Family connections: From special recruitment by the county committee to the pinnacle of power

Not only was Xu Shuai completely dumbfounded, but Su Qing and Zhou Shujuan, who came with Xu Shuai, were also completely bewildered.

What exactly is going on?

Xu Shuai hasn't even officially started work yet, so why are the people from the Discipline Inspection Commission taking him away?

"You'll know when we get there!"

One of the discipline inspection officials stepped forward and said impatiently.

Left with no other choice, Xu Shuai nodded to the two of them, then turned to Xu Qing and said, "Xiao Qing, I'm going out with them for a bit. You wait here for me to come back."

After saying this, Xu Shuai was taken away by two cadres from the Discipline Inspection Commission.

Watching his retreating figure, Xu Hansheng simply smiled faintly, then turned to Su Qing and said, "Aren't you leaving? Your mother's salary has already been paid. If you cause any more trouble here, I'm really going to call the police!"

"Besides, you don't need to wait for Xu Shuai anymore, he's not coming back."

It's not that Xu Shuai will be subjected to any coercive measures; after all, he's just a junior staff member who hasn't even started his job yet, so it's not worth taking any coercive measures against him.

Instead, it was Xu Shuai who instructed others to abuse his power, which has already caused a negative impact. Once verified, he will be disqualified from admission and will never be able to enter the system again.

Having learned his lesson, Xu Changqing dared not make any more moves against Xu Hansheng's restaurant. How could Xu Shuai possibly have the face to come back?

Su Qing's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing Xu Hansheng's words. If it weren't for the fact that Xu Shuai had been taken away earlier, Su Qing would not have taken Xu Hansheng's words to heart at all.

But now, she's starting to worry.

If Xu Hansheng really calls the police, Su Qing will be completely finished.

After thinking it over, she hurriedly grabbed Zhou Shujuan and fled in panic.

Even if she wants to take revenge on Xu Hansheng, she has to wait for definite news from Marshal Xu. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, her dream of becoming an official will come to an end.

Just as Su Qing and Zhou Shujuan were running out of Xu Hansheng's restaurant in a disheveled state, Li Xiuru, who had heard the commotion downstairs, came down from the second floor.

"Hansheng, what happened?"

Li Xiuru came to the bar, looked out the door, and asked Xu Hansheng.

"Mom, it's nothing, just a few uninvited guests. They've already left."

As Xu Hansheng spoke, he glanced again in the direction where Su Qing and Zhou Shujuan had walked away.

Li Xiuru frowned and asked, "What exactly happened?"

Seeing that Li Xiuru kept pressing him for answers, Xu Hansheng briefly recounted what had just happened, and finally said, "Xu Shuai has been taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission. If nothing unexpected happens, the fine imposed on our family yesterday must be related to Xu Shuai."

"However, you and Dad don't need to worry. I think the Discipline Inspection Commission's punishment this time was quite severe, and they probably won't dare to cause trouble for our family again for a while."

Hearing this, Li Xiuru nodded in understanding, then said to Xu Hansheng, "Alright, I'll hold them off here for a while. You go upstairs and rest. Oh, by the way, Xiao Kai is looking for you."

Xu Hansheng smiled and nodded. After going through the accounts with Li Xiuru, he quickly went up to the fourth floor.

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At 4 p.m. that day, a discipline inspection official, carrying a notice and 6,000 yuan in cash, pushed open the door of Hongyunlai Restaurant.

At that moment, Xu Hansheng and his second uncle, Xu Weimin, were chatting and drinking tea on the first floor. Upon seeing the disciplinary committee cadre, Xu Hansheng quickly stood up and went to greet him, saying, "Hello, comrade, may I ask what brings you here?"

The disciplinary official recognized Xu Hansheng at a glance and said with a smile, "You're the young comrade who went to the supervisory commission to file a complaint this morning, right?"

Xu Hansheng nodded slightly and said, "It's me, my name is Xu Hansheng!"

The discipline inspection official smiled and said, "Comrade Xu Hansheng, based on the issues you raised, the county discipline inspection commission has investigated and ascertained the facts."

"It was Xu Shuai who instructed Li Dong and Lin Minghua to impose an unfair penalty on Hongyunlai Restaurant. The Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission have dismissed Li Dong and Lin Minghua from their public positions in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and have also refunded all fines. Please sign here."

As he spoke, he handed Xu Hansheng the six thousand yuan in his hand and took out a receipt for Xu Hansheng to sign.

After counting the money and confirming that everything was correct, Xu Hansheng signed the papers and asked the disciplinary official, "May I ask if Xu Shuai will be punished? We run a small business, and we're really worried he might retaliate against us again."

"You can rest assured about that. Although he hasn't officially started his job and hasn't received any administrative penalties, his civil service recruitment qualification has been revoked, and he will never be recruited again!"

Hearing this, Xu Hansheng smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "Oh, then I'm relieved. Thank you, Section Chief."

In fact, Xu Hansheng already knew Xu Shuai's fate.

The discipline inspection cadre sneered and said, "He hasn't even taken office yet, but he's already instructing others to abuse their power. Not pursuing his criminal liability is already being lenient with him."

As they were talking, the discipline inspection cadre took the signed receipt from Xu Hansheng, said goodbye, and quickly walked out of Hongyunlai Restaurant.

After seeing the discipline inspection cadre off, Xu Hansheng handed over the bar work to Li Xiuru, and then took his second uncle to a private room on the second floor.

"Hansheng, why are you being so secretive?"

Xu Weimin asked with some curiosity.

"Second Uncle, you can't stay in the county any longer. It's not that I'm kicking you out, but you should go back with my second aunt in a little while. Tomorrow, I'll ask Director Tan to take us to the city for a simple meal, and then we'll finalize the investment in the county!"

Hearing this, Xu Weimin asked doubtfully, "Hansheng, why not just call Director Tan and settle things tonight? Why go through all this trouble?"

Xu Hansheng smiled faintly and said, "Second Uncle, yesterday, we had a very unpleasant argument in the private room on the second floor of my house. If we invite Director Tan over, the atmosphere won't be good, and it will only bring back unpleasant memories for him. If you stay at our house, it will give people the impression that you are waiting to see how Director Tan will handle this matter."

"After all, Director Tan is also a leader in the County Party Committee Office. If the Qianchangzi matter is resolved, Director Tan is very likely to succeed Director Fu and be promoted to the position of Director of the County Party Committee Office."

"He's not promoted yet, so of course he'll flatter us. But as time goes on, when he recalls this unhappy past, no one can guarantee he won't turn on us."

"Furthermore, there are still many benefits and conditions to be negotiated regarding the relocation of my second uncle's factory, including tax exemption and land rent."

"Both of these major expenses are negotiable and flexible. So, by changing the location and environment, and having a completely new look when we talk to Director Tan again, we can give the impression that after the county committee took our family's matter seriously, my father and I did a lot of work, and it was only because of the county committee and county government leaders, as well as Director Tan's serious and responsible attitude, that you were willing to move the factory here."

"That leaves a completely different impression on others, don't you think, Second Uncle?"