Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Wang Fuzhen patted Chen Hai's hand. "Hai Zi, why are you panicking? Calm down. You're a department-level cadre now, and you'll be a full department-level cadre soon."

Chen Yanshi put down his water glass. "Hai Zi, your mother is right. Your appointment as a department-level official is, in a word, secure."

Chen Hai frowned. "Dad, what if I get rejected too?"

"My brother's application for vice-provincial level was rejected, which is a slap in your face. It's obvious that someone is deliberately making things difficult for our Chen family."

Wang Fuzhen looked worried. "Old Chen, Hai Zi is right."

The situation in Handong is unpredictable and volatile; anything could happen in the long run.

Chen Yanshi tapped his fingers lightly on the table, a calculating glint in his eyes. "Ah! That makes sense."

I don't want to trouble Xiao Jinzi easily.

Favors are a rare commodity; once used, they're gone forever, so they must be spent wisely.

Chen Hai leaned forward and lowered his voice, "Dad, I have a good idea."

You asked my teacher, Gao Yuliang, to propose convening a meeting of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee.

You were his former boss, and our Chen family has been kind to him.

"Gao Yuliang will never refuse as long as you ask."

Chen Yanshi's eyes lit up, and he instantly made up his mind. "Hai Zi, like father, like son. You're quick-witted."

I'll go to the provincial party committee right now.

Chen Hai quickly stood up. "Dad, I'll drive you there."

Chen Yanshi raised his hand to refuse, "No need. I'll ride my electric bike there, it'll be more convenient."

The Provincial Party Committee compound in Handong.

Chen Yanshi parked his electric bike in the shed and took small steps into the provincial party committee office building.

Knowing the way well, he went straight to Gao Yuliang's office.

Gao Yuliang greeted his secretary, Xiao He, outside his office.

"Secretary He, I need to see Yu Liang. Is he in?"

"Mr. Chen, the leader is reviewing documents. I'll go in and report right away. Please wait a moment."

Secretary He turned around, pushed open the door, and entered Gao Yuliang's office.

Inside the office.

Gao Yuliang held a fountain pen and looked down at the materials.

Upon hearing Secretary He's report, he immediately put down his pen and said, "Little He, quickly, invite Old Chen in."

In Handong, Gao Yuliang was considered someone who particularly respected veteran comrades.

"Yes, sir." Secretary He quickly opened the door and let Chen Yanshi in.

Secretary He poured Chen Yanshi a cup of hot tea and gently placed it on the table.

Then, he stepped outside and thoughtfully closed the door behind him.

Only Gao Yuliang and Chen Yanshi remained inside the room.

Without any pleasantries or small talk, Chen Yanshi got straight to the point.

"Yuliang, I'm here today because of a small matter."

Chen Yanshi spoke of it casually.

Gao Yuliang said gently, "Mr. Chen, just speak frankly, there's no need to be so polite."

Chen Yanshi sighed and said helplessly, "Yuliang, my eldest son Chen Shan, his promotion to vice ministerial level has been rejected this time."

Chen Shan was heartbroken, and it pained me to see him like that.

My biggest worry right now is my second son, Chen Hai.

I'm afraid his appointment as a department-level official will also be blocked.

Since the Standing Committee has already held one meeting regarding personnel matters, I think it would be better to convene another one as soon as possible. We should finalize Chen Hai's appointment and implement it quickly.

Looking at Gao Yuliang, he bluntly stated his plan, "Yuliang, also, Lao Ji is getting old and is nearing retirement."

I want Chen Haixian to take over as deputy chief prosecutor first, and then, when the time is right, directly succeed Lao Ji.

Gao Yuliang looked troubled.

Chen Yanshi was dreaming.

"Old Chen, there are strict rules in the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee that require all thirteen members to express their opinions collectively."

I personally only have one vote.

That makes sense.

I don't want to be morally blackmailed by Chen Yanshi.

The Standing Committee meeting is not convened casually.

Chen Yanshi suddenly stood up, his back slightly bent, and bowed deeply to Gao Yuliang.

"Yuliang, I am Chen Yanshi, I'm begging you just once."

"Considering that I was your superior at the procuratorate back then, I ask for nothing more than that you tell Qi Tongwei not to vote against it."

Gao Yuliang quickly got up and reached out to help the old man up. "Old Chen, you mustn't!"

"I, Gao Yuliang, cannot accept such a bow."

She was somewhat troubled, her eyes swirling with thoughts.

Gao Yuliang knew perfectly well that this was blatant moral blackmail.

Chen Yanshi constantly brought up his seniority and past favors, and frequently used his status as a former leader to intimidate others.

If we settle all debts today, we'll be even and have nothing to lose, which will bring peace of mind.

Thinking of this.

Gao Yuliang solemnly said, "Old Chen, I will do my best to persuade Qi Tongwei and try my best to make him not object."

However, I cannot guarantee it 100%.

I will do my best.

Chen Yanshi was not satisfied and pressed on, "Yuliang, things can change in the meantime. If we're going to open it, let's open it today."

Gao Yuliang smiled wryly and patiently explained, "Mr. Chen, it's already afternoon."

Secretary Sha, Secretary Tian, ​​and Minister Wu are all conducting research.

Even if we notify Secretary Sha now, the earliest we can arrange it is tonight.

This is just an ideal scenario.

Chen Yanshi waved his hand, his tone forceful, "Yuliang, be flexible. Analyze specific problems in specific ways. Rules are made by people."

You don't need to worry about anything else. Just call Sha Ruijin and suggest a meeting.

"I'll handle the rest."

Gao Yuliang remained silent for a moment, then reluctantly conceded, "Fine, I'll hit him."

It was really Chen Yanshi who forced me into this situation.

Gao Yuliang picked up the office landline and dialed Sha Ruijin's mobile phone.

Two beeps, and the call was connected.

Sha Ruijin's calm voice came through the receiver.

"Secretary Yuliang, please speak frankly."

Gao Yuliang stated frankly: "Secretary Sha, there are currently vacancies in the political and legal affairs department, and these vacancies can easily affect the progress of daily work."

I propose that we convene a meeting of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee tonight to discuss personnel appointments.

On the other end of the phone, Sha Ruijin sounded a little annoyed.

"Secretary Yuliang, I went to Zhongfu in Jingzhou for research."

"Personnel appointments need not be rushed. We can discuss them again after I finish my investigation and return."

It's no longer frozen, Gao Yuliang, what's the rush?

"Secretary Sha, look," Gao Yuliang was still speaking.

Suddenly, a crackling noise came through the phone.

Sha Ruijin's voice was broken, "Secretary Yuliang?"

What did you say?

"Is your signal bad? I can't hear you."

The call ended a second later.

Gao Yuliang put down the receiver, shrugged helplessly, "Old Chen, the signal was bad on Secretary Sha's end, the call dropped."

Chen Yanshi remained calm and confident, "It's alright, Yuliang. You've made the suggestion, I'll handle the rest."

Give me Sha Ruijin's phone number, I'll call him myself.

He really didn't have Sha Ruijin's phone number.

The situation was a little awkward.

Gao Yuliang saw this and calmly took out paper and pen, writing down two sets of numbers.

One row of mobile phones, one row of office landlines.

The document, written in black and white, was handed to Chen Yanshi.

"Mr. Chen, this is Secretary Sha's contact information."

"Okay, Yuliang, thank you!" Chen Yanshi took the note, put it in his pocket, turned around and walked straight out of the office.

Under a large tree in the provincial party committee compound.

Dong Jianming, Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, and Tang Lijuan, Minister of the Publicity Department of the Provincial Party Committee, led a group of staff members of the Provincial Party Committee in a neat formation.

The photographer adjusted the camera position, ready to take a group photo.

Dozens of people posed for photos.

Chen Yanshi saw this as a great opportunity and slowly walked through the hall toward the big tree.

He took out the slip of paper, dialed Sha Ruijin's mobile phone number, and casually put it on speakerphone.

The moment the call connected.

Chen Yanshi's aged and hoarse voice reached the ears of Dong Jianming, Tang Lijuan, and others.

"Hey, Xiao Jinzi, this is Chen Yanshi. Congratulations on getting a job in Handong and becoming the top leader."

"Hello, Uncle Chen," Sha Ruijin said respectfully.

"Little Gold"

Uncle Chen

These six words are extraordinary.

People began to speculate about the relationship between Sha Ruijin and Chen Yanshi, causing a great stir in Jingzhou and even Handong.