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

Chen Hai plopped down in his office chair, staring blankly at the photos on the table.

I couldn't bear to betray my own brother and report him under my real name.

Despite decades of deep brotherly love, they ultimately couldn't bring themselves to kill each other.

Silence and cover-up, concealing the truth, violate the original intention of the judiciary and the bottom line of public office.

As the deputy chief prosecutor, it is a grave taboo for someone to knowingly break the law or fail to report information.

Caught in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward.

Chen Hai immediately ruled out the idea of ​​informing his father, Chen Yanshi.

The old man was upright and honest throughout his life, with clear likes and dislikes, and he hated corruption, disorder, and moral depravity the most.

If she were to learn that her eldest son, Chen Shan, had committed such a disgraceful act that tarnished the family's reputation and violated discipline and the law, she would most likely be so angry that she would faint on the spot.

Some even fall seriously ill and die.

After much thought, the only person in the entire Han Dong officialdom who could make him open his heart, confide his feelings, and offer guidance was Gao Yuliang.

He was both a mentor and a high-ranking official in Handong Province, possessing a keen understanding of officialdom and the rules of the world.

Normally, he wasn't very close to Gao Yuliang.

Now that I'm using it, the first person I thought of was Gao Yuliang.

Chen Hai took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his mind, and picked up his phone to dial a number.

When the call connected, Chen Hai said respectfully, "Teacher, I would like to visit you later to report on my recent work."

Gao Yuliang leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples. "Chen Hai, okay, come over now."

Because Qi Tongwei had made an appointment with him to discuss business.

Let's talk about it together.

Chen Hai: "Okay, teacher, I'll be there shortly."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Hai had mixed feelings.

the other side.

The Provincial Party Committee compound in Handong.

Led by Secretary He, Qi Tongwei entered Gao Yuliang's office.

The master and apprentice sat facing each other without any unnecessary formalities.

Gao Yuliang picked up his teacup and gently blew away the foam. "Tongwei, the investigation team has been parachuted into Handong to reopen the case of the suppression you faced when you were assigned a job after graduation. My stance is clear: I fully support you."

Liang Qunfeng did indeed mentor and guide me back then, but over the years, I have repaid his kindness step by step, and I have long since repaid that favor.

Old favors have been repaid; now only justice and fairness remain.

In terms of relationships, he is closer to Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei sat on the sofa and sincerely expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, teacher."

The two discussed the past entanglements between Liang Qunfeng, Liang Lu, and Qi Tongwei, as well as the impact of the investigation team's involvement on Handong.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door.

Chen Hai has arrived.

"Go in!" Gao Yuliang replied casually.

Chen Hai pushed open the door and entered, feeling somewhat embarrassed upon seeing Qi Tongwei sitting upright.

I originally wanted to talk to Gao Yuliang alone.

Now that Qi Tongwei is here, there are some things that can't be said.

His sister-in-law, Liang Lu, had once cheated Qi Tongwei.

Liang Lu's current husband, Chen Shan, has cheated on her during their marriage, and this scandal cannot be mentioned even once in front of Qi Tongwei.

It is truly agonizing to harbor a shocking secret in one's heart but have to remain silent.

Chen Hai composed himself and respectfully stepped forward to speak.

"Teacher, I've come to report to you on the recent work arrangements of the procuratorate."

Gao Yuliang looked up at him and said, "Chen Hai, let me tell you this first, don't do it again."

The person who reports to me on the work of the procuratorate must be your Chief Prosecutor, Ji Changming.

As a deputy chief prosecutor, your act of reporting to someone in person without authorization constitutes acting beyond your authority.

If you act this way, Lao Ji will inevitably develop a negative opinion of you.

Within the system, both procedure and discretion are indispensable.

Gao Yuliang was a scholar who valued rules and procedures.

Chen Hai lowered his head and replied, "Okay, teacher, I've got it. I'll never do it again."

Gao Yuliang nodded slightly, then changed the subject and suddenly posed a rather difficult question.

"Chen Hai, let me ask you, has your sister-in-law Liang Lu ever mentioned to you before that Tongwei was suppressed in his job assignment after graduation?"

After a moment's thought, Chen Hai replied, "Teacher, never."

After my brother and Liang Lu got married, he was always quiet and reserved at home, and the two rarely communicated.

My brother rarely brings Liang Lu to my parents' house for meals, especially after Secretary Liang retired; the two families have even less contact now. My brother seems to visit the Liang family less often either.

These words are all true, and they also indirectly confirm that Chen Shan and Liang Lu's marriage has long existed in name only.

Gao Yuliang's idea was to influence Chen Hai.

In case Chen Hai provides some important clues, justice will be served for Qi Tongwei.

"Chen Hai, remember this: Tong Wei, Liang Ping, and you are all my most outstanding students."

Liangping is impulsive and acts rashly, like a monkey jumping around, making him most prone to getting into trouble and stumbling.

You are now his direct supervisor, so you must keep a close eye on him and keep him in check to prevent him from causing trouble during the investigation team's stay.

Chen Hai solemnly replied, "Please rest assured, teacher, I will definitely keep a close eye on Hou Liangping and will never give him a chance to act recklessly."

Qi Tongwei suddenly turned to Chen Hai and asked, "Chen Hai, I have a question for you. If Liang Lu and Chen Shan were to turn against each other and completely break off their relationship, whose side would you be on?"

One sentence instantly struck a chord with Chen Hai.

The office atmosphere instantly fell silent.

Chen Hai's heart tightened. After a moment's hesitation, he forced himself to remain calm and said, "Senior, I will always stand on the side of truth and justice."

The answer was flawless.

Chen Hai couldn't understand his senior, Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei shook his head. "Chen Hai, your answer is very good."

Chen Hai felt he had been praised.

Some things are hard to keep inside, and it's really painful.

He took the initiative to speak, wanting to use the story to express his inner turmoil.

"Senior, let me tell you and the teacher a little story I heard."

Qi Tongwei finished his water and said, "Chen Hai, tell me your story. I'm looking forward to it."

I can't figure out what Chen Hai is up to.

I'd rather not guess.

Chen Hai smoked a cigarette. "Once upon a time, there were two brothers who depended on each other when they were young. They had a very good relationship, ate and lived together, and talked about everything. But after they grew up and their family business was established, they gradually developed resentment and became enemies because of the distribution of family wealth."

Later, the younger brother accidentally discovered that his older brother had committed murder in order to seize the family property, a crime punishable by death.

The younger brother, holding irrefutable evidence, hesitated, torn between the blood feud and legal justice, and the bond of brotherhood and kinship. Ultimately, he couldn't bear to send his older brother to the execution ground.

The story is short, but every word reflects his current situation.

After listening, Qi Tongwei leaned forward slightly and said with a smile, "Chen Hai, since the two brothers have already become enemies, what is there to be reluctant about?"

What was the younger brother's final choice?

What was the outcome?

Chen Hai sighed softly, his eyes filled with helplessness.

"I haven't finished hearing the story yet. This morning, Lao Ji had an emergency meeting, which interrupted the continuation. I don't know the final ending."

Gao Yuliang's gaze was deep as he looked directly at Chen Hai. "Chen Hai, putting the story aside, let me ask you: if you were that person, what would you choose?"

Facing the soul-searching questions head-on, there is no escaping them.

Chen Hai shook his head. "I don't know. I haven't thought about it yet."

Qi Tongwei sensed something was wrong with Chen Hai and pressed him for an answer: "Chen Hai, if you had to choose one, what would you choose? If the older brother is Chen Shan and the younger brother is Chen Hai?"