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

Hou Liangping, with a blade of grass dangling from his mouth and a crooked smile, stared at Tian Guofu.

"Secretary Tian, ​​do you have the necessary paperwork?"

These words were spoken casually, but everyone around heard them clearly.

Standing behind Hou Liangping, Chen Qunfang glanced at the people from the provincial department, her heart pounding.

Lin Huahua felt that today's operation would definitely not go smoothly.

I was too careless with Director Hou.

They're definitely going to suffer a setback.

Tian Guofu raised an eyebrow, slowly pulled an A4 sheet of paper from his briefcase, and waved it. "Hou Liangping, of course I have the paperwork. It was approved by the Z Commission for Discipline Inspection. Why don't you call your father-in-law and ask if it's true?"

You little punk, look at your character.

If it weren't for Zhong Zhengguo's sake, Hou Liangping wouldn't even have had a chance to speak to Tian Guofu.

When the paper was revealed, Hou Liangping felt a chill run down his spine.

How could he have the necessary paperwork?

When did my father-in-law, Chung Cheng-kuo, become so efficient?

Gao Mingyuan leaned over for a peek, then nodded. "Secretary Tian, ​​it looks genuine, it's definitely real."

Tian Guofu remained unfazed. "I, Tian Guofu, am the most honest; I would never forge anything. Gao Mingyuan, where are the provincial party committee's paperwork?"

Gao Mingyuan smiled, took out a few sheets of paper, and moved even more calmly than Tian Guofu.

"The latest resolution from the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee is still fresh in our minds. Secretary Tian, ​​don't you know?"

He said it on purpose to annoy Tian Guofu.

Because Tian Guofu did not make a statement above.

Tian Guofu's face stiffened. "Comrade Mingyuan, I will cooperate with the Z Discipline Inspection Commission to arrest Chen Shan."

"There are so many things to do, I simply don't have time to attend the meeting, so I've taken leave."

Hou Liangping's heart skipped a beat.

broken.

These two have brought real documents, what am I supposed to do?

so awkward!

I never expected this to happen.

Gao Mingyuan turned his head and looked at Hou Liangping with the same scrutiny he would give a monkey that had wandered into a pack of tigers.

"Director Hou, where are your paperwork?"

Hou Liangping moved the foxtail grass from the left corner of his mouth to the right, trying to make himself look confident.

"Secretary Tian, ​​Director Gao, I called Director Qin Siyuan, and Director Qin did indeed send a fax."

Tian Guofu originally wanted to disgust Hou Liangping, his son-in-law.

Upon hearing Qin Siyuan's name, they decided against it.

Qin Siyuan.

These three words were like a thorn, piercing Tian Guofu's temple.

Qin Siyuan is not an outsider; he is his wife Qin Xueru's cousin.

What can his brother-in-law say about the paperwork he handled?

We can't undermine our own people.

Gao Mingyuan ignored Tian Guofu's reaction and asked another question.

"Where's the fax?"

Hou Liangping's face twitched. "I didn't bring it. I left it with Inspector Ji."

Gao Mingyuan's smile deepened.

That kind of laughter wasn't mocking; it was the kind of laughter a hunter gives when watching its prey walk into a trap.

"Director Hou, investigations must be conducted rigorously. You are not qualified to arrest Chen Shan without proper procedures."

Tian Guofu remained silent, deep in thought.

Qin Siyuan stepped forward, and his brother-in-law deserves a share of the credit.

If things continue like this and we can't separate them, we might as well muddy the waters.

"Hou Liangping, call Director Qin right away. If Director Qin says you have the necessary paperwork, then you've followed the proper procedures."

"Okay, thank you, Secretary Tian." Hou Liangping cursed inwardly, but still took out his phone and dialed Qin Siyuan's number.

beep...beep...beep...

No one heard.

Type it again.

Still no one answered.

No one answered the office phone or mobile phone.

Hou Liangping's forehead began to sweat.

Gao Mingyuan crossed his arms and leaned against the marble pillar by the door, his voice neither loud nor soft.

"Director Hou, is he a fake? He's just making a mountain out of a molehill. I've heard people say there's a director surnamed Hou, oh no, I should say a section chief surnamed Hou. In the past, if he wanted to arrest someone, he could do it without any paperwork. Sometimes, he'd even get the paperwork done later."

It's perfectly reasonable to take this opportunity to disgust Hou Liangping, isn't it?

If there's another company, wouldn't that mean they'd take away 33.33% of the credit?

The idea was to kick Hou Liangping out.

"This time I really have the paperwork," Hou Liangping said through gritted teeth.

Lin Huahua suddenly stepped out from behind Hou Liangping, looking a little anxious. "It's true, Director Gao, Secretary Tian, ​​I saw it with my own eyes."

Tian Guofu ignored Lin Huahua's words and looked at Hou Liangping.

"Call the quarterly inspector."

That's all the help I can offer.

It really is thanks to feeding the monkeys.

Hou Liangping found Ji Changming's number and dialed it.

Still no one answered.

Hou Liangping refused to believe it and attacked again.

Still no one answered.

In a short time.

It was eerily quiet.

Unbeknownst to them, Ji Changming was in the car at that moment, leaning back in the back seat, resting with his eyes closed.

There are so many things to do every day. Retiring peacefully is just too damn difficult.

Ten minutes ago.

Ji Changming called Secretary Bai.

"Director Bai, I need to report to Secretary Sha."

Secretary Bai said calmly, "Inspector Ji, Secretary Sha is at the Provincial Public Security Bureau."

"Okay, thank you, Director Bai." Ji Changming immediately instructed the driver, "To the Provincial Public Security Bureau."

Ji Changming had developed a habit of always muting his phone before reporting to his superiors.

My main concern is that I might forget to turn the phone to silent mode when I meet my boss.

Wouldn't it be incredibly awkward if my phone rang during the conversation?

Hou Liangping tried calling several times, but he couldn't get in touch with anyone.

His face looked like he had been slapped.

Gao Mingyuan stopped talking; the meaning in his eyes was already very clear.

Without proper permits, Hou Liangping, you have no right to stand here.

Hou Liangping was unconvinced and took a step forward.

That's it.

Gao Mingyuan moved his hand.

A gun appeared in his hand at some point, its muzzle pointing upwards.

But everyone could see that the gun could turn at any moment.

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

Chen Qunfang dared not move.

As expected of Gao Mingyuan from the Provincial Public Security Bureau, he's incredibly ruthless.

Lin Huahua gasped and instinctively took a half-step back.

Hou Liangping also stopped, remaining motionless.

He looked at the gun in Gao Mingyuan's hand, his expression changing repeatedly.

In the end, he became someone who was unwilling to accept defeat but also helpless.

Gao Mingyuan didn't speak, but his meaning was already very clear.

Do you dare to take another step forward?

The anti-corruption bureau staff could only stand outside the door.

Hou Liangping put the foxtail grass back in his mouth and looked up at the starry sky.

I'm not convinced.

But what's the use of being unconvinced?

They have the necessary permits, guns, and manpower.

What about yourself?

An unreachable phone call, a missing quarterly inspector, and unhelpful subordinates.

Anyway, I'm fine.

Gao Mingyuan holstered his gun and nodded to Tian Guofu.

A group from the Provincial Public Security Department and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection entered the Shanshui Manor.

The provincial department had already resolved the security and monitoring issues for the Shanshui Group half an hour earlier.

Gao Mingyuan turned around and glanced at Hou Liangping.

That glance held no mockery, no smugness, only a calm indifference, as if looking at an insignificant person.

Hou Liangping told the others to go back to the car and wait.

Only Hou Liangping, Chen Qunfang, and Lin Huahua remained.

Chen Qunfang breathed a sigh of relief. "Director Hou, are we just going to let it go like this?"

Chen Qunfang was actually unwilling to accept this.

Hou Liangping didn't answer. He spat the foxtail grass on the ground and crushed it with his foot.