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

7:20 PM.

As Gao Yuliang returned home, he saw Chen Yanshi sitting on his sofa as soon as he opened the door.

After putting down his briefcase, Gao Yuliang sat down opposite Chen Yanshi.

"Old Chen said on the phone that you had something to tell me, but I don't know what it is?"

Gao Yuliang's expression was very calm, exuding the elegance and approachability of a scholar.

Chen Yanshi first sighed.

"Yuliang, everyone says that the world is cold and indifferent. I didn't realize it before, but now that I've really encountered some problems, I've discovered that some people are truly unreliable and ungrateful."

Take Hai Zi's case for example. He's been suspended from his post for almost a month, and there's still no specific date for his reinstatement.

Just when I heard that the current director, Lü Liang, was going to be transferred, the Supreme People's Procuratorate parachuted in Hou Liangping.

This afternoon I called Sha Ruijin, asking him, Chen Hai's older brother, to put in a good word for me, but...

Gao Yuliang listened without interrupting; he had patience, and he also had the ability to weigh the pros and cons.

"Old Chen, isn't it a waste of your time to have Secretary Sha reinstate Chen Hai?"

Gao Yuliang smiled faintly and continued, "Comrade Lü Liang was transferred after discussions between Secretary Sha Ruijin and Secretary Chen Luo."

Hou Liangping from Beijing was personally requested by Secretary Sha from the Supreme People's Procuratorate. Old Chen, do you think Secretary Sha will agree to your request?

Gao Yuliang's casual remark deepened Chen Yanshi's hatred for Sha Ruijin. No wonder the other party was so resolute in refusing; it turned out that Sha Ruijin himself had asked Hou Liangping to come.

"Hmph! What a heartless ingrate!"

"Sigh, back then I scrimped and saved to send money to Sha Ruijin for his studies, and now that he's the provincial party secretary, he doesn't care about old friendships at all. You, Yu Liang, are so much better. Regardless of whether you can actually get it done, your attitude towards us retired cadres is a hundred times better than Sha Ruijin's!"

Gao Yuliang didn't care about Chen Yanshi's praise.

"Old Chen, I can guess why you're here. It's no use. Even if I, the deputy secretary, strongly support Chen Hai, Secretary Sha disagrees. The position of anti-corruption bureau chief can only go to Hou Liangping."

At this point, Gao Yuliang sighed, as if he were truly saddened by the decline of his power.

Seeing this, Chen Yanshi's words caught in his throat. He knew Gao Yuliang was telling the truth, but...

"Sigh, Yuliang, I understand your difficulties."

I didn't come here to make things difficult for you. Since Sha Ruijin wants Hou Liangping to be the director of the anti-corruption bureau, then let him be.

All I want is for Hai Zi to get back to work, whatever it is, it's better than him staying at home, isn't it?

Gao Yuliang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

That way, he could still help, since Chen Hai was also his student.

"Mr. Chen, I will keep this in mind."

The Standing Committee meeting will be held in a few days, and I'll make a suggestion then. As for whether it will be implemented, I can't guarantee it.

"Hey, Yuliang, it's good that you have the intention. Whether it succeeds or not is not something you can control. Just like you said, Sha Ruijin is in charge of Handong now."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Chen Yanshi left.

After Chen Yanshi left, Wu Huifang came downstairs and looked at the tightly closed door, sighing, "Yuliang, Chen Yanshi is still the same as ever. He always thinks the whole world revolves around him. You should stop meddling in Chen Hai's matter and let Chen Yanshi run around on his own!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuliang shook his head.

"Everyone says that Chen Yanshi is one of Sha Ruijin's adoptive fathers. Whether or not he helps Chen Hai is secondary; it's fine to let Chen Yanshi disgust Sha Ruijin."

Upon hearing this, Wu Huifang laughed, and Gao Yuliang finally let down his guard and laughed heartily.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

After the Standing Committee meeting was held, the members of the Standing Committee came to the Provincial Party Committee conference room after arranging matters for their respective units.

The meeting officially began at 9:40 a.m.

Sha Ruijin sat in the head seat and started the discussion.

"Comrades, our work in Handong has been progressing smoothly overall during this period. However, while the progress of anti-corruption work has been steady, it has lacked the boldness to take decisive action against corruption. Therefore, I have requested a capable and courageous anti-corruption officer from the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate."

This young man's name is Hou Liangping. As you all have seen, the Supreme People's Procuratorate has issued an instruction appointing Comrade Hou Liangping as the head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Handong. I believe this will bring about a qualitative change in Handong's anti-corruption work.

When it comes to acting skills, none of the people here are bad.

"Secretary Sha, let me mention this."

Chen Luo picked up the conversation, while Sha Ruijin pretended not to know and replied, "Yes, Comrade Chen Luo, please speak."

"Secretary Sha, we in Handong are willing to cooperate with the Supreme People's Procuratorate's instructions. However, the current director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Comrade Lü Liang, has only been in office for a short time. Although he is not as daring and enterprising as Secretary Sha said, he is steady and disciplined."

"By transferring such a good comrade, shouldn't our provincial party committee consider Comrade Lü Liang's feelings? Shouldn't we make proper arrangements? We can't let our comrades below feel disheartened and lose their enthusiasm!"

Sha Ruijin pondered for a moment and then nodded.

"Yes, Comrade Chen Luo makes a good point."

I know this Comrade Lü Liang. He has been the deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Handong Procuratorate for nine years. Like Yi Xuexi, he is a cadre who has not been promoted for a long time.

Our provincial party committee should pay even more attention to comrades like this!

I just don't know if there's a suitable location to properly house it.

When Sha Ruijin finished speaking, his gaze clearly lingered on Tian Guofu, the meaning of which was obvious: it's your turn.

"Ahem, Secretary Sha, if we're talking about suitable positions, we actually have one in our Discipline Inspection Commission that would be perfect for Comrade Lü Liang!"

"Oh? Comrade Guofu, please continue."

"Okay, Secretary Sha."

The position of Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission in Jingzhou is currently vacant. Comrade Lü Liang is highly disciplined and also able to consider the overall situation. I think it would be very suitable for Comrade Lü Liang to come to Jingzhou to serve as the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission!

No sooner had Tian Guofu finished speaking than Li Dakang chimed in.

"Secretary Guofu's suggestion is excellent!"

Our former Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission in Jingzhou, Zhang Shuli, was a typical example of someone who disregarded the overall situation, lacked discipline, turned a blind eye to Ding Yizhen's problems, and even covered them up. He also exploited businessmen who came to Jingzhou to invest in various ways, which greatly damaged Jingzhou's economic development. If Comrade Lü Liang can come to Jingzhou, I will welcome him with open arms!

The group worked in unison, and everyone present was shrewd enough to see through it.

Didn't you see that Governor Liu always had a mocking smile on his lips, and Gao Yuliang was also smiling faintly?

"Well, everyone has heard the opinions of Comrade Guofu and Comrade Dakang. Since everyone thinks that Comrade Lüliang is suitable to serve as the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission in Jingzhou, let's start the vote."

With a swift movement, Chen Luo, Li Dakang, and Tian Guofu were the first to raise their hands in agreement. Soon after, Governor Liu raised his hand, followed by the Executive Vice Governor and the Standing Committee Vice Governor.

Soon, the propaganda minister and the organization minister raised their hands in agreement.

Seeing this, the remaining Gao Yuliang and the others raised their hands in agreement.

"Okay, unanimously approved. Now let's discuss the Supreme People's Procuratorate's opinion."