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

Chen Yanshi sighed, "Xipo, Wang Wenge is still too impulsive."

Zheng Xipo said with a mournful face, "Old Chen, the new Dafeng Factory really can't be set up without Wang Wenge."

Besides, Wang Wenge was a very filial son.

He has elderly parents to support and young children to raise; the whole family depends on him.

Once sentenced to prison, a perfectly good family will be completely destroyed.

Could you please have some compassion and ask the police to consider leniency and let him go?

No one gets up early without a reason; Zheng Xipo needed Wang Wenge to do things for him and give him face.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yanshi felt a pang of sadness and nodded repeatedly: "Xipo, you're right."

Wang Wenge was not a bad person at heart; he was just eager to protect the factory and went to extremes in defending his rights. He was not a vicious criminal.

I've made a mental note of this. I'm willing to risk my reputation and personally go to the police station to plead for leniency.

Be lenient if you can, be lenient if you can, and try your best to give him a way out.

After Zheng Xipo left, Chen Yanshi sat alone.

The wind rustled the leaves, bringing a chill.

Chen Yanshi was in a bit of a dilemma.

Zheng Xipo had just readily agreed to help investigate Chen Shan's private affairs, so I should have been relieved of this worry.

But how could Wang Wenge save him? He was filled with the thought of "it's a difficult situation."

Asking someone to release someone is a small matter; crossing the line of the law is a big deal.

After going through all the current leaders in the organization, I couldn't find a single one I could confide in.

I was at a loss and felt a bit suffocated.

Wang Fuzhen brought over a bowl of egg drop soup, gently placed it on the table, and sat down next to Chen Yanshi.

Seeing her husband's worried expression, she immediately saw through his troubles. "Old Chen, Xipo is gone, are you still thinking about Wang Wenge?"

A single question struck a nerve with Chen Yanshi.

Chen Yanshi looked up at Wang Fuzhen and let out a long sigh. "That's exactly what's holding me back. I've thought about it over and over, but I can't find a safe way out at all."

Wang Wenge, that old bastard, isn't a bad person by nature; he just impulsively got into trouble protecting the factory. His whole family depends on him; if he's convicted, the whole family will collapse.

Wang Fuzhen nudged Chen Yanshi's arm. "Old Chen, have you decided who to ask to plead for leniency?"

"No, it seems like no one is right to ask." Chen Yanshi really regretted agreeing to Zheng Xipo's request.

But how can he go back on his word now that he has already promised Zheng Xipo?

If Wang Wenge is ignored, and Zheng Xipo discovers that Chen Shan is involved in something, Zheng Xipo may threaten him.

Therefore, no matter what, we cannot afford to break ties with Zheng Xipo.

Wang Wenge must be rescued.

Looking at the family photo of five taken twenty years ago on the wall, Wang Fuzhen said, "Old Chen, our son Chen Shan is the director of the Provincial Public Security Department, in charge of the entire provincial public security system. Logically speaking, he should be the one who can lend a helping hand the most."

"Or, you could try begging Chen Shan."

Upon hearing the name Chen Shan, Chen Yanshi's face instantly darkened. He waved his hand and said, "Old Wang, I would never go looking for Chen Shan."

I feel nauseous just looking at him now. I don't want to say a single kind word to him, let alone beg him for a favor.

A rift exists between father and son that cannot be resolved in a short time.

Another thing Chen Yanshi wanted to figure out was just how serious Chen Shan's matter really was.

Wang Fuzhen glanced at Chen Yanshi, and really couldn't understand why he was meddling in other people's business after retiring.

"Then let's go find Xiao Jinzi?" Xiao Jinzi nodded, and Wang Wenge would be free immediately.

Chen Yanshi shook his head again, "Old Wang, we can't go looking for Xiao Jinzi either."

Xiao Jinzi is a provincial champion, so he must abide by the rules and set an example in everything he says and does.

Many people are eyeing Xiao Jinzi.

Such attempts to interfere with the handling of the case would only put him in a difficult position, earning him accusations of favoring the masses and crossing legal boundaries. I cannot cause him trouble.

She always put her adopted son first and refused to let Sha Ruijin be tainted by any criticism.

The main idea is to use Sha Ruijin's connections where they are most needed.

This is nothing more than a waste of resources and political maneuvering; why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

The couple remained silent for a moment, when the chirping of insects and birds came from outside the window.

Wang Fuzhen quickly pointed out the only suitable candidate: "If we calculate it this way, the only person who can coordinate the various departments of politics and law, has enough say, and won't cause too much gossip is Gao Yuliang."

The provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission secretary oversees all public security, procuratorial, and judicial organs; his role in facilitating communication is entirely legitimate, and no one can find fault with it.

These words immediately enlightened Chen Yanshi, and his tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

Chen Yanshi slapped his thigh and said, "You're right. After thinking it over, the only way forward is to go through Yu Liang."

Once the decision was made, Chen Yanshi didn't want to wait a moment longer. He pushed the electric scooter parked in the corner of the courtyard and hit the road.

The electric vehicle traveled at a slow speed, passing through the city streets and alleys, and arrived at the main gate of the provincial party committee compound in about thirty minutes.

The guards at the gate almost all recognized Chen Yanshi's familiar face.

The fact that Sha Ruijin was the adoptive father of the provincial expert was just a title, and no one stopped him.

Chen Yanshi happened to run into Secretary He inside the building. After being informed, Secretary He led Chen Yanshi into Gao Yuliang's office.

Gao Yuliang quickly put down his pen, stood up, and offered him a seat. "Mr. Chen, what brings you to my office?"

Chen Yanshi sat down and, without beating around the bush, went straight to the point: "Yuliang, I'm here today for the case of Wang Wenge, a worker at Dafeng Factory."

This is the child's first offense. He's not a bad person at heart; he just acted impulsively out of a desire to protect the factory. His family, including elderly relatives and children, all depend on him. Could you find a way to treat him leniently and release him at the discretion of the authorities?

Gao Yuliang stroked the teacup. "Old Chen, my opinion doesn't count."

Law enforcement and judicial procedures emphasize evidence and procedures; the outcome cannot be changed simply by my verbal instruction.

Chen Yanshi leaned forward slightly, unwilling to give up easily. "Yuliang, you are the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission. The entire political and legal system in Handong is under your overall management. Which unit of public security, procuratorate, and court doesn't have to listen to your overall command? You are the most suitable person to coordinate this matter."

Gao Yuliang gently shook his head. "Old Chen, it is precisely because I hold the position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission that I cannot interfere in the handling of individual cases privately."

The entire province is watching me closely; judicial independence is a hard and fast rule.

If I open the door to favoritism, people will come knocking on my door seeking connections in cases big and small throughout the province, rendering the rules meaningless and making the law enforcement system even more difficult to manage.

Chen Yanshi patiently continued to communicate, "Yuliang, but now a group of workers from Dafeng Factory have come to our door to express their demands. The people's voices are out in the open. The people are in trouble, and I, a retired old Party member, cannot sit idly by. What should I do in this situation? What should we do about Wang Wenge's family?"

Gao Yuliang decided to distance himself from the issue, saying, "Mr. Chen, there's no problem with registering and responding to the public's demands in accordance with regulations."

I cannot interfere under any circumstances.

I can show you two paths.

I'll just push him away; I don't want to get too entangled with Chen Yanshi.

"Yuliang, tell me which two paths you're considering." Chen Yanshi felt there was definitely a chance for things to turn around.

Among all the people in the eastern part of Hanzhong, Gao Yuliang was the most honest and the easiest to talk to.