In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

Upon hearing that he was to be patient, Meng Shuhai was immediately overwhelmed with disappointment; he had already been putting up with things for several years.

Taking a deep breath, Meng Shuhai still wanted to struggle a bit more.

"Old Qin... I've been working diligently for four years now, and I'm already fifty-eight. If there's no further opportunity for advancement, I can only work for another four years."

They even said that in two years I might be transferred to the Provincial People's Congress or the Provincial Political Consultative Conference. How long am I supposed to endure this?

"Alas! Shuhai! I know your difficulties. I'll give you a piece of advice: When a strong wind blows down a phoenix tree, others will have their say. When things happen, be patient; when you become an official, think thrice before acting."

If you know there is danger, you should avoid it.

Both Chen Luo and Jia Renli have extraordinary backgrounds.

Even if I wanted to confront them, I would have to consider whether I could withstand the storm that would come my way.

Book Sea, you are a wise man.

You should understand what I mean!

Hearing this, Meng Shuhai was extremely unwilling. He had followed his old leader for decades, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he had served him faithfully.

When faced with difficulties, the other party casually asked him to continue to submit and act subservient with just a few words?

Meng Shuhai's breathing became increasingly heavy, and his eyes were even bloodshot.

"Mr. Qin, if that's how you put it, then I'll cooperate with Jia Renli, the provincial discipline inspection secretary, in his investigation."

However, there is something you may not be aware of: Jia Renli's target this time is not just a bureau chief in our city. Since you know Jia Renli, you should understand that the investigation of the director of the Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau may implicate the retired former director of the Municipal Land and Resources Bureau, Pang Bo.

According to what I've learned, Pang Bo was taken away from his home for questioning by the deputy secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission in the afternoon.

Who will be the next target?

I think there's a high probability it will be Comrade Qi Guang. Old Qin, if you believe the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation of Comrade Wu Qi Guang is without issue, then please continue to remain silent.

After saying that, Meng Shuhai put down the phone. He only had one daughter, who did not enter officialdom, so there was no way to pass on the power he held to his descendants.

Having served as Qin Lao's subordinate for decades, Meng Shuhai knew all too well what Wu Qiguang, the vice governor, had done when Qin Lao was in charge of the government work in Guangdong Province.

Those were true Qin family officials.

Although Meng Shuhai followed Qin Lao's work instructions, he never did any of the shady, low-level jobs.

In the end, Meng Shuhai didn't want to wrong himself.

The Qin family doesn't want to fight? Then force them to fight!

He'd rather quit being the Party Secretary than be caught in the middle, suffering from both sides!

Sure enough, Qin Lao's breathing became noticeably heavier when Wu Qiguang was mentioned.

"Shuhai, don't get agitated. Let me call Secretary Aimin first to find out what's going on."

Xiao Jia's work was indeed not handled very reasonably. How could he not consult with you, the municipal party secretary, first?

Investigating retired officials, in particular, has a really bad influence. Why bother with all this when they're retired?

"Mr. Qin, I am but a nobody. You should speak with Secretary Aimin. I'm tired, so I'll hang up now."

Meng Shuhai was no longer willing to listen to the other party's hypocritical reassurances. If he didn't mention Wu Qiguang, would he be in such a hurry?

Ha, Meng Shuhai has truly seen through many people now!

No one but himself can be relied upon!

In Chongqing, seeing that Meng Shuhai actually dared to hang up on him, Old Qin's lips twitched slightly.

"They've really grown up! But that Jia family brat is so stubborn; we can't let him continue investigating!"

Taking a deep breath, Old Qin pulled out Secretary Aimin's phone number and dialed it.

The No. 1 compound of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee!

Secretary Aimin was looking at documents in his study when the phone rang. He picked it up, glanced at the name on the phone, and frowned.

"Comrade Guangyuan, it's so late, is there something you need?"

"Comrade Aimin, I'm sorry to bother you, but there is something I would like to ask you about."

They're all old foxes; Secretary Aimin narrowed his eyes and became cautious as soon as he heard that.

"Comrade Guangyuan, please speak."

"It's like this, Comrade Aimin. Just now, Comrade Shuhai from Guangshi called me, his old leader, to complain."

It is said that Comrade Jia Renli of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection took away a bureau chief from his city for investigation without prior notice, and even implicated retired comrades.

Comrade Aimin, are you aware of this matter?

"Comrade Guangyuan, I know about taking that bureau chief away. Comrade Renli reported it to me. As for retired cadres, if there are problems or corruption, it doesn't seem inappropriate to investigate them according to the law and regulations, does it?"

With a flick of his wrist, he threw the question back at the other party.

"Comrade Aimin, I think that retired cadres shouldn't be so petty if they don't have any major problems. They were all builders of reform and opening up, and they were just feeling their way across the river. It's inevitable that they would have some historical limitations."

"I'm not quite sure about what you're saying. You have no right to speak if you don't know the details. How about I ask Comrade Jia Renli again tomorrow?"

"Um... alright, then I won't disturb Comrade Aimin's rest any longer. But I still hope that Comrade Aimin can convey my thoughts to Comrade Jia Renli."

"No problem, Comrade Guangyuan!"

After hanging up the phone, Secretary Aimin's smile turned strange. "Tsk tsk tsk, Qin Guangyuan, you're actually in a hurry. How interesting. I wonder what Xiao Jia found out that made you so eager to shut up!"

You want me to help you put out the fire?

Are we that close?

As he spoke, Secretary Aimin even started humming a little tune; he wasn't particularly fond of Qin Guangyuan.

As for the reason, it's because the other party's concept of "family" is too big and "country" is too small; they are essentially not on the same path.

Chen Luo and Jia Renli were naturally unaware of these matters. The next morning, Jia Renli was about to leave for work as usual when he discovered that Secretary Aimin was practicing Tai Chi at his doorstep.

Seeing this, Jia Renli also politely stepped forward to greet him.

Good morning, Secretary Aimin!

Upon hearing this, Secretary Aimin smiled and nodded.

He then continued practicing Tai Chi while saying, "Little Jia, does this Tai Chi look familiar to you?"

Upon seeing this, Jia Renli began to examine him closely.

"Secretary Aimin, this does look somewhat familiar... but aren't all the moves in Tai Chi similar?"

Hearing this, Secretary Aimin rolled his eyes. Little Jia was still the same Little Jia...

"Alright, alright, let me just tell you directly. This boxing style was taught to us by your father when I was a sent-down youth in the Great Northern Wilderness. He said that practicing it more would be good for my health, so I haven't stopped practicing it over the years."

"Secretary Aimin, you have incredible perseverance!"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Aimin completely gave up.

He stopped practicing his boxing and wiped the sweat from his forehead before getting straight to the point: "Renli, how's the investigation into that bureau chief going with your provincial discipline inspection commission?"

"It's getting lively! Last night, Secretary Qin from Chongqing called me, wanting you to stop there. Interesting!"