Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

The next morning.

Conference room in the Hantong Provincial Party Committee building.

Former Governor Liu Changsheng, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Gao Yuliang, Organization Minister Wu Chunlin, Executive Vice Governor Yang Xiaofeng, Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee Li Dakang, Secretary of the Lincheng Municipal Party Committee Zhou Guichun, Secretary of the Lüzhou Municipal Party Committee Lin Wenjie, Propaganda Minister Jiang Yuzhen, Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee Chen Jinyi, United Front Work Minister Sun Zhanfeng, and members of the Standing Committee of the Military Region.

Apart from Sha Ruijin, Chu Shijun, and Tian Guofu, the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, all members of the Standing Committee of Handong Province gathered together.

On the conference table were two laptops, which were being used by personnel from the Public Security Bureau. These were for a remote connection with Sha Ruijin and his colleague later.

Today, representatives from the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China came to announce the appointments of Provincial Party Secretary Sha Ruijin and Governor Chu Shijun.

At nine o'clock, Chu Shijun walked in with a dignified and upright-looking middle-aged man, followed by his secretary and staff. Everyone present stood up and applauded.

The two approached the conference table, and the people following them automatically moved to the second row.

"Comrades, this is Deng Shihao, the executive deputy minister of the Organization Department," Chu Shijun introduced.

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"Hello, comrades."

Deng Shihao nodded in acknowledgment, then looked at Chu Shijun and asked, "Governor Chu, shall we begin now?"

"Okay, let me see if Secretary Sha and the others have finished the connection."

Chu Shijun nodded and looked at the Public Security Bureau staff member, asking, "How did the video call go?"

"Report, Governor Chu, we have set up a secure passage here and are ready to begin at any time," a Public Security Bureau staff member saluted.

"Let's begin!"

Chu Shijun said, then looked at the group of standing committee members, "Everyone, please sit down."

Today, because someone from the Organization Department came to announce the appointment, the head seat was reserved for him.

The first seat on the right has a notebook, which belongs to Sha Ruijin. Next to him is Governor Liu. Chu Shijun is the first seat on the left. As for the notebook of the Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, Tian Guofu, it is next to the Minister of Organization.

About a minute later, the video connection between the two laptops was established, and Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu's faces appeared.

The staff from the Public Security Bureau operated an external camera and circled the conference table.

"You must be Minister Deng Shih-hao. Welcome, Minister Deng. And fellow comrades, please forgive me, Secretary Tian and I are still conducting research in Lüzhou and cannot return in time. We apologize for the inconvenience caused."

Sha Ruijin's voice came through the loudspeaker clearly.

"Comrade Ruijin, you're doing this to better carry out your work. I think the other comrades in Handong can understand," Deng Shihao said with a smile, his voice steady and strong. "If everything's alright on your end, shall I begin?"

"Please go ahead!"

Sha Ruijin nodded.

Deng Shihao opened the documents in his hand, glanced at the group of standing committee members, and said:

Entrusted by the Organization Department of the Central Committee, I have come to Handong today to announce the decision on the adjustment of the positions of the main leaders of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government at the Standing Committee meeting of the Provincial Party Committee.

First of all, on behalf of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, I would like to extend my sincere greetings to all the comrades attending this meeting, as well as to all the cadres and masses who have worked hard for the cause of reform, development and stability in Handong for a long time!

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Next, I will read out the "Decision of the Central Committee on the Appointment and Removal of Comrades Sha Ruijin, Liu Changsheng, and Chu Shijun":

According to the decision of the central government, Comrade Sha Ruijin was appointed as a member, standing committee member and secretary of the Handong Province.

According to a decision by the central government, Comrade Liu Changsheng, the former governor of Handong Province, will no longer serve as governor and will be assigned to another post.

The central government has decided to appoint Comrade Chu Shijun as a member, standing committee member, and deputy secretary of the Handong Provincial Committee; and has approved the nomination of Comrade Chu Shijun as a candidate for governor of the Handong Provincial People's Government. The relevant appointments and removals will be handled in accordance with legal procedures.

Comrades, this decision by the central government was made after careful consideration and thorough research, based on the overall national situation and the actual conditions of Handong Province. It fully reflects the high importance the Party Central Committee attaches to the work in Handong and its deep concern for the development of the leadership team in Handong.

Regarding Comrade Sha Ruijin. Comrade Sha Ruijin…

It is hoped that after Comrade Sha Ruijin takes office, he will be able to quickly familiarize himself with the situation and assume his role, uniting and leading the provincial party committee leadership and the vast number of cadres and the masses throughout the province, holding high the great banner, and fully implementing…

Regarding Comrade Chu Shijun: Comrade Chu Shijun has rich experience in grassroots work, has been tempered in multiple positions, possesses good political qualities, a strong sense of responsibility and dedication, and has a solid theoretical foundation and outstanding practical abilities.

He is adept at overall planning and has the courage to tackle tough challenges. He has accumulated valuable experience in areas such as economic management, people's livelihood security, regional coordinated development, and macroeconomic policy development, and his work achievements have been widely recognized by cadres and the masses. The central government believes that Comrade Chu Shijun is suitable to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Handong Provincial Party Committee and be nominated as a candidate for Governor.

It is hoped that under the leadership of the Provincial Party Committee, Comrade Chu Shijun will earnestly fulfill his government duties, adhere to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, actively serve and integrate into the new development pattern, focus on key tasks such as industrial upgrading, project construction, improvement of people's livelihood, and risk prevention, and strive to build a service-oriented government that satisfies the people, so as to provide solid support for the high-quality development of Handong.

Comrades, Handong is currently at a critical juncture of transformation and upgrading, facing numerous challenges and difficulties. The tasks of reform, development, and stability are arduous and demanding. The central government earnestly hopes that the Handong Provincial Party Committee leadership can take this personnel adjustment as an opportunity to further strengthen its political awareness, overall awareness, core awareness, and alignment awareness, and consciously maintain a high degree of consistency with the central government in thought, politics, and action.

That's all I have to say, thank you everyone!

After Deng Shih-hao finished speaking, he closed the folder.

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Through the loudspeaker, Sha Ruijin and Tian Guofu joined the crowd in applause.

"Comrades, Minister Deng's speech was very insightful. I feel a great sense of responsibility. I am also grateful for the organization's training and the trust of my comrades. In the future, I will..." Sha Ruijin said.

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"Comrades, the Central Committee's decision on my appointment and removal is not only a sign of their trust and cultivation of me, but also a higher requirement they have set for me. First of all, I sincerely thank the Central Committee for their care, the Organization Department of the Central Committee and the Provincial Party Committee for their recognition, and all my comrades for their continued support and help."

"I am keenly aware that the work of the government carries the heavy responsibility entrusted by the Provincial Party Committee and the expectations of the people. Every task is related to the overall development, and every practical matter is connected to the well-being of the people. Here, I solemnly declare to everyone: First, we will always adhere to the overall leadership of the organization... Second, we will always adhere to the people-centered approach and wholeheartedly do a good job in addressing people's livelihood issues..."

Chu Shijun said.

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After the two finished speaking, Deng Shihao stood up and said, "I have heard the speeches of Comrade Sha Ruijin and Comrade Chu Shijun. Both comrades have made a vision for the future work. Here, I earnestly hope that under the leadership of the two comrades, Handong Province can reach a higher level and deliver a perfect report card."

"The appointment has been delivered, so I won't stay any longer. Please wait."

Deng Shih-hao picked up the folder.

"Comrade Shijun, you may continue to chair the meeting. I'll see Minister Deng off."

Liu Changsheng stood up and said, while Sha Ruijin narrowed his eyes in the notebook next to him. He was still there, but considering that he was not in the meeting, he could only say, "Comrade Shijun, please preside over the meeting. It's not convenient for me here. Comrade Changsheng, please take this to Minister Deng."

"Um."

Liu Changsheng nodded, and as he passed by Chu Shijun, he reached out and shook hands with him. "Comrade Shijun, I'm entrusting Handong to you. Remember to serve the people."

"I will." Chu Shijun nodded solemnly.

On the screen, Sha Ruijin's face darkened again. "It's up to him. What about me?"

Once Liu Changsheng left, he never returned to the conference room.

All the Standing Committee members present knew that from this moment on, the situation in Handong had completely changed.