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

This is no longer just Zhong Xiaoai's problem, but a problem of the overall image of cadres in Handong.

Meanwhile, the Provincial Public Security Department received a joint investigation invitation from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. The Municipal Public Security Bureau dispatched hundreds of police officers to storm into the Shanshui Manor, bringing Zhao Ruilong and another man from the video to the Provincial Department, where they were handed over to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

It was a blitzkrieg; Zhao Ruilong was caught before he could even escape.

At 11:30 a.m., Chen Luo arrived in Jingzhou.

The game has reached a critical juncture, and he has to step in and stir things up.

After arresting Zhao Ruilong and others, staff from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection conducted inquiries and investigations.

Even Tian Guofu himself interrogated them.

In the interrogation room, Zhao Ruilong was extremely agitated. He had just woken up that morning and the next second the police broke down the door and arrested him.

Looking at Tian Guofu in front of him, Zhao Ruilong was furious.

"Secretary Tian, ​​what right do your provincial discipline inspection commission and the police have to arrest me? I'm just a law-abiding citizen; I haven't violated any rules or laws, have I?"

Tian Guofu's gaze was unusually calm.

"Zhao Ruilong, there must be a reason why we arrested you."

Take a look at this.

Soon, Tian Guofu placed the video directly in front of Zhao Ruilong and played it. Looking at the absurd scene between himself and Zhong Xiaoai, Zhao Ruilong's heart sank. How could these videos have been leaked? This is impossible!

But the facts were right in front of him, and Zhao Ruilong's heart started pounding wildly.

"Zhao Ruilong, Comrade Zhong Xiaoai has just identified you and the other person in the video as the ones who threatened her. This constitutes coercion. Do you understand?"

Zhao Ruilong was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

"Secretary Tian, ​​on what basis do you say it was coercion?"

I didn't do anything coercive in the video, did I? It was clearly Zhong Xiaoai who shamelessly seduced me. What does that have to do with me? I disagree, and I want to appeal!

Tian Guofu nodded.

"Zhao Ruilong, I only said there's suspicion. Judging from the video footage, there was indeed no coercion. However, Comrade Zhong Xiaoai insists that she was threatened and coerced by you. If you don't have evidence to clear your name, I'm afraid..."

In an instant, Zhao Ruilong's anger towards Zhong Xiaoai reached its peak. He understood that Zhong Xiaoai was trying to save face by using him and another subordinate.

If it was coercion, then Zhong Xiaoai is the victim, and organizations usually offer comfort to victims without pursuing the matter further.

But if it wasn't coercion, then Zhong Xiaoai's future prospects would be completely ruined, and what about Zhao Ruilong?

Coercion leads to imprisonment. Zhao Ruilong can only be released if both parties agree. Essentially, their interests are in conflict, and neither side is willing to back down.

"I'm innocent, Secretary Tian! It's Zhong Xiaoai's shamelessness that's her problem, it has nothing to do with me. Look at the video, she didn't resist at all, she even took the initiative..."

"Cough cough cough..."

Tian Guofu was somewhat taken aback; were these details something he could hear?

After finishing his interrogation of Zhao Ruilong, Tian Guofu went to the interrogation room where Zhong Xiaoai was being interrogated.

"Comrade Xiao Ai, Zhao Ruilong has denied everything you said. He claims you seduced him and denies coercing you. Comrade Xiao Ai, do you have any other evidence to provide?"

In an instant, Zhong Xiaoai's face turned ashen. Zhao Ruilong actually denied it? Evidence? Where did she get any evidence?

Even so, Zhong Xiaoai could only insist that she was forced by Zhao Ruilong. Only in this way could she clear her name and save face for the Zhong family.

Faced with conflicting accounts from both sides, Tian Guofu felt helpless. Since the Standing Committee meeting was scheduled for the afternoon, he figured it was better to report the situation to the meeting than to make things difficult for himself.

2:40 PM.

An enlarged meeting of the Provincial Party Committee was held.

When Chen Luo arrived, there were already more than a dozen people in the conference room. In addition to the Standing Committee members, there were also some comrades from the CPPCC, the NPC, and the Provincial Public Security Department who were present.

He sat down in a chair, with Tian Guofu and Li Dakang beside him.

"Secretary Chen, that's a fascinating story!"

Chen Luo became interested as soon as he heard that.

"Wonderful?"

"Yes, this is quite a show, it's going to be interesting."

Li Dakang picked up the conversation.

"Secretary Guofu, you'll be speaking later, right?"

"Of course, this is a rather complicated issue, so it's best to bring it up for everyone to discuss."

The three chatted amongst themselves, completely disregarding the comrades from other units who had arrived. Of course, apart from other standing committee members who moved closer to watch the drama unfold, others, such as Yun Haifeng, sat calmly in the back row, upright and motionless.

After discussing for two or three minutes, Sha Ruijin and Governor Liu pushed open the meeting room door and walked in together.

After sitting down, Sha Ruijin looked at everyone calmly.

"Comrades, the original plan for this meeting was to discuss other topics, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we have convened an expanded meeting and invited comrades from the CPPCC, the NPC, and the Provincial Public Security Department."

Comrade Guofu, you are the secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission. Please explain the situation to everyone first.

Tian Guofu nodded and then moved closer to the microphone.

"Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, this morning our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection received a report that Zhong Xiaoai, the deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, is suspected of having illicit sexual relations. As a result, our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, in conjunction with the Public Security Bureau, arrested all the people in the video. Among them are Zhao Ruilong, a shareholder of Shanshui Group, a staff member, and of course, Zhong Xiaoai from our Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

I personally conducted the interrogation. The video content is real, but the two sides' accounts are completely different.

Zhong Xiaoai said she was coerced by Zhao Ruilong, while Zhao Ruilong said Zhong Xiaoai was there voluntarily.

Currently, we only have video footage; specific details and evidence are impossible to obtain. This matter needs further discussion on how to handle it.

As soon as Tian Guofu finished speaking, Chen Luo took over the conversation.

"Secretary Guofu, this matter is of utmost importance. Public opinion has already turned against us, and people have a very negative view of our cadres in Handong. Failure to handle this seriously will damage the overall image of Handong's cadres!"

"Seriously dealing with this matter is necessary! But whether or not it involved coercion is equally crucial."

After Sha Ruijin said this, everyone fell silent.

Indeed, if there's sufficient evidence and no wrangling, the case should be judged according to the established rules, and then we wouldn't have to engage in this kind of discussion.

"Director Yun, has your provincial department released any investigation results?"

Chen Luo looked at Yun Haifeng, who immediately stood up and then organized his thoughts.

"Secretary Chen, it is difficult to find more convincing evidence at the moment. Video footage alone cannot determine whether it was coercion or voluntary."

"Understood, please have a seat, Director Yun."

"Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, Secretary Yuliang, comrades, let me say my opinion."

"Comrade Chen Luo, you said ×3."

"Regardless of whether the final outcome was coercion or voluntariness, this matter has already attracted widespread attention from society."

Our provincial party committee cannot keep this information hidden.

I propose that the progress of this matter be updated in real time on the official websites of the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Public Security Bureau, so as to accept public supervision!

Upon hearing this, everyone understood that Chen Luo was using the pretext of accepting public supervision to put the Zhong and Zhao families on the spot. Whether it was voluntary or coerced, the different results would mean different outcomes for the two families. This was a dead end!