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

Pei Yihong spoke very little and went straight to the point.

"This morning, I received a whistleblower letter." Qi Tongwei paused, carefully choosing his words, "an anonymous whistleblower letter."

"Tongwei, it's just an anonymous tip. I reckon Tian Guofu from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection is probably receiving a whole sack of them every day." Pei Yihong's voice rose a little.

"The person who reported this is Chen Shan, the director of the Public Security Bureau," Qi Tongwei said directly, revealing the name.

The sound of turning pages stopped.

Silence fell on both ends of the phone.

A few seconds passed.

Pei Yihong spoke up, "Tongwei, what did the letter say?"

"It says Chen Shan went to Shanshui Manor late at night, which involves a power-money transaction. There's no evidence in the letter." Qi Tongwei gave a brief account of the situation.

Pei Yihong coughed. "Tongwei, what do you plan to do?"

Qi Tongwei gripped the microphone tightly. "Dad, Chen Shan in this position has never really listened to anyone."

If what's written in this letter is true, and if he really has problems, taking him down sooner rather than later would be good for the overall situation in Handong and for everyone involved.

"Nonsense." Pei Yihong was a little angry.

Qi Tongwei moved the microphone a little further away, then put it back to his ear.

"Tongwei, Chen Shan is the Director of the Provincial Public Security Department." Pei Yihong said, emphasizing each word. "He's not from another department, so you can't just investigate him whenever you want. You need evidence."

Qi Tongwei sat down, leaning back in his office chair. "This letter is the clue; follow it..."

Thinking back to my past life, I felt like I was trapped in a quagmire, unable to make up my mind and very conflicted.

"A clue? An anonymous tip-off is considered a clue? The head of the Public Security Bureau isn't someone you can just investigate arbitrarily. Chen Shan is a capable man." Pei Yihong interrupted him, "You're going to take this to the provincial party committee meeting? Go to the disciplinary committee to file a case? Is this your first day as an official?"

"No, Dad, that's why I'm asking for your opinion." Qi Tongwei understood why Governor Liu and Gao Yuliang were in a difficult position.

"Perhaps the whistleblower letter is already on the desks of all the vice-ministerial level officials in Handong Province." Pei Yihong slowed his speech. "Don't forget, Chen Shan is still Minister Hao's man."

Minister Hao.

Investigating and taking action against Chen Shan without any reason is tantamount to slapping Minister Hao in the face.

Without irrefutable evidence, who would dare to risk this trouble?

Qi Tongwei's mind was racing.

Minister Hao.

Since they're Minister Hao's people, why not just pass the buck and let Minister Hao have a headache?

"Dad, shall I ask Minister Hao for his opinion?" Qi Tongwei asked tentatively. "Report the situation of the letter to Minister Hao and see his attitude. If he protects Chen Shan, we'll suppress the letter. If he says he'll investigate it thoroughly, we'll take action."

A laugh came from the other end of the phone.

It wasn't a happy laugh.

It's out of helplessness.

"Tongwei, how old are you to say such things?" Pei Yihong picked up his teacup, and the sound of him drinking water could be heard.

Then came the crisp clinking sound of teacups on the table.

Qi Tongwei thought of his previous life, when he was probably chased by monkeys around this time and died at Lone Eagle Ridge.

How to handle Chen Shan's situation is indeed a difficult problem.

"Dad, what's your opinion?"

"It's just an anonymous report. What are you going to tell Minister Hao?" Pei Yihong retorted. "You're going to tell him, 'Minister Hao, someone wrote a letter reporting Chen Shan. Should you investigate him?' Are you reporting to him or trying to force his hand?"

Qi Tongwei nodded. "Dad, your words are more valuable than ten years of study."

"Stop flattering him. Minister Hao will only think that you, Qi Tongwei, are making trouble out of nothing, spreading rumors, and targeting his soldiers. In the end, Chen Shan will be fine, but you'll be the one who offends people first," Pei Yihong bluntly stated.

"So we're just going to ignore this letter?" Qi Tongwei was unwilling to give up.

With Chen Shan blocking the way, many things couldn't be moved.

In any case, the position of head of the Public Security Bureau cannot be in the hands of the Sha family gang.

"Tongwei, Chen Shan can't be investigated casually." Pei Yihong lowered his voice. "He's a department-level cadre. Without the decision of the Handong Provincial Party Committee, no one can directly investigate him."

Qi Tongwei understood half of the sentence.

We can't investigate him directly.

That means it can be checked indirectly.

"Dad, you mean...?"

Pei Yihong tapped the table lightly on the other end of the line, directly offering the answer: "The Public Security Bureau can investigate."

Qi Tongwei was taken aback. "Investigate the Public Security Bureau? Chen Shan is the director; investigating the Public Security Bureau is essentially investigating him, isn't it?"

"Wrong," Pei Yihong immediately corrected. "It's the provincial government investigating the Public Security Bureau, not you, Qi Tongwei, investigating the Public Security Bureau."

Qi Tongwei understood. "Dad, that's a good idea. I'll go discuss it with Governor Liu. Let's find a pretext and start with the Public Security Bureau."

Pei Yihong's guidance was truly spot on.

Shanshui Manor.

Since the letter mentioned this place.

Does Shanshui Manor involve any public security issues?

Are there any fire hazards?

Does the Public Security Bureau conduct routine inspections?

All in all.

Qi Tongwei's eyes lit up.

Investigating Chen Shan won't work.

However, the provincial government can investigate the Public Security Bureau.

Qi Tongwei straightened his back.

The confusion has been unearthed.

"Dad, thank you, I know what to do."

"Take it easy, don't rush," Pei Yihong concluded. "Nothing can go wrong procedurally. Don't give anyone a handle to use against you."

Qi Tongwei echoed, "Understood, don't worry."

"Hang up, be good to my daughter." Pei Yihong didn't forget to care about his little darling.

The phone hangs up.

Qi Tongwei re-examined the anonymous whistleblower letter.

the other side.

Laifu Nursing Home.

Zheng Xipo was unsure of himself.

Chen Yanshi remained silent, which was a bit intimidating.

"Mr. Chen, I've sent people to investigate in other places as well, but there's still no news," Zheng Xipo added. "What do you think? Should we continue the investigation?"

Chen Yanshi stood up and then sat down again.

Sighing, "No news is good news."

Zheng Xipo was taken aback. "Mr. Chen, what do you mean?"

Chen Yanshi nodded. "Shanshui Manor?"

The car may have gone in, but the people may not have gone in.

Even if someone goes in, things may not be done.

Continue to have people keep an eye on things, and let me know immediately if there's any news.

Zheng Xipo nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Elder Chen."

Chen Yanshi quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Xipo."

Hou Liangping came to see me today. He gave me an idea regarding Wang Wenge's matter, which I think is feasible.

Zheng Xipo's eyes lit up. "Director Hou? What did he say?"

If Wang Wenge can get out, things will be much easier; we'll have a good assistant.

Chen Yanshi closed his eyes, then opened them again. "His method is to use illness as an excuse to bail Wang Wenge out."

Zheng Xipo was very excited and suddenly stood up, knocking over the empty water bucket next to him.

The bucket rolled twice on the ground, making a clanging sound.

Zheng Xipo completely ignored the bucket of water and grabbed Chen Yanshi's arm with both hands. "Old Chen, are you serious? Wang Wenge can get out?"

Wang Wenge was Zheng Xipo's capable assistant.

As long as he is locked up inside, his strength will be diminished, making it difficult to deal with the new strong winds.

Chen Yanshi rolled his eyes at Zheng Xipo. "Xipo, what's all the excitement about? Help me lift the bucket. This was bought for me by Xiao Jinzi."