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

These consecutive questions silenced the previously arrogant older comrades.

But Chen Luo wasn't finished yet.

"To be honest, your retirement pensions are not low, and of course, you all deserve them."

However, the increase in retirement pensions is determined according to policy, and you are all veteran Party members.

You know best that the elderly in rural areas are the ones who most urgently need improved pension benefits.

The Luzhou Municipal Party Committee and Government will never forget every Luzhou resident, and we will do our utmost to resolve the pressing issues raised by everyone!

If the Luzhou municipal government can support the pension issue for rural elderly in the future, we will gradually increase the funding, including pension funds for urban residents, and of course, for you senior citizens.

"One must walk one step at a time, and eat one bite at a time. That's all I can say. It's best if everyone understands, but we can't possibly satisfy everyone indefinitely if they don't."

After saying that, Chen Luo left without caring what these retired cadres thought; they were just bored and had nothing better to do.

As for being scolded?

What do media reporters do?

The best way to deal with public opinion is to introduce new public opinion. When reporters and media published Chen Luo's speech, a large number of rural people and urban residents who were not in retirement units cheered. Finally, someone paid attention to them instead of raising the salaries of retired public officials without limit.

The east wind prevails over the evil wind; such a situation is inevitable. Chen Luo is well aware that reforms or policy adjustments will inevitably affect the interests of some people. There will be great resistance, that's for sure, but Chen Luo is confident that he can suppress these troublemakers.

Back in the Party Secretary's office, Chen Luo had just sat down to take a sip of water when the phone rang.

I picked it up and saw it was Lüliang!

"Hey, Comrade Lü Liang."

"Secretary Chen, I apologize for bothering you at this time."

"It's okay, go ahead and say it. You're not the kind of person who makes baseless accusations."

Chen Luo still trusted Lü Liang's composure.

"It's like this, Secretary Chen. Recently, our Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection discovered some problems with Comrade Xiao Gangyu, the Chief Prosecutor of the Municipal Procuratorate, based on clues reported by the whistleblower."

I haven't reported this news to Secretary Dakang and Secretary Tian yet, after all, Comrade Xiao Gangyu is a department-level cadre and also a cadre in the political and legal system.

Lü Liang's meaning was simple: tell Chen Luo the whole story. As for how Chen Luo would play the game, that was up to the higher-ups. Lü Liang was clear about his position.

When Chen Luo heard the name Xiao Gangyu, he remembered that this person hadn't been dealt with yet. It wasn't that he had forgotten him, but Xiao Gangyu's problems, apart from being greedy, weren't as serious as Chen Qingquan's. Now that Lü Liang's case had been resolved, it was time to deal with him.

"I understand, Comrade Lü Liang. Please report this matter to Secretary Dakang and Secretary Tian in accordance with regulations. As for how to handle it, just follow the requirements of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

"Okay, Secretary Chen, then I won't bother you any longer."

After hanging up the phone, Lü Liang didn't wait; he first called Tian Guofu, and then went to Li Dakang's office in person to report the matter.

After all, he was a cadre at the level of a department director. After learning about the situation, Tian Guofu ordered Zhong Xiaoai to lead a team to conduct a double-regulation investigation on him.

As for Zhong Xiaoai? She was initially reluctant to accept the offer, as she was busy investigating Liu Xinjian, but Tian Guofu made the decision without giving her a chance to refuse.

Helpless, Zhong Xiaoai could only bring her people to Xiao Gangyu's house, knocking on the door and grabbing them.

He was then taken away for investigation. Xiao Gangyu was completely unprepared for the arrival of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

He poured out his embezzlement details in a very thorough manner, including those involving Liu Xinjian, although the amount was not large.

Nobody really cared about the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection's actions. Li Dakang thought Xiao Gangyu was part of the Handa gang, Gao Yuliang's mind wasn't on these people, and Tian Guofu was just letting Zhong Xiaoai do whatever she wanted, except for Liu Xinjian!

Liu Xinjian received the news less than two hours after Xiao Gangyu was taken away by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. After all, he was the head of a state-owned enterprise and had noticed that someone was investigating the oil and gas group, but he just didn't know who was doing it.

The situation now seems to be becoming clearer.

Liu Xinjian immediately made a phone call to Zhao Ruilong.

"Hey, Ruilong, you're in Handong, right?"

"Hey, Brother Liu, what's up?"

Zhao Ruilong's attitude towards Liu Xinjian was completely different. It can be said that the person the Zhao family in Handong trusted the most was neither Gao Yuliang nor Qi Tongwei, but Liu Xinjian!

"We just received news that Xiao Gangyu, the chief prosecutor of the Jingzhou Municipal People's Procuratorate, has been taken away by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

I've dealt with Xiao Gangyu before and given him some benefits. Will he betray me?

Also, there's been an investigation into the oil and gas group lately, and I suspect it's the newly appointed deputy secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission, Zhong Xiaoai.

Liu Xinjian told Zhao Ruilong everything, big and small. Zhao Ruilong, who was initially feeling a bit cocky, immediately changed his expression upon hearing it.

He said in a somber tone, "I understand, Brother Liu. Just wait for my news."

After hanging up the phone and pondering for a moment, Zhao Ruilong decided it was time to meet with Zhong Xiaoai.

The call was dialed, but it took a long time to be answered.

"Why are you calling again? I'm warning you, don't push your luck!"

Zhong Xiaoai's anger was genuine. Last time, when Chen Hai tormented her, Zhong Xiaoai almost couldn't hold back anymore, and now only a few days have passed.

A proud smile appeared on Zhao Ruilong's lips.

"Secretary Zhong, it's me, Zhao Ruilong!"

In an instant, Zhong Xiaoai's breathing became rapid.

"We don't know each other, do we?"

Zhong Xiaoai clearly wanted to play dumb, but Zhao Ruilong didn't give her the chance.

"Secretary Zhong, let's get straight to the point. Why beat around the bush like this? How about this, I'll be waiting for you at Shanshui Manor at eight o'clock tonight. It's better to clear things up!"

After saying that, Zhao Ruilong hung up the phone, confident that Zhong Xiaoai would come.

Zhong Xiaoai stared at her phone in silence. This was a direct and explicit statement. Taking a deep breath, Zhong Xiaoai decided to attend the meeting.

At 7:30 p.m., Zhong Xiaoai arrived at the Shanshui Manor, a hall specifically used to entertain guests. The various rich dishes on the table did not arouse Zhong Xiaoai's interest in the slightest.

Just as Zhong Xiaoai sat down, Zhao Ruilong, who had changed into a well-fitting suit, arrived upstairs.

The two stared at each other, each seeing hatred deep in the other's eyes.

"Secretary Zhong, please forgive me if there is anything I have done wrong in my hospitality, as this is our first meeting."

Zhao Ruilong spoke first, while Zhong Xiaoai shook her head.

"These dishes are already very abundant, and may even violate the regulations."

Zhao Ruilong did not deny it.

"Secretary Zhong, the reason I called you here is to have a frank and straightforward talk with you."

"I don't think we know each other, so there's nothing to talk about, right?"

"Secretary Zhong, why pretend you don't know? I know perfectly well what you've been going through lately. Chen Hai is having a good time, isn't he?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai stood up in a flash!