Reaching the Pinnacle: Starting from Joining the Discipline Inspection Commission

Their eyes met, and the air froze instantly.

Zheng Dongliang stood by the window, his body completely frozen, his face turning deathly pale and bloodless.

He spent decades navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom, experiencing the ups and downs of life, carefully navigating every step of the way, witnessing countless storms, investigations, and interrogations...

Never before had I felt such utter despair.

They're here...

Their arrival meant Lin Yao had failed…

His failure will also mean that his final gamble has failed.

He knew better than anyone what failure meant...

That meticulously planned, deadly counterattack that gambled on everyone's fate...

That desperate last-ditch effort to survive and turn the tide ultimately resulted in a complete and utter defeat.

Secretary Guo is not dead, the evidence is not broken, and the chain of events has not collapsed!

And he…

Completely exposed, with nowhere to escape.

The entire compound was deathly silent, except for the special task force members who calmly went upstairs.

As the group walked into the hall, a complex mix of emotions flashed in Zheng Dongliang's eyes...

More than anything, it's a memory of the past.

He spent his entire life pursuing power…

Power also allowed him to experience a life that most people never get to experience in their entire lives…

The price to pay for this experience is heavy…

It was a tragic experience!

But... he was a little late... being late gave him a strange feeling...

He thought everything he had done was flawless, and that he could control everything and remain unscathed...

Only now did he realize the truth.

It's all an illusion...

It was only at this moment that he realized he had been watched by those above all along... and the reason they hadn't acted was because they were waiting for an opportunity...

Wang Feng's arrival was the catalyst for this opportunity.

He used Wang Feng to get rid of him... that way, even he wouldn't be able to find fault with the other party.

After all, it was all his own fault!

"Knock knock knock—"

Just as he was pondering, a knock sounded on the door, neither loud nor soft... but it sounded like thunder to him.

Ultimately, we have to accept reality...

Zheng Dongliang's body trembled slightly, and his Adam's apple bobbed violently.

His composure and shrewdness, honed over decades of navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom, crumbled completely at this moment, and the panic and fear in his heart could no longer be suppressed.

He forced a deep breath, desperately suppressing his surging emotions, and raised his hand to straighten his crisp shirt collar, trying to maintain the last vestige of dignity and composure befitting a county leader.

Even if the tide had turned and defeat was inevitable, he would hold on until the very last moment.

"Enter."

He deliberately slowed down his speech, trying to make his voice sound as steady as possible.

The door opened.

Three discipline inspection staff members entered the office, their expressions solemn, exuding an aura of righteous indignation.

The leader of the group had a sharp gaze, looking directly at Zheng Dongliang, who had already returned to his desk. Without any pleasantries, he went straight to the point:

"Comrade Zheng Dongliang, you are suspected of serious violations of discipline, abuse of power, shielding organized crime, bribery, and interference with the judiciary, among other things..."

"We have received instructions from the city's special task force. Please immediately follow us to the designated location and actively cooperate with the investigation within the specified time."

"Shuanggui" (a form of internal party discipline)

These two words struck Zheng Dongliang's heart like a heavy hammer.

Without any pleasantries, the results were announced directly…

This means that the other party has already obtained a complete chain of evidence, and he simply didn't have time to react accordingly.

His fingers, which were resting on the edge of the table, trembled suddenly, and his fingertips were icy cold.

He forcibly suppressed his resentment and attempted a final, desperate struggle.

"Comrade, is there some misunderstanding?"

"I have served in Tianlong County for many years, always conscientiously performing my duties and wholeheartedly dedicated to local development and improving people's livelihoods."

Recently, there has been a sudden outbreak of public security disorder in the county. I have been actively supervising the rectification and maintaining stability, and have never violated any rules or overstepped my boundaries.

"The incident happened suddenly... I hope the organization can conduct a thorough investigation, so as not to wrong an innocent person, nor to let any opportunistic scheme go unpunished."

Upon hearing this, the three disciplinary committee staff members showed no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.

The leading discipline inspection official remained expressionless and coldly retorted:

Whether there is a misunderstanding or a wrongful conviction, the evidence and the organization's investigation shall prevail.

"Based on the current investigation, all suspicion is pointing to you... so please cooperate and do not offer any futile resistance..."

"Regarding your earlier claims of biased statements and false accusations, we will verify all the issues thoroughly... Now, please come with us!"

These words shattered Zheng Dongliang's last glimmer of hope...

"in addition…"

"Lin Yao and Guo Chang have both confessed... They have both admitted to the crimes they have committed over the years..."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Dongliang's eyelids twitched.

Lin Yao, Guo Chang!

You've misled me!

Thinking of this, Zheng Dongliang's face turned pale again, his chest heaved violently, and he could no longer maintain his usual composure and elegance.

He got it!

All the unusual occurrences during this period were not unfounded... but rather a planned operation.

No wonder when he reported it to his superiors, the feedback was either ignored or dealt with hastily...

original…

It was all a meticulously planned, multi-layered manhunt, a final trap specifically targeting him!

From the moment Wang Feng arrived in Tianlong County, his target was never just Lin Yao.

Lin Yao is just bait, a superficial tumor. What really needs to be eradicated is him, the biggest protector of the criminal underworld who has been entrenched in officialdom!

"Let's go, Secretary Zheng."

The discipline inspection staff stepped forward, their tone serious.

"Cooperating actively and confessing truthfully is your only way out at present."

Zheng Dongliang stood frozen in place, not moving for a long time.

He remained silent for a long time, and the arrogance, domineering nature, and scheming in his eyes gradually faded, leaving only endless dejection and sorrow.

He was not reconciled.

The network of relationships, interest groups, and power structures he painstakingly built up over half his life crumbled overnight.

He schemed against others his whole life, using pawns, abandoning confidants, and manipulating power, but in the end, he became the biggest loser in someone else's game.

a long time…

He slowly stood up, his posture no longer as upright and proud as before, but full of fatigue and old age.

"I... will cooperate with the investigation."

His voice was hoarse, and he looked as if he had aged considerably in an instant... He no longer possessed any of the dignified aura of a county party committee leader.

Things have come to this...

It is pointless to put up a stubborn resistance; all struggles are in vain.

Upon hearing this, the discipline inspection staff immediately stepped forward and, in accordance with regulations, checked and registered the individual's personal belongings.

Zheng Dongliang put down his pen, took off his watch, and walked out of the secretary's office where he had sat for several years.

The moment he stepped out of the building, the blinding sunlight shone directly at him, making it impossible for him to open his eyes.

Inside the compound.

Those who witnessed this scene were all shocked.

No one could believe that Secretary Zheng, who was usually aloof and powerful, would be taken away directly by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection...

soon.

The news of Zheng Dongliang being taken away spread like wildfire throughout the county government compound.

Everyone looked incredulous upon hearing the news.

But soon.

They realized that the world was about to change in Tianlong County!

In a short time.

Anyone associated with Zheng Dongliang and his group was on edge, fearing they too would be taken away at any moment…

At the same time.

County Public Security Bureau.

Xu Tian's office.

Wang Feng and Xu Tian stood side by side by the window, watching the convoy of disciplinary inspection vehicles approaching from the direction of the county committee in the distance. Both of them had expressions of relief on their faces.

"It's finally over."

Xu Tian let out a long sigh of relief, and the resentment, unwillingness, and anger that had been building up in his eyes for years vanished, replaced by extreme relief and ease.

The cancerous tumor of collusion between officials and criminals that had plagued Tianlong County for many years has finally been eradicated!

"This is not the end."

Wang Feng heard this and shook his head.

He looked at the rising sun... and slowly uttered three words:

"They are new students."

"yes!"

Xu Tian nodded in deep feeling upon hearing this.

"I have dedicated my entire life to this goal, and in the process... I have experienced moments of despair and hopelessness..."

Hearing Xu Tian say this, Wang Feng patted him on the shoulder.

"Since ancient times, evil has never prevailed over good... As long as we uphold justice... one day, the gloom will be dispelled by the sunshine..."

Xu Tian nodded upon hearing this.

"Secretary Wang, congratulations on successfully passing the..."

Hearing Xu Tian suddenly say this, Wang Feng turned and looked at him with a puzzled expression…

"Secretary Wang..."

"What do you mean?"