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

Four Nine Cities.

Zhong Xiaoai's home.

Tranquil and elegant.

The interior decoration is simple yet elegant.

Hou Liangping changed out of his uniform and into casual clothes.

She held a bouquet of fresh roses in her hands, the petals glistening with dew.

Without any further introduction, he knelt down on one knee, looking straight ahead.

"Honey, here are some flowers for you. I wish you become more and more beautiful."

"I still want to tonight?"

Zhong Xiaoai leaned lazily against the sofa, her eyes cool and aloof as she looked at the flowers. "Monkey, the flowers are nice, but they've withered."

Don't buy it again.

Where did you get the money?

Hou Liangping looked up and said, "Wife, it's the bonus my company just gave me."

"How much was the bonus? You're something else! You little monkey." Zhong Xiaoai smelled the flowers, a little smug.

Hou Liangping spread his hands and pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket.

Not much.

The bank card was given to Zhong Xiaoai.

I need to spend money, so I'll ask Zhong Xiaoai for it.

"I bought flowers, and this is all I have left. You can have them all, is that okay tonight?"

He was humble and ingratiating, a perfect example of a henpecked husband.

Zhong Xiaoai raised an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Monkey, report this."

The three words "simple" perfectly encapsulate the essence of the rules.

I like this kind of emotional value.

Who made her the apple of everyone's eye?

The monkey is nothing more than a son-in-law who lives with his wife's family.

Upon hearing this, Hou Liangping immediately stood up.

He skillfully pulled open a drawer to the side, revealing a stack of neatly arranged paper documents.

"It's already taken care of. I printed thirty copies. All I need to do is sign and date them."

Planning ahead is Hou Liangping's consistent skill.

It's so troublesome to write it every time.

The company has a printer, so they secretly printed thirty copies.

Zhong Xiaoai glanced at it and shook her head helplessly.

"Ugh, this isn't fun."

It's not fun at all.

The emotional value was discounted by half.

He gently sniffed the roses and said, "Monkey, I'll grant your request for the sake of the fragrance."

Hou Liangping's eyes lit up. He bent down, picked up Zhong Xiaoai in his arms, and strode towards the bedroom.

Dim the room lights.

Love is in the air.

Time slips away quietly.

Fifteen minutes later.

Hou Liangping leaned against the headboard, a cigarette between his fingers.

Before it could be lit, Zhong Xiaoai, who was standing next to him, stopped him.

"Monkey, get out of here, don't smoke in the bedroom."

His tone was calm, yet carried an unyielding firmness.

Hou Liangping obediently put the cigarette away, grinned, and said, "Xiao Ai, I was just looking at the feeling of smoking."

Then I'll submit another report.

Zhong Xiaoai lay on her side, her eyes languid, and said, "Monkey, come on."

He abruptly changed the subject, sat up, put on his pajamas, and became serious.

"Let's get serious, monkey."

Recently, a businessman from southern China filed a formal complaint with our Z Discipline Inspection Commission.

Hou Liangping felt he had a chance to work.

The sensitivity to cases, ingrained in my bones from years of handling them.

I especially want to improve now.

Which organization is involved?

"Chemical and Energy Department," Zhong Xiaoai said softly.

These five simple words carry immense weight.

Chemical and energy sectors are both highly profitable and deeply murky.

Hou Liangping sat up straight, his eyes filled with urgency.

"Xiao Ai, this case? You have to give it to me."

Honey, you're the best. You're already a deputy director-general level official, while I'm only a section chief.

I urgently need a major case to boost my performance rating.

Within the system, the difference in rank is a chasm.

Zhong Xiaoai glanced at him sideways, "What's the rush? You're still so impatient. You can't change at all."

I asked the businessman to go back and supplement the evidence; the materials were still a little lacking.

There is insufficient evidence to initiate an investigation.

"Xiao Ai, how long will that take?" Hou Liangping was too eager to improve.

Because his classmate Chen Hai is about to be promoted to the rank of director-general.

Comparing yourself to others will only make you miserable.

"Monkey, you wait. The report materials should be complete by tomorrow, or at the latest the day after."

Hou Liangping kept a close eye on Zhong Xiaoai, afraid that she might change her mind at the last minute. "Xiaoai, after you finish making up the missing pieces, give them to me. Whatever you ask me to do, I'll do it."

Zhong Xiaoai smoothed her hair. "What a character."

Even if I don't give it to you, you still listen to me.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely leave it to you."

Hou Liangping finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew perfectly well that his wife was no ordinary person and never made empty promises.

"My wife is still the most reliable." Hou Liangping was overjoyed.

A major energy deal can be a stepping stone to progress.

Zhong Xiaoai saw through his thoughts and gently reminded him, "Monkey, don't be too happy yet."

The businessmen who can get in touch with the Department of Chemical Energy have intricate and complex networks of connections behind them.

This case is perhaps more difficult to crack than any other case.

Hou Liangping smiled stubbornly, "Xiao Ai, it's more interesting when it's tough."

"I'm a monkey when it comes to solving cases; I'm never afraid of tough nuts to crack."

His stubbornness hasn't changed at all.

Zhong Xiaoai nodded gently and said no more.

The pillow is quiet, with the lingering fragrance of flowers.

The two quickly entered into a state of blissful intimacy.

The next day.

Early in the morning.

Several Toyota Coaster vans were parked inside the compound of the Handong Provincial Party Committee.

Today, a high-ranking provincial official visited an island for research; the delegation was quite comprehensive.

Sha Ruijin, Liu Changsheng, Gao Yuliang, Tian Guofu, Wu Chunlin, Qi Tongwei, Li Dakang, Xu Zhenhong (Secretary of the CPC Luzhou Municipal Committee), Feng Liqun (Standing Committee Member and Vice Governor), Dong Jianming (Secretary-General of the CPC Provincial Committee), Tang Lijuan (Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Provincial Committee), Zhao Guoqiang (Political Commissar of the Hantong Military Region), and Xiao Jinghui (Minister of the United Front Work Department) were all present.

They traveled in two Coaster buses.

The security arrangements were made by Liu Hailong, Deputy Director of the State Security Department of Handong Province.

The convoy drove smoothly out of the city.

We headed straight for the coastal area of ​​Luzhou.

The journey was long, taking more than two hours.

During this time, Qi Tongwei showed Gao Yuliang a proposal, which immediately caught Gao Yuliang's eye.

It was a little after 8 a.m.

The car was parked by the sea.

A salty sea breeze blew fiercely in my face, carrying the unique fishy smell of the sea.

Everyone got off the bus one by one, their feet sinking into the sand.

Along the coast, a cluster of seaside villas stands out conspicuously.

It was abandoned.

Exposed steel bars and peeling paint on the wall.

What was once a golden coastline has been ruined by this pile of dilapidated buildings.

Qi Tongwei, with one hand in his pocket, coldly swept his gaze over the villa area.

Turning his head to look at Xu Zhenhong, he said, "Secretary Xu, it seems there's a serious problem with these villas."

Xu Zhenhong's back stiffened slightly, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

He was most afraid of his superiors bringing up this mess.

It's my own mental illness.

The Luzhou Municipal Party Committee convened a meeting of its Standing Committee to address the problem, but to no avail.

Without money, it's really impossible to get by.

The current emphasis is on using funds for their designated purpose.

"Executive Qi, this is all a mess left by the previous Party Secretary, Liu Kaihe."

With just one simple sentence, he completely absolved himself of any responsibility.

Tian Guofu stood beside Sha Ruijin, his expression cold.

Discipline inspection officials are naturally sensitive to projects that violate regulations.

"Secretary Sha, Liu Kaihe was reported because of the illegal approval and unlicensed construction of this villa."

People have long since gone inside to operate sewing machines.

He was sentenced to eighteen years in prison.

Sha Ruijin stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes deep and serious.

"Comrades, since we're here, let's go take a look."

A group of people walked slowly along the beach toward the villa complex.

At the back of the crowd, Gao Yuliang deliberately slowed his pace.

He grabbed Qi Tongwei, and the two of them fell behind the others side by side.

Lowering his voice, he said, "Tongwei, Luzhou used to be my stronghold."

I still have many former students and associates here, but unfortunately, the current Xu Zhenhong is not one of my people.

Back when I was in charge of Lüzhou, Liu Kaihe was the mayor.

I never imagined he would fall from grace; I was the one who recommended him for the Standing Committee.

Qi Tongwei pondered that perhaps this was also a factor in Gao Yuliang's inability to serve as the provincial first-class official.

After all, the person he recommended had problems.