Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

Lu Xiaola crossed her arms and said, "Director Qin, I, Lu Xiaola, am an upright person and I also act in accordance with the rules."

Look, Hou Liangping's current procedures are limited to searching Zhao Dehan's personal office. Our Ministry of Energy and Resources is an important unit directly under the central government.

It's not a zoo where anyone can come and go as they please.

What do you take us for?

Or, if you're so capable, you can fly right into Zhao Dehan's office.

It seems to be a legally sound and impeccable system.

Qin Siyuan could tell that Lu Xiaola was angry.

Little La was very angry, and the consequences were serious.

They just won't let their own people in, what should we do?

We can't exactly go to the central government to complain, can we?

Wouldn't that make me look incredibly incompetent?

Qin Siyuan decided to try a softer approach first, to test the waters: "Minister Lu, leave yourself an out, so you can meet again in the future."

Helping others is helping yourself.

As soon as I said it, I regretted it.

Actually, you shouldn't say things like that.

Lu Xiaola voiced her doubts. "Director Qin, I strongly suspect that the documents Hou Liangping has might be problematic. They could even be forged."

They just slapped a huge label on him.

The hat is so big that even a thousand-year-old tortoise wouldn't carry it.

Moreover, Hou Liangping was still dreaming of becoming a high-ranking official.

How could I possibly memorize it?

Hou Liangping immediately stepped forward, raised his voice, and ignored all the consequences.

What's a vice-ministerial level?

"Minister Lu, don't make baseless accusations. The paperwork is flawless. I swear on the streetlights, it's absolutely all proper paperwork!"

When your bottom line is crossed, you can't help but argue back.

Zhao Dehan couldn't hold back any longer and chuckled, saying sarcastically, "Director Hou, everyone in our Beijing circle knows you've done plenty of things like retroactively completing paperwork."

Exposing the stains on Hou Liangping's past case handling practices.

Lu Xiaola followed up, her words cutting to the heart: "Comrade Dehan is right. Arresting people first, then approving them—the timing doesn't match at all. Doesn't that constitute illegal and fraudulent activity?"

Strictly speaking, it does count.

Why is no one investigating?

Actually, it's very simple: the investigation was too fast, the evidence was conclusive, and the person was taken down.

The relevant personnel have been punished; who will bother to investigate further?

Zhao Dehan and Lu Xiaola expressed the sentiments of many employees.

Qin Siyuan felt that things couldn't continue like this, so he had to smooth things over. "Minister Lu, the previous cases have basically been closed. Our procuratorial system has already handled them according to regulations, and we will not pursue the past."

They want to turn the page and downplay Hou Liangping's stain.

Lu Xiaola raised an eyebrow. "What a clever internal solution."

Similarly, since you say Zhao Dehan is involved in the case, our energy department can handle it according to internal regulations.

The conversation shifted abruptly to the core contradiction.

"Zhao Dehan is currently in the public announcement period for cadre promotion, and the recommender is me, Lu Xiaola."

Your procuratorial system came to investigate Zhao Dehan, which is blatantly taking advantage of me, Lu Xiaola.

My uncle couldn't stand it, and neither could my aunt.

Touching the window period for recommending cadres is tantamount to slapping Lu Xiaola in the face in public.

From both a logical and emotional standpoint, Lu Xiaola's statement is actually quite reasonable.

Qin Siyuan's expression stiffened slightly. He cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Minister Lu, it's all a misunderstanding."

We really didn't know Zhao Dehan was in the public announcement period.

Minister Lu, I, Qin Siyuan, solemnly declare that this is absolutely not directed at you personally.

This case stemmed from a tip-off from the public, which drew strong reactions, forcing us to investigate.

"I only ask that you let us in; consider it a favor I, Qin Siyuan, owe you."

Lu Xiaola was silent for two seconds, then said, "Director Qin, alright, I, Lu Xiaola, have the composure to let you through the door."

Once you've got the hang of it, even acting shouldn't go overboard.

It’s too late.

We can't really refuse them entry.

The access control bar slowly rose.

Hou Liangping didn't want to linger for a moment. He took big strides and rushed in with hurried steps.

It's almost the speed of a 100-meter sprint.

Anyway, we're going all out.

They were thinking of rushing upstairs to seize the physical evidence in Zhao Dehan's office.

Qin Siyuan, Lu Xiaola, Zhao Dehan and their group followed behind.

Lu Xiaola moved slowly and calmly.

The group arrived at the bottom of the office building steps.

The door to justice is about to open; it must be done with a sense of ceremony.

Hou Liangping raised his hand to straighten his collar and smooth out the wrinkles, his back straight, head held high and chest out.

It seems reasonable to try to capture a certain vibe.

Zhao Dehan, your death is near.

The previous director of Zhao Dehan's office had a large amount of cash hidden on his bookshelf.

Now that someone else has taken over, their office must be something special.

There might be gold bars.

Correct!

Small yellow croaker, large yellow croaker.

Just as Hou Liangping stepped onto the last step, a figure blocked his way.

The person who arrived was wearing an executive jacket.

It was Zhou Haoyang, Song Yunhui's secretary.

Two security personnel followed behind, each 1.9 meters tall.

Zhou Haoyang raised his eyes and shouted sternly, "Who's causing trouble here?"

Hou Liangping raised his hand and showed his identification.

"I am Hou Liangping, Director of the Investigation Division of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate. I am here to investigate Zhao Dehan's office in accordance with the law."

To intimidate the other party.

When Hou Liangping once showed his credentials, some bureau-level officials were so frightened that they wet themselves, and some even knelt down in front of him.

Hou Liangping thought he looked incredibly handsome showing off his ID.

It's not narcissism, it's an objective self-evaluation.

Revealing your identity is often very effective.

However, there are always exceptions.

next second.

Zhou Haoyang slightly raised his eyelids. "What Hou Liangping? I've never heard of that name before."

In the inner circle of Beijing, I heard about a son-in-law named Changxinzi Hou who was always trying to get ahead and relied on his father-in-law and wife.

They brought out a dark joke from the circle and publicly humiliated Hou Liangping.

Hou Liangping flew into a rage, took a step forward, and said, "Oh ho, you've made slanderous remarks about public officials. Get out of the way immediately. This is a case handled by the procuratorate, so step back now."

Hou Liangping felt it was really strange.

During this investigation of the energy department, my credentials seem to have become worthless, completely useless.

What exactly happened?

Is there some new theory about energy systems?

It's still the same energy department.

Last time, they arrested a section chief, and nothing happened to him. He even went back and opened champagne.

Today was truly a humiliating day.

Zhou Haoyang remained unmoved, shook his head, and raised his middle finger. "Hou Liangping, the authenticity of the documents is uncertain. No one is allowed to enter the building without my verification."

Even the vice minister, Lu Xiaola, gave the go-ahead.

Why is there a second obstacle?

The effect of directly vetoing procedures.

Qin Siyuan, Xiao Han, and the others quickly stepped forward.

Qin Siyuan's face darkened. "Young comrade, I am Qin Siyuan, Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate."

Your Minister Lu has already given us permission to investigate, so why don't you let us through immediately?

If you continue to obstruct me, I will go directly to the central government tomorrow to file a complaint against you for obstructing our prosecutorial work.

Applying pressure and labeling—anyone can do that.

Having suffered setbacks tonight, Qin Siyuan was already furious.

He was truly furious.

I didn't originally want to investigate the energy department, but now I have to.

They wanted to turn the energy department upside down.

Zhao Dehan smiled at Zhou Haoyang, indicating that it was possible to do it.

Zhou Haoyang remained unmoved. "Director Qin, words are no proof. Where are your credentials? Why should I believe you? I am Minister Song's secretary. I'm on duty tonight, and I must ensure the safety of our department."

"Okay, didn't you want your ID? I'll give it to you now." Qin Siyuan reached for his inner pocket, but his fingers found nothing, and his movement abruptly stopped.

not good.

Where are your documents?

It seems like I brought it.

But why is it gone?

How can I prove that I am Qin Siyuan?

This has become a problem.

It directly undermines the effectiveness.

Little did he know that his ID had been stolen while he was at the door.

It's now lying in the trunk of Qin Siyuan's car.

Qin Siyuan turned his head and shouted loudly, "Minister Lu! Minister Lu!"

He called out twice, but there was no response.

Looking back, Lu Xiaola, who had been behind me just moments before, had vanished without a trace.

Is the energy department conducting tunnel warfare?

It really is their territory, yet they act like they're appearing and disappearing without a trace.

Qin Siyuan's anger surged to the top of his head. "I know your Minister Song very well. Get out of my way right now!"

"You dare obstruct me from performing my official duties? Believe me, I'll complain to your Minister Song, and you'll be fired tomorrow!"

He had already lost his composure.

Anyone can borrow the tiger's power.

Use it, you must use it.

What if it works!

Zhou Haoyang stood upright, motionless, his aura as steady as Mount Tai.

He acted on Song Yunhui's orders and was unafraid of intimidation.

I'm an unkillable cockroach; Qin Siyuan is nothing.

Inside the hall, the light and shadow shifted, and an electric scooter stopped in front of Qin Siyuan.

Song Yunhui put his hand on Zhou Haoyang's shoulder and stood on the balance bike. "Haoyang, who's so angry at night?"

He bullied my secretary in public.

Do you think I, Song Yunhui, am made of clay?

To some extent, a secretary represents the leader.

Therefore, some people say that the secretary is the number two leader.

That's true.

The relationship between a leader and his secretary is one of mutual loss and mutual benefit.

Song Yunhui had to protect his own.

Otherwise, how can you make others follow you wholeheartedly?

Hou Liangping felt even more envious.

Such a good leader is hard to find even with a lantern.