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

Li Shundong had no intention of giving up and still wanted to persuade Chen Yanshi, "Old Chen, if we make an exception for Wang Wenge today, countless people will follow suit tomorrow."

When problems arise, they don't seek legal recourse, they only seek connections.

If the rules are not followed and personal relationships are prioritized over public trust in the judiciary, does Handong still have any credibility?

I find it terrifying.

The consequences will be endless.

The reasoning is actually straightforward and insightful, hitting the nail on the head and exposing the huge hidden dangers behind the plea for leniency.

Li Shundong said all this only because Chen Yanshi was his second grandfather Ershunzi's comrade-in-arms.

Otherwise, why would they say so much nonsense?

Chen Yanshi's face flushed slightly from the rebuttal, but he still refused to back down. "Li Shundong, that depends on the person and the situation!"

Wang Wenge's family was destitute, with elderly parents and young children to support. The whole family depended on him for survival.

If he's really sentenced, a perfectly good family will be ruined. Wouldn't that break the hearts of the people?

They were fixated on human compassion and ignored the bottom line of the system.

Li Shundong argued forcefully, "Old Chen, everyone is equal before the law. If the poor and weak are given special treatment outside the law, then the law is no longer an ironclad rule, but clay that can be molded at will."

If you plead for him today, his relatives will plead for him tomorrow, and his neighbors will plead for him the day after tomorrow, how can this law stand?

The dignity of a system lies precisely in treating everyone equally, without bias based on wealth or kinship.

The people's disillusionment is never caused by handling cases according to the law, but by violating regulations in their rights protection efforts.

Li Shundong has taken the right path, picked up his profession, and is truly adept at it.

Qi Tongwei felt he had to say something: "Truly caring for the people means guiding them to protect their rights in accordance with the law and regulations, rather than condoning excessive disturbances and violent rights protection."

Wang Wenge's family may deserve sympathy, but Wang Wenge himself absolutely does not deserve to be tolerated.

Compassion is human nature, but law enforcement is the bottom line; the two should not be confused.

Chen Yanshi fell silent, his lips twitching slightly. "Executive Qi, don't you have any sense of human compassion?"

Wang Wenge is not just Wang Wenge.

He is still a son to a father, and a father to a child.

Li Shundong pressed his advantage, "Old Chen, if you truly care about the people, I thank you!"

But it is precisely because we care about the people that we must uphold the bottom line of the law.

You feel sorry for Wang Wenge's family, but if everyone learns from his violent rights protection, then the homes of many more innocent people will be destroyed by violence.

The law is not just cold, hard words; it is the last line of defense protecting all ordinary people.

Today you've broken down this barrier for him, but tomorrow many more will be kept outside.

If someone is released privately out of pity for his family's circumstances, this is not advocating for the people, but rather bending the law for personal gain.

Every sentence was sharp and reasonable, without a single extreme word, yet every word hit the nail on the head.

Chen Yanshi was completely speechless. He opened his mouth, but couldn't find a reason to refute it.

He has lived most of his life, and others have always been the ones who flattered and respected him.

Even back then, Zhao Lichun apologized to him in person for using air conditioning.

Today, Er Shunzi's juniors dissected and refuted him in front of Qi Tongwei, causing him to lose face completely.

His face flushed red and then turned pale; he was so embarrassed he wanted to disappear into thin air.

It's a pity I don't know how!

The office fell into a deathly silence; you could hear a pin drop.

Qi Tongwei added, "Mr. Chen, please forgive me for not being able to bend the law for personal gain."

Judicial independence is a rigid system and the foundation of the entire provincial political and legal system.

As the executive vice governor, I have no right to interfere with the independent handling of cases by public security and judicial units.

If you have any objections, please contact the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau.

The case of Wang Wenge is currently being handled entirely by the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, and all case files, evidence, and details of the case are with the Municipal Bureau.

In order to get rid of Chen Yanshi, Qi Tongwei directly offered two options.

The purpose was to get rid of Chen Yanshi as soon as possible.

First, have him go to the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau to find Zhao Donglai, inquire about the case in accordance with regulations, and apply for leniency.

Second, find Chen Shan of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province.

His words were watertight and clearly separated public and private matters, directly extinguishing Chen Yanshi's hopes.

On his way back to the nursing home on his electric scooter, Chen Yanshi muttered to himself, feeling a little unconvinced.

Fortunately, I never gave up back then.

If I agree to let Chen Yang and Qi Tongwei get together, it would be like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung.

Looking at it today, it's clear that Qi Tongwei, despite his high position, is completely ignorant of human relationships and shows no regard for past favors.

I returned to the Laifu Nursing Home courtyard in a gloomy mood.

Chen Yanshi sat on the sofa as soon as he entered the room, remaining silent for a long time.

the other side.

Handong Provincial Government.

Qi Tongwei's office.

Li Shundong and Qi Tongwei exchanged a glance and burst out laughing at the same time.

Qi Tongwei picked up his teacup and sighed softly, "Chen Yanshi could never sit still his whole life. It's a good thing that he cared about the people, but he always tried to break through the rules and regulations by relying on personal connections. In the end, it was inevitable that he would run into obstacles everywhere."

Li Shundong nodded in agreement, seeing things clearly. "Old Chen's heart is indeed pure, but he can't distinguish between human feelings and legal principles. He always thinks he can do whatever he wants just because of his seniority."

Anyway, I don't understand it at all.

I wonder what my second grandfather, Ershunzi, would think if he were alive and saw his comrade-in-arms, Lao Shitou, in this state.

God knows!

Laifu Nursing Home.

The small courtyard where Chen Yanshi lives.

A gentle breeze blew, causing the branches and leaves in the yard to sway softly.

Chen Yanshi sat on the sofa, exuding an air of frustration.

Today, the delegation from the provincial government was publicly refuted by Li Shundong and refused by Qi Tongwei in accordance with regulations. The face they had built up over half a lifetime was almost completely ruined.

Even the gatekeepers at the provincial government are condescending and look down on people.

Wang Fuzhen brought over a glass of warm water and gently placed it on the table.

Looking at her husband's frustrated expression, she already knew pretty much what would happen.

"Met a wall? Qi Tongwei hasn't given an answer?"

Chen Yanshi looked up, let out a long sigh, and said helplessly, "Old Wang, not only did Qi Tongwei not give in, but Li Shundong also hit the nail on the head with every word, showing no mercy whatsoever."

Young people these days are so rigid in their adherence to rules and so meticulous in their legal arguments that they're just playing mind games.

How can they have no respect for the elderly at all?

A lifetime of illustrious reputation was defeated by cold, hard rules.

Wang Fuzhen asked softly and calmly, "Old Chen, what are you planning to do now?"

Are we really just going to stand by and watch Wang Wenge go to jail? What about his entire family?

These words touched the softest spot in Chen Yanshi's heart.

He remained silent for a long time, his fingertips gently stroking the armrest of the sofa. "There's no other way. After going around in circles, there's only one path left: to find Zhao Donglai."

Wang Fuzhen frowned slightly, her face full of confusion. "Old Chen, tell me the truth, you're the most stubborn and proud person in your life, you'd rather be rejected than bow your head. Why did you suddenly decide to ask for help today? What are you after?"

Chen Yanshi raised his eyes, his gaze clear, believing he had long-term considerations in mind. "Old Wang, I'm not doing this for myself, but for Chen Shan, for the descendants of our Chen family."

In this sense, it is altruism.

"For Chen Shan? What does Chen Shan have to do with Wang Wenge?" Wang Fuzhen was a little confused. "Old Chen, back then you forcibly separated Chen Yang and Qi Tongwei, and you also said it was for our daughter Chen Yang. You always have a reason for everything you do."