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

Other departments may not know the truth about Zhong Xiaoai and Zhao Ruilong, but the staff of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection are not fools.

Just two days ago there was no evidence, but suddenly the situation has reversed and it's said that Zhong Xiaoai was forced. Where is the evidence?

None of these staff members had ever handled the evidence; they just believed whatever they were told.

They are not NPCs.

Not wanting to ask about the evidence doesn't mean they respect Zhong Xiaoai. Does someone who has no shame have the right to order them around?

Tian Guofu was well aware of this. Of course, besides this reason, another reason was that Tian Guofu had completely severed ties with the Zhong family. If he had offended the Zhong family, it would be completely insane to continue to keep Zhong Xiaoai in the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

This reason was difficult for anyone to refute when it was brought to the table, since everyone knew Zhong Xiaoai's situation and it was indeed inappropriate for her to stay with the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"Secretary Guofu has a point. Everyone understands the special nature of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. However, Secretary Guofu, Comrade Zhong Xiaoai is, after all, a department-level cadre. If we transfer her, where will we transfer her to?"

As soon as Gao Yuliang said this, everyone's eyes fell on Wu Chunlin, since he was the Minister of Organization.

Feeling the gazes of everyone, Wu Chunlin felt rather helpless.

Why is everyone staring at me?

"I am the Organization Minister, but currently in Handong, are there any vacancies at the ministerial level? The Chief Prosecutor of the Jingzhou Municipal People's Procuratorate is vacant, and the position of President of the Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court will soon become available. These positions are all suitable for Zhong Xiaoai."

All eyes turned to Chen Luo.

The meaning is clear: you are the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, so you should give your opinion on your own little territory.

"Ahem, Secretary Sha, Governor Liu, Secretary Yu Liang, comrades, the president of the Jingzhou Intermediate People's Court will not retire for another two months, as for the chief prosecutor of the Jingzhou Procuratorate..."

The newly appointed Chief Prosecutor, Comrade Xiao Gangyu, has just been investigated by the Discipline Inspection Commission, and there is indeed a need for a comrade who can stabilize the procuratorate and take charge of its work.

However… whether Comrade Zhong Xiaoai can handle the job is hard to say.

In reality, Chen Luo didn't necessarily want to block Zhong Xiaoai. His feud with the Zhong family had long since vanished with Zhong Zhengguo's retirement and his senior's impending succession. An official should be kind and not petty and hold grudges; the higher-ups don't like cadres with that kind of personality.

Chen Luo doubted Zhong Xiaoai's abilities; could she really manage the Jingzhou Procuratorate well?

At this moment, Sha Ruijin and Governor Liu exchanged a glance.

They had all received instructions from above not to make things difficult for Zhong Xiaoai this time, so Governor Liu spoke first.

"Comrade Chen Luo, we understand your concerns."

However, it is still difficult to say whether Comrade Zhong Xiaoai is competent enough to perform her duties.

Let her act as the chief prosecutor of the Jingzhou Procuratorate for three months to assess her abilities, and then gradually adjust her duties.

"Yes, Governor Liu makes a good point. Comrade Chen Luo, what do you think?"

Sha Ruijin also agreed with this opinion.

Since it was so obvious, Chen Luo had no choice but to compromise, even though he didn't want Zhong Xiaoai to come in. Well, what's wrong with giving Zhong Xiaoai a chance to prove herself?

Just like Governor Liu said, if there are any problems during the three-month agency period, the position can be reassigned at any time.

"Since Governor Liu and Secretary Sha both think it's feasible, I'm naturally willing to give Comrade Zhong Xiaoai such an opportunity."

In just a few words, Zhong Xiaoai's fate was decided. After the Standing Committee meeting, Chen Luo was about to leave for home when Governor Liu stopped him.

In Sha Ruijin's office, Governor Liu and Sha Ruijin sat on the sofa, and Chen Luo also sat on the sofa.

"Chen Luo, were you really unwilling to accept Zhong Xiaoai just now?"

Governor Liu smiled, and Chen Luo nodded with a smile, saying, "Governor Liu, you know that Zhong Xiaoai has no experience in grassroots work. I really think it's not appropriate for her to be the chief prosecutor of the procuratorate."

Upon hearing this, Sha Ruijin chimed in.

"Whether it's suitable or not, we in Handong have to make arrangements for them first to avoid gossip."

Zhong Zhengguo made a request before stepping down: that we in Handong take care of Comrade Zhong Xiaoai.

You can't go back on your word. I heard that your senior, Minister Xu, is going to take over as the director of the National Development and Reform Commission?

"Chen Luo, you're pretty stingy, aren't you? You don't even want to leave this little treat for the Zhong family?"

Upon hearing this, all three of them laughed.

"Oh, Secretary Sha, what are you saying? I finally agreed, didn't I? After all, you and Governor Liu both spoke up, so even if I don't give the Zhong family face, I have to give you two face, right?"

"You're so slippery. I'll be retiring in two months. When the new governor comes, your life might not be as comfortable as it is now."

As Governor Liu spoke, his gaze turned to Sha Ruijin.

Sha Ruijin was all smiles one second, but his expression turned serious the next.

"Comrade Changsheng, is there any news about who will succeed him as governor?"

This issue is extremely important to Sarrijin.

Governor Liu smiled and nodded.

"If nothing unexpected happens, it will be Zhou Jianjun, the deputy secretary of the neighboring Jiangsu Province and the secretary of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee."

"Zhou Jianjun? Is that him?"

After speaking, Sha Ruijin looked at Chen Luo, his meaning clear: he wanted Chen Luo to tell him about Zhou Jianjun.

"Ahem, Secretary Zhou... my assessment is that he is a man of few words and deep thoughts. Actually, my relationship with Secretary Zhou is just so-so. When he was the secretary, he did not manage the work of the government, but in other matters, the municipal party committee was an impregnable fortress."

Secretary Sha, you're in luck.

Sha Ruijin's lips twitched slightly at Chen Luo's joke.

"Forget about this blessing... I've heard about Zhou Jianjun too. He's the eldest son of the Zhou family, and he's only fifty-five and already a provincial governor?"

After speaking, Sha Ruijin gave Governor Liu a resentful look.

"Don't look at me like that, Comrade Ruijin. You're the Party Secretary, why are you afraid of Zhou Jianjun? Besides, he got my recommendation by offering benefits. Our relationship wasn't like it is now back then."

These words made Sha Ruijin fall silent for a moment.

"Fine, like you said, I'm the Party Secretary, why should I be afraid of him?"

"That's right, Secretary Sha, I'll really need your help at the Standing Committee meeting then."

As soon as Chen Luo said this, both Governor Liu and Sha Ruijin rolled their eyes.

"You're just bragging! Of the thirteen Standing Committee members, several of them have close ties with you. Although Zhou Jianjun may be a man of few words, he is still your old Party Secretary. What can he do to you?"

We're too busy trying to win you over!

"Hahaha, did you hear that, Secretary Sha? Secretary Zhou came to try and win me over... Aren't you going to do something about it?"

The three chatted about other things, and it didn't seem like a conversation between the three leaders of Handong at all. There was no distance between them, which could only be attributed to special circumstances.

It wasn't until Chen Luo and Governor Liu left after the conversation that Sha Ruijin's smile turned somber.

"This Zhou Jianjun is not someone to be trifled with!"

Shaking his head, Sha Ruijin thought, "Old Zhou and his father-in-law were rivals back then. Now, their feud is about to unfold in the next generation. Sha Ruijin is heartbroken!"