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

Investigate him?

Zhao Lichun!

Hou Liangping felt there was something fishy about it.

If I discover something and tell my father-in-law, Chung Cheng-kuo, wouldn't that be a great achievement?

"Mr. Chen, do you really have solid evidence regarding Zhao Lichun's case?"

He asked questions calmly and patiently, but actually he was incredibly impatient.

This is a very important matter.

Zhou Zheng quietly held his breath.

He secretly thought to himself that today's conversation was likely to lead to something big.

While ordinary retired cadres might at most complain about past workplace grievances, Chen Yanshi actually spent years collecting evidence of problems involving the former provincial party secretary.

This is no longer just a simple matter of disapproval; it's a genuine, unwavering commitment to fight to the bitter end.

They're really brave.

Chen Yanshi's fingertips caressed the teacup, his expression open and honest, without the slightest attempt to conceal anything.

"Ryoping, as for evidence, I can't produce any right now. I don't have any written or irrefutable evidence at the moment."

Hou Liangping was a little disappointed. "Oh, Mr. Chen, I thought you had evidence."

It was all for nothing.

Chen Yanshi smiled and said, "Liangping, I, Chen Yanshi, have spent my whole life in the political and legal field. I have worked in the public security, procuratorate, and judicial departments."

I'm never wrong when it comes to judging people and things.

Zhao Lichun, deep down, harbors a sense of entitlement and self-interest. He rose from the grassroots to become the top leader of the provincial party committee, enjoying smooth sailing and constant manipulation; he can't be clean.

Hou Liangping frowned slightly and pressed on, "Old Chen, after all these years of persistently collecting clues, haven't you really uncovered anything substantial?"

In his view, it is impossible to achieve nothing by persisting in deep cultivation for several years.

Chen Yanshi shook his head, somewhat helplessly, "No."

Zhao Lichun is too cunning. He is meticulous, shrewd, and never leaves any obvious clues in his actions.

While in power, he paved the way and set up defenses at every turn, transferring all risks to others and standing cleanly in the spotlight.

But I, Chen Yanshi, have always believed in one principle: no matter how cunning a fox is, it can't hide its tail.

Anyone who has done something wrong or violated regulations will eventually be exposed.

True gold fears no fire; good and evil will eventually be judged.

Chen Yanshi believes that Zhao Lichun is a typical master of shifting blame.

As for Li Dakang's skill in shifting blame, he learned it entirely from Zhao Lichun.

Wang Fuzhen sighed and couldn't help but speak up, "If you ask me, Zhao Lichun's problems aren't entirely without warning."

One sentence instantly piqued Hou Liangping's interest.

As expected of Old Wang, he's got some skills.

The source of Chen Yanshi's lifelong obsession with Zhao Lichun is finally about to surface.

So exciting!

Wang Fuzhen slowly recounted that decades-old story: "Little Monkey, Little Zhou, back then Old Chen and Zhao Lichun were working together as colleagues. Conditions were tough back then; it seems like there wasn't a single air conditioner in the entire municipal party committee compound."

During the sweltering summer heat, all staff members remained at their posts, working in the high temperatures and going to the grassroots level without complaining about hardship or fatigue.

Zhao Lichun, however, was afraid of the heat and hardship, so he secretly hid in a high-end hotel in the city and booked a room with air conditioning to work and rest.

Upon hearing the news, Old Chen became furious and rushed to the hotel, where he publicly called Zhao Lichun out of his room.

In front of a group of staff members, he was severely criticized for his privileged mentality and special work style, and was forced to publicly apologize, admit his mistakes, and correct them at a democratic life meeting.

Bringing up the old story again still allows people to feel Chen Yanshi's decisive and efficient actions back then.

Zhou Zheng stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

"Just because of the air conditioning?"

It's truly surprising that what seems like a trivial matter today could become the root of the feud between Chen Yanshi and Zhao Lichun.

From this perspective, Old Stone's nickname is definitely not undeserved; he truly is ruthless and unapproachable.

Chen Yanshi put down his teacup, his expression serious. "Don't underestimate this little thing. It's not about whether or not to use air conditioning."

In those days of scarcity and unity between cadres and the masses, ordinary people toiled in the fields, while grassroots cadres worked tirelessly under the scorching sun.

Instead of showing compassion for the masses and his subordinates, Zhao Lichun took the lead in seeking special privileges and enjoying special treatment. This is a typical example of being detached from the masses.

Good social customs often start with small things; once the idea of ​​indulging in pleasure takes root, it will only become more and more unrestrained.

Hou Liangping nodded slowly, finally understanding the whole story of the feud between Chen Yanshi and Zhao Lichun. "Old Chen explained it so well."

I remember back then, the Chen family lived in a nice apartment complex near Han University. When I went back to Jingzhou, I often went to their house for a meal.

Hou Liangping changed the subject at the right time, actually wanting to know why Chen Yanshi had given up his perfectly good department-level housing reform property and moved into a nursing home instead.

Chen Hai complained a lot, because Chen Yanshi moved into a nursing home, and some people said that Chen Hai was unfilial and did not support the elderly.

Wang Fuzhen said with a wry smile, "The little monkey was sold long ago."

You all know Old Chen's personality; he's been clean-cut, clear-headed, and carefree his whole life.

He feared that the house would become a burden on his children and grandchildren in the future, and that his children would become lazy by relying on their parents' legacy.

We two old folks have dedicated our lives to public service, and even in our old age, we don't want to take advantage of the public in the slightest.

He has only his retirement pension, lives in a privately-funded nursing home, eats simple food, lives a frugal life, and is content.

Actually, Wang Fuzhen was reluctant to sell at the time.

However, Chen Yanshi persisted repeatedly, and he could not persuade him otherwise.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zheng felt that things might not be so simple. "Old Chen, with your retirement benefits as a department-level official, you could easily apply to stay at the Handong Provincial Retired Cadres Sanatorium. It is said that your food and lodging are completely free and the benefits are excellent."

There are caregivers available 24 hours a day.

Why don't you stay over there?

Something's not right, not at all. Something's definitely fishy.

When Chen Hai was in the nursing home, Zhou Zheng wouldn't have dared to ask him even if he had a hundred times the courage.

Now that we've come this far, Zhou Zheng would like to take this opportunity to unravel the mystery.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yanshi laughed heartily, "Little Zhou, at first many people didn't understand, and they asked me about it too."

If I want to go, I can make a call now and move in the same day.

Last year, Gao Yuliang even came to me specifically to persuade me to move to a nursing home to live out my retirement years.

Secretary Yuliang is truly a good person, with good intentions. The treatment is indeed excellent, with all meals and accommodation provided, and dedicated staff to take care of him, making things worry-free and effortless.

But I refused outright.

Hou Liangping was puzzled. "Old Chen, why aren't you going?"

Chen Yanshi glanced at Hou Liangping and thought that a son-in-law is still a son-in-law.

Although he has the backing of the Chung family, his skill level is still not up to par.

"The public's high-quality resources are limited and should be reserved for retired cadres who are in poor health, have no one to take care of them, and are truly in need."

I, Chen Yanshi, am in good health, have a pension, can take care of myself, and won't cause any trouble. There's no need for me to take up public resources.

If Lao Wang and I don't stay there, we can save two beds.

Don't you agree?

Hou Liangping exclaimed with heartfelt admiration, "We younger generations can only look up to Mr. Chen with admiration for his vision and character."