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

The next morning, Zhong Zhengguo looked out the window at the gradually brightening world and let out a heavy sigh of relief.

He then tried to get up, but perhaps because he had been sitting for too long, his legs were already numb.

After patting his legs for a while and allowing the blood to return to normal, he finally stood up shakily.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his whole spirit seemed to have collapsed. He couldn't figure out why there was no objection from the National Development and Reform Commission when he blocked Chen Luo's entry into the National Development and Reform Commission a few months ago, but now it could cause such a big commotion.

His short, upright hair was already showing some gray on the sides. Zhong Zhengguo forcibly suppressed his worries. He couldn't afford to collapse now; the Zhong family still needed him...

In Handong, with Chen Luo's public video response, the doubts about him gradually turned into praise.

Chen Luo didn't care much about any of these things.

After all, that's how public opinion works; it's criticized yesterday, praised today, and replaced by new buzzwords in a few days.

On Monday morning, Chen Luo did not return to Luzhou. He planned to stay in Jingzhou this week to handle some matters, and it would be fine to leave the work in Luzhou to Sun Liancheng.

At 8:40 a.m., Chen Luo arrived at the office of the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. He had just sat down when Liu Mingyu gently knocked on the door.

"Secretary Chen, I just received a call from Director Yun. He asked if you have time so he can come and report on his work. Deputy Secretary Huang also called, wanting to meet with you."

Chen Luo nodded upon hearing this.

"Mingyu, have them come over at 9:40."

"Okay, Secretary Chen!"

Time slipped away little by little; an hour had passed in the blink of an eye.

On the office floor of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Liu Mingyu and others waited at the elevator door. As the elevator door opened, the first person to arrive was Yun Haifeng, the director of the Provincial Public Security Department.

"Hello, Director Yun!"

Liu Mingyu extended his hand, and Yun Haifeng smiled and shook it, saying, "Thank you for your help, Director Liu."

"It's alright, it's all work. By the way, Director Yun, you can wait in the reception room here for a while. It's not time yet, and Deputy Secretary Huang is also coming over."

Yun Haifeng immediately became interested upon hearing this.

"Director Liu, are you referring to Secretary Huang Ming?"

"Yes, you and Deputy Secretary Huang have both made appointments with Secretary Chen, and he has set the time for 9:40."

"Okay, I understand. You can sit here. It's already 9:25. I'll stay with Director Liu and wait for Secretary Huang."

The two chatted casually, and within just a few minutes they reached a consensus.

The other party is not simple!

About five or six minutes later, the elevator doors opened again, and this time Huang Ming entered.

"Deputy Secretary Huang, you've arrived."

Liu Mingyu greeted him with a smile. The two were already familiar with each other, and Huang Ming didn't stand on ceremony.

"Mingyu, who is this?"

Huang Ming looked toward Yunhai Peak.

Seeing this, Liu Mingyu immediately began to introduce the topic.

"This is Director Yun Haifeng of the Provincial Public Security Department."

Yun Haifeng smiled and extended his hands, then said, "Hello, Deputy Secretary Huang, I am Yun Haifeng."

The two shook hands, and Huang Ming maintained his smile.

"Hello, Director Yun. You've been in Handong for a few days now, and I, the deputy secretary, haven't even met you yet."

"Hahaha, this means we have a chance to meet!"

"Director Yun, Deputy Secretary Huang, it's almost time. I'll take you to see Secretary Chen."

After Huang Ming and Yun Haifeng had been chatting for three to five minutes, Liu Mingyu chose to interrupt them to continue their conversation. Getting to know each other takes time, and both Huang Ming and Yun Haifeng were quite tactful.

Following behind Liu Mingyu, they soon arrived at Chen Luo's office door, where Liu Mingyu gently knocked.

"Secretary Chen, Director Yun and Deputy Secretary Huang have arrived."

"Come in."

Having received a reply, Liu Mingyu immediately opened the door and gestured for Yun Haifeng and Huang Ming to enter the room.

The two didn't stand on ceremony and quickly went into the office.

In the office, Chen Luo looked up at the two people who entered and smiled, "Comrade Haifeng, Huang Ming, please have a seat."

Yun Haifeng clearly recognized Huang Ming, the deputy secretary, as Chen Luo's man from just one address, and at the same time, he also realized that his relationship with Chen Luo had become somewhat distant, which was normal.

After the two sat down, Chen Luo asked, "Comrade Haifeng, you've just arrived in Handong. How well have you become familiar with the work at the provincial department these past few days?"

Yun Haifeng straightened his back.

"Secretary Chen, I've only been in Handong for a few days. I'm fairly familiar with the work of the provincial department, but there's still room for improvement. Comrade Zhao Donglai has been in charge of the provincial department's work lately, and he's very capable!"

The meaning of this statement couldn't be clearer.

However, Chen Luo did not want the other party to do that.

"Comrade Haifeng, you are the director. After you get familiar with the work, you still need to focus your efforts on the security of Handong. Zhao Donglai is only the deputy director after all. You are the top leader. Don't put the cart before the horse."

"I understand, Secretary Chen, your words are very insightful!"

Yun Haifeng was pleased, which meant that Chen Luo did not object to him taking control of the entire provincial public security department. Of course, this was on the condition that the work be done properly.

"By the way, Secretary Chen, we have some leads regarding Comrade Zhong Xiaoai's case, but... they cannot be used as direct evidence. Zhao Ruilong insists that his relationship with Zhong Xiaoai was consensual and that there is video evidence."

This case is of great importance to the Provincial Party Committee. Secretary Chen, could you please offer some guidance?

Chen Luo clearly hadn't expected Yun Haifeng to be so sensible, but after thinking about it for a moment, he still gave his advice.

"Our political and legal system emphasizes direct evidence, not accusations from anyone. I think Comrade Haifeng can take this into consideration."

Of course, this case is quite special, and I understand that Comrade Haifeng is under a lot of pressure.

"Understood, Secretary Chen, you are absolutely right. The principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' applies. It's pointless to argue about who is right and who is wrong unless direct evidence is presented."

Huang Ming listened quietly without interrupting until Chen Luo and Yun Haifeng stopped talking for more than ten minutes. Only then did Huang Ming take out a document and hand it to Chen Luo.

"Secretary Chen, these are the routine work handling opinions of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission during this period. They were all signed and issued when you were not around. Please take a look and see if they are appropriate."

Chen Luo smiled and accepted it, but didn't look at it; instead, he casually placed it on the table.

"Huang Ming, I trust your abilities. I won't look at these tasks. I believe your solution is the best one."

This is pure, unadulterated trust.

Seeing this, Yun Haifeng couldn't help but feel a little envious. A few days ago, when he went to the provincial government to report on his work, Vice Governor Zhu didn't care much at all, or rather, he didn't trust him and didn't want to trust him.

After all, he was transferred here, not a local cadre, and Yun Haifeng was well aware of Chen Luo's relationship with the provincial government.

That's why he came over to pay his respects and get to know Chen Luo. As long as Chen Luo is friendly to him, it will be easier to talk to the provincial government.