Starting as a town mayor, he rose through the ranks.

Composing himself, Luo Zhiguo's expression turned serious, and he asked respectfully, "Hello, Secretary Qiao! What instructions do you have?"

Hearing Luo Zhiguo's words, Qiao Zheng's face was full of helplessness.

In South China Province, Luo Zhiguo's name may not be known to everyone, but anyone with a certain status should have heard of him.

After all, whether it was the Lin'an County incident back then, or the various things that happened afterward.

And his recent entry into the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection caused quite a stir, so Qiao Zheng naturally knew about him as well.

However, he also knew about his relationship with Tong Wu and that he was the future son-in-law of the Tong family.

Therefore, even Qiao Zheng, the deputy secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission, was very reluctant to provoke him.

Tonight, the provincial discipline inspection commission secretary called him and asked him to see if he could resolve the issue in Shunping County.

Left with no other choice, he made the call to Luo Zhiguo. Of course, his purpose was not to antagonize him, nor to intimidate him, but to discuss the matter.

"Comrade Zhiguo! The reason I'm calling you tonight is on our boss's orders. He just wants me to ask how the case in Shunping County is going, and whether, within the rules, we can let Jin Qingping, his son, and his son's sister-in-law go?"

After thinking for a moment, Qiao Zheng didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiguo was taken aback. He had already prepared himself to argue with his superiors. Unexpectedly, there was no reprimand, nor any attempt to bully him. Instead, they went straight to the point and discussed the matter.

This left him somewhat at a loss. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Secretary Qiao! Let me first report to you about Shunping County and what I've encountered. Finally, you can decide how to handle it. I promise to obey orders..."

Qiao Zheng had never met Luo Zhiguo before, and was slightly taken aback when he heard his words.

He thought to himself, "Isn't it rumored that Luo Zhiguo is arrogant and domineering, and never gives face to his superiors?"

If provoked, he might even oppose his superiors, but judging from Luo Zhiguo's attitude towards me and the things he said...

He is nothing like the arrogant and domineering person people say he is; in fact, he is a good comrade who is politically savvy and reasonable.

"Comrade Zhiguo! Just say what you want to say. Tong Wu and I often drink together, so don't be shy..."

After thinking for a moment, he spoke in a much gentler and kinder tone this time than before.

Luo Zhiguo nodded and, without wasting any words, immediately recounted everything about the farmers' market in Bohou Town, Shunping County, Zhengtong Company, his experience of being murdered, and the fact that Jin Qingping was the suspect.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Secretary Qiao! I've finished my report. From now on, I will follow your instructions. I will obey whatever instructions you give..."

After hearing his words, Qiao Zheng's face turned extremely gloomy.

He lit a cigarette, thought for a moment, and then asked in a deep voice, "Comrade Zhiguo! Do you have any evidence for what you just said?" "Secretary Qiao! Regarding the matter of Bohou Town and Zhengtong Company in Shunping County, we have the evidence we have, and the relevant personnel are still being interrogated. As for the matter of me being attacked by assassins, it is absolutely true. In fact, the Shunping County Public Security Bureau arrested two murderers tonight. But to prove that Jin Qingping was the one who did all of this, I don't have any evidence yet..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiguo's expression turned serious, and he answered truthfully without any embellishment.

Qiao Zheng on the other end of the phone didn't speak immediately; clearly, he was thinking about the problem.

About a minute later, he spoke in a stern tone for the first time: "Comrade Zhiguo! The matter in Shunping County must be thoroughly investigated. Our Party absolutely cannot tolerate such unscrupulous individuals. I will report this matter to the Secretary later and then fully support you..."

His words were very helpful to Luo Zhiguo, because Jin Qingping's wife was no ordinary person.

If things escalate, I'm afraid I'll be under a lot of pressure.

But now, with Qiao Zheng's words, it's as if the entire Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection is his backing.

Even if Jin Qingping's wife were to act like she was the number one, he would have the confidence to refuse.

"Thank you very much, Secretary Qiao!"

"Comrade Zhiguo! You must be extra careful. Although the case is important, your life should always come first..."

Qiao Zheng gave a heavy-hearted instruction and then hung up the phone.

He then stubbed out his cigarette, thought for a moment, got up, went to the balcony, and dialed the number of Li Yuan, the secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. "Old Qiao! How's the matter going?"

As soon as the call connected, Li Yuan from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection immediately came through with his inquiry.

"Secretary! Things have taken an unexpected turn..."

Qiao Zheng replied in a somewhat heavy tone.

"What happened! Did Luo Zhiguo talk back to you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan immediately guessed that Luo Zhiguo had contradicted him, which was why his tone was so heavy.

After all, Luo Zhiguo often contradicted his superiors at South China Radio International, so it's no wonder he thought that way.

Qiao Zheng was taken aback at first, but immediately realized that Li Yuan had misunderstood, and hurriedly explained, "That's not how it is! Comrade Luo Zhiguo has a very good attitude; he's a good comrade who understands politics and reason..."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan was immediately stunned. He subconsciously checked the caller ID on his phone and confirmed that he had not answered the wrong number; the person on the other end was indeed Qiao Zheng.

"Old Joe! Young people are impulsive, we don't need to argue with them..."

After thinking about it, Li Yuan couldn't help but think that Qiao Zheng was quite angry and was just being sarcastic, so he comforted him.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Zheng was both amused and exasperated. He thought to himself, "These rumors are truly awful. Luo Zhiguo is clearly a good comrade, yet they've portrayed him as arrogant and domineering. Everyone has come to believe these rumors, even the provincial discipline inspection commission secretary."

"Secretary! I just looked into the situation in Shunping County..."

He didn't explain further. After thinking for a moment, he simply recounted to Li Yuan what Luo Zhiguo had just told him.

He paused, then continued with a grave expression, "Although Comrade Luo Zhiguo has no direct evidence that Jin Qingping was responsible for the hired murder, judging from various circumstances, Jin Qingping should be the mastermind behind it all..."

After hearing his words, Li Yuan's expression became very serious.

The reason he asked Qiao Zheng to contact Luo Zhiguo to see if the matter in Shunping County could be resolved was because he was entrusted by Lin Luhua, the provincial party secretary.

It seems that things in Shunping County have gone beyond expectations, and I can no longer give Lin Luhua face.

"Old Joe! You're the leader in charge of the inspection team, what's your opinion on this matter?"

After thinking for a moment, he asked in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Zheng didn't hesitate and immediately said, "Secretary! What I mean is that we absolutely cannot allow such ruthless, apolitical, and rule-abiding people to remain in the system. We must fully support Comrade Luo Zhiguo in handling this matter..."