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

Chen Yanshi felt that he had been upright, honest, and conscientious all his life, never being greedy or corrupt, but in the end he was defeated by opportunity and interpersonal relationships.

He spent the first half of his life striving, and the second half searching for Zhao Lichun's weaknesses.

The only notable achievement was the air conditioning incident, which forced Zhao Lichun to publicly apologize.

Life is full of disappointments, and this is especially true in one's career.

Wang Fuzhen, who was standing to the side, listened to the two of them sighing in turn and chuckled helplessly.

I think these two old men are being too pretentious.

They have to be criticized. "You two old guys are getting more and more ungrateful as you get older. You're just taking your blessings for granted. Old Liang, you're retired and enjoying vice-ministerial level benefits. You're well-off and have no worries about food or clothing. You're living a very respectable life."

Old Chen, you've retired as a department-level official, a stable and respectable life, and you've lived an honest and upright life with a clear conscience.

Looking at the whole of Handong, your life achievements have already surpassed 99.99% of people. What more could you possibly want?

The woman was insightful and understood things far better than the two old men obsessed with their careers.

A career's success or failure is fleeting; a peaceful old age and a harmonious family are true blessings.

Both of them were taken aback upon hearing this, and after careful consideration, they realized that it was indeed true.

But human nature is inherently greedy; once one has seen the view from the top, one is unwilling to settle for a mediocre end.

Wang Fuzhen put down the teapot in her hand and revealed the regret of her life.

"You two are agonizing over career advancement, but I only have one unresolved issue in my life."

Chen Shan and Lulu have been married for many years but have never been able to have a child.

As they both grew older, they realized that in their later years, they would have no one to bring them tea and water, or to care for them in their old age.

Being alone and destitute in old age, facing a bleak and lonely old age—that's what's truly heartbreaking.

The moment those words were spoken, the courtyard fell into a deathly silence.

The atmosphere of sighs and lamentations that had just been there vanished instantly.

These words, seemingly just concerns about children's old age, actually hit Liang Lu's sore spot of being unable to have children.

Inadvertently, this was tantamount to publicly exposing the Liang family's shortcomings.

Liang Qunfeng couldn't hold back at all.

A regretful career is a matter of face, while having no offspring is a matter of continuing the family line.

In the older generation's mindset, having no offspring is considered a great loss, a more embarrassing regret than the end of one's official career.

There have been rumors circulating outside, with people privately discussing that Liang Lu is infertile due to multiple abortions.

The Liang family has always deliberately avoided and never mentioned these rumors.

Today, Wang Fuzhen's blunt revelation is tantamount to tearing away the tacit fig leaf between the two families.

A perfectly good casual conversation was instantly and completely killed.

Liang Qunfeng had no desire to chat anymore.

All the worries that had been building up inside him, and the impending investigation team, weighed heavily on his mind.

I picked up the teacup on the table, tilted my head back and drank it all in one gulp. The tea was slightly cool, and it tasted bitter as it went down my throat.

All the emotions, sighs, and regrets were suppressed deep in my heart.

Liang Qunfeng slowly stood up. "Old Chen, Old Wang, it's getting late, I'll head back now."

A simple farewell, without any further pleasantries.

At this moment, any words of comfort would seem pale and superfluous.

Mr. and Mrs. Chen noticed his predicament and did not try to stop him, but quietly watched him leave.

Chen Yanshi watched Liang Qunfeng's lonely, hunched back as he walked out of the courtyard step by step.

Mixed feelings.

It's hard to say whether it's regret or helplessness.

In life, we strive for our future in our youth and worry about family matters in our old age.

Even those who hold high positions and enjoy a glorious life are ultimately unable to escape the myriad regrets of human existence.

Fame and fortune ultimately amount to nothing, but family regrets are the hardest to resolve.

at the same time.

Gyeongju Airport.

Several black official vehicles were lined up neatly.

Security was tight at the scene.

Sha Ruijin personally led the team, and Tian Guofu, Wu Chunlin, Ji Changming and other officials from Handong came to pick them up at the airport.

Because it was a central investigation team that came.

A short while later, a plane slowly landed.

The hatch opened, and a group of people, with upright postures and a calm demeanor, walked down the suspended stairs one by one.

The person in charge was Chu Qiulin, the executive deputy minister of Group Z.

Following closely behind was Qin Siyuan, Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

Zhong Xiaoai was also in the group.

She came to Handong as a member of the investigation team.

Sha Ruijin greeted him with a smile and a handshake.

The group did not linger at the airport, quickly boarded their vehicles, and the convoy drove in a grand procession toward the Hantong Provincial Party Committee compound.

We arrived at the No. 1 meeting room of the Provincial Party Committee.

The investigation team was formed to avoid interference from personal relationships and to strictly adhere to the principle of judicial recusal.

Originally, it was planned to select key personnel from the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province to participate, but the principle of recusal must be followed.

Chen Shan is Liang Lu's husband and Liang Qunfeng is his father-in-law and son-in-law, making them direct stakeholders.

Relatives involved in a case must recuse themselves; this is an ironclad rule with no room for exceptions.

Therefore, the Handong Public Security Bureau is not involved.

Therefore, Zhao Dong, the director of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau, came to the meeting.

Wu Chunlin announced the composition of the investigation team.

The head of the investigation team was Chu Qiulin, the executive deputy director of Group Z.

Deputy team leaders: Qin Siyuan, Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and Lu Jingyi, Vice Minister of Education.

Group members: Tian Guofu, Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Handong Province; Ji Changming, Chief Prosecutor of the Procuratorate of Handong Province; Zhao Donglai, Director of the Public Security Bureau of Jingzhou City; and Zhong Xiaoai, Deputy Director of the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office of the Z Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Chu Qiulin sat upright in the main seat, his gaze slowly sweeping across the entire room, his aura calm and composed, his words resounding and powerful.

"Comrades, the investigation team has officially arrived in Handong today."

This investigation aims to thoroughly investigate and uncover the truth behind a case involving suspected irregularities in the allocation of college graduates many years ago.

Our purpose in this trip is simple: to dispel the long-standing mystery, restore the truth, rectify the chaos, and restore a fair and just competitive environment for university students.

"Director Qin, please explain your principles."

"Yes, Minister Chu." Qin Siyuan rattled off a long speech, "Our investigation process will be fully documented, fully transparent, and fully supervised. We will not show favoritism, give face, or leave any room for maneuver..."

Chu Qiulin added: "I want to reiterate the discipline here. In this case, discipline outweighs personal feelings, and rules outweigh relationships."

Regardless of who is involved, their position, or their seniority, anyone who crosses the red line or violates regulations will be held accountable according to the rules, without any leniency.

The high-pressure situation completely blocked all avenues for pleading on behalf of others.

Lu Jingyi sat up straight and said, "Minister Chu, I spent many days investigating in Handong and have gathered some clues."

This time, our education department will take the case of Comrade Qi Tongwei being suppressed after graduation and his job assignment as a starting point to thoroughly investigate similar shady dealings.

From university approvals and personnel stamping to hierarchical authorizations, every step is investigated and traced back to its source to hold those responsible accountable. No one is allowed to slip through the cracks.

Every case discovered will be investigated and dealt with.

Sha Ruijin spoke up at the opportune moment, "Minister Chu, on behalf of the Hantong Provincial Party Committee, I will fully cooperate with the investigation team."

The entire province of Handong must unconditionally obey orders and cooperate with the verification process...

A storm is brewing, and the whole situation is in turmoil.

Tian Guofu felt that his chance to shine had come.

The investigation team arrived, and I was still a member of the team.

No matter who is investigated, you will get some credit.

After the meeting.

Chu Qiulin made a general division of labor.

Chu Qiulin and Wu Chunlin arrived at the gate of the No. 6 compound of the Provincial Party Committee by car.

Qi Tongwei and Pei Xiaotong stood in front of the door.

Qi Tongwei shook Chu Qiulin's hand. "Minister Chu, welcome to Handong, welcome to my home."

Pei Xiaotong smiled and said, "Uncle Chu, I've arranged lunch. Let's eat first and then talk business."

Chu Qiulin smiled brightly, "Tongwei, Xiaotong, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

I came during mealtimes to freeload.

As the group entered the hospital, Wu Chunlin realized that Qi Tongwei and his wife were indeed very familiar with Minister Chu.

Minister Chu knew the name of Qi Tongwei's dog.