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After the cadre from the Organization Department finished reading out the provincial party committee's decision, he left Hou Liangping's office without looking back. He knew that even if he was the son-in-law of the Zhong family, being collectively targeted by the Standing Committee members of Handong, he would have no chance to turn things around in Handong.

This punishment was unacceptable to Hou Liangping, who was eager to advance in his career. Hou Liangping couldn't understand why he was being assigned to a western province just because he failed to arrest Ouyang Jing at the bank that day.

"No, I can't go to the western provinces. My life will be ruined if I go. The western provinces are so tough. If it weren't for advancement, Hou Liangping wouldn't have become a live-in son-in-law in the Zhong family. I can call Xiao Ai; she will definitely save me." Hou Liangping hurriedly took out his phone and dialed Zhong Xiao Ai's number. "Hey, Xiao Ai, you have to save me! I've been exiled to the west by the Handong Provincial Committee. I don't want to go to the west! Can you ask Dad to transfer me away from Handong?"

"I understand, Liangping. I'll go ask my dad for help later and see if he can do anything." After saying that, Zhong Xiaoai hung up the phone and hurriedly ran to Zhong Zhengguo's study.

"Dad, you have to save Liangping! He's been exiled to a western province by the Handong Provincial Committee for violating regulations in handling a case. For the sake of your grandson, you must save Liangping!" Zhong Xiaoai pleaded, seemingly indicating that Hou Liangping and Zhong Xiaoai had a good relationship.

"Xiao Ai, I can't help Hou Liangping's problem. He's courting disaster by offending the banking system. The bank's leadership has spoken to me, and I can't afford to offend so many people for Hou Liangping's sake. Xiao Ai, everything is for the family. You should divorce Hou Liangping immediately, and change the child's surname back to Zhong. I'll treat him like my own grandson. That's it, Xiao Ai. Everything is for the family. Too many people are eyeing my position." Zhong Zhengguo said helplessly, waving his hand.

Hearing Zhong Zhengguo's words, Zhong Xiaoai was devastated. She didn't want to see Hou Liangping exiled to the west, but there was nothing she could do. Realizing that things were beyond her control, she had no choice but to give up. She also had to think about her son, so it seemed that she had no choice but to sacrifice Hou Liangping.

"Liangping, my dad said he can't do anything about it. This matter has blown up too much. You've offended too many people. Maybe you're just investigating the case, but you didn't follow the proper procedures first," Zhong Xiaoai said slowly.

"Understood, Xiao Ai." After saying this, Hou Liangping suddenly slammed his phone to the ground. "To hell with procedural justice! Am I wrong to arrest a corrupt official?" Having vented his emotions, Hou Liangping silently packed his office supplies, then quietly walked out of the office with them.

The next day, Zhong Xiaoai arrived at Hou Liangping's residence in Jingzhou. Upon entering, she found the room in a mess. Hou Liangping was sprawled on the sofa, with beer bottles scattered everywhere. Seeing this, Zhong Xiaoai felt a little sad, after all, they had been husband and wife. So, she silently helped Hou Liangping tidy up.

Although Zhong Xiaoai's tidying up wasn't loud, it still woke Hou Liangping. Hou Liangping looked excited and said, "Xiaoai, you're here! You have to save me! I don't want to go to the west; it's too tough there."

Looking at Hou Liangping's agitated face, she didn't know how to start, but thinking of her son, she hardened her heart and said, "Liangping, I've come here to divorce you."

Hou Liangping thought he had misheard, and suddenly grabbed Zhong Xiaoai's hand emotionally, "Xiaoai, tell me it's not true, it's not true."

"Liangping, I'm sorry, but I have to think about our son. If you don't go to the west, our family won't have a good life," Zhong Xiaoai said, steeling her heart.

Upon hearing Zhong Xiaoai's words, Hou Liangping seemed to have all his strength drained away, and he weakly let go of Zhong Xiaoai's hand. "I understand, Xiaoai, I will do my best to develop in the West."