Official excuse: I've put you on patrol in Handong, and the whole province is in a panic.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yanshi paced back and forth in the corridor of the nursing home, his face glowing.

When he found Chen Hai, Chen Hai was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, lost in thought.

"Kid, good news!"

Chen Yanshi plopped down next to Chen Hai and lowered his voice.

"Sha Ruijin has already made arrangements for you. A reprimand, but no disciplinary action. Furthermore, he's going to promote you to Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Provincial High People's Procuratorate!"

Chen Hai's mind was a little slow to process what was happening.

"Dad, is this... really true?"

Chen Yanshi slapped Chen Hai.

"You bastard! Do you think I'd fool you? Let me tell you, Xiao Jinzi is a grateful person. He remembers all the kindness I showed him!"

Chen Yanshi paused for a moment, then snorted coldly.

"That brat Su Zhe is a coward who acts like he has the final say. He can't cause any trouble in Handong. With Sha Ruijin protecting you, all his antics are in vain! How did someone with such a troublemaking nature climb to that position? He's probably dishonest!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Hai's gloom finally dissipated.

Although the deputy chief prosecutor is not responsible for specific case handling, his rank is secure and his status is higher.

He breathed a sigh of relief, even feeling a sense of having turned misfortune into blessing.

The news quickly reached Ji Changming's ears.

Ji Changming personally spoke with Chen Hai.

"Chen Hai, this time, thanks to Secretary Sha's help, you've turned misfortune into blessing! However, I must remind you to keep a low profile during this period. Don't discuss the inspection team in any public setting, and especially don't let anyone hear your opinion of Su Zhe. Understand?"

Chen Hai nodded.

"I originally had no problem with the inspection team... but this time I had no choice."

Ji Changming couldn't help but glance at Chen Hai.

"So, you're only forced to send Secretary Sha personally? Where did you get those connections, kid?"

Chen Hai chuckled and said, "It's alright! What do I have to do with it? If I did, I wouldn't have almost been disciplined by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection in the first place. I guess Secretary Sha just felt sorry for me, right?"

Ji Changming snorted.

"They felt sorry for you and were even planning to nominate you as the deputy chief prosecutor of the provincial procuratorate? You've actually turned misfortune into a blessing in disguise!"

talking.

Ji Changming waved his hand.

"You're not being honest, fine, fine, don't tell me then, I don't care to know anyway!"

......

Handong Province.

Jingzhou.

Jingzhou International Hotel.

This is the inspection team's residence.

A brief report on the handling opinions, stamped with the red seal of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, was delivered to Su Zhe's desk.

Su Zhe opened it and glanced at it; his expression instantly turned cold.

"A reprimand, exempt from punishment."

As he read those eight characters, he couldn't help but frown.

Outrageous!

He snorted.

Without any hesitation, he picked up the briefing and strode out of the office, heading straight for Xu Ming's room.

He pushed open the door and placed the briefing on Xu Ming's desk.

"Team leader, this Handong guy is really going too far..."

Xu Ming put down his teacup and picked up the briefing.

His eyes swept over the words, and his face gradually turned red.

Finally, Xu Ming angrily said, "This is outrageous! A department-level cadre ran away, and all they give him is a reprimand? What kind of treatment is this? This is just trying to smooth things over! They had already agreed on the punishment at their five-person group meeting in Handong Province, and now they dare to overturn it. It's ridiculous, and they don't take us seriously at all!"

Xu Ming stood up and said coldly, "I absolutely have to go find Sha Ruijin and demand an explanation! If this continues, what will become of our inspection team's authority? How can we carry out our work from here on out?"

Su Zhe couldn't help but advise, "Team leader, don't be anxious. You see, although this notice was issued by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, Tian Guofu certainly wouldn't dare to make this decision on his own. This is definitely Sha Ruijin's intention... If you go directly to question him, I believe Secretary Sha will be well-prepared to handle our questions."

Xu Ming stopped in his tracks, his brows furrowed.

"Then what do you suggest we do? We can't just swallow this bitter pill, can we?"

Su Zhe smiled.

"We don't need to clash with them directly... Sometimes, a gentle nudge is more effective than a direct confrontation!"

Xu Ming frowned and asked, "You mean...?"

Su Zhe laughed and said, "Aren't we about to submit a weekly report on the inspection work in Handong to Elder Sun? I think we can make a fuss about this!"

Xu Ming was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

He couldn't help but laugh and said, "You little rascal! Trying to intimidate me by taking advantage of my position, huh?"

"Exactly."

Su Zhe nodded readily.

"If we don't demonstrate our resolve, these local officials won't take us seriously at all. Either we don't do anything, or we do it thoroughly. Chen Hai must be severely punished, otherwise what will happen to the cases that follow?"

Xu Ming laughed and said, "Alright! You go and draft the weekly report, and I'll handle the coordination with Elder Sun's office! Make sure Elder Sun gives them his full approval for this report!"

Su Zhe chuckled and said, "It's always best when the leader steps in; everything is easily resolved then!"

Xu Ming laughed and said, "As long as I can do the job well, it's all a small matter!"

soon.

Sha Ruijin's seemingly perfect "solution based on personal connections" is being used as the best evidence of "rule of man over rule of law" in the Handong officialdom, and is being sent to Old Sun's desk through the weekly inspection report...

......

Handong, the location of the inspection team.

Xu Ming sat in his office, holding a central document he had just received.

This is Mr. Sun's handwritten comment on the weekly inspection report.

Looking at Elder Sun's instructions.

Xu Ming smiled slightly.

He picked up the phone and dialed Su Zhe's number.

"Xiao Su, Elder Sun's instructions have arrived. We'll all attend the Standing Committee meeting tomorrow!"

Su Zhe chuckled and said, "Okay, team leader. What time do we start?"

"10:00 AM."

"OK."

......

The next morning at 10:00 AM, the Standing Committee of the Handong Provincial Party Committee convened on time.

Sha Ruijin sat in the main seat, beaming with joy, secretly rejoicing at the successful resolution of Chen Hai's matter.

The meeting proceeded as scheduled, and in his speech, Sha Ruijin subtly praised the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection for its "prudent and overall consideration" approach in handling recent emergencies.

Gao Yuliang nodded in agreement, while Li Dakang lowered his head to drink his tea. Both of them thought that the storm had passed.

Just as Sha Ruijin was about to announce the next topic, Xu Ming, who was attending the meeting, suddenly tapped the microphone in front of him.

"Secretary Sha, I'd like to add a topic at the last minute, please wait a moment."

Xu Ming finished speaking.

The entire conference room fell silent instantly.

All eyes turned to Xu Ming.

Xu Ming put on his reading glasses and took out an official document from his briefcase.

"Before discussing the economy, I'd like to inform you that the 'Handong Inspection Work Weekly Report' submitted by the inspection team a few days ago has just received a personal endorsement from Elder Sun."

Upon hearing the name "Old Sun," the temperature in the entire conference room seemed to drop.

Sha Ruijin's smile froze on his face instantly.

Xu Ming looked at Su Zhe beside him and said with a smile, "Deputy Team Leader Su, my eyes are a little blurry. Could you please read Elder Sun's comments to the comrades?"