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

Gao Yuliang originally intended to criticize Xiao He, but then thought better of it.

In this day and age, only people like Chen Shan can thrive.

Sigh, there's nothing I can do.

Chen Shan is willing to risk everything for his future.

Qi Tongwei shook his head slightly and did not reply.

Chen Shan's career, which he gained by relying on others and abandoning his dignity, was ultimately nothing but fleeting smoke. Chen Shan's present situation is a microcosm of his past life and a pitfall that he must never fall into in this life.

Fortunately, I've already passed that stage.

In this life, I will live with dignity and integrity.

The car continued moving forward, and the street scenes outside the window rushed past.

The waters of Handong were deeper than he had anticipated, and Chen Shan, this unexpected pawn, added even more uncertainty to the situation.

A lesson from the past, a teacher of the future.

The chess game in Handong is becoming more and more interesting.

The show is about to begin!

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Handong Provincial Procuratorate.

The prosecutor's office.

Ji Changming sat upright behind his desk, tapping the surface lightly with his fingertips, his gaze fixed on Lü Liang across from him.

Lü Liang had been holding this grudge for a long time.

In the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate, the person who does the most work is himself, but the director is Chen Hai.

Very dissatisfied.

"I'd like to take a long leave of absence to go to the hospital to have my heart checked. Lately, I've been feeling tightness in my chest and general discomfort."

His words were half true and half false. He was indeed feeling unwell, but more than that, he wanted to use the leave of absence to vent his frustrations.

Although it's said that the earth will keep turning no matter who leaves, the anti-corruption bureau is different. Without Lü Liang, it might really stop turning.

After all, Chen Hai's experience was not that extensive, and many things in the anti-corruption bureau were handled by Lü Liang.

Chen Hai, on the other hand, just reads the newspaper and drinks tea.

A general command, a meeting, a few words, and that's how the day goes by.

Ji Changming looked up and comforted him, "Director Lü, you don't need to ask for leave."

Go for a check-up today, I'll go with you.

Do you think I don't understand your little scheme?

It's perfectly normal to feel resentful and want to climb the ranks, as you feel Chen Hai stole your position as head of the anti-corruption bureau.

A prosecutor who doesn't want to improve is not a good prosecutor.

These two simple sentences struck a nerve with Lüliang.

"Quarterly inspection, how can I possibly improve?"

In terms of ability, I have handled cases for many years and have never made a mistake.

In terms of qualifications, I've been working at the procuratorate for so many years, much longer than Chen Hai.

In terms of age, I am in the prime of my career, and in every way, I am better than Chen Hai.

Why is it that he can be the bureau chief, while Lüliang is destined to be second best forever, always overshadowed by him?

Ji Changming sighed, somewhat helplessly, and rubbed his temples with his fingertips. "Lü Liang, I know you've been wronged."

But some things are truly beyond our control.

The Chen family has a strong foothold in the political and legal system of Handong.

Look at Chen Hai, he always says, "I am a student of Secretary Gao Yuliang, and I am the son of former Chief Prosecutor Chen Yanshi." Do you have these resources?

Without connections or powerful backers, one can only endure it step by step.

It's all about who's healthier and who lives longer.

Heartbroken.

It hurts so much.

This is truly a heartfelt conversation behind closed doors.

Old Ji would never have said such a thing if it weren't behind closed doors.

Lü Liang's shoulders slumped instantly, filled with bitterness, and his voice lowered: "Inspector Ji, I know I have no background."

My dad is a farmer, toiling in the fields from dawn till dusk. Out of our whole family, I'm the only one who went to university. I've gotten to where I am today entirely through my own hard work and perseverance. Without connections or powerful backers, it's truly been a difficult time for me.

Ji Changming was telling the truth; everyone understands that.

I just feel frustrated.

Ji Changming poured tea for Lü Liang and said, "Lü Liang, don't be upset. I've seen and remembered all your efforts over the years."

The procuratorate has already held a meeting to discuss the matter and reported the situation to the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission. You are among the cadres to be promoted in this batch.

It's just waiting for the provincial party committee standing committee to approve it.

I'll first get you the position of Executive Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau; that's all I can do.

As for whether you can advance further in the future, we'll see. If I have the opportunity before I retire, I'll definitely give you a hand.

Upon hearing this, Lü Liang's eyes lit up instantly, and his previous fatigue and grievances vanished.

She immediately stood up, bowed to Ji Changming, and said, "Prosecutor Ji, I don't need to go to the hospital!"

It's just a minor issue, nothing serious.

I'll go back and investigate the case right away. I won't delay anything at the court and I definitely won't cause you any trouble!

Although the position of executive deputy director is not the director, it is still an important stepping stone. As long as you work hard, there will always be opportunities.

Who can blame Chen Hai for having a good father?

Ji Changming nodded, then shook his head. "Don't push yourself. Health is the foundation of everything. If you're not feeling well, you should get checked out."

Ultimately, the anti-corruption bureau's operations still depend on you to lead the charge.

"If we rely on Chen Hai, the team will fall apart sooner or later; I know that."

Lü Liang picked up his teacup, finished the tea, and said, "Ji Jian, I'm really fine. I can go for the check-up another day."

"Oh, and I have something else to tell you. It's all over the place now. Old Chen Yanshi has set up a 'second procuratorate,' and he's taking on cases that our procuratorate won't handle, and jobs that the anti-corruption bureau won't take on, without any attempt to avoid suspicion."

Ji Changming rubbed his throbbing temples, feeling genuinely annoyed. "Lü Liang, do you think I don't know about this?"

What he called a "Second Procuratorate" was actually a group of people banding together. They didn't conduct trials or keep case files; they just led the workers from Dafeng Factory to petition and cause trouble everywhere, complaining to this department and reporting to that department.

How can I manage it?

What excuse can you use to control this?

"Too lenient a control is useless; too harsh a control will only earn you a reputation for bullying the old leader."

The less trouble, the better.

Ji Changming just wanted to retire peacefully and didn't want to care about those things that were optional.

Lü Liang curled his lip and said, "Sigh!"

The Chen family has so many things going on!

Chen Shan became the Director of the Public Security Bureau, riding high on his success, practically wagging his tail in the air.

Chen Yanshi, on the other hand, didn't live in his perfectly good housing reform property. He sold it, donated the money to some charity foundation, and then went around making a fuss, saying that former Party Secretary Zhao Lichun had many problems. He was just making trouble out of nothing.

Ji Changming's face darkened, and his tone instantly became stern as he rebuked, "Lü Liang!"

How can you say such things carelessly?

Who is Zhao Lichun?

He's our old Party Secretary from Handong, with unfathomable influence!

To put it bluntly, the only solid evidence that can be put on the table right now is that he went to a guesthouse to enjoy the air conditioning back then.

These days, who doesn't use air conditioning in the office?

Don't cause trouble for yourself, and don't cause trouble for our procuratorate!

Lü Liang instantly sobered up and nodded hurriedly, "I understand, Inspector Ji. I will never talk nonsense again and will definitely keep my mouth shut."

I got too excited just now and said so many things I shouldn't have. If this gets out, the consequences will be unimaginable.

The Chen family might retaliate against me.

Ji Changming leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh.

exhausted.

resignedly.

The Chen family's influence is deeply entrenched, and Chen Yanshi, Chen Hai, and Chen Shan are all formidable figures.

Zhao Lichun is also the former Party Secretary of Handong, so he can't be touched or moved. Caught in the middle, he's truly in a dilemma, pleasing neither side.

I'm torn!

the other side.

Handong Military Region.

Military region political commissar Zhao Guoqiang and Handong Province governor Liu Changsheng strolled under the shade of trees.