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

As Qi Tongwei was deep in thought, the internal phone on the table rang. His secretary, Lu Jian, stood at the door, holding a newly compiled briefing on the on-site handling of the Dafeng Factory incident.

"Director, Vice Mayor Zhao Donglai from the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau just called and said that Cheng Du, the director of the Guangming District Public Security Bureau, is involved in the issue of fake police cars and fake police uniforms. The Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau is ready to initiate an investigation."

Qi Tongwei heard this.

He couldn't help but frown.

"What do you mean by Zhao Donglai, the deputy mayor of Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau? A deputy mayor is a position in the government system. What does that have to do with the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau? You need to use precise and appropriate terms when addressing leaders and their positions, understand? Within our public security system, there are only provincial and municipal bureaus. If Zhao Donglai calls us in his capacity as the deputy mayor of Jingzhou, we can completely ignore him, understand?"

If Zhao Donglai were the director of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau, then we could have normal business communication. From now on, we'll operate according to this standard, and make that clear to the office! Within the public security system, everyone must be addressed by their internal public security titles; all other titles, like deputy mayor or deputy district head, are to get lost!

Those police officers, instead of focusing on their duties, what kind of people are they!

Lu Jian was completely stunned when he heard Qi Tongwei's words.

no...

Are you blaming others for not following proper job regulations, or are you blaming yourself for not being a vice governor?

If you, Director Qi, are ever promoted to vice governor, I'm afraid you'll be the first to demand changes to the rules again...

But I also have my own fault for this; I lacked political awareness...

Fortunately, Qi Tongwei was not the kind of harsh person who would arbitrarily take his anger out on his subordinates.

On the contrary, Qi Tongwei treats those around him very well. He rarely reprimands his subordinates and even takes the initiative to make things easier for them in terms of promotion and transfer. He will definitely help them advance whenever possible.

He's practically a god-like leader...

Lu Jian quickly apologized, "Yes... Director, I'm sorry... I wasn't following the rules properly. I'll definitely be more careful in the future. I'll relay your message to the office later!"

Qi Tongwei nodded.

He snorted.

"Don't make a big fuss and let every department in the hall know. Let the office handle it discreetly!"

"Yes, Director..."

Qi Tongwei closed the materials in his hand and tapped the cover with his fingertips.

"Did Zhao Donglai call me personally just now?"

Lu Jian nodded.

"Yes, I just asked Director Zhao if he wanted me to connect the call to you, but he said no, he just wanted to report the relevant situation to you, and that the relevant situation has been reported to Secretary Li Dakang, who has requested that it be handled seriously in accordance with the law and regulations."

Qi Tongwei turned his phone over; the screen was still showing the news page about Chen Yanshi being hospitalized.

"Providing fake police cars and uniforms, letting demolition companies into the factory—this is no small matter. If Zhao Donglai wants to take action against him, no one can stop him... Whatever! This is Jingzhou's own business, it has nothing to do with us, we don't need to pay attention!"

Lu Jian nodded.

"Yes, Director!"

Qi Tongwei said calmly, "The inspection team is currently monitoring Dafeng Factory. Su Zhe is in Jingzhou, Xu Ming is also in Jingzhou, Secretary Sha was just put on the spot by a national live broadcast, Li Dakang is currently looking for someone to put out the fire, and Zhao Donglai is worried about not having any merit to report... That Cheng Du guy is just the perfect example to be pushed out and killed as a sacrifice! Idiot!"

After making a couple of complaints, Qi Tongwei reopened the speech materials of Xu Ming and Su Zhe.

"Go ahead, and also refine the support plan for those people from the provincial department's seconded inspection team. List out the vehicles, equipment, and case-handling expenses. I'll sign it this afternoon."

Lu Jian nodded.

"Yes, Director."

......

Handong Province.

Jingzhou.

Guangming District Public Security Bureau.

Director's Office.

at this time.

Cheng Du was standing by the window smoking. The ashtray on the table was piled high with cigarette butts. His phone screen was lit up, and Zhao Donglai's name was at the top of his call log.

The phone suddenly rang.

Upon seeing the number, Cheng Du quickly stubbed out his cigarette and answered the call immediately.

Mayor Zhao.

Zhao Donglai's voice came through the receiver, tinged with the irritation of someone who had stayed up all night.

"Who is this sir? Please don't address me like that, it's too much for me. Just call me Xiao Zhao!"

Upon hearing Zhao Donglai's mocking tone, Cheng Du cautiously smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Mayor Zhao, please don't say that. I'm your subordinate. Saying that would shorten my lifespan, wouldn't it?"

Zhao Donglai said coldly, "You still know you're my subordinate? I can't accept that title! Director Cheng, you're something else! So this is how police cars and uniforms are used—they can all be given to companies to impersonate police officers!"

I've seen plenty of people and things impersonating police officers, but this is the first time I've ever seen someone using a real police car and uniform to impersonate a police officer!

Director Cheng, you've really set a precedent for our public security system! Should I report your outstanding deeds and give you a proper commendation?

Cheng Du's forehead was sweating. He reached for a tissue, but his fingers touched the tissue box and knocked over the water glass next to him.

"Mayor Zhao, I'm cooperating with the investigation into what happened last night. I genuinely didn't know Chang Chenghu would go to such lengths..."

Zhao Donglai sneered.

"You don't know? The fake police car came from your Guangming District Public Security Bureau, the fake police uniforms were old uniforms from your bureau's warehouse, Chang Chenghu is your cousin, he led a group into Dafeng Factory in the middle of the night, and you're telling me you don't know? You practically went to direct it yourself. If you don't know, who does? Are you still going to pretend you don't know at a time like this?"

Cheng Du swallowed hard.

"Mayor Zhao, I didn't approve the police cars. It was the subordinates who didn't manage them properly. The police uniforms were also old stock and weren't stored away in time."

Zhao Donglai interrupted him directly.

"Chengdu, don't try that trick on me. I'm sick of hearing that. The subordinates aren't properly managed? Bullshit! Are you planning to push it onto a few auxiliary police officers? Let me tell you, dream on!"

Isn't this standard procedure?

It's not like I'm the only one doing this!

Cheng Du quickly said, "I admit responsibility as a leader."

Zhao Donglai said coldly, "You're not just admitting leadership responsibility now. Party Secretary Li of the Municipal Party Committee was almost implicated because of you! Secretary Sha called the scene, and Team Leaders Xu and Su of the inspection team were right there. The whole country was watching live. Wang Wenge almost started a fire, leading to serious consequences! Do you know how serious this accident was? You can't just dismiss it with a few dismissive words about leadership responsibility. Do you even deserve to take responsibility?"

With his back pressed against the window, sunlight streamed in, but he felt no warmth at all in the office.

"Mayor Zhao, I really didn't expect it to turn out like this."

Zhao Donglai said, "You didn't expect this? You're kidding me! You didn't expect you could cause such a big mess? Now it's not a question of whether you expected it or not, it's about how to deal with you!"

Cheng Du said in a low voice, "Mayor Zhao, I was wrong. I am willing to accept the organization's punishment."

Zhao Donglai snorted coldly.

"I'm telling you clearly now, Secretary Li is extremely angry. The Municipal Party Committee has already instructed the Municipal Public Security Bureau and the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to intervene simultaneously. You can expect to be stripped of your police uniform soon!"