In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

In the office of the Secretary of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, Chen Luo learned of Chen Yanshi's passing the following day.

Although he was surprised, Chen Yanshi didn't have many days left to live anyway, so leaving the game early wasn't out of the question.

Just then, the red phone on the table rang.

Quickly answering the phone, Chen Luo said with a serious expression, "This is Chen Luo!"

"Comrade Chen Luo, it's me."

"Secretary Sha!"

The call was from Sha Ruijin, who had also only learned of Chen Yanshi's passing that morning.

Normally, the death of a department-level cadre wouldn't be a big deal, especially since Sha Ruijin's attitude towards Chen Yanshi was rather ambiguous. However, a foster father is still a foster father. Even if he didn't like Chen Yanshi, now that Chen Yanshi is gone, Sha Ruijin is still willing to put aside some past grievances and uphold the reputation of being grateful.

Therefore, it would be appropriate to hold a memorial service for Chen Yanshi, and some influential provincial party committee members should also attend.

Sha Ruijin's first thought was Chen Luo.

The reason is that Chen Luo was, after all, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and Chen Yanshi was a retired Executive Procurator-General. It was reasonable for Chen Luo to express condolences on behalf of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

"Comrade Chen Luo, have you heard the news that Comrade Chen Yanshi passed away yesterday from a sudden cerebral hemorrhage?"

Chen Luo nodded.

"I heard about Secretary Sha's statement. Although Comrade Chen Yanshi had some minor ailments, he was, after all, a veteran revolutionary. I express my condolences for the passing of Comrade Chen Yanshi."

The answer was very official, and there wasn't a single flaw in it.

Taking a deep breath, Sha Ruijin chose to express his thoughts.

"It's like this, Comrade Chen Luo. I plan to hold a memorial service for Comrade Chen Yanshi. After all, he was an old revolutionary, and our provincial committee should take it seriously."

I just don't know if Comrade Chen Luo will have time to come to Jingzhou to represent the Political and Legal Affairs Commission at the event.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Luo agreed.

"No problem, Secretary Sha. I actually have something I wanted to tell you."

"Alright, it's settled then, Comrade Chen Luo."

After hanging up the phone, Sha Ruijin continued to contact other people. Chen Luo's desire to talk to Sha Ruijin was not a sudden idea. At present, the Zhao family and the Zhong family are about to fight to the death. At this time, the situation in Handong must be stabilized!

Sha Ruijin, as the provincial party secretary, must correctly position himself, and the principle of "fighting without breaking apart" must be reiterated and emphasized.

Of course, if Sha Ruijin doesn't understand the bigger picture, Chen Luo won't force him. Developing Luzhou well is not a big deal for Chen Luo, even if the higher-ups impose a penalty.

In Jingzhou, Chen Hai hasn't slept a wink since last night, keeping vigil over his father's body. He's become somewhat numb. How could such a drastic change have occurred in just a few days?

The woman he loves has disappeared...

My father has passed away...

His own mother is now silent as well.

The pressure caused half of Chen Hai's hair to turn white overnight.

Just as Chen Hai was feeling lost and listless, his phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was an unfamiliar number.

Despite his confusion, Chen Hai pressed the answer button.

"District Chief Chen, please accept my condolences!"

His opening words were such a simple and unadorned expression of comfort.

"Who are you?"

"District Chief Chen, let me introduce myself. My name is Zhao Ruilong. You're probably familiar with that name, aren't you?"

"Are you Secretary Lichun's son?"

"It seems that District Chief Chen still knows me. I'm sorry to call you at this time. I express my condolences regarding your father's passing. However, I have also heard that the instigator of this matter is Hou Liangping, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Procuratorate."

"Young Master Zhao, what are you trying to achieve by saying all this?"

Zhao Ruilong remained silent for a moment.

"District Chief Chen, we have a common enemy. Zhong Xiaoai's father wants to bring down my father. Struggle is inevitable. I know you want revenge, but you are too weak to do it alone."

And I can help you!

"I don't need it!"

Chen Hai refused outright.

Zhao Ruilong was a little dumbfounded, but thinking of Chen Yanshi's stubborn temper, he knew that they were from the same lineage.

"District Chief Chen, don't be so quick to refuse. I have very comprehensive information. Here, I'll send you a website address. Once you see what's inside, you'll understand my capabilities."

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong hung up the phone, and a link appeared in Chen Hai's text message.

Clicking on it will redirect you to a video.

It was the video of Hou Liangping "bullying" Tang Chuchu.

In an instant, Chen Hai's anger flared up, and his hatred for Hou Liangping soared. He hadn't quite believed Hou Liangping's whispers at first, but now…

He had already concluded that it was Hou Liangping who caused Chu Chu to leave him; she must have felt ashamed to face him again after being bullied.

I was just about to save the evidence when the URL became unusable after the video finished playing.

After a moment of silence, Chen Hai called Zhao Ruilong back.

When the call connected, Zhao Ruilong's tone was noticeably more confident this time.

"District Chief Chen, now you know my capabilities, don't you?"

"Young Master Zhao, could you tell me where Chu Chu is now?"

Zhao Ruilong was about to lose his temper. Shouldn't he be concerned about how to get revenge?

"I'm sorry, District Chief Chen, I haven't investigated this information, but it seems they've left Handong."

District Chief Chen, don't you want to get revenge?

Hou Liangping bullied your Tang Chuchu, so you can totally bully his wife Zhong Xiaoai too, and I can help you!

Thump thump, Chen Hai was stunned.

"you!"

"District Chief Chen, don't be skeptical. Go to this hotel at 8 PM tonight. Zhong Xiaoai will be waiting for you there. You are free to do whatever you want with her then."

The hatred in Chen Hai's heart was gradually aroused, and his bloodshot eyes closed heavily.

"Alright! I'll give it a try! Thank you, Young Master Zhao!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Hai's smile was sinister and menacing.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Zhong Xiaoai received another call asking her to go to the hotel. However, it was a different person who came that evening, making it impossible for Zhong Xiaoai to refuse any of their requests.

Even though she knew Zhao Ruilong was behind the ghost Zhong Xiaoai, she chose to remain patient, as the time was not right to make a move.

Moreover, the two consecutive shocks stirred up some indescribable emotions in Zhong Xiaoai, and her resistance was not as strong as the first time.

At 8 p.m., when Chen Hai pushed open the hotel door and actually saw Zhong Xiaoai, his worldview was completely shattered.

Zhong Xiaoai was the same; she could already tell that this was Zhao Ruilong's perverse sense of humor.

"Secretary Zhong, how have you been?"

Chen Hai's gritted teeth made Zhong Xiaoai's heart sink, knowing that he was going to take revenge on her.

"Chen Hai, you!"

"Don't get excited, Secretary Zhong. I've prepared something good for you. Look, a whole box!"

After saying that, Chen Hai took out a medicine bottle, opened it, and swallowed the medicine directly.

The pear blossoms have faded, spring's beauty gone too soon. A sudden clap of thunder in spring leaves Hou Liangping, alone at home, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Hou Liangping called Zhong Xiaoai again and again, but no one answered. Anxiety gradually spread in his heart.