In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

When the first two names were drawn, Director Qian didn't think much of it; at most, he was just a little annoyed.

However, when Chen Jingcheng also drew out Deputy Director Lin's name, Director Qian's face turned ashen.

The Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau is now infamous.

"Director Chen, is this...is this true?"

"Did Deputy Director Lin really take those two out drinking?"

"Director Chen, Deputy Director Lin isn't usually like this. Could there be some misunderstanding?"

Is it a misunderstanding?

That would be a rather big misunderstanding.

Chen Jingcheng shook his head and said, "Director Qian, I also hope it's a misunderstanding, but it's definitely the three of them."

"Deputy Director Lin has personally confirmed his identity and registered his information."

Director Qian took a deep breath, a flash of anger in his eyes, but then he forcibly suppressed his temper and said in a low voice, "Director Chen, I will definitely deal with this matter seriously and give them a severe reprimand."

"Don't worry, just report it as you normally would. Since they've violated the rules, just report it as you said."

"I'll handle the rest."

However, this time, Chen Jingcheng shook his head firmly.

"Director Qian, regarding the two people who were found to have been drinking at your meeting today, because they behaved well, drank only a small amount of alcohol, and did not do anything more wrong in an attempt to cover up their behavior, they, along with some other people found to have committed minor offenses today, will only be given a notice of punishment and will not be subject to Party or government disciplinary action."

"But Deputy Director Lin is different!"

"Given his rank and his circumstances, I don't have the authority to decide on his fate. I'm afraid that only the Discipline Inspection Commission and county leaders can handle that."

At this point, Chen Jingcheng sighed, shook his head, and said with some regret, "As a leading cadre, on his first day, instead of setting an example, he took his subordinates out for a lavish drinking party, and they got completely drunk."

"There are even some things I'd rather not say."

"He wrote a fake leave slip again, falsified documents, and tried to fool the inspection team. No matter which one of these things he did, I think Deputy Director Lin is a typical example."

"Director Qian, the reason I'm telling you this is so you can prepare in advance."

"I think that, most likely, the county leaders will make an example of him and will not let Deputy Director Lin off easily."

"After all, what he did was really wrong, and it was a violation of regulations against the wind. He was also a leading cadre. It's a pity."

At this moment, Director Qian was also extremely angry.

He had a very good relationship with Deputy Director Lin; they were practically partners in a community of shared interests.

If Deputy Director Lin really gets into trouble, or is even thoroughly investigated, and if other things are implicated, will Director Qian be able to escape?

Damn it, why did it have to be today of all days?

Fine, I'll drink it, but I got caught.

However, ignoring it won't work.

Director Qian took a deep breath, walked up to Chen Jingcheng, and said softly, "Director Chen, I know that Deputy Director Lin is really outrageous."

"I will definitely criticize him severely and make him write a self-criticism."

"Okay, Director Chen, please wait a moment."

After saying that, Director Qian looked at everyone in the meeting room and said in a deep voice, "Alright, it's getting late. The meeting should be adjourned. Those who need to go home and rest should go home and rest."

"You must always remember Director Chen's important speech. This time, Director Chen was magnanimous and gave you face. However, if it happens again, even without Director Chen's leniency, I myself will not let you off easily."

"Our Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau is an advanced unit every year. If you become backward, are criticized, and are held accountable because of it, then you should quit your jobs."

"Meeting adjourned, everyone go."

After saying that, Director Qian looked at Chen Jingcheng and said, "Director Chen, I don't think they have anything else to do, so let them go back."

"After all, I have to work early tomorrow morning."

Chen Jingcheng nodded. He had done what he needed to do, so naturally he wouldn't keep these people around; it would be pointless.

After everyone had left, Director Qian quickly pulled Chen Jingcheng aside and said, "Director Chen, can you think of a solution?"

"Deputy Director Lin, you've worked in the bureau for so many years. Even if you haven't made any great contributions, you've certainly put in a lot of hard work. Besides, you're not young anymore. If you get punished like this, your future prospects will be ruined."

"Director Chen, please think of a way, please be lenient and see if you can give me a chance."

"Don't worry, consider this a favor I owe you, okay?"

Director Qian is being a little too attentive to Deputy Director Lin.

They've already said things like they owe someone a favor.

Of course, it's natural for a top leader to protect his right-hand man, but Director Qian's enthusiasm was excessive.

Their enthusiasm made Chen Jingcheng suspicious, wondering if there was something fishy going on that he didn't know about.

But Chen Jingcheng didn't want to delve into the issues. He wasn't from the Discipline Inspection Commission; he was just part of the inspection team. His job was simply to report what he saw and found. Whether this would uncover more problems was a matter for other departments.

Looking at Director Qian, Chen Jingcheng sighed and shook his head, saying, "Director Qian, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I really don't dare to help you, and I can't help you."

"When Deputy Director Lin was caught at the hot pot restaurant, there were many people present, and the whole situation was recorded by cameras. Director Qian, what can I do to help in this situation?"

At this point, Chen Jingcheng sighed and said helplessly, "Director Qian, you should learn from this lesson. Deputy Director Lin, I really can't do anything about it."

"Alright, we've finished our work, so we'll be leaving now. Director Qian, you should go back and get some rest too."

After saying that, Chen Jingcheng was about to leave with his men.

At this moment, Director Qian's face was gloomy. He looked at Chen Jingcheng as if he felt sorry, but in reality, his eyes were full of indifference. He knew that Chen Jingcheng would not give him any face.

That's really something.

However, no matter how angry she was with Chen Jingcheng, she still had to put on a show.

After personally escorting Chen Jingcheng and his group downstairs and watching them get into their car and leave, Director Qian gritted his teeth in anger and nearly smashed his phone.

At this moment, the director of the Housing and Construction Bureau's office cautiously approached Director Qian and said worriedly, "Director Qian, is Director Chen not giving us face?"

"Are we really going to watch Deputy Director Lin be held accountable?"

"If this really can't be salvaged, I'm afraid you might be implicated."

Upon hearing this, Director Qian gritted his teeth.

"That damn Chen Jingcheng, he's just a recent graduate, does he really think he's something special?"

"Does he think he can disregard everyone else just because he has Li Feitu backing him up?"

"Okay, okay!"

"He'll get his comeuppance then. The day Li Feitu steps down, let's see how Chen Jingcheng will manage to stay in Linchuan County!"

After saying this, Director Qian looked at the office director, pointed at the director's nose angrily, and cursed him.

"And you, all you do is collect leave slips, didn't you even remind him?"

"What time is it? What are you drinking for? Does he think he can't live without a few ounces of horse piss?!"

"Idiot, moron, he's a complete pig! No, even a pig is smarter than him!"