of the preliminary decision of the five-person task force meeting. Chen Hai and Hou Liangping will definitely be dealt with seriously. As for whether you will hold them accountable as well, we will need to wait for further decisions from the Standing Committee."

Gao Yuliang, with a serious expression, gave instructions to the person on the other end of the phone:

"What you need to do now is to conduct a self-examination within the procuratorate to see if similar irregularities in case handling still exist, and to ensure your right to know and make decisions as the top leader! Don't let your subordinates take advantage of loopholes and cover up the truth right under your nose!"

Ji Changming on the other end of the phone was already drenched in sweat.

Aside from nodding repeatedly in agreement, he didn't dare utter a single other word.

He could tell that Secretary Yuliang was genuinely angry.

After all, they are both members of the Standing Committee. If Hou Liangping dares to stop Li Dakang's car today, he might dare to tear down Gao Yuliang's house tomorrow.

That's pretty cool!

It will definitely be dealt with seriously!

As Hou Liangping's direct superior, he was the head of the procuratorate.

He failed to effectively manage his subordinates and was completely unaware of their situation.

From conducting investigations in violation of regulations to openly blocking a Standing Committee member's car and taking away a member's family member.

For such a long time, I, the chief prosecutor, knew absolutely nothing!

How can this be explained?

How will the outside world view this?

How will the Standing Committee members characterize this?

Insufficient ability to lead a team.

Insufficient ability to perform duties and responsibilities.

Even laziness, negligence, and dereliction of duty!

Any one of these mistakes is enough to cause a lot of trouble!

It seems a peaceful retirement is going to be difficult...

The beads of sweat on Ji Changming's forehead grew larger and larger, and his back was completely soaked.

He was standing in his office answering the phone when Gao Yuliang criticized and lectured him for ten minutes.

Ji Changming's face was like the dark clouds before a thunderstorm!

He had a feeling.

Sooner or later, Hou Liangping will ruin the twilight of his life!

Thinking of this, Ji Changming slammed the phone down and yelled into it:

"Bring Chen Hai and Hou Liangping over here! Now!"

Five minutes later, Lu Yike led Chen Hai and Hou Liangping into the prosecutor's office.

Chen Hai's expression was extremely unpleasant; he lowered his head and dared not utter a sound.

Earlier in the command center, I heard that Hou Liangping had stopped the car.

Chen Hai's legs almost gave way, and he collapsed onto the sofa.

He never expected this.

Hou Liangping dared to directly stop the car of a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee.

They even handcuffed someone's wife right in front of him!

Chen Hai had absolutely no idea how Hou Liangping's brain worked.

Do you act without considering the consequences at all?

So much so that now, Chen Hai has been invited by Lu Yike to Ji Changming's office.

My heart is already ashen.

Hou Liangping, however, is different.

He walked at the front, looking impatient.

Seemingly annoyed by Ji Changming's sudden summons, she didn't give Lu Yike a friendly look the whole way.

And then they arrived at the office.

Seeing Ji Changming's ashen face and his silence.

Hou Liangping remained completely unaware.

He walked straight to Ji Changming's desk.

With one hand on his hip and the other tapping on Ji Changming's desk, he frowned and said:

"Hey Lao Ji, what are you up to now? I just brought back a high-profile corrupt official, and we're about to interrogate him..."

"Hey, isn't this the star of an American blockbuster? Who did you bring back? Is it Li Dakang or Gao Yuliang?" Ji Changming, who had been speaking in a low voice with anger, grew increasingly irritated and his tone became more and more rapid.

"You say who's corrupt, then they're corrupt. You can investigate and arrest whoever you want, just do it. Or you can handcuff me too, and you can be the chief prosecutor!"

Ji Changming had never been so angry before.

Chen Hai lowered his head even further, his eyes tightly closed, his expression filled with despair.

Lu Yike quietly took a few steps back.

Hou Liangping was also somewhat stunned.

But what he was thinking was:

What is your status, Ji Changming?

How dare you yell at me?

Hou Liangping immediately put on a stern face, banging on the table even louder, and said:

"Old Ji, don't overreact. No matter whose family member it is, if the problem is clear, we should arrest them! If you say things like that, you'll regret it..."

"What are you worried about? Going to complain to your wife, Zhong Xiaoai? Or to your father-in-law?" Ji Changming was also furious, and shouted sternly:

"Do you think you've made a small mistake? You've dragged the entire prosecution system down with you! You really think you can settle something this big with just a couple of phone calls from your wife? Let me tell you, dream on!"

"Ji Changming! Don't go too far!" Hou Liangping was also completely enraged and, disregarding everything else, even blurted out the name of the top leader!

Just then, Chen Hai grabbed Hou Liangping and dragged him outside.

Only in the office was Lu Yike left awkwardly keeping Ji Changming company, who was still angry.

Seeing this, Lu Yi quickly said:

"Chief Prosecutor, Chen Hai dragged Hou Liangping away because he was afraid you'd get sick from anger. He'll definitely come back to you later to admit his mistake..."

"That's what I'm angry about! Chen Hai, what a good cadre! I watched him grow step by step, and now he's been betrayed by Hou Liangping!" Ji Changming slammed his hand on the table and sat down.

Lu Yike said with some surprise:

"No, really? I heard from those technicians that Chen Hai was brought in by Hou Liangping, so Hou Liangping is definitely the one primarily responsible."

Ji Changming was taken aback, then smiled wryly:

"That's fine, but you're oversimplifying the issue..."