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

"Comrade Hou Liangping naturally has to shoulder this responsibility. This matter cannot be considered a major undertaking; he was simply fulfilling his duty."

"We cannot blame this entirely on Comrade Hou Liangping."

Tian Guofu wanted to help Hou Liangping resolve the issue peacefully, but after looking around, he found no one standing up to speak for Hou Liangping.

They all fell silent.

But since Mu Chen had already pointed the finger at Hou Liangping, he naturally wouldn't let the other party get away with it so easily.

He tapped his hand on the table.

This immediately drew everyone's attention, and everyone stared intently at Mu Chen.

I want to know what he'll say next.

Mu Chen's gaze swept over Tian Guofu first, then looked at Hou Liangping, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

He said with a playful tone, "If I remember correctly, the Anti-Corruption Bureau is under the jurisdiction of you, the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, right?"

"Do you know the consequences of rashly arresting a deputy provincial-level official, and even arresting the wrong one?"

"Before you speak up for Hou Liangping, I think you should speak up for yourself first! You also signed the official document for the arrest of Qi Tongwei!"

"As a leader, don't you have an obligation to verify this?!"

Mu Chen's voice suddenly turned serious.

Looking directly at Tian Guofu, he pressed on relentlessly: "Without knowing whether the prisoner's confession was true or without conducting a background check on the prisoner, you rashly arrested a deputy provincial-level official."

"Who gave you the audacity!"

"You think the 'comrades' I'm referring to are Hou Liangping? I'm talking about you, Tian Guofu!"

Mu Chen suddenly launched an attack.

His initial target was not Hou Liangping, the mere director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, but Tian Guofu, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission!

This is Sha Ruijin's true confidant!

A discipline inspection secretary who doesn't think about how to check and balance the provincial party secretary, but instead helps the provincial party secretary to seize power!

Suddenly!

Everyone was shocked; they hadn't expected Mu Chen to have such a big appetite.

If Tian Guofu were to be subdued, it would be equivalent to cutting off Sha Ruijin's arm!

The losses are enormous!

Mu Chen had completely set a trap for Tian Guofu, pretending that his target was Hou Liangping, making Tian Guofu think that he was safe.

That's why I stood up for Hou Liangping.

But this only further confirmed the relationship between Tian Guofu and Hou Liangping.

At this point, Mu Chen turned his attention entirely to Tian Guofu!

Tian Guofu had no more excuses, because his speaking up for Hou Liangping proved that he and Hou Liangping were in cahoots!

Don't think these words are useless.

Meetings of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee must be recorded, and these records cannot be altered at will!

Especially with Special Envoy Mu Chen also present!

Tian Guofu was immediately filled with regret. He had brought trouble upon himself. He had only wanted to say a few words for Hou Liangping, but he never expected to fall into Mu Chen's trap.

At this point, Sha Ruijin finally couldn't sit still any longer.

Hou Liangping could be treated as a pawn to be discarded; he was just a son-in-law of the Zhong family, and he didn't have that much influence.

But Tian Guofu is not an option.

The other party is a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, basically the fourth-highest position, and also the key Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission.

In theory, he has the authority to supervise him.

Although it's just theory.

But if Mu Chen were to replace him in this position, then Sha Ruijin would be like a tiger without claws, losing the means to effectively control those below him.

Therefore, Tian Guofu must be protected!

However, how to protect the land and the nation's wealth is another problem.

Sha Ruijin glanced at Hou Liangping sitting to the side, a resolute look in his eyes, and said, "It was indeed somewhat inappropriate to believe Ruan Chengyu's confession without a thorough investigation."

"Although our intentions were good, if we were wrong, we were wrong!"

"Be brave enough to take responsibility!"

"Be brave enough to admit your mistakes!"

"You can't make mistakes and then avoid taking responsibility, only thinking about escaping, and thus making one mistake after another!"

"This matter must be dealt with seriously!"

But as he spoke, Sha Ruijin's eyes remained fixed on Hou Liangping.

When Hou Liangping and Sha Ruijin's eyes met.

Hou Liangping felt a chill run down his spine.

He understood the meaning behind Sha Ruijin's eyes and words: he was being asked to take a bullet for Tian Guofu!

He proactively took responsibility upon himself!

Hou Liangping's hands trembled slightly. He had done so much for Sha Ruijin, always charging ahead, and now, just because Mu Chen was pointing the finger at Tian Guofu, he, Hou Liangping, was being asked to take the fall.

How unfair!

But that's reality. No matter what Hou Liangping's background is, his current position is just a minor director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Tian Guofu was the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission!

It's obvious which one is more useful!

As for the Zhong family? Does that mean that without Hou Liangping, the Zhong family wouldn't cooperate with or support Sha Ruijin?

How can it be!

A bitter, sardonic smile flashed across Hou Liangping's face.

He stood up, trembling.

His forehead was covered in sweat.

With a dry voice, he said, "Secretary Sha is right. If you make a mistake, you have to admit it. In the matter of Ruan Chengyu's confession, it was my misjudgment, Hou Liangping."

"They mistakenly believed Nguyen Thanh Ngoc's testimony and acted rashly."

"I, Hou Liangping... am willing to take full responsibility."

Chapter 52 Sha Ruijin's Counterattack

Under Sha Ruijin's watchful gaze, Hou Liangping ultimately couldn't hold on.

He stepped forward, intending to take all the responsibility upon himself.

Even if this move might ruin his political career, he has no choice but to do it now.

Because if he steps forward now, Sha Ruijin might remember his sacrifice today, and he might even be promoted by Sha Ruijin after Sha Ruijin takes complete control of the situation in Handong in the future.

Even with some blemishes, there is still a chance for advancement.

But if he doesn't stand up now, Sha Ruijin will hold a deep grudge against him, thus cutting off his last way out!

So Hou Liangping stepped forward.

But Sha Ruijin didn't even glance at Hou Liangping; instead, he looked at Mu Chen with an unfriendly expression.

He began by saying, "It seems that our comrades in Handong are quite responsible."

As the saying goes, "To err is human, to forgive divine."

“Punishment is definitely necessary, but we can’t leave comrades who make mistakes with absolutely no chance.”

"Comrade Special Envoy, what do you say?"

But that's what he said.

Sha Ruijin's expression and eyes conveyed a different meaning.

His sharp gaze seemed to say, "I've already reluctantly killed Hou Liangping, are you still not satisfied?"

Are they really going to push Sha Ruijin to the brink of despair?!

Mu Chen just smiled and didn't say anything, and the conference room fell silent.

Everyone could feel it.

The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became tense and serious, like a powder keg about to explode!

A violent storm could strike at any moment!

Sha Ruijin had even thought about what to do next if he completely broke off relations with Mu Chen.