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

Chen Shan was very unhappy because he felt that his father, Chen Yanshi, had been criticized by his father-in-law.

Chen Shan scratched his head. "Dad, what do we do now?"

I'm about to be promoted to vice governor.

Liang Qunfeng glanced at him sideways and said, "Chen Shan, calm down and don't be impulsive."

I have already spoken to Wei Huachen and asked him to take full responsibility and shoulder everything by himself.

You will not be implicated in the slightest.

Even if Qi Tongwei insists on opposing, Gao Yuliang will protect you.

Gao Yuliang's success today is all thanks to my personal promotion.

Without me, he'd at most become the dean of the law school, or at most the vice president of Han University.

Chen Shan looked grateful and said respectfully, "Dad, thank you."

Alas!

There's hope now.

It's true what they say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Liang Qunfeng softened his tone and instructed, "Chen Shan, Lulu is my only daughter. Treat her well from now on and don't let her down."

The couple had been separated for many years, and Liang Lu felt ashamed and never dared to tell her father, Liang Qunfeng.

Chen Shan was even less likely to say that.

Chen Shan nodded solemnly and said with conviction, "Dad, don't worry, I will never let Lulu down."

At this time.

The phone rang.

Chen Shan glanced down at the number and quickly answered it.

Without him.

Because the last four digits of the phone number are 6999.

"Hello, this is Chen Shan."

On the other end of the phone, Dong Jianming's voice was serious, "Director Chen, this is Dong Jianming, Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee. Secretary Sha Ruijin wants to speak with you."

Chen Shan's pupils brightened slightly, and a surge of joy filled his heart.

The provincial party secretary personally called, which is definitely a good thing.

In his eyes, his promotion to vice governor was a foregone conclusion.

So what if Liang Lu was reported? As long as he gets promoted to vice-provincial level, all he can hope for is his wife's death.

"Secretary-General Dong, thank you."

Without wasting any words, Dong Jianming handed the phone directly to Sha Ruijin.

It can be used hands-free and also records audio.

Sha Ruijin's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion. "Director Chen, I have two questions for you."

Because so many provincial party committee members are watching.

Chen Shan straightened his back instinctively and said respectfully, "Secretary Sha, please ask."

"Director Chen, which police station in Handong Province has the most difficult conditions?"

Without hesitation, Chen Shan answered, "Guyingling Police Station."

In his memory, it was the worst place in all of Handong.

If Liang Lu hadn't intervened back then, Cheng Du wouldn't have been thrown into that harsh, desolate place.

Narrow-minded and deeply ingrained.

Sha Ruijin continued, "Which island simultaneously hosts border patrol soldiers, police officers, and firefighters?"

After that question was asked, there was an instant silence on the other end of the phone.

Chen Shan hesitated, then stammered, "Secretary Sha... I don't know about that for now."

Please wait a moment while I check the information on my phone.

Sha Ruijin's face darkened. "Director Chen, study hard and make progress every day."

I have a meeting to attend, so I'll hang up now.

The call has ended.

The meeting room was completely silent.

Sha Ruijin plopped back into his seat, his back slumping instantly.

My heart is ice-cold, ice-cold.

We're doomed.

The head of the provincial public security bureau is so ignorant of these local conditions.

They can't even distinguish between the most difficult grassroots police stations.

What makes someone like this qualified to be promoted to vice governor?

In the future, I will be in charge of public security, justice, and petitions, and will also need to liaise with the provincial procuratorate, court, and armed police force.

With this foundation, they simply cannot shoulder heavy responsibilities.

Li Dakang silently took out his phone and swiped quickly with his fingertips.

He opened the search software and quickly searched.

A moment later, he put down his phone and sighed.

"Baidu (the Chinese search engine) doesn't provide an accurate answer."

Li Dakang turned to Qi Tongwei and said, "Executive Qi, you really are someone who learns until you die. Why don't you reveal the answer?"

Qi Tongwei's gaze was calm as he solemnly said, "Comrades, the most remote police station in our Handong is the Xuanwu Police Station in Haiyuan County, Lüzhou City."

Established in 1992.

Police officers, firefighters, and border patrol soldiers are permanently stationed on the island.

The answer was announced, and the Standing Committee members were filled with sighs of dismay.

Liu Changsheng nodded. "Executive Qi has a thorough understanding and has shared his knowledge with all of us."

Chen Shan doesn't even have a clear grasp of such basic common sense; he's simply not up to the task of being a vice-governor in the political and legal field.

First, state your own opinion.

The next step was to call on Sha Ruijin: "Comrade Ruijin, it's your turn to express your opinion. Do you support or oppose Chen Shan's appointment as Vice Governor of Handong Province?"

All eyes in the room turned to Sha Ruijin.

The pressure was immense, making it hard for him to breathe.

Sha Ruijin sighed. "I object."

Those three simple words completely shattered Chen Shan's hopes for promotion.

Before the others had finished voting, Sha Ruijin cast the crucial vote.

Ironically, the final straw that broke the camel's back came from Sha Ruijin.

He personally rejected the person he wanted to protect.

Sha Ruijin leaned back in his chair, remaining silent.

I feel a tightness in my chest, a bitter feeling I can't express.

If I had known this would happen, and had spoken with Tian Guofu, the proposal would not have been rejected.

After thinking about it, I realized that I am now the top official in the province, and it would be a serious dereliction of duty for someone like Chen Shan to serve as the vice governor.

No, it may not be a bad thing.

The only question is how to face Chen Yanshi and Wang Fuzhen.

This is difficult!

Qi Tongwei looked around at everyone and said, "Secretary Sha said before that conducting research is very necessary."

I suggest we go to Xuanwu Island tomorrow.

All members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee went to the island to extend their greetings and appreciation to the soldiers, firefighters, and grassroots police officers stationed there.

No one in the room objected.

Nobody wants to get into trouble again at this critical juncture.

Besides, we should go.

Sha Ruijin downed his glass of water in one gulp. "I agree. It's getting late, and we're going to the island tomorrow. Everyone's tired."

I propose that today's meeting be adjourned.

Liu Changsheng chimed in, "Yes, I agree. Meeting adjourned."

The chair scraped against the ground, making a series of noises.

The members of the Standing Committee got up and left one after another.

Sha Ruijin walked quickly and didn't exchange pleasantries with anyone.

He walked straight out of the conference room and returned to his office.

boom!

The heavy solid wood door was slammed shut.

Freezing the system was a mistake; nothing was accomplished, and all I did was feel frustrated.

They really brought this on themselves; they only got what they deserved.

I sat alone at my desk.

The semblance of dignity that was forcibly maintained during the meeting has long since vanished.

She raised her hand and tugged at her collar, feeling a tightness in her chest.

wrong.

I was completely wrong from beginning to end during today's Standing Committee meeting.

There were no excuses, no pretexts.

The top leader of Handong Province was repeatedly humiliated and bullied by the other members of the Standing Committee.

It's better to be criticized proactively than to be passively criticized.

Dial that number with the letter A, which is rarely dialed proactively.

A deep, authoritative, and slightly hoarse male voice came from the other end.

He exudes a powerful aura and carries the imposing presence of someone in a superior position.

Sha Ruijin suppressed the bitterness in his throat, "Dad, it was rejected."

It exudes a strong sense of powerlessness.

On the other end of the phone, Gu Chenggong's tone suddenly rose, "What? It was rejected?"

Sha Ruijin pressed his fingertips to his brow. "The proposal I put forward today to freeze the cadre positions was rejected by the Standing Committee members."

Gu Chenggong was silent for a moment, then launched into a tirade, "Ruijin, you're in a very passive position right now."

You are the top official of Handong Province, a powerful regional governor.

How did I end up like this?

He was being led by the nose by Qi Tongwei.

Let me ask you.

"Little Jin, are you the provincial champion, or is Qi Tongwei the provincial champion?"

The questions were direct and uncompromising.