Just after nuclear fusion was successfully achieved, my brother Qi Tongwei committed suicide?

"You must carefully consider your wording and explain your actions thoroughly, so as not to leave any handle for others to use against you."

"Otherwise, no one can protect you!"

Hou Liangping's heart tightened suddenly.

I never expected this matter to be so serious, and I also realized how big a mistake I had made.

Don't underestimate the fact that Qi Tongwei was only detained for a few days.

But Qi Tongwei's rank is now that of a deputy provincial-level official!

Although the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection issued its approval, it was not a reason for Hou Liangping to arbitrarily arrest Qi Tongwei.

Moreover, anyone with a discerning eye can tell that something is very wrong here.

But Hou Liangping still insisted on arresting Qi Tongwei.

On a smaller scale, this is a problem with your ability, Hou Liangping. But on a larger scale, isn't there something wrong with you, Hou Liangping?

Is it being manipulated by some external force?

Hou Liangping is the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. On the surface, his position cannot be controlled by anyone!

So things... are very serious!

After Hou Liangping hung up the phone with Zhong Xiaoai...

A staff member hurried over.

Hou Liangping was alerted when his office phone rang.

This was no private call. Hou Liangping immediately understood that it was likely a call from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI)...

Hou Liangping sensed that a storm was brewing.

I am like a floating duckweed.

Hou Liangping tried his best to remain calm and handle the investigation with composure.

"Hou Liangping, this is the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team. We now have doubts about your motives for arresting Qi Tongwei and are therefore conducting an investigation into you."

"The first question is, what were your reasons for arresting Qi Tongwei?"

"Please answer immediately!"

The members of the review panel spoke in a very serious tone.

This sent a shiver down Hou Liangping's spine.

This is definitely the biggest hurdle he has ever encountered in his entire political career, and it is also the most difficult hurdle he has faced so far.

But there was no time for Hou Liangping to think it over.

He had to answer immediately.

"It's out of fairness and justice."

"I saw that so many people in Handong Province reported Qi Tongwei, and I decided to arrest him out of fairness and justice."

"I want to give the people justice."

Hou Liangping believed that what he said was very forceful and persuasive.

It was filled with a strong sense of conviction.

But the review panel remained noncommittal.

No statement was made.

Instead, he said, "The second question."

"After receiving the report, why didn't you immediately investigate the situation, but instead immediately applied to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for an arrest warrant?"

"And why did more than ten whistleblowers withdraw their reports one after another?"

Your actions are highly suspicious!

“These whistleblowers are also highly suspicious! I advise you to tell the truth. Our investigation team will verify the facts one by one.”

"If you choose to lie."

"Then I'm sorry, but you will be facing even harsher punishments!"

this moment.

Hou Liangping's heart was in his throat.

But he knew he couldn't escape this question and had to answer it immediately.

Now, he can only place his hopes on the Shanshui Group.

Hopefully they can handle it properly.

Do not leave any evidence.

"I have always felt that serving the people is the bounden duty of us cadres."

"The situation described by these whistleblowers at the time was too tragic."

"In a fit of anger, I mistakenly believed what these people said, which is why I arrested Qi Tongwei."

"All my actions and decisions, Hou Liangping."

"It all stems from upholding social fairness and justice!"

"I, Hou Liangping, have a clear conscience!"

Chapter 27 There are no absolute enemies; Zhao Lichun and the Zhong family join forces!

The members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team still did not comment on Hou Liangping's statement.

But the more so.

Hou Liangping became increasingly panicked.

This shows that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection is serious this time, and it's not just a simple investigation!

He will likely face severe punishment this time!

His career could even be completely ruined as a result, leading to his abandonment by the Zhong family...

Hou Liangping couldn't imagine what a tragic end this would be.

But just as the members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team were about to ask their third question, an even older voice interrupted them.

He then said, "No one is perfect."

"Who can be without fault?"

"I believe that Comrade Hou Liangping's starting point was good; it's just that he was too hasty and impatient in some aspects."

"On the other hand, Qi Tongwei is clearly not a good person."

"I believe that Comrade Hou Liangping will eventually be able to find evidence of the other party's crimes and bring them to justice."

This person immediately defined the nature of Hou Liangping and Qi Tongwei.

A good one!

One bad one!

It's hard to imagine that a cadre from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection could say such a thing!

But in fact, no matter which department it was, there was some bias. Hou Liangping was sent down from the central government and was responsible for helping them to rectify Handong. How could he not treat them leniently?

"But...but this is a routine inspection."

The voices of the review team members immediately softened considerably, clearly indicating that the people who came were of high rank in the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"It didn't say you couldn't review it."

“You can continue the investigation, but when dealing with good comrades like Hou Liangping, you don’t need to be so harsh in your tone.”

There's no need to treat him like a bad person.

These few simple words cast a shadow over the review team. On the surface, they said they were conducting a review, but what was the real purpose?

If he really dares to find any problems during the investigation.

He'll probably lose his hat on the spot!

Even though he found Hou Liangping's actions highly suspicious, he could only pretend that nothing had happened.

But at this very moment.

Another, younger, middle-aged voice rang out.

He declared with great conviction, "What defines a good comrade? What defines a bad person?!"

"The review process is not over yet."

"I'm afraid you're not qualified to judge whether someone is good or bad! I'm not afraid to be blunt with you, Hou Liangping has problems!"

"More than a dozen whistleblowers have filed reports against Qi Tongwei."

"And it happened at the same time. I don't believe Hou Liangping didn't know there was something fishy going on!"