Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Lu Xiaola remained expressionless, took out a cigarette, and put it in her mouth.

Zhao Dehan was quick to understand and stepped forward, taking out a lighter.

The cigarette was lit.

Based on this scene, Hou Liangping felt that Zhao Dehan and Lu Xiaola must be birds of a feather.

I despise sycophants from the bottom of my heart.

I'm convinced that Zhao Dehan is Lu Xiaola's dog, a lapdog, the kind that grovels and fawns.

They come when summoned and leave when dismissed.

Lu Xiaola took two deep drags on his cigarette, then with a slight movement of his neck, he exhaled a thick cloud of smoke directly at Hou Liangping.

Monkey, here's a puff of secondhand smoke for you.

This scene wasn't in the script; it was added on the spot.

Song Yunhui watched the monitor while sipping his tea.

I don't know why, but it's really satisfying to see monkeys get their comeuppance.

Hou Liangping didn't dare utter a single word.

That was a good show of force.

Lu Xiaola deserves a thumbs up.

Lu Xiaola raised her eyes and said coldly, "Hou Liangping, if you want to step into the Ministry of Energy, choose one of the two options."

They just deliberately humiliated me, leaving me with absolutely no dignity.

Now, set the conditions and make demands.

Hou Liangping subconsciously closed his eyes and turned his head, his anger rising to the bottom of his heart, his back teeth clenched.

I really want to bite Lu Xiaola.

But I couldn't bring myself to eat it, because I'm not a dog.

Zhao Dehan is the real dog.

He was filled with resentment, but dared not lash out on the spot.

Lu Xiaola holds a vice-ministerial level position and wields significant power as the third-in-command in the energy sector.

Hou Liangping was very annoyed, and Lu Xiaola blew smoke into his own face.

But what can be said?

Damn it.

We can only endure it.

Lu Xiaola is a deputy minister, and this is Lu Xiaola's territory.

Strictly speaking, after turning right onto the main road, you enter the territory of the Ministry of Energy Resources.

The ground beneath our feet also counts.

Don't suffer immediate losses; first, be a ninja turtle.

Subsequently, they unleashed the Black Tiger Heart-Piercing Technique, wiping out the energy system.

Last time, Hou Liangping's work on the energy sector went quite smoothly.

Having learned from the previous experience, I felt that taking down Zhao Dehan would be a piece of cake.

If we can find physical evidence after entering the house, we can turn the tables and avenge ourselves tonight.

Hou Liangping took a half step back. "Minister Lu, which two options?"

They are flexible and adaptable, all for the sake of getting inside to handle cases.

There's nothing shameful about enduring hardship and biding your time.

Hou Liangping did not pay attention to the process.

The process doesn't matter, just look at the result.

Lu Xiaola, with a cigarette between her fingers, looked down at Hou Liangping and said, "Go back and complete the formalities, and affix the Supreme People's Procuratorate's special seal for handling cases, as well as the official seal."

The paperwork must include the note: "Search of the Ministry of Energy Resources."

The implication is that the search has been expanded.

No restrictions on personnel or office area.

A single, simple sentence, and it's all ruined.

Hou Liangping's pupils contracted slightly as he instantly grasped the implications.

He's just a section-level cadre, a dime a dozen in Beijing, nothing special.

Even Zhong Zhengmian, an uncle and father-in-law, wouldn't dare approve such a procedure.

Is the search being expanded?

This isn't handling a case; it's taking down a whole bunch of people at once.

Even if Hou Liangping were to investigate, he wouldn't dare.

This isn't just investigating a single case; it's a complete breakdown in relations with the entire energy sector, a war of words, a fight to the death.

Let alone Chung Cheng-mian, even if you combined Chung Cheng-kuo with all of the Chung family's connections, they still couldn't withstand it.

That's completely impossible; it's just making things difficult for you.

Hou Liangping shook his head without hesitation. He was truly a menace to dogs. "I can't do it, Minister Lu. The second option."

Recognize the gap and stop making futile struggles.

It's impossible, absolutely impossible.

Lu Xiaola went even further, blowing another puff of smoke directly into Hou Liangping's face.

It seems like there's a light drizzle.

"Hou Liangping informed you that the leader of the Supreme People's Procuratorate in charge of the Anti-Corruption Bureau will be present in person."

You're just a lowly section-level investigator; you're not up to the task and don't deserve to talk to me.

Otherwise, our department's doors will never open to you.

Rank-based dominance.

Hou Liangping's mind raced, and he immediately saw through the intention.

Correct!

It must have been a deliberate delay, giving the cats and dogs inside the building time to destroy the evidence.

From the moment I stepped inside tonight, every step I took was controlled by the Energy Department.

Hou Liangping felt a tightness in his chest and squeezed out each word, "Okay, I'll notify Director Qin to come over."

Despite my deep reluctance, I had no choice but to obey.

Hou Liangping strolled to the sycamore tree by the roadside, away from the people from the Energy Department, and took out his phone to make a call.

The main purpose is to prevent damage from being caused by pulling on narrow roads.

What kind of vice-ministerial level official?

A complete little devil.

The call connected instantly.

Qin Siyuan: "Liang Ping?"

"Director Qin, the Energy Department is bullying us too much. An old veteran gatekeeper who fought in the war deliberately blocked me at the gate, and that's not all."

He's a war hero, after all.

But Lu Xiaola publicly humiliated me, insisting that you come in person, otherwise she wouldn't let us in.

I suspect they're frantically destroying evidence inside the building; if we keep wasting time, we'll definitely leave empty-handed!

Taking the opportunity to play the victim, he urged Qin Siyuan to step down quickly.

Qin Siyuan sighed, "Liangping, now you know that the Energy Department is a tough nut to crack?"

"Stay put and don't throw a tantrum. I'm getting there as quickly as possible."

The situation is getting a bit out of control.

No matter what, I have to go today.

Even if we don't investigate, we've already offended people in the energy sector.

Since the other party is being so difficult, and he's only a deputy minister, and Qin Siyuan himself is also a deputy minister, then let's give it a shot.

It's possible that the energy sector is indeed destroying evidence.

The Supreme People's Procuratorate.

Office of the Executive Deputy Procurator-General.

Qin Siyuan hung up the phone, raised his hand to rub his temples, looked at Zhong Zhengmian who was sipping tea across from him, shrugged with a wry smile, and said, "Prosecutor Zhong, Liangping has been taken advantage of by Lu Xiaola and can't even get through the gate."

I feel like the energy department doesn't take us seriously at all.

The prediction came true, but the game started off badly.

How could they possibly be polite?

No matter which unit Qin Siyuan sent people to, that unit was extremely annoyed.

Because Qin Siyuan wasn't giving the other party a gift, much less offering a gesture of charity.

Usually, the investigation involves a specific individual or a specific department within a given organization.

Zhong Zhengmian gripped the teacup tightly with his fingertips, and snorted coldly, "What a Lu Xiaola, he's simply too arrogant."

Arbitrarily obstructing the handling of the case.

How can this be allowed?

Director Qin, since he wants a deputy minister to handle the matter, you should go there immediately.

Once you discover any incriminating evidence or flaws, you must act decisively.

If this drags on any longer, all the confidential ledgers and evidence will be destroyed, putting us in a very passive position.

All the planning over the past few days has been ruined, and the energy department might even complain to the dean.

Chung Cheng-mian's biggest fear is that the evidence will be lost, and all his efforts will have been in vain.

Because there's a hole I've been working on lately, I hope to take this radish (myself) a step further.

Today, upon checking the energy sector, it was discovered that the Chung family had been planning this for a long time, aiming to help the second son of the Chung family, Chung Cheng-mian, to advance further.

Qin Siyuan stood up and grabbed his coat. "Prosecutor Zhong, I'll go now."

Without any unnecessary delay, I quickly went downstairs and got into the car.

They urged the driver to go faster, even faster.

In the battle against the energy system, every second counts.

The car honked its horn as it sped across the city's main roads toward the Ministry of Energy Resources.

Fifteen minutes later.

Qin Siyuan's car was parked in front of the energy resources department.

Qin Siyuan got out of the car and walked quickly towards Lu Xiaola, extending his hand. "Minister Lu, Hou Liangping has proper documentation and is handling the case in accordance with the law and regulations."

It seems reasonable to use one's official position to speak up for one's subordinates.

Logically, Lu Xiaola should shake hands with Qin Siyuan.

Even if they are unwilling, they will still put on a show.

However, Lu Xiaola is Lu Xiaola.

Back when the educated youth were sent to the countryside, while others worked hard, Lu Xiaola worked hard to memorize foreign languages.

Later, he took the college entrance examination and got a perfect score in the foreign language subject.

Ultimately, Lu Xiaola was always an outlier, never following the usual path.

If things have already turned sour, why bother shaking hands?

We can't be so hypocritical.

I'm not pretending anymore.

Just confront them.