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

Gao Yuliang said calmly, "It's very simple. If you feel you can't do something well, then don't do it."

Qi Tongwei was taken aback upon hearing this.

"But Su Zhe has already pointed out my problems... Wouldn't it be inappropriate if I didn't rectify them?"

Gao Yuliang smiled.

"If you're not going to do it openly, then you have to do it covertly! Investigate carefully, get to the bottom of things, and if the inspection team ever asks you about it, just hand over your recent work—that's perfectly acceptable! Considering the complexity and difficulty of combating crime, thorough preparation beforehand is completely understandable. Besides, these things are done discreetly, so you won't offend anyone, and there's no pressure to make a big fuss. Whether you do it well or not, no one will say anything, and if the inspection team does investigate, you can use these measures to explain yourself!"

Qi Tongwei heard this.

It became clear immediately.

He couldn't help but sigh.

"Teacher, you truly are a teacher! What you said is absolutely right! I'll assign the tasks as soon as I get back!"

Gao Yuliang smiled slightly.

"Tongwei, you used to be driven and skillful in your work, but things have changed now."

Qi Tongwei looked at him.

"Teacher, I know."

Gao Yuliang continued, "The old Party Secretary has stepped down, Party Secretary Sha has arrived, and the inspection team has also arrived. Many things in Handong have changed; we can no longer handle things the old way... We must be even more discreet where possible... Understand?"

Qi Tongwei bent down.

"Teacher, I will definitely follow you closely and keep up with the provincial party committee's pace!"

Gao Yuliang nodded slightly.

That's the right attitude...

Know who should be in front!

"When you get back, take a thorough look at the provincial department, especially the areas with the most reports of organized crime and gang-related activities. Make sure you know who is close to local businesses, who has made connections during investigations, and who frequently visits the resort club..."

Qi Tongwei nodded and said, "What the teacher says is true."

Gao Yuliang continued, "Also, don't go to Shanshui Manor again."

Qi Tongwei looked up.

"Teacher... Shanshui Manor is Zhao Ruilong's property..."

Gao Yuliang snorted.

"Don't even mention Zhao Ruilong's businesses, do you think Su Zhe wouldn't dare touch Zhao Lichun's businesses? You're in a precarious situation; don't cause yourself any more trouble! If it weren't for your ambiguous relationship with the Shanshui Group back then, which resulted in a disciplinary action, you could have been promoted to vice-provincial level when the old Party Secretary was still alive! You missed one opportunity; do you want to miss another? Times have changed; be careful!"

Qi Tongwei said in a low voice, "I understand."

Gao Yuliang said, "If you understand, then stop hoping for the best."

Qi Tongwei stood up.

"Teacher, I'll take care of it when I get back."

Gao Yuliang waved his hand.

"I hope you can match your words with your actions!"

......

As Qi Tongwei left Gao Yuliang's house, the night wind blew against his face, but he did not feel any relief.

His thoughts went even deeper than Teacher Gao's...

The teacher told me to quietly do some preparation work first.

He only wanted to first demonstrate his loyalty to Team Leader Su...

This attitude is still very important.

The secretary opened the car door for him.

"Director, are we going back to the provincial department?"

Qi Tongwei got into the car.

"No, let's stop by the roadside for a while first."

The car was parked in the shade of the trees outside the residential area. Qi Tongwei held his phone, looked at Su Zhe's number, and finally dialed it.

The phone rang a few times before being answered.

"Director Qi."

Su Zhe's voice came through the phone.

Qi Tongwei immediately sat up straight.

"Team Leader Su, I'm sorry to disturb your rest."

"I haven't rested yet."

Qi Tongwei said carefully, "Today you talked to me about the province's public security issues. I thought about it a lot after I got back, and I think the Provincial Public Security Department can't wait or delay; it should take the initiative."

Su Zhe asked, "How do you plan to take the initiative?"

Qi Tongwei said, "I am preparing to organize a province-wide crackdown on public security, with Jinghai, Lvteng, and Dongshan as key areas. The provincial department will take the lead, deploying police from other areas to conduct a comprehensive investigation into issues such as organized crime, the manufacture and sale of contraband, and protection rackets at the grassroots level."

Qi Tongwei continued, "Team Leader Su, I know the situation in these places is complicated, but the more complicated it is, the more we need to act. The Provincial Public Security Department is willing to pledge its commitment to the inspection team."

Su Zhe asked, "What should be written in the military order?"

Qi Tongwei was momentarily speechless when asked the question.

"Write a deadline for rectification, write about dismantling criminal gangs, and write about dealing with their protectors."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhe smiled slightly.

This Qi Tongwei reacted quickly.

I just finished talking to him, and he's already professing his loyalty to me.

but...

Clearly, this guy's words are rather weak.

It's obvious they haven't figured out what to do yet; they're just making a statement.

So when I asked him what his next move was, I was immediately stumped.

However, Su Zhe does indeed need such a helper right now...

Then we won't continue to attack poor Director Qi.

Su Zhe smiled and said, "Director Qi, do you think the problems of Jinghai, Lvteng, and Dongshan can be solved by a single concentrated rectification campaign?"

Qi Tongwei said in a low voice, "It certainly can't solve everything, but it can at least create a deterrent effect."

Su Zhe asked, "Who are we intimidating?"

Qi Tongwei didn't answer.

Su Zhe continued, "Should we deter criminals, or remind them to quickly move evidence, arrange for someone to take the blame, clean up the books, and sever ties?"

Qi Tongwei held his phone, and the smile on his face slowly faded.

"Team Leader Su, that's not what I meant."

Su Zhe said, "I know you didn't mean that, which is why I'm making it clear to you."

Qi Tongwei quickly said, "Please give instructions, Team Leader Su."

Su Zhe said, "The powerful Jinghai Group, the local influence of Lvteng, and the clan network of Dongshan Tazhai—the problems in these places run deep. If you launch a concentrated crackdown now, creating a lot of noise, the real big fish will immediately go underground, and you'll only catch a few small fry, hold a few press conferences, and write impressive reports, but the problems will still remain! This time, we must eradicate the root causes! Even if we have to pull out the nails one by one, we must do it cleanly! This is my attitude, and it's also the attitude of the inspection team! Do you understand?"

Qi Tongwei whispered, "Is Team Leader Su worried that all the talk will be followed by little action?"

"It's not that I'm worried, it's that this is bound to happen."

Qi Tongwei felt a sudden sense of relief.

it is good...

Great minds think alike!

I don't want to take action against my subordinates so soon...

With so many social obligations and so many intricate networks of vested interests, you never know which one might be connected to you. It's really difficult to handle...

It's so good that Su Zhe won't let me do it!

Su Zhe said calmly, "Although we can hold off on taking action for now, there are some things you must do well! If you don't, Director Qi will know."

Upon hearing Su Zhe's words, Qi Tongwei's forehead immediately broke out in a cold sweat again.

Oh shit...

How can Su Zhe, a deputy director-level official, be so intimidating?

Even when I talked to provincial party secretaries like Sha Ruijin and Zhao Lichun, I never felt as nervous and panicked as I do now!

Qi Tongwei hurriedly said, "Team Leader Su, please speak freely! I guarantee the mission will be completed!"

Su Zhe instructed: "First, all old case files involving these areas within the provincial department must be sealed and backed up. No additional materials are allowed, no dates are allowed to be changed, and no attachments are allowed to be lost."

Qi Tongwei immediately replied, "No problem!"

Su Zhe continued, "Secondly, all the reports, cases transferred, and cases returned for investigation involving Jinghai, Lvteng, and Dongshan over the past three years have been compiled separately, the originals sealed, and copies sent to the inspection team."

Qi Tongwei hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Understood."

"Third, keep an eye on people within the provincial department who might be leaking information, especially those who frequently contact local businesses, resorts, and grassroots political and legal systems."

Qi Tongwei felt a tightness in his chest.

"Team Leader Su, this scope is quite large."

Su Zhe's tone was icy.

"I only make demands; the difficulties are your own to solve, not something I'm telling you."

Qi Tongwei sighed inwardly.

This Team Leader Su...

That's so domineering!

He said in a hoarse voice, "Yes! Team Leader Su... I will do my best to complete the mission!"

Su Zhe: "Hmm?"